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…

Cheez-It Butterfinger Bites: the ultimate no-bake snack! Crunchy, sweet, and kid-friendly with peanut butter & chocolate. Perfect for playdates!

Cheez-It Butterfinger Bites

These chocolate covered Cheez-It peanut butter sandwiches taste exactly like Butterfingers! If you’re looking for the perfect mix of peanut butter, sweet milk chocolate and crunchy Cheez-Its, then I have…

Spark creativity with this fun canvas craft! Blow colorful bubbles onto canvas for a stunning, abstract effect. Ideal for birthday parties, summer camps, or family fun. Try it now!

Bubble Painting

How to paint with bubbles using cheap Dollar Store art supplies.  When I say this easy art activity is magical, I mean it! Bubble Painting is a fun activity that…

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…

This is the best outdoor craft to make with kids in the spring and summer. Create a love of nature with these toilet paper roll bird feeders.

Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder Craft

Anyone else have a stash of empty toilet paper rolls? Turn that bathroom bounty into a toilet paper roll bird feeder that’ll have your backyard chirping and your kids entertained!…

Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

If you’re looking for crafts to do at home with your kids, they are going to love this recycled project using toilet paper rolls!  These homemade binoculars are cheap and…

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…

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…

Craft Ideas

DIY Barbie Purse

A Barbie can never have too many purses, especially a fashionista doll that’s always on the run. This purse is large enough to fit her scarf, water bottle, sun glasses,…

Contact Paper Christmas Tree Craft

The Perfect Christmas Tree Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers Searching for an easy Christmas craft idea for kids- here is a fast prep Christmas tree art project that is perfect…

Cute craft idea for kids! Try making these adorable bunnies out of cheap recycled materials including cardboard, yarn, and markers. Super fun for children of all ages. They are fun to play with as well as decorate your home during spring or Easter.

Adorable Cardboard Bunnies

This easy craft project is not only cheap to make with common materials you probably already have at home, these darling bunnies are super fun for young kids to play…

Spring Flowers made out of TP Rolls!

Toilet Paper Roll Flower Craft

If you’re looking for easy craft ideas that won’t cost you any money, start saving all those toilet paper rolls! There are so many fun and creative things to make…

Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

If you’re looking for crafts to do at home with your kids, they are going to love this recycled project using toilet paper rolls!  These homemade binoculars are cheap and…

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…

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….

Under The Sea Jell-O Sensory Bin

Check Out This Simple To Make Jello Sensory Play Idea For Toddlers And Preschoolers. Messy Fun For Kids! Do your kids love to squish and splat their food, water, or…

Fun Food

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…

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…

Cheez-It Butterfinger Bites: the ultimate no-bake snack! Crunchy, sweet, and kid-friendly with peanut butter & chocolate. Perfect for playdates!

Cheez-It Butterfinger Bites

These chocolate covered Cheez-It peanut butter sandwiches taste exactly like Butterfingers! If you’re looking for the perfect mix of peanut butter, sweet milk chocolate and crunchy Cheez-Its, then I have…

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…

A fun and easy family meal or even after school snack! Kids love these sloppy joe cups. With just a few simple and cheap ingredients, these yummy sloppy joe cups can be whipped up in no time. They are a great option for a quick dinner, snack, or even family gathering. They are the most delicious finger food! Everyone loves handheld foods! Picky eater approved.

Sloppy Joe Cups

A cheap and easy meal idea that kids love using just a few simple ingredients. Sloppy Joe Cups are a fun and mess free way to enjoy a classic recipe….

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…