Materials Required to Make Paper Plate Turkeys

• Tissue Paper – I found crafting tissue paper at JoAnns for $3.99.  Using a 50% coupon dropped the price to $2.00.  (Find current printable Craft Store Coupons here)
• Construction Paper
• Googley Eyes (optional, but very cute!)
• Paper Plates (cut in half)
• Scissors
• Glue or a glue paste mixture (see the Glitter Pumpkin tutorial for more on the Modge Podge like mixture that I make for craft projects)

Thanksgiving Craft – How to Make Paper Plate Turkeys

• Cut the paper plate (or you can use a bowl) in half.  It doesn’t have to be perfect.
• Cut the tissue paper into small squares or rectangles.  You really don’t need a lot.
• Glue the tissue paper to the plate using the glue from the bottle or a paintbrush and the watered down glue mixture.
• Cut a circle out of brown paper.  This will be the head.
• Cut a triangle for a beak out of orange paper.  Cut out some legs too!
• Cut a waddle/gobble (what IS that thing called?) out of red.
• Glue it all together!

Thanksgiving Reading Materials

This was a very easy craft for my daughters (elementary school) to complete. If you are looking for Thanksgiving crafts check out this Thanksgiving Craft | Make a Stuff the Turkey Game and these Pine Cone Turkeys

Don’t miss these Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids!

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Depending on your child’s age and stage, they may be able to work on this craft while you are cooking dinner.  It’s pretty simple.

Materials Required to Make Turkey Hats:

• Brown contsruction paper, various colored construction paper
• Scissors (a paper cutter is also nice, but not a necessity)
• Adhesive (glue, glue stick, tape, stapler – your choice)
• Popsicle/Craft sticks
• Googley Eyes (optional)

Steps to make a Paper Turkey Hat:

1) Cut two brown strips the same width to make the band of the hat.  Measure your child’s head to determine what size to make the band.  Staple or tape closed.  I used 2″ strips

2) Draw feathers onto a piece of construction paper.  Stack a bunch of different colors together and cut multiple feathers at once

3) Cut another brown strip for the turkey head.  I used 9″ by 3″

4) Adhere the thick brown strip to the band, vertically

5) Take your popsicle/craft sticks and adhere them inside the hat, so that part of the stick in adhered to the band and the other part is adhered to the head. This will prevent a floppy head turkey.

6) Adhere paper feathers around the turkey

7) Glue eyes, a beak, and a gobbler to the turkey

Paper Feathers

A square folded in to a triangle, then reworked a little

We drew lines on the feathers so the girls knew how far to gluestick

“Just glue to the line”

Gobble Gobble!

If making a turkey hat isn’t for you maybe one of these is:

Don’t miss these Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids!

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The reason is a simple story titled Turkey Trouble.  “Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving . . . and you’re the maincourse. But Turkey has an idea–what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead?  After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever!” YEP

I knew that I wanted to write a post about turkey costumes.  I knew I wasn’t the only parent hoping I could get inspiration from the internet, so I took photos of some of the turkeys in disguise while I was at the school one day.  A few of the turkeys in this post are ones that my friend’s children completed, and one is from a reader (thank you Deniece).

Last year we created a Pirate Turkey as a family and it was a very fun project.

Deniece emailed one of the most hoot-iful turkey projects to date. I love the wise owl her family made…and also love that she sent in the steps in their crafting process.  You would not even know that owl started out as a piece of paper once upon a time!  My girls would love to make pillows that look just like this turkey/owl!

LEGOs are always a hit with kid, and this turkey disguised as a LEGO is very clever.

This turkey is disguised as a kitty.  The whiskers and bow are nice touches.

A peacock turkey was a pretty popular idea.  I love all the glitter on this school project…and the real feathers are a great touch.

A non-glitter version of the peacock is also very pretty.

This turkey used real leave to create her disguise.  The glittery sequins are fun addition.

Who would guess that there is a turkey underneath this snowman?

Santa made an appearance and his costume contains some cotton balls.

Princess Ariel wanted to join the fun.  Don’t you love how the artist used a real Ariel doll dress?  I love the red hair!

This ninja turkey is so stealth you may not even see him.

M-I-C-K-E-Y Mouse int he house!  I love how simple this disguise is.

Ladybug girl is a very fun way to dress up your turkey.

You can go all out when your turkey is a giant cupcake!

Captain America may not be telling the truth with this tricky disguise!

How clever is this bowling ball and pin turkey?

You can always just keep calm and call Batman if you run out of ideas.

Do you have a Turkey Disguise that you want to share?  I would love to add your turkey to the collection!

See also:

Thanksgiving Lunch Box Notes using Thanksgiving Jokes for Kids

Thanksgiving Craft: Paper Plate Turkeys Using Tissue Paper

Printable Thanksgiving Placemats for Kids

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There are two print options for you.  Download the smaller file and print from the comfort of your home.

Or….and I love this option……order the larger file as a and create a large placemat for your pint size pilgrims. The above photo shows my 18″ x 24″ engineer print compared to a regular piece of paper from my printer.  The small paper is totally fine….but the big paper ROCKS!!!

My girls LOVE this everything about this Thanksgiving activity.  We hope you enjoy using it too!

If you want another fun option, check out this Thanksgiving table cloth that was designed to be colored on.  Love it!

We have created many Thanksgiving crafts over the years.  Be sure to check them out and let us know which one is your favorite!

Thank you Liz 2.0 for this fantastic printable!

What tips and tricks do you have to keep the kids entertained at Thanksgiving time?

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I tuck the girls’ lunch box notes into their lunch boxes with their EasyLunchboxes 3-compartment Bento Lunch Box Containers and they often come home from school saying that their teacher shared the joke(s) with the entire class.  How cool is that?

To get your very own printable Thanksgiving lunch box notes for your kiddos just click here for the pdf.

If you want another fun option, check out this Thanksgiving table cloth that was designed to be colored on.  Love it!

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These are one of my favorite snacks to tuck into my daughter’s lunches as a surprise.  They also really like drawing their own oranges and making fun jack-o-lantern faces.

Be super punny and add a pumpkin joke to the top of your orange with the answer hidden on the bottom for another great way to make your child smile.  They love sharing jokes with classmates!

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Materials Required to Blow up a Ballon with Vinegar and Baking Soda

• Balloon
• Vinegar
• Baking Soda
• Funnel
• Dry empty bottle (like a water bottle)

Science Experiments for Kids – Inflating a Balloon with Baking Soda and Vinegar

Step 1: Add 2 or 3 teaspoons of baking soda to the unfilled balloon.

Step 2: Thoroughly rinse and dry the funnel.

Step 3: Pour 2 or 3 teaspoons of vinegar to the water bottle using the funnel.

Step 4: Attach the balloon to the top of the water bottle, being careful to not let any of the baking soda slip in until you are ready.

Step 5: Quickly tip the vinegar so it mixes in with the baking soda.

Step 6: Watch as your balloon blows up.

You can see our whole process in the animation above.  My girls asked if we could show this science experiment to the neighbor kids, and we went and recreated this carbon dioxide experiment one more time.  It was just as magical the second time as it was the first!

Why does this experiment work?  The vinegar and baking soda react, forming carbon dioxide, which fills the balloon.

The Everything Kids’ Science Experiments Book is sure to add even more fun science to your family.

Do you have a science experiment that you love?   Please share if you do!

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The photos above include tissue (think Kleenex) ghosts tied with ribbon and glue on to black paper.  There is a yellow circle moon and a blue bat in the photo.  There are two Candy Corn Construction Paper Popsicles that were just fun to make.  The ghost is glued on to a piece of construction paper and then painted with shaving cream which was left to dry.  It made a fun three-dimensional object.  Using paper plates we created both a pumpkin and a ghost.

All of the crafts above were so easy to make for my girls who were toddler and preschool age at the time.  With construction paper found at the Dollar Tree, using craft store coupons, or even purchased on Amazon you are able to create fun projects that you can pull out year after year.

If you are looking for more Halloween Crafts check out the following:
Ghost Hair Bow Tutorial
Halloween Crafts for Kids – Egg Carton Spider and Frankenstein Monster Box
Halloween Crafts from Tulle Wands to Egg Carton Spiders
DIY Halloween Apothecary Jars
Glitter Pumpkins Using Dollar Tree Carvable Pumpkins
Halloween Crafts: Soda Bottle Ghosts
Pumpkin Craft: Pool Noodle Pumpkin

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When you are frugal there is a set of unwritten rules that guideline your life.

New isn’t always best. When I can get something used, I do! New cars lose their value almost simultaneously with the time you sign the papers. Buying used means you can save thousands of dollars. Used clothes are perfect for growing kids who need new wardrobes practically every season (it’s so unfair! I want a new wardrobe every season). The bells and whistles are unnecessary. Sure, we always want the latest and the greatest with the best features, but all the extras come at a big expense.

Scaling down your purchase can save thousands of dollars. When we bought our van in 2006 we were intentional with our finances and did not buy one with GPS (yes, this was a big thing back then), blue tooth (which had really just started to be a thing), or a back-up camera. We bought each of those things as after market additions as the years passed and paid a fraction of the price for what we would have paid when they were brand new.

Doing it yourself saves money. If you have time to do things yourself, you will save money. This requires that you have time though. Things you can do yourself to save money include changing your oil, yard work, cleaning, manicures, pedicures, and more.  If you are handy you can even build furniture.  My husband has build several pieces of furniture in our house which has saved thousands of dollars.  It is possible to have Pottery Barn taste on a budget when you build it yourself.  Ana White is my go-to girl when it comes to finding woodworking projects to do around the house.

Children do not need the latest and the greatest toys and gadgets (nor do you).  In a world of marketing to children it is easy to get caught up in the “wants” and the “gimmes.”  It seems like schools ask for a fair share of money as well.  Instead of handing money to kids you can make a list of chores for them to complete before they receive the coveted money.  If an item is truly important, they will work for it.  Having a chore chart for kids is another way to make sure kids are buying what is truly important to them.

Coupons are great and help save money on grocery trips, eating out, clothing, and more.  You can get coupons for free.  It is always a good idea to check Redplum,  SmartSource, and  Coupons.com before heading out on a grocery store trip.  The little coupons can drop the price of your total purchase by a significant amount and it makes clipping coupons worth your time.

Frugal people research and plan ahead.  This is true for everything ranging from dinners to vacations.  Having a meal plan will help you eat out less.  Planning vacations in advance can assure that you get the best price available.  I like the meal plans included in 20 Meals from Costco for $150 and 10 Freezer Friendly Organic Meals for $102.  The best deals on hotels and travels often happen by booking early.

Your community offers many free activities and events.  Books, DVD’s, and more can be checked out for free from the library.  Holiday events including parades and tree lightings are seasonal activities.  Some communities offer movie nights, yard sales, cooking demos, and more.  Getting out and seeing what there is to do for nothing out of pocket in your community is a great way to save money and to make new friends!

Saving money in an emergency fund is a must.  Something is ALWAYS going to happen.  The car may need a major replacement, the heater may stop working, or the child may need a cast for a broken bone.  Instead of floating the money on credit cards, frugal people know they must have money in the bank for all those unfun things that happen.

Being frugal does not mean you are a total tightwad who doesn’t like to have fun.  Our family is frugal because we like to vacation and to save money for our future.  I hand over a stack of coupons at the grocery store and then come home and upload my receipts to my favorite cash back apps because I like saving money and making our budget work.

Do you lead a frugal lifestyle and have a tip to add?  If you are starting to rethink how you spend/save your money, which tip from above is your favorite?

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Hershey’s Ready to Eat pudding comes in convenient packs of four.  I purchased Chocolate and S’Mores flavors and saved a little bit of money with the $0.55/1 Hershey’s Ready to Eat Pudding coupon found in the September/October edition of All You (I love all the inspiration in that magazine – and the coupons are a fantastic bonus).  These puddings are found in the dairy section at Walmart, which is easy to remember if milk is always on your shopping list (like it is ours).

These pudding cups were the base of today’s craft. Pudding is incredibly handy to have in the fridge when someone in your house needs a quick snack or yummy dessert. Busy moms need quick after school snacks for when their kids get home from school or sports.  Hershey’s Pudding is rich, creamy pudding made with real Hershey’s cocoa.

Oh the things you can make with some pudding cups!

To create monster pudding cups get creative with card stock (or construction paper), googley eyes, and ink.  I used my Cat’s Eye ink pad from my scrapbooking days to edge the eye shaped card stock to make it pop a little.

Using different sizes of googley eyes gives these pudding cup monsters a different personality – and you have to have more than two eyes per monster.  Don’t forget to give your monster some scaryish teeth to complete his look!

Creating a pudding cup spider is super simple and only requires pipe cleaners (AKA chenille stems), scissors, googley eyes, and hot glue.  This would be perfect to accompany nursery rhymes (the Itsy Bitsy Spider, Little Miss Muffet) and scientific school lessons.  To make the legs for this spider fold your pipe cleaner in fourths and cut.  Then pinch each small stem in half and glue to the pudding cup.  Adding eyes completes this spider.

Of course some kids like witches for Halloween (like my younger daughter) and a kitty cat pudding cup would make them the most happy.  Use used leftover stiffened felt for this little guy since I was curious the difference would be between card stock and stiffened felt.  The answer, not much at all.  They both work extremely well. Most of us will not have stiffened felt on hand and that is just fine!

When making a kitty you will need to cut out triangle ears, thin rectangle whiskers, a triangle nose, and a mouth.  A pipe cleaner makes the perfect tail to complete this project.  I liked the look of the Hershey’s S’mores Ready to Eat pudding for this cat, but if you wanted a “black” cat for Halloween you could use the plain Hershey’s Chocolate Ready to Eat pudding instead.

Cutting out two black bat wings and two white triangle teeth and adding some googley eyes is the perfect way to make a bat.

Be sure to check out more delicious topping ideas and fun crafts at Kraft.com. I’d love to hear your favorite!

If you are looking for more Halloween inspiration, but not necessarily edible Halloween projects, check out the following posts:

Candy Corn Door Wreath – one of my all time favorites!

Glitter Pumpkin Tutorial

Ghost Hair Bow Tutorial

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