Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool, Elementary and More!

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Social Media

Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids

As a former teacher, I always loved getting my students to put together a cute, handmade Mother’s Day gift for their moms. Not only did they love the activity, but I loved getting to see the fun they had while they made a special gift to celebrate their moms! It’s so fun to be a part of a memory frozen in time. And as a mom myself, I can only imagine the joy that receiving those crafts brought to the moms of my students at home!

Since my love of teaching and all things arts and crafts lives on, I wanted to gather all of the best Mother’s Day craft ideas — specifically, Mother’s Day crafts for preschoolers and elementary students, because I worked with younger students when I was a teacher! From a hand print that will one day get larger, to a cute little face that will one day evolve, to a sweet little message that can be read over and over, every single one of these Mother’s Day arts and crafts activities for kids is sure to put a huge smile on Mom’s face. When I think back on my favorite Mother’s Day gifts from my own kids, they were all the handmade works of art that they made in school. There’s just nothing better than knowing they worked hard on an adorable gift for their mom!

Keep reading to browse some of the most perfect Mother’s Day Crafts for preschoolers, elementary schoolers, and younger kiddos in general to use in the classroom or at home this Mother’s Day. The kids will have a blast creating and crafting their special gifts, and Mom will be so delighted to see what they made!

Looking for more Mother’s Day inspiration for the kids? Don’t forget to visit our DIY Mother’s Day Ideas too!

If you want the best mothers’ day gift I ever received (and with 5 kids, a lot of years, years of teaching and even more years of creating Pinterest I feel qualified to tell…), my kids made me this beaded wire rock picture frame. It was the cutest Preschool Mother’s Day Craft ever!

Supplies include: Acrylic Paint, a Thick Wire (1MM – 2.5MM is a great size) and Large Hole Plastic Beads. No photographed, i personally added a mini clothespin to help keep the photo in place.

Does Mom love to bake and cook? I am so in love with this Mother’s Day recipe card holder craft. The Mother’s Day recipe is also so sweet! | Totally Terrific in Texas

How adorable are these hand and footprint vases for mom? | A Little Pinch of Perfect

Craft this adorable, artistic flower project with children’s faces and cupcake liners. | Source Unknown

Short on time? Print out these free Mom You are the World Printables! | Frugal Coupon Living

This is such an awesome idea – Homemade Perfume Spray for Mother’s Day! I can’t think of a mom that wouldn’t love a homemade perfume! | Hello Wonderful (see where I get my oils)

For the sweetest mom, make this Cupcake Mother’s Day Craft | I Heart Arts N Crafts

For the best grandmother or mother, make this badge with free printable! | Chica Circle

My Mom Is… How sweet is this printable for mom? It’s definitely something she will remember forever! | Happy Home Fairy

Share with mom this tea-rrific idea — our very own Teacup Mother’s Day Card! | Frugal Coupon Living

A bouquet doesn’t have to be full of fresh flowers. Hand prints last forever! Let the kids craft this Hand Print Flower Bouquet for their moms. | Daniz Designz

Create a photo backdrop with each child sharing why they love Mom! | Source Unknown

Here’s a Mason Jar Mother’s Day craft with hand prints. It’s so adorable and useful in the home, too! | Christina’s Adventures

I’m in love with this “Mom, you light up my life” lightning bug craft! | Crafty Morning

Check out this “Home is where Mom is” Mother’s Day popsicle stick craft, too! Every younger classroom has popsicle sticks on hand! | Crafty Morning

Create some pretty flowers with this Mother’s Day Handprint Craft! | Childcare Land

Blow kisses even when you are not there with this Mother’s Day canvas! Cut out photos and hearts and place them on a canvas or card stock. If you’re using paper, you’ll want to be sure to laminate! | Hora De Brincar E De Aprender

This is unique and fun — a Paper Collage bowl. I can’t believe how easy it is! | B-Inspired Mama

How adorable is this tree of love for mom? | Krokotak

This “I love you to the moon and back” Mother’s Day Craft is way too cute! | The Houndstooth Teacher

These are precious – who wouldn’t love a paint pot craft on their back patio? I know Mom will!| Discover. Learn. Connect.

We had so much fun with these painted plates for mom! | Frugal Coupon Living

These Mother and Child Homemade Necklaces let the kids and their moms match! | Mum in the Madhouse

Now for Mother’s Day breakfast! Grab this FREE Muffins with Mom Printable and Easy Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at our DIY Mother’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Need Father’s Day inspiration too? We love these Father’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool, Elementary and More! Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft for a Tea-rrific Mom

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Have a TEA-rrific mom? This Beau-TEA-ful handmade Tea Cup Mothers Day Card Craft is a precious activity for the kids or makes an adorable invitation to a tea party! Mom will love this Mother’s Day Craft for Kids!

Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft

Who doesn’t love the chance to celebrate Mom? (And as a mom myself, of course I’m totally unbiased!) Regardless of how much I love having a special day dedicated to moms everywhere, kids get so excited to express their appreciation and love for their moms, too. If your house’s day-to-day activities get as hectic as mine do, you’ll know there’s just not much time typically to stop and say how much we appreciate each other.

I know you all love our Mother’s Day resources as much as I love the holiday — one of our more popular posts is our Mother’s Day Preschool Crafts. Since you all loved those curated Mother’s Day craft ideas, we wanted to come up with something creative and craft our own Mother’s Day Card Craft! This Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft is for a tea-rrific mom! I mean, whose mom doesn’t love relaxing with a hot cup of tea? Best of all, it’s simple and easy for the kids to create on their own or with Dad’s supervision. This Mother’s Day Card Craft uses upcycled egg cartons, scrapbook paper, and pipe cleaners. Even with it’s humble supplies, this Mother’s Day card for kids looks so impressive. Mom is sure to appreciate all the crafting work that goes into this special Mother’s Day craft!

Be sure to pick up our favorite tea bags! We think your mom will love them too – they make an amazing gift and perfect accompaniment to this Mother’s Day card craft!

Want to really take the tea theme to the next level on Mother’s Day? Have a Beau-TEA-ful Mother’s Day incorporating some of these Tea Party Ideas! Throw Mom a tea party with beautiful decorations, table settings, and tasty treats to make her day truly special.

Supplies:

1 Cardboard Egg Carton
Watercolor Paints
1 Sheet White Cardstock Paper
2 Sheets Patterned or Colored Paper (scrapbook paper)
1 White Pipe Cleaner
2 Pipe Cleaners, any color
Hot Glue Gun
2 Tea Bags
Scissors

Directions:

1. First, cut 2 pieces of cardstock about 4”x 6” in size and cut 2 pieces of patterned/colored paper about 3”x 5” in size. We used white card stock and colored scrapbook paper.

2. When you have your paper cut, center each piece of patterned paper on top of each white piece, and glue down on them. These are your two cards.

3. Grab your egg carton. Use the bottom part of the egg carton and cut 2 of the egg holders from the end of the egg carton. Cut off one side of each egg holder, making sure to leave the other 3 sides intact. When you lay it down on the flat cut off side, it will look like a little round cup.

4. Once your teacups are cut, use the watercolors to paint each little egg holder cup any color you choose, we used blue and purple. Let these dry for a few minutes.

5. While your tea cups are drying, cut 2 pieces of the white pipe cleaners each about 3” long. Cut 1 piece each of the colored pipe cleaners about 3” long. Twist a white piece with each colored piece so you now have 2 pieces that looked striped.

6. Make each one into a small handle shape and glue each one to the egg holder cups. I glued one end on the inside top, and the other end to the outside so they look like cup handles.

7. Glue each teacup with the flat cutout side down onto the cards. Put one of the tea bags into each little cup and let the string dangle over it.

These make cute cards for Mother’s Day or anytime! They would be SO fun for a tea party, too!

Have a TEA-rrifc mom? These Beau-TEA-ful handmade Tea Cup Mothers Day Card Craft is precious activity for the kids or makes a sweet invitation to a tea party! #MothersDay #FrugalCouponLiving

This Tea Cup Mother’s Day Card Craft is great for preschool kids and other school aged kids. We also think you will enjoy our Mother’s Day Preschool Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

We are pretty crazy over these DIY Ideas for Mother’s Day. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Muffins with Mom Ideas and Muffins with Mom Printable Invite! Pin to Pinterest.

Remodeled Bathroom Ideas | Inspiring Makeovers on a Budget

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Bathroom in need of a refresh? Find some inspiration for your makeover project with these Bathroom Remodel on a Budget Ideas! DIY bathroom ideas and remodeling tips to make your bathroom look brand new.

Remodeled Bathroom Ideas

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In the era of social media, there’s endless sources of inspiration for improving our homes. Especially in the last year, many of us kept busy with all sorts of DIY projects to make staying at home exciting. You might not think of your bathroom first when you think of refreshing your living space, but let’s face it — your bathroom is every bit of the sanctuary that the bedroom is. Bathrooms are the zone for self-care, where we go to prep for the day ahead, and where we cleanse ourselves after a long, hard day. With this in mind, give your bathroom some love for your next home renovation project with these DIY bathroom remodel ideas!

How can I remodel my bathroom myself?

While I was scouring the internet for the best bathroom remodel on a budget ideas, my goal was to keep them both easy and fun to do! All my fellow HGTV fans are familiar with seeing sky-high remodeling budgets with impressive results.

The high prices come from gutting bathrooms, replacing tile and countertops, and replacing water fixtures, to name a few. When you’re doing a remodel yourself, it’s best to stick with surface-level projects — think paint jobs, stick-on tiles, and reframing mirrors. This way, you’ll get to enjoy a new look without costly jobs that require a professional’s help.

I’ve curated the best budget bathroom ideas that deliver the same incredible looks without forking over thousands for a professional to do the job. Have fun with these bathroom remodeling ideas, and good luck!

Remodeled Bathrooms on a Budget

Let’s kick these budget bathroom ideas off with our own Painted Bathroom Vanity & Cabinets with Behr Grey Paint. This easy DIY project totally transformed the look of our bathroom!

A modern paint job can be the key to updating a tired bathroom. Paint your bathroom cabinets and add a soft color to the wall to create an amazing transformation. | Live Love DIY

Granite countertops cost serious $$$. Instead of replacing your countertops, paint them for a fresh look without the huge price tag! | Keeping Up with Mrs. Smith

An amazing bathroom isn’t complete without a great mirror. Update yours with a pretty frame. This mini project only costs $20! | The Frugal Homemaker

This one’s a great weekend project! Stain those outdated yellow wood cabinets and replace the hardware for a sleek, modern look. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Granite isn’t the only material that costs a ton — buying and replacing tile is costly as well. But, did you know you can paint your tile? Yep, I’ve got to try this DIY bathroom remodel idea! | Domestic Imperfection

You can paint your floor tiles, too! We love this DIY Stenciled Tile! | Remington Avenue

This peel and stick tile made this bathroom floor look amazing – I can’t even tell it isn’t wood! This is a great idea for an apartment-friendly DIY bathroom remodel. | Simply Beautiful by Angela

Think outside the box! These CD cases created a frame around the mirror with storage space inside! | House of the Smiths

Shiplap doesn’t haven’t to be difficult. Even the rookies can do it! You won’t believe how they accomplished this look! | The DIY Playbook

Hide a pop of color in your medicine cabinet! This adorable touch is so easy to recreate. | In My Own Style

Skip the expensive window treatments and create your own privacy screen. Just pick your fabric of choice and follow the easy tutorial! | Thrift Diving

Did you know you can spray paint your cabinets? Loving this simple bathroom cabinet makeover! | See Cate Create

I find that when remodeling a bathroom, less is more! Just clearing out the clutter can make your bathroom look as good as new. Keep it simple both in color and “stuff.” | Blesser House

Create a recessed area for your toilet paper with this DIY bathroom remodel tutorial! | Turtles and Tails

Sabrina did some amazing work on a bathroom in this budget friendly bathroom remodel. I love the contrast between the dark cabinets and light countertop and walls! | Pink Little Notebook

Update your bathroom with little pedestals below the cabinets! So cheap, so easy! | The Idea Room

Grab a little bit of paint, upcycle an older mirror, and add some faux wainscoating with a chair rail. How creative is that? | Little Bit of Paint

Create a special place with unique art prints for the kids. It’s free to use your kids own art for a personalized touch, or you can shop from winning designs, voted on by the Minted community!

While you’re gathering bathroom remodeling ideas, save these Bathroom Storage Solutions. Pin to Pinterest.

For the kids’ bathroom, we love these Inspiring Kids Bathrooms, Remodels and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Cricut Freebies | Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

Cricut Freebies | Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects

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Does anyone else covet a new machine/appliance, FINALLY get it, and then let it sit and collect dust? I am totally guilty of this, and it happened when I got my Cricut machine. The Cricut Explore machines are so exciting, but once they arrive at your house it’s easy to get intimated! It can feel like a big step to dive into tutorials, especially if you feel like a complete novice. Don’t let your Cricut machine sit around — I’ve rounded up the best easy Cricut tutorials and free SVGs for Cricut that will take you from beginner to expert in no time!

Scroll through these Cricut tutorials to learn how to upload your own images, how to monogram, how to save all your new (and old fonts), how to transfer vinyl, free SVG cut files, and much more. One of my favorite tutorials is how to have Cricut machines address your Christmas Envelopes — yes, please! If you find some other tutorials that are tried and true and I did not include them here, please let me know. I want this to be your one stop shop to help you make the best Cricut creations!

What can a Cricut machine do?

Essentially, the Cricut machine lets you cut materials like vinyl, cardstock, and leather. In fact, the Cricut Explore machines can cut through over 100 different materials! It’s incredibly handy for a variety of crafting projects. You can connect your computer to the machine to upload Cricut SVG files that will tell your machine which designs to cut out. Simply upload your design, fasten your material of choice to the machine, and with a press of a button, your Cricut will cut out the design!

It’s incredibly simple to use, but if you’re looking for inspiration via Cricut tutorials and project ideas, look no further than this master list of Cricut tutorials and freebies! These easy, free DIY projects will give you the practice you need to become a Cricut pro. Enjoy, and happy crafting!

Don’t forget our second list of Cricut Freebies – Cricut Tutorials and Crafts. Also take a look at our Easter Cricut Project Ideas & Crafts and Valentine Cricut Ideas & Crafts.

Find more inspiration on Cricut’s Blog and the Circut Design Space. You can also shop the cutting machine collection at Cricut.com. Enjoy and happy crafting!

Cricut Monogram Tutorial | Frugal Coupon Living

BBQ Spice Rub Mason Jar Craft with Free SVG File | Frugal Coupon Living

Make your own paper cactus – perfect for teacher appreciation and a fan-cactus teacher!

Father’s Day Photo Frame for a Dad who is a Rockstar! | Frugal Coupon Living

Mason Jar Kitchen Canisters with Rae Dunn font | Frugal Coupon Living

Make a party beverage tub for a group gathering or a backyard BBQ. This Cricut tutorial comes with a free Cricut SVG file.

Cricut Banner Tutorial | Keys to Inspiration

Hand Lettered Wood Design Tutorial | Printable Crush

How to Draw and Write with Cricut Pens | 100 Directions (Get pens for your Cricut HERE)

Make an Easter Card with Crayons | Frugal Coupon Living

How to Create Labels with Cricut | The Homes I Have Made

Add your own images to Cricut Design Space — Design Space Cricut Tutorial | Frugal Coupon Living

Address Christmas Cards with the Cricut Explore | Hey, Let’s Make Stuff

How to Use Your Own Images in Cricut Design Space | Crafting in the Rain

DIY Photo Envelope Liners | Glamour and Grace Blog

5 Minute Tutorial – Print Your Fonts into a Font Catalog | Frugal Coupon Living

Tell us what tutorials you use. Click the pin above and share “add this photo on Pinterest” to show us what you tried.

How to Bookmark an Image in Cricut Design Space | It Happens in a Blink

Curve Text Tutorial in Cricut Design Space | It Happens in a Blink

How to Layer Adhesive Expressions Vinyl | Expressions Vinyl

Easy and Simplistic Tutorial on How to Make Stickers Using the Cricut Machine | Frugal Coupon Living

Cutting Fabric with Cricut Machines | The Real Thing with the Coake Family

How to Use a Tee Square It to Line Up Your Heated Transfer Vinyl Designs Perfectly | Cutting for Business (get your Tee Square HERE)

Patch and Pocket Placement | Unknown (get your Embroidery Placement Ruler HERE)

How to Layer Vinyl | Where Smiles Have Been

How to Vinyl like a Pro | The Sassy Seamstress

Become An Expert At Weeding | Expressions Vinyl

How to Use Iron On Vinyl | Rae Gun Ramblings

How to Draw Tutorial with Cricut Explore | With Glittering Eyes

Find more inspiration on Cricut’s Blog and the Circut Design Space. You can also shop the cutting machine collection at Cricut.com. Enjoy!

Don’t forget our second list of Cricut Freebies – Cricut Tutorials and Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Chalkboard Art and Hand Lettering Tutorials. Pin to Pinterest.

We also love these Paint Chip Crafts – Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at this Character Cake Tutorial – Thomas or Any Character! Pin to Pinterest.

Kids Science Experiments at Home | Oil and Water Experiment

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Your little ones will love trying out this fun kids’ science experiment! This oil and water experiment takes science to a colorful new level. Science Experiments at Home for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living. Enjoy this fun water and oil activity!

Kids Science Experiments at Home | Oil and Water Experiment

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It’s a common saying that water and oil don’t mix, but do your kids know exactly why? Even without a full explanation, your little ones will love trying out this fun kids’ science experiment with water and oil! As a former teacher, I am all for easy science experiments that let kids learn about science at home. With that being said, this is a fantastic science experiment for elementary school teachers, too! Teachers shouldn’t have to pay extra for engaging activities for their students, and simple activities like these make everyone a winner.

The great thing about this oil and water experiment is that it’s both incredibly easy and that you probably have all the ingredients in your house already! Oil and water are incredibly inexpensive and easy to get a hold of. All you need for this fun kids’ science experiment are a few colors of food dye, water, cooking oil, eye droppers, and beakers or cups. Straws work too if you don’t have eye droppers on hand!

Letting your kids experiment with science at home doesn’t mean you have to spend extra on supplies. Pique their interest in the science field with an easy experiment that’s both informative and simple to create. They will love getting to perform this hands-on experiment, and the extension component allows them to learn the explanation of the experiment in simple terms that are made for kids. Your kids will feel like expert scientists when they get to perform this oil and water experiment! Enjoy!

How do you explain the oil and water experiment to kids?

Put simply, what’s happening is that the molecules of water can’t mix with the molecules of oil. Even if you try to shake up a bottle of half-oil and half-water, the oil just breaks up into smaller droplets, but it doesn’t truly mix with the water. Only the food coloring mixes with water. The oil will stay completely separate! Plus, the oil will always float on top of water because oil is less dense. This experiment is a great way to begin a discussion about density and how liquids interact when they are mixed together.

Oil and Water Experiment

Supplies:

Cooking oil
2 cups water, divided
Food coloring
Straws or eye droppers

Directions:

Fill up a small jar or bottle with cooking oil (it’s fun if each kid has their own!).
Place 1/4 cup of water in 4 separate containers.
Dye each water filled container a different color with just a drop or two of food coloring and mix.
Set your straw (or eye dropper) into one container of colored water, place your fingertip over the top of the straw, and drop the colored water into the oil by lifting your fingertip off the straw.
Watch how the oil and colored water droplets separate.

Explanation and questions for the oil and water experiment:

Oil and water separate when combined because water is denser than oil. It causes the colored water droplets to sink when added to the jar of oil.

Encourage your kids to play around with this experiment. Ask them further questions including, when combining different colors do they seek to join together? Do they seem to seek to join together more over time?

Explain density and ask your kids or students which is denser, water or oil? (The oil floats, showing that it’s less dense than water.)

Why let the fun stop here? Have more fun with science with these experiments! Take a look at these Five Minute Science Experiments for Kids you can do in your home! Pin to Pinterest and save for later!

We have plenty of science experiments to try out at home. Take a look at our Kids Science Experiments at Home | Baking Soda and Vinegar. Pin to Pinterest.

Have kids at home who are obsessed with slime? They will love these Easy Borax Recipes! These fun kids’ science experiments don’t stop at slime — you won’t believe what your kids can create with borax! They won’t even realize they are learning! Pin to Pinterest.

Front Porch Ideas – Inspire Your Welcome This Spring!

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May 14, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Spring

Inspire your welcome this spring. Cute and creative front porch decor ideas and curb appeal inspiration to make your house pop! Get all of these great ideas for front porch decor on Frugal Coupon Living.

Front Porch Ideas

Spring cleaning season is just around the corner, and soon our house will be busy getting everything in order. As they say, out with the old, and in with the new! I love deep cleaning our house in the spring to refresh our space.

Once the pollen clears up a bit, we move outside and take spring cleaning to our yard and front porch. For a little extra spring refresh inspiration, I love these front porch decor ideas! All of these ideas for front porch decor are both creative and budget-friendly. Your neighbors will be so impressed!

How can you decorate your front porch?

Your front porch is the first thing people see when they approach your house, so it’s important to give that area special care. But livening up your front porch design doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg! Breathe new life into your front porch and jazz up your curb appeal with fun pops of color, lovely plants, and your pick of these front porch decor ideas that you can do yourself. Enjoy, and happy decorating!

Also visit our Inexpensive Backyard Landscaping Ideas on a Budget with ideas that can be transitioned to the front yard too!

Upcycle Old Furniture! Drawer Porch Planters from Beyond the Picket Fence and Drawer Porch Planters from My Love 2 Create

Recycle a Pallet! Looking for 4th of July themed front porch decor ideas? Try out this American Flag Pallet from The Pink Punk (this doesn’t appear to be the original source, but this link provides a great tutorial.)

Get Creative with Planters! This Planter Chandelier from DIY Show Off can be customized with any paint color to fit your front porch’s color scheme.

Accent a Small Corner! DIY Corner Welcome Sign from McCall Manor and Branch Ladder with Climbing Yellow Flowers from Ashbee Designs are beautiful front porch decor ideas that let you use every inch of your space.

Make a Porch Swing! This Headboard Porch Swing from The Rustic Pig makes it possible to make your own fun seating, perfect for relaxing. Love it!

Renew Your Front Door! Your front door is a visitor’s first impression. Make sure it looks its best with Howard Products SunShield Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection. It’s such a simple tip, but it makes doors look brand new! From Frugal Coupon Living

Design Your Patio Floor! Try this DIY Pattern Floor Design from Home Talk. So beautiful and creative!

Chairs that Pop! Find inspiration in these Apple Green Porch Chairs from Redbird Blue and Vintage Red Patio Chair from Addicted 2 DIY. I love a good pop of color!

Go Vertical! Incorporating beautiful plants and herbs into your front porch design doesn’t have to take up lots of space. Craft this Vertical Herb Trellis from Home Talk!

Show Off Your House Number! I love front porch decor ideas that are personalized for your home. Take a look at this Home Address Flower Pots from DIY Showoff, Home Address Bucket Planters from My Wonderfully Made, and Home Address Flower Pots with Brass Numbers from Curb Alert Blog. This Framed Home Address (not pictured) from Kojo Designs is a great related option, too.

Create a Unique Table! This Milk Can Table and Top from Fussy Monkey Biz looks adorable and professionally made.

Make Your Own Seat! Try crafting this DIY Farmhouse Bench from The Creative Mom and Ceddar Bench from Daily Randomness. The supplies are cheap, and the tutorial is easy to follow!

Make Your Own Flower Pot! Put those unused fabric scraps to work. Make this Fabric Flower Pot from Homemade Interest for a cute personalized touch!

Brighten Up Entry Corners! I love the rustic look of these Galvanized Tub Flowers from Samplers and Santas.

Create a Place to Relax! I could stretch out with a good book on this DIY Day Bed from Apprentice Extrovert for hours!

Design Your Own Bright Planters! I love the classic design of these DIY Black & White Planters from Dimples and Tangles.

Personalize Your Entry! Yay for more personalized front porch decor ideas! This DIY Monogrammed Door Mat from Live a Little Wilder adds a classy welcome for visitors to admire.

Are you inspired yet? Share your crafting achievements with us by adding “tried it” on Pinterest. Go here and upload your images!

Looking for more ways to brighten up your home from the outside? Take a look at Curb Appeal Hacks To Increase Your Home Value – Pin to Pinterest.

Make sure to check out our Inexpensive Backyard Ideas for Landscaping on a Budget. Pin to Pinterest.

Give some love to your back porch, too! Our Midsummer Night Patio Escapes are fun, frugal and creative. Pin to Pinterest.

5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids

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May 11, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids

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When I think about all the exciting experiences I had in school, it doesn’t matter how long I’ve been out of the classroom — it sparks a passion in me to pass that love of learning onto my kids. One of my favorite ways to do so is to find the best fun science experiments that I can share with my children. Rather than them spending their time behind a screen, these fun experiments for kids are a productive use of their time. Since they’re so quick, they’re super easy for mom to put together. Everyone’s happy!

With three kids, I’m always pressed for time and I always have my hands full. After discovering that experiments for kids at home don’t have to be a hassle, I’ve been on the hunt since for fun experiments for kids that are also super quick! These five minute fun experiments for kids have been just as enjoyable for my children as they are for me to witness.

Make it an event on a rainy day — you could even grab some inexpensive lab coats and goggles for your kids to really make them feel like experts! It’s also a great and educational theme for your little ones’ next birthday party. The other parents will be surprised they didn’t think of it first, and impressed to boot!

Read on to find out how you and your kids can watch water travel, learn to make a geometric bubble, watch a plant grow toward the sunlight, and see raisins dance with experiments at home! These five minute science experiments for kids at home teach valuable lessons and create amazing memories for both you and your children!

How can I make science fun for my kids?

You might be surprised at how much your little ones love these simple science experiments for kids. Children have a natural curiosity for how the world works, so while science experiments might seem a little boring at first, they’ll be asking for more before you know it! It’s so fun to see the looks of wonder on your kids’ faces once you try these science activities. If you’re not sure where to start, these fun experiments for kids are guaranteed to keep your kids entertained. Who knows, you might have a future scientist in your house!

What are some cool science experiments?

Did you know that your everyday household items can create some of the most fun science experiments for kids? Glue, baking soda, vinegar, food coloring, and eggs are just a sample of the few ingredients needed for all of these amazing science activities for kids. Even the classic volcano science experiment can be done easily, and packs a punch in the wow-factor department! Your kids will definitely be rushing to tell their friends about their time in your home lab. Cheap ingredients means you can play around with as many experiments at home as you want while keeping costs low — and trust me, your kids will be on board too! Read on to discover the coolest science experiments that will impress the kids while keeping things quick and simple for mom. That’s a win-win!

Stem Challenges for Kids

Before you begin, also look at these Stem ideas for Kids!

Glow in the Dark Eggs

Glow in the Dark Eggs | Frugal Coupon Living

Geometric Bubbles

Geometric Bubbles | Babble Dabble Do

Cloud Science Lab for Kids

Kids Cloud Science Project | Alice and Lois

Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment

Baking Soda and Vinegar Experiment | Frugal Coupon Living

Glow in the Dark Volcano Science Experiment

Glow in the Dark Volcano Science Experiment | Frugal Coupon Living

How to Make an Eggshell Disappear

How to Make An Eggshell Disappear | Go Science Kids

Walking Water Science Lab for Kids

Walking Water | Coffee Cups and Crayons

Oil and Water Science Experiment for Kids

Oil and Water Science Experiment for Kids | Frugal Coupon Living

Erupting Rainbows Science Lab for Kids

Erupting Rainbows Science Lab for Kids | Frozen in Time

Exploring Colors and Chlorophyll in Fall Leaves

Exploring Colors and Chlorophyll in Fall Leaves | A Little Pinch of Perfect

Glowing Volcano Science Lab for Kids

Glowing Volcano Science Lab for Kids | Growing a Jeweled Rose

Magnetic Slime

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Slime Sun Catchers

Slime Sun Catchers | Babble Dabble Do

Static Electricity Butterfly Experiment

Static Electricity Butterfly Experiment | I Heart Crafty Things

How Arctic Animals Stay Warm

How Arctic Animals Stay Warm | The Science Kiddo

Ocean Currents Science Experiment

Ocean Current Science | Live Over C’s

Sprout House Kids’ Science Experiment

Sprout House | The Stem Laboratory

Soap Clouds

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Easy Skittles Rainbow Science Experiment

Easy Skittles Rainbow Science Experiment | Fun with Mama

Dancing Raisins Experiment

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Bicolor Flowers Science Lab for Kids

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Balloon Rocket Experiment

Balloon Rocket | KroKroTak

Shoe Box Maze

Shoe Box Maze | Herbarium (Get more directions HERE)

Why is the Sky Blue?

Why is the Sky Blue? | Rookie Parenting

I’m so excited to be able to share these fun experiments for kids with you, and I’d love for you to leave a comment if you try any of them out. Happy experimenting!

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Camouflage Camo Birthday Party Ideas

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May 11, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Camo Birthday Party Ideas – Camouflage party theme for the hunter, outdoor enthusiast, army soldier or survivor aka mother of five with twins celebrating their first birthday.

Camo Birthday Party Ideas

I cannot believe I am putting this post together. As many of you know, almost a year ago (December 2017), my husband and I were blessed with twins. Twins are hard enough but these two happened to be the cherries on what was already a “larger” family. You see, these boys added numbers four and five to our mix, making us Langston Party of Seven. I began planning for a larger first birthday. This was because the twins birthday is very close to Christmas (December 22) and I figured it was knocking two birds with one stone when we visited Florida. Getting the family together for Christmas and also for a one year old birthday celebration.

The First Year

I began researching ideas. Camo never came to mind. In fact, neither of us being hunters, it was very low on the list. My husband then stated, “Hey, let’s make this birthday about us. We survived the first year.” His phrase stuck. We survived and instantly the baby birthday celebration took on a whole new meaning, the survival of the first year for my husband and I.

We Survived

SO that is what it is. I share many camo birthday party ideas for the outdoor enthusiast, I share camo birthday party ideas for the army soldier, but I also share camo birthday party ideas for the parents of five kids who survived the first year of having twins. We did it husband! We survived!

Camo Birthday Party Games

If you are planning a camo birthday party – army style, survival theme, or even a hunting theme, we have the kids party games for you.

Enjoy these 12 Camo Inspired Party Games for kids. Set comes with directions and supply list to keep your kids entertained and busy creating hungry stomachs for snacking on party food!

Camo Party Games PDF Printable

Camouflage Camo Birthday Party Ideas

Platoon punch, the watering hole, scent killer, deer stand juice – this camo party drink station is perfect for whatever your theme. | Catch My Party

This Call of Duty display can be easy used for other party plans. Our survival stacked boxes might say mommy juice or daddy juice. A hunting party might say ammo or deer feed. Get creative with what fits your theme. | FoxTMomma

Military, Nerf, Camo Birthday Party Idea – how fun is this target party backdrop? You can buy target practice papers here. | Catch My Party

Parties aren’t complete without banners. Grab this Camouflage Fabric Triangle Garland. You can also get this plastic one too.

If this is a red neck party, you will need your Red Solo Cup, otherwise take a look at these 16 oz plastic army green camo cups. Not only are they great for drinking, but they make nice party favors.

For this hosting a hunting camo party, this Melissa and Doug life size deer is not only a nice decoration, it makes a nice gift for your little hunter. How sweet is this little Amazon reviewer.

Camo dipped pretzels make a sweet snack. A few of these patterns look complex, I suggest green or brown chocolate covered pretzels with camo sugar sprinkles. | Source

Go to an army surplus store and/or hunting store and purchase camouflage nets to decorate your yard and/or house. You can also set up tents around the yard if you have any that are military colors.

This army party tablescape offers a lot of inspiration. It makes a cute use for your camouflauge netting. | Kara’s Party Ideas

This eight year old Nerf War Party was really creative. It’s a great way to incorporate a camo theme without declaring hunting or army as your theme. Take a look at all these inspiring camouflage party ideas! | Catch My Party

We also love this camouflage homemade firing range using orange solo cups – creative! | Catch My Party

Deer droppings (chocolate covered peanuts, almonds or raisins) make a lovely treat! | Stick Pony Creations

This petal effect icing technique can be used to create a camo cake for any occasion – army, hunting, or survival of the kids!| I Heart Baking

Also look at this tutorial – how to make camo fondant. | Little Bunny and Bear

I thought this hunter party backdrop was pretty cute – how adorable are those deer heads?

Camouflage party theme for the hunter, outdoor enthusiast, army soldier or survivor aka mother of five with twins celebrating their first birthday. #FrugalCouponLiving #camo #birthday

Here is a complete set of camo plates, napkins, and cups.

You cake can also be camouflage theme – take a look at this camo cake technique. | Creative Homemaking

We went with something else but I considered this camo birthday onesie for a long time for the twins.

Get inspired by this hunting party food table. | Catch My Party

I love the camo table runner on this army party tablescape. | Super Mommy

Ready to party? Keep the kids entertained. Take a look at these 50+ Kids’ Party Games – indoor, outdoor, night, birthday.

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