frugal fun

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Did you know that kids can bowl for FREE at select bowling centers this summer? It’s all part of a great Kids Bowl Free summer program!  Kids can get TWO free games EVERY DAY at a participating center.  (Most places will require a bowling shoe rental – not included in the program.) Find a participating center near …

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whodunit mystery book club

Here’s a great freebie that is aimed at keeping the kids reading this summer!  Request a FREE Mystery Book Club Starter Kit! The kit will include: One Ron Roy book to get you started (Book included in mystery book club kit will be from one of the following series: A to Z Mysteries, Capital Mysteries, or Calendar …

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 Spring is kind of like Christmas, there are more crafts you can do that you can shake a stick at. Bug and I spent a nice afternoon outside making caterpillars!  The nice things about these crafts is that you probably already have everything you need on hand to make at least one of them! Popsicle Stick …

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I’m a firm believer that fun things for the kids don’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Fun splurges are nice occasionally but I like to fill our weeks with fun things that cost little or nothing to do! Every week I post a round up of FREE things to do on the weekend. …

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nature art

Here’s this week’s frugal craft from MomonDealz!  Check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page. Nature Art Materials: Cardstock Mod Podge Sticks, Rocks, Flowers, Grass, other Nature Items Directions: 1. Take a walk with your child and look for items in nature that could be used to create art. Help your child identify certain things and which are appropriate to take as …

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whodunit mystery book club

Here’s a great freebie that is aimed at keeping the kids reading this summer!  Request a FREE Mystery Book Club Starter Kit! The kit will include: One Ron Roy book to get you started (Book included in mystery book club kit will be from one of the following series: A to Z Mysteries, Capital Mysteries, or Calendar …

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Save-Money

When it comes to saving money, no amount is too small. When you find a money saving tip that works for you, run with it! All those little savings add up. Today’s tip is to borrow movies from your local library! That’s right, if you have a library card, that means you can check out movies at …

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reindeerfood

One fun thing we started doing last year is putting out “reindeer food” on Christmas Eve.  Silly Bug (just 2 at the time) thought we were actually feeding the lighted deer in the yard.  LOL! Here’s how you make “reindeer food”: Dry Oats Sugar and/or red and green sprinkles Glitter How much of each depends on how big a batch …

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Each week Mom On Dealz’s brings us  a craft you can complete with your child that is fun, educational, and frugal! This craft is fun, delicious and giftable! Brownie in a Jar Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup white sugar 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup Hershey kisses 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 small plastic baggie Sprinkles Ribbon Mason Jar Labels Directions: 1. …

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AC Moore: Saturday November 19th from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm Buy & Decorate for Free – Charger Plate and Plastic Ornaments.  View Demonstrations from K’NEX MarioKart Starter Set, Crayola Model Magic Jewelry Boutique, and Wilton Gingerbread House AC Moore: Sunday November 20th from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm Mint Marshmallow Pops Make n’ Mold Candy Making Demo! Bass …

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Here is a craft from Mom On Dealz that is fun, educational, and frugal.  Fall is here and halloween is around the corner, so here is a cute little pumpkin you can make!  Be sure to read all the way to the bottom where there are egg related educational activities you can do with your …

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Each week, MomOnDealz brings us a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal!  September 19th was National Talk Like A Pirate Day (what fun!) so I just had to do some pirate themed craft ideas! This week I am giving you 3 crafts! For past crafts, visit here! Pirate Treasure Box Materials: Baby Wipe Container, Tissue Box, …

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