Paper Roll Octopus

This paper roll octopus craft is cheap and easy to make with supplies you already have at home.  I don’t know about you but octopuses have always fascinated me. Well…

Check out this simple nature craft for preschoolers. Simple recycled butterfly cutouts used for nature explorations!

Cardboard Nature Butterflies

With just some cardboard and scissors you can turn an ordinary box into a fun nature craft for kids.  If you’re like me, you have about a thousand shipping boxes…

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…

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…

Chocolate Chip Cookie Croissants

This comfort food dessert has quickly become a favorite in my house!  Flaky croissants layered with chocolate chip cookie dough and baked until warm and gooey. Sounds delicious right? Well…

Are you looking for a fun science experiment to do at home with your kids? Try making Borax Crystal Shapes! These DIY crystals are made with pipe cleaners, water, and borax. That's it! Such an easy and fun activity for kids! Hang on your window or use as Christmas ornaments. These homemade crystals really are the perfect kids' craft!

Borax Pipe Cleaner Crystals

If you’re looking for a fun and easy science experiment to try with your kids, DIY Borax Crystals are perfect! These homemade crystals are so simple to make with just…

Summer Fun

Super Cool Sunscreen Painting

Tired of trying to convince your kids to wear sunscreen?  If you’ve used every trick in the book to get your kids to wear sunscreen, and it’s still a struggle,…

an easy summer recipe for sweet candy grapes. simple 3 ingredient recipe for summer.

Candy Grapes (Made With Jello)

An easy frozen summer time treat for everyone to enjoy! Candy grapes are the perfect summer snack for kids of all ages. Using just a few simple ingredients you can…

Pipe Cleaner Butterfly Rings

An easy pipe cleaner craft for kids that you can make in less than 5 minutes If you’re looking for an easy and fun pipe cleaner craft for kids, these…

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…

DIY Flower Trees (with cardboard & tape)

Easy outdoor activity for kids using recycled materials and flowers DIY Flower Trees are a fun and interactive craft for kids using supplies you already have around your house! If…

Learning Activities

A budget friendly Christmas activity for kids using pony beads to make homemade ornaments with names.

Personalized DIY Ornaments

Easy and Budget Friendly Homemade Ornaments For Kids The older I get, the more I fall in love with the holiday season! ‘Tis the Season, am I right?! So when…

An easy way to teach kids letter recognition.

ABC Sticker Match

Recycle an empty paper towel roll into a fun and easy letter matching activity for preschoolers! If you’re looking for a quick and easy low prep activity for toddlers and…

Under The Sea Jell-O Sensory Bin

Check Out This Simple To Make Jello Sensory Play Idea For Toddlers And Preschoolers. Messy Fun For Kids! Do your kids love to squish and splat their food, water, or…

Quick Bites

Creative Breakfast Ideas

It can be a challenge to get your kids to eat a healthy breakfast. Cereal or donuts seem to be the popular choice simply because that’s what they’ll eat without…

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…

Quick and easy snack ideas for kids, toddlers, teens and crazy adults like myself! If you’re looking for super easy and fun snack ideas, these creative and cheap recipes are perfect for kids of all ages. I've found that most kids are picky eaters, but if you make their food exciting, they'll eat even healthy foods! You just have to get a bit creative in how it's prepared. This silly animal toast is perfect for snacking or even for breakfast, plus I almost always have the ingredients on hand.

Silly Animal Toast

The Silliest Breakfast Or Snack You’ll Ever Make! Are you looking for a healthy and cheap breakfast idea for your kids? Silly Animal Toast will get just about any kid…

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…

Baked Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets

An easy and healthy recipe your picky eaters will love! If you’re struggling to find healthy recipes for your kids, these baked sweet potato chicken nuggets are not only super…