Thrifty Crafts for Kids

How to keep your kids entertained and quiet at church, the doctors, and on trips

These are SOOO cute! 10pcs Velvet Animal Style Finger Puppets Set can be used when you need the kids to be quite like at church or at the doctors office and even on road trips to keep them occupied! BUT get them right now for as low as $5.56  And free shipping. You can also get your kids a […]

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Valentine Day Dessert- Ice Cream Cake…Super Easy!

This is such an easy and delicious dessert.  Ingredients: 16 Oreos 16 ounce container of Cool Whip 1 cup of chocolate fudge 1 package of chocolate instant pudding (smaller box) 12 ice cream sandwiches 8-10 Strawberries Supplies: 8×8 pan tin foil Instructions: Line the 8 x 8 pan with tin foil. Unwrap all 12 ice

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Be My Valentine!- Fudge for your loved ones- DIY

 I love Fudge!  It should be made all year round.  This recipe is super easy to make and delicious to eat. Supplies Needed: Big Metal Bowl *  2 – 8 ounce Hershey candy bars. (The large one is only 7.5 ounces, so I buy the packet with 6 candy bars that are 1.5 ounces a piece)

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Printable Minion Valentines ~ Free Printable

Printable Minion Valentines We are obsessed with Minions at our house!  We love them!  I decided it would be fun to make our own Minion valentines this year for the kids to hand out.  You’re in luck because I am sharing! To print these valentines follow these simple steps; click on the image above, then

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Valentine’s Day Mailboxes~ Kids Gifts

Valentine’s Day Mailboxes~ Kids Gifts Looking for an inexpensive, cute gift for your kids this Valentine’s day?  These are perfect! The mailboxes are from the dollar spot at Target, but I am assuming they can be found at craft stores as well. Possibilities for filling these cuties are endless.  Some yummy Valentine’s day candy is

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Thrifty~DIY~ Gift for loved ones…Perfect for Anniversary, Valentine’s, or any special occasion.

  I saw this gift and thought how cool it would be to make for my husband for our anniversary.  Often I wonder if a day in my life does make a difference.  This is a fabulous reminder that every day does count! Supplies Needed: *Computer *Printer *8 x 10 picture frame When choosing a

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Heart Garland~ Easy Valentine’s Day Craft

Heart Garland~ Easy Valentine’s Day Craft This garland is so easy!  This craft is an easy one to do with your kids.  I love the idea of them personalizing the colors to whatever their favorites are right now. You will need: Card stock (just regular size 8.5×11) scissors or paper trimmer stapler That is it!

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Snow-day activities for kids ~ Snowman Cookies

Our family loves the snow, but long winter days inside often lead to cranky kids that are fighting.  This week my Mother-in-law came and saved the day when she bought over all the supplies to make SNOWMAN COOKIES on a very snowy day. She found the idea of Betty Crocker’s site. She used sugar cookies

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