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Paper Lanterns

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

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 […]

Paper Plate Frisbees

Paper Plate Frisbees

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 […]

Nature Treasure Hunt

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Exploring the outdoors becomes even more fun with a nature treasure hunt. Get creative and have fun!

Nature in a Frame

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finger Weave Jump Rope

A fun, frugal project to celebrate Earth Day! Our homemade jump rope is made from outgrown socks and tights. The […]

Park Explorer Kit

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

Milk Jug Lunch Tote

Made from a plastic milk jug, this lunch tote enables the kiddos to take their lunch or snacks outside to […]

Colorful Kites

Colorful Kites

Share the love of flying a kite by working with your kids to make these colorful kites to take out […]

Giant Squishy Sensory Bag

Giant Squishy Sensory Bag

Keeps the kids busy over spring break with our giant squishy sensory bag! They will have a blast flipping and […]

Welcome Birds

Welcome Birds

As spring rolls in, welcome some fine feathered friends to feed in your yard. Hang these birdseed covered letters in […]

Worm Farm

Worm Farm

Get an up close view on how earth worms work and live underground. A great science project for the classroom […]

Tin Can Wind Chimes

Tin Can Wind Chimes

Decorate a porch with these colorful wind chimes. A fun weekend craft made from recycled tin cans.

Colorful Bird Feeder

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

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

Make a Sit Upon

Anyone who has ever been involved with scouts will remember the classic sit upon! Fun to make and easy enough […]

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