Frugal Crafts and Recipes for Kids

Hit the dollar store for some cheap toothbrushes, and make a toothbrush bracelet. Funky and fun!

Fingerpainting is the ultimate in ooey gooey fun. Make up a big batch of homemade finger paint, and set your little artists loose.

Make a bunch of sidewalk chalk, and turn your driveway and sidewalk into a giant canvas.

Is your stash of store-bought playdough all dried out? If so, call your kids into the kitchen, and teach them how to make their own brightly colored playdough. It's fun to make, and even more fun to play with.

No kid can resist slime. Mix up some colored slime, glow in the dark slime, floam or fake snot;and shrieks of delight are sure to follow.

You don't need a fancy ice cream maker to make ice cream. In fact, all you need are a couple plastic bags and a handful of ingredients. Give it a try. Your kids will love you for it.

Mix up a batch of homemade bubbles, and send your kids outdoors for some fun.

Have you gotten a box in the mail that's full of biodegradable packing peanuts – you know, the ones that dissolve in water? If so, your kids are going to love this trick.