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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Short on time? These Quick Almond Joy Cookies are ready in 30 minutes! Chocolate, coconut, and almonds in every chewy bite. Pin now for an easy, delicious dessert!

4 Ingredient Almond Joy Cookies

A delicious mix of coconut flakes, chocolate chips, and salty almonds.  Have you ever tried the viral Almond Joy cookies made with just a few ingredients? Well if you haven’t,…

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…

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…

Summer Fun

Looking for some fun and exciting ways to keep your kids off screens this summer? Here are my kids favorite activities, filled with fun colorful art and even some thrilling water play! I know your children will love?

15 Awesome Outdoor Summer Activities

Spending time outdoors and away from screens is a great way to promote creativity, imagination and happy kids! Not to mention an easy way to make lasting memories with our…

DIY Craft Tutorial For Kids | How to make charming little butterflies out of just a few common craft supplies! Pony beads, pipe cleaners, and clothespins.

Beaded Pipe Cleaner Butterflies

A Fun and easy craft idea for kids of all ages! Do you have bored kids at home? There isn’t a day that goes by that I’m not looking for…

Cotton Ball Sheep Craft

Check out this mess free cotton ball sheep craft. An easy craft idea for preschoolers.  This sheep craft is so ADORABLE! Make fluffy little sheep using our free sheep printable,…

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!…

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…

Shower Curtain Painting

A super fun and easy summer activity for kids using dollar store supplies! If you’re looking for easy outdoor activities for kids, shower curtain painting is a must try. Using…

Learning Activities

How to make a fun hunt and seek game for kids using puzzle pieces and tape.

Puzzle Hunt

Puzzles are such a fun way for kids to learn and have fun at the same time! If you have a puzzle loving kid like me, then your house is…

Ball Patterns

Check out this simple learning activity for preschoolers using supplies you probably already have at home! If you’re like me, you bought a ball pit for your kids thinking it…

Toilet Paper Roll Color Sort

I have such an easy learning activity for you that can be made from supplies you already have at home! A toilet paper roll, markers, and dot stickers are all…

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…

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…

Quick Bites

20 Awesome Pillsbury Dough Recipes

Fun & Easy Things to make with Refrigerated Dough! Everything from simple meals and snacks to delicious sweet treats and appetizers.  There are so many Crescent Roll and Biscuit recipes…

Apple Slice Cookies

Apple slice “cookies” are a delicious and healthy snack option for kids that are both easy to make and fun to eat. They are an ingenious way to get your…

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…

Super Easy DIY Construction Cake

If you are looking for a fun and easy cake to make, your child will love this homemade DIY construction themed birthday cake! This year I decide I wanted to…

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,…

2 Ingredient Thin Mint Cookies

Fun and easy homemade treats! You’ll never have to wait for cookie season again. If you’re a fan of the Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies, you’ve just hit the jackpot…