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

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More