Well, I think this is pretty neat! Create your own DIY tea bags using coffee filters! This is perfect for gift giving and creating your own tea blends!
Thanks, Anita!
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Here’s a cute little Summer project for anyone that is able to do simple sewing. Make your own Flower Hair Clips!
These would make a fabulous gift for any girl on your gift list.
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Keep the kids busy with this simple craft and add a sweet touch to your Thanksgiving table with fun turkey napkin rings made out of pipe cleaners! Pipe cleaners (chenille stems) are always a great medium for many craft projects. They keep kids engaged and can be used in a multitude of ways to craft anything their imaginations can hold. Not to mention they are also really inexpensive to purchase and are great for fine motor development. What else can you think of to craft from these pipe cleaners?
SUPPLIES:
For each napkin ring, you will need only 5 pipe cleaners
DIRECTIONS:
Twist brown pipe cleaner so that half of the center is a circle, then bend end into an upside “u” wrap around circle to secure. Wrap remaining end around ring to tuck it out of the way and strengthen the ring.
Cut remaining colored pipe cleaners in half. Take one color bend it in half, wrap it around circle body of turkey, fold each end down to make a feather. Repeat all the way around with each color.
Cut off a ½” piece of remaining red pipe cleaner, and about ¾” of orange, bend red pipe cleaner around the orange and bunch up to form your turkeys waddle, finally bend orange in half towards the brown turkey head to finish the beak.
Slide ring over napkin, voila!
The temperature is finally getting cooler outside! This does mean, however, that the opportunities to get outside to play can be interrupted by rain or snow. But you’ll be ready for those rainy days with these fun activities that will keep you from hearing “I’m bored”!
Pick an easy family favorite recipe and let the kids help you with the preparation. Assign responsibilities based on age and ability of your child – you are there to supervise! The kids will be proud of what they helped to create and more eager to help you in the kitchen at regular meal times as well! There is nothing more fun than eating something that you helped to make!
Put on some music, then sing and dance! This gets all that pent-up energy that would have been spent outside playing. It’s a time to just be silly and get all of you some exercise. Share some of your favorite songs from your childhood and let the kids tell you about some of theirs as well. Make sure to pick music that is upbeat and especially anything with a chorus that is catchy and singable!
There is nothing more fun than making objects out of dough you helped to make yourself. One basic recipe is 2 cups flour, 2 cups warm water, 1 cup salt, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon cream of tartar. Mix and heat until it starts to hold together. Food coloring and scented oils can be added for color and smell. Making a really big batch lets you make multiple colors and scents, just let your imaginations go wild!
Make a ball out of several pairs of socks and take turns shooting into a laundry or trash basket from various distances. Make it a tournament and allow bigger kids to block shots (unless this will lead to arguments, of course!)
Throw blankets or tablecloths over tables and chairs, take the cushions off the couch and create a cozy hideaway for the day. Take flashlights into the fort, read stories and eat lunch in the fort. Pretend you are camping in the great outdoors even though you are still home! If you still have nap time, it would be fun to have nap time in the fort as well.
These are a new to us thing, but my girls love playing with water beads! I put a bunch in a big container and gave them some measuring cups, spoons, small bowls and little animal figurines. They can dump, switch and squish with these for at least an hour! Although we haven’t tried this yet, but I’ve heard they make great stress balls when you stuff them into balloons.
While there can be an endless list of indoor activities, I hope you enjoyed these 5 budget friendly ideas! How do you keep the kids entertained on rainy days?
This is such a neat project and one that I hope to implement with Sienna in the future! Learn how to make your own money jars so the kids can learn to Give, Save and Live with the money they collect inside!
Do you love to keep your favourite recipes in a binder? You’ve got to check out this easy DIY recipe binder from SimplyKierste.com! She’s got free printables for you so it’s easy to organize a recipe binder!
