Do you wish mini-golf was a year ’round activity?? Want to play in your own living room?? The girls and I had LOTS of fun playing “carpet golf” using some things we already had on-hand — plus it can be reconfigured again and again! We used a bath sheet for the putting green, and I […]
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Window
January 23, 2012 by
It’s time for another pretty window display — this one was very much inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright! [Update: A kind reader notified me by commenting below that it closely resembles the work of Piet Mondrian. Thanks, Chris!!] I love using tissue paper on glass, and this time I combined the tissue paper with some […]
Cardboard Classroom
January 20, 2012 by
Do your teddy bears need to be educated? Do you want to send them to the best school around?? Then it’s time to enroll them into Miss Clara’s cardboard classroom! Miss Clara grades her papers promptly — with lots of colorful stamps (a yard sale find)! Her classroom is so neat and organized! With lovely […]
10 Simple No-Mess Crafts for Tots
January 18, 2012 by
Crafting with little kids doesn’t have to be a big mess — at least not ALL of the time. Here are ten of our favorite no-mess projects for those days when you’re stuck indoors and don’t want to spend a lot of time cleaning up! Star Garland Heart Tea Tags Colorful Crowns Modern […]
Kid-Friendly Printmaking
January 17, 2012 by
Clara and I did some fun printmaking to make greeting cards using some things we already had on-hand and a mini paint roller from the dollar store (they come in packs of 2 for $1!). This kept her happy and busy all morning long!! As soon as she saw me bring out the stickers and […]
Inspiring Crafts for Martin Luther King, Jr Day
January 15, 2012 by
Kiddos off from school for Martin Luther King, Jr Day? Looking for something artsy and fun to do?? Here are some inspiring crafts, activities, and art projects that promote peace and diversity. I love that each one of these peace signs is unique! Instructions can be found here for this very toddler-friendly art project! […]
7 Tips for Crafting with Cardboard
January 12, 2012 by
Know what I love? Cardboard!!!! Because it is supreme! Cardboard is cheap (or free!), readily available, recyclable, and generally easy to work with. Oh! And the possibilities!! Here are some of my favorite tips and tools for working with glorious cardboard. 1. Stuff ‘Em — In the case of the city blocks I made (shown […]
Puffy Snowflake Paintings
January 11, 2012 by
Do you love painting projects, but are too impatient to wait for the paint to dry?? These puffy snowflake paintings are a fun open-ended art project that is simple and quick to do — with only 30 seconds drying time! I love how each one is completely unique, and the kiddos had SO much FUN […]
2012: A year of Classic, Creative Play (and a Trunki Giveaway!)
January 10, 2012 by
You may have noticed that we are BIG fans of pretend play around here. Some of the reasons why I’m so passionate about pretend play are because it promotes creativity and imagination, helps to develop early problem solving skills, fosters important social skills for kids, and it’s FUN!! Over the years, we’ve found some of […]
5 Art and Craft Projects to Celebrate Winter
January 9, 2012 by
Looking for some fun crafts to celebrate Winter? Need a few good cures for cabin fever?? Here are some of our favorite “go-to” projects to bring some snowy fun to your day! 1. Winter Tree Silhouette — Featured in the latest issue of Create with Me magazine (a BEAUTIFUL publication), this is one of Emily’s […]
Sunday Snapshot — Look Who’s Blogging
January 8, 2012 by
The internet will never be the same again. A cute blog by a 7 year old. She may or may not be my daughter. *Hint: She totally is.
Giveaway — Press Here by Hervé Tullet
January 7, 2012 by
It’s time for another FUN giveaway — this time from my friends at MonkeyReader.com!! MonkeyReader.com is an online bookstore that specializes in children’s books, many at a discount. The best part?? MonkeyReader.com donates five percent (5%) of their profits to non-profit children’s literacy programs and organizations! One of my girls’ favorite books at the moment […]
Cardboard City
January 5, 2012 by
Recently, I spotted these cute cardboard city blocks from Pottery Barn Kids. I liked them, but I didn’t $40 like them — not when I had plenty of free cardboard that was begging me to make something fun and amazing with it. (Does your cardboard ever do that to you??) So I made my own […]
Wordless Wednesday — Icy Ornaments
January 4, 2012 by
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Celebrating PURPLE!!!
January 3, 2012 by
Hey, kids! Do you love purple?? Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves, ’cause this project is for YOU! First, collect various purple art mediums (ie. purple crayons, purple markers, purple paint, etc.) Paint, color, and/or draw… all in beautiful PURPLE!! I promise you won’t even miss those other colors. Not one little bit! […]
Pretend Pretzels Made with Cleaning Cloths
January 2, 2012 by
The kiddos have been enjoying their cardboard cafe immensely!! Since then, there have been some requests for soft pretzels. Well, they didn’t have to twist my arm! I’ve made pretend pretzels from felt before, but this version is SO much easier — no sewing!!! To start, you will need some microfiber cleaning cloths. I found […]
Top 11 Posts of 2011
December 31, 2011 by
Here it is — The moment you’ve all been waiting for… The top 11 posts of 2011!!! 11. First Sewing Basket — I can’t even begin to explain to you how HAPPY Clara was to have a sewing kit of her very own! She still uses this little kit at least a couple of times […]
Post Number 1,000!!
December 29, 2011 by
Guess what? I have some very EXCITING news to share! After three years of blogging, this is officially my 1,000th post here on Frugal Family Fun Blog!!! What an amazing adventure this has been! What started off as a little online project to share some of the silly things I do with the kids, has […]
