Spring came last week, bringing with it a beautiful weekend and plenty of chirping birds. Well, now Mother Nature has decided to drop the temps down again, forcing everyone back inside to watch the wind and rain from indoors. Here are a few frugal ideas for keeping the kids or grandkids busy for little or no cash out of pocket.Visit Amanda's Cookin' for more Thrifty Thursday ideas, to join in the fun or to visit other frugal blogs that are playing along.
Juice Carton Crayon Box
Wash and dry an empty cardboard juice carton and cut off the top. Using bits and pieces of masking tape, have the children tape up the entire carton, covering all sides, the more tape the better. Use crayons to color the masking tape box. The tape makes the box sturdier and will make a great crayon holder for their desk or dresser.
Magazine House
Using an old catalog or magazine, cut out pictures of chairs, tables, curtains, bathroom fixtures and other furnishings. Spread out a newspaper or large sheet of drawing paper. Sketch an "open sided" house. Have children place the pictures of the furnishings in the rooms of their choice. They can cut out more pictures to redecorate their house, cut out pictures of people, toys, pets, anything they like!
Paper Plate Holders
Using two paper plates, cut one plate in half and place on top of the other plate (turn the half plate to form a pocket over the whole plate). Use a paper punch to make holes going around the outside of the plate. Use scraps of yarn and "sew" through the holes of the plate. Start and end at the top of the plate so that it can be extended about six inches and tied. Have your children color, paint or decorate their plates. Now they have their very own place to put prized possessions, notes from Mom and dad, special pictures and more.
Pet Rocks
Find smooth, flat or round rocks. Be sure to clean off any dirt or sand and dry completely before starting. Paint with acrylic paints. Decorate faces by using google eyes, yarn for hair, markers, glitter, and any other tidbits you like.
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I used to do that with old sears and jc penney catalogs-- make the houses. My mom also showed me how to make my own paper dolls with the models in the catalogs. Keep me busy for hours!!
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