Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. Earth Day has passed but Arbor Day is April 27th!! This craft is all about recycling and creating a beautiful piece of art featuring your child’s precious handprint at the same time!  If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page.  If you enjoy my crafts, please be sure to share them on Pinterest! Newspaper Art Materials: Cereal Box Newspaper Mod Podge Paint Directions: 1.  Grab … Read entire article »

    Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. April 19th is National High Five day so this week the crafts are centered around hands! If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page. If you enjoy my crafts, please be sure to share them on Pinterest! Handprint Crafts   High Five Jar Materials: Cleaning Wipe Canister Card Stock Mod Podge Directions: 1.  Clean and dry the canister. 2.  Create a label for the canister.  Ours says “Will’s … Read entire article »

Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. April 13th is National Scrabble Day which is a fun game that can be used to enhance your child’s vocabulary.  When I googled Scrabble crafts I was amazed how how popular the ones below were-I had never seen them!  If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page. If you enjoy my crafts, please be sure to share them … Read entire article »

  Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. Easter is this week and many of you will by dyeing eggs with your little ones. Below are some ideas for the leftover egg cartons!  If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page. If you enjoy my crafts, please be sure to share them on Pinterest! Egg Carton Butterflies: Materials: Egg Carton Markers Cardstock Glue Pipe Cleaner Directions: 1.  Clean and dry the egg carton. 2.  Cut the bottom … Read entire article »

  Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. Easter is quickly approaching so the next couple of weeks will be Easter Crafts.  If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page. If you enjoy my crafts, please be sure to share them on Pinterest Homemade Easter Basket Materials: Cardboard box Construction paper Paint Decor of your choice (depends on theme of your basket) Markers Glue or Mod Podge Googly eyes Directions: 1.  Cut the lid of … Read entire article »

  Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. The first day of Spring was 3/20 so I thought it was a perfect excuse to go on a nature walk with my son.  While walking we searched for “treasures” that we could use to create pictures.  If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page. If you enjoy my crafts, please be sure to share them … Read entire article »

Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. Since St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend I used pictures with this holiday’s symbols; however, this craft can easily be altered to be for any holiday (check out the educational activities at the bottom for ideas)! If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page. If you enjoy my crafts, please be sure to share them on … Read entire article »

Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal.  Since St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching, I just had to center this week’s craft around this fun holiday!  If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page. If you enjoy my crafts, please be sure to share them on Pinterest! Rainbow of Learning Materials: Bisquick Box or Small Cereal Box Construction Paper-Various Colors Markers or Paint Craft knife Glue Glitter Directions: … Read entire article »

Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. Yesterday was Mardi Gras, but February is referred to as Mardi Gras month so I thought the kids would love this craft-I was right, mine really had fun! If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page. If you enjoy my crafts, please be sure to share them on Pinterest! Hand & Foot Print Mardi Gras Masks Materials: Multi-Colored Cardstock Pencil & Glue Popsicle Sticks … Read entire article »

Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. February 20th is President’s Day and when I taught in public schools, we always made Presidential Silhouettes.  This week I’ve branched off of that idea to give you a great momento of your child/children. If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page.  If you enjoy my crafts, please be sure to share them on Pinterest! Patriotic Silhouettes Materials: Photographs of your child/children Glue Construction paper Scissors   Directions: … Read entire article »

Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal. My Facebook fans requested one last Valentine’s Day craft so enjoy! If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page. Valentine’s “Hooked on You” Plastic Water Bottle Craft Materials: Plastic water bottle Construction paper or tissue paper cut into small pieces and 2 “fin” pieces Glue or Mod Podge String Lollipops Directions: … Read entire article »

Each week I bring you a kids craft that is fun, educational, and frugal.  This week’s craft(s) are all about Valentine’s Day!  I have included 3 crafts-one for a teacher gift, one for a kids Valentine’s treat, and one for a grandparent’s card. If you’ve missed any previous crafts, check out Momondealz’s Kids Frugal Fun page! If you’re looking for more Valentine’s Day ideas, check out my posts with Homemade Valentines Gifts and Valentines Quotes!   Grandparent’s Card: The … Read entire article »

  Each week I bring you a craft that can be done with or for your children that is fun, educational, and frugal!  January 29th is National Puzzle Day and since Valentine’s Day gifts are on everyone’s minds, I have combined the 2 holidays!  Plus, after googling puzzles and finding these simple and cute popsicle puzzles all over the place, I just had to share them! If you have missed past crafts, you can visit them … Read entire article »

  Each week I bring you a craft that is fun, educational, and frugal.  January 19th is National Popcorn Day and with Valentine’s Day less than a month away, this craft is a delicious and fun way to celebrate both! If you’ve missed past crafts, you can view them under my Kids Frugal Fun page. Popcorn Valentine’s Day Hearts   Materials/Ingredients: 2 Bags of Microwave Popcorn 3.5 Tablespoons Butter 1 Bag of Mini Marshmallows (1) 3 oz Strawberry Jello Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter (or … Read entire article »