Here’s a collection of the best elementary math games with dice! Math is WAY more fun when it’s a game. Games add an element of play and competition to whatever math skill you are working on, which increases motivation and focus by a LOT. These math games with dice are appropriate for kids in grades […] The post Elementary Math Games with Dice appeared first on Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls ..read more

Here’s a fun idea to cheer up a kid on a sick day! Make a sick day menu. I randomly thought of this idea one day last year when Janie was sick. Janie seems to catch a lot of viruses (although this has gotten better as she has gotten older). She is not always the […] The post Sick Day Menu {Fun Sick Day Hack for Kids} appeared first on Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls ..read more

Ten and a half years ago, in the midst of a crazy time in our life, I wrote a post called “The Reality of Life with Five Kids.” We were living on a tight budget, and the tile in our kitchen had literally started popping off the floor. We had a crawling baby, so we […] The post The Reality of Life with Five Teens and Young Adults appeared first on Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls ..read more

Looking for super good deals on LEGO sets? Here are the best LEGO deals on Amazon! These were compiled on February 22, 2025. Save on Star Wars, Harry Potter, City, Creator 3-in-1, and more. As always, I have compared Amazon’s prices with Lego.com to make sure that Amazon’s discount is actually a good deal. They […] The post LEGO Deals on Amazon {February 22, 2025} appeared first on Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls ..read more

Here are some super cool LEGO ideas with marbles! LEGO bricks and marbles are always a winning combination. You can make a LEGO marble maze, all kinds of marble runs and tracks, and so much more. Everyone has marbles on hand, and kids love to play with them and design little games for them. So […] The post LEGO Ideas with Marbles appeared first on Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls ..read more

Learn how to blow up a balloon with baking soda and vinegar! Kids will love this classic science experiment. This acid/base chemical reaction is fun to watch as it bubbles, but it’s even more impressive when you harness the CO2 produced by the reaction to blow up a balloon. Recommended Ages: 1st grade through high […] The post Blow up a Balloon with Baking Soda and Vinegar appeared first on Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls ..read more

These pipe cleaner beaded hearts are a fabulous Valentine’s Day craft for kids of all ages! Tweens and teens will love this craft, but even preschoolers can make these pipe cleaner hearts. Threading the beads onto the pipe cleaners is great fine motor practice for kids ages 4+, although younger kids will need a bit […] The post Pipe Cleaner Beaded Hearts appeared first on Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls ..read more

Grab some paper and markers and make these folding surprise drawing Valentines! My 10 year old daughter came up with the idea for these folding surprise drawing Valentine’s Day cards. Every year, she makes some kind of Valentine card for her friends. She has handed out Cat Valentines and Horse Valentines and even Hidden Message […] The post Folding Surprise Drawing Valentines appeared first on Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls ..read more

Here’s a fun LEGO game to play at a birthday party or as part of your next family game night! Use LEGO bricks to “draw” or “act out” words, similar to charades or the Pictionary game. This game works great with your tub of random LEGO bricks. The goal of the game is to get […] The post LEGO Pictionary Word Cards appeared first on Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls ..read more

Here’s a collection of the best LEGO sets under $20! Whether you’re looking for a birthday gift or a little treat for Valentine’s Day, there are some great deals on LEGO sets on Amazon right now. Save on City, Star Wars, Creator 3-in-1, Harry Potter, and more. This post contains Amazon affiliate links, which means […] The post Super Cool LEGO Sets Under $20 appeared first on Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls ..read more