Making Ends Meet
Sharing “How-to’s”, “Where-to-Go’s”, fresh ideas and everyday adventures of raising a family more affordably.
Keeping the Kids Busy; the Free n’ Frugal Way:
February 12th, 2010 at Fri, 12th, 2010 at 12:38 pm by Amy HannoldChildren of all ages, including adults, can find affordable ways to cure the “I’m bored’s” without busting their budgets. These activities will inspire fond memories and learning. Visit them as a starting point to many new adventures.
Learning Can Be Fun:
DoverPublications.com – Sign up for their weekly FREE Sampler, which includes puzzles, art, reading and activities for all ages. Print out your choice, every week!
HighlightKids.com – All the fun of the childhood favorite, available to you (for free) online!
Familycorner.com – An online community, your source for family fun, craft projects, and more.
Nps.gov/archive/yell/kidstuff/scavhunt/index.htm: Kids of all ages can find an online tours, an alphabet book and scavenger hunt through Yellowstone Park.
Windowsintowonderland.org: Take an e-field trip through Yellowstone. Includes “Ask an Expert” and spectacular photos featured as you meet animals who call Yellowstone home.
Preschoolprojects.net: Daily (free) preschool projects, preschool topics of information and more daily delivered to your e-mail. There is also an offer for a free sample of their preschool projects.
Nationalgeographic.com invites you to online “Congo Trek” adventure and other fascinating experiences.
Creative Times:
Familyfun.go.com: Fun stuff for kids and fun family ideas. This is free online content from Family Fun Magazine, and more. Includes recipes, coloring pages, puzzles, crafts… all designed to keep your family having fun.
Kaboose.com: Kids crafts, online games, and information for parents. Offers free Kids Crafts & Activities e-newsletter.
Crayola.com: Join Crayola’s free Creativity Central community for 1,000+ coloring pages, craft ideas, online games, and an e-card creator.
Share your favorite learning places, online…. Where are you finding your creative, learning adventures?
Amy Hannold Amy is a "Family Time and Money'" writer and speaker. She enjoys mentoring families through in-person presentations, articles, and grocery store encounters. Amy is the Frugal Living Editor for 247Moms.com, an encouraging online community for moms. Share your ideas, tips, and stories!
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