Cheap activities for kids

Need some ideas to beat the boredom this summer? We've rounded up crafts, games and activities that are fun and cheap to do at home!

Let's make this Easy 2 Ingredient Cloud Dough today! It's inexpensive to make, can be colored, and smells so much better than traditional play doughs.

This moon sand is such an easy kids craft - it only has 2 ingredients! It's soft and moldable and the best kinetic sand recipe we've ever tried. This is a great sensory play idea and a super fun summer activity for kids, tweens, toddlers, and preschoolers.

You don't have to plonk the kids in front of the TV to save money and keep them occupied. This list of 101 free things to do with kids has something for kids of all ages and all weather! You will never hear "I'm bored" again!

Blast into summer with this awesome action-packed outdoor art activity for kids. If you're looking for things to do at home, simply fill cheap plastic water guns with diluted washable paint, and let your kids use water color paper as their canvas to make abstract art. If your bored kids are watching too much TV or playing too many video games at home this summer, I guarantee this is an easy way to get them outside in the backyard to get some sunshine! My preschoolers couldn't get enough of…

Use simple kitchen ingredients to make bouncing bubbles! Hold a bubble in your hand and bounce it up and down. It's such a fun kids activity!

Don't spend any more money on window clings at the store. You can do them at home for super cheap and your kids will love it.

Glow in the Dark Bowling made from used water bottles and glow in the dark necklaces. A fun and easy indoor activity for kids!

This lovely DIY glue suncatcher craft is perfect for adding a touch of color to your home. Your kids will have so much fun mixing food coloring and creating beautiful patterns in the glue.

These simple and affordable activities for kids can be found at your local dollar store. Unique boredom busters for summer!