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Art Binder: Contain Those Stacks of Drawings!
June 7, 2013
All summer long, I am sharing ideas for screen-free fun (and learning) on the Frugal Fun for Boys facebook page! Â Yesterday, I shared this simple idea that has kept my…
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How to Build a Catapult out of Dowel Rods and Rubber Bands
June 6, 2013
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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Make a Duct Tape Sheath for Toy Swords
June 5, 2013
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. Â This is so easy to make,…
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How to Make a Duct Tape Belt
June 3, 2013
What do you do when your 4 year old has the tiniest waist ever and doesn't fit any belt? Â You make your own belt out of duct tape! I used…
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When your kids just can't be good...
June 2, 2013
A couple weeks ago, I posted about dealing with sibling fighting and rudeness. Â Apparently I'm not the only one with children who struggle with bickering, because that post has been…
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Make a Nerf Shooting Range
May 30, 2013
Back in November, I used file folders to make some Nerf turkey targets for a fun activity for Thanksgiving week. Â This week I decided to revisit that idea with another…
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Turn a Cardboard Box into a Jump for Hot Wheels Cars
May 28, 2013
For several years, Aidan has been trying to figure out how to make a jump for Hot Wheels cars. Â He's tried various methods, such as using books as a ramp,…
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Five Activities for Scissor Practice
May 23, 2013
Owen is now 4, and we've been working on perfecting those scissor skills! Â Cutting can be a tricky skill for preschoolers, and so I've been collecting scissor practice ideas to…
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A Lego Cake Fail (And how the most fun parties are not always Pinterest perfect!)
May 21, 2013
This past Saturday, my third son celebrated his fourth birthday. Â 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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How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet
May 20, 2013
How to Make a Duct Tape Wallet - Step-by-Step Instructions! We've been really into duct tape at our house lately! Â First it was velcro duct tape bracelets, and now Aidan…
