How to keep kids entertained on a budget with fun and easy craft ideas. This list is the perfect activity cheat sheet for busy parents.

30+ Cheap Craft Ideas For Kids

Here are 30+ cheap and easy craft ideas for kids that are fun to make with minimal effort on your part. Keeping our little ones entertained can sometimes feel like…

Color sorting activities for toddlers that are perfect to keep your little one busy all day! Here are 10 color sorting ideas that teach not only colors but also increase fine motor skills! Each color sorting game helps kids increase color recognition and they only take 5 minutes to set up. Easy and fun activities for kids are always a hit in my house. My favorite activity is the color sorting caterpillar. Your kids are going to love learning their colors so much with these interactive color matching games for kids.

10 Easy and Fun Color Sorting Activities

Simple and Cheap Ways to Build Color Recognition in Kids! Here are 10 simple and affordable activities to help kids learn their color! These color sorting games are perfect for…

This is the best outdoor craft to make with kids in the spring and summer. Create a love of nature with these toilet paper roll bird feeders.

Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder Craft

Anyone else have a stash of empty toilet paper rolls? Turn that bathroom bounty into a toilet paper roll bird feeder that’ll have your backyard chirping and your kids entertained!…

Transform simple rice cakes into cute owl treats! This easy recipe uses peanut butter, banana slices, blueberries, and apples for a nutritious snack kids will love.

Owl Rice Cakes

Create cute little owls out of your favorite breakfast foods to entertain and delight even your grumpiest early morning risers! Do your kids get so bored with the same old…

I'm always looking for quick and simple dinner ideas for busy weeknight meals, and this creamy ranch chicken is always a hit! It’s really easy to make with just a few ingredients, and perfect for a family with picky eaters. Kids love it! Simple comfort food the entire family will love!

Creamy Ranch Chicken Bake

An Easy Baked Chicken Recipe Your Entire Family Will Love If you’re looking for an easy chicken recipe, your kids are going to love this creamy ranch chicken bake made with…

Fun & Easy Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

There seems to be an endless array of fun and creative toilet paper roll crafts and other ideas. Who knew! I’m excited about the ease and low cost of these…

easy pipe cleaner snails that can be used in fairy gardens or imaginary play.

Pipe Cleaner Snails

If you’re looking for a simple craft for kids, these fuzzy little snails are so fun to make with supplies you probably already have at home. Pipe cleaner snails are…

Caterpillar Color Sorting Sensory Bag

Easy and fun color sorting caterpillar sensory bag for toddlers! Are you looking for an easy activity to keep your busy toddler entertained. Sensory bags are my go to activity…

Craft Ideas

Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

If you’re looking for crafts to do at home with your kids, they are going to love this recycled project using toilet paper rolls!  These homemade binoculars are cheap and…

How have I never tried this DIY bird feeder made out of oranges? This bird feeder craft for kids is SO easy to make. It only took us 10 minutes and my kids had a blast helping to scoop out the orange and add the bird seed. Once complete you can hang this compostable bird feeder in a tree by your window and watch all the birds that visit your yard! I love finding sustainable crafts for kids! Try this bird craft today!

DIY Bird Feeder Craft Made With Oranges

Simple eco-friendly outdoor activity for kids using oranges, peanut butter, and bird seed! As the weather starts to warm up a bit, it’s nice to see birds returning to my…

Thanksgiving Coloring Pages for Kids

Fun Turkey Coloring Sheets and More! Thanksgiving is almost here and if you’re like me you’re trying to plan fun activities to keep your kids entertained while they’re out of…

This is the best outdoor craft to make with kids in the spring and summer. Create a love of nature with these toilet paper roll bird feeders.

Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder Craft

Anyone else have a stash of empty toilet paper rolls? Turn that bathroom bounty into a toilet paper roll bird feeder that’ll have your backyard chirping and your kids entertained!…

Are you looking for a fun rainy day activity? Bring the outdoors inside with this easy and cheap rainbow craft for kids. With just a few basic supplies including construction paper, glue and markers, your kids can make the prettiest torn paper rainbow craft ever! This boredom busting activity is simple to set up but will keep kids entertained as they fill in the colors of the rainbow. Make this a learning activity for preschoolers by asking what colors they are using for each line of their rainbows. What a great way for kids to learn their colors!

Construction Paper Rainbow Craft

Simple DIY Rainbow Craft With Construction Paper That Helps Kids Match Colors And Strengthen Hand Coordination Make your own rainbow indoors! This torn paper rainbow craft is perfect for a…

Learning Activities

Fun game for kids, budget friendly activity for toddlers, easy homemade matching game, object recognition activity for kids

Magnetic Tile Sticker Match

Easy and cheap way to keep little kids entertained! Are you looking for a quick and easy game for toddlers and preschoolers? Magnetic Tile Sticker Match is a great way…

How to make the best alphabet learning game for kids using cheap supplies you already have at home. Easy homeschool lesson on letters that also incorporates fine motor skills and problem solving.

Alphabet Rescue

Your kids are going to love this Alphabet Rescue activity. I’m always on the lookout for fun alphabet learning activities that will keep my kids entertained. So when my little…

Watercolor Letter Hunt

The perfect combination of art project and learning activity that helps kids with letter identification.  Are you looking for a quick and easy learning activity? Try this amazing water color…

Caterpillar Color Sorting Sensory Bag

Easy and fun color sorting caterpillar sensory bag for toddlers! Are you looking for an easy activity to keep your busy toddler entertained. Sensory bags are my go to activity…

Fun Food

Cheesy Bacon Fried Pickles

The perfect, easy to make, pickle appetizer for your next party! If you’re looking for an easy fried pickle recipe that is gluten free and keto friendly, these cheesy bacon…

Yummy Frozen Yogurt Bites

This is how you turn yogurt into finger food! Frozen yogurt bites are a healthy and delicious snack idea for kids that can be made in just a few minutes…

Are you looking for a fun birthday snack for kids? Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats with rainbow sprinkles are gooey and delicious and kids just gobble them up. Make this easy no bake treat with just a few simple ingredients including crispy rice cereal, butter, marshmallows, dry cake mix, and rainbow sprinkles for a dash of fun! You can take these delectable morsels up a notch by adding a bit of marshmallow creme. Cake batter rice krisipes are fun, yummy, and easy to make in less than 10 minutes.

Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats

A Yummy Twist on a Classic Treat These delicious Funfetti Cake Batter Rice Krispie Treats are packed with oooey gooey marshmallows and colorful sprinkles making them the perfect birthday party…

Frozen Yogurt Bark

This may be my favorite variation of yogurt bark ever! Who doesn’t love chocolate and strawberries swirled in yummy yogurt and frozen to perfection! My kids go nuts over this…

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Energy Balls

If you’re looking for healthy and yummy snacks that will provide a burst of energy and satisfy your sweet tooth, try making these no-bake energy balls using oats, peanut butter,…