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
A fun outdoor craft for summer! Make frisbees from paper plates with your kids.
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 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 […]
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. […]
Shaving Cream Car Wash
A fun frugal way to spend a sunny afternoon …line up cars for a quick trip through the car wash! […]
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 […]
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 […]
Patriotic Driftwood Flag
Decorate for Memorial Day or July 4th by bringing the outdoors in to make this driftwood flag. This rustic red, […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
Keeps the kids busy over spring break with our giant squishy sensory bag! They will have a blast flipping and […]
How to Build a Compost Bin
Teach your kids all about composting by showing them how to make this simple compost bin. A trash can, a […]
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 […]
Tin Can Wind Chimes
Decorate a porch with these colorful wind chimes. A fun weekend craft made from recycled tin cans.
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 […]
Bubble Printing Fun
A little tempura paint and some dish soap blown with a straw can make these magical bubbly prints. Great for […]