Homemade Slime aka GAK
-- Have you ever made slime? My boys loved this!
Sara Wells says,
that 97% of home projects require the same two ingredients. Elmer's glue and borax.
This will be a fun project for your kids, just make sure to supervise and make sure they are old enough to understand slime is not something they should eat.
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Grab what you need to make your own or ready-made on Amazon
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Berlin's Whimsy - Swiffer Cover Sewing Pattern-- What a great way to save money - and recycle your old towels!
This looks easy enough to hand sew, if you don't have a sewing machine.
Since it is reversible, you could even do one side terrycloth, and the other side fleece!
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Check on Amazon for more cloth Swiffer cover options!
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Soda Pop Bottle Planters
-- These sub-irrigation (aka
self-watering) planters are as good as any you can buy, maybe even better than you can buy... and they're free.
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Check on Amazon for more self-watering planters.
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All throughout the month of October you can earn big bonuses at Swagbucks, the rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for things you're probably doing online already, like searching, watching videos, discovering deals, and taking surveys.
Then you take those points and exchange them for gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, Target, or PayPal cash.
When you sign up through me this month, you can earn a $5 bonus!
Here's how:
1. Sign up using this link
2. Earn 300 SB total before 11/1/17. You'll get a $3 (300 SB) bonus for it!
3. If you spend at least $25 through Swagbucks Shop* you'll get another $2 (200 SB) bonus on top of the cash back you'll get from shopping.
If you have some shopping to do online, just go to Swagbucks first and visit the store through them.
It doesn't cost you anything extra, but you'll get SB points for every dollar you spend (on top of the bonus)!
That's it. It's super easy, and yes, Swagbucks is for real.
I use it myself, and I've earned 3,483 SBs this month alone, with a Lifetime Earnings of 341,081 SBs!!
Every month I usually grab $25-$75 worth of Amazon gift cards and shop for my family's and pets needs!
*You must receive your shopping SB before December 1st
Making a Mosquito Trap
This one I really want to try when we have our get-together next month. I get a lot of mosquitoes in my backyard - and don't like to use chemicals or sprays.
But since I don't drink pop, I will have to find some bottles first! It would be great if this works!!
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No time to make this? Check out Amazon's Mosquito Trap Night Light - cheap enough to grab one for every room of your house!
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House in our Hallway
My boys loved making playhouses!
We always had blankets over tables and chairs, cardboard boxes make into play houses in the living room, blanket tents pinned to the clothesline.
Once we had a whole village made out of cardboard boxes in our backyard!
This little playhouse looks so cute!
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Check out Amazon for more cloth playhouse ideas!
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Quiet Book / Busy Book
Have you ever wanted to make a quiet book for your little ones?
Julia has collected a wonderful assortment of ideas on how to make them, and subject ideas - on her Pinterest account.
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Check out Amazon for more cloth quiet book ideas!
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{EASY} Fabric Roads
My youngest was obsessed with making cities and roads when he was a little boy - I wish I had thought of this!
No sewing is required!
With one pair of jeans she made two long roads, two shorter roads, two curved roads, and a four way intersection piece.
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Check out Amazon for more road play mats!
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When the site asks where you heard about them, say friend/family, not a freebie site. Right-clicking and copying the link location and pasting it in a new browser, rather than clicking the link can help too. Sometimes they won't send if they know you came from a freebie site.
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31 Cool Games and Crafts Using Pool Noodles
I've been meaning to buy some pool noodles to make an Agility Training Course in the backyard for my little dogs.
What would you do with pool noodles - besides use them in your pool?
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Over 140 Brilliant Organizing Solutions
What is your favourite organizational tip?
I love the one about using a magnetic Knife Strips to store Toy Cars on the wall.
What a brilliant idea! It would make clean-up time fun!
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How To Make Beautiful Wind-Up Paper Butterflies
Once you make this craft, carefully insert the wound-up butterfly into a card or book.
Whoever opens the card or book will get a flutterly little surprise!
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Prevent Boiling Pot Spill-Over
If you put a wooden spoon over a pot of boiling water, it won't boil over...
I didn't know, I will have to give it a try!
In response to some questions, she wrote:
I find I have to place the wooden spoon over the pot BEFORE the water starts to boil.
Also...the temperature you set your stove on has to be regulated, as always. If the temp is at the maximum, beyond what is needed to simply boil the water, than it will boil over, no matter what.
But as you can see in the picture, the spoon will prevent the water from boiling over as it rises to the top, and will keep the water from boiling over as long as you ensure that the temperature is only has high as it needs to go in order to boil the water. The wooden spoon trick works to prevent the water from spilling over as it reaches the top of the pot.
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Bouncing Bubbles
Can you make bubbles bounce?
I wonder if I made this, if my dogs would appreciate it as much as kids might?
Things you will need:
one cup distilled drinking water
one Tablespoon dish soap
one Teaspoon of glycerin
one straw
clean glove or sock (keeps the bubble from popping)
Mix all the ingredients together. Let sit for 24 hours.
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Water Balloon Pinatas
Make Water Balloon Pinatas for your next outdoor kid party - or just for fun on a hot day!
What better way to beat the heat and shock the kiddos. . . than with a water balloon pinata free-for-all!?
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QUICK FREEBIE TIP:
Often, when printing coupons, you can hit back and print it again. Or you can change the number of copies in the pop-up print menu to print more.
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Water Bottle Bubble Fun
-- Make giant water bottle bubbles or great idea for kids who can't quite blow bubbles yet!
Sometimes little ones have a hard time blowing bubbles with traditional bubble wands. The wands are often slippery and difficult for little hands to use.
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Grab some bubble solution on Amazon!
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Kid Pillows
-- This is a thrifty and simple idea!
Use up those old pillowcases (or buy cheap at the thrift store) and sew together, insert pillows, sew up ends!
Optional: use Velcro® or snaps, so you can remove for washing.
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Grab some super cheap pillows and pillowcases on Amazon to make this project.
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Make Magic Fairies In A Jar
Here is something everyone will love! Imagine the look on your child's face - it is something they will never forget!
FAIRIES IN A JAR DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut a glow stick and shake the contents into a jar.
2. Add diamond glitter
3. Seal the top with a lid.
4. Shake Hard
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Check Amazon for Fairies in a Jar craft supplies.
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DIY Water Wall-- This one looks like so much fun - if I still had little ones, I would make it.
Planning a new water wall for water play
-- The water wall was a structure created using a variety of plastic containers drilled onto wooden board in such a way that water is directed in various streams, drips, and flows when poured over-top, and collected in containers below.
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Check Amazon for more water wall ideas!
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On September 19th, 2017, Swagbucks hit the milestone of $200 million given back to its members.
They're commemorating that event with a special set of
Celebrating 200 MillionCollector's Bills!
Collector's Billsare special designs that you win randomly while searching the web with Swagbucks' Yahoo-powered search engine.
Collect all 6 and you get an additional SB Bonus!
Once you've collected enough SB, you can redeem them for gift cards to stores like Amazon, PayPal Cash, and many more!
Here's all the information for this week's Collector's Bills:
Search the web through the Swagbucks search starting Monday, September 25th through Sunday, October 1st, and when you get a search win, you may get a special Collector’s Bill valued at either:
• 4 SB
• 6 SB
• 9 SB
• 11SB
• 18 SB
• 26 SB
When you get a Collector’s Bill you’ll receive the value of the bill and the bill will be added to your
Collector's Billsledger.
Collect all 6 Collector's Bills and you'll instantly earn a 20 SB Bonus!
Keep searching til you find them all!
There are tons of money-making (online and offline) opportunities available today; it's just a matter of finding the best ones for you and your family's schedule and needs.
Consider these simple tricks to help you earn some extra money this month.
Go on -- get your side hustle on!
1. Join Focus Groups (share your opinion and get paid)
2. Get Paid to Watch Cooking, Parenting, Crafting ++ Videos
3. Work Your Skills as an Online Freelancer
4. Fill Out Online Surveys
5. Become an Uber Driver
6. Become a Mystery Shopper…Shhhh
7. Baby Sitting
8. Pet Sitting/Walking
9. Get Paid to Test Websites and Apps
10. Become a Virtual Assistant
11. Sell Your Extra Stuff
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Flubber RecipeHave you ever made Flubber?
It was originally created in The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) and Flubber (1997) - the professor creates a green slime that proves to be difficult to control and wreaks havoc on the neighborhood.
He discovers that as it bounces, Flubber increases in speed rather than decreasing.
I wonder if this Flubber reacts the same way? I guess the only way to find out is to make it and test it out!
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Check out the movie Flubber on Amazon!
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Pin-spired: Photo-In-A-Photo School EditionHave you seen those pictures within a picture that seem to be popping up everywhere?
Here's a wonderful idea for the last day of school!
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Check out Amazon for more school photo ideas!
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Storage Tip: Use Toilet Paper Tubes For Well Wrangled Wrapping Paper
This is one of those
Why didn't I think of that?moments!
Use toilet paper rolls cut in half and use as a cuff. It will help save your wrapping paper. (or use paper towel tube or the inside tube of old wrapping paper)
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Check Amazon for more wrapping paper storage ideas!
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Bug Off!Natural Bug Spray - have you ever thought to make your own?
All you need is lemongrass essential oil, eucalyptus essential oil, and citronella essential oil.
- safe for kids, smells wonderful!
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Check Amazon for more natural bug sprays!
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Get Rid Of -- Ants, Ants, Ants
Do you have a problem with ants?
All you need is sugar, boric acid, and water!
The ants are always after my dogs' food - so I should try this!
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Check out Amazon for a natural ant repellant
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The Digi Nails – A Hybrid ManicureThis frugal idea uses digital scrapbooking supplies to make fancy nails!
Hybrid Chick wrote:
This is a super-easy project, but it did take me a couple times to get it just right. Be prepared for that.
You may have to practice a time or two to get the hang of it.
Unfortunately her website is no longer available, but check out these Jamberry nail wraps on Amazon, similar idea, but less work to fit!
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Reusable, Eco Friendly Snapping Paper Towel Set
It is neat that she put them on the paper towel roll holder!
Would you use these instead of paper towels?
Would you make them for yourself?
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Check out these Unpaper Towels/Snapkins on Amazon!
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Chloe's DIY Costume Closet
Creating a Dress-up Chest - or hand up baby clothes from an old dresser!
What a great idea!
My youngest son always had dress-up costumes laying about - this would have really helped - and looked great too!
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Check out these dress-up closets on Amazon!
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DON'T BE THIS GUY. Wrap more than yourself this year with the extra cash you can make with these easy tips. Complete everything on this list and you'll be on your way to putting an extra $500+ in your pocket before the holidays!
1. Watch Movie Previews
2. Take A Few Surveys from These Companies
3. Get $5 just for signing up!
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Swagbucks is so close to its next HUGE milestone:
$200 Million in gift cards and rewards given out to its members.
They are continuing the celebration with the 200 Million Swag Code Extravaganza!
The 200 Million Swag Code Extravaganza begins on Wednesday September, 20th at 7AM PT/10AM ET.
SIX Swag Codes worth a total of 50 SB
The codes will be all over Swagbucks so be on the lookout!
Please note: The above times are for CA only.
Sign up here to grab as many Swag Codes as you can and get your first gift card even faster!
If you are looking to save a ton of money at the grocery store this week, then we've got you covered. It's bananas how much you can save!
1. Kellogg’s Family Rewards - $150+ in Coupons
2. P+G Everyday Solutions - $200+ in Coupons and Free Samples
3. General Mills Pillsbury - Up to $250 in Coupons
4. Tablespoon - Up to $250 in Coupons + Free Recipes
5. Walmart Coupons and Savings - $250+ in Coupons
6. Target Mobile Coupons + Printable - $550+ in Coupons
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They're cute and they're cuddly - but boy! - they are expensive.
Babies can make you feel a financial squeeze like you've never felt before. Stress less, save more and spend more time with your baby with these baby freebies and deals:
1. Earn Rewards for Free Products
2. Baby Clubs, the Only Clubs that gives you Coupons and Freebies
3. Get Paid for Shopping Online
4. Baby Registry Freebies, so easy!
5. Free Books with FREE Delivery
6. Free Circus Ticket, the ultimate fun freebie
7. Contact Companies for Samples
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Don't forget to check out our Huge List of 101+ Breastfeeding Freebies
The digital rewards site Swagbucks is holding a big
Swagopromotion starting Monday, September 11th at 9am PDT!
Swago is just like bingo, but in this case you're filling out squares as you earn points on their site for doing things you already do online.
If you're thinking of trying Swagbucks, this is a great chance to learn all about how the site works and earn bonus points while doing it.
Here are a few tips:
Each square on your Swago Board will contain an action item to complete. They can be anything from getting a search win, completing a survey, or just visiting one of our popular stores!
• Once you complete the action item in a particular square the square will change color signifying the action item is complete.
• You have until 12pm PT/3pm ET on Tuesday, September 19th to mark off as many squares as possible so use your time wisely.
• Be mindful of the patterns and their corresponding bonuses located on the right of your Swago Board. The patterns will vary in difficulty and bonus value.
• Once you've achieved a pattern, the corresponding
Submitbutton will light up. You can have multiple patterns available for submission, however, you can only submit ONE pattern so choose wisely.
• Each activity you successfully complete on your Swago Board will give you anywhere from 1-20 spins on the Spin and Win Wheel.
• PLUS, when you submit your board for a bonus you'll get additional spins. The number of spins will depend on the pattern you complete. The wheel has all sorts of great prizes that you can win, and each spin is a winner!
The Spin and Win Wheel will be available all throughout Swago and expires at the same time.
Fill up your board and then submit your pattern to get even more points - if you can fill in the whole board, you get a 300 SB bonus, which goes a long way towards your first gift card from the retailer of your choice.
Click here right now and click
Jointo get started! If you don't already have a Swagbucks account, you'll be able to quickly sign up; PLUS, if 300 SB before the first of next month, you'll get a bonus 300 SB!
Kate and Kaitlyn are passionate about education.
They are passionate about bringing parents, homeschoolers and teachers access to educational products, all in one place.
It is their mission to help you find the products you need to teach your kids.
Whether that is a full curriculum, supplemental educational product, books, science kits, etc., you'll find it on Educents.
Click for Educents Freebies
-- Grab these free Educents products/bundles. They cover all subject areas and grades PreK-12th.
• Homeschool Guide: 7 Styles of Learning and Activities
• Math and Reading Freebie Bundle Grades K-2
• All Subjects Freebie Bundle Grades 3rd-5th
• Freebie Pack for PreK-2nd grade Students
• Getting Started Homeschooling Guide
• FREE Kindergarten Benchmarks
• Freebie Pack for K-12th grade Students
• Pumpkin Carving Stencils
• Handwriting Alphabet Worksheets with Educents Heroes
• Your Free Gift - Cursive Alphabet Worksheets with Educents Heroes
• Educents Subjects Coloring Book
• $78 Pack of Freebies!
• Educents Foldable Heart Valentine
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Now that Autumn has officially begun, Swagbucks is offering a bonus for you in the form of Autumn Harvest Collector's Bills!
Collector's Billsare special designs that you win randomly while searching the web with Swagbucks' Yahoo-powered search engine.
Collect all 6 and you get an additional SB Bonus!
Once you've collected enough SB, you can redeem them for gift cards to stores like Amazon, PayPal Cash, and many more!
Here's all the information for this week's Collector's Bills:
Search the web through the Swagbucks search starting Tuesday, September 5th through Monday, September 11th, and when you get a search win, you may get a special Collector's Bill valued at either:
• 4 SB
• 6 SB
• 9 SB
• 11SB
• 18 SB
• 26 SB
When you get a Collector's Bill you'll receive the value of the bill and the bill will be added to your
Collector's Billsledger.
Collect all 6 Collector's Bills and you'll instantly earn a 20 SB Bonus!
Keep searching til you find them all!
All throughout the month of September you can earn big bonuses at Swagbucks, the rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for things you're probably doing online already, like searching, watching videos, discovering deals, and taking surveys.
Then you take those points and exchange them for gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, Target, or PayPal cash.
When you sign up through me this month, you can earn a $5 bonus!
Here's how:
1. Sign up using this link
2. Earn 300 SB total before 10/1/17. You'll get a $3 (300 SB) bonus for it!
3. If you spend at least $25 through Swagbucks Shop* you'll get another $2 (200 SB) bonus on top of the cash back you'll get from shopping.
If you have some shopping to do online, just go to Swagbucks first and visit the store through them. It doesn't cost you anything extra, but you'll get SB points for every dollar you spend (on top of the bonus)!
That's it. It's super easy, and yes, Swagbucks is for real.
I use it myself, and I've earned a grand total of 33,7925 SB so far (That's $3,379.25!) - and bought myself all sorts of electronics, including a big screen TV, a gazebo for my back yard, a 2nd hand truck, and so much more!
*You must receive your shopping SB before November 1st
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