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Fantastically Frugal Family Fun
By Lori Enos
Family activities don't have to be elaborate or costly to be enjoyable. Often the simplest activities are the ones kids enjoy the most. We've taken our kids to Walt Disney World and a host of other extravagant vacations, but the things they seem to enjoy the most are going on picnics and having family game night.
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Now that Summer is here, I'm finding it hard to think of new creative ideas to fill the days on a dime. I want to know what creative ways you fill the days with without spending a alot of money! Any ideas?
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Summer Adventure: A Neighborhood Kids' Yard Sale
By Catherine Forman
If you have kids, they probably have toys. A lot of toys. Heaps and piles of toys they've forgotten they had, or lost interest in, or just don't use anymore because they grew out of them. A neighborhood yard sale for kids can help you and your kids clean out the closets!
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Ideas for inexpensive beverages you can give your kids. Post your ideas.
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Summer Fun Scrapbook Page
By Kelli Mahoney
These pages were based on a trip we took to a resort called the Kalahari. Everything there had a Safari theme, so I made sure the scrapbook pages reflected that. The key to any good scrapbook page is layering. If you layer papers with different designs, you get a more dramatic effect. The faces have been covered to protect the identity of those persons involved.
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Summer Adventure: Farmers Markets
By Catherine Forman
A farmers market is a fun and different way to shop! Bring the whole family for a morning of fun.
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Summer Survival
By Amy Allen Clark
The summer season is here and along with it comes summer vacation for the school-aged kids. Moms are now responsible for coming up with the ideas and curriculum for their children and I am the first to admit that by the summer my creative juices have just about run out. How can you make summer another time of fun and enjoyment rather than boredom? And just how do you do this on a budget? There are lots of great things that you can do this summer and ways to keep organized when doing it. Here are a few of Mom Advice's suggestions for summer survival:
Includes ideas and directions for: Super Sidewalk Paint, Treasure Stones and Water Balloon Yo-Yo.
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Summer Fun With Fancy Paper Plate Hats
By Abigail Beal
Are you looking for a good craft for your toddlers? This is a simple craft that is fun to do and provides them with entertainment afterwards. Create a variety of fancy paper plate hats with your toddler - Daisy, Sunflower, The Sun and a Ladybug. Your child will have fun making the hats and then fun running around wearing them!
Includes directions for: Daisy Paper Plate Hat, Sunflower Paper Plate Hat, The Sun Paper Plate Hat and Ladybug Paper Plate Hat.
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Jungle Day in the Backyard
By Sandy Baker
Are you looking for a way to have fun with your kid's right at home? Then consider having a jungle day in the backyard.
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Chill Out This Summer
By Tawra Kellam
The day moms dread all year long has arrived: the last day of school and the first day of summer vacation. To help moms keep their cool by helping their kids chill out, here are some recipes from www.LivingOnADime.com.
Includes recipes for: Snow Cones, Frozen Grapes, Frozen Bananas, Play Dough, Finger Paints and Easy Finger Paints.
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