20 Cheap & Easy Ideas for SUMMER FUN!!! 🌞

You don't have to break the bank to have a lot of fun this summer. Today, I'm sharing 20 cheap, easy, and fun things to do this Summer. Watch the quick video here, or keep reading!



1) Play chocolate bar bingo


2) Camp in the backyard


3) Plant something


4) Send a letter or postcard to someone special


5) Read a book outside


6) Have ice cream for supper


7) Paint rocks


8) Watch a movie outside


9) Bake something


10) Go on a road trip


11) Cook something over a campfire


12) Grill donuts


13) Fly a kite


14) Eat donuts hanging from a string (no hands)


15) Have a picnic with food from a local restaurant or food truck


16) Have a one-on-one date with a family member or friend



17) Have a water fight



18) Have a "kids pick the meals" day


19) Get ice cream in your PJs (drive throughs work well)


20) Go geocaching


I hope you do some of the things on this list. Enjoy!

♥ 
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)




You might also enjoy the campfire treats here.

6 awesome (edible) MOTHER'S DAY gift ideas... and they are budget-friendly too!

If you have a mom that doesn't like clutter, these edible gifts are for you. I absolutely love them all, but the "breakfast in bed" tray is my favourite. Perfect for Mother's Day!



Keep scrolling or check out the video I made here.



1) Chocolate bar "flower" arrangement - You can get all the supplies you need at your local dollar store. Then, attach the bars to skewers and insert them into floral foam inside a pot. Easy peasy, and lots of fun!





2) A donut bouquet - Grab a box of donut holes, wooden skewers and tissue paper. Insert the skewers into the donuts, secure the skewers with an elastic, wrap the bouquet with tissue paper, and secure with a ribbon.




3) A "LOVE" breakfast tray - Make a bacon "L", a donut "O", a heart-shaped "V" (made from toast, french toast, or a pancake), and a fruit "E". So cute... and super easy!




4) A "secret stash" of treats for mom - Grab a dollar store container, fill each compartment with a different treat, and attach the cute label I designed. You can download the labels for free here.




5) A "date" with mom - The best gift is time spent together, so I LOVE this idea. Buy an ice cream gift card, package it in a fun way, and take mom out on a "date". Fun, right?



6) The BEST "breakfast in bed" tray - Grab a drink tray, add mom's favourite beverage, pop in a candle, and include a sweet treat or breakfast sandwich. Easy peasy... and it pairs well with a good book and a warm bath.



As a mom, I love all these ideas. Which one is your favourite?

Happy Mother's Day!


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)

3 NEW Mother's Day Gift Ideas that are inexpensive and thoughtful

Is there anything better than a budget-friendly and thoughtful Mother's Day gift? If you have a special lady you want to celebrate, check out the 3 fantastic ideas below!


1) The "Breakfast in Bed" moms really want - This version doesn't requires making a mess of the kitchen and creating a pile of dishes. Check it out all the details here.




2) A Dollarama / Dollar Tree vase turned into a thoughtful gift - Is there anything cuter than tiny vases filled with wildflowers picked by little hands. Find all the details for the heart tag here, or grab the free printable dandelion tag here






3) A personalized candle - You can easily add a picture or drawing to a candle, and the result is adorable! You can find the simple "how to" here.




Let me know which one you like the best. I think the breakfast in bed in my favourite.

Happy Mother's Day!


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


You might also be interested in the Mother's Day gift ideas here.

7 Days of EASY & INEXPENSIVE Easter Ideas... Easter recipes, Easter crafts, and Easter Activities

When it comes to holidays, simple ideas are the best. This year, I decided to do 7 short videos for a week's worth of easy & inexpensive EASTER ideas. You are going to love these!



***Click on the links for MORE INFO.***


DAY 1 - Personalized golden eggs







DAY 3 - Tiered Tray / Easter Tree Ornament












DAY 7 - 5 easy Dollar Store EASTER crafts


Take a peek at all 7 short videos, and let me know which one is YOUR favourite. Happy Easter!!!

💗

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)


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