If you are looking for Easter craft ideas here is what has been posted on Coupons Are Great over the years.  Some crafts are very simple while others are a little more complex. Easter Craft Ideas Burlap Bunny Banner – This is one of my favorite crafts to date!  It’s much easier than you can imagine.  The free template is included so you have no excuses to not do it! Bunny Door Wreath – How cute is this bunny wreath?  It would look great on YOUR door too! Peeps Burlap Banner – For all Peeps fans this craft is a must! Printable Easter Jokes – Send thi ..read more

Have you heard about the Amazon Trade In program? This is a super easy way to make a little extra money. I like to try things out myself to make sure there are no kinks before I spread the word about legitimate ways to earn a little extra money.  Our family has used the Amazon Trade In Program many times over the past several years and love the little extra boost of money. Amazon has a trade in program in exchange for Amazon.com gift cards.  You can trade in video games, text books, cameras, wearables, music, and electronics.  It is not easy to find on ..read more

Back to school is a time of year that I have mixed emotions.  I hate sending my girls back to school for the selfish reason that I love spending time with them and I never think that we get through our whole summer bucket list.  However, back to school means great sales and is one of my favorite events to shop for because I love donating backpack filled with school supplies to charity.  The office store ads that come in Sunday’s paper are my favorite.  Where can I get erasers, composition notebooks, pencils, and glue sticks for rock bottom prices each week?  How much w ..read more

The Back to School shopping season is here and that means that parents everywhere are seeing a lot of dollar signs.  The costs associated with sending your child to school can add up very quickly.  There is no need to bust your budget. It is very easy to save money on school supplies each year. The Best Ways to Save Money on School Supplies 1.  Create a budget!  Determine how much money you will spend per student in the area of school supplies, school clothes, and accessories.  Take out cash or record every purchase made so you make sure you stay within you ..read more

There are so many easy patriotic crafts that can be completed with kids.  With a scrap of wood, some nails, and a little bit of yard or embroidery thread you can create a patriotic string art project that features red, white, and blue stars.  My eight-year-old daughter and I worked on this project and it took less than 30 minutes. My girls love this project so much that they carry it around the house and put it in different places.  I think it looks best outside, by the front door, but they may convince me to bring it indoors.  Today (maybe) I am going to make another one ..read more

Parents…..you know this is reality.  You are the store with your toddler or young child and suddenly he or she asks for a food, candy, or toy. At first you are so happy for this interaction that you don’t hesitate to buy the item.  And then it begins.  They ask for candy. They ask for toys. They ask for stuffed animals and bright balloons and drum sets.  They ask and ask.  Every.single.shopping.trip.  Teaching kids about money just got real – especially when it comes to setting goals! Don’t despair.  These challenging situations are also teaching opportunit ..read more

Patriotic foods are simple to make.  You can do so much with red, white, and blue.  We made a patriotic fruit pizza several summers ago and it was a huge hit.  Our new summer edible craft is patriotic ice cream cones that have beens super fun.  This is a great cooking project with kids.  Red, white, and blue cones just need a scoop of your favorite ice cream.  These tasty treats can be made ahead of your party time.   Simple, fun and easy to make….kids will have a great time decorating these red white and blue cones! INGREDIENTS Ic ..read more

There are many reasons to make patriotic flags.  From National Flag Day to the 4th of July and many more special days you can display this tube kite craft year round.  This craft post is for an American tube flag, but you can let your imagination run wild and choose any theme you like. Patriotic Tube Kite Supplies 12x 12 colored cardstock Multiple colors of  construction paper (we used a sheet of red and a sheet of blue and a sheet of white) Glue Stick Ribbon (various lengths) Stapler Star Punch (if making the flag) Hole Punch 4th of July Tube Kite Directions Step One ..read more

If you want to make a super easy, very quick Fourth of July craft then the Pool Noodle Fire Cracker is for you.  These adorable fire crackers can stand on their own and are easy enough for kids to make too. Materials Needed to Make a Pool Noodle Fire Cracker Pool Noodle – cheap is good!  Use the one you have in the garage if you don’t feel like purchasing a new pool noodle. Cutting Board and Knife Ruler Pen Scissors Card stock or construction paper Glue Tape Decorations/4th of July Picks Make a Pool Noodle Fire Cracker Measure the pool noodle to the length you want it to be. &n ..read more

One of the happiest days of the year is almost here.  The first day of summer occurs on June 21, 2017 this year.  Did you know the first day of summer is called the Summer Solstice?  The first day of summer is the longest day of the year.  There are many ways to celebrate the first day of summer…and summer fun on a budget is definitely possible! Camp: Pitch a tent in the back yard or visit a local state park and make memories while you are camping.  Roasting marshmallows and hot dogs around a campfire are memories that will last a life time. Light a bonfire: Grab your ..read more