Kids love the holidays, but many don’t enjoy what comes next–writing all those Thank You cards! I look for ways to make it more fun more my kids, especially now that they can write their own. I expect them to write 2+ sentences for each card, which can take quite a while when there are …
Crafts/DIY
These Paint Stick Snowmen are a great way to use up little scraps and whatever bits & bobs you have around the house. Don’t worry if you don’t have these exact supplies. Just use what you have. My 6-year-olds loved this simple craft! Materials: Give the paint stirrer a coat of white paint. When dry, …
With a couple of hours and a couple of dollars, I made a cute $5 DIY Owl Costume for one of my 6-year-old daughters. Even better, this is no-sew! I love finding ways to celebrate the Halloween season with my family while staying on a budget. Halloween doesn’t have to be expensive. Just like last …
This thrifty Halloween Art is made with dollar store craft supplies and takes just a short time! Use this felt flower tutorial to celebrate fall or Halloween. Making your own decorations is a fun way to enjoy the Halloween season on a budget. Let’s make a frugal craft for Halloween! Don’t let a tight budget …
What happens when you put two 6-year-old girls in charge of their own zoo animal birthday party? A lot of fun, as it turns out! My twin daughters turned 6 a few weeks ago and wanted a party at home. We talked about what was most important to them, and we agreed on friends and …
My son’s class did a cool economics project that involved quick and easy crafts. Each student had to create a product that would sell to students for 50 cents. They learned about producers and consumers, supply and demand, and value. It took us a while to find the right project for him and ended up …