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Road Trip Hacks and Tips

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June 1, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer, Travel

published date: June 04, 2017
modified datt: June 01,2021

Road Trip Hacks and Tips

Traveling on the road for more than an hour can be exhausting. Especially when going anywhere with the kids! We put together some of the most cleaver mom hacks to help you on your next road trip with the kids. From notebooks and games that distract, to an accountability system on the sun visor, to ways to store snacks and miscellaneous items, we are by your side on your next road trip adventure! Happy travels!

First, keep the kids entertained with games. These 12 games to play in the car require very little supplies. These printable car games include conversation cards, license plate tag checklist and our road trip scavenger hunt! They help eliminate the dreaded question of “are we there yet?”

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Distract the kids with our free printable Road Trip Bingo (or Tic-Tac-Toe)  | Frugal Coupon Living

Altoid Tin Craft  Tic Tac Toe Travel Game | Frugal Coupon Living

DIY LEGO Travel Case | Frugal Coupon Living

Print this free printable Tetris Game to busy yourself with time.

Use a shower caddy as a Fast Food container! | Lookie What I Did (buy shower caddy here)


Take a picture of where you parked your car so you can easily find it when you return.

Always reaching for the kids’ drinks when they drop them? Put those sippy cups on a leash! | Make It, Love It

Traveling with kids, this road trip idea is genius! Pull off each hour along the way. | Neat Nest Organizing

Turn a magnetic baking sheet into a travel tray for eating, playing, and more! | A Spotted Pony

You can also purchase this Snack & Play Travel Tray.

Use a flort remote control holder to store accessories/toys for kids and keep the seats protected. | Ikea Hackers (buy a Flort remote control holder here)

Don’t be stuck without first aid! Make this Car First Aid Kit to always have emergency needs when you’re on the go. | My Frugal Adventures

Play the Alphabet Race with this printable travel game | Handmade Charlotte

Keep car cup holders clean with silicon cupcake holders. | Kids Activity Blog (buy cupcake liners here)

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Make Road Trip Clips. If everyone’s clip is up at the next stop (no poor behavior) they get a treat! | Random Thoughts of a Supermom

Turn a DVD case into a coloring case. | Stacy Vaughn

Get creative. Make a Kid’s Travel Binder – they won’t even know they are learning! | Living Well Mom (but we also like this one and this one)

Don’t forget the older kids with these Road Trip Games for Teens and Tweens | Landeelu

How about a shower basket to store your kid’s “essentials?” | Grey House Harbor (buy a shower basket here)

My child is constantly unbuckling the baby car seat. This has been a must for us both for road trips and every day travel – Seat Belt Buckle Guard.

A cereal container can easily transform into a car trash can. | BHG (buy cereal container here)

Maybe everyone will stop asking “Are we there yet” with these 20 Car Games for Kids | Stuck On You


Take a look at our Car winning Road Trip Hacks on Good Morning Washington.

On a road trip, you have to follow these Winning Car Hacks for Mom. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at all these Airplane Activities for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

 

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Road Trip Bingo Printable (or Tic-Tac-Toe)

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June 1, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

published date: June 03, 2017
modified datt: June 01,2021

Road Trip Bingo Printable (or Tic-Tac-Toe)

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Are we there yet? Name a parent that has not heard that phrase on a road trip. Before you travel, we suggest you check out our Winning Car Hacks for Mom. We LOVE the sticky note idea for time going by. Additionally for long commutes with the kids, we wanted to share something new.



We shared with you our Airplane Bingo, but we also came up with another free printable – Road Trip Bingo! There are a few ways to play – honestly mom, customize it to your family, but here were my ideas.

  1. Play the boards as a Tic-Tac Toe. First to spot 3 items in a row/diagonal, wins!
  2. Play the boards as a Bingo (filling in all 9 boxes). First to spot all 9 objects, wins!
  3. Play the boards with the provided printable markers to mark or cover your spot.
  4. Play the boards laminated and use a dry erase marker to x (or o) what you find! This is the laminator we have (and love!) There are cheaper laminator options.

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Speaking of road trips, you will want these car games for kids. It includes 12 games to play in the car plus conversation starters, 50 license plates checklists and road trip scavenger hunt!

Save these Road Trip Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

On a road trip, you have to follow these Winning Car Hacks for Mom! Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at all these Airplane Activities for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our Airplane Bingo Printable (or Tic-Tac-Toe)Pin to Pinterest



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Airplane Bingo Printable (or Tic-Tac-Toe)

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June 1, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Free, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

published date: June 10, 2017
modified datt: June 01,2021

Airplane Bingo (or Tic-Tac-Toe)

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This was us me. Traveling with three minors and praying I would have enough to do to distraction my littles. The anxiety in the trip was actually prior to the day of the flights. I was very high strung trying to figure out, no only what to pack for our trip, but what to pack for the actual day of travel.  In an effort to help myself with travel, I came up with our post Airplane Activities for Kids. I do that sometimes. I research my own needs and end up putting something fun together for you guys. I consider it a service to us both – wink!


During my research, I saw a lot of ideas for toddlers but I also wanted an idea for kids of young elementary age. That is why I came up with this printable Airplane Bingo. There are a few ways to play – honestly mom, customize it to your family, but here were my ideas.

  1. Play the boards as a Tic-Tac Toe. First to spot 3 items in a row/diagonal, wins!
  2. Play the boards as a Bingo (filling in all 9 boxes). First to spot all 9 objects, wins!
  3. Play the boards with the provided printable markers to mark or cover your spot.
  4. Play the boards laminated and use a dry erase marker to x (or o) what you find! This is the laminator we have (and love!) There are cheaper laminator options.

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Look at all these Airplane Activities for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

We love last weeks Road Trip Bingo Printable (or Tic-Tac-Toe). Pin to Pinterest.



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DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids

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May 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

published date: June 14, 2015
modified datt: May 28,2021

Eliminate boredom with these DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids!

DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids


When the last school bell rings and the kids enjoy long hot days home, mom’s creativity must come in. Often in our home we create a “bucket list” of fun with ideas of what we want to accomplish this summer. Pairing this with a calendar makes you organized or you might be like me where you just go with the flow and take it take by day. Whatever your style, take a look at some of these creative DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids. These ideas incorporate easy backyard ideas for your family – no need to leave home!

Before you get started, make sure you look at our No Bummer Summer Summer Boredom Busters Set. This set includes indoor and outdoor games for rainy and sunny days. Perfect for large and small groups. Enjoy a Stay at Home Vacation Stay-cation bundle and two creative summer bucket lists to form new family traditions and memories. Twenty-two pages of a fun summer printables.

Twenty-Two Page No Bummer Summer Set

DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids

1) Create a Homemade Water Blob or Water Bed from Feel in Crafty. I like the tutorial from Homeade Toast.

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2.) Make your own Constellation Flashlight from Paging Superman.

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3.) Get artsy – Make a Squirt Gun Water Painting from Fire Flies and Mud Pies.

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4.) Make Sand Pudding from Food Family Finds

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5.) Get messy! Take a classic board game and have fun with Shaving Cream Twister as seen on Pinterest.

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6.) Create your own game with Backyard Ker Plunk from All Parenting

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7.) Need a bucket list, make your own or Grab a FREE Summer Bucket List on Frugal Coupon Living or grab a FREE Summer Bucket List Printable from Yellow Bliss Road.

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8.) Discover something new with Ice Cavating on Frugal Coupon Living.

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9.) Capture fairies in a jar with this DIY Glow in the Dark Mason Jar Tutorial from From Panka With Love.

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10.) Paint with salt in this Salt Painting Tutorial from Meri Cherry. It’s really fun to see how the paint bleeds into the salt – creative and fascinating!

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11.) Make your own Sleepover Tents from Lindsay and Andrew.

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12.) Have a night swim with Glow Sticks in a Pool with this idea found online!

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13.) Make your own paint with this Rainbow Sidewalk Chalk Paint tutorial on Learn, Play and Imagine.

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14.) Make your own Tin Can Lanterns on Grow Creative.

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15.) Make your own Ocean Water with this recipe on Frugal Coupon Living.

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16.) Make Snake Bubbles or Kiddle Bubble Snake Creatures with this tutorial on Two Daloo.

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17.) Make your own Glitter Slime from 36th Avenue.

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18.) Easy to make Soap Clouds and so fun to play with! See our Best Bites for Tutorial.

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19.) Paint with bubbles in this Water Color Bubble Art tutorial on My Cakies.

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20.) DIY Night Bowling on Growing a Jeweled Rose.

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21.) Make Colored Rice from Frugal Coupon Living – fun, sensory play for kids. We love playing with our cars and minatures a bucket!

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22.) DIY Water Slide using a tarpe. We found the LDSym has a great tutorial.

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23.) Make your own Backyard Movie Theater from Not Just a Housewife.

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24.) Remember these? Take the kids back to your years off youth and make these DIY Coffee Can Stilts from Teach Mama.

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25.) We love our six awesome ways to do water play, make your own Water Bag Pinata from Frugal Coupon Living.

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26.) DIY Sponge Balls from Inner Child Fun – this is great for a back yard toss or homemade game. Add some water and soap and get ready to get wet!

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27.) Make your own Tie Dye Swimsuit Cover from Adventures of a Middle Sister.

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28.) Skip the color run and make your own. Host a backyard color fight with this DIY Color Powder Tutorial on Dukes nad Duchesses.

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29.) Meet me at the car wash! Make your own Backyard Car Wash for your toy bikes  on Design Mom. Maybe it’s a good excuse for skipping a bath night and sudzing the kids up!

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30.) Who would have though!??! We love this last idea, make your own Glow in the Dark Sand from Growing a Jeweled Rose.

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31) Twist your S’mores with these Campfire Cones on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Take a look at this homemade Play-doh Recipe from Frugal Coupon Living!


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No more moans of “I’m bored mom” when you prepare for your summer with these Summer Boredom Busters and Activities for Kids! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Beach Tips and Tricks on Frugal Coupon Living. Pin to Pinterest.

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We love these Summer Bucket List for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Also look at these Popsicle Recipes, perfect for summer! Pin to Pinterset.

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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.

Summer Boredom Busters

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May 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

published date: April 29, 2018
modified datt: May 28,2021

No more moans of “I’m bored mom” when you prepare for your summer with these Summer Boredom Busters and Activities for Kids!

Summer Boredom Busters

Summer Boredom Busters

How does your summer look? Are your kids at camp daily from 8 to 5, do you tend to travel a lot, or are the kids home and mom is often trying to fill her schedule with activities. We came up with some of the most creative Summer Boredom Busters for mom and the kids. Consider putting a new idea on the calendar every week day for the next 4 weeks. Hopefully these creative ideas will also lead you to more craft adventures, ideas of other ways you can have fun outside or requests of “mom, can we do that again?”

Enjoy your summer!

Before you get started, make sure you look at our No Bummer Summer Summer Boredom Busters Set. This set includes indoor and outdoor games for rainy and sunny days. Perfect for large and small groups. Enjoy a Stay at Home Vacation Stay-cation bundle and two creative summer bucket lists to form new family traditions and memories. Twenty-two pages of a fun summer printables.

Twenty-Two Page No Bummer Summer Set

Summer Boredom Busters

This is a pretty cool and unique craft. For a former teacher that has seen a lot, I have not seen this one. Colorful Zentangle Art: an Easy Aluminum Foil Kids Project! | Lets Lasso the Moon

Catch the sun with these tissue paper suncatchers craft! | Kids Craft Room

Get crafty! Create a town and roadway with sidewalk chalk! | B-Inspired Mama


Build a Nerf Play Zone. Enough Said. | Toddler Approved

These lightning bugs are super cute and easy to make with leftover plastic Easter eggs. | Joanns

Boys will be boys and this is the perfect summer boredom buster! Muddy Trucks and Car Wash. | Busy Toddler

Make giant bubbles – much easier than you think! | Lindsay and Andrew

Get crafty and creative – DIY Birdfeeder from an Orange! | Made with Happy

Head to the garage and pick up some nuts and bolts for this Robot Play Dough activity. | Fantastic Fun and Learning

We are off to the races, the Soap Boat Races! | I Heart Naptime

Go on a color scavenger hunt! | I Heart Crafty Things

Grab some yarn and work on some finger knitting! This tutorial is great for beginners. We did this recently and found some colorful yarn patterns on Amazon. | Happy Homeschool Nest

Also get creative with this cardboard roll snake knitting tutorial. | Repeat Crafter Me

Your yarn can turn into craft stick yarn dolls. We thought these mini googly eyes were cute too! | Happy Hooligans

Turn your collection of sea shells into a windchime! | Indulgy

Upcycle your paper plates and toilet paper rolls and make these cute colorful paper plate dinosaurs. Note: These Do A Dot Art Markers were perfect for my kids growing up. | Toddler Approved

Go for a walk and have an ABC Scanvenger Hunt! We love this cut out paper plate. | A Girl and a Glue Gun

Create a boat race with a pool noodle, pencil and duct tape! | See Vanessa Craft


Summer Boredom Busters

Getting ready to enjoy some time outside. Enjoy these Fun Summer Ideas for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Also get ready for some warmer days with this Summer Bucket List – Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget Spring Break with these 20 Creative Ways to Enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. Pin to Pinterest.



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Summer Bucket List Printable

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May 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

published date: June 15, 2015
modified datt: May 28,2021

Summer Bucket List

The last bell has rung and our summer bucket list has begun! What is a bucket list? A bucket list is defined by “a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime.” Instead of a lifetime, we have created a list of things we wish to accomplish this summer with the girls.

  • Camp in the Backyard
  • Make a Lemonade Stand
  • Have Breakfast for Dinner
  • Make Homemade Playdough
  • Dance Party Under the Moonlight
  • Homemade Water Slide or Blob

Summer Bucket List Printable

Summer Bucket List Printable

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Get this Summer Bucket List and all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Summer Bucket Printables.

Add your own ideas or use the ideas we have listed. Enjoy your fun in the sun and kill those days of boredom with these creative activities for kids and boredom busters!

This set also comes with our Eighties Playlist and Summer Bucket List. Relieve your childhood and summer memories with your kids!

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We also want to share our Beach Scavenger Hunt too. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget this list of DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids – Pin to Pinterest.

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Take a look at these 14 Seasonal Bucket Lists for Every Occasion. This includes both the summer bucket list and eighties bucket list.  Pin to Pinterest.



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Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids

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May 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Summer

published date: May 29, 2016
modified datt: May 28,2021

Need some inspiration to keep the kids busy this summer? Check out our Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living! Creative ideas and crafts for endless fun while school is out and tons of bucket list items to check off!

Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids


The days are getting warmer, kids are getting restless, and everyone is ready for that last school bell to ring! I’ve searched the internet high and low for some of the best summer bucket list ideas for kids, and I’ve put together my favorite finds. From rainy day fun to getting outdoors in the sun, take a look at this Visual Summer Kids Bucket List this school break! These bucket list items will get everyone excited for the summer days ahead. Enjoy!

How do I make a summer bucket list?

There are tons of different ways to create a summer bucket list! First, make a note of all the different kinds of activities you want to do. Then, you might want to consider making a calendar to organize your kids bucket list items.  We had a friend list all her summer bucket list ideas on a calendar with one bucket list activity per day. Alternatively, you can create a list on a dry erase board or a long sheet of paper and cross off your ideas as you get them done. You could even just keep a rough list in a journal and cross off ideas or add more throughout the summer. The kids are in for a memorable summer with these summer bucket list ideas!

How do you make a cute summer bucket list?

Get artistic with it! Wherever you write your summer bucket list down, make it cuter with little drawings and fun colors for each of the activities. Making your summer bucket list look nice will make you want to save it to cherish the memories you made. This is a great activity for the more creative and artistic kids. You could use glitter, paint, stickers, or any other art supplies to create a cute summer bucket list.

Crazy Summer Bucket List Ideas

Before you check out these crazy Summer Bucket List ideas, save these posts for even more inspiration!

  • Family Bucket List Printables (bucket list templates for summer and every season!)
  • Summer Bucket List for Kids Printable
  • Scavenger Hunts for Kids Printables
  • Beach Tips and Tricks
  • DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids
  • Summer Boredom Busters and Activities for Kids

Be sure to keep your kids happy and entertained with these No Bummer Summer Bundle. Twenty tree pages of ideas for the kids including our Stay at Home Vacation Stay-cation Bundle, indoor and outdoor games (for rainy and sunny days), and two amazingly fun summer bucket lists!

Get the No Bummer Summer Set

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Have fun with Watercolor Pastels and draw a DIY Tattoo for summer. Source Unknown.

Turn into a Human Bubble like One Charming Bubble. We think this idea is so fun, and you could even make your own bubbles as an added activity!

Color the Entire Driveway in Sidewalk Chalk. This is always a fantastic idea when the weather is warm and there’s no rain in the forecast. Kids can get super creative, and even you can get out there and contribute some art if you’re up for it!

Incorporate some science with these 5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids or Glow in the Dark Volcano!


Make a Water Blob like this tutorial on Fabulessly Frugal. I had friends make this and the kids absolutely loved it. It’s a one and done type of craft, but you may be able to get a few uses out of it through the week to extend your summer bucket list fun.

Use a pizza box to make your own Solar Oven like this idea from I can Teach My Child. We suggest you take a look at our s’more recipes and give some a try inside your homemade oven. You can bake cookies in these if the sun is hot enough!

Take it to the beach with this Beach Scavenger Hunt on Frugal Coupon Living. Take a look at how we created this idea using a beach bucket!

Make your own Flower Crown from Fireflies and Mud Pies. I always wondered how to properly do this! I loved them when I was a kid but my technique was poor. These ones look downright professional!

Fill a truck or trampoline with pillows and blankets and have an outdoor campout under the stars! Source and Source

Try a game of Water Bag Pinata from Frugal Coupon Living. This one’s been super popular — who wouldn’t love some fun in the sun with a water game?

Turn Water Balloons into Canvas Art from Lasso the Moon. This is a great way to get messy and create some art while you’re at it. Make sure to give the kids a good shower afterwards!

Get messy! Take a classic board game and have fun with Shaving Cream Twister as seen on Pinterest. I would love to see an after photo of this game!

Build an Air Fort like this idea from Mom Trusted. It creates the perfect little hideaway. So fun!

Go Night Bowling with this idea from Growing a Jeweled Rose. And yes, it’s okay to extend the kids’ bedtime — it’s summer, after all!

Host a Backyard Movie Night like Ellie Petrov. We did this at a friend’s home. We brought over boxes of candy, she popped popcorn and it was such a fun memorable event!

Toss Glow Sticks Into the Pool. This looks so cool and is perfect for a night swim! Source Unknown.

Make the ultimate outdoor tent with two trucks and a tarp! Idea on LOL Pics.

Try another kind of chalk! Make this Frozen Popsicle Chalk for your ultimate masterpiece found on Reading Confetti.

Get crafty! Try your hand at these Homemade Tin Wind Chimes from Hands On As We Grow. I love that it lasts so much longer than one day!

Make this Waterfall Water Wall from Playing by the Book. This might take some effort but it looks like a fun project for a summer bucket list regardless!

On a rainy day, Make Abstract Window Art from And Next Comes L. You could probably google some abstract artists for inspiration and make an art lesson out of it!

Make a PVC Sprinkler like this idea from Make Zine. I think dad might have to get involved in the construction, but it’ll make your yard the hot spot of the neighborhood this summer — or should I say cool spot!

Weave with the Kids. This is a really nice tutorial on Artbar Blog. We worked on some of these recently and the kids had a great time making them!


Summer Bucket List

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No more moans of “I’m bored mom” when you prepare for your summer with these Summer Boredom Busters and Activities for Kids! Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

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Add this to your list of summer time fun – Raging Good Time Kids Glow in the Dark Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Beach Tips and Tricks on Frugal Coupon Living. Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t forget Spring Break with these 20 Creative Ways to Enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. Pin to Pinterest.

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How to Make Soundwave Art | DIY Father’s Day Gift Soundwave Art Generator

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May 27, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: May 27, 2021
modified datt: May 27,2021

Follow this quick and easy tutorial for how to make soundwave art plus create an adorable DIY Father’s Day Gift idea – I love you Soundwave Art Generator craft for kids. The best father’s day gift yet!

Soundwave Art

We have been so blessed to have some of the most amazing preschool teachers! While I have loved every mother’s day (and father’s day gift) my children have created, this years gifts for parents have knocked some other’s out of the park.

For a preschool mother’s day gift, I got adorable photo holders made out of beads and a painted rock. For a preschool Father’s day craft, my husband got the most adorable I Love You Soundwave Art Craft.

How to make soundwave art

It is very easy to make your own soundwave art. I was surprised by how remarkably quick it was with no instruction.

First, open the voice recorder app on your cell phone. Record an I love you memo. If you are an educator (preschool or elementary school), save each file as the child’s name so you can easily identify who is who when creating your soundwave pattern.

How do I get soundwaves from a recording?

Once you have your personalized recording, you want to use a free soundwave art generator. How do you do sound wave art? I looked at a few soundwaves generators, but I found https://convert.ing-now.com to be incredibly easy and straight forward.

Soundwave Graphic Generator

1.) Visit the free soundwave art generator.

2.) Select the circle button, let’s go.

3.) Upload your sound recording.

4.) Choose your foreground color and wavelength size (I chose black and 1800 x 280.)

5.) Click the okay button to generator your soundwave art.

6.) Right click on the soundwave art image and download your I love you soundwave pattern.

I Love You Soundwave Art DIY

Once you’ve created your I love you sound wave art generator, it’s time for a fun father’s day preschool craft (or elementary and older kids too!)

How do you do sound wave art?

Supplies

  • I Love You Soundwave Art
  • Paint Supplies (we love Do A Dot Art! Marker Paints for younger kids)
  • Printer (or print at Staples)
  • Scissors
  • Cardstock
  • Laminator

Instructions

How do soundwave gifts work? Once you have your your personalized sound wave art, it’s time to print the pattern.

First follow the steps above to create a voice memo recording converted to a to sound wave file (png, jpeg, etc.)

Open Microsoft Word and rotate your new document to a landscape design.

Write the phrase “I love you” in the center of the document.

Paste below the phrase, your soundwave file.

Print on cardstock and cut into the shape of a heart.

Using markers or paint (we like Do A Dot Art! Marker Paints) allows your child to color the heart.

Allow the heart to dry.

Once the painted heart is dry, laminate your painted heart sound wave art DIY.

Gift to dad as a DIY Father’s Day craft to keep forever!

Can You Play Soundwave Art?

Do you want to take this a step further? In our memorial crafts for loved ones, I shared one way to play soundwave art. You would basically need a QR code to create soundwave art that plays. A QR code is a pixelated number of black squares and dots that form a square. When scanned with a camera app it opens a browser or browser that holds the sound recording.

Can you play soundwave art? Yes – create a soundwave with a QR code! For this process, you will either purchase a soundwave QR code or create your own URL to hold your recording. Once you have the URL with your sound recording, you can quickly create a QR code on QR-Tiger. If your voice memo is a MP3, you can also upload this on QR Tiger.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your sound wave art block or final DIY Father’s Day Soundwave Craft.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Also visit our Memorial Craft Ideas post. Make memorial crafts or learn how to record the voicemail of al oved one and purchase soundwave art for deceased family or friends. Pin to Pinterest.

Want more father’s day ideas? Enjoy these Father’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool, Elementary and Older. Pin to Pinterest.



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