Many years ago, I didn’t have a tree skirt and just couldn’t afford one, so I went to Goodwill and bought a sheet. I asked all my friends to come over with any and all of their craft items and bring the kids. Each child had a section of sheet and they all crafted a “masterpiece” that I used for years..
I was telling Maggie how I wanted to come up with a post of fun craft projects that families can do together. If you are a Stay At Home Mom, a Babysitter or maybe even a Grandparent who wants to do some fun things with the children that will cost you pennies or nothing at all, then this post is for YOU!! I have been doing some research an
d have come up with some links that offer free craft projects. This will surely keep the children using their brains and keep them active!! Remember that these are all meant to be made “the frugal way,” so if you need items, think about the Dollar Store, Goodwill, or Hospice. To get the items even cheaper, never pass up a yard sale because remember “one man’s junk is another women’s treasure” :))
Kids Concoctions Company
Years ago I bought this book called Kids Concoctions and it 
was fascinating. My kids loved doing all the fun recipes and I have added one that is a must try! We made SEVERAL batches of these for EVERY holiday.. I was finding Treasure Stones for years in my house and the kids loved to see what treasures they held..! Here is the link to Amazon for these books in case you’re interested.
The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions: More Than 65 Wacky, Wild, & Crazy Concoctions
Other FREE sites below for more craft ideas;
Nestle Family
Nestle offers a web sight that offers craft projects for the Thanksgiving, Memory Makers, recipes and don’t forget to enter to win Weekly Memory Making Prizes while you’re there 🙂
Fisher Price
Fisher-Price has online games, print & color cards and pages, e-cards, play & learn activities for ALL ages not just the Toddlers.
All Crafts
All Crafts targets not only the younger kids with their Christmas Cards, Advent Calendar & Ornament making sections but also for the Mom, Grandma or Tween who is looking for something more.. You can learn a lot from this sight so bookmark it along with the others.
Family Crafts
Family Crafts is a Web sight that is “packed full” and I do not say that lightly :).. It takes a little longer to maneuver through but definitely take some time and do it because you can find some really great projects for the kids using what you already have in your home – no special trips to the store which is nice!!
I Love To Craft
I Love to Craft says it all..It is a sight that is mainly for the adults however it has a great kids section with some pretty fun stuff like homemade wrapping paper, picture puzzles, patio/garden stones farmhand puppets and lots of other crafts..
Better Homes and Gardens
Would we expect anything less from Better Homes & Gardens but to have a section for Kids Crafts!! Well when the kiddies are creating there crafty projects then go take a look at different craft projects they offer for you to create – Show your kids where the “Talent” comes from 🙂
FaveCrafts.com
Fave Kids Crafts and they have over 1000 craft projects for the young and old. It’s too many to mention but just a few harvest place settings, turkey napkin rings, fall leaf place mats, thankful pins and turkey table accents. Let the kids put a little of their flair at the Thanksgiving table this year.
Parents.com
Parents.com has so many crafts to offer from ornament making to stockings to wrapping ideas – they even have gifts that “give back.” Great sight!
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