Here's another paper plate craft my preschooler and I did for some indoor fun this week. Ours is more of a ceiling fan twirler than a wind twirler, but it works great and we had fun doing it. Plus, it is super easy, and doesn't require any prep … [Read more...]
Indoor Winter Fun: Paper Plate Snowman Kids Craft
Here's an easy and fun craft for kids to do during Winter Break - a paper plate snowman! This is quick to set up, and you probably already have everything on hand: 2 or 3 paper plates construction paper (we used black, orange and blue) hole … [Read more...]
Fun Winter Kid Snack: Snowman on a Stick
How do you top off a fun day of holiday decorating with the kids? With a fun snack, of course. Our choice was this Snowman on a Stick. They are really fast, easy, and the kids can pitch-in with assembly. What a fun treat to arrange in a bowl for … [Read more...]
Indoor Fun: Rice Craft for Kids
This simple, frugal craft idea takes only minutes to make but keeps kids busy and happy on rainy days and other times they can't play outside. You'll Need: 1 C. white rice 1 tsp. rubbing alcohol 3-4 drops food coloring Mix … [Read more...]
Reading, Recycling, and Rainbows = Frugal Fun for Little Ones!
To help instill the love of learning in my daughter, I try to add arts and crafts to our reading and math time. Here is a fun little craft that I did with her after reading The Rainbow Fish. (I originally saw the idea in Family Fun.) It uses old or … [Read more...]
Frugal Bathtime Fun for Baby
Tip #366 from The Complete Book of Baby Bargains: Fill your ice cube trays with water, adding a drop of food coloring to each section. When frozen, these can be popped out and put in baby's bath water. He'll have fund "chasing" them around in the … [Read more...]