Free Printable Memorial Day Worksheets, Crafts, Games

 Memorial Day, celebrated the last Monday in May, isn't just the first summer holiday. As Remembrance Day, we honor veterans and those lost in U.S. wars. It's also Decoration Day, when we commemorate loved ones lost by putting flowers on graves. Teachers and homeschool parents, here are free printable lesson plans, worksheets, crafts and games to teach kids about this national holiday.Free Printable Memorial Day Worksheets, Crafts, Games

Free Printable File Folder Games

 File folder games are one of the most popular types of educational games. File folder games are made using manila tag-board file folders. The game board is printed on the inside of the file folder. In necessary, a spinner is designed on the folder to replace dice. Any cards or game pieces are kept in a zippered plastic bag or pocket attached to the inside of the folder. The file folder stores upright in any filing cabinet or drawer. File folder games can be created to teach any subject or content area in school. File folder games are perfect for homeschool families, day care, tutoring and preschool centers also. File folder games work especially well with special needs students. Teachers print and make this summer for fall lesson plans! Free Printable File Folder Games

Free Printable Baby Shower Games, Decorations, Invitations, Cards

Got a baby on the way? Or maybe a friend or relative does? If you're planning a baby shower, baptism or christening party, you know costs can easily get out of hand. Why not save money using free online printables? Print baby shower games, crafts, decorations, banners, invitations, cards and thank-you notes. Give what you save as a gift to the mom-to-be.Free Printable Baby Shower Games, Decorations, Invitations, Cards

Cheap, Homemade Cake Decorations, DIY Food Coloring, Edible Crafts

This article was written about Easter egg crafts, but use for any cake decorating, food or edible art. There are even recipes for homemade letter and word foods (great for lesson plans, class treats and parties!) Need last-minute party food or crafts? Take it from this mom of four--been there, done that. Never fear--super DIY mom is here! Here are homemade edible food art recipes using recycled and on-hand materials. And best of all--they're cheaper and safer than store-bought food decorations! Read more Homemade Edible crafts, food coloring

Cheap, Personalized Bridal Shower Crafts for Wedding Gifts

I just threw a bridal shower for my daughter. I wanted to make gifts personal and meaningful by involving guests. At the shower we had guests write notes to the bride and groom on household items give as wedding gifts. Here are shower games and crafts to make for brides-to-be.

Wooden Spoon Advice Craft: Purchase a set of wooden spoons or kitchen utensils, permanent markers,  ribbon in bride's wedding colors and an inexpensive wide-mouth vase or utensil cup. Write couple's name and wedding date on vase and decorate with ribbon (use leftover for shower decorations). Guests sign wooden spoons and write advice to bride and groom. Bride gets utensils and a useful, commemorative vase.  Read more

Easy, Green Earth Day Gardens

Do you love to garden but find yourself cursed with poor soil in your yard? Or maybe you're one of those unfortunate apartment dwelling green thumbs. Either way, it seems impossible to reconcile a love of gardening with a lack of basic garden essentials. With spring planting, Earth Day and the lure of summer bounty right around the corner, would-be gardeners long to tend plants even more. If you find yourself in this situation, do not abandon hope of gardening. You can have a flourishing garden right on your patio, deck or porch.Easy, Green Earth Day Gardens

Cheap, Homemade, Safe Easter Egg Dyeing, Recycled Decorations

Waited till the last minute to buy Easter egg dyeing kits for the kids? Now you have to pull a rabbit out of a hat (pun intended) and come up with your own egg decorations. Take it from this mom of four--been there, done that. Never fear--super DIY mom is here! Here are homemade Easter egg decorations using recycled and on-hand materials. And best of all--they're cheaper and safer than store-bought egg coloring kits! Cheap, Homemade, Safe Easter Egg Dyeing, Recycled Decorations 

Free Printable Disney Easter Crafts, Easter Egg Decorations, Cards, Games

Celebrate the joy of Easter with these free printable Disney Easter activities. Need some free printable greeting cards? Here are links for ten different Disney character Easter cards. Print Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eyeore, Rabbit, Roo and all your friends from the Hundred Acre Woods. How about some free printable "Looney Tunes" Easter cards? Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and other "Looney Tunes" friends. For Easter letters, why not print some stationery, decorated with Disney's Winnie the Pooh? Write an Easter message to grandma and grandpa, teachers and friends. Free Printable Disney Easter Activities 

Activities for Bored, Winterbound Kids: Crafts-travaganza Party

Winter is finally getting serious in our area. Kids are loving the big snow drifts! But below-zero wind chills force some parents to keep kids in the house. Schools cancel recess if it's too cold. Excess times indoors makes for restless, irritable children. Looking for cheap, indoor activities for bored, winterbound kids? How about a crafts-travaganza party?  Winter Party--Arts and Crafts Day

Cheap, Kids' Cabin Fever Reliever: Homemade Castle

Snow is great for winter play, but near-zero wind chills aren't. During the holidays, there's usually enough to keep homebound kids occupied. But around February, creativity wears thin and winter blues set in. Here's a cheap, cabin fever reliever for kids and parents--homemade castle.  Cheap, Kids' Cabin Fever Reliever: Homemade Castle