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2013 Summer Movie Programs for Kids

Stay cool and have fun with your kids this summer with the 2013 summer movie programs at Cinemark and Regal theater chains.  You can various watch G or PG movies on weekday mornings for as little as $.50 each!  Add this to your frugal … Continue reading

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AMF Free Summer Bowling for Kids 2013

AMF Free Summer Bowling for Kids 2013 The AMF Free Summer Bowling for Kids program is back for 2013.  Free summer bowling for kids is one way to get them active without spending much (or anything at all!).  With AMF … Continue reading

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Muffin Tin Monday: St. Patrick’s Day Muffin Tin Meal

For my kids’s St. Patrick’s Day Muffin Tin Meals this year, we did a rainbow theme.  I chose foods of each color of the rainbow, and finished it off with a cloud and a pot of gold!  The kids enjoyed … Continue reading

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Frugal Valentine’s Day Fun: Mini Heart Pizzas (+ Coupon Match-Ups)

Mini heart-shaped pizzas make a fun Valentine’s Day dinner, and are even more fun when the kids get to create their own!  This fun meal and activity was also very frugal.  I made the pizza dough from scratch.  The toppings … Continue reading

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Halloween Kids’ Craft: Paper Plate Spider Web

My preschooler and I made this simple paper plate craft for Halloween. The only supplies needed are a paper plate, scissors, and some yarn or thread. You could use grey, white, or black yarn or thread. We used black embroidery … Continue reading

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Back To School Craft: Elephant Fridge Clip

With school back in session, piles of papers will soon follow.  Fliers, permission slips, menus, homework, and art projects.  This simple craft can be done by kids as young as preschool age, and is a fun way to help organize … Continue reading

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Summer Fun: 3 Camera Activities for Kids

Looking for a fun activity to occupy the last days of summer? Here are three fun scavenger hunt ideas your kids can do with a digital camera. 1. Color Scavenger Hunt with Paint Swatches.  Give your kids a handful of … Continue reading

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4 Patriotic Kids’ Crafts For Independence Day

It’s almost Independence Day! We’ve been celebrating by doing a few crafts centering on the American flag and the colors red, white, and blue.  These 4th of July crafts are all easy enough for young children, and fun for older … Continue reading

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Summertime Treat: No-Drip Popsicles Made With Jell-O

I’ve been wanting to try Jell-o popsicles for a while. I heard that the gelatin keeps the popsicle from dripping everywhere. Good idea, right? I found dozens of different recipes for Jell-o Popsicles, so I experimented with a couple. Here … Continue reading

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Fun for Kids: Magic Milk Fireworks Kitchen Experiment

Kitchen experiments make great indoor fun for kids.  This magic milk fireworks experiment was frugal, easy enough for my preschoolers, and we already had all the supplies on hand.  To do this experiment in your own kitchen you’ll need: a … Continue reading

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