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If you have a preschooler and leftover plastic eggs you will love this tip. Use stickers or a permanent marker to make a game for matching upper and lowercase letters. This blog has all the details and some wonderful hints at how to make this successful for your eager learner. As a mom of many ages, ...
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These salt dough keepsakes are a perfect idea for documenting baby's first year. The dough is made entirely of cheap and common, natural ingredients. Cure them in your oven and finish with paint. You could also make handprints with the dough and you'll have gift ornaments for all the proud grandparents. If you want to ...
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Make your own moon dough with flour and oil. Also called "cloud dough," this is an inexpensive sensory activity that will bring your child hours of discovery and enjoyment. Get all the details on how to make moon dough here. Also check out some other thrifty sensory exploration ideas like homemade goop and a gelatin excavation mold. Photo courtesy of TinkerLab. Natural & ...
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When your little one is almost out of diapers the potty training phase can seem to drag on and on. Your pocketbook also takes a beating when you buy package after package of disposable training pants. Even if you buy generic brands or use coupons these things are expensive. Reusable training pants are an option ...
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Your child will be thrilled with this personalized picture book made from a recycled children's board book. Sharp scissors, double-sided tape and color printing on card stock make this tutorial a breeze for thrifty moms who like stunning results without a complicated process. I think this would also make a much-loved baby shower gift or Mother's ...
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There are so many moments when I just need my kids to be seated and content for just a few more minutes. This project is for those moments. Using photo albums and dry erase markers you can spark your child’s creativity and welcome the silence. This quiet book project uses great games and coloring pages to ...
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Inexpensive and fun! What could be better than a fingerpaint recipe you can make in minutes that you know won’t harm the little artists who just might accidentally taste it? Photo courtesy of Easie Peasie. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural and healthy while saving money. ...
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Making your own felt food is a fun way to get your kids thinking about what they eat even when they're very young. By playing with healthy choices you are reinforcing the lessons you already teach at the dinner table. And making the toys from eco-friendly felt removes the plastic and other undesirable elements out ...
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