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        • CACTUS RING TOSS
        • PEPPA PIG AIRBNB
        • CARDBOARD CONNECT FOUR
        • CARDBOARD FRUIT & VEGGIE STAND
        • CARDBOARD ROAD WAY
        • CARDBOARD RV
        • CARDBOARD PLAYHOUSE
        • CARDBOARD LAPTOP
        • RAINBOW PAPER TOWEL TUBE RUN
      • MATERIAL: FABRIC >
        • SHE-RA PRINCESS OF POWER
        • BUNK BED HOUSE
        • PIPE CLEANER CROWN
        • UPCYCLED BUNNY
        • CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE MONSTER
        • LEMON PURSE
        • GHOST DRESS
        • HALLOWEEN HAND PUPPETS
        • CHURRO + CAFECITO
      • MATERIAL: ROCK >
        • RAINBOW ROCK PUZZLE
      • MATERIAL: PLASTIC >
        • GHOST BOWLING
      • MATERIAL: BROWN PAPER BAG >
        • LUNCH BAG CHARACTER PUPPETS
        • SAFARI VEST & BINOCULARS
        • DRUM SET
        • ANIMAL MASKS
      • MATERIAL: PAPER >
        • TUNNEL BOOK
        • HALLOWEEN LANTERN
        • EVE FROM WALL-E
        • PAPER PULP ANIMAL MASKS
        • UNDERWATER ADVENTURE TENT
        • HUNGRY HIPPOPOTAMUS
        • ANIMAL FORTUNE TELLER
    • DECORATIVE >
      • MACRAME WALL HANGING
      • COPYCAT SKETCH LONDON TEA BOXES
      • CUSTOM FAMILY PORTRAITS
      • PAPER MACHE FAMILY MOUNTAIN
      • FELT SUCCULENT BASKET
      • OMBRÉ HONEYCOMB LANTERNS
  • BAKE
    • COOKIES >
      • PUMPKIN OATMEAL CREME PIE
      • VANILLA CINNAMON COOKIES
      • MANTECADITOS
      • PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
      • CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES
    • CAKES >
      • RAINBOW CREPE CAKE
      • LEMON CAKE WITH FRUIT LAYERS
      • ENDLESS SUMMER CUPCAKES
      • CARROT CAKE
      • YULE LOG CAKE
      • CHOCOLATE FROSTING
      • CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CAKE
      • ALMOND JOY CAKE
      • STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
    • PIES >
      • APPLE PIE
      • FLAKY PIE CRUST
      • CLASSIC CHERRY PIE
      • BLUEBERRY CRUMBLE PIE
    • BREADS >
      • OATMEAL BANANA BREAD
    • CROSTATAS, TARTS & BARS >
      • STONE FRUIT CROSTATA
      • MINI STRAWBERRY POP TARTS
      • MINI S'MORES POP TARTS
      • MAPLE PECAN BARS
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      • HALLOWEEN 2018
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​A collection of fun projects and recipes to help
scratch your creative itch and satisfy your sweet tooth.


​There’s something for everyone!
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CRAFT!
Tis the season for imagination and Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year. Recently, my daughter and I discovered the reboot of the 80s classic, She-Ra Princess of Power. 

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Project ideas. They hit hard and stick with me until I can execute them. When we purchased my daughter her bunk bed, all I could think of was creating a fun bottom bunk fort. My daughter joined me for a trip to Joann's fabrics and the project took shape.

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CELEBRATE!
Today @mamalovesto turns 2! I have been busy with preproduction for my short film @arlene_film and excited to bring this dream to life. As a Mama, this script is important to bring to life some of the ongoing struggles we are silently dealing with. May 1st is not only our anniversary but it also starts #mentalhealthawareness month. Thank you to everyone who has supported me through this process. 💖💖💖


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MAKE MOVIES! 
Just over a year ago, I woke up and decided to do something new. Something that always scared me. I decided that I was going to take some of the ideas swirling around my head and write a script. T
oday I am launching the crowdfunding campaign for my short film, "Arlene".
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HIKE AWAY THE BLUES! 
Finishing a draft in the month of January is tricky. The January Blues are a real thing. The holidays are behind you, it gets dark too quickly, all of your bills are still due, and you gradually descend from holiday joy back to the standard feelings of despair and self-loathing.
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SET MY INTENTIONS! 
Every year we set some goals for the upcoming year. What are some of the traditions you do for New Years? 
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WRITE! 
Don't be afraid to begin. When I was growing up, I wanted to be a vet, an astronaut, chef, actress, comedian, artist and rock n’ roll singer. I never felt I was smart enough to be a writer. I couldn’t help but compare myself to other people. Imposter syndrome lived deep inside my mind. 
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​Need a creative way to inspire storytelling with your little one? Try Tunnel books! 

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Snoopy is sweet but if he is filled with candy and made of cardboard... he is going down! 
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My daughter and I are creating a Father's Day Diorama show for my husband. Check out the steps to make your own! 
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Rainbow Crepe Cake! 🌈🌈In honor of my one year anniversary with Mama Loves To, I celebrated by making a crepe cake.

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BAKE!
Throwing it back to my Mini S’mores Pop Tarts. ✨ Who doesn’t love a tasty childhood favorite for breakfast! Recipe on the blog!
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PLAY! 
At the beginning of quarantine I decided to take over our little apartment and add a fun cardboard playhouse to the mix! I gave it a Holiday makeover at Christmas.

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CRAFT!
This week I am celebrating one year of crafting, baking, and spending quality time with my daughter. Today’s favorite project is our Cardboard Cactus Ring Toss. 🌵⭕️🌵⭕️🌵
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​As the one year anniversary of Mama Loves To approaches, we take a look at some of our favorites, like my tasty Carrot Cake recipe! 
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CRAFT! 
Are looking for a simple and fun way to brighten up your wall? A few loops and a splash of color will breathe some life into your room. 


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BAKE!
Stone Fruit Crostata. 🥭
It’s crazy to think it has almost been a year since I started making things for @mamalovesto!
What kind of projects or receipts would you like to see this year?
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SELF CARE! 
It has taken a little over 3 years to feel like myself in my own skin after giving birth. Everyone has their own journey, and this is what has worked for me. 
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The magical power of a few materials and your imagination. You can make any day amazing!  
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With Easter around the corner, we find a little bunny in some old clothes! Now you can snuggle that soft, fluffy vest forever. 
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BAKE! 
Give the gift of home baked sweets with this yummy Vanilla Cinnamon Cookie recipe! 
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No plans! No problem. Just choose fun and you could have your own little monster to hang out with. 

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When life gives you a daughter who loves lemons, make lemon everything! 
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Grab your box cutter! We are transforming your apartment into a Dinotopia. 

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​Lemon Cake with Fruit Layers makes for the perfect birthday cake to brighten your day. 
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Take a trip to London without ever leaving your apartment. Of course, in a perfect world, we could all just head to London for tea time but this will have to do. 
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Let's get creative with clean up. Make your own version of Hungry Hippopotamus! 
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Chocolate Chocolate Cake for birthdays, holidays, and even breakfast! Enjoy this simple and delicious recipe. 
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Grab your Paper Bag and imagination for a little safari adventure fun! 
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Peanut Butter Cookies are the warm, buttery treat that will comfort you like a hug. And we all could use a nice hug! 
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As simple as painting a few rocks and finding the grooves and lines that fit. Teaching counting, shape recognition, and color theory. You don't need much to learn and have fun. 
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BAKE!
With Christmas just around the corner.....WAIT WHAT?!?! That's right, 2020 is coming to a crazy end, so it’s time for some delicious Yule Log cake! The spiral I made in the log wasn't as tight as I would have liked, but not much about 2020 was tight, so it works! 
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CRAFT!
Our Cardboard Playhouse is a beloved spot in our home, so we decided to give it a fun coat of Christmas charm to help make things feel more festive!
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CRAFT! 
I decided to cut up a large cardboard box and transform it into a car wash. I figured being able to play and have fun with it...
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TAKE PICS!
Listen, none of us thought we would still be in quarantine during the holidays, but here we are. If you're like me, you're into cheesy holiday photos, but the reality is that making them happen might be a little challenging this year. Check out some of my tips for taking some fun impromptu family photos. 
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​You can never have too many Halloween decorations, so here’s a simple project to make some spooky homemade lanterns! 
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Halloween is our favorite holiday! We had some extra felt lying around, so I decided to make some cute Halloween hand puppets. 
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With a little paper and glue, we have brought WALL-E's true love, EVE back for another adventure on Earth. 
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A Day in the Life of our DIY WALL-E. Grab some cardboard and bring one of your favorite Disney PIXAR characters to life. 
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A delicious homemade version of a classic treat from our childhood. 
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​​If there are two things this family loves, it’s Churros & Cafecitos. Enjoy this sweet imaginary treat with the little ones!
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Celebrate anything with this delicious Carrot Cake recipe! It's healthy because carrots, right? 
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​Pizza in the morning, pizza in the evening, pizza at suppertime. When you use your imagination, you can eat pizza anytime! Check out our Cardboard Pizza Oven with Felt Pizza. 

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BAKE!
Stone Fruit Crostata is the perfect summer dessert that lets you go topless. Get it...because there's no top crust. Wink. 
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BAKE! 
Mini Strawberry Pop Tarts would help anyone become a morning person, afternoon snack person, or a breakfast for dinner person. 
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What's cute, crafty, and helps with the development of motor skills and hand-eye coordination? Cactus Ring Toss, that's what!
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Whether it's a rainstorm or a pandemic keeping you inside, 
a little ​Underwater Adventure Tent can really make for a fun afternoon! 
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You've got three-in-a-row, GO FOR IT! 
Connect Four! 
Go for the glory, go for the score, GO FOR IT! 
CONNECT FOUR! 
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BAKE!​
 Classic Cherry Pie is as cool as the temperature is hot in the summer! 
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CRAFT! 
Time to break out the cardboard and take a trip right inside your house! 
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CRAFT! 
It's time to throw down with recyclables again! Cardboard is versatile, inexpensive, and the perfect material for building a playhouse. Now, I guess you can say we have a two bedroom apartment? 
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TAKE PICS!
Springtime is when nature explodes with its beauty. Stop and look.
Nature is incredible, and there are beautiful photos everywhere.

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CRAFT!
What's better than air drumming? Rockin' with ya blocks! It's a Foam Block Drum Set that's easy on the ears but hard on the beats. 

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​BAKE! 
Maple Pecan Bars are so good, they are worth the sweat pants ​you will have to wear after enjoying too many. 
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  • HOME
  • MAKE MOVIES
    • ARLENE
  • WRITE
    • DON'T BE AFRAID TO BEGIN
    • SET YOUR INTENTIONS
    • HIKE OUT OF THE BLUES
  • CRAFT
    • KIDS PLAY >
      • MATERIAL: CARDBOARD >
        • SNOOPY PIÑATA
        • SHOEBOX DIORAMA
        • GIANT 3D DINOSAURS
        • CARDBOARD CAR WASH
        • WALL-E
        • CHANCE THE SNAPPER
        • POM POM POKE-A-DOT
        • CARDBOARD PIZZA OVEN
        • CACTUS RING TOSS
        • PEPPA PIG AIRBNB
        • CARDBOARD CONNECT FOUR
        • CARDBOARD FRUIT & VEGGIE STAND
        • CARDBOARD ROAD WAY
        • CARDBOARD RV
        • CARDBOARD PLAYHOUSE
        • CARDBOARD LAPTOP
        • RAINBOW PAPER TOWEL TUBE RUN
      • MATERIAL: FABRIC >
        • SHE-RA PRINCESS OF POWER
        • BUNK BED HOUSE
        • PIPE CLEANER CROWN
        • UPCYCLED BUNNY
        • CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE MONSTER
        • LEMON PURSE
        • GHOST DRESS
        • HALLOWEEN HAND PUPPETS
        • CHURRO + CAFECITO
      • MATERIAL: ROCK >
        • RAINBOW ROCK PUZZLE
      • MATERIAL: PLASTIC >
        • GHOST BOWLING
      • MATERIAL: BROWN PAPER BAG >
        • LUNCH BAG CHARACTER PUPPETS
        • SAFARI VEST & BINOCULARS
        • DRUM SET
        • ANIMAL MASKS
      • MATERIAL: PAPER >
        • TUNNEL BOOK
        • HALLOWEEN LANTERN
        • EVE FROM WALL-E
        • PAPER PULP ANIMAL MASKS
        • UNDERWATER ADVENTURE TENT
        • HUNGRY HIPPOPOTAMUS
        • ANIMAL FORTUNE TELLER
    • DECORATIVE >
      • MACRAME WALL HANGING
      • COPYCAT SKETCH LONDON TEA BOXES
      • CUSTOM FAMILY PORTRAITS
      • PAPER MACHE FAMILY MOUNTAIN
      • FELT SUCCULENT BASKET
      • OMBRÉ HONEYCOMB LANTERNS
  • BAKE
    • COOKIES >
      • PUMPKIN OATMEAL CREME PIE
      • VANILLA CINNAMON COOKIES
      • MANTECADITOS
      • PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
      • CHOCOLATE CRINKLE COOKIES
    • CAKES >
      • RAINBOW CREPE CAKE
      • LEMON CAKE WITH FRUIT LAYERS
      • ENDLESS SUMMER CUPCAKES
      • CARROT CAKE
      • YULE LOG CAKE
      • CHOCOLATE FROSTING
      • CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CAKE
      • ALMOND JOY CAKE
      • STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
    • PIES >
      • APPLE PIE
      • FLAKY PIE CRUST
      • CLASSIC CHERRY PIE
      • BLUEBERRY CRUMBLE PIE
    • BREADS >
      • OATMEAL BANANA BREAD
    • CROSTATAS, TARTS & BARS >
      • STONE FRUIT CROSTATA
      • MINI STRAWBERRY POP TARTS
      • MINI S'MORES POP TARTS
      • MAPLE PECAN BARS
  • TAKE PICS
    • FOOD >
      • HOMEMADE
      • RESTAURANT
    • NATURE >
      • 2014 HOMESTEAD FARM
      • BIG BEAR 39
      • BOTANICAL
      • HORIZON
      • CREATURES
    • FAMILY >
      • HOLIDAYS 2020
      • QUARANTINE 2020
      • MARS 2020
      • HALLOWEEN 2019
      • HALLOWEEN 2018
  • ABOUT