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Closet Organizing Hacks & Tips

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April 26, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Closet Organizing Hacks & Tips

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Are you looking to re-vamp your entire closet or just need some minor organizational help? We think you’ll love these ideas for either! You won’t believe all of these clever re-purposing tricks and tips that you can use to make your closet function better! Check out how ‘S’ hooks can be such a helpful tool in hanging things as well as soda tabs! Do you have lots of heels? You won’t believe this simple fix to showcase them. Enjoy making your closet your new happy place with all of these ideas!

Turning the closet into a home office? Go Here and view our Cloffice Home Office Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

This girlie glam closet reveal is fun, we love these jewelry station for necklaces and such on View Along the Way.

Even more useful from View Along The Way, check out these Slide Out Belt and Scarf Organizers.

Consider taking a closet and turning it into a mud room from Hooked on Housing.

Try making this Clutch Organizer from a Lid Rack like Fabulous Fashion for Sensible Style.

Listoc Shares how to create a Double Hanger with Can Tabs.

We love this Heel Shoe Organizer from Geniabeme. What a creative DIY craft.

Another great way to organize shoes is by labeling them in a clear container like In My Own Style. A picture of the shoes on the label works great too!

We love h0w In My Own Style has this inspiration board to help with looks and outfit creativity.

Hang Tank Tops with Shower Hooks like this idea from Storage Geek.

Try organizing tights (or scarves) on a hanger like What I Wore.

Add a rod on your closet door for hats gloves, scarves and more. Source unknown. Please let me know so I can credit properly.

Try laundry baskets to help organize and add storage to a closet like Around the Farmhouse Table did for this baby nursery!

Keep your boots in good condition and from falling over with this Pool Noodle Hack from Angie’s Look Book.

Use clothes pins to hang lightweight clothing like Saw Dust and Embryos.

Turn an extra closet into a little girl’s dress up spot like Sister’s Suitcase Blog. Hide clothing with a curtain.

Organize your Flip Flops with a magazine or paper organizer. Source Unknown.

S Hooks and Dollar Store Baskets are great for organizing laundry or other small pieces of clothing. Tip from DIY Energy.

Organize your Purses with Shower Hooks from Tart House.

Have a systems for getting rid of clothes. Turn all hangers backwards, when you wear something, hang it right side out. Get rid of all backwards hangers after 12 months. Tip from Tip Hero.

Using Pipe Cleaners, make your own Non-Slip Hangers like In My Own Style. We also love this no-slip tip from Brizzleleo. Use a hot glue gun to create a no-slip hanger.

Polished Habitat has a beautiful re-organized Master Closet, take a look. We love this organized clutch and purse section of her closet. Those clear dividers move!

How creative is this rope lighting on the inside of a closet from Saw Dust and Embryos.

Try wallpapering a closet for character and to hide scuffed walls like the Lil House that Could.

Measure your closet to maximize your space like Confessions of a Serial DIYer.

Do not waste space, create side storage like Saw Dust and Embryos.

Take a look at these Create a Gallery Wall – Ideas for Picture Frame Displays. Pin to Pinterest.

We love these creative Front Porch Ideas (inspire your welcome!) – 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.

Declutter Challenge for Kids

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April 20, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Is your child’s bedroom and play area drowning in stuff? Download our free 7-day declutter challenge PDF. This one task a day cleaning checklist keeps your child from becoming overwhelmed and guides them to creating a new organized space!

Declutter Challenge for Kids

Feeling overwhelmed? Have you stepped on your last LEGO or have you yelled for the very last time “clean up your room“? I get it. With five kids and too many spaces to organize, I have had to lead my kids into creating better organizational habits.

Guide your child to developing new organizational skills with a printable resource and guide; a printable 7-Day Kid’s Declutter Challenge Checklist PDF.

In this seven day cleaning challenge, kids will how to clean their bedroom room in small steps. In seven days time, they will have a clean space organized and free of clutter.

How to Clean Your Room for Kids

In this tidy up challenge, steps are broken down into days, leading your child on a decluttering journey.

Day 1: Pick up any toys that are on the floor and sort through them. Keep your favorites & get rid of the ones you no longer play with.

Day 2: Make your bed and clean up under the bed. Throw away any garbage and put away what you want to keep. Tidy up your nightstand.

Day 3: Pick up any dirty clothes lying around and put them in your laundry hamper & vacuum entire floor. Don’t forget under the bed!

Day 4: Tidy up your closet. Ask mom or dad to help you sort through your clothing. Keep your favorites & get rid of the ones you no longer need.

Day 5: Organize all of your books & art supplies. Tidy up your workspace.

Day 6: Tidy up your playroom floor and go through your toys. Put way the toys you want and get rid of the toys you no longer play with

Day 7: Vacuum your playroom floor and finish tidying up. Make sure everything is in its place!

Hey Mom! This list can be overwhelming. This is why we have broken it down in seven days. It is important the first time you attempt this list, you model steps for your child. Instead of investing hours in each day, set a timer and do each day’s task for 20 minutes. You can repeat it in future weeks. If this is something that will not be challenging for your child, take all 7 days and knock it out in one day or weekend.

Also take a look at our daily/weekly kid’s cleaning checklist. This can keep your hard work maintained and also sets responsibilities and good daily habits for your child. We suggest laminating the checklist and letting them complete it on a certain day of the week, on the weekend, weekly or even daily! Adapt the timeline to what works in your home.

Kids Declutter Challenge PDF

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Busy Mom Binder

If you find this cleaning checklist incredible resourceful for keeping your busy home organized, take a look at our Busy Mom Binder!

Kid’s Cleaning Checklist

Once things are decluttered, make sure you maintain a clean space with a daily or weekly Kid’s Cleaning Checklist. This checklist leads your child through the steps of maintaining their clean personal space. This is found in our Busy Mom Home Organizational Binder!

We haven’t forgotten the bigger picture. Clean your entire home in the span of 30 days with our Monthly Declutter Challenge. Use this resource for spring cleaning or repeat every month maintaining a clean and organized home.

You can also try our Monthly Declutter Challenge for free in our free printable library. Find out how here!

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How to Print at Staples

Don’t have a printer. Want this printed on nice paper and maybe laminated? Watch this video for how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your decluttered bedroom! We love to see clean spaces. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

More Organization Printables

We won’t leave you there! Take a look at these other Organization Printables for Kids and Parents. Pin to Pinterest.

Since we got you excited for getting organized and becoming efficient, take a look at these Everyday Busy Mom Life Hacks too. Tips and tricks for an efficient home. Pin to Pinterest.

Themed Bingo Game Printables for the Entire School Year

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April 19, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Save these themed Bingo game printables for the entire school year. Seasonal scavenger hunts including back to school, fall, winter, spring and even summer.

Themed Bingo Game Printables

B-I-N-G-O (it’s hard to talk about Bingo and not sing the song!)

Looking for seasonal Bingo printables? We found the best selection of Bingo games for back to school, fall, winter, spring, and summer. You can use these printable games inside the classroom, for events like a class party, or save for outside the classroom for birthday parties, family events, and more.

What is Bingo?

Bingo is an international game in which players mark off numbers (or pictures) on cards. As the numbers (or pictures) are drawn randomly by a caller, the player marks off the called number (picture). The winner is the first person to mark off five numbers in a row or another required pattern (horizontal, four corners, a diagonal pattern, or even the entire board.)

What are the Bingo Rules?

The rules of Bingo are simple. The rules can change slightly each game, as the caller determines the pattern for winning.

Each player gets one card. Cards should be different for each player.
In addition to a player, there is a caller.
The caller determines the winning pattern for each game. Five in a row (column, diagonal line, four corners, or a full board.)
The caller calls out a number (or picture.)
The player marks of that number (or picture.) A stamp, marker, or object can be used to mark off the number (or picture).
The caller and player continue this rhythm.
When a player gets the winning pattern, they call out loudly “bingo”
The caller determines the player has one.
A new game can begin or the caller can call until a second (third, fourth…) winner occurs.

Bingo Game Prize Ideas

Stick with the theme. These are seasonal games, so consider seasonal prizes. If you are playing Bingo in a classroom, ask your parents to donate non-food prizes. Since you are playing many rounds of Bingo, keep prizes simplistic as larger prizes would be too much.

Bingo prize ideas include:

Back to School Bingo Game Printables

Get ready for the school year with these Back to School Bingo Game Printables.

Back to School Bingo Game Printable | Giggles Galore

Alphabet Bingo Game Printable | The Inspiration Edit

Classic Bingo Game Printable | Design Eat Repeat

United States Bingo Game Printable | Deceptively Educational

Fall Bingo Game Printables

These leaves are changing colors. These Flal Bingo Game Printables including football, Halloween, fall leaves, and Thanksgiving.

Halloween Bingo Game Printable | Fun Squared (See another Halloween Bingo Printable in our Halloween Printables)

Football Bingo Game Printable | Sunny Day Family

Thanksgiving Bingo Game Printable (seen in our Thanksgiving printables) | Fun Squared

Fall Leaves Bingo Game Printable | Deceptively Educational

Winter Bingo Game Printables

The weather is getting cold. Warm up the room with these Winter Bingo Game Printables including snow themed, Christmas, new year and Valentines’ Day.

Snowman Bingo Game Printable | Crazy Little Projects

Christmas Bingo Game Printable | So Easy Being Green (See another Christmas Bingo Printable in our Christmas Printables)

New Years Bingo Game Printable | One Creative Mommy

Valentines’ Day Conversation Hearts Bingo Game Printable | Artsy Fartsy

Spring Bingo Game Printables

Spring Bingo Game Printables including spring break, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day and rainbows.

Easter Bingo Game Printable | Happiness is Homemade

Spring Break Bingo Game Printable | Squirrelly Minds

St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Game Printable | Play Party Plan

Rainbow Bingo Game Printable | Crafting Cheerfully

Summer Bingo Game Printables

Send the kids off for summer with these Summer Bingo Game Printables. Themes include July 4th, Summer reading (send that one home), camping and road-tripping (share with your parents!)

July 4th Bingo Game Printable | One Creative Mommy

Summer Reading Bingo Game Printable | My Sister’s Suitcase

Camping Bingo Game Printable | Gluesticks and Gumdrops

Road Trip Bingo Game Printable (multiple versions) | iMom

Take a look at these Seasonal Bucket Lists Ideas for Every Occasion. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget these Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Save these Back to School Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Also Save these Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Earth Day Crafts

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April 16, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

When is Earth Day? It is April 22nd. This Earth day, embrace these Earth Day Crafts Ideas for Kids to raise awareness and support for protecting our environment with your children.

Every year, we celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd to raise awareness and support for protecting our environment. It’s important to start talking to your kids from an early age about ways we can do our part to lessen our impact on the planet. These Earth Day Crafts are a great catalyst for those discussions.

As you craft with your kids, making models and depictions of Earth, talk about ways to save water and reduce pollution. Talk about the importance of recycling, and if you don’t have one in your home, set up a can just for recycling. Discuss ways to keep the earth “healthy” and talk about activities that may make the planet “sick.” You get the idea.

But most of all, have fun making these Earth Day crafts with the kids. Proudly display the crafts in your home (or in your classroom) as a reminder all month long that we are connected with the Earth, and it is our responsibility to take care of her.

Don’t forget our Easy Earth Day Projects and Activities for Kids. Also enjoy our Earth Day printables including this Earth Day Activities PDF and Earth Day Scavenger Hunt!

Earth Day Crafts

Make a paper Earth Day garland to string up in the playroom or classroom for Earth Day. This craft is a great visual to teach kids about how we are all interconnected and all responsible for taking care of the Earth. | Hello, Wonderful

You only need a styrofoam ball, tissue paper, and lots of glue to make this pretty globe! Not only is it fantastic for Earth Day, but you could use this technique to make planets to build a solar system. | Gluesticks

Your kid will want to wear these Earth Day salt dough necklaces often as a reminder to take care of the Earth. The one with the heart will be particularly easy to do with young children—they can even make the heart shape with their fingerprints! | Natural Beach Living

Older kids who still enjoy crafting things may like paper quilling. It’s a technique that involves curling paper into different shapes like circles, loose coils, teardrops, and more. You can create some really beautiful pieces, like this lovely quilled paper earth craft. | Projects with Kids

Coffee drinkers—save those k-cups! They’re perfect for crafting. This k-cup Earth Day craft is really cute. | Artsy Momma

Black glue can help you create stunning art! Outlining the continents and then using watercolors to paint the Earth creates gorgeous contrast in this fun Earth Day black glue craft. | Messy Little Monster

Kids who can paint the shape of the continents will enjoy making these earth magnets made out of upcycled jar lids. They can even add them to their lockers at school as a reminder to take care of the planet. | Moms and Crafters

Learn about the layers of the Earth for Earth Day! You can use this craft as an opportunity to simply teach kids a little more about the Earth and its various layers. We only see the top layer, the crust, but there’s so much that goes on beneath Earth’s surface! Small children will need to have an adult do the spray painting. | Surviving a Teacher’s Salary

Earth Day Crafts for Preschoolers

Talk to your kids about what makes the Earth happy and healthy and what makes the Earth sad and unhealthy. This craft offers a great visual representation through interchangeable elements as you go through the list of suggestions. Preschoolers will have so much fun coloring the Earth and then changing out the eyes, mouth, and the heart/bandage elements. | The Inspiration Edit

This cupcake liner earth craft is stunning! It’s so fun for little ones because they can learn to paint using different materials. For this project, they’ll be painting with a toothbrush and a pom-pom. How cool is that? | I Heart Crafty Things

Handprint crafts are fun for preschoolers, and this hand print earth craft is just adorable. The printable template makes it easy to guide little ones through this craft. And look! The Earth is wearing a party hat in celebration of Earth Day! | Simple Everyday Mom

Any kid who enjoys playing in the dirt will love making this Earth Day craft. Simply cut out the earth shape, color or paint in the water, and cover the land portions with glue and dirt. It’s a great excuse to get messy. | Kids Activities Blog

Get ready for some sticky, slimy fun! This Earth Day Baking Soda Slime is Borax-free and totally kid-safe. Make sure your kiddo doesn’t have sensitivities to baking soda before proceeding with this project. Keep in mind that it’s a little stickier than regular slime, but the mess is part of the fun. | Steamsational

Speaking off messy crafts, shaving cream painting is another one that’s popular with kids. The marbled effect you get from shaving cream art is so pretty, and the blue/green combination is perfect for Earth Day. | The Simple Parent

Start a new springtime tradition by making seed bombs with the kids to celebrate the Earth! Use blue, green, and white paper to give the seed bombs an earth-like appearance, or just use whatever paper scraps you have on hand. Adults will need to run the food processor, but cutting the paper scraps and shaping the balls gives kids lots of fine motor practice. Seed bombs would make nice neighbor gifts, along with a hand-painted pot or recycled container. | Little Bins for Little Hands

Moms, if you have any CDs leftover from yesteryear, you can use them to make one of these cute CD ornament Earth Day crafts with the kids. Turning old things you don’t use into art is a great way to encourage kids to recycle and upcycle. The ornament would look really pretty spinning around on your porch or breezeway. | Our Kid Things

Children need to be taught to love our planet from a young age. The hands holding the world project is a great way to do that. Use the conversation starters to talk about how we can love the Earth. Isn’t it cute that the hearts are made out of thumbprints? Younger children may need help with tracing and cutting their handprints. | Fun Handprint Art

Don’t forget to pin this list of Earth Day Crafts to save it!

Look at these Easy Earth Day Projects and Activities for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Many of our Rockin’ Geology Rock Party Ideas can overlap with these Earth Day ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

For Earth Day, head to the thrift store! Take something old and make it new including this Upcycled Farmhouse Table. Pin to Pinterest.

With the kids, take old paint chips and turn them into crafts with these Paint Chip Crafts Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

April Low Waste Earth Day Challenge

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April 16, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

April 22 is Earth Day! Take this easy Earth Day quiz, get your little ones involved in these Earth Day projects and activities for kids, and take on this April low waste living Earth Day challenge to create some new environmental conscious habits and perhaps a zero waste home!

Low Waste Earth Day Challenge

Earth Day is an annual celebration around the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection. On this date, environmental awareness is put forth and discussions and ideas are created to acknowledge our impact (both good and bad) on the environment.

Earth Day Quiz

Before we begin, we have an Earth Day Quiz for you. Can you do something to differently to make an environmental difference? I bet we can all answer yes! But really, here is a quick Earth Day Quiz (with answers) to teach you more about Earth Day.

When is Earth Day? April 22

When was the First Earth Day? 1970

Who founded Earth Day? Gaylord Nelson, a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin

Why do we belebrate Earth Day? Celebrating Earth Day serves as a reminder of how fragile our earth is and how important it is to protect our planet.

Also try this easy Earth Day Quiz for Kids…

What color is the earth from? Blue and Green (white if including clouds)

What covers 70% off the earth? Water

What are five things you can recycle in your home? answers will vary

Where is your favorite place to visit on earth? answers will vary

Want to learn more? Take an Earth Day Quiz for Kids or Earth Day Quiz for Adults.

Now that you have begun an Earth Day discussion and even grown in knowledge of your Earth Day facts, we have Earth Day Projects and our very own Earth Day Challenge for you to tackle during the month of April.

Earth Day Projects

These Earth Day Projects and Earth Day Activities for Kids are a few ways to make a difference this April and perhaps for the rest of your life. A new habit takes on average a month, perhaps making a difference this month will create some life long differences for your family and your environment.

Easy Earth Day Projects and Activities for Kids

We have more Earth Day Ideas! Also visit our Earth Day Crafts Ideas for Kids to raise awareness and support for protecting our environment with your children.

You also can find our Earth Day Activities Printables (with Scavenger Hunt) in our Free Printables section.

Earth Day Challenge

We have our very own challenge for you. Incorporate the kids and take this Low Waste Earth Day Challenge for the entire month of April. I bet you already do many of these things already. Once you complete the month, is there something you can continue and perhaps make a new habit?

Use a refillable stainless steel water bottle
Use a reusable coffee cup/thermos (even when buying coffee)
Get a library card and borrow books and magazines instead of buying prints (or join Audible and listen to books)
Use a bamboo toothbrush (instead of a plastic one)
Say no to free promo items
Use bar soap instead of liquid soap (less packaging)
Use reusable shopping and produce bags
Shop your local farmers market, bring a reusable bag
Plan meals to avoid food waste
Collect and re-purpose rain or grey water
Have your shoes and clothes repaired instead of buying new
Run full loads in the dish washer and laundry
Focus on experiences instead of things
Change all your bills to paperless (electronic)
Join carpools or use public transport
Plant a garden (even if it is small)
Carry your own reusable straw
Reduce the amount of consumption of toothpaste, shampoo, etc
Don’t impulse shop – stop, think method
Avoid palm oil (responsible for much of the world’s deforestation)
Upcycle and re-purpose as much as you can
Pack your own lunch in a reusable container

The steps will turn you into an environmentally conscious earth member (wink) and get you family closer to a zero waste home!

Earth Day Printable PDF

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How to Order Prints at Staples

You can of course, keep this product digital – that would be Earth Day Friendly. However, if you want to print a copy, I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

You can also follow the directions below.

Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
Sign in or create a Staples account.
Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
In the left column, choose add file(s).
Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
Add more files or select the blue upload button.
Select done.
Give your job a name in the top left column.
Choose color or B&W.
Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×11 67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
Proceed to checkout.

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 2020. The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Earth Day Challenge Low Waste Printable. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Take a look at our Earth Day Crafts Ideas for Kids to raise awareness and support for protecting our environment with your children. Pin to Pinterest.

Many of our Rockin’ Geology Rock Party Ideas can overlap with these Earth Day ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Upcycle old Little Tikes and Step2 Toys with these creative ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also upcycle these Old Altoids Boxes with these creative ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Pumping Heart Model

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April 10, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

It’s so easy to make this working model of the heart! Craft this DIY pumping heart model with your kids for an easy and informative science experiment. With just a few supplies, you can create your very own pumping heart model for some STEM fun at home. This makes a great science lesson in the classroom, too. Enjoy!

DIY Pumping Heart Model

I used to be a teacher, so I have long had a soft spot for activities that would go great in a classroom. After Frugal Coupon Living took off, I never made it back to the classroom. Even so, my love for teaching little ones never left me! I always jump at the opportunity to make some easy science experiments with the kids on the weekends. They have fun AND learn something new, so it’s a perfect way to spend some free time in my book. Instead of teaching your kids about the human body with videos or books, let them create their own working heart model to keep them totally engaged! Hands-on activities are some of the best ways to get kids to learn valuable information and have it stick.

This pumping heart working model project doesn’t take long, but is SO cool! Plus, you probably already have all of the necessary supplies lying around your house. If not, all of the tools can easily be found at your local dollar store! Don’t spend a ton to teach your kids. I love when I can create fun experiments for the kiddos that barely cost a thing. You may even be able to identify a future doctor in your family or your class!

How does this pumping heart model work?

The human heart has four separate chambers, and this working model of the heart represents one of the heart’s chambers. The heart’s chambers pump blood into the body’s arteries, as demonstrated by the model. Every chamber has an entry point, known as the atrium, and an exit chamber, known as the ventricle. Both of these work continuously, pumping blood to keep it flowing through the body. To stop blood from going back into the chambers of the heart, valves close when the blood exits. The balloon acts as a valve in our pumping heart model, which prevents blood that exits the chamber from reentering the chamber. To make this clear to the kids, try removing the balloon from the equation and see what happens to the water.

Add this pumping heart model experiment to your weekend plans to give your kids their daily dose of STEM. It’s important to peak their interest in science and math at an early age. Who knows — it might inspire your little ones to pursue a future career in the medical or science fields!

Let me know how much you and your kiddos absolutely love this easy science experiment in the comments below. Have fun!

Questions to ask the kids:

Where does the water stop inside the straws?
Does water travel up inside of the covered straw?
Does the water return to the jar when the balloon is released?

Supplies you’ll need to make a working heart model:

One large mason jar
2 balloons
1 to 2 cups water
Food coloring, if desired (we recommend using red, of course!)
2 bendy straws
Tape
Scissors
Rimmed tray or casserole dish

Directions:

First off, mix your food coloring and water, if you choose to add it. Pour the water into the jar.

Next, cut one balloon in half. Discard the bottom/side with the opening of the balloon.

Then place the remaining piece of the balloon loosely over one of the straws. Secure the cut edge to the straw with tape. Set aside.

On the other balloon, cut the balloon in half to remove the narrow neck part of the balloon. Stretch the remaining part of the balloon over the mouth of the jar. Cut two tiny slits in the balloon. Secure the balloon’s cut edge to the jar with tape.

Pressing the balloon to make the holes slightly larger, push the bottom of each straw through a hole in the balloon.

On the straw without the attached balloon cap, bend the neck so the top points down.

Next, place the jar in a rimmed baking sheet or casserole dish.

To make the model heart work, press down on the balloon stretched over the jar. Water will flow through the uncovered straw. The straw with the balloon cap will inflate.

You’re done! You created your very own pumping heart model.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final STEM Activities for Kids Pumping Heart Model. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Looking for more science experiments for the kids? Check out our STEM Projects for Kids! Pin to Pinterest.

Having some science fun doesn’t have to take hours! Take a look at these 5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Christmas Fun Jar

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April 9, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

This Christmas Fun Jar Bucket List is a great holiday activity for kids that keeps everyone busy and entertained. Christmas break from school has never been so exciting!

Christmas Fun Jar

I don’t know about you, but having all the kids home for Christmas is usually fun for us. We get to do lots of Christmas activities, make crafts, and bake yummy treats. However, what happens when the kids start to get antsy from being home?

If the weather is bad, things can be even worse. Thankfully we have shared lots of entertaining activities on the blog to keep your little ones busy.

And today is a new activity I want to share: the Christmas Fun Jar! This is literally a jar bursting with holiday fun. Kind of like Christmas family bucket list, only in a jar!

Example activities that will be inside the jar include:

Write a letter to Santa
Make your own Christmas cards
Bake a batch of Christmas cookies
Read a Christmas book
Build a gingerbread house
Decorate your own ugly Christmas sweater
Have a snowball fight
Go sledding
Have a holiday scavenger hunt
Make paper snowflakes
Do a random act of kindness
Drink some eggnog
Learn about a new Christmas tradition

Whenever you hear that your kids are bored, just have them pull out a popsicle stick from the jar. The idea on the stick will keep them entertained for a while!

How to Make a Christmas Fun Jar

Supplies:

Directions:

Print out the activity sheet and label. Cut out the activity strips along the outer borders. Cut out the printable label around the outer edge.
Glue the activity strips to the popsicle sticks and place the sticks in the jar.
Glue the label to the front of the jar and decorate the top with ribbon.

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April 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Eat like you’re on vacation with these Copycat Disney World and Disneyland Recipes! These Disney World and Disneyland Recipes are perfect for the Disney Fanatic. Now you can have the taste of Disney right at home!

Copycat Disney World and Disneyland Recipes for the Disney Fanatic

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When I think of Disney, the rides aren’t the first thing that come to mind… the food is! All that walking and time in the sun truly works up an appetite, and Disney’s food is some of the best. There’s something so nostalgic about it! While researching recipes for this post, I was blown away by how many Disney World and Disneyland recipes you can recreate right at home. Disneyland recipes whenever you want them? That could get dangerous!

Every single one of these Disneyland recipes look absolutely incredible. I can’t decide which one I want to try first! Seriously, my mouth was watering the entire time I was researching Disney World and Disneyland recipes. In today’s world, most of us can’t travel like we used to. Now’s the best time I can think of to learn how to recreate your favorite Disney World and Disneyland recipes yourself.

If you can’t get to Disney yourself anytime soon (I know I can’t), you’ve got to try these savory and sweet treats at home! This master list of Disneyland recipes has something for everyone, from cooking novice to kitchen expert. If you’re the kind of chef that likes a competition, challenge a friend or family member to a cook-off with one of the more difficult recipes. I promise your family won’t mind — two chefs means double the food!

Okay, my ramblings are done. I’ll keep dreaming about Disney and these Disneyland recipes on my own time. Enjoy these Copycat Disney World and Disneyland Recipes. Make sure to tell me your favorite in the comments below!

Appetizer, anyone? Start the party with our Mickey Mouse Pretzels! | Frugal Coupon Living

Disney Springs near Walt Disney World Resort is home to The Ganachery, a specialty chocolate shop! Have you been there? See if these Mickey Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows stack up to their chocolates! | Frugal Coupon Living

Indulge in these Copycat Disneyland Pommes Frites with Cajun Remoulade. If you pretend you’ve been walking around Disney all day, the calories don’t count! | Six Sisters’ Stuff

You don’t have to be on Main Street to get the perfect treat for your sweet tooth. Now you have this Copycat Disneyland Caramel Chocolate Marshmallows to ease your cravings. | The Idea Room

Need Disneyland recipes for a cold winter’s day? Make these easy Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows. They’re a fun way to upgrade your regular hot chocolate. | Frugal Coupon Living

The grey stuff IS delicious — at least when it comes to this Copycat recipe! | My Frugal Adventures

All I can say is YUM. Try these easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwiches while you’re on your Disneyland recipes kick. The salt on top is my favorite part! | Picky Palate

This recipe isn’t even a copycat — it’s the real deal, straight from the Disney recipe vault! This secret Disney’s Cookie Fries from the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop has been released to the public. | Disney Parks

Everyone raves about our Copycat Disney Orange Whip. It’s a refreshing summer treat that will transport you to sunny days at Disney! | Frugal Coupon Living

Calories don’t count at Disney. I promise! These Bread Cones are stuffed with Mac-and-Cheese and topped with bacon. Need I say more? | The Disney Chef

You will need a Mickey cookie cutter for this recipe! Make these Homemade Hand Dipped Ice Cream Bars with the kids this summer… or any season! | Mommy House Club House

Looking for refreshing Disneyland recipes? Disneyland Copycat Red’s Apple Freeze is a treat on hot days! How beautiful is that color? | Le Creme de la Crumb

Even dessert Disneyland recipes are appropriate for breakfast. I mean, Disneyland recipes scream “special occasion”! Try these Disneyland’s Mickey Mouse Beignets in the morning, at night — whenever the craving strikes! | Chef in Training

Okay, this Copycat Disney Breakfast Pizza definitely counts as breakfast. Don’t be fooled by the “pizza” — although this would make a delicious breakfast-for-dinner dish! | See Vanessa Craft

Disneyland-Style Hand Dipped Corn Dogs are covered with a thick cornbread coating and fried to golden brown perfection, just like they’re served in the park. These kinds of Disneyland recipes transport you to Disneyland’s Little Red Wagon on Main Street. | The Stay at Home Chef

I’ll take my sandwich deep fried, please. You need to try these Disneyland Monte Cristo Sandwiches! | Lil Luna

This is a YES! Your family will go crazy for this Disneyland S’mores Bake. You might want to make an extra batch! | Family Food Fun

Make Disneyland’s Matterhorn Macaroons for a festive tea party complete with Disneyland recipes! | Rumbly Tumbly

O. M. G. Disneyland’s Delicious Churro Funnel Cakes have oodles of spiral churro goodness topped with freshly whipped cream and drizzled with caramel sauce. I’ll take two, please! | The Stay at Home Chef

Here comes the classic — Copycat Disney Turkey Leg! We made these one year for Thanksgiving dinner. You can’t have a Copycat Disney dinner without the turkey legs! | The Works of Life

Disney’s Birthday Cake Fudge Recipe will get you in the birthday spirit any day of the year! | Food Fanatic

Here’s a great low-guilt dessert option. Disney’s Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas are a healthier alternative to some other dessert Disneyland recipes. | One Lovely Life

Copycat Disneyland Mini Churro Bites are a fan favorite! Serve them with the most delicious chocolate dip. | Family Food Fun

Forget your regular old candy apple. Disney’s Apple Pie Caramel Apple is hands-down the way to make it! | Five Heart Home

If these aren’t at the park, they should be. Chocolate Covered Mickey OREOs are so simple to make and so festive! They are perfect for birthdays, too. | Frugal Coupon Living

Yum! Put a Disney spin on your average pizza night with these Easy Mickey Mouse Pizzas. | Frugal Coupon Living

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