Creating Patterns with Paint Stamps

The boys and I had a great time stamping with paint.  This is always a favorite activity! For our stamps we… Read More

Mom’s Comprehensive Guide to Grocery Store Behavior

I don’t know what it is about the grocery store, but it seems to be the hot zone for bad behavior.  I guess when I… Read More

Cool Off with Iceberg Pretend Play

It’s really heating up where we live, so I made Gresham some “icebergs” to use outside with his toy animals.  This idea is so simple… Read More

The Stinky Sandal Solution

My boys love sandals.  And since we live in Texas, where sandal season is literally 7-8 months out of the year, they wear their sandals… Read More

Castle Catapult Attack! (With fizzing dragons!)

After we built our dowel rod catapult, I suggested to the boys that we could set up our castle and knights and shoot… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More