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…

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…

simple and fun craft for kids using supplies your already have at home to make ocean animals.

Paper Plate Fish Craft

This paper plate fish craft is the perfect under the sea activity for kids who love the ocean! Are you ready for a fun and cheap craft that your kids…

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…

Here are some great crafts to entertain your nature lovers. These cheap boredom busting butterfly crafts are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages.

5 Springtime Butterfly Crafts

The Best List Of Butterfly Crafts For Kids! Who doesn’t love a good butterfly craft. So I compiled a list of my top 5 butterfly crafts, activities, and art projects…

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…

Popsicle Stick Dot Matching Game

If you have a few popsicle sticks and dot stickers, you can make a fun and engaging matching game for kids.  I’m always on the hunt for fun learning games….

Air fryer mini pizzas – the easiest meal you’ll ever make. My family loves this quick dinner idea so much and I love it because it’s fast and only has 3 basic ingredients. My kids love to help make each mini pizza. Even my toddler can help with this simple recipe. Air fryer mini pizzas are great for busy weeknight dinners, after school snacks, and school lunches.

5 Minute Air Fryer Mini Pizzas

The fastest, most delicious homemade pizzas ever! Your kids will beg for this recipe over and over.  Ok, I’ve done it. I’ve found the best way to make homemade pizza…

Summer Fun

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,…

Spark creativity with this fun canvas craft! Blow colorful bubbles onto canvas for a stunning, abstract effect. Ideal for birthday parties, summer camps, or family fun. Try it now!

Bubble Painting

How to paint with bubbles using cheap Dollar Store art supplies.  When I say this easy art activity is magical, I mean it! Bubble Painting is a fun activity that…

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…

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…

Easy Popsicle Stick Flower Bookmarks

A easy and fun craft for kids of all ages that encourages reading and creativity. How fun are these adorable pipe cleaner flower bookmarks? This DIY bookmark is such a…

Frozen Dinosaur Eggs

Frozen Dinosaur Eggs are the perfect outdoor activity to build fine motor skills while your children use fun, imaginative play! These frozen eggs are great for all ages! My kids…

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…

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…

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…

Magnetic Shapes Sensory Activity

Learning shapes? Try this magnetic shapes sensory activity at home! I love a good hands on activity for kids, especially one that helps them learn. Learning shapes is one of…

Quick Bites

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…

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…

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…

Baking at home has never been easier with this flavorful homemade brown sugar recipe. the best baking ingredient made in 5 minutes or less!

Homemade Brown Sugar

My kids and I love baking together. We’re always making cookies, cakes, and other sweet treats. BUT, the brown sugar in my pantry is always hard no matter how quickly…

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…