Turn Your Deck into a Board Game
Board games aren’t just for inside play. Turn your deck or patio into a giant board game! Great for parties,…
Bird Field Guides
Make your own bird field guide featuring species you regularly see in your area. What an easy and inexpensive way…
Hula Hoop Croquet
Even if your kids have never played traditional croquet, they’ll love this modified version–a cross between kickball and croquet! It…
Rocket Straws
Make these rocket straws using little more than an envelope and a straw. Easy and inexpensive to make, this craft…
Outdoor Mud Pie Kitchen
Kids love making mud pies! Set up an outdoor mud pie kitchen that will keep your children entertained for hours….
Outdoor Color Match
Make an outdoor color matching game using paint chips. Makes a great boredom buster for any time of the year….
Tropical Twist Teepee
Brighten up play time or add a pop of color to a camping trip with this fun tie-dye tepee! This…
Paper Lanterns
These non-flammable, versatile, paper lights are perfect for lighting up summer nights. They’re also an easy paper craft for kids…
Plush Olympic Torch and Medal
Whether you’re celebrating the 2012 Summer Olympics or a competitive backyard Olympics, this torch and medal will add to the…
Compost Bin
This very simple compost bin gives you the opportunity to try composting without too much commitment, cost, or space needed….
Dino Fossils
Create a fun fossil dig right in your back yard using Plaster of Paris and plastic dinosaurs! Boys and girls…
Shaving Cream Car Wash
A fun frugal way to spend a sunny afternoon …line up cars for a quick trip through the car wash!…
Paper Plate Gardens
A simple craft for kids of all ages. Create beautiful gardens on a plate by collecting interesting items right from…
Spiral Art Pendulum Pen
Outdoor art is made fun with this swinging pendulum paint craft. No two pictures will be the same!
Sidewalk Chalk
Save money by making the kids colorful sidewalk chalk at home. Bag up the chalk to give as a gift…
Super Giant Bubbles Kit
No matter what your age, you never tire from making bubbles…especially giant bubbles! An easy-to-make kit that includes bubble mix…
Recycled Jar Terrariums
Grab the chance to teach your kids about the outdoors with this easy, frugal, terrarium project. No fancy globes needed…recycle…
Fingers & Feet Painting Fun
Fingers and feet painting – a great way to learn about colors while having fun! A great way to work…
Princess Pavilion Tent
With warm summer days quickly approaching, your little princesses (and princes!) will love having their own hideaway in the backyard…
Kid-Sized Pup Tents
Build a campground in your back yard and fill it with these easy-to-make pup tents. Sure to bring hours of…
Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
Turn the kids’ outdoor play time into a fun learning adventure. Whether in a backyard or on a walking trail,…
Easy Framed Nature Collage
For kids who love exploring nature and collecting all of the little, interesting things on the ground, this project is…
Stick Fish
Send the kids out into the backyard to collect sticks to make this simple project. A frugal, fun project for…
Glowing Bug Necklace
Light up the night sky with these glow stick bug necklaces. Fun to wear for camping, playing outdoors in the…
Mrs. Green Beans
Dress up your garden with this bright, smiling face, made from a clay pot. Grow “hair” for her inside the…
Mother Nature Collage
Send the kids out into the back yard or take them on a hiking trip to find some of nature’s…
Patriotic Driftwood Flag
Decorate for Memorial Day or July 4th by bringing the outdoors in to make this driftwood flag. This rustic red,…
Picnic Blanket with Games
Spread this game blanket out in the park or in the backyard for a day of relaxing fun. Made from…
Grasshead Ladies
Using recycled items from the kitchen, you can bring the fun of gardening indoors. The grass seed grows very easily…
The Bug Jar
Turn a recycled plastic soda bottle into a home for creepy crawlies. An outdoor craft that will provide hours of…
Cereal Bird Feeders
Hang these pretty hearts in the trees to feed our fine feathered friends. Wire and Cheerios are used to make…
Walk of Fame Stone
The whole family can work together on this project to create memories that will last for years to come. Decorate…
Finger Weave Jump Rope
A fun, frugal project to celebrate Earth Day! Our homemade jump rope is made from outgrown socks and tights. The…
Egg Cup Insects
Made from recycled egg cartons and pipe cleaners, these friendly bugs come alive! Paint them bright colors and give them…
Park Explorer Kit
When the kids go out to explore, send one of these park explorer kits along with them. Made from recycled…
Milk Jug Lunch Tote
Made from a plastic milk jug, this lunch tote enables the kiddos to take their lunch or snacks outside to…