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  1. Art Binder: Contain Those Stacks of Drawings!

    All summer long, I am sharing ideas for screen-free fun (and learning) on the Frugal Fun for Boys facebook page!  Yesterday, I shared this simple idea that has kept my…

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  2. How to Build a Catapult out of Dowel Rods and Rubber Bands

    Here's a great summer project for kids - build a catapult out of pre-cut dowel rods and rubber bands! Over the years, we've done a lot of exploring with catapult…

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  3. Make a Duct Tape Sheath for Toy Swords

    When I made Owen's duct tape belt, I also made a sheath for his toy swords that can go off and on the belt.  This is so easy to make,…

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  4. How to Make a Duct Tape Belt

    What do you do when your 4 year old has the tiniest waist ever and doesn't fit any belt?  You make your own belt out of duct tape! I used…

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  5. When your kids just can't be good...

    A couple weeks ago, I posted about dealing with sibling fighting and rudeness.  Apparently I'm not the only one with children who struggle with bickering, because that post has been…

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  6. Make a Nerf Shooting Range

    Back in November, I used file folders to make some Nerf turkey targets for a fun activity for Thanksgiving week.  This week I decided to revisit that idea with another…

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  7. Turn a Cardboard Box into a Jump for Hot Wheels Cars

    For several years, Aidan has been trying to figure out how to make a jump for Hot Wheels cars.  He's tried various methods, such as using books as a ramp,…

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  8. Five Activities for Scissor Practice

    Owen is now 4, and we've been working on perfecting those scissor skills!  Cutting can be a tricky skill for preschoolers, and so I've been collecting scissor practice ideas to…

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  9. A Lego Cake Fail (And how the most fun parties are not always Pinterest perfect!)

    This past Saturday, my third son celebrated his fourth birthday.  We usually only do birthday parties with invitations and friends at age 5, and we've decided that they can have…

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  10. How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet

    How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet - Step-by-Step Instructions! We've been really into duct tape at our house lately!  First it was velcro duct tape bracelets, and now Aidan…

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