Have your kids been collecting natural treasures all summer? My kids have collected shells (from two beaches and the playground sand), rocks, seed pods from the park, acorns, nuts and seeds, even foreign currency they found washed up on the shore. … [Read more...]
Frugal Foreigner: Playdates and Playplaces
In this week's Frugal Foreigner, I'll answer one of the questions a Mommysaver asked me about living in India: Do Indians have playdates? How do you find fun things to do? My answer is different than the average Indian's would be. Most of my … [Read more...]
Family Travel Tip: DIY Airplane Tray Table Car Mat Toy
We do a lot of traveling right now and nearly all of it involves waiting for customs and immigration, time zone changes, and middle-of-the-night flights. The kids are good sports with the schedule disruptions and having to leave most of their toys … [Read more...]
Summer Fun: 3 Camera Activities for Kids
Looking for a fun activity to occupy the last days of summer? Here are three fun scavenger hunt ideas your kids can do with a digital camera. 1. Color Scavenger Hunt with Paint Swatches. Give your kids a handful of paint chip cards and send them … [Read more...]
4 Patriotic Kids’ Crafts For Independence Day
It's almost Independence Day! We've been celebrating by doing a few crafts centering on the American flag and the colors red, white, and blue. These 4th of July crafts are all easy enough for young children, and fun for older ones. The very first … [Read more...]
Fun for Kids: Magic Milk Fireworks Kitchen Experiment
Kitchen experiments make great indoor fun for kids. This magic milk fireworks experiment was frugal, easy enough for my preschoolers, and we already had all the supplies on hand. To do this experiment in your own kitchen you'll need: a dinner … [Read more...]
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