This is a great craft activity to do with children. Families, clubs and classrooms can have fun making something useful and beautiful out of scraps of old paper and other items commonly found around the house. What you'll need: a … [Read more...]
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Mardi Gras Recipe: French Beignets
If you've ever had delicious, deep-fried, sugar-coated beignets, a French version of the donut, you are going to be pleasantly surprised to learn how easy they are to make at home. I mixed up the dough in minutes, and fried them without wasting cups … [Read more...]
Frugal St. Patrick’s Day Recipe: Split Green Pea Soup
Update: This year I served the split pea soup in sourdough breadbowls - delicious! My kids really love this soup. See the Split Pea Shamrock Craft we made with the rest of the split peas! If you're looking for something frugal and festive to … [Read more...]
Kids Christmas Craft: Homemade Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
Here is a fun homemade Christmas ornament you can make with your kids! My 3 year old had a lot of fun stirring and helping me roll and cut out these homemade cinnamon dough ornaments. Here's what you need: 1 cup applesauce 1 cup … [Read more...]
How to Make German Spaetzle Noodles
How to Make German Spaetzle Noodles Spaetzle is a German egg noodle with the consistency of a dumpling and is used in many ethnic dishes. They're traditionally part of the cuisine in Austria, Hungary and Switzerland as well. It's also the ULTIMATE … [Read more...]
Fun with Kool-Aid
Kool-Aid Scratch and Sniff Paint Combine 1 T unsweetened Kool-Aid mix with 1 T warm water. Repeat with different Kool-Aid mixes for different colors. Paint and let dry overnight. The next day scratch and sniff. Kool-Aid Playdough 1 cup white … [Read more...]