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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. This week I decided to revisit that idea with another…
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Ninja Bubbles
April 26, 2013
Ninja Bubbles: Blow bubbles for your kids to hit with foam swords. They burn off energy, and you can sit in a patio chair while you blow the bubbles. It's…
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Recipe for Giant Bubble Solution
April 17, 2013
Many years ago, I mixed up a recipe for giant bubble solution that I saw on the PBS Zoom TV show. I was teaching science to homeschoolers at the time,…
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Lego Fun Friday: Balloon Powered Car Building Challenge
April 11, 2013
It's time for LEGO® Fun Friday! LEGO® Fun Friday is a twice-a-month feature on Frugal Fun for Boys. Each time, I share a LEGO® building challenge for kids and give…
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Pipe Cleaner Ninjas
April 1, 2013
The boys and I had SO MUCH FUN making ninjas out of pipe cleaners and beads this weekend! (Yes, it was Easter, but they didn't want to decorate eggs!) I…
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How to Make a Mold of Animal Tracks with Plaster of Paris
March 28, 2013
One of my boys' favorite things to learn about is animals! Our science book (Exploring Creation with Zoology Vol. 3 from Apologia - Amazon Affiliate link) does a great job…
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10 Ways for Kids to Burn off Energy (Without Tearing Down the House!)
March 17, 2013
With four boys, our house has a lot of noise and a lot of energy! (If you want a demonstration, just check out the video in this post!) I would…
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Make Your Own PVC Pipe Swords
March 12, 2013
Two summers ago, we got some PVC pipe and various connectors and let the boys build their own PVC sprinklers in the back yard. Gresham (age 4 at the time)…
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Vertical Bowling (With Plastic Cups!)
March 9, 2013
Here is a fun indoor game for kids that creates a satisfying crash with (hopefully) no damage to people or furniture! My boys have always enjoyed building with plastic cups.…
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Build a Moving Target for Nerf Guns
February 18, 2013
Over the weekend, my husband had the idea that it would be fun to build a moving target for the boys to use with their Nerf guns. He was envisioning…
