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Sidewalk Chalk Games

Break out the sidewalk chalk and think big! With a yard stick, or a board to use for a straight edge, your kids can use the chalk to draw a giant checkerboard or chess game on the driveway or patio. As a plus, it takes a while to color in all those squares! And it’s a good lesson in measuring and parallel lines. For checkers you can use different colors of paper plates. For chess pieces, you could draw pictures on the plates, or even use stuffed animals. I’m thinking the kids could even be markers themselves and play a … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk Eggs

Here is a great frugal Easter gift that the kids will love. It is a great addition to any Easter basket, or as a gift to be used year round. You can make your own sidewalk chalk eggs with a few simple ingredients in practically no time at all. I love this gift idea because it is an Easter basket filler that doesn’t require a trip to the dentist. And it is very frugal because it costs much less than buying traditional Easter basket toys. The chalk eggs can be used any time at all, not just at Easter. My … Continue reading →

Outdoor Fun

If your kids love to play outside, or if you’re looking for ways to get them out into the fresh air more often, try some of these ideas. Squirters Save squirt bottles such as those that ketchup, mustard, or other condiments come in and wash them out. Remove the labels and write your child’s name on a bottle with permanent marker. Give each child one and let them fill the bottles with water. They make great squirters and your children will have fun chasing each other around and getting wet. You might want to fix one up for yourself, since … Continue reading →