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Fun and Frugal Uses for Leftover Balloons

My son’s birthday was on Friday, and of course we had balloons. I use balloons a lot around my house in various ways, and until I was reminded this weekend, I almost forgot to share some of the creative and frugal things you can do with balloons. It is amazing the everyday things we take for granted, when we can use them all over again in a frugal way. Usually when you buy a bag of balloons, you don’t blow them all up. Perfect for using them in other ways around the house. Laundry Room My favorite place to use … Continue reading →

Water Balloon Fun

Yesterday, I helped my boys get ready for a water balloon fight. It was a perfect afternoon for playing with water balloons. It was hot, dry, and being hit with water actually felt great. I’d bought the balloons on an impulse purchase at the dollar store. Next time we will spend a little more. They were not quality made. We were all more than a little wet by the time we’d filled and tied the balloons. Several burst before we even touched them. A couple of balloons had tears in them and wouldn’t hold water. Quite a few tore as … Continue reading →

Balloons Are Great For More Than Air

Looking for a great outdoor summer activity for kids? Balloons can be an inexpensive way to entertain kids of various ages, and provide a little experimentation with science at the same time. Pick up an inexpensive package of balloons and let your imagination guide you in providing an afternoon of play and science for one child or a group… Everyone knows how fun and messy water balloons can be—but you can fill balloons with other materials and have all sorts of playful activity. Consider foodstuffs from your kitchen—flour, rice, cornmeal, small beans—as balloon fillers. Stretch the opening on a balloon … Continue reading →

Hold On To Those Shiny Holiday Balloons!

They are a popular decoration used to embellish homes to celebrate birthdays, graduations, Mother’s Day, anniversaries, actually… come to think of it there must be a Mylar balloon (those metal-foil helium balloons) designed to mark just about every special occasion known to man. My daughter loves the shiny balloons and we use them to decorate our home for a number of special events. Tomorrow is Mother’s Day (we already have a balloon bouquet floating around the living room courtesy of my parents) and Sunday is also the day many students that attend our local college will earn their diplomas. I … Continue reading →

Last Minute Decorating Ideas for Valentine’s Day

It only takes a few moments to change the mood of any room. So, even if tomorrow’s date sneaked up on you and you still have things to do to get ready, you can squeeze in a few simple, last minute touches to help make any space say Happy Valentine’s Day. Heart Placemats Michele had some cute ideas for decorating and for heart-shaped food, so what better way to serve such items than on Valentines themed plates atop heart-shaped placemats? You’ll need twelve hearts for each placemat. Cut them about 6” high by 6” wide. You can use fabric, lace … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day for the Whole Family

While you may have plans to do something special with or for your spouse on Valentine’s Day, it can also be an event celebrated by the entire family. Your home can become a Valentine’s Day wonderland with just a few quick, special touches. Balloons I love balloons. They are festive and make great decorations for any occasion. Even just a few plain red balloons will change the mood, although you can find a great assortment of styles and colors especially for Valentine’s Day. Streamers You don’t have to reserve streamers for birthday parties. They add color and fun to any … Continue reading →

Valentine’s Day: Six Days and Counting

Are you running out of time? There are only six days left until Valentine’s Day! Do you have it all planned? Are you ready? If time or money (or both) are tight this year, the following ideas may provide some inspiration for your Valentine’s Day celebration: Make a Gift Put together a pocketsize photo album filled with pictures of the two of you. Include photos from when you were dating, from your wedding, your first Christmas together, etc. Another idea is to start a scrapbook for your spouse. Add concert ticket stubs and other “souvenirs” from special dates along with … Continue reading →

Visiting An Inflatable House of Horrors

You’ve heard of homes built of wood and brick. You may have even heard of structures made of clay and aluminum. But, how about a house made of a highly malleable but far less durable material: balloons. Leave it to New York’s Larry Moss to find a way to out do his wacky air-filled masterpieces. Moss’ website is filled with pictures of his balloon creations from humans to monsters, animals to food items. But even he admits his latest creation is one for the record books: a 10-room, 10,000-square-foot, walk-through haunted house made out of 130,000 latex balloons covering everything … Continue reading →

Fun with Balloons and Squirt Guns

Do you remember the game you played at carnivals when you were little, where you had to squirt water into a clown’s mouth until the balloon above filled with air and popped? That was a lot of fun but there are other fun games your kids can play using squirt guns and balloons. Try one of these relay races! They are great for birthday parties, picnics, or just for some laughs, and they are also fun ways to cool off on a hot day. Start by having one child from each team stand at the opposite end of the yard … Continue reading →

Balloon Party Games

If you’ve got a party, you’ve probably got some balloons. Not only are they great decorations, but you can use them for some fun games. Here are a few super simple games to get you started. For all these balloons, clear out a space and move furniture and other hazards. All of these games work well with all ages, but pair little ones up with an adult for the Balloon Stomp. Balloon Blow Divide into small groups and have each group stand in a tight circle, with arms around each other’s backs. On go, each team throws a balloon up … Continue reading →