Kids Summer Fun Idea: Night Under The Stars

underthestars1 As Summer comes to a close, we are all rushing to find a few fun things for our kids to do. Here’s a fun activity that I shared with my boys about a month ago. It’s free, fun, and can be done in your backyard!

We spent the evening cuddled up under blankets looking Read more

August 30, 2010 · Filed Under Summer, frugal, kid fun

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Homemade Goop Recipe Without Glue + Photos

goop1 I was introduced to “goop” when I was in grade school and it was such a fun mess! Now that I homeschool my children I wanted to share the fun of goop with them. Since goop is messy I recommend making it and playing with it outside which makes this a fun Summer activity. Late Spring and early Fall will work good too! Below you will find instructions on how to make goop without glue or borax so it is safe for kids. Read more

July 19, 2010 · Filed Under Summer, kid fun, school age kids

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Best Kids (ages 7-10) Book Series for Summer Reading

photo copyright - Amanda Compton, CFM owner

Lazy Summer days are so much fun. A great activity to do with your family during the super hot Summer weather is to set aside a special reading time with your kids.

Here are 11 imaginative/fantasy type book series that would make great Summer reads for both boys and girls ages 7-10. These can also be great reads for younger kids as long as you help them read, or read the books to them out loud. Keep in mind that some of these books series involve many books so you probably will not get through all of them during the Summer. Read more