Tag Archives: fun for kids

Cure For Cabin Fever

Or, for a traditional fever. My 5-year-old is currently battling a fever, strep throat and swollen sinuses, and the activity that I’m sharing with you today has proven to be just as effective in cheering her up, as it would for kids suffering from cabin fever. After all, nothing beats the winter blues like a cupcake. And if that cupcake is in the shape of an adorable polar bear, then all the better. The following kid-friendly kitchen project is ideal for housebound children, who are going stir-crazy, and for parents looking to preserve their sanity: POLAR BEAR CUPCAKES Ingredients: Vanilla … Continue reading →

A Week’s Worth of Halloween-themed Fun

Our local Target has already moved the Halloween items to the back corner of the store to make room for miles and miles of Christmas decorations. Yesterday I counted seven aisles that are dedicated to all things Christmas while the Halloween gear has been reduced to just three… and we’re not even a week into October yet! Despite Target’s push to get us thinking in terms of stockings, trees and ornaments, my family is still relishing the fall season and counting down to Halloween by participating in holiday-themed activities. If you are looking for a way to seize the season … Continue reading →

A Week’s Worth of Fall Fun

Welcome to autumn. Monday was the first official day of fall and to celebrate we kicked off a slew of simple projects to celebrate the season. Whether you are looking for affordable ways to decorate your home or you simply need kid-friendly art projects to keep your little ones busy as they count down to Halloween the following blogs should come in quite handy: Simple Halloween Crafts: Fun with Paper Plates. Banish the “Mom-I’m-bored” blues by letting your kids turn ordinary paper plates into legitimate Halloween decorations. These craft projects are perfect for cash strapped families looking to get into … Continue reading →

Cold Outside? Stay Inside – A Fun, Frugal Idea for Entertaining Your Kids

The brisk cold winter days have approached. In fact, some states have already had their first dump of the white flaky stuff. Which would be great, because children love to play in the snow. However, not all of us are lucky enough to get the great snowfall this early, so children tend to avoid being outside in the bitter cold. So what do you do with them? Sure, you can take them to movies, the arcade, bowling, skating, etc. But all of that costs money. How do you entertain children inside all winter long on a budget? It’s not as … Continue reading →