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Talent vs Passion

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My 11 year old daughter has informed me that it is too late for her. She’s over the hill and can never truly excel at anything. I blame Dance Moms. She came to this conclusion after watching several episodes of the show. Also she came to the conclusion that I have failed her. I should…

Wordless Wednesday: Happy Chanukah Edition

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I love holidays at preschool. I’ll really miss the art, the colors, the sweet and simple sentiments when all my kids are older. I’m savoring it this year with my youngest. Holidays are all fresh, new shiny and bright when you are three and four, aren’t they? It’s great to be reminded of that. Here’s…

Summer Camp for Kids: Tinfoil Dinners

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I love this idea! Will have to bookmark for our next camping trip. Thanks Marie & Carolyn for sharing! (xo. CB) ….. Summer Camp guest post by Carolyn of Cookin’ for my Captain. Everyone knows that one of the worst things about camping is dealing with the food. What to bring? What dishes do we…

Summer Camp for Kids: Geocaching, we’re hooked!

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I’m a huge fan of Geocaching and so is Make and Takes now too. My kids love to start and look for caches. Click through to read more from one of my fave bloggers (xo, CB)….. We just discovered Geocaching! How have I missed the fun of this search and find sport? This week I…

Announcing Our Summer Camp for Kids Series

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Here’s a list of fun activites to get your summer started. Check in here and check back because if you’re looking for things to do with your kids, Make & Takes is the bomb. Can’t wait to see what else they come up with! (xo, CB)….. I’m super excited to announce a new series coming…

my weekly wrist….

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Oh my… I love this weekly wrist thing from Mackin Ink. Think she’d call foul if I copied? In homage? I got a stack up my arm as I type. It makes me smile. (xo, CB)….. when uncle sugar is away, i wear his watch. the exchange always goes the same way. he clasps it…

Pink Lining Diaper/Nappy Bags: Spotted in the USA!

After over a decade of diaper bag toting, it’s hard to do/find anything truly new and exciting. But one company, freshly arrived from the UK, has brought the whimsy back for me. Maybe it’s because they don’t call them diaper bags. These are  Pink Lining Nappy bags. No, not that kind of Nappy, though I…

Design Blog “Hotlist” from Alt Summit

CAUTION: Do not click on the links in Allison Czarnecki’s Petit Elefant blog post on Design Blogs unless you are ready to spend some serious time wallowing in design blog nirvana. It’s a click trap I tell you! Design Crack might be a better title for her post. See her winning smile? Five bucks says…

Super simple salt cellar craft from Tracey Porter

Tracy Porter Salt & Pepper Craft from Tracy Porter Video on Vimeo. We love this super sweet (and super SIMPLE) craft from design hero Tracy Porter. Much cuter than salt shakers and best part, you only need to know how to plug in a glue gun, to pull off this project.

Baby Gizmo Bumbleride Indie Twin 09 Stroller Review

Considering the Bumbleride Indie Stroller for your baby or toddler? Check out what Baby Gizmo has to say about this lightweight, fashionable and well priced double stroller favorite.