Three Little Mermaids is a great book to use as a base for some fun and simple beach/mermaid themed activities. The colorful creatures and counting in the book lend themselves to creative play and learning ideas. Use supplies you already have on hand to pull them together. Be sure to check out part 1 (Snacks) and part 2 (Crafts) for more Book … [Read more...]
Disney’s Frozen Inspired Olaf Upcycled Treat Cup
"Put me in summer and I'll be a ..... Happy Snowman!!" You have to love Olaf's overabundant enthusiasm and optimism. He is my hands down favorite character from the massive hit Frozen. Got kids in the house? Grandkids? Little cousins? a neighbor kid living down the street? Yep..then you know what and who I am talking about -the snowman … [Read more...]
Upcycled K Cup Turkey Treat Baskets
If you have a Keurig and go through K-Cups like me, here is a fun way to recycle! Be kind to the earth by up-cycling your k cups after the coffee is gone and dress up the Thanksgiving kids table at the same time with these fun turkey treat baskets. A fun and cute craft that is free is priceless. Add them to your kiddie table, or set them on the … [Read more...]
Jack O’ Lantern Treat Cups – K Cup Upcycle
These fun treat cups are not only a great way to up cycle your discarded K-cups but they are a perfect sized treat to hand out to trick or treaters, your childs classmates, or to family and neighbors. It is easy enough that the children can take part in creating it- how fun are handmade gifts? Drop in a battery operated tea light from the dollar … [Read more...]
Washi Tape School Supplies, Great Back to School Teacher Gift Idea!
These fun Washi taped school and office supplies make an adorable Teacher gift for back to school. Inexpensive items paired with a pretty role of Washi tape or two go from boring to beautiful coordinated desk set in just a few minutes. They also make a nice custom accent for your home office. A nice pen for teacher and coordinating pencils to lend … [Read more...]
*HOT* Craft Box of Your Choice just $9.95 Shipped from Kiwi Crate!! Reg. $19.95
Ready for an incredible deal you can snag for the next few days only?!?! For one week, you can get $10 off any new subscription to Kiwi Crate, you can even PICK your first box!! What is Kiwi Crate? They have all kinds of great craft boxes for the kiddos, everything from a Spy Agent to a Fairy box. All kinds of activities and everything they will … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Chalk Paint at Home
Love the look of chalk paint but not the price tag that comes along with it? Try making your own chalk paint at home. Get the same results for a fraction of the cost, chalk paint can cost upwards of $30-$40 for a small can. This version was only about $11, and I have leftover paint after painting an entire dresser, and a lot of plaster of paris … [Read more...]
Three Little Mermaids: Snacks, Activities, and Crafts, Part 2: Crafts
Three Little Mermaids is a fun board book for toddlers through early elementary, check out my post on snacks to go along with the book here. This post is going to focus on crafts to go along with the book or any mermaid theme you want to do. Mermaid Peg Doll I bought a 5 pack of unfinished wood pegs from Hobby Lobby for about $3.50. They are a … [Read more...]
Coconut Scented Sand Play Dough
Sand Playdough Close your eyes while you are molding this play dough and you will swear you are at the beach on the sand, breezes carrying the heady scent of Hawaiian Tropic to you while you create amazing sandcastles near the ocean.... ok maybe its not that transporting but its pretty fun to play with anyway. Warning- This play dough smells so … [Read more...]
Lucky Clover Pepper Stamps, Frugal & Fun Craft for the Kids
Are you looking for something fun and easy to do with the kids, this is a perfect activity for St. Patrick's day! Frugal and Fun! Very easy too. Be sure to follow me on Pinterest! DIY Lucky Clover Pepper Stamps The St. Patrick’s Day season is the perfect time to enjoy some frugal and fun crafts. Bring some of the luck of … [Read more...]