Category: kidscrafts
Altoids Tin Projects Fun
| May 30, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, crafts, diy, gifts, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, occasions, repurpose, reusable |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom I love Altoids : minty, refreshing, natural and the perfect cure to bad breath – they also come in a great reusable tin box. I have always hated tossing out my altoid tins but I've never quite known how to best use them. Lucky for me, a few brilliant minds out there in the blogosphere came up with some incredible ideas for reusing… more
Cheap Father’s Day Ideas For Kids To Make
| May 29, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, craftsbeauty, decorcrafts, fun, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, occasions, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Father’s day is all about Dad – make him feel special and important this Father’s Day by making a gift or memories he will cherish forever. You don’t have to break the bank to put on a spectacular Father’s Day – I searched the net, high and low, to find easy and fun gifts and ideas for Father’s Day fun with the kids.… more
Nutella Recipe & Other Off-The-Beaten Path Recipes
| May 16, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under crafts, food, fun, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, kitchen, kitchencrafts, occasions |
Nutella Recipe and More by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Having had the wonderful opportunity to live in Europe for half a year, thanks to my mom’s hard work, I became addicted to both nutella and kinder surprise eggs. Now almost fifteen years later, my budget really doesn’t allow me to splurge on such treats all that often and I must admit I miss them (although – my waist… more
Summer Party Games
| May 12, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under birthday, celebrate, celebrationcrafts, diy, features, fun, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, sensory, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Summer is upon us and I personally couldn't be happier : though I have become a hardened New Englander at 31 years of age , there is nothing like the freedom of being able to go outside without five layers on. From the Cheapskate Mom perspective : summer is much less expensive to fill with fun – lakes, beaches, playgrounds, sidewalk chalk, sprinklers,… more
Cheapskate Bowling For Kids
| May 10, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under crafts, craftsbeauty, diy, entertainment, fun, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, repurpose, sodabottle, summer |
Kids Bowl Free At Home by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom I absolutely love bowling – it’s exciting, competitive, builds confidence and dexterity – and it’s also expensive , especially in this economic climate. One thing I’ve learned from living on a cheapskate’s budget it : Think Outside The Box, or in this case – Think Outside The Alley. Who says your kids can’t enjoy a fun afternoon bowling?… more
Great Teacher Gifts
| May 10, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under celebrate, celebrationcrafts, crafts, craftsbeauty, decor, decorcrafts, diy, gifts, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, summer |
Teacher Appreciation Gifts Your Wallet Will Love by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom With the end of the school year coming right up, it's that time of the year again …. teacher appreciation gifts. Time for us parents and students to take a moment and thank the teachers who have helped our child grow, learn and play. It's a wonderful tradition to teach our children about the value… more
Cheap Sprinkler For Kids : Soda Bottle & Hose
| May 8, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under crafts, craftsbeauty, diy, entertainment, fun, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, repurpose, sodabottle, summer |
Soda Bottle + Hose = Homemade Sprinkler from the RePurpose & Soda Bottle Series by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Ah, summer : baseball, swimming, hot dogs (in my case veggie dogs), boilerplate novels, lawn chairs, parades, and no school. What's a mom on a budget to do when the kids are bored with their usual summer haunts and want something new to do? If you don't have easy… more
