We are staying home for preschool this year…We’re taking a pretty relaxed/informal approach to learning kindergarten skills. I figure they have their entire lives to do worksheets and homework, right? Instead we’ve been taking our own “field trips”, and doing other hands on learning activities. Every now and then we throw in a worksheet to …
Read MoreIt’s been a while since I’ve done a “Fun for a Buck” post. The whole surgery recovery and prior kinda stifled my creative juices, but hopefully I’ll have more frequent frugal fun posts to share from here out! This one was SO EASY to create! I originally this Cornstarch Sidewalk Paint on Pinterest, and decided …
Read MoreNo matter how hard I cheer for spring to arrive, I know we still have lots of indoor days ahead. Macaroni Jewelry is a fun, easy, and CHEAP activity to keep little hands busy and Mama happy while we wait for warmer sunshiny days! (Actually, the secret is I had fun making these too!) …
Read MoreWhat kid doesn’t love making a fort out of furniture and sheets? With just a few linens from the linen closet and a little furniture rearranging, you can create a secret hideaway for little imaginations. When I was little my mom used to put a sheet over our folding table, which became my little “house” …
Read MoreWith recent below zero wind chill temps, the snow has been pretty to look out the window at, but my “Snow Angels” have been stuck inside displaying less than “angelic” behavior. Someone recommended bring the snow inside to play with last week and I thought it was a genius plan! I bundled up and scooped …
Read MoreIt’s been a while since I have featured a “Fun for a Buck” activity. After being cooped up for days with various illnesses, I resorted to a can of shaving cream and decided to share the mess fun with you! Back in my “working days” I used shaving cream as a sensory activity and had …
Read MoreLooking for some frugal entertainment for your little one(s)? We’re always looking for creative ways to play without breaking the bank. We like to pass those ideas onto you through our Fun for a Buck Series. A new activity that has been a hit with our four boys is Painter’s Tape Roadways. The idea …
Read MoreThere were so many great ideas shared in my last “Fun for a Buck” post that I couldn’t wait to try out, including “painting” with water. So far we’ve painted the sidewalk, the rocks, and the van wheels. =) Just grab some cheap paintbrushes or sponges and a container for the water and let them …
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