Make frisbees from paper plates with your kids. This is a fun activity to do together during the summer or […]
Make-Ahead Camping Scavenger Hunt
Before your next camping trip, hike or other outdoor adventure, prepare a scavenger hunt to take along! Follow the suggestions […]
Paper Lanterns
These non-flammable, versatile, paper lights are perfect for lighting up summer nights. They’re also an easy paper craft for kids […]
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 […]
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Exploring the outdoors becomes even more fun with a nature treasure hunt. Get creative and have fun!
Nature in a Frame
Did you know nature can be art? It’s easy and fun to make decorative items using materials the kids collect […]
Swingset Play Fort
Cover an old swing set with painting tarp and transform it into a magical play space.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Shaving Cream Car Wash
A fun frugal way to spend a sunny afternoon …line up cars for a quick trip through the car wash! […]
Sidewalk Chalk
Save money by making the kids colorful sidewalk chalk at home. Bag up the chalk to give as a gift […]
Recycled Jar Terrariums
Grab the chance to teach your kids about the outdoors with this easy, frugal, terrarium project. No fancy globes needed…recycle […]
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 […]
Glowing Bug Necklace
Light up the night sky with these glow stick bug necklaces. Fun to wear for camping, playing outdoors in the […]
Patriotic Driftwood Flag
Decorate for Memorial Day or July 4th by bringing the outdoors in to make this driftwood flag. This rustic red, […]
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 […]
Finger Weave Jump Rope
A fun, frugal project to celebrate Earth Day! Our homemade jump rope is made from outgrown socks and tights. The […]
Milk Jug Lunch Tote
Made from a plastic milk jug, this lunch tote enables the kiddos to take their lunch or snacks outside to […]
Welcome Birds
As spring rolls in, welcome some fine feathered friends to feed in your yard. Hang these birdseed covered letters in […]
Worm Farm
Get an up close view on how earth worms work and live underground. A great science project for the classroom […]
Colorful Bird Feeder
This colorful bird feeder starts out as a paper milk carton. Some tape and paint is all that’s needed to […]
Pine Cone Bird Feeders
These pine cone bird feeders were simply made by covering pine cones with a mixture of peanut butter and bird […]
Make a Sit Upon
Anyone who has ever been involved with scouts will remember the classic sit upon! Fun to make and easy enough […]