How to keep kids entertained on a budget with fun and easy craft ideas. This list is the perfect activity cheat sheet for busy parents.

30+ Cheap Craft Ideas For Kids

Here are 30+ cheap and easy craft ideas for kids that are fun to make with minimal effort on your part. Keeping our little ones entertained can sometimes feel like…

Apple Slice Cookies

Apple slice “cookies” are a delicious and healthy snack option for kids that are both easy to make and fun to eat. They are an ingenious way to get your…

This fun and easy paper plate craft for boys and girls creates an impressive lion with a huge mane!

Paper Plate Lions

In real life, the “King Of The Jungle” may be a little scary, but when it comes to paper plate crafts, lions are bright, colorful, and marvelous creatures! This fun…

Toilet Paper Roll Color Sort

I have such an easy learning activity for you that can be made from supplies you already have at home! A toilet paper roll, markers, and dot stickers are all…

DIY Ball Toss Target Practice Game For Kids | Stuck at home on a rainy day with bored kids to entertain? You've probably already got the supplies needed to make this cheap and easy project! Paper plates, masking tape, and paint.

Easy Homemade Ball Toss Game

If you have preschoolers at home, then I’m assuming you know how much energy a 3 year old can have. A lot. No, A TON!! There’s not a second that…

How to make the best alphabet learning game for kids using cheap supplies you already have at home. Easy homeschool lesson on letters that also incorporates fine motor skills and problem solving.

Alphabet Rescue

Your kids are going to love this Alphabet Rescue activity. I’m always on the lookout for fun alphabet learning activities that will keep my kids entertained. So when my little…

Craft Ideas

This fun and easy outdoor craft idea is a huge hit with kids of all ages! Get your kids outside in the backyard this spring and summer with this entertaining nature activity.

Nature Boards

A fun and inexpensive activity for kids! If you’re looking for creative ways to get your kids outside this summer away from TV screens and video games, this recycled cardboard…

DIY Craft Tutorial For Kids | How to make charming little butterflies out of just a few common craft supplies! Pony beads, pipe cleaners, and clothespins.

Beaded Pipe Cleaner Butterflies

A Fun and easy craft idea for kids of all ages! Do you have bored kids at home? There isn’t a day that goes by that I’m not looking for…

This fun and easy paper plate craft for boys and girls creates an impressive lion with a huge mane!

Paper Plate Lions

In real life, the “King Of The Jungle” may be a little scary, but when it comes to paper plate crafts, lions are bright, colorful, and marvelous creatures! This fun…

Are you looking for a fun science experiment to do at home with your kids? Try making Borax Crystal Shapes! These DIY crystals are made with pipe cleaners, water, and borax. That's it! Such an easy and fun activity for kids! Hang on your window or use as Christmas ornaments. These homemade crystals really are the perfect kids' craft!

Borax Pipe Cleaner Crystals

If you’re looking for a fun and easy science experiment to try with your kids, DIY Borax Crystals are perfect! These homemade crystals are so simple to make with just…

Paper Roll Octopus

This paper roll octopus craft is cheap and easy to make with supplies you already have at home.  I don’t know about you but octopuses have always fascinated me. Well…

How to make a cute fuzzy sheep craft with q tips and clay to make the most adorable animal craft.

Adorable Q-Tip Sheep Craft

Say hello to Mr. Fuzzy Wuzzy, your new little farm animal friend. Baaahhhh! I’ve discovered a new purpose for sheep other than wool, and trust me, it’s so much better…

Learning Activities

Fun game for kids, budget friendly activity for toddlers, easy homemade matching game, object recognition activity for kids

Magnetic Tile Sticker Match

Easy and cheap way to keep little kids entertained! Are you looking for a quick and easy game for toddlers and preschoolers? Magnetic Tile Sticker Match is a great way…

How to make the best alphabet learning game for kids using cheap supplies you already have at home. Easy homeschool lesson on letters that also incorporates fine motor skills and problem solving.

Alphabet Rescue

Your kids are going to love this Alphabet Rescue activity. I’m always on the lookout for fun alphabet learning activities that will keep my kids entertained. So when my little…

An easy way to teach kids letter recognition.

ABC Sticker Match

Recycle an empty paper towel roll into a fun and easy letter matching activity for preschoolers! If you’re looking for a quick and easy low prep activity for toddlers and…

Watercolor Letter Hunt

The perfect combination of art project and learning activity that helps kids with letter identification.  Are you looking for a quick and easy learning activity? Try this amazing water color…

Fun Food

an easy summer recipe for sweet candy grapes. simple 3 ingredient recipe for summer.

Candy Grapes (Made With Jello)

An easy frozen summer time treat for everyone to enjoy! Candy grapes are the perfect summer snack for kids of all ages. Using just a few simple ingredients you can…

Ham & Cheese Crescent Roll-Ups

Are you looking for quick and easy lunch ideas for your picky eaters? These ham and cheddar crescent roll ups are super quick and easy to make with just a…

Are you looking for an easy fall dessert recipe to make with your kids? These Acorn donut holes are a MUST try! Each donut hole is covered with melted chocolate and sprinkles. Pop a pretzel stick on top and you have the perfect fall treat! I love to make these donut hole acorns for my thanksgiving dessert table or for the company potluck. You just can’t go wrong with chocolate covered donuts this holiday season.

Acorn Donut Holes

The Perfect Fall Dessert That Kids Love To Make! Are you looking for a fun way to welcome Fall? This Fall inspired recipe is so easy to make with just…

Air fryer mini pizzas – the easiest meal you’ll ever make. My family loves this quick dinner idea so much and I love it because it’s fast and only has 3 basic ingredients. My kids love to help make each mini pizza. Even my toddler can help with this simple recipe. Air fryer mini pizzas are great for busy weeknight dinners, after school snacks, and school lunches.

5 Minute Air Fryer Mini Pizzas

The fastest, most delicious homemade pizzas ever! Your kids will beg for this recipe over and over.  Ok, I’ve done it. I’ve found the best way to make homemade pizza…

Chocolate Chip Cookie Croissants

This comfort food dessert has quickly become a favorite in my house!  Flaky croissants layered with chocolate chip cookie dough and baked until warm and gooey. Sounds delicious right? Well…