Grow your own cat grass

If you have a cat, you likely know their penchant for chomping on houseplants. I just tried growing a pot of cat grass and it was so easy I am now starting trays for all my friends and family that have cats. To start, just cut down a waterproof container to a few inches deep or use a pot that you have sitting around. I cut the top parts off an almond milk container and a pint of ice cream. Put in soil to near the top. Add the seeds to the top (I used oats from my local Farm Service bulk seed section. They were $.50 a lb. You could also use wheat or rye seed). Give it enough water to feel moist but not saturated. Cover with a clear plastic bag to keep the moisture in. Look daily to be sure the dirt still appears moist (again not wet). Add a few sprinkles of water if it looks dry. Mine took 3 days to sprout. Once it sprouts you can take off the plastic bag and within two more days it was as high as you see in the picture. I just used old potting soil and reused containers so it cost maybe $.05 for the seeds. You routinely see these at pet stores for $5 or more. My cat nibbles on it whenever he passes it and started chomping as soon as I gave it to him! Also makes a great gift for cat lovers!

cat bookmark craft

Here are some cute cat bookmarks for the feline loving reader in your life. I glued a small piece of paper to the back of the white one in order to reinforce the ribbon. The little legs on the yellow one are cut out so they go over the side of the page you are marking. Easy to make and cute homemade gifts!

Superhero Party

Here are some frugal ideas for a kids' super hero party. Lots of FUN!
Barbell made from old mop, broom or rake handle and empty paint cans with holes drilled in lid for dowel. Take an old blue sheet or blue fabric, draw city skyline with sharpie, cut out some clouds with white fabric and glue on. Kids can lay with arms and legs out like they are flying over the city for fun pictures. Take some scrap 2x4 chunks of wood a foot or so long. Draw squares on the side with sharpies for windows. Have kids see how many stories of the building they can jump over. Take some thick styrofoam and draw brick pattern with sharpie. Stack these for the kids to kick or punch over. These last two were ESPECIALLY popular (instead of styrofoam you could used shoe boxes - less messy). Snack was Captain America's shield made with circle of sliced strawberries, circle of sliced bananas and blueberries in center with a foil covered star in the middle. Serve in a little cup and no need for silverware. Healthy, simple and cute. Also had option of super hero cubecraft printed on cardstock. Have fun!!