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Free Kid’s Events in March

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Looking for something fun for the kids to do this month? Entertainment doesn’t always have to be expensive. If you know where to look, you can find frugal and free events that are designed for kids to participate in. Here’s a quick list of ones to check out. St. Patrick’s Day Parades The most kid-friendly part of the St. Patrick’s Day celebration would be, without a doubt, the St. Patrick’s Day parade! Check your local newspaper (or their website) to learn about when and where a parade will take place near you. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, so parades … Continue reading →

Make Teacher Gift Giving Fun

The end of May is like Christmas around here, in terms of gift buying. With Mother’s Day, graduation, and various weddings, I’m just about tapped out. Then, just when I think I’ve caught a break, I get an email from my kindergartner’s room moms reminding me that the end of school is just around the corner and I’m responsible for coughing up a thank you and birthday gift for my daughter’s teacher. The email was sent to the parents of all the kindergartners offering to pool our money to purchase a large gift. We also have the option to make … Continue reading →

Ways To Go Green on St. Patrick’s Day

It may not be a national holiday in this country, but March 17th is a day to celebrate nonetheless. St. Patrick’s Day is for the Irish, those who wish they were Irish, and those who are simply looking for a reason to drink… I mean… party… I mean… wear green. For my family, which happens to be part Irish, March 17th is a day filled with parades, corned beef and cabbage and crafts. Even if you are not Irish you can get into the spirit by going green with these fun activities: Green Shaving Cream: Add a few drops of … Continue reading →

Making Affordable Holiday Crafts from Fruit and Candy

Don’t break the bank trying to deck your halls this holiday season. Rather, look around your home for inexpensive materials that can be transformed into festive seasonal decor. Two of my favorite frugal materials: fruit and candy. Both are popular this time of year, and you can cut down on costs even more by using fruit and candy that have been given to you as gifts. It’s very simple. Take a look: FLOATING CRANBERRY CANDLE Materials: 1 large clear glass punch bowl 3 12-oz. bags of fresh cranberries (amount will vary depending on size of bowl) 4 floating candles 6 … Continue reading →

The Power of Finger Paint

If you are looking for a great activity for your toddler or preschooler, consider finger paint. Yes, I know it is messy, but you can’t beat finger paint for a young child when it comes to discovery and development. From the colors to the squishy texture between little fingers, finger paint is an opportunity to learn all sorts of things. Here are a few tips to help you get the most you can from experiencing finger paint with your child. As mentioned about, many parents are put off by the potential mess of finger painting. A little preparation can make … Continue reading →

Activities That Teach #10 COOKIE PAINT!

Here’s a fun, yummy summer activity to do with your child. Prerequisite Skills: Grasps object in one hand. Uses thumb in opposition with two fingers. Moves wrist in side to side motion. Moves hand and forearm to a target. Moves wrist in up and down motion. Materials Needed: Sturdy cookies. (Use your own recipe, and get creative. Sugar cookies, gingerbread, or chocolate chip cookies without the chips work well, if they are thick and larger than usual. Get creative. You can use cookie cutters to vary the shapes of the cookies, or make GIANT cookies to paint on. If you … Continue reading →

Simple Crafts from Paper Plates

Lady Bug Place one paper plate face down. Paint the back black. Turn the second paper plate face down and paint it red. When dry, cut it in half. Color black circles randomly on the red sections, or cut circles from black construction paper or felt and glue them on. Cut a larger square from another paper plate and color it black (or cover it with black felt or paper). Staple the circle to the top of the black plate. This is the head. Cut a black pipe cleaner if half and staple the pieces onto the head as antennas. … Continue reading →

Christmas Decor: Crafts for Kids

‘Tis the Season for decorating, and if you can keep the kids from getting bored during Christmas vacation at the same time, that’s definitely a bonus. The following craft ideas are fun for parent and child alike, and they will keep your kids busy decking the halls: Break out the Silly String Silly String as a Christmas decoration? You bet! It makes great garland for tiny trees, wreaths, and pine branches. You will want to lay down newspaper before starting this project, or perhaps go outside if the weather isn’t too forbidding. Give children a miniature Christmas tree, pine bough, … Continue reading →