I can hardly believe it's August already. The summer has gone by WAY too fast. While I don't send my own kids back to school until after Labor Day, I know some of you are gearing up for the first day of school very soon. Last week, I had the … [Read more...]
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Fun for Kids: Ice Cream in a Bag
July is National Ice Cream month. Now that's an occasion I can give my full support! That means that supermarkets everywhere have lots of it in ample supply - and are putting it on sale. Then, see if you can combine those bargains with printable … [Read more...]
Frugal Staycation and Daytrip Ideas
Frugal Staycation and Daytrip Ideas With any vacation, it’s not so much the state you’re in as it is the state of mind that you’re in that makes a difference. Even if you're short on cash this summer, you can create the feeling that you’ve gotten … [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...]
Easter Egg Piñata
You can make an Easter Egg Piñata for under $5 using a large balloon, candy, tissue paper and some things you probably already have around the house. Kids love to work on this project, and if they're at home on Spring Break it's a great way to … [Read more...]
Photo Crafts: Homemade Valentine Card Idea
Make a Homemade Photo Valentine Card When it comes to Valentine's Day Cards, It doesn't get much less expensive than a 4x6 print. Almost every place you'd pick up prints, Walgreens, Walmart, Target - occasionally offer coupon codes to use in … [Read more...]