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When the weather is just too cold to play outside, kids can make this cute Foam Snowman Craft. This is an easy tutorial using inexpensive foam craft sheets.

Foam Snowman Craft

December 22, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

When the weather is just too cold to play outside, kids can enjoy making this cute Foam Snowman Craft. This is an easy tutorial using inexpensive foam craft sheets and a handful of basic craft supplies. When the temperature turns cold, this Foam Snowman Craft is an easy way to have fun with the kids!  Grab justRead More

Kids can play with their food and enjoy a fun snack with this Worms in Dirt Edible Craft. It's an easy tutorial that can also be used to teach about worms!

Worms In Dirt Edible Craft

December 20, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

When you are looking for a fun kid craft idea, look no further than this Worms In Dirt Edible Craft for kids. Your little ones can have fun making their own little edible worms while learning and playing. This craft makes a perfect addition to a homeschool lesson on worms, or just as a playtime snack thatRead More

Winter Wonderland Fairy Garden for Kids

Winter Fairy Garden for Kids

December 15, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

Kids will love staging miniature pieces to create this whimsical Winter Fairy Garden. They may even lure some snow fairies with this fun winter project! Fairy Gardens are sweet, magical, and just plain fun. Anything that comes in miniature size is just a delight to look at and play with. Even for adults. Put itRead More

This Diet Cola Volcano Activity is a fun way to sparks any child's interest in science. The eruption of the volcano is easily made with diet cola and candy

Diet Cola Volcano Activity

December 13, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Have you ever made a homemade volcano with your kids?  We’ve all made those science projects that include vinegar and baking soda, but this one is a fun concept that uses diet cola and Mentos candies to create the explosion. There is no better way to teach your kids about science while having fun thanRead More

Kids will love making this Christmas Fairy Garden to celebrate the magic and wonder of the holiday! It's simple to create with fun Christmas miniatures.

Christmas Fairy Garden

December 8, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

Kids will love making this Christmas Fairy Garden to celebrate the magic and wonder of the holiday! It’s simple to create with fun Christmas miniatures and a small Rosemary plant. Christmas is full of such magic and wonderment. Fairy gardens are the same way so they make a natural pairing. This Christmas Fairy Garden isRead More

Don't let the rainy weather get you down! This easy Paper Plate Umbrella craft is a fun way to teach kids about the weather and the letter U.

Letter U Craft: Paper Plate Umbrella

December 6, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Don’t let the rainy weather get you down! This easy Paper Plate Umbrella craft is a fun way to teach kids about the weather and the letter U. “Rain, Rain go away! Come Again Another Day!”  This popular children’s rhyme is still one I say myself when the days turn cloudy and rainy. One thingRead More

This Snowman Christmas Ornament craft is a fun and simple way for kids to decorate the tree. It is also a sweet, homemade gift for friends and relatives.

Snowman Christmas Ornament Craft

December 1, 2016 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

This Snowman Christmas Ornament craft is a fun and simple way for kids to decorate the tree. It is also a sweet, homemade gift for friends and relatives. One of my favorite activities during the Christmas season is to make this Snowman Christmas Ornament craft. I really love turning a blank canvas into something unique forRead More

Help your child get back up and move past disappointment with these 3 Easy and Positive Parenting Strategies for Taming Tantrums.

3 Easy and Positive Parenting Strategies for Taming Tantrums

December 1, 2016 by Alea Milham 1 Comment

Help your child get back up and move past disappointment with these 3 Easy and Positive Parenting Strategies for Taming Tantrums. Before becoming a mom I had big dreams. Dreams of happy trips to the grocery store, talking to my child as we perused the aisles, happily and calmly making decisions together about what toRead More

This Toothpick Triangles Activity is a fun and frugal way to teach kids about shapes, geometry, or letters. All you need is marshmallows and toothpicks!

Toothpick Triangles Activity

November 29, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This Toothpick Triangles Activity is a fun and frugal way to teach kids of all ages about shapes, geometry, or letters. All you need is marshmallows and toothpicks! I love crafts and activities that don’t require you to go out and buy a bunch of supplies. This Toothpick Triangles Activity is one of these andRead More

Kids can learn about the letter S with this fun Letter S Activity: Sunshine Shadows Tracing. It's an easy activity to set up and enjoy on a sunny day!

Sunshine Shadows Tracing Activity for Kids

November 22, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Kids can learn about the letter S with this fun Letter S Activity: Sunshine Shadows Tracing. It’s an easy and educational activity to set up and enjoy on a sunny day! For some reason, shadows never scared me as a kid. I was always excited to see what kind of shadow an object would cast.Read More

The Kindness Elves: An Alternative to Elf on a Shelf

November 18, 2016 by Ann 2 Comments

Many families are looking for an alternative to Elf on a Shelf this holiday season.  The Kindness Elves are an ideal solution that allows your children to have fun with a surprising elf adventure, without the negative things that are often associated with the other popular elf during the holidays. The Kindness Elves: An AlternativeRead More

This Raccoon Paper Plate Craft features a fuzzy forest friend with fun googly eyes. It's a simple craft for kids and requires just a few low-cost materials.

Raccoon Paper Plate Craft

November 17, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

This Raccoon Paper Plate Craft features a fuzzy forest friend with fun googly eyes. It’s a simple craft for kids and requires just a few low-cost materials. Many people see raccoons as complete pests, but you just cannot deny that they are pretty cute. With their ‘bandit mask’ and cat-like features, raccoons are one pestRead More

Kids can let their imaginations run wild with this Letter R Robot Craft. It is a fun and frugal way to teach the letter R with scrap craft supplies.

Robot Craft for Kids

November 15, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Kids can let their imaginations run wild with this Robot Craft. It is a fun and frugal way to teach the letter R with scrap craft supplies. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a robot to help you do things? What kid doesn’t dream about having a robot to help them with tasks like makingRead More

Learn How to Make Your Own Quicksand with this easy tutorial. It's a fun and educational activity for kids as they set toys on the sand and watch them sink.

How to Make Your Own Quicksand

November 8, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Learn How to Make Your Own Quicksand with this easy tutorial. It’s a fun and educational activity for kids as they set toys on the sand and watch them sink. I remember as a kid watching cartoons and inevitably, there would be quicksand in some scenes. Whether it was Scooby Doo or the Roadrunner, quicksandRead More

Follow the simple tutorial to make this Popsicle Stick Penguin Puzzle. It's a frugal craft for kids to kick off winter or learn about the letter P.

Popsicle Stick Penguin Puzzle Craft

November 1, 2016 by Ann 1 Comment

Follow the simple tutorial to make this Popsicle Stick Penguin Puzzle. It’s a frugal craft for kids to kick off winter or learn about the letter P. I remember making puzzles when I was a kid and challenging my brother to put them together. They were pretty crude, but somehow he managed to put themRead More

Reuse a terra cotta saucer to make this colorful Flower Pot Saucer Turkey Craft. It is an easy and frugal craft to make with kids this fall.

Flower Pot Saucer Turkey Craft

October 31, 2016 by Katie Femia Leave a Comment

Reuse a terra cotta saucer to make this colorful Flower Pot Saucer Turkey Craft. It is an easy and frugal craft to make with kids this fall. Autumn is finally here and there is so much to get excited about! Fall is my absolute favorite time of year and I guess you could say that’s dueRead More

Reuse terra cotta saucers from your summer gardening with this Flower Pot Saucer Owl Craft. This craft is easy for kids to make with felt and pipe cleaners.

Flower Pot Saucer Owl Craft

October 27, 2016 by Ann 1 Comment

Reuse terra cotta saucers from your summer gardening with this Flower Pot Saucer Owl Craft. These colorful owls are easy for kids to make with felt and pipe cleaners. I love frugal crafts that upcycle things I have laying around the house. This Flower Post Saucer Owl Craft for kids is just that. After the summerRead More

These Toilet Paper Roll Owl Puppets are an easy craft for young kids learning the letter O. Older kids can use these cute finger puppets to put on a play.

Toilet Paper Roll Owl Puppets

October 25, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Don’t toss your empty toilet paper rolls, there are so many fun ways to reuse them! These Toilet Paper Roll Owl Puppets are an easy craft for kids of all ages. I love crafts that use items we would normally throw away. Its a great way to reuse items and it saves money on craft supplies.Read More

This Fall Felt Tree Craft is an easy project for kids as the autumn leaves start to fall. The pieces can be reused for play or glued on for decoration.

Fall Felt Tree Craft

October 20, 2016 by Katie Femia 2 Comments

This Fall Felt Tree Craft is a colorful and easy project for kids as the autumn leaves start to fall. The pieces can be reused for play or glued on and hung for decoration. Autumn is by far my favorite season. I am not one that likes the extreme temperature of winter or summer, soRead More

Not only are magnets fun, they can also be quite educational. This Magnet Science Activity for Kids is a great learning tool for children of all ages.

Magnet Science Activity for Kids

October 11, 2016 by Ann Leave a Comment

Magnets are fun to play with for kids of all ages. Even as an adult, I think they are fun to mess around with! This Magnet Science Activity for Kids is not only entertaining, but educational as well. For older kids, this would be a great activity to explore how magnets work. They can hypothesizeRead 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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