On the agenda for today's Frugal Family Fun activity were Rainbow Cupcakes. When I showed the kids a picture of these colorful cupcakes they wanted to make them right away. What kid won't love such a brightly colored rainbow cupcake?Since this recipe uses a cake mix, they were very easy for the kids to help mix up. Their favorite part was choosing and mixing in the food … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Homemade Puffy Paint (Day 8)
If your kids love to paint, they will love this Homemade Puffy Paint that we made for our Frugal Fun Family activity today. This paint can be mixed up very quickly and uses common ingredients likely found in your home.How to make Homemade Puffy Paint Mix equal parts of Elmer's glue or similar and shaving cream in a container. Add drops of food coloring until desired … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Homemade Bubble Maker (Day 7)
Today, we made a homemade bubble maker for our frugal family fun day. This bubble maker is a great activity that you can create with just a few things that you probably already have on hand.How To Make A Homemade Bubble Maker To make a homemade bubble maker take an empty plastic water bottle and cut the bottom off. Then use a piece terry cloth fabric (we used a baby … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Beach Day (Day 6)
What is a perfect frugal family fun day? We think a trip to the beach comes very close to being the best fun. If you live close to the beach it is the perfect inexpensive activity for kids, at least if your kids are like mine. My daughters love the time spent in the sun, sand and water. Sorry I didn't get this posted yesterday as planned, but when we arrived at the beach it … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Birthday Luau and Baseball Game (Day 5)
Our Frugal Family Fun activity for the day was extra fun as it included a birthday party and a baseball game.My daughters were invited to their cousins Luau Birthday party this morning. Despite the hot weather it was a great party. The birthday girls mom had everything decorated in a Hawaiian theme including leis and skirts for the girls. … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Liquid Sidewalk Chalk (Day 4)
Today for our Frugal Fun Family activity we decided to try Liquid Sidewalk Chalk. It was a hot one outdoors today with temperatures in the 90's, so we waited until this evening when it was a little cooler to head outside and try this project.First we mixed 1 cup of water and 1 cup of cornstarch in a bowl. Then I poured this mixture into small plastic containers and the kids … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Cake Batter Rice Krispies (Day 3)
The Frugal Family Fun activity we had planned for today required a dry driveway. When we woke up this morning, it was raining so we needed to find an indoor activity.When I showed the kids these Cake Batter Rice Krispies they instantly knew this is what they wanted to make for our activity. Do you think the reason they wanted to make them had anything to do with all the … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Homemade Cards (Day 2)
This morning the kids decided for our Frugal Family Fun project of the day, that they wanted to make cards for both of their great-grandmas.So they got out the construction paper, sticker, scissors, glue, crayons, and markers. I printed out some easy pictures for them to color for the front of the cards. Then they decorated the inside with stickers and some … [Read more...]
Four Weeks of Frugal Family Fun – Day 1
I'm excited to be part joining Money Saving Mom in Four Weeks of Frugal Family Fun.Being a stay at home mom I spend all day with my kids but find myself getting busy and then sometimes arriving at the end of the day and realize we spent very little fun play time together. So by joining in this series I'm guaranteeing that my kids and I will get some fun time together … [Read more...]
The Works Only $20 for $40 Worth of Casual Dining
Local readers, Double Take Deals is offering $20 For $40 Worth Of Casual Dining at The Works in Wyomissing. You can find this offer under the Reading tab.This deal usually sells out very quickly, so if you are interested hurry over before they are gone. … [Read more...]
Local Readers: Overlook Falls Mini-Golf $6 for 2 Players
Local readers, here is a good deal from Living Social on a game of mini-golf. Pay only $6 for 2 players at Overlook Falls Mini-Golf or pay only $12 and 4 players can play a round of mini-golf. Both of these deals are 50% off regular price.This deal would make for a fun, inexpensive family night. The voucher is good through September 30, 2012, giving you plenty of time to … [Read more...]
Living Social: $9 Admission to Please Touch Museum Philadelphia Pa
Readers local to Philadelphia, if you are looking for something fun to do with the kids check out this Living Social deal. Pay only $9 for one Admission Ticket and one Carousel Ticket at the Please Touch Musuem in Philadelphia, PA. Regular price is $18, so you will be saving 50% per ticket!!Better yet, if you are new to Living Social you will receive a $5 credit when … [Read more...]
4 Lancaster Barnstomers Tickets ONLY $22
Local readers, calling all Barnstormer fans, check out this great deal on tickets from Double Take Deals. For only $22 you’ll get two (2) tickets for Opening Night, Tuesday, May 1st as they take on the Somerset Patriots, PLUS two more tickets good for any other game during the regular season! It’s a $44 value, yours for only $22. … [Read more...]
That Bounce Place: 2 Hour Bounce Pass & Hot Dog As Low As FREE
Local readers, Living Social is offering a great deal to That Bounce Place in Lancaster. For $5 (regularly $11), you get a two-hour open bounce pass plus a hot dog. With an enormous inflatable slide, bouncy houses, obstacle courses galore, and arcade, this hoppin' place is truly on the up and up when it comes to family fun.This deal gets even better, if you are new to … [Read more...]
