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6 ways to upcycle your way to a unique Halloween costume!
Halloween is a time for spooky fun, and nothing adds to the excitement like dressing up in a unique halloween costume. But rather than spending money on a one-time outfit, try reusing materials from around your home to craft an original, eco-friendly look! It’s budget-friendly, sustainable, and a great way to show off your creativity. Below you’ll find a few ideas for reusing materials to create unforgettable Halloween costumes that the kids (and your neighbors) will remember for years to come. For more ideas check out our past post 20 Easy DIY Costumes! 1. Cardboard Creations: Armor, Robots, and More! I know from experience that cardboard boxes can be transformed…
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Climate Change Collective: Teaching Kids About Climate Change
Teaching kids about climate change is an essential part of raising a generation that understands the importance of environmental conservation. As Jamie points out in his post, climate change education in schools is not consistent, but there is still lots of opportunity to have these important conversations at home. Though my kids have both come home from school as recycling experts! Children are naturally curious and open to learning, and when we make climate change lessons fun and interactive, my kids become very engaged in the topic. As such, I thought I’d share some creative and engaging activities to introduce kids to the concept of climate change and environmental responsibility.…
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Summer fun with kids: How to build a solar oven
I was recently putting together treat bags for my daughter’s birthday and trying to minimize the cost to create the 25 or so bags. One of my ideas to stay within budget was to melt old crayons in a mold to make new marbled crayons to share. To make the process fun (and keep the house cooler on a hot day), we decided to experiment with using a homemade solar oven to melt the old crayons in our mold! A solar oven uses the sun’s energy to heat food or other items, reducing the need for conventional energy sources. Building a solar oven out of a cardboard box turned out…
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Project DIY: Dyeing Eggs Naturally
Easter is a time for vibrant colors and festive traditions, and dyeing eggs naturally has, in the past, been at the heart of these celebrations. While store-bought dyes offer convenience, there’s something special about harkening back and creating your own natural dyes using ingredients found right in your kitchen! Not only is it a fun and creative activity, but it’s also a way to avoid the chemicals found in commercial dyes and the plastic these items are usually wrapped in. In this guide, we’ll explore how to dye eggs naturally. If you’re looking for more fun spring activities, check out our past post here! Dyeing Eggs Naturally: Gather your ingredients…
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10 Fun and Frugal Winter Activities to do with Kids
The holidays (and all of the fun activities that go with them) are over, the weather isn’t predictably good enough to make outdoor plans, so what do you do when the kids are bouncing off the walls? For those wintery days where everyone needs something fun and entertaining to do (but may not have a lot to spend on expensive outings) I’m sharing a list of some of our favourite indoor and outdoor activities to do on a budget! In case you missed them, read our other Fun and Frugal activity postings here: 10 Fun and Frugal Summer Activities to do with Kids 10 Fun and Frugal Fall Activities to…
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10 Fun and Frugal Summer Activities to do With Kids!
You wouldn’t know it based on the cool and rainy weather we’ve been having in southwest British Columbia, but summer is almost here! I’ve been brainstorming some budget-friendly summer activities to do with my kids and thought I’d share them with you as the end of school is just around the corner! See these past posts for other fun seasonal activities: 10 Fun and Frugal Fall Activities To Do With Kids 10 Activities to Do At Home With Kids This Christmas 10 Fun and Frugal Spring Activities To Do With Kids Fun Summer Activities 1. Visit a local waterpark or outdoor pool on a hot day: In my home city…