The absolute worst part of summer vacation is the “I’m boreds”. Stop them before they start by getting these DIY projects ready before the end of June. These are easy, cheap and could be a lot of fun for you and your family.

This game should last at least the five minutes it takes to make it with just glass bottles, paint and embroidery hoops. Woman’s Day (above) is the go-to for instructions.

Probably my most favourite idea ever, this kiddie car wash will be a hit with all of the kids in the neighbourhood! I’ve definitely sent this one to my husband for completion ASAP. Mom Endeavors (above) definitely knows what kids will love!

My kids (and every other kid alive) would love a mud pie kitchen! I’ve seen very elaborate mud kitchens with actual tables and a backdrop, down to the most simple, just using the ground, mud, a bowl and baking accessories. Since we are keeping it cheap and easy, this one from Elsie Marley (above) is perfect.

Northwest Edible (above) easily made this garden tic tac toe with tiles, rocks and paint. Functional and fun, plus it adds whimsy to your garden!

The Happy Housewife (above) rigged up this DIY water feature as a game for a party. Your kids will love splashing all of their friends when the bucket fills up.

Curbly (above) made this complicated-looking, but totally easy waterplay feature for her backyard. Just using empty water bottles, hoses, tape and a wood plank, this is something the kids would play with for hours. Plus, it’s educational.

This passing practice is a game for the whole family. Spoonful (above) used a tarp and coloured duct tape, then strung up this fun game to help kids with their accuracy in passing the ball. Best yet, they won’t even know they are working on any skills because they are having too much fun trying to get the most points.

How about a game of lawn croquet? Using just pool noodles and garden stakes, Inner Child Fun (above) fashioned this makeshift set.

Can’t get to the splashpad and it’s a smoking hot day out there? Give the kids some refreshment with this DIY splash pad. 1 Little Dude and 3 Little Ladies (above) built hers using a sprinkler and a tarp.

Utah County Mom (above) tried out this idea for an outdoor giant waterbed, and it kept her kids playing for hours and hours. All she needed was a drop cloth and tape and of course, water. This is a great idea for when you want to keep kids dry, but still have that watery sensory experience.

If you really want to go hard core, like HomeSpunThreads (above), make this homemade sprinkler out of PVC pipe.

Bargainmoosers, what do you plan to do to keep your kids busy this summer?

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Parents Canada has a great deal on a digital craft and activity kit subscription from Green Kid Crafts. Regularly $71.30, you’ll get it for only $42.99.

• Click here to get this deal @ Parents Canada now

I was very interested in this subscription when I saw this. With three kids, I’m always looking for fun and creative ways to keep them busy and a subscription sounds like an easy way to keep it new and fresh each month.

You’ll get more than six projects each month for one year from this award-winning subscription service. Green Kid Crafts will send the details to your inbox each month, including instructions, lesson plans and extension activities. It will save you so much time doing research on Pinterest! Each theme is nature-based and everything is created to encourage creativity, build confidence and promote respect for the environment. It is most appropriate for both boys and girls from ages three to eight.

You can get one voucher for yourself and one as a gift. Tax is included and there are no other fees.

Do you enjoy doing craft projects with your kids? What type of things do you enjoy?

(Expiry: 22nd May 2013)

With another exclusive for Bargainmoosers, we happily present this Robeez promo code for $10 off  your $50 purchase.

Click here to shop @ Myrobeez.ca

• Coupon Code: MOOSE
• Discount: $10 off $50
• Expiry: 16th June 2013

Robeez shoes are perfect for spring and summer. With soft soles, they make it easy for little ones to navigate their way around, while able to feel the ground beneath them. It also helps foster foot development, as feet aren’t stuck in rigid, tight shoes. And for non-walkers the great advantage to Robeez soft-soled shoes is that they keep the little one from pulling their socks off! All of my kids have worn Robeez and in fact, I’m saving all of their first Robeez as a keepsake to give them when they grow up.

There are so many cute designs, it is almost impossible to pick.

I’m totally in love with these modern bugs in a camo pattern. Now on sale for $21.49, regularly $27

How cute are these flower girl soft soles with an actual 3-D flower? $27.

Get some socks to take you over that $50 limit, like this 3 pack of modern bugs, now only $9.59, regularly $12.

You’ll pay only $49.08 for everything, regularly $66. You’ll also get free shipping because you spent $50.

The Bargainmoose forum has lots of exclusive coupons, like these ones for Robeez.

The Children’s Place Canada has the entire store on sale with up to 50% off. They also have a promo code and printable coupon for for an additional 20% off.

• Click here to get your printable coupon for in-store use
• Click here for store locator
• Click here to start shopping @ Thechildrensplace.ca

• Coupon Code: 2G2H13H
• Discount: 20% off
• Expiry: 20th May 2013

For girls, these Matchables Shorts are super cute and were $9.50, but on sale for $5, then when you add the coupon, it brought it down to only $4!

This plaid shirt in blue tide is stylish and preppy looking. Regularly $19.95, on sale for $16, but now only $12.80.

I love this polo tie coverall for dressing up your newborn, but keeping him comfy. Regularly $16.95, on sale for $13.96, but you’ll get it for only $11.15.

These faux rhinestone sunglasses are such a great deal. Regularly $5.50, down to $4, and finally only $3.20 with promo code.

Shipping is a flat rate of $8.

Don’t forget to check the Bargainmoose forum before you shop at The Children’s Place.

Get 20% off everything with your purchase over $50 at Leap Frog Canada with promo code this weekend. Also, buy three apps or games and get the fourth free, no promo code needed.

Click here to shop @ Leap Frog Canada

• Coupon Code: SUNSHINECA
• Discount: 20% off
• Expiry: 20th May 2013

I love Leap Frog toys and learning systems because they seriously do make learning fun. Any of the Leap Frog toys that I have, my kids play with them endlessly and they learn letters, numbers, shapes and as they get older even math, reading and geography, plus much more.

This Tag Junior Toddler Milestones Bundle is already on sale, but you can still use the promo code on it. It includes Tag Junior Scout book pal, a sample book pre-loaded on the book pal and a USB cable. From there, you simply download audio books and your child can learn preschool skills through listening to the book and interactively using the book pal. Now only $60.78, regularly $79.97.

With over 400 educational apps for your LeapPad, your child can experience new and different games, books, video and music. I have bought my kids lots of apps from here for their LeapPads, which do get a ton of use, and the apps are what they use the most (even more than the cartridge games). What’s great about apps is that there is no cartridge to get lost! My kids love Mr. Pencil and Stretchy Monkey the best. The pricing varies depending on which app you pick, but with the buy three, get one free deal, you’ll probably spend about $30 for four great apps, saving you about $10.

Get free shipping on orders over $60.

Be sure to check the Bargainmoose forum before you shop at Leapfrog Canada.

I wanted to blog about these adventure books because my oldest son just discovered them and is addicted. It is almost all he talks about right now. For only $20 you’ll get two adventure books from either the 39 Clues series or the Infinity Ring series.

• Click here to shop @ Chapters.indigo.ca right now

This is a really great deal, because it also includes a few sets which are regularly priced at over $30.

The 39 Clues Starter Set includes Book One: The Maze of Bones by Rick Riordan, Book Two: One False Note by Gordon Kormon, and Card Pack #1. This is the perfect set to get your child reading this best-selling series, regularly $34.99.

The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers Starter Set is another starter set from this series including Book One: The Medusa Plot by Gordon Korman, Book Two: A King’s Ransom by Jude Watson, and Card Pack One: The Marco Polo Heist, regularly $34.99.

You’ll get both starter packs for only $20!

Shipping is free when you spend over $25, so find yourself something for $5 and save yourself the shipping with these books, or better yet, get four books!

(Expiry: 3rd June 2013)

Bookcloseouts Canada is celebrating children’s reading with a great sale.  Save 50% on a ton of children’s titles for a limited time only.

• Click here to shop this sale @ Bookcloseouts.ca

Books for kids are something that I personally feel like you can never have too many of. They help with reading, understanding, imagination, creativity and much more.  Books are one of my favourite things to buy my kids and other parents as gifts for their little ones.

With this sale, there are over 100 titles discounted at 50% off the last ticketed prices. That means you can actually save up to 90% in total, which is incredible.

Here is a look at some of the ones that caught my eye.

• ABC Early Learning Fun was $4.99 / now $2.49 (original list price was $11.95) Save 79%
• The Wheels on the Bus was $3.99 / now $1.99 (original list price was $7.99) Save 75%
• The Wish was $5.99 / now $2.99 (original list price was $15.95) Save 81%

As an added bonus, Bargainmoose has three exclusive coupon codes that will save you anywhere between $5 and $20, depending on how much you spend on your order.

The cost of shipping will depend on how much you buy, but it is usually fairly reasonable.

(Expiry: 21st May 2013)

If you are Plum Member at Chapters, you are in luck. They are having an early sale for all Plum Members, with up to 75% off toys. This sale will open to non-members soon, but members get first dibs.

• Click here to shop @ Chapters.indigo.ca

You can easily shop by age for this sale.

For one-year olds, get 65% off this Walking Elephant by Plan toys and pay only $69.99, regularly $199.99.

For three-year olds, check out this Hot Wheels Light Speeders Lightbrush Lab, now 50% off so you’ll pay only $15.98, regularly $31.95.

Five-year olds will love getting 75% off this Fruit Ninja Slice of Life game, now only $7.49, regularly $29.95.

And for the seven-year olds, this Scribbles Doodlesworld of Fun will keep kids busy on long road trips for hours. Now only $4.75, regularly $12.99.

Shipping is free on orders over $25.

(Expiry: 27th May 2013)

There is a new coupon code out for Robeez Canada that will save you $20 on orders of $75 or more, for a limited time only.

Click here to shop @ Myrobeez.ca

• Coupon Code: 2075Robeez
• Discount: $20 Off a $75+ Spend
• Expiry: 15th June 2013

This is an awesome coupon code because you will be able to use it on your entire order no matter what you buy.  You will be able to buy both sale and regular priced items and you will still get the $20 off your order as long as you spend at least $75 or more.

One of my favourite finds are these Aviator Boys Soft Sole Shoes that were $27 and are now $21.49.  They would be a perfect baby shower gift for someone expecting a little boy.

A great  bonus to this coupon is that since Robeez Canada offers free shipping for all orders of $50 or more, so even with the discount you will still be over $50, making the shipping free.

If you are looking for more Robeez Canada coupons, they will be posted up on the Bargainmoose coupon forum.

Today only there is an awesome coupon code out for The Gap Canada.  Save 25% on everything store wide  when you enter this promo code at the checkout.

Click here to shop @ Gapcanada.ca

• Coupon Code: GAPCGIFT
• Discount: 25% Off
• Expiry: 15th May 2013

One of the reasons I like to shop at Gap Canada is because you can shop for the entire family at one store.  They offer items from newborn babies all the way up to men’s and women’s items.

Since this coupon is valid on both regular priced items and sale items, I always suggest starting with the sales to get the most from your money.  I love this little girl’s Neon Eyelet Dress that was $49.95 and is now $38.99.  With the additional 25% discount at the checkout, the price drops to just $29.99.

Since Gap Canada, Banana Republic Canada and Old Navy Canada are all connected, you will be able to shop at all three stores and when the combined total at the checkout is $50 or more, you will get free shipping.

For all the latest coupons for The Gap Canada, make sure to check out the Bargainmoose coupon forum.

Sears Outlet Canada is having a huge toy clearance, with brand name toys up to 50% off.

• Click here to shop @ Sears.ca right now

Kids absolutely love Moon Sand and this Sweet Treats Shake Maker craft kit has everything they need to make sand milkshakes with fruit. Only $13.94, regularly $17.99.

Any cool kid would love this Sesame Street Learn to Play keyboard with headset, microphone and stool. My kids had something similar, although not quite as fancy, and it was a definite favourite toy. Now 40% off, regularly $49.99, only $29.94.

This Wild Science 8-Pod Ant-o-Sphere kit is cool and totally gross at the same time. You can grow baby ants in it, or if you aren’t that adventurous, plants. Now only $19.94, regularly $39.99. I definitely know a bug-loving kid who would love this for his upcoming birthday.

Ship to store is $3.95 and regular shipping starts at $7.95.

(Expiry: Unknown)

There is an awesome deal happening right now over at Parents Canada. You can get a diaper bag organizer for just $12 for a limited time only.

• Click here to get this deal @ Parentscanada.com right now

Here is a little more information about this deal:

• Keep your diaper bag organized with this very handy insert
• Large capacity with many separated pockets for dry and wet items
• Can be folded up when not used
• Material: Non-woven, waterproof fabric
• Colours: Comes in Black, Pink or Blue
• Measurements: 13.50″ x 4.84″ x 7.48″ (L x W x H)

The value of this organizer is $29 and the cost of taxes and shipping are included so there will be no hidden or additional charges.  You will be able to buy as many as you would like for yourself or as gifts for others.

I think that this would make a great baby shower gift.  I would have loved to have something like this when I toted my diaper bag around all the time.  You have so many items and somehow lose them all in those huge diaper bags.  This will keep you organized.

(Expiry: 24th May 2013)

Parents Canada has a sweet deal for 50% off the book Gerbs in the House, which is a limited edition copy, signed by the author. You’ll get it for only $10.

• Click here to get this deal @ deals.parentscanada.com

If not directed to the deal automatically, it’s located in the column on the right side of the page.

This book is pretty cool, especially being signed by the author. Teach your children about how and why books are written. Gerbil Meets Mouse Publishing is a new publishing company who has put this deal together to celebrate their opening.

You’ll follow the adventures of Mocha and Petri, who are pet gerbils wanting to see life outside their cage. This is the first book in the series and has photography of real gerbils, with great visuals and an important story.

Tax is included and shipping is $2. You can buy unlimited books for yourself and friends. The book will be automatically shipped 48 hours after the deal ends.

(Expiry: 21st May 2013)

There is a great deal happening at Chapters Canada for anyone with kids.  Save 20% on all Trunkis for a limited time only.

• Click here to shop this deal @ Chapters.ca

There are six different Trunkis to choose from and they normally start at $39.95.  After the 20% discount is applied, they will be starting at just $31.96.

If you are not familiar with Trunki, they are made by Melissa & Doug which is a fantastic brand, and are geared towards ages three to six years old.  I have a two year old, however, that loves the Trunki, so it is fine for someone younger than three years old in my mind.  It is a lightweight, sturdy, carry-on sized suitcase that serves as luggage, a riding toy, and transportation for kids on the go.  You can also use it inside for storage, so it is a multi-purpose toy that parents will like as well.

Chapters Canada offers free shipping for orders of $25 or more, so each Trunki you purchase will also get free shipping.

(Expires: 13th May 2013)

To celebrate Mother’s Day, Kricketsworld Canada is offering 40% off everything, along with free shipping (excluding Krickets Essentials).

• Click right here, right now, to start shopping @ Kricketsworld.com

Krickets World has an awesome selection of children’s clothing with sizes ranging from newborn all the way up to size 12.

I think these girls Sunset Ballad Clam Leggings (12-24 months) are perfect for spring. Regularly priced at $16, get them now for just $9.60.

Now, what about the top? This Sunset Ballad 2 Piece Tunic Set has the same colour of fushia as the leggings, and would look so cute together as an outfit. This set comes with a matching headband, and is now on sale for only $15, instead of $25.

Over in the boy’s category for size 12-24 months, I found a super deal on this Short Sleeve Rash Guard. We all know how important it is to protect their sensitive skin from the sun, and this particular item has UPF 40+.  Regularly $24, pick one up today for just $7.20.

While you’re browsing, make sure to check out the Sale Section. There are so many cute items that are discounted by more than 40%, and the prices start at just $2. Make sure to check out each individual size range, as they each have their own sale section.

As I mentioned earlier, shipping is free on all orders!

(Expiry: 13th May 2013)