As Christmas break approaches, I’ve been looking for some easy crafts to do with the kids. Going in with a plan and having the supplies on hand makes a fun family craft time more doable (and more fun). Turn off the television and gather around the table to make some crafts! If you make sure to store them carefully, you could even use these crafts for decorations for next year, or give them as last minute gifts to grandparents and teachers. Here are 10 easy Christmas crafts for kids.
10 Christmas Crafts for Kids
Pipe Cleaner Candy Cane Ornaments
I’m pretty sure my mom still has some of these that my siblings and I made as kids.
Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art
I love this one because you can use any color paper that matches your other decor!
There’s a Cricut sale at Target! Grab the best price on the Cricut Joy (just $99!) and save 30% off accessories.
There’s no coupon needed and prices are marked. Target Circle Card members get an extra 5% off, too!
Deal Ideas:
Cricut Joy – $99 (reg. $149)
Cricut 5pc Basic Arts and Crafts Tool Set – $10.49 (reg. $14.99)
Cricut 12″x24″ Everyday Iron-On – $3.42 (reg. $4.89)
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is free on orders $35+ or for Target Circle Card holders. Read More→
Those of you who love Diet Coke need to check out Target’s new collection of Diet Coke products. Find cute clothing, throw pillows, and more!
Even better, through 12/13, get $5 off a $20+ purchase with this Target Circle bonus.
Here are some of the items you can get.
Women’s Coca-Cola Diet Coke Heart – $34.99
Women’s Diet Coke Flowers In Can Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt – $22.99
Diet Coke Bottle Novelty Plush Throw Pillow White – $15
Diet Coke ‘I Need a Diet Coke’ Chenille Square Throw Pillow White – $20
Shipping is free with Circle Card or free with orders of $35+.
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Here’s a fun way to save on a sweet treat! Baskin Robbins is offering rewards members ice cream scoops for 80¢ today only, 12/7!
This is in honor of their 80th birthday party.
This deal is available at participating stores today only, Could be a fun, frugal activity for Sunday afternoon!
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It’s Yankee Candle Day, and that means $12 Original Large Jar Candles at Yankee Candle – regularly $34.99! Just in time for Christmas!
You are saving almost 70%! There are over 80 candles to choose from. Limit 12 per order.
Grab a few Christmas scents for your home and remember to grab a few more for your friends!
This offer ends tomorrow, 12/7, so don’t miss out! Shipping is free when you spend $50+ or choose to pick up in store to earn $5 toward a future purchase.
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Time to stock up for holiday cooking and baking!! Right now you can get 5-lb. bags of Bob’s Red Mill Flour for just $1.24 each at Kroger with this easy eCoupon deal.
This item is part of a mega event. The price listed is after a $2 instant savings when you purchase 3+ items. You can mix and match items and are welcome to buy more than 3.
Kroger Bob’s Red Mill Flour Mega Deal (ends 12/9):
-$1.25 off Bob’s Red Mill Flour, Kroger 
Head over to Walmart and get the Cate & Chloe 18K White Gold Necklace for only $13.99 (reg. $119).
Even better, use code 984H2MVV to get an extra 20% off. This makes the necklace just $11.19!
I wear mine most days and it has held up great. I love that the chain is adjustable so I can make it work with whatever the neckline of my shirt is. I also love how sparkly it is… my college girls saw it and immediately thought my husband had given me a big gift. It made me giggle when I said “nope, it was on sale at Walmart!”
Some of my Favorite Cate & Chloe Sales Right Now:
Cate & Chloe 18K White Gold Sophia Necklace $13.99 (reg. $119)
– Use code 984H2MVV to get an extra 20% off
Makes it $11.19
Cate & Chloe Ariel 18k White Gold Plated Halo Jewelry Set $22.99 (reg. $220)
– Use code 984H2MVV to get an extra 20% off
Makes it $18.30
Cate & Chloe Bianca 18k White Gold Plated 25mm Hoop Earrings with Swarovski Crystals $13.99 (reg. $115)
– Use code 984H2MVV to get an extra 20% off
Makes it $11.19
This easy Chex Mix recipe is a great addition to your holiday season!
This recipe is a very basic Chex Mix recipe, but you can add lots of additional yummy ingredients like pretzels, peanuts, or cheese crackers.
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn Chex cereal
- 3 cups rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups original Cheerios
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (you can also use low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cereals and set aside.
- In a roasting pan (or a rimmed cookie sheet), add the butter and melt in the oven. Remove the pan from the oven and stir the Worcestershire and spices into the butter.
- Pour the cereal into the butter mixture and toss until evenly coated. Spread into an even layer.
- Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the Chex Mix in a single layer on paper towels. Let it cool completely and then store in an airtight container.
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I love a gift that keeps my kids moving!
Right now, speed to Amazon where you can use this code to score a pair of kids’ roller skates for just $27.49 – regularly $59.99!
To get the deal, use code M8STYKHC at checkout.
Get the Deal:
Sulifeel Rainbow Roller Skates $49.99 (reg. $59.99)
– Extra 45% off at checkout with code M8STYKHC
Makes it $27.49
This deal is good through 12/14. Shipping is FREE on orders $35+ and for Prime members.
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