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Kids Bowl Free 2023 Summer Program

March 20, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Looking for a way to keep the kids busy this summer without spending a lot of money? Check out the 2023 Kids Bowl Free Summer Program!   The 2023 Kids Bowl Free program registration is officially open! Free bowling for kids is a fun summer activity your children will enjoy this year. Our family uses this freeRead More

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Wine Cork Shamrock Stamps

February 23, 2023 by Katie Femia 5 Comments

These DIY wine cork shamrock stamps are a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids. Are you ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? If so, these wine cork clover stamps should do the trick! You can make your own wine cork clover stamps using just a handful of old corks, a rubber band,Read More

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Mardi Gras Activities for Kids

January 15, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

 Here are some fun Mardi Gras activities for kids. Incorporate one or two of these kid-friendly ideas in your party plans. Mardi Gras or Carnival as it is sometimes called is a very popular time of year in New Orleans. The name itself is French for “Fat Tuesday”. Some Christians call this day Shrove TuesdayRead More

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Groundhog Day Activities for Kids

January 10, 2023 by Editor Leave a Comment

Use these Groundhog Day Activities for kids this year on February 2nd to teach them about groundhogs, shadows, seasons, and the tradition of Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day is one of the most interesting holidays out there and kids love to get on board. Who wouldn’t love a holiday about furry little creatures and weather prediction,Read More

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10 Printable Snowflake Ideas

January 4, 2023 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

The first snow of the season has hit many areas of the country, and this list of 10 Printable Snowflake Ideas is a great way to start your winter fun indoors.   Teaching kids about how snowflakes are formed, why there are no two alike, and even things like fractal math and patterns are easy whenRead More

5 fun and easy New Year's Eve Activities for Kids 2023

5 New Year’s Eve Activities for Kids

December 25, 2022 by Editor 4 Comments

These New Year’s Eve activities for kids are easy to pull together for your party. New Year’s Eve is a special time for all kids and each of them has their own perspectives about what it means. For some, it is a new beginning. For others, it is a chance to reflect and learn. TheirRead More

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New Year’s Sparkle Slime Recipe

December 25, 2022 by Jody Leave a Comment

When trying to decide on some fun New Years activities for the kids they suggested a glittery slime so we came up with this New Years Sparkle Slime Recipe to pass the time! Slime is activity king in my house, how about yours? Of course, anything that has flash, sparkle, and glitter is going toRead More

10 DIY Advent Calendar Ideas

10 Homemade Advent Calendar Ideas

November 28, 2022 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These homemade advent calendar ideas would make fun ways for kids to countdown to Christmas. Children always get so excited about Christmas. It is hard for young children to understand how much longer they must wait until Christmas Day. Advent calendars help kids keep track of how many days they have left to wait, but theyRead More

DIY Advent Wreath craft for kids

DIY Advent Wreath Craft for Kids

November 27, 2022 by Katie Femia 3 Comments

Use this tutorial on how to make an Advent Wreath Craft for Kids in under 30 minutes. It is perfect for celebrating the Advent season with little ones. An Advent wreath is a perfect way to celebrate the weeks leading up to Christmas. You can make this wreath with your kids and since it usesRead More

Tips For Creating a Book Advent Calendar

November 26, 2022 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Book advent calendars are becoming cooler than elf on the shelf across social media. If you decide to do your first book advent calendar this year you may be wondering how to do it the easiest way possible. The truth is a book advent calendar is easier than you think. What is a book AdventRead More

This cute Mason Jar Turkey Craft is an easy Thanksgiving activity for kids. When finished, the turkeys can be used to decorate or filled with goodies.

Mason Jar Turkey Craft

November 1, 2022 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

This cute Mason Jar Turkey Craft is an easy Thanksgiving activity for kids. When finished, the turkeys can be used to decorate for the holiday or filled with goodies. There are so many great things about mason jars. You can obviously use them for canning, but they are also excellent for organizing around your home.Read More

Help your kids reflect on what they are thankful for with this Gratitude Tree Activity. It's a great craft for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

Gratitude Tree Activity

October 31, 2022 by Ann 2 Comments

It’s not always easy teaching our kids how to be grateful. This Gratitude Tree Activity is a simple way to help them focus on what they are thankful for this year. It’s a great craft for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Once complete, you can display the Gratitude Tree as a table centerpiece for all to enjoy. AnytimeRead More

12 ways to raise grateful children. Use these tips to teach your kids to have an attitude of gratitude for everyone and everything they have.

12 Ways to Raise Grateful Kids

October 29, 2022 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is fitting that we focus on ways to raise grateful kids. Teaching your kids to be grateful can be a very challenging task. Since our lives are centered on our kids,  it is very easy for them to become selfish. With the Holiday season upon us, use these 12 tipsRead More

paper bag jellyfish craft for kids

Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft

June 16, 2022 by Ann Leave a Comment

This Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft is a cute craft that your kids can make with supplies you already have in the house. This Paper Bag Jellyfish Craft is an easy ocean-themed craft project for kids. The only supplies you need are brown paper lunch bags, cupcake liners, markers, craft paint, and a glue stick.  The only toolsRead More

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Garden Dirt Slime Recipe

May 15, 2022 by Jody Leave a Comment

This Garden Dirt Slime Recipe may be the dirtiest good clean fun your child has this spring! What kid doesn’t like digging in the dirt a little bit? I don’t blame them, I adore it too. This Garden Dirt Slime Recipe is great when they have to be indoors and need something fun and creativeRead More

25 Ideas for Summer Boredom Boxes - Here are 25 ideas to keep your kids occupied this summer - perfect for days when your kids can't think of anything to do.

25 Ideas for Summer Boredom Boxes

May 13, 2022 by Jody 1 Comment

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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DIY Firecracker Sidewalk Chalk

May 2, 2022 by Editor 1 Comment

Use this tutorial on 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 someRead More

DIY water bomb made with sponges

How to Make Sponge Water Bombs

May 2, 2022 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

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

Handmade Potato Easter Egg Stamps for Kids- Grab a potato and make these DIY Easter egg stamps. Kids will love painting with this fun and frugal craft!

Handmade Potato Easter Egg Stamps for Kids

March 22, 2022 by Katie Femia 10 Comments

Did you enjoy stamping with potatoes when you were a child? We are sharing how to make handmade potato Easter egg stamps for kids so you can share this fun activity with your kids! Crafting with stamps is a fun way to keep kids active, and these adorable egg stamps are here just in timeRead More

Handmade Bunny Stamps for Kids- Grab a potato and create these easy bunny stamps. Kids will love this fun yet simple craft for spring and Easter.

Easter Bunny Potato Stamps for Kids

March 20, 2022 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

This Handmade Bunny Potato Stamps for Kids is a fun craft project to do at Easter, but can also be done throughout the year to go along with a unit study or art extension of a book about rabbits. Kids love to play with stamps, so why not craft these easy stamps to play with? WithRead More

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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