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Fun Father’s Day Craft

by Stacy on May 20, 2010

I can hardly believe Father’s Day 2010 is just one month away! I guess it’s about time for me to start pumping out some fantastically frugal Father’s Day craft ideas that you can make with your kids. I thought I’d start with this fun project that is so incredibly simple children of all ages can do it themselves and even better –> it only cost $1 to make! Yep, a dollar.

What You’ll Need:
- some eager kids
- a wooden frame (we got ours for $1 at Michael’s)
- markers
- a picture of the kids (you get extra points if Dad is in it too)
- foam scrapbooking stickers (optional)

We made these after nap time, Happy & Sweet designed their own frames and when they were done borrowed some of my scrapbooking stickers to add as embellishments. I was so thrilled with how these turned out and I just know Dad will be too

If you make one of these for you Dad, send us a pic or tell us all about it. Happy & Sweet will be so proud.

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Back 2 School 4 Less

by Stacy on August 3, 2009

So I got to thinking about the last post and how adorable the outfits were but how ghastly the price tags were: $125 for the entire boys outfit ($88.50 with the 30% Friends & Family Coupon) and I just wasnt happy with it. I wouldn’t want to blow my whole Back 2 School Budget on one outfit so I came up with some fun alternatives for less. Here’s a look at what I came up with:

Too Cool 4 School – Less than $60
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Infant Boys’ Utility® Printed Hoodie from Target ~ $10.99
Boys’ Utility® Icon Tee from Target ~ $4.18

Loose Fit Worker Jeans – Dark Wash
from Old Navy ~ $16.50
Disney’s Cars Sports Athletic Shoes from Target ~ $11.88
Spiderman Swing Backpack from Target ~ $14.99
The All-American – $56
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Pieced-Stripe Mesh Sneakers- Mole from Old Navy ~ $14.50

Loose Fit Worker Jeans – Dark Wash
from Old Navy ~ $16.50
Pacific Cost Winter Wear: Less than $60
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Canvas-Fleece Hooded Jackets- Pavement from Old Navy ~ $24.50

Cherokee® Short-sleeve Football Tee – Aqua Parade from Target ~ $4.18

Loose Fit Worker Jeans – Dark Wash
from Old Navy ~ $16.50

Canvas Lace-Free Slip-Ons – Pavement from Old Navy ~ $12.00

East Coast Cool: $52.50
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Hooded Poplin Zip Jackets – American Twill from Old Navy ~ $19.50

2-in-1 Sports-Graphic Polos – Ink Blue from Old Navy ~ $12.50

Canvas Slip-Ons – Mole from Old Navy ~ $12.50

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Reuse those Glass Jars

by Stacy on August 30, 2008

Hanging Lanterns
10 Ways to Reuse a Glass Jar | Natural Family Living Blog

Tiffany from Nature Moms has given us some great ideas on how to reuse glass jars.

1. Beach in a jar – This is a fun project for kids who have visited the beach recently and gathered seashells. Simply put some sand in the bottom of the jar (colored play sand works great for this) and add the seashells. A larger shell can be glued to the lid for a finishing touch. Letting the kids paint the shells first is another fun way to add some color.

2. Lantern or candleholder – This is a good project for a glass jar of any size. The kids can use glass paint to create a stained glass look. Use the candle for dining outdoors in the evening…add a citronella candle and you have a bug deterrent too.

3. Snack jars! She likes to keep nuts, raisins, shredded coconut etc. in glass jars.

4. An I Spy jar – Fill the jar with rice and a few secret objects like a coin, a paperclip, a button, a bead, a small toy, dice, etc and have kids see if they can find all the treasures by rolling the jar around and shaking it up. (Plastic peanut butter jars would be a fun alternative too)

5. Planter – Put pebbles in the bottom of a small jar, then fill with potting soil. Plant herb or flower seeds, and put in the windowsill.

To see the rest of her great ideas, be sure to check out the original post here

Thank you Tiffany for this wonderful post

Do you have your own ideas on how to reuse glass jars? We’d love to hear them or even see photos. Feel free to comment here or email us at kidsstuffworld @ gmail dot com

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Ways to Save While Going Green – #1

by Stacy on July 27, 2008

Do you currently use a liquid additive in your dishwasher to help clean glass, cut grease, or prevent spots? If you do, STOP wasting your money now. Those additives cost $2-5 a pop and are doing the same things you can get by simply adding an ounce of distilled white vinegar instead. Start adding 1 oz. of vinegar to your dishwasher’s liquid compartment today and you will immediately see the difference. Squeaky clean glasses, no more greasy residue, not to mention the fact that you’re saving a few bucks and helping the environment. Go on, try it. You’ll be glad you did.

Got any other great tips on how to save $$$ while going green? We’d love to hear them, send your ideas to us at kidsstuffworld@gmail.com. If we post your idea, we’ll be sure to add a link to your site/blog. Submit enough ideas and we’ll feature you as well.

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