Category: Kids

Noodle Marble Run

Use a pool noodle(s), cut one side all the way down. Spread open. Cut other side. Use duct tape to secure together as in picture. Add a cool finish line made from skewers, paper and tape. Grab some marbles and race–Awesome fun!

Great idea VIA

Pizza Casserole

If you aren’t one of the thousands that have already seen this recipe….. here you go….you are welcome! This is super easy and looks yummy enough for even the pickiest eaters. Try mixing it up: here are some suggestions:

  • sausage instead of hamburger meat
  • ricotta cheese, along with the mozarella
  • is freezable
  • add onions for more flavor
  • italian seasoning for more flavor
  • rotini noodles instead of egg noodles
  • pizza sauce instead of spaghetti sauce

Click here for the original recipe and tutorial from Formamas

Get Your Kids Involved in Coupon Clipping Savings

Mr. and Mrs. Not Made of Money have great ideas for all sorts of penny pinching ideas. Here’s how to get your kids excited about saving money with coupons:

1. Make coupon clipping a contest.
Many Sunday papers have two or three coupon circulars within its pages. Give a circular to each of your kids and let them peruse its pages. Set a goal, maybe the goal will be to find three coupons for products you regularly use, and reward the first of your helpers to reach it. A frugal reward might be an extra hour of television or video game time for each week’s winner.

2. Reward special coupon finds.
If one of your kids finds a particularly valuable coupon like a free item, allow your helper to get that item on your next shopping trip. It won’t cost you anything (except the sales tax) and you’ll keep your little coupon hunters enthusiastic.

3. Plan meals around coupons.
Maybe your little one loves those little frozen pizzas. If he finds a coupon for it one week, consider allowing him to plan one evening’s dinner around that coupon. Not only will you get help with your coupon clipping, but you’ll also get helping with your meal planning. For one night you won’t have to wonder what’s for dinner.

4. When grocery shopping, put one of your children in charge of the coupon book.
Make him your partner in grocery savings as you make your way through the grocery store aisles. He’ll love being your special helper and you’ll have less to juggle.