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15 President’s Day Crafts and Activities for Kids

February 9, 2016 by Christine T 3 Comments

I remember doing President’s Day crafts when I was in grade school that consisted of everything from “building” Abe Lincoln’s beard out of painted cotton balls to building “cherry trees” from tissue paper. I always loved these crafts and learning about our founding fathers who helped build this great nation we live in. When itRead More

Build Your Own Rainbow Kit for Kids- Wouldn't it be fun to build your own rainbow? This rainbow craft is fun and easy to make, and there's no rain required!

Build Your Own Rainbow Kit for Kids

February 5, 2016 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Wouldn’t it be fun to build your very own rainbow? Here is a simple rainbow you can make and a storm isn’t even required. This Build Your Own Rainbow Kit for Kids offers them a fun and colorful time, as well as strengthens fine motor skills. You can make your rainbow kit using items from yourRead More

5 Little Sweethearts Homemade Finger Play Gloves- Bring your songs and rhymes to life with these playful heart gloves. Kids will love this easy craft!

5 Little Sweethearts Finger Play Gloves

February 1, 2016 by Katie Femia 1 Comment

Make this 5 Little Sweethearts Finger Play Gloves for Valentine’s Day with your kids. Bring your songs and nursery rhymes to life with these playful heart gloves. Finger plays are a wonderful way to interact with children. They can teach them fine motor skills, help with rhyming, memorization, and so much more. If you lovedRead More

Upcycled Globe Light Enchanted Fairy Lantern- Turn glass light globes into whimsical fairy lanterns. They make cute centerpieces and nightlights as well!

Upcycled Globe Light Enchanted Fairy Lantern

January 29, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

I would like to say it is just my 4 year old daughter that is fairy obsessed with fairies but alas, I cannot. I love the idea of the sweet little nymphs just as much and we have an often rotating fairy garden that we keep through all the seasons as well as a set for indoor play.Read More

How to Organize Your Child's Clothing- Organizing kid's clothes can be overwhelming. These simple tips will keep your child's dressers and closets in order.

How to Organize Your Child’s Clothing

January 27, 2016 by Ann 1 Comment

As quickly as our children grow it is really hard to keep their clothing organized and not sprawled all over the floor or half hanging out of broken down dresser drawers. A dresser can only handle so much abuse and overloading them is never a good thing to do. With everything we have to doRead More

How to Organize Board Games- Board games aren't fun if they're missing pieces. Keep your board games organized and in good condition with these simple tips.

How to Organize Board Games

January 25, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Board games have been loved by young and old alike for ages and show no signs of going out of style. With all the electronics that our children have at their disposal this day and age, it’s nice to sit down with them and enjoy a good old fashioned game of Checkers, Dominoes, or GoRead More

Repurposed Wine Cork Valentine's Day Stamps

Wine Cork Heart Stamps

January 24, 2016 by Katie Femia 9 Comments

Make these Wine Cork Heart Stamps with your kids and let them have fun creating Valentine’s Day cards.   If you have a few wine corks sitting around, you are well on your way to making these adorable Valentine’s Day heart stamps. You can repurpose your own wine corks into Valentine’s Day stamps just likeRead More

Groundhog Puppet: A Groundhog's Day Craft for Kids- This frugal and easy Groundhog's Day craft is a fun activity to do with your children.

Groundhog Puppet: A Groundhog’s Day Craft for Kids

January 24, 2016 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Can you believe that Groundhog’s Day is nearly here? Pretty soon (February 2nd to be exact), Punxsutawny Phil will be popping his furry little head out of his burrow, and the country will be waiting to see if he spots his shadow or not. Should he spot it, he will run back into his holeRead More

5 Valentine's Day Games for Kids- These games are a great way for kids to celebrate Valentine's Day. Use them for parties or for some family fun at home.

5 Valentine’s Day Games for Kids

January 21, 2016 by Editor 3 Comments

Valentine’s Day with kids is one of the funnest holidays we get to experience. The whole idea of couples, boyfriends and girlfriends, and giving each other valentines makes them giddy and full of energy. Having a ton of kids amped up on that energy can be a handful for a busy teacher, parent, or caregiver.Read More

How to Make Homemade Paper- This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to make paper using scrap paper, junk mail, or tissue paper. It's so easy!

How to Make Homemade Paper

January 9, 2016 by Jody 6 Comments

You could run right down to the store and grab a pack of paper for convenience, but how fun it is to make your own paper from scratch.  From start to finish the process is a fun way to create your own homemade paper. Kids will love being involved in the process and it makes forRead More

5 Fun Snow Activities You Probably Have Never Heard Of- If your kids get bored playing out in the snow this winter, try these new and exciting activities!

5 Fun Snow Activities You Probably Have Never Heard Of

December 17, 2015 by Editor 1 Comment

Although it might seem hard to believe, kids can get bored in an ocean of snow. Despite being out of school and free to play outside in a winter wonderland, kids can still find a way to “have absolutely nothing to do” during winter. Over the years, this has forced our family to come up withRead More

Arctic Adventure Travel Play Set- This Arctic-themed play set is an fun and inexpensive idea for a homemade gift. Each accessory fits conveniently inside!

Arctic Adventure Travel Play Set

December 7, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

If you have been following along with the DIY Travel Play Sets we have been posting, this is the final one of the series. We have created easy tutorials for a Farm Travel Box, Construction Site Travel Box, Fairy Garden Travel Box, and now this Arctic Adventure Travel Play Set. They make 4 different, fun, and inexpensive ideasRead More

5 Indoor Winter Games for Kids- These fun games will keep kids busy and off the electronics when they are stuck inside on cold winter days.

5 Indoor Winter Games for Kids

December 1, 2015 by Editor 2 Comments

The dog days of winter can make a house full of kids a nightmare for parents. When it is too cold outside to play and the kids are home from school, what is a parent to do? There are always videogames and television, but our kids already get enough of that. What your kids needRead More

5 Christmas Games for Kids- These fun Christmas games and activities will entertain children at holiday parties or when boredom sets in over Winter Break.

5 Christmas Games for Kids

November 26, 2015 by Editor 2 Comments

Having the kids home from school and running about is kind of heartwarming. For a few blissful winter days you are in Holiday season bliss. By the time Christmas hits during their winter vacation, however, many parents are ready to ship them off to the North Pole. Even the sweetest kids can get bored andRead More

Wind and Air Study Unit Resources- These experiments, videos, and lessons will make learning about wind and air exciting even for young children.

Wind and Air Study Unit Resources

November 23, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

There are some forces in nature that are a force to be reckoned with and I would venture to say that wind is one of them. It is always amazing to me even as an adult, the absolute destruction that wind can cause. It pulls up trees by their roots and flattens homes in seconds!Read More

Easy Water Science Experiments for Kids- Teach kids all about water with these fun science experiments. They are simple enough to do with kids of all ages.

Easy Water Science Experiments for Kids

November 16, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

What kid doesn’t enjoy playing in water? I remember being so fascinated that water was so versatile that it could be 3 things; gas, liquid and solid. To me, that made water almost magical. Water science is one of the most basic parts of science and it’s a great place to start for many unitRead More

Easy Biology Experiments for Kids- Hands-on experiments are an exciting way to teach kids biology. These easy biology experiments will wow kids of all ages.

Easy Biology Experiments for Kids

November 9, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When it comes to homeschooling or just general fun things to do with kids on rainy or snowy days, most kids love and crave things that help them get hands on experience to learn about the world around them. Science experiments are a perfect way to interact and allow them to make these tangible connections.Read More

7 Ways to Keep Kids Busy on Thanksgiving- Keep these ideas handy so the kids stay happy and entertained while you are busy preparing Thanksgiving dinner.

7 Ways to Keep Kids Busy on Thanksgiving

November 6, 2015 by Jody Leave a Comment

We all know how stressful it is as we rush around on Thanksgiving: roasting the turkey, cooking sides, setting a table, and generally tidying up. Then there are the kids: running, arguing, bored, and wanting attention. However, you can prepare for your kids’ frustration by having a plan beforehand and stopping it before it starts. Here are 7Read More

DIY Faux Flower Turkey Craft for Kids

DIY Faux Flower Turkey Craft for Kids

November 4, 2015 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a unique spin on a Thanksgiving turkey craft? Then check out this faux flower turkey! I can’t think of a better way to put those leftover faux flowers to use than to make a turkey out of them. Take a peek below at how you can craft your own faux flowerRead More

Easy Chemistry Experiments for Kids including how to teach about acids and bases, making slime, making bouncy balls and science experiments for older kids.

Easy Chemistry Experiments for Kids

November 2, 2015 by Christine T Leave a Comment

When most people think about chemistry they don’t think kids mix well with that, but chemistry is not all about dangerous chemicals being put into a beaker to see what explodes. It can simply be exploring acids, bases, and how things react in mild ways. Chemistry is a lot of fun for kids because theyRead 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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