I am required by law to use a bleach solution on tables/counters highchairs in the kitchen, but awesome ideas.
Another thing I do is on my monthly newsletter I let my parents know if there are craft or curriculum supplies I need for the upcoming month, or borrow things for specific themes. My parents are happy to help out. I also am lucky whenever kids are bored with toys or activities my parents bring toys from home that they've outgrown & donate them to us.
We save a lot of grocery money in the summer by planting our own garden. I used just a few 2 1/2 by 8 raised beds along my fenceline, and info from "Mini Farming for Self Sufficiency" by Brett Markham. My kids have tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, beans, peas, carrots, cucumbers, melons, strawberries and more for the cost of a few seeds all summer. Its easy, fun, the kids learn and are very proud, and I save tons of money.

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