A big box or several cardboard pieces taped together can serve as the base of an epic marble run. Little ones will get a thrill out of rolling the marbles and older kids can construct the game as an engineering challenge. We love that Sarah, author of the Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls blog, put cups at the bottom for catching the marbles.
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon is a freelance writer and the thrifty mom of three children. When not writing, she can be found hiking in the woods near her home with her rescue dog Luna or cooking up something tasty in the kitchen. She is the author of “Save Money on Groceries Without Losing Your Mind: 15 Strategies Anyone Can Use.”