Valentine’s Day is this weekend and with it comes adorable valentines that kids from preschool through elementary school will take to school. In many school districts candy valentines are not allowed, or like me you may prefer your kids not get loaded up on sugary treats. So I found some ideas (including the ones my kids […]
St. Patrick’s Day Craft: Leprechaun Pillow Box
There’s a long weekend coming up at the end of the week, so when you aren’t celebrating the ones you love on Valentine’s Day, and if you are looking for a little something to do with the kids, make something crafty for St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve got a simple paper craft project for you that […]
How to Create a Disney World Surprise Word Puzzle and Riddle
We love to surprise our kids with fun and adventure, but sometimes you can’t surprise your kids completely. We had set plans that the kids knew about, but we still wanted to surprise them. We knew we’d be taking a trip to Disney World as part of the Disney Social Media Moms conference, but we […]
Desk Chair Makeover for a Tween Girl
A long, loooong time ago I bought an old chair that needed refinishing at a local Salvation Army. A classic swivel desk chair it was a pretty pale yellow color with brassy wheels. It had a split down the middle of the seat and needed some slight repairs but it also happened to be the […]
LEGO Mini Marble Maze Valentine’s Day Gift for Kids
We love LEGO here on The Centsible Life, so it’s only fitting that we share a fun LEGO gift that you can give your kids, or your kids can make and give to their friends this Valentine’s Day. These mini LEGO marble mazes take just a few minutes to make, require only four items, can […]
Free Printable Game Day Paper Chain
The Super Bowl is just around the corner and if you are entertaining, then this game day paper chain is easy enough for the kids to make, and the perfect addition to your game day decor. You can make this one of two ways, either use green and brown paper with white paint or a […]
Last Minute Gift Ideas and DIY Nutella Recipe
There’s always a need for a last-minute gift at the holidays. You might find yourself needing a last-minute gift when you receive an unexpected invite, see someone you forgot to add to your list, or a friend or neighbor unexpectedly gifts you something. Even after the actual holidays are through you aren’t immune to the unexpected […]
Reindeer Lollipops
If you are looking for a last-minute gift idea that kids can make and gift this holiday season that uses mostly scrap materials (and a big bag of lollipops), then I’ve got the perfect one. How to Make Reindeer Lollipops What you need: scrap paper or card stock in brown, grey and/or black – it […]
Scarecrow Treat Jars using Leftover Halloween Candy
One of the many things I love about Halloween is all of the candy from trick or treating. Okay, my waistline doesn’t like it a single bit, but when you have children who don’t really like candy and are very particular with what candy they will consume, then guess who gets to enjoy most of […]
DIY Hot Glue Glitter Spider Webs for Halloween
A few years ago I took the twins’ to a Halloween event at a local museum. It was fantastic. They got to hold a live tarantula, trick or treat and learn about all of the creepy bugs, insects and owls that we love around Halloween. One of the fun activities we did there was make […]
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