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…

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…

Tissue Paper Painted Butterfly Art

A fun and easy color transfer art project that kids will love! Check out these bright and beautiful tissue paper painted butterflies using just a few cheap craft supplies! I…

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…

Fun & Easy Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

There seems to be an endless array of fun and creative toilet paper roll crafts and other ideas. Who knew! I’m excited about the ease and low cost of these…

Are you looking for a fun rainy day activity? Bring the outdoors inside with this easy and cheap rainbow craft for kids. With just a few basic supplies including construction paper, glue and markers, your kids can make the prettiest torn paper rainbow craft ever! This boredom busting activity is simple to set up but will keep kids entertained as they fill in the colors of the rainbow. Make this a learning activity for preschoolers by asking what colors they are using for each line of their rainbows. What a great way for kids to learn their colors!

Construction Paper Rainbow Craft

Simple DIY Rainbow Craft With Construction Paper That Helps Kids Match Colors And Strengthen Hand Coordination Make your own rainbow indoors! This torn paper rainbow craft is perfect for a…

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…

I'm always looking for quick and simple dinner ideas for busy weeknight meals, and this creamy ranch chicken is always a hit! It’s really easy to make with just a few ingredients, and perfect for a family with picky eaters. Kids love it! Simple comfort food the entire family will love!

Creamy Ranch Chicken Bake

An Easy Baked Chicken Recipe Your Entire Family Will Love If you’re looking for an easy chicken recipe, your kids are going to love this creamy ranch chicken bake made with…

Looking for a fun kids' craft? This water gun tie dye project is a colorful, easy outdoor activity for kids. Perfect for beginners!

How To Tie Dye With Water Guns

Learn how to tie dye shirts in literally the most fun way possible – With Water Guns!! Everyone loves to tie dye shirts right? Well my kids came up with…

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…

Summer Fun

Your kids are going to love this exciting nature craft! How to make fun and creative bracelets with clear tape and flowers from a nature walk. A great way to get your kids outside this summer and away from screens!

DIY Nature Bracelets

As a mom of three, I’m always looking for fun and engaging activities I can do with my kids that won’t cost me any money. Who’s with me? If it’s…

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…

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…

Cotton Ball Sheep Craft

Check out this mess free cotton ball sheep craft. An easy craft idea for preschoolers.  This sheep craft is so ADORABLE! Make fluffy little sheep using our free sheep printable,…

Frozen Dinosaur Eggs

Frozen Dinosaur Eggs are the perfect outdoor activity to build fine motor skills while your children use fun, imaginative play! These frozen eggs are great for all ages! My kids…

Learning Activities

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…

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…

Quick Bites

Baked Sweet Potato Chicken Nuggets

An easy and healthy recipe your picky eaters will love! If you’re struggling to find healthy recipes for your kids, these baked sweet potato chicken nuggets are not only super…

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…

If you’re a banana lover, then you are going to go crazy over this easy to make banana pudding. It’s incredibly quick and easy to make thanks to instant pudding mix, Nilla wafer cookies, whipped cream, and sliced bananas of course! A super delicious and impressive dessert recipe made with just a few basic ingredients. Something your entire family will beg you to make over and over again. My kids love it!

Mom’s Famous Banana Pudding

A simple yet delicious Banana Pudding recipe that will wow everyone!   Are you looking for a delicious dessert your family and friends are sure to love? This simple banana…

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…

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…

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…