These pumpkin crafts for kids make fun projects for fall afternoons! I love fall, but sometimes the weather is rather unpredictable. When we can’t enjoy the gorgeous colors outside, my youngest son and I stay busy doing art and craft projects inside. My son loves pumpkins! The first sugar pumpkin from our garden is his. And heRead More
Tips for Going on a Nature Walk With Kids
These tips for going on a nature walk with kids will help you turn a fun adventure into a learning experience. Anytime the weather is nice, and sometimes even when it isn’t, we head outdoors to gather leaves, turn over rocks, and hunt for bugs. The best part is that the kids don’t even realizeRead More
15 Fall Leaf Crafts for Kids
These fall leaf crafts for kids use fall leaves to make everything from placemats to wreath to puppets. The leaves are finally beginning to change in our area! And the weather just cooled off yesterday. It is finally beginning to feel like fall. Fall is my favorite season. The cool, crisp air is refreshing afterRead More
15 Fall Apple Activities for Kids
You can do many kid-friendly crafts and fun activities with apples or inspired by the fall apple harvest. Enjoy the season and choose a couple of these fall apple activities to do with your kids. I know lots of people say it, but autumn really is one of my favorite times of the year. TheRead More
How to Teach a Child the Alphabet with Fun Activities
Are you looking for fun ways to teach letter recognition, how to write letters, and the phonetic sounds of the letters of the alphabet to your child? There are many activities that you can use to introduce letters to kids that are so fun they won’t even realize that they are learning. How to Teach aRead More
Tips for Hiking with Kids
Use these tips for hiking with kids to make your next family hike more enjoyable. Hiking can be a fun and very frugal family activity. A lot of people with young children tend to stay away from hiking for several different reasons. Some think their children won’t be able to handle a hike and othersRead More
10 Tips for a Back to School Routine That Saves You Time
These tips will help you establish a back to school routine that saves you time and reduces morning stress. Summer has gone by way too fast! It’s time to start thinking about going back to school! Now is the time to start planning for success. Plan out a back to school routine to save youRead More
How to Make a Nature Journal
This easy tutorial on how to make a nature journal is perfect for a nature unit study or a gift for a nature-loving child. A nature journal is a great way to encourage your child to explore nature, practice writing, and drawing, as well as develop growing imaginations. We make nature study journals to go along with variousRead More
8 Fun Back To School Traditions
These back to school traditions are great ways to celebrate the start of a new school year. Summer has flown by in my household and school is too quickly approaching on the horizon. That means it is time to start thinking of back to school – shopping for clothes and supplies, gathering lunch box ideas,Read More
Backyard Camping Ideas for Kids
These backyard camping ideas are perfect for when your kids want to go camping but you don’t have time to get away. Backyard camping is also a great way to introduce kids to camping before a real camping trip. You and your family don’t have to leave your home to have a great night camping.Read More
10 Back to School Apps to Save Your Sanity
There is so much to keep track of during the school year! These back to school apps will help you stay organized and help your children with their homework. With the new school year approaching, it’s time to get ready and get organized. Since we live in a tech world, why not use technology to yourRead More
4 Fun Pool Noodle Crafts for Kids
Looking for frugal crafting activities for kids? Try pool noodles! Here are 4 fun pool noodle crafts for kids to make and play with. Let’s have some fun with pool noodles! Pool noodles are so colorful, inexpensive, and easy to come by which makes them the perfect crafting material. Pool noodles are of course greatRead More
How to Make Sponge Water Bombs
Are your children ready to haul out the sprinkler and have some cool summer fun? If so, why not craft these easy, no-sew sponge water bombs for them to use? You can make your own sponge water bombs in just seconds (yes, seconds!) and use less than $2 in supplies. When you are done, youRead More
10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Keep Cool
Here are 10 fun water and ice activities for kids to enjoy on a hot summer day: We’re more than halfway through our summer break and just now starting to feel the heat. As the kids begin to anticipate school, I’m trying to get them outside while they still can. But, it’s just too hotRead More
10 Fun Summer Activities to Do at Home
Here are some fun summer activities to do at home with your kids. Summer is officially here! It’s starting to heat up outside, the sun is shining, and it’s the perfect time to let loose and have some fun with your kids! There are so many fun things to do in the summer that you’veRead More
10 Water Play Activities for Kids
These water play activities for kids are the perfect way to cool off and have fun at the same time. It’s summer, and it’s hot. The only way to truly beat the heat is to stay cool by either staying indoors or playing in the water. And what would a child rather do? Play inRead More
Homemade Slushy Science Experiment
This homemade slushy science experiment is a fun and easy way to teach kids about the changing states of matter. They will also enjoy their own homemade slush in the process! Science can be a lot of fun for kids when you apply it to things they enjoy. This homemade slushy science experiment is a great wayRead More
Flashlight Tag and Other Fun Night Games for Kids
One of the best parts of summer is playing outside in the dark. Here are four fun night games for kids, including flashlight tag and ghosts in the graveyard. Growing up, one of the greatest things about summer is the longer daylight. This allowed for more time to play, and there was a decent chanceRead More
How to Make Firecracker Sidewalk Chalk
Use this tutorial for how to make Firecracker Sidewalk Chalk to make red, white, and blue sidewalk chalk for your 4th of July celebration. I love inexpensive summertime crafts that keep the kids busy and my kids enjoy getting to make AND play with this one! A $5 box of plaster of Paris and some temperaRead More
25 Ideas for Summer Boredom Boxes
Kids already complaining about being bored? These 25 ideas for summer boredom boxes with keep them entertained with things you already have on hand. It’s here, I thought I had more time but before I knew it summer was here. And it has brought with it the constant refrain of “Mom there’s nothing to do!”Read More
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