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Make Your Own Plastic Out of Vinegar and Milk
August 19, 2013
Did you know that you can make your own plastic out of milk and vinegar?? For his 10th birthday, Aidan received the book Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things (affiliate link) from…
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How to Make Parachute Cord (Paracord) Zipper Pulls and Keychains
August 13, 2013
Aidan and I have been having so much fun with parachute cord crafting lately! It's almost as addicting as duct tape! While we were on vacation, we learned how to…
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How to Build a Pencil Crossbow
August 11, 2013
Back-to-school time is a great time to find pencils on sale, and what better use for them than to make them into a crossbow! And what better way to explore…
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Make a Nerf Dart Popper
August 6, 2013
Lately, the boys have been into anything that shoots, flings, or pops. I experimented and created this simple Nerf dart popper for them, and they were thrilled! To make one,…
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How to Make Parachute Cord (Paracord) Bracelets
July 28, 2013
In May, Aidan went on a trip with my parents, and came home with a bracelet made out of parachute cord (also called paracord). He happily announced to us that…
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DIY Cardboard Box Skee Ball Game
July 8, 2013
After we built our jump for hot wheels cars out of a diaper box, my husband had the idea to use the same basic design to make a homemade skee…
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Under the Sea Artwork for Kids
June 26, 2013
Even though we are not traveling to the beach, summer seems like a great time to do ocean type things. Gresham and Owen are really into sharks and fish and…
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Game for Kids: Racing Pom Pom Balls
June 19, 2013
Racing pom pom balls is a great activity for a bad weather day, or a day that's just too hot to play outside! Today, I made two race tracks out…
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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! 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…
