For a fun treat, Mark and I whipped up this batch of delicious donuts with the kiddos, and they haven’t stopped smiling ever since! I have never made donuts before, and these are very quick and super-simple to make! The recipe can be found here. Have fun!!
Let’s Build a Town!
February 23, 2012 by
Need to bring some excitement to your set of blocks?? Black masking tape is a fun and easy way for kiddos to build their own roads and towns. Added bonus — very little clean up!! We love the Melissa and Doug Town Blocks Wooden Play Set — it comes with cars, trees, buildings, and road […]
Pretend Office
February 21, 2012 by
Do you dread doing your taxes? Are the forms too confusing for you? Wish there was an easier way?? Now there is!! Call to make an appointment for Emily & Clara’s Tax Services, Inc. — the friendliest customer service, and most accurate tax returns ever! They are the hardest working team in the […]
We Have a NEW NAME!!
February 20, 2012 by
Have you heard the news?? Frugal Family Fun Blog has a NEW name! Welcome to Inner Child Fun!! We’re the same blog with the same mission to inspire parents to spend more quality time with the kids and less money doing it, but now with a name that’s easier to say, remember, and type. Be […]
6 Creative Spring Crafts with Paper Plates
February 17, 2012 by
Have some extra paper plates on-hand?? Want to craft up something fun and Spring-like with the kiddos?? Here are six inspiring ideas from around the web to get you started! 1. This adorable Paper Plate Nest looks like so much fun to make! Found via Parents.com 2. I love the colorful look and simplicity of these Paper […]
Valentine Pencil Toppers
February 9, 2012 by
Looking for a fun, useful, non-food Valentine treat to give to friends?? Something that’s super quick and cheap to make?? Then get yourself over to Target’s dollar section where you can buy pencils in packs of 10 for $1. Make some fun tags to go along with them! Want to make some of your own?? […]
Curb Appeal on the Cheap
February 7, 2012 by
Want to add some curb appeal to your home without breaking the bank?? You can! And in just 3 easy steps!! Step 1: Sweep up the sidewalk to remove any dirt or debris. Step 2: Make some sidewalk chalk stencils with heavy cardstock paper (Hint: Old file folders or pieces of cardboard from empty […]
“Tiled” Photo Frame
February 3, 2012 by
I saved some of these paint tiles the girls made the other day for some late night crafting of my own — with a cheap clear acrylic photo frame from the dollar store. After a bit of experimenting, it turns out the “tiles” can be glued to plastic with a bit of Plaid Mod Podge (I […]
Fun Valentine’s Day Gifts and Treats for Kids
February 2, 2012 by
Know what I love?? Surprising the kiddos with little gifts and treats for Valentine’s Day to let them know how special they are! And you don’t have to spend a lot of money to do it. A BIG thank you to our lovely Pinterest contributor, Stacy from Kids Stuff World for pinning these inspiring ideas […]
Kid-Made Paint Skin Tiles
February 1, 2012 by
These paint skin tiles were lots of fun to make, and they are great for mosaics and collage work! I set up a tray with some parchment paper and spread some leftover acrylic paint on top. Then I invited Clara over to swirl the paint around using toothpicks and craft sticks! She thought this was […]
Kiss Flip Book
January 30, 2012 by
When my father was battling cancer, Emily wanted to make something extra special for him. Something that would fit in his wallet, so it would be easy for him to take it to chemo and radiation treatments. Isn’t she so thoughtful?? When I came across this post at Color Me Katie (I adore her!!), I […]
10 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
January 28, 2012 by
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse for some handmade crafting fun! Here are ten of our favorite (frugal) Valentine’s Day crafts from the archives. Love Bugs “Bee Mine” Valentine’s Day Cards Thumb-printed Heart Wrapping Paper No-Sew Felt Heart Cookie Play Set Valentine Felt Mail Set Valentine Collage Placemats Reverse Resist Paintings Paint Chip Valentine […]
Carpet Golf!
January 25, 2012 by
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 […]
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.
