This is a really easy project where the kids can get involved–leave the glue gun to a parent, but they can choose colors and embellishments to really personalize them. After you make some for your kiddos, make a few extras–these are great $5 Birthday Gifts for Kids (they don’t even cost that much!). Here’s what …
This weekend, my family was invited by Family Magazine to attend a special media tour at the National Aquarium in Washington DC. Did you know there’s an aquarium in DC? Exactly. It’s been in the basement of the Commerce Building since 1932, and they’ve recently undergone an extensive renovation and are getting the word out …
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. My husband and I are big board game collectors; we started playing games with friends over 15 years ago and have always thought the expense of the games is well worth their longevity. We now have a closet full that are played all the time. They’re our social activity–much …
Have you been spending more time at the pool than online? That’s good! But once you hit a string of thunderstorm days and need something new to keep the kids busy, you can bookmark this post to jog your memory. Here’s a recap of all the Frugal Fun posts I’ve done on FREE and low-cost …
Looking for a project to do on these long winter break days? Dig out some of the packing peanuts that came with your shipped holiday gifts. Set the kids up with glue, construction paper, and a bowl of styrofoam peanuts to make Snow Pictures. I gave the toddlers some glue with a paintbrush; it’s a …
