Tag Archives: Age

Fall Craft Projects: Fun with Pumpkin Seeds

Sure, you can salt, bake, and snack on pumpkin seeds from now until well after Halloween, but believe me there are much more constructive (and need I mention, FUN) things you can do with the pale flat seeds than pick them out of your teeth. Here are just a couple kid-friendly craft projects that come alive with help from the seasonal seeds: Pumpkin Seed Necklace Leave it to Martha Stewart to figure out a way to turn a seed into a piece of jewelry. Got pumpkin seeds? Then you have the foundation for a pretty necklace. Simply, scoop the seeds … Continue reading →

Homemade Holiday Decorations: Fun with Pinecones

It’s affordable, it’s fun, it’ll keep your children busy for hours, and at the end you’ll have incredible items to decorate your home with… what more could you ask for in a holiday craft project? The pinecone owls are a cute way to get your family into the Halloween spirit. While the pinecone turkeys make for unique place card holders during your Thanksgiving get together. If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year consider having a separate craft table set up for the kids so they can construct the pinecone turkeys while the real bird cooks in the oven. The simple … Continue reading →

“Too Young” Grandma Gets Shafted at Toy Store

Exactly how young is too young to be a grandparent? The question was raised earlier this month when Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin announced that at 44 years young she would soon be a grandma to her teenage daughter Bristol’s child. Turns out Palin has something in common with a Phoenix woman, who at age 49 made headlines when she was considered “too young” to be a grandparent by Toys R Us. The popular retailer recently circulated 20% off coupons to be used on Grandparents Day (September 7th) so doting grandmas and grandpas could treat their offspring to a … Continue reading →

Pumpkin Pots

Okay, Okay, I know it is not yet September, but everywhere I go I see the fall season. The weather has gotten cooler all of a sudden, with temperatures in the low seventies and comfortable, instead of the high eighties and nineties with humidity. Halloween and fall decorations are already in the stores, and our local orchard is advertising pick-your-own apples. All of this has put me in the mood for a pumpkin-theme craft for the home. While I’ve made this craft in past years, I recently saw a version of this idea in a free magazine put out by … Continue reading →

Backyard Preschool Summer Olympics

Why should the little ones miss out on all of the Summer Olympic fun? You can host a backyard preschool olympics that will be sure to be a great time for everyone. The kids will learn all about moving their bodies and working as a team. They can gain confidence in their abilities, as well as a little exercise. Why not plan a backyard preschool summer olympics for your next preschool playdate, birthday party or moms camp? You can hold it for one day only, or host the event for a few days. It is up to you. Here are … Continue reading →

Needs In Your Community And Beyond

Sometimes it may seem as we look around our community, we see so many areas of need. We could shrug our shoulders and decide ‘The problems are too big. I can’t do anything, so why bother trying?’ Imagine if God had taken that attitude with the world and the problem of sin! What a dreadful state we would be in. But God sent His Son to pay the price for, and deal with our sins, Isaiah 53:5-12 and John 3:16. Instead of admitting defeat, we could look at the skills, talent sand resources we have and see how they can … Continue reading →

Homemade Scoop Toy

Who says that you have to buy all of your toys? Creating your own toys can be find and very frugal. Here is one idea that you can try. Do you know those plastic scoop toys that you can purchase? They consist of a scoop, a ball and a string. If you purchase one in the store, expect to pay at least $10-20. If you make this toy at home using materials that you already have, then the toy is free. Your kids will have hours of fun playing with this toy, and it is suitable for different ages. The … Continue reading →

More Uses for Cans 2

In reply to a reader request, here are more uses for cans. This is part two of a two-part series. Flatten soda cans and turn them into bats by painting the cans and adding cardboard wings. In fact, there are so many different animal crafts that you can make with crushed cans with a little bit of paint and a little bit of imagination. Make a beer can roof. This is a great idea for the truly frugal. Collect beer and soda cans from friends and neighbors. See the instructions for the roof right here: Beer Can Roof Punch drainage … Continue reading →

More Uses for Cans

Recently, I received an e-mail from a reader who asks about reusing aluminum and other food cans. She always gets a good deal on canned food, so she uses quite a bit of it. After emptying the cans, she washes them out and stacks them in her pantry. “The cans are taking over my kitchen,” she writes. “Is there something I can do with the cans, other than recycling them?” A while back, I did post an article on reusing tin cans. Since then, I’ve found some more ideas. Of course, you can always recycle the cans, but isn’t it … Continue reading →

Frugal Uses for Tissue Paper

Did you have a good Valentines Day? I hope you enjoyed it. Now, after all of the flowers, candy and jewelry has been given and received, you may find yourself with a flurry of leftover tissue paper. Don’t throw it out! Here are some great frugal uses for that tissue paper. Make them into tissue paper flowers. This is probably one of the easiest and nicest uses for leftover Valentine tissue paper. All of the pinks, whites and reds that are leftover will make beautiful tissue paper flowers. Tear the tissue paper into little squares and use them to decorate … Continue reading →