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…

q tip craft and learning project for kids!

Q-Tip Alphabet Painting

A messy but fun way for preschoolers to learn the alphabet through tracing! Cotton swabs make for the perfect disposable paint brushes, making art projects and crafts so much easier…

Color sorting activities for toddlers that are perfect to keep your little one busy all day! Here are 10 color sorting ideas that teach not only colors but also increase fine motor skills! Each color sorting game helps kids increase color recognition and they only take 5 minutes to set up. Easy and fun activities for kids are always a hit in my house. My favorite activity is the color sorting caterpillar. Your kids are going to love learning their colors so much with these interactive color matching games for kids.

10 Easy and Fun Color Sorting Activities

Simple and Cheap Ways to Build Color Recognition in Kids! Here are 10 simple and affordable activities to help kids learn their color! These color sorting games are perfect for…

Transform simple rice cakes into cute owl treats! This easy recipe uses peanut butter, banana slices, blueberries, and apples for a nutritious snack kids will love.

Owl Rice Cakes

Create cute little owls out of your favorite breakfast foods to entertain and delight even your grumpiest early morning risers! Do your kids get so bored with the same old…

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…

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…

simple and fun craft for kids using supplies your already have at home to make ocean animals.

Paper Plate Fish Craft

This paper plate fish craft is the perfect under the sea activity for kids who love the ocean! Are you ready for a fun and cheap craft that your kids…

How have I never tried this DIY bird feeder made out of oranges? This bird feeder craft for kids is SO easy to make. It only took us 10 minutes and my kids had a blast helping to scoop out the orange and add the bird seed. Once complete you can hang this compostable bird feeder in a tree by your window and watch all the birds that visit your yard! I love finding sustainable crafts for kids! Try this bird craft today!

DIY Bird Feeder Craft Made With Oranges

Simple eco-friendly outdoor activity for kids using oranges, peanut butter, and bird seed! As the weather starts to warm up a bit, it’s nice to see birds returning to my…

Summer Fun

Bottle Barbie Boat

A boat for Barbie is the only thing missing at bath time, unless you happen to have a couple of bottles and duct tape laying around! This luxury boat seats…

Easy Water Table Hack for Summer

Easy and cheap water table upgrade that takes less than 5 minutes! Ok y’all, I may have just discovered the best summer hack for kids ever! Using an electric drinking…

easy pipe cleaner snails that can be used in fairy gardens or imaginary play.

Pipe Cleaner Snails

If you’re looking for a simple craft for kids, these fuzzy little snails are so fun to make with supplies you probably already have at home. Pipe cleaner snails are…

Shower Curtain Painting

A super fun and easy summer activity for kids using dollar store supplies! If you’re looking for easy outdoor activities for kids, shower curtain painting is a must try. Using…

This summer invite the kids in the neighborhood out and let them paint with this fun and easy sidewalk chalk paint, bringing beautiful color to the driveways and sidewalks in your neighborhood.

DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint

If you’re looking for outdoor activities to do this summer with your kids, you are going to have a blast with this creative painting activity! During the spring and summer,…

Learning Activities

easy way for kids to learn. learn through play activities for preschoolers.

5 Magna-Tile Activities For Kids

Easy activities for kids using magnetic tiles and other simple supplies you already have at home.  As a mom of a very busy preschooler, I’m always looking for fun and…

How to make a fun hunt and seek game for kids using puzzle pieces and tape.

Puzzle Hunt

Puzzles are such a fun way for kids to learn and have fun at the same time! If you have a puzzle loving kid like me, then your house is…

Ball Patterns

Check out this simple learning activity for preschoolers using supplies you probably already have at home! If you’re like me, you bought a ball pit for your kids thinking it…

Popsicle Stick Dot Matching Game

If you have a few popsicle sticks and dot stickers, you can make a fun and engaging matching game for kids.  I’m always on the hunt for fun learning games….

Quick Bites

Chunky Monkey Banana Bites

Chunky Monkey Banana Bites are an easy, homemade, no-bake snack your kids and family will be sure to love! If you’re looking for delicious and healthy snack ideas that your…

Creative Breakfast Ideas

It can be a challenge to get your kids to eat a healthy breakfast. Cereal or donuts seem to be the popular choice simply because that’s what they’ll eat without…

Are you ready to make the cutest Thanksgiving dessert ever? This fun turkey cookie recipe is perfect for kids and adults too! An easy holiday no bake dessert.

Thanksgiving Oreo Turkey Treats

Are you looking for an adorable Fall snack idea?  These easy to make Thanksgiving Oreo Turkey Treats are simple to make with just a few ingredients and are perfect for…

Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops

If you’re looking for healthy treats to make this summer, these delicious fruit pops are a fun and colorful snack your kids are going to LOVE! Naturally sweet and full…

Quick and easy snack ideas for kids, toddlers, teens and crazy adults like myself! If you’re looking for super easy and fun snack ideas, these creative and cheap recipes are perfect for kids of all ages. I've found that most kids are picky eaters, but if you make their food exciting, they'll eat even healthy foods! You just have to get a bit creative in how it's prepared. This silly animal toast is perfect for snacking or even for breakfast, plus I almost always have the ingredients on hand.

Silly Animal Toast

The Silliest Breakfast Or Snack You’ll Ever Make! Are you looking for a healthy and cheap breakfast idea for your kids? Silly Animal Toast will get just about any kid…