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I thought I would go on a boat.
I thought I would’ve worn a coat.
Over the rapids and up the creek,
I traveled yonder to take a peek.
Okay, so that was my attempt at being Dr. Seuss. Perhaps I should stick to what I’m better at – finding you the best online deals!
Well, set your sense of adventure into high gear and chart your course on a map today. Or, grab some really cool map software to help teach the little ones about the world around them.
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Inspire your children to aspire! It’s as simple as handing them a pencil and paper. But before you do, read this guest post by Bekah of Motherhood Moment, a blog offering tips and tricks for moms with freebies, coupons, money-savers, etc. She’ll show you inexpensive and free ways to help them express their creativity.
It’s important to encourage kids’ creativity. But sometimes it seems like there’s so much waste – a few scribbles on a sheet of paper, and then they’re on to another activity, or they’ll dump the whole pot of glitter on the page at once. But there are plenty of ways to scavenge craft supplies from things you already have, and other supplies that can be made very cheaply.
Paper is by far the most-used craft supply. It’s not very expensive, but there are ways to get it for free. First of all, pay attention to the mail you get, or the coupons you print. The back sides are usually blank, and most kids will have no problem using one-sided paper. Save the colored paper fliers as well. You can run them through a shredder to use like Easter grass (much more eco-friendly) or a cross-cut shredder to use like confetti. Many companies are starting to use paper as packing material too – these are usually very large sheets than can be flattened and used for drawing or painting. Sometimes it’s grocery-bag-type paper, and that will make an excellent backdrop to protect tables/florrs/etc.
Crayons aren’t expensive either, but it seems a waste to throw them away when they’re too short to use. You can make your own funky chunky crayons by taking the paper off, then placing scraps in the bottoms of muffin tins (multicolored or sorted by color). Heat for about 3-5 minutes until crayons are mostly soft, then let cool to room temperature. Freeze to finish setting them and they’re ready to use. Chalk scraps can be ground with plain sand to make colored sand much more cheaply than you’d buy at a craft store.
If you have kids that tend to eat the supplies, consider make-your-own. Glue can be made by mixing 1/2 cup flour with water until gooey, then add a pinch of salt and stir. Or mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water, then stir into 2 cups of boiling water until thick. Playdough can be made with 2 cups flour and 1 cup water. A quick internet search will yield dozens of other variants..
Above all, be creative. Kids will use just about anything with more creativity than we can think of. Ribbons and gift wrap from presents, greeting cards, baby food jars, and buttons from worn-out clothes can all go in a craft tote for your kids to explore. Encourage creativity doesn’t have to be expensive – it can be almost free!
Bekah
Motherhood Moment
he TD Banknorth Garden is the home of the Celtics and the Bruins, which makes it one of the most important shrines in Boston sports. But getting to the Garden can be tricky, especially for out of towners.
Make your trip easier by booking a Boston hotel near the Garden. But be sure to make your reservations through Orbitz to score the guaranteed lowest rate every time you travel. Plus, you take an additional 10% off the cost of your stay with Orbitz coupons!
Holiday Inn Boston at Beacon Hill
