Seasonal Crafts | Fun On a Dime

Chalkboard Pumpkins

October 5, 2011 by Michelle 5 Comments

Hi! I’m Chelsea and I’m SO excited to be a guest blogger for Fun on a Dime today – Michelle is awesome and I love this blog! I just launched my blog, in August and I’m having so much fun sharing ideas, crafts, recipes, educational activities and more! I truly am “doing what I love and loving what I … [Read more...]

How To Make Paper Roses

October 4, 2011 by Michelle 1 Comment

Nothing makes my day a little brighter than having a pretty bouquet of roses sitting on the kitchen table. I love having them, but I hate having them last such a short time during the warm summer weather. So, we decided to learn how to make paper roses. We tried quite a few different types, but … [Read more...]

Creating Your Own Fireworks with Paint

June 23, 2011 by Michelle 2 Comments

With the 4th of July coming and a few other firework events here, I thought it would be fun to make our own Fireworks! We actually were able to see a firework show from our backyard a couple of days after making these and when I referred to the actual fireworks looking like our paintings, my 3 year … [Read more...]

10 Fun Things To Do To Keep Busy This Summer

June 13, 2011 by Michelle 5 Comments

Looking for some fun activities to do this summer with your kiddos or maybe even by yourself? Check out some of these cool treats and fun projects that are sure to keep you busy and perfect for any age! Make sure to check out the 12 Fun Idea To Do During Spring Break list for additional … [Read more...]

Back To Basics…Summer Schedules

May 20, 2011 by Michelle Leave a Comment

So I have got to ask.... What is your favorite and most successful summer schedule/routine? As the school year is coming to and end, I start to make plans for the summer. Although my son is just in preschool, it gave him the structure he needed during the day. Now that it is almost over I need … [Read more...]

12 Fun Ideas To Bust The Boredom

March 7, 2011 by Michelle 13 Comments

1. Make your own Watercolor Paint. 2. Make an Animal Mask like our Monkey Mask. It seriously surprised me how big of a hit it was! 3. Make your favorite snack. Our is this Homemade Kettle Corn. 4. Get messy with this Monster Goo. 5. Get thinking by creating your own Ball Drop using toilet paper … [Read more...]

Indoor Snowball Fight

January 10, 2011 by Michelle 4 Comments

Before Christmas it was cold, but there was no snow! So we created our own indoor snowball fight with something we could all handle being hit with...Toilet Paper!!! I bet you already have this supply on hand, right?:-) Luckily, I had some individually wrapped toilet paper. If I had not, I would … [Read more...]