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…

Cheez-It Butterfinger Bites: the ultimate no-bake snack! Crunchy, sweet, and kid-friendly with peanut butter & chocolate. Perfect for playdates!

Cheez-It Butterfinger Bites

These chocolate covered Cheez-It peanut butter sandwiches taste exactly like Butterfingers! If you’re looking for the perfect mix of peanut butter, sweet milk chocolate and crunchy Cheez-Its, then I have…

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…

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…

Pom Pom Shooters

Are you ready to take your indoor playtime to the next level? Look no further than these AWESOME DIY Pom Pom Shooters! Using cheap and simple materials that you probably…

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…

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…

Craft Ideas

Beaded Pipe Cleaner Dragonflies

If you’re looking for easy craft ideas for your kids, these whimsical little dragonflies are a blast to make with simple materials. They can be pinned to a cork board,…

Tissue Paper Painted Butterfly Art

A fun and easy color transfer art project that kids will love! Check out these bright and beautiful tissue paper painted butterflies using just a few cheap craft supplies! I…

DIY Easter Crayons

Do you hate broken crayons as much as I do? Well if you’re like me and can’t stand to have a big pile of broken crayons then I have the…

Pom Pom Shooters

Are you ready to take your indoor playtime to the next level? Look no further than these AWESOME DIY Pom Pom Shooters! Using cheap and simple materials that you probably…

Your kids are going to love this exciting nature craft! How to make fun and creative bracelets with clear tape and flowers from a nature walk. A great way to get your kids outside this summer and away from screens!

DIY Nature Bracelets

As a mom of three, I’m always looking for fun and engaging activities I can do with my kids that won’t cost me any money. Who’s with me? If it’s…

Learning Activities

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…

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…

easy way for kids to learn. learn through play activities for preschoolers.

5 Magna-Tile Activities For Kids

Easy activities for kids using magnetic tiles and other simple supplies you already have at home.  As a mom of a very busy preschooler, I’m always looking for fun and…

Fun Food

Cheez-It Butterfinger Bites: the ultimate no-bake snack! Crunchy, sweet, and kid-friendly with peanut butter & chocolate. Perfect for playdates!

Cheez-It Butterfinger Bites

These chocolate covered Cheez-It peanut butter sandwiches taste exactly like Butterfingers! If you’re looking for the perfect mix of peanut butter, sweet milk chocolate and crunchy Cheez-Its, then I have…

10+ Fun Birthday Party Snack Ideas

Creative Birthday Party Treats Kids love yummy snacks, and these creatively cute birthday party food ideas will really make your party a hit! Yes, you will immediately become the COOLEST…

A fun and easy family meal or even after school snack! Kids love these sloppy joe cups. With just a few simple and cheap ingredients, these yummy sloppy joe cups can be whipped up in no time. They are a great option for a quick dinner, snack, or even family gathering. They are the most delicious finger food! Everyone loves handheld foods! Picky eater approved.

Sloppy Joe Cups

A cheap and easy meal idea that kids love using just a few simple ingredients. Sloppy Joe Cups are a fun and mess free way to enjoy a classic recipe….

Are you looking for quick and easy ground beef dinner recipes for your picky family? These cheeseburger biscuit bombs are the ultimate comfort food! They're also really simple to make with just a handful of cheap ingredients. The perfect recipe for busy parents. Such an easy weeknight meal.

Cheeseburger Biscuit Bombs

A simple and delicious dinner idea that your whole family will love! Cheeseburger biscuit bombs are a fun twist on traditional burgers. Kids especially love this dinner recipe because biscuits…

Are you looking for an easy fall dessert recipe to make with your kids? These Acorn donut holes are a MUST try! Each donut hole is covered with melted chocolate and sprinkles. Pop a pretzel stick on top and you have the perfect fall treat! I love to make these donut hole acorns for my thanksgiving dessert table or for the company potluck. You just can’t go wrong with chocolate covered donuts this holiday season.

Acorn Donut Holes

The Perfect Fall Dessert That Kids Love To Make! Are you looking for a fun way to welcome Fall? This Fall inspired recipe is so easy to make with just…

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…