Denim Pocket Purse
Easy purse from Family Fun. Instructions 1.Begin by cutting out a back pocket of an old (but not threadbare) pair of jeans, being careful to cut outside the seams so the pocket stays intact. 2. Sew a long piece of ribbon, an old belt, or braided rope to the sides of...
Limeade Pie
This is a refreshing and easy treat that your grandkids can help you make. Limeade Pie 1 (6-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawed 1 (9-inch)...
Girls On the Run
Girls on the Run is an organization that educates and prepare young girls for a lifetime of healthy living and self respect. You can volunteer, sponsor events, make a donation or find a team near you for your daughter or granddaughter. For more info go toGIRLS ON THE...
Fun on a Budget – Visiting a Farm
If you don’t have your own home garden, plan a trip to a farm where you can pick fruit like strawberries, blueberries or peaches. Once your get home, try making juices, pies or jam. It’s an inexpensive activity and you have a product to share at the end of the day. ...
Children & Sports
Vince Lombardi is quoted as saying, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." However, according to his son, what he really said is "Winning isn't everything, trying to win is." I personally like the second statement better. You can't always win and that's a...
Teaching Teens About Money
It's never to early to start teaching kids about money. Most financial institutions suggest staring with - understanding needs vs wants, spend less than you earn and save the difference and track expenses and start a budget. More ideas at Medi-Share
Freezer Strawberry Jam
This is so easy you can do this in the morning with your kids or grandkids and serve it for lunch. Anytime you give children an opportunity to measure it builds their skill in understanding numbers and what they represent. It also helps them understand capacity and...
Accordion Fold Book
This is a fun and easy book/card that kids can make. Directions:1. Using white or colored paper measure strips. Make sure the width is the same so when folded the edges match.2. Decide how wide you want each page/section to be and make a mark at the top and...
Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
Great book for ages 3-12. A young fruit bat becomes separated from her mother and finds her way to a nest of birds. She is adopted by them but must learn bird-like behavior. This is not natural to her and causes conflict that eventually gets worked out. Great for...
Play Dough Soap
Kids will have fun washing their hands with play dough soap. Directions
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