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Budget-Friendly Family Fun

Guests: Deb Geigis Berry
June 12, 2009 | Posted at 8:00 AM

Family Fun magazine contributing editor Deb Geigis Berry joined the co-hosts to share some fun family that won't hurt your wallet! Here's a few of the things she discussed:

 

 

Pretty Marbled Paper
With this project, you not only end up with beautiful marbled paper, but you get to play around with copious amounts of shaving cream.  We have to admit our finishing paper was extra soft and smooth.

You will need:
Baking sheet with rim
Shaving cream
Squeegee
Liquid food coloring
Craft stick or toothpick
Card Stock

1.  Cover the baking sheet with a half inch layer of shaving cream. Smooth it with the squeegee.
2. Dot the cream with drops of food coloring then use a craft stick or toothpick to swirl it in the cream.
3. Lay a sheet of card stock on top of the cream and press lightly.  Peel off the paper and use the squeegee to remove the excess shaving cream.  Set the paper aside to dry.  Try making a second, lighter print, or start over with a fresh layer of cream on the baking sheet.

Backyard Crafts
(from August 2009 issue of Family Fun)
Don’t stress about mess with Family Fun’s outdoor projects. Kids can be as sloppy as they want and cleanup consists of simply turning on the hose.

Portrait Bedspread
Using fabric paint and a flat bedsheet, your child will have sweet dreams under this life-size self portrait.

Marbled Paper
Fun art project made with shaving cream and food coloring. You have info on this! 

Garden Crafts
Warm days mean it's time for the kids to get out and play! Dig into the season with these fun gardening ideas and backyard projects:
     Spiderweb: Get more info.
     Toadstools: Get more info.

Plan a Theme Day
We quickly showed a Luau Theme Day. Let kids choose everything from what to wear, what music to play, what to eat, what activities to do, etc all geared around a specific theme. 

Family Game Night
This is a great way for families to spend time together and have fun. Deb discussed six of her favorite Hasbro games. For more info, go to hasbro.com.

  • Monopoly Deal
  • Scrabble Slam 
  • Pictureka
  • Clue
  • Connect 4
  • Jenga
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Comments

anmother Says:

June 12th, 2009, 8:16 am

why was Kathy Griffin not on the show?

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LucilleBB Says:

June 15th, 2009, 8:08 am

Hoodys....Correct spelling-Hoodies!

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LettyChu Says:

July 3rd, 2009, 8:07 am

You guys should have mentioned the new dual sided Connect 4. I ran into it at a Target in N.W. Florida. It's good for a family of four who all wants to play instead of just two at a time. I wish I had a link to send you guys of it but I didn't have any luck.

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