When I became a mom, I had no idea how hard it would be to come up with birthday and Christmas gift ideas for my kids. At times I struggle trying to think of what my husband and I want to give them, let alone a whole wish list to hand out to grandparents, aunts, and uncles! I'm thankful that our families hand out wish lists. It is nice to offer some ideas of things our kids need. Plus, as a green and crunchy mama, it is great to suggest gifts that I am excited about and toys that I can trust to be safe. I prefer that my kids have toys that are made of safe materials and that encourage real, creative play. Some toys seem to take away … [Read more...]
Birthday Interview Questions {free printable}
When Grace turned 3 I started asking her birthday interview questions. I searched online and asked my friends for interview questions and came up with 23 questions to ask your kids every year on their birthday. I'm thrilled to offer this free printable to all of my subscribers for a limited time. The support of my readers here at Simply Rebekah means so much to me. I would love to squeeze each of you and say thanks, but this free gift will have to do. The free birthday interview questions printable is available in 3 different designs as a pdf file. Click on the link at the end of the post in your email or RSS feed to download your … [Read more...]
DIY Cheap, Easy, and Adorable Popcorn Halloween Costume
Last year I made Grace an adorable (but cheap and easy!) popcorn Halloween costume. I literally threw this together spur of the moment during nap time. Supplies cardboard sissors white paper red paper glue or tape red & black marker ribbon hot glue gun popcorn needle & thread Directions First of all, there are so many different ways you could make this. I used paper and markers, but you could just as easily use paint. Get creative with the supplies that you have on hand. 1. Cut 2 rectangles out of cardboard. The size needed will depend on the size of the person wearing the Halloween … [Read more...]
48 Different Colors of Sidewalk Chalk?!?!
Crayola's sidewalk chalk is the latest obsession in our house. Note: Crayola has not sponsored me to write this. However, if Crayola reads this, falls in love with me, and sends me a box full of goodies... Well... I won't exactly turn it down. ;-) I have included Amazon affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of those links, I'll get a small kick back. Thanks! Now back to the sidewalk chalk... On a whim I bought the kids a 48 pack of Crayola sidewalk chalk. Maybe I've been living under a rock, but 48 different colors of sidewalk chalk!?!? Really???? Amazing! What I love... 48 colors is … [Read more...]
Character Themed Kids Bedding: Avoid it or Love it?
I avoid using character themed bedding for my kids, but my sister-in-law always buys themed bedding. This post is all about the nitty-gritty of our different decisions. I avoid character themed bedding to save money. Children will outgrow their preferences before they wear out the sheets. Kids can flip-flop between their latest obsessions constantly. By using a generic bedding set I don't have to worry about switching out my daughter's bedding when her interests change. When we moved Grace out of the nursery and into her new bedroom, we went with a purple theme. We bought a comforter from Ikea, but we didn't find it in the kid's … [Read more...]
Where to Find Frugal Busy Bag Containers
Have you heard of busy bags? They are a simple activity meant to entertain little ones and ideally it can be re-used again and again. My mom made several busy bags for Grace last spring and she needed some small containers for a few of them. In a moment of inspiration my mom decided to see if the deli counter at her grocery store would sell her the containers they use for things like pasta salad. My mom bought small containers for $0.10, medium containers for $0.15, and lids for only $0.05 from the deli counter! They are perfect for holding beads and pasta or sorting pom-poms. Have you ever made a busy bag? You can find some … [Read more...]
