Comments on: Crafting Rich Experiences for our Children on a Frugal Budget

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:23:44 +0000

My dad used to teach me all kinds of things when we had little money, truth be told we never had any money at all but what he did have was intelligence and a storytelling way, before I was 6 I could name almost every one of England flowers and plants, mushrooms and insects as well as all the “old world” uses for them.

I never got bored in the summers that I spent talking with him lol

People always underestimated knowledge handed from one generation to the next, especially nowadays, much preferring to leave that job to David Beckham and Paris Hilton :p
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By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:57:01 +0000

I really enjoyed this post! Thanks so much! .-= Carla´s last blog ..Follow a blog... =-.

By: tanyetta

tanyetta — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:18:27 +0000

Very Nice Tips! Thank You. .-= tanyetta´s last blog ..Sweet Baby Gracen! Happy 10 months!! =-.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:49:58 +0000

Thank you for this post. These are the types of experiences I want to create for my son as he grows up. .-= Hannah´s last blog ..a desire to {grow} =-.

By: Tina @ Ride On Toys

Tina @ Ride On Toys — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:08:37 +0000

Great post! It's so true that you can have quality and enriching time with your children without spending a lot of money. Picnics are a personal favorite of mine during the summer months. I also love to explore different countries and I've found some great puzzles to use while we do that. I have one of African animals and one with the Switz Alps. They're a fun way to initiate extra conversation while having something extra to put together. .-= Tina @ Ride On Toys´s last blog ..Fast Power Wheels? You Betcha! =-.

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By: Maya

Maya — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:09:32 +0000

I am right there with you! SO much we can do with just things around the house …I even get suggestions from my girls about what materials we could possibly use from our recycle bin

By: Maya

Maya — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:07:01 +0000

All I can say is thank you for your comment . I think you are doing SO well
I do not have THAT much energy – I also have only 2 kids and do not homeschool them.

BUT, on the days when I am So exhausted, I will do something low key like have them paint something, a craft that consumes them or I just challenge them to play on their own too … Sometimes, I even ask them for a massage and they LOVE it

By: Dena Dyer

Dena Dyer — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:39:34 +0000

I love this post! Thanks for sharing. My hubby and I have a box we call the “Imagination Station” which has all sorts of fun, creative goodies–most of them cheap or free–to make and create things with. We also have a jar called the “What Can I Do Jar?” with tons of slips of paper, on which are written ideas that the kids can do (with us or alone) when they get bored.

Those two things have saved many a rainy day or a no-more-media afternoon, and have encouraged our boys to use their brains and creativity, and to make something out of nothing.
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By: Kidshomefitness

Kidshomefitness — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:07:34 +0000

Great post Maya! I like all your ideas. Another great idea is getting them involved in a good fitness program that is fun.