Over the years, I’ve shared dozens of ideas about how to have a fun Christmas without going overboard. This time of year can really blow your budget if you don’t plan ahead, but there are so many ways to enjoy the season simply and without spending a ton of money. Here are all of my […]
Everyone knows kids LOVE receiving Christmas gifts and look forward to it all year long. But I think sometimes we overlook the fact that kids love GIVING gifts as well! Making gifts is a fantastic option for kids. Not only is it usually more frugal than buying, but they’ll be using their minds, hands and […]
My family and I really enjoy arts and crafts. We appreciate learning a new skill and using it to make gifts for others (and ourselves). With the holidays approaching, I wanted to share some of the craft kits that have proven to be a big hit in our house. Craft kits make great gifts for tweens and […]
Fall is here, and many people, including me, find themselves with at least a few pumpkins either inside or outside their home. You may use them intact for decor or have fun carving them with your kids. But in addition to these uses, there are many other ways to use pumpkins so you don’t waste […]
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If you spend time with kids, you probably know that many of them love making things. They get to be in control, and often get to use fun materials that appeal to the senses. Process art is a form of art where the focus is on the process of creating rather than the end result. […]
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Father’s Day is just around the corner (tomorrow for all of you who need a little nudge). If you still haven’t gotten him anything, here are some easy but meaningful kid-made Fathers Day gift ideas to make with your kids. 5 Kid-Made Fathers Day Gift Ideas Shadow Photos Masking Tape Canvas Scribble Mug Stenciled Glass Plate […]
It’s springtime and I’d decorate every corner of the house with beautiful fresh flowers if I could. I walked by the flower department at the grocery store last week, and realized that you could really spend a fortune on fresh flowers if you aren’t careful. With Mother’s Day and Wedding Season quickly approaching, there are […]
