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Spread Easter Cheer! You’ve Been Egged Printable

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January 31, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: January 31, 2023
modified datt: January 31,2023

Ready to spread joy this spring season? Just like You’ve Been Booed and You’ve Been Elfed, why not something fun for the spring holiday? Leave this “You’ve Been Egged!” Easter gift idea on someone’s yard this weekend! Read on for the full details so you can start a fun Easter tradition surprise Easter Egg hunt with your family and friends!

I have good news. With this Easter tradition, Egging does not refer to the act of throwing eggs at houses, cars, or people. This is the act of paying it forward with a random act of kindness… no malicious and foolish egging someone on here! Let’s learn more about what does you’ve been egged mean?

What is You Have Been Egged?

youve been egged easter tradition

Have you ever been boo-ed? If so you will recognize the idea of this Easter activity. You’ve Been Egged is a fun spring tradition to spread the Easter spirit. It’s the act of surprising unsuspecting neighbors and friends with a small Easter egg hunt and fun surprises.

Similar to ding-dong-ditch only by leaving behind a fun treat for others to enjoy. With this cute idea, friends, family, and neighbors leave unsuspected gifts on someone’s doorstep or yard. They ring the doorbell and allow the recipient to discover the Easter surprise. Then, the lucky receiver is expected to pay it forward in a similar fashion to another person in the neighborhood (or group of friends.)

Wondering how you’ve been egged works? Let me explain the supplies and instructions so you too can do this fun Easter activity this spring.

What’s Needed for You’ve Been Egged Gift

You’ve been egged is a fun easter tradition for family and friends.  Ready to begin the fun Easter activity? Grab these you’ve been egged supplies.

Supplies

A few supplies are needed for this fun Easter surprise.

  • Regular Printer Paper (or cardstock – we like this one.)
  • We’ve Been Egg / You’ve Been Egged Easter Sign printables (see below)
  • 12 Plastic Easter Eggs
  • Small trinkets or candy for fillers

That is all that is needed. However, you can make a larger Easter gift by adding an Easter basket.

Gift Basket Ideas

For this activity, no Easter basket is needed. You simply need the right number of eggs (12) and the printable set. However, if you want to include a special treat, a gift basket can hold a fun surprise and the “you’ve been egged” door sign. Just lay it on the front porch and ring the doorbell and run.

Ideas for the Easter eggs or an Easter basket gift might include…

  • Peeps
  • Chocolate Eggs
  • Easter Candy
  • Temporary Tattoos
  • Small Trinkets
  • Stickers
  • Bracelets
  • Hot chocolate bombs
  • Craft Supplies
  • Nail polish
  • Bath items
  • Play-doh
  • Bubbles
  • Slime
  • Sidewalk chalk

The Dollar Tree is a great place to pick up Easter Egg fillers and small goodies.

Now for the you’ve been egged directions.

How Do You Egg Your Friends?

It’s incredibly easy to egg your friends. Once you have your supplies make sure you print extra copies of the “you’ve been egged, we’ve been egged” printable set. This will help your friends pass along the fun.

To play, put your dozen treat-filled Easter eggs together with fun treats, small trinkets, and/or prizes. Grab your copies (and tape if you want to hang the You’ve Been Egged sign on your friend’s door. Alternatively, you can make this you’ve been egged yard sign by taping the paper to a yardstick or ruler.

You've Been Egged Easter Egg Activity for Spring

When you arrive at your neighbor or friend’s house, the goal is to arrive when they are home. Incognito is the key! Quietly create your Easter egg hunt with 12 hidden eggs on your friend’s lawn or front yard. Once that is done, lay down your small easter basket (if there is one) on your neighbor’s doorstep. Then quickly creep up to the house and ring the doorbell or knock very hard. Then run back to your house or car and go. You don’t want them o see you and know who egged their home.

So they can pass along the fun, the directions for egging and passing along the game are included in the Easter printable sign. They will know how to play based on your actions as well as we’ve been egged printable instructions.

First, the printable set reads…

12 Eggs have been hidden in your yard, filled with sweets and treats from us to you! Enjoy the hunt!

Instructions

 

The instructions write.

Keep the fun going!

    1. Place the “we’ve been egged” sign in your window or on your door.
    2. Fill plastic eggs with a variety of small sweets and treats. Surprise a family member, friend, or neighbor who hasn’t
      been egged yet.

Remember to make an extra copy of these instructions & “We’ve been egged” sign for the next participant.

This is fun for the Eater season. If RAKs (random acts of kindness) are your jam, continue the fun in your neighborhood in November and December too. Take a look at the You’ve Been Elfed Christmas and You’ve Been Boo-ed Halloween Printable Set.

Now let the fun begin! Don’t put all your eggs in one basket with your Easter traditions and Easter Egg Hunt ideas. Try something new with an easy you’ve been egged printable. Your kids will love this spring activity.

Let’s spread Easter cheer!

You’ve Been Egged Printable

Give the gift of an egg hunt every year with this easy printable Easter tradition. Using the You’ve Been Egged Printable Set is like creating a secret egg hunt and surprising the receiver. Teach your kids the act of giving this spring season.

This Easter Activity Printable is an 8.5-inch by 11-inch digital file is non-editable. Download, print, cut, and use as you would like for personal use.

What you get with purchase:

  • You’ve Been Egged Sign
  • You’ve Been Egged Instructions
  • We’ve Been Egged Sign

Get your set today and head to your friends yard and neighbors’ houses for Easter fun

Download the You’ve Been Egged Printable Set

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How to Print at Staples

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More Easter Traditions

Easter is a very special holiday. First, it is set apart from the fall and winter holidays. Second, it is less commercialized. Because of this, you can really use this spring holiday to stand out. By choosing the right Easter traditions for your family, you can enjoy both Easter Games and Easter Activities that really share the message of the season. The life and death of Jesus Christ.

Fun traditions for an Easter celebration might include…

  • Sunrise service
  • Easter Parade
  • Easter Egg Roll
  • Baking hot cross buns
  • Eating ham for Easter dinner
  • Displaying an Easter lilies arrangement
  • Basket from the Easter bunny
  • Crafting a cross from palm Sunday palms
  • Wearing a dress and Easter bonnet

In addition, take a look at these fun Easter traditions for families. From Easter Scavenger Hunts to Easter Minute To Win it Games, to Bible Verses and Lent traditions… there is something for everyone! Why not try a few new family traditions this year? We bet the whole family loves trying something new.

First, let’s start with an Easter Treasure Hunt. Perhaps allow your kids to spread the love of egging the yard of a neighbor or friend and then in return reward them with their own Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt at home. Pin to Pinterest.

I personally love One Minute Games. They are fast-paced which makes them perfect for ice breakers, Sunday School, Youth Group, or even Easter parties. These Easter Minute to Win it Games include eggs, peeps, and plenty of Easter-themed supplies. Download, print, and play. Pin to Pinterest too!

Easter Games Minute to Win it

Want to keep the Christian meaning of the Easter season? Take a look at these 40 Easter Bible Verses. Use for the 40 days of Advent, Holy Week, or read on Good Friday or Easter Sunday. These are easy-to-read Easter Scripture verses appropriate for kids. Christians can discuss the empty tomb and pair this idea with Christian Easter crafts like our resurrection rolls and Easter gardens. Pin to Pinterest.

Easter Bible Verses Printable

So here is a fun idea. When you egg a neighbor’s yard, why not add these Resturreciton Eggs Bible Verses too? This Resurrection Eggs printable has Bible verses about Christ’s resurrection. These Easter scripture cards tell the Easter story in a fun way. Pair with one dozen plastic Easter eggs for a cute Christian Easter craft. You can grab both the 40 Kid’s Bible Verses Let and Ressurection Eggs Bible Verses printable in one set.  Pin to Pinterest.

What goes in resurrection eggs?

So what is a list of Easter Traditions if Easter Egg dyeing isn’t included? Try something new this year with Easter Egg Dyeing Ideas – Think outside the carton with these creative and cute spring egg dyeing techniques and tutorials. Some include paint, some include marker, some include rice – say what!? Pin to Pinterest.

Let’s toss some crafts into the mix! Want to put those plastic eggs to use for more than an Easter egg hunt this year? We’ve found lots of totally cute Plastic Easter Egg Crafts to make your home or classroom look fun and festive for Easter! Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your Easter traditions and printable you’ve been egged ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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20 Fun Family Card Games with a Standard Deck

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February 2, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: January 30, 2023
modified datt: February 02,2023

There are a variety of popular card games that can be played with a 52-card deck. Enjoy this set of 20 popular card games for families. The printable family card game set includes not only game directions but also has a printable 52-deck of cards. Get ready for a fun and easy kid-friendly family game night!

fun playing card games to play with a standard deck

Family games are loved by many. They create quality time and long-lasting memories. In fact, in the United States, 4.2% of families own between 51-75 games! That is a lot of money and a lot of waste for items that sit untouched on a shelf. Instead of buying tons of family board games, grab a $0.97 pack of playing cards for priceless fun and take a look at all the endless possibilities.

So you want to play card games with the family…

Kid-friendly playing card games are great family activities. What makes them great is they require only one supply… a 52-deck of cards from Ace to King (and perhaps a few enthusiastic players!) A Bicycle cards deck is easy to find in stores or online and takes up very little space. In addition, there is an endless list of card games with a standard deck. A standard deck of cards can create easy games that are fun for all.

Games not only fabricate family bonding, but they also build essential life skills. Games increase hand-eye coordination, provide opportunities for wins and losses, resolve conflicts and showcase teamwork.  Games can cultivate decision-making skills, gift the ability to multi-task and create logic and problem-solving. All of which are life-long skills.

First, get to to know the lingo…

Playing Card Game Terms

list of vocabulary words for playing card games

before you begin, it’s important to know a few key playing card terms. Understanding card game language will help you understand the concept of a card game and game instructions. You might even use a few of these card-playing phrases as a gameplay tactic of intimidation (wink!)

Take a look at this glossary of card game words.

  • Ace: The card with an A. It can be the highest-value card or the lowest-value card depending on the game.
  • Ante: Payment of Poker chips, candy, or coins.
  • Around the Corner: Runs that are built on either side of the A. For example Q, K, A, 2, 3 of hearts.
  • Bid: The number of playing card tricks one expects to win.
  • Dealer: The person who passes out the cards to each player.
  • Discard Pile: A pile of discards or cards that are unable to be played. Also called the waste.
  • Draw: To take a card from the stock (stack).
  • Draw Pile: A pile of cards, face down, which are left over after setting up the rest of the game and will be used in the rest of the game. Also called a stock pile.
  • Face Cards: A playing card that is a king, queen, or jack of a suit.
  • Face-down: A card is laid so the face value and suit are hidden. The back of the card is showing.
  • Face-up: A card is laid so the face value and suit are shown.
  • Fan: To spread out a hand or pack of cards or to spread out a row of cards.
  • Foundations: Piles on which a whole suit or sequence must be built up.
  • Hand: Cards held by a player.
  • Knock: When a player chooses to end the game or play.
  • Lay-Off: To add your own playing cards to another player’s combination or meld.
  • Meld: A scoring combination of cards; a run or set of matching cards usually in groups of 3 or 4 For example three-of-a-kind or four-of-a-kind or 2, 3, 4, 5 of spades.
  • Pip Value: Also known as face value or marked value of a card. For example, 9 of clubs is worth 9 points.
  • Pot: The winnings (Poker chips, candy, cards, coins.)
  • Run: A combination of three or more playing cards with consecutive rank values. Also called a sequence.
  • Shuffle: A motion to re-arrange the cards.
  • Stack: A pile of cards less than the whole pack.
  • Stock Pile: A pile of cards, face down, which are left over after setting up the rest of the game and will be used in the rest of the game.
  • Tableau: A lay-out of face-up cards sometimes on top of face-down cards. These piles are built in descending order, alternating colors, with an overlapping of the cards.
  • Trick: A set of cards played by a player during their hand.
  • Undercut: When a player knocks (to win the game) but the opponent comes in with a better hand and wins the game.
  • Unload: to get rid of dangerous cards in your hand.
  • Waste: A pile of discards or cards that a player is unable to play. Also called the discard pile.
  • Wild Card: A card that may be designated by the owner to represent any other card. This is often a joker though other cards may be used.
  • Work Pile: Similar to a tableau, a layout of face-up cards sometimes on top of face-down cards. These piles are built in descending order, alternating colors, with an overlapping of the cards.

If this vocabulary list of card terms is intimidating, it’s okay. We include a description of each word in the card game instructions.

What are some fun cards games for families?

standard deck card games for families to play

Now that we realize the benefits of playing card games, let’s take a look at some of the best family card games to play. Many of these card games for families are 2-person card games though most can be played with more. The only single-person card game is Solitaire and if you like solitaire, try Nerts as the concept is very similar only you are playing with opponents.

These deck of card games are great for kids, teens, youth, and even adults (did we include everyone? No the dog can’t play!) We list 20 fun card games families can play. Each includes the number of players and a brief description of the game. The printable playing cards games set will include the full game instructions as well as how to score multiple rounds of each game.

Let the games begin – good luck!

War

how to play war card game

War is likely the most popular card game. In the well-known game of War, two or more people battle to win the entire deck of cards.

Number of Players: 2 or more.

How to Play: The goal of war is to win all 52 playing cards. In the play, each player turns up a card at the same time and the player with the higher card takes both cards and puts them, face down, on the bottom of his stack. The game continues until one player has all the cards.

Go Fish

how to play go fish playing card game

The popular card game for children, Go Fish can also be played with a 52-standard deck. Players work to get 4 cards of a kind.

Number of Players: 2 or more.

How to Play: Players ask their opponents for a specific card’s number or face value. If the player gets the cards they asked for, either from the top card of the deck or from another player, then the player gets another turn. After the first player, the next player goes and the game continues. If the player gets four of the same cards, then can put their cards face up in front of them. The goal is to win the most cards.

Old Maid

how to play old maid playing card game

The fun children’s game of Old Maid can be played with a standard deck. Enjoy this classic game by removing one queen from your card deck before passing out the cards.

Number of Players: 2 or more.

How to Play: Similar to Go Fish, the player will pass cards amount, other players. If a player makes a match of two cards, they may lay the match down. The first player to get rid of all their cards, wins. The player with the old maid (remaining unmatched queen) is the loser.

Solitaire

how to play solitaire one person playing card game

Solitaire is the most popular online card game. It can be played most anywhere and only needs one player to play. The classic card game of Solitare has a lot of action with thirteen stacks or places cards can lay. The goal of the game is to move all the cards to four piles in order with the same suit.

Number of Players: One.

How to Play: The objective of Solitaire is to release and play into position certain cards to build up each foundation, in sequence and in a suit, from the ace through the king. Cards are laid out in a unique format including stock, waste, foundations, and a tableau. The goal is to move all the cards to four foundations without getting stuck with no more moves available to play.

Nerts

how to play nerts playing card game

Nerts is also called the Peanuts card game. One is the loneliest number you’ll ever do… If you like the game of Solitaire but have an interest in playing with more than one player, the game of Nerts is for you. Instead of having an individual foundations pile, the pile of Aces is shared by all players and anyone can play on the foundations. In this game of group Solitaire, each player has a deck of cards.

Number of Players: 2 to four.

How to Play:  This is a fast-paced multiplayer card game involving multiple decks of playing cards. It is often described as a competitive form of Solitaire. Players race to get rid of all their cards in their Nerts pile by stacking cards into foundations or work piles. The player who moves the most cards to the foundation’s pile typically has the highest score though being left with a nerts pile at the end of play will cause players to lose points.

Kings Corner

how to play kings corner playing card game

Two or more players will work toward getting the king cards into a corner and then play cards in ascending order K-Q-J-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-A (ace low).

Number of Players: 2 to four.

How to Play: To begin, deal seven cards to each player. Place the remaining cards in the middle of the table as a stockpile and then turn the four top cards over, placing one on each of the four sides of the deck — to the north, south, east, and west. Players will each take turns moving cards around on the board, drawing cards, and unloading cards in their hand. The first person to get rid of all their cards wins.

Crazy Eights

how to play crazy eights card game

The game Crazy 8s gets its unique name because it’s a game where 8s are the wild card. Each player wants to rid their hands of cards.

Number of Players: 2 or more.

How to Play: Each player is dealt five cards at a time. Players take turns to play down a card in a shared discard pile.  The card laid down must match the value of the card under it or the same suit. If they cannot lay down a card, that player must draw a card until they can play. Eights are wild. The first player to rid of all their cards wins. The remaining players total the cards that remain in their hand.

Guts

how to play guts playing card game

Don’t be intimidated by this occasion game. Guts is a actually very fun, family-friendly card game. Don’t let the name fool you. It’s nothing nasty. No vomiting is included.  This easy poker game does include poker chips (or use candy – why not?) and a declaration of being “in” or “out” based on the hand you were dealt. What makes it easier than a 5-card poker casino-style game? In this two-card game, only two cards are dealt before bets are made.

Number of Players: 2 or more.

How to Play: The dealer deals each player two cards. After seeing their two cards, players say “in” or “out” and toss in their ante (candy or poker chips) to the pot. The players show their hands. The best two-card hand wins. If no one has a pair, card combinations are compared. A higher pair trumps a lower pair. A high card and additional single care are then compared side by side first paying attention to the highest card amount opponents and then the additional card amount opponents.

Spoons

how to play spoons playing card game

In this action-packed game, players pass around cards to make four of a kind. Be the last to spell S-P-O-O-N and win the game. Speaking of guts, this game has the potential to make your spill your guts when crazy concoctions are made on a spoon for the looser (this part is optional)

Number of Players: 3 or more.

How to Play: in this quick-thinking game, players pass around cards to their left. Each player lays one card face down to the player beside them. That player picks up, keeps, or passes the card again. The first player that gets four of a kind grabs a spoon. The last player to get a spoon gets a letter. Spell SPOON and you are out of the game.

Hearts

how to play hearts playing card game

Many are familiar with the online card game of Hearts. The goal is to avoid getting hearts or the queen of spades. In this trick-taking game, if you get a hand with the Queen of spades, you get 13 points added to your total. Get a heart and get one point. The exception is when you get all the hearts and the queen of spades gives all your opponents all the points. The lowest points wins.

Number of Players: 3 or more. Four is best.

How to Play: Deal all players with an equal number of cards. Each player takes three cards and passes the card to their neighbor (to their left, right, or across.) The player with the 2 of clubs starts the game. The remaining players play a club, as well. The person who takes that hand last down the next card, any card is possible. All players must play the same suit. If you cannot play a suit you can play a card like a queen of spades or a heart card. In this trick-taking card game, be the player to get the least amount of points when totaled to win the game.

Spades

how to play spades playing card game

Similar to hearts only the goal is to win tricks and end up with the most card and points.

Number of Players: 3 or more. Four is best.

How to Play: Once the cards are equally passed out, each player bids on how many books they can win in the game. Bid more than you actually win and lose points. Players take turns playing cards to win a round. The highest card of a played suit wins however if a player uses a spade, it trumps the hands. Points are calculated at the end of all the rounds and the first player to get to 500 points after consecutive games, wins.

Trash

how to play trash playing card game

The trash game of cards is also card garbage. Start with ten cards in the first round and make it all the way to the last one of trying to get only one card played.

Number of Players: Two or more.

How to Play: Each player gets 10 cards placed face down. Each player gets a turn using their stock deck and discard pile. Players begin to rotate cards in and out of their ten face-down cards to get cards A  (low) to 10 in a face-up position. Jacks are wild, and Kings and Queens are useless. The first player to get to ten cards in a row on their layout, wins.  Play again with a layout of 9, 8, 7… all the way down to one card left to win.

Palace

how to play palace playing card game

This game can get very complicated and you will want instructions in front of you but once you get the hang of it, it’s a face-moving game.

Number of Players: 2 or more.

How to Play: In this fun card game, work to get rid of all your cards by discarding and stacking cards in order A-K-Q-J-10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3. A two will reset the discard pile at any point. With a ten, the discard pile is removed. Players are dealt 3 cards face down, then three cards face up on top of them. Each player is then are then dealt 3 cards. There is a stock pile and a discard pile. Each player gets a new card during their turn and discards a card keeping the card in their hand at 3 cards. To win the game, get rid of all your cards.

Snap

how to play snap playing card game

In this zero strategy game, it’s a game of luck until you come to the word “snap!” pay attention to matches on the game board, and when you see two cards that match, kyell snap first to collect the pair.

Number of Players: 2 or more.

How to Play: Plays keep their cards in a face-down pile in front of them. On your turn, each player flips over their top card to a face-up pile in front of them. If any two cards (from different players) form a pair, someone shouts snap. The first player to do this, gets the cards. Have a tie? Add these cards to the snap pile. That pile will be part of the snap game. Win all the cards and win the game.

Ninety-Nine

how to play ninety nine playing card game

There is a bit of strategy in this fun math card game. It is a fun card game for the classroom as the players need to continuously add the center pot and not the shared pile to get over the number 99. Happy adding.

Number of Players: 3 or 4 players.

How to Play: In this fun game, don’t let the stack of cards get higher than 99. Keep track of the total value of the center pile. However, there are special cards. A can be 1 or 11, 4s can reverse the pile, 9 is zero and kings quickly add the deck to 99.  If you cannot make a play without the value going over 99, the game is over. You lose the hand. The game restarts with the dealer shuffling the deck and passing out more cards.

6 Card Golf

how to play 6 card golf playing card game

The card game six-card golf is also known as Polish Poker and has many variations. We will share the basic rules for this family-friendly casino-type game.

Number of Players: 2 to four.

How to Play: The dealer passes out six cards to each player face down in a 2 by 3 pile. There is a stock pile and a discard pile.  The first player flips over two cards. They may draw a card from the deck or discard pile and replace that card they took with a face down or face up card (they cannot look at the face down card.) Once the first player has all their card face up, the game ends, and points are calculated. Columns matter for calculating the total score.  The lowest score at the end of nine rounds wins.

500 Rummy

how to play 500 rummy playing card game

This fun game is also called Rummy 500 or 500 Rum. In this fun group game of rummy, players try to earn runs or 3 or 4-of a kind. Players can lay down their cards and other players can play off their meld.

Number of Players: 2 or more.

How to Play: The dealer gives each player seven cards. There is a stock pile and a discard pile. Be the first player to play all your cards into melds. A set of 3 or 4 cards in the same rank or a run in the same suit. Players can also play on each other’s melds, creating a game of paying attention.

Gin Rummy

how to play gin rummy playing card game

In this two-player card game, you want to score the most points by collecting runs and sets.

Number of Players: Two.

How to Play: For this two-person card game, the dealer gives each player ten cards. Players can look at their own cards. There is a stock pile and a discard pile. Each player begins their turn by getting a stock card or a card from the discard pile. They then lay down another card in the discard pile keeping ten cards in their hands. The play continues until one player goes gin. This happens when one player has all ten cards in a run or set. The points are calculated. The first player that gets to 100 points after multiple rounds wins the entire game.

Egyptian Rat Screw

How to Play egyptian rat screw

This fun game is a fast-action paced game of cards. Pay attention to the cards that are being laid down because all players have a chance to win the game not only the player playing the hand.

Number of Players: 2 or more.

How to Play: The dealer deals all players with an equal number of cards. Extra cards are placed in a discard pile. Without looking at their cards, each player flips over a card to the discard pile one at a time. If a face card is flipped, the next player has one to four chances to flip another face card. If they fail to do this, the player who flipped the face card gets the pile. If they do this, they get the pile. A fun twist to this game is the slap. Lay down two cards in a row of the same value and any player can slap the pile and win the deck. There are a few variations of the slap allowing this card game to become one of strategy. The first player to get all the cards, wins.

Thirty-One

how to play thirty one playing card game

The card game 31 is also known as Scat. It’s great for young kids learning to add and a fun game of strategy.

Number of Players: 2 or more.

How to Play: In this fun game, the goal is to get three cards to thirty-one points or close. Only cards with the same suit (for example all clubs) are calculated. Pip cards are with their point value. Jacks, Queen, and Kings are worth 10 points and Aces are worth 11 points. When a player is sure they have the best hand, they knock on the table to call the game. Each player gets one last turn to draw and get the best hand. The player that has the least points (furthest from 31 loses a life.) Lose 4 lives and you are out of the game.

The number of players and how to play each game was a brief explanation. On our printable family card games, each game is on one 8.5 x 11 page with a full description of the goal, card game rules, glossary terms, and scoring. As a bonus, get a printable 52 deck of cards too or make your own game cards.

Can this anyone play these card games?

Yes! Anyone can play these kid-friendly card games. In fact, I was aware of all of these playing card games and never played with my parents growing up. While this game is fun for the whole family, I played many of these games with friends. My love for every one of these fun standard deck card games was grown from summer camp. These 52-deck card games can be enjoyed by any group including teens, adults, kids, youth, and students.

I plan to print and laminate this card game printable set so my child can bring it to play her cabin with friends at sleepaway camp.

Do you want the 20 Family Card Games Printable?

29 fun family card games printable game set

Ready to play. We’ve put together all these popular card games to play with families into one easy-to-access printable. Pair younger children with older children (or adults) and once everyone gets a hang of the fun, let each child play on their own. Print all 20 games plus their instructions, supply list, and scoring directions. This 30+ page printable playing card games PDF will be a resource you can use time and time again. Take a look at what’s included.

Ho to Play Playing Cards Games Download

how to play standard card games for families

Included in the set are instructions for 20 popular card games. The list includes supplies, the object of the game, how to play, and directions for scoring card games so there is always a winner. They include card games for groups or single-player card games. They can be played by most age groups and are kid-friendly. No casino adult card games are included that cannot be played by kids. Use the how to play card games cover page for an easily accessible card game binder.

Playing Cards Games Template

add your own favorite family card games printable template

Want to add your own card games? Use this card game template and add your favorite card games. You can print this printable game template as many times as you want and increase your portfolio creating the largest-ever list of playing card games.

Score Card Template

printable playing card score sheet template

In order win most of these popular card games, it requires many rounds and keeping track of the score. Download this printable score sheet template for keeping track of scores. List the players and calculate the points each round. This gives everyone a visual of how well they are doing in the game. This is a generic game card template so feel free to make your own card game grid in the layout you need to keep track of players’ card scores. All it requires is a pen and paper for supplies.

Printable Deck of Cards PDF

printable playing cards 52 card deck

Purchasing a bicycle deck of cards is not expensive however it does require a run to the store. Want access to cards immediately? This set includes a printable playing cards deck PDF.  Download, print, cut, and play! You could even use these adorable miniature playing cards for Elf too!

Playing Card Blank Template

make your own diy playing cards template printable

In addition to playing games, how about a little art? Use this playing cards blank template to make your own 52 standard card deck. Kids can add their own designs and include hearts, spades, diamonds, and clubs!

Glossary of Playing Card Terms

printable playing card vocabulary terms and words

Of course, some of these card game terms are easy to forget. Use this index of playing card vocabulary words as a resource when you play the game.

Each of these card game products is an instant download. That means, upon purchase, download and quickly print from your home computer. You have the option to laminate and extend the life of the product or re-print as needed as this is your product to keep forever.

Get all the printable card game directions and templates! Over 30 printable pages of fun!

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More Fun Family Games to Play

It’s time to put together a game binder. In addition to these printable games, there are plenty of other family games to play that you can quickly download and play. From party games to games with cards, let the fun begin.

To begin, are you tired of the same old games? Want to shake things up? Toss the uno game aside. Put the best family board games on the shelf and enjoy this family game night checklist with a printable family bucket list. This checklist of games will force you to try plenty of new things. The game directions are included so you have all you need at your fingertips (plus a few game supplies.)

If you love Family Feud, try these 5-Second Game Cards. Similar to the concept of Charades only you have 5 seconds for a 3-word response in this quick-thinking game.

what is a five second game and how to play

Also, enjoy these fast-paced games. Minute to Win it Family Games are great family-friendly game ideas. 60-second game challenges can be used at a birthday party, a holiday celebration, in the classroom, or just because.

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What are your favorite family card games to play?

Our Pinterest community and I would love to hear about your unique and popular card games. Share your fun ideas for family and friends.  Leave a comment here or with this Cute Pin on Pinterest with the best card games in your family.



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How to Play 5 Second Games

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Take a game night to the next level with this fun 5-second game printable. Each fast-paced party game printable set comes with 156 five-second question cards. This equates to good fun and continuous game time for family and friends!

fun five second rule game ideas printable pdf questions

Do you love to play games with family and friends? If this is the case, then you’re going to love the challenge of 5 Second Games. This mental exercise game isn’t invented by me. However, I  do have several versions to complete the entertainment for your themed party.

What is a 5-second game?

what is a five second game and how to play

The 5 Second Game is a fast-paced and fun word association game. It requires quick thinking and fast talking. In this fun and fast-paced game, you have 5 seconds to come up with three one-word answers. Often, a five-second game is commonly mistaken as a Name 3 game. This is because you have five seconds to quickly name three things.

5 Second Games takes speed and sharp thinking to get points. They’re great for parties, family get-togethers, or just a fun way to spend some extra time with activities between transitions.

What are the 5-second rules?

The 5-second game is a good time. It’s memorable and fun for all. The instructions for this fast-paced game are simple. You have five seconds to name three things in this fun word association game. Sounds easy, right?  Well, while the questions are simple, you need to be careful. This quick guessing game leads to a tongue-tie and easy answers turn into silly answers and lots of laughter.

Generally, the rules of a 5-second game are simple. Take a look at these two options for 5-second game directions.

Objective:

Be the team or individual to score the most points by giving three answers in five seconds.

Option 1:

Sit players in a circle. The youngest player is first in the “Hot Seat,” and the play will move to the right. The player to the left of the Hot Seat player draws a game card and reads it aloud. All cards begin with “Name 3” followed by random categories. For example, the Card may read, “Name 3 ice cream flavors”. As soon as the card is read, the first player answers 3 flavors of ice cream in 5 seconds or under. If you say 3 correct answers before the timer, you get one point. To keep track of points, keep the card in front of you. If the player in the hot seat is only able to name one or two answers before 5 seconds are up, they get no points, and the play moves to the right. For the next attempt, the second player gets 5 seconds to try to answer the same question. The tricky part is that the new player in the Hot Seat cannot use any answers that were previously used for that card. Play continues to the next player and around the circle until someone can name 3 in 5 seconds and wins a point. The person to the right of the original player then becomes the new player in the Hot Seat and gets to start with a different card. The player to their left draws a Card and reads it aloud. And so the play continues.

Option 2:

Play the same as option 1 but allow the game to continue. For example, each person after the first hot seat player must name 3 ice cream flavors without repeating any flavors listed before. This can continue for a while.

The end of the game arrives when you run out of cards (or the end of the party – there are a lot of questions here!) Winners will have the most points. You can have individual winners or team winners. Just make sure you have a prize!

Tip: Consider splitting into smaller groups for a large group of people. Since ridiculous answers can be debated, consider having a game host and team captains for each group. The host (as well as the input from team captains) can help decide what is an acceptable answer and quickly omit funny answers.

What are good 5-second game questions?

five second rule questions printable cards

Five-second games require you to name three things within, you guessed it, five seconds. This requires quick thinking and fast-talking as you react quickly to incoming questions.

  • Name three countries in Europe
  • Name three famous actors
  • Name three colors of the rainbow
  • Name three items you would find in a kitchen
  • Name three members of the Avengers
  • Name three animals that live in the sea
  • Name three body organs
  • Name three Florida cities
  • Name three English words ending in “ly”
  • Name three sports teams from different countries
  • Name three famous Michaels
  • Name three breeds of dogs

The difficulty of the 5-second rule questions can vary based on the game set you choose – junior (or young kids) all the way to adults. In addition, for five-second game questions that have many answers, the question can be passed on to player after player in a game circle.

What do I need for a 5 second game?

The supplies needed for a five-second game are few. you need 5-second game questions like the ones mentioned above and a timer. It’s important that your timer displays seconds and not only minutes. Most smartphones will have a timer you can use to count down from five. if this is not available on your cellphone then pick up a countdown timer with seconds.


Instead of everyone yelling stop, consider using a sound effect when the time stops. This can be accomplished with a timer that makes noise or a game buzzer.

A laminator is an optional supply for your five-second games. If you laminate the set using laminating sheets, you can keep it for a long time. After multiple uses, your cards will still look brand new. After my husband and kids, my laminator is my best friend. A must-have in most homes!


Printable 5 Second Game PDF

holiday 5 second games printable cards

Now that you know this group game is one you want to play, you need to choose the best printable 5-second game for your crew.  On my blog, I have several different types of 5-second games available!

It’s so fun to have a version of the timed game for almost any holiday or occasion out there. They are great icebreakers for holiday parties, office parties, or even seasonal classroom parties. In each 5-second rule printable game set is 156 cards. Best of all, we supply you with a huge list of 5-second rule questions but the digital 5-second game PDF is editable. In each editable 5-second rule game, use a free version of Adobe PDF Reader, and edit and add your own ideas.

More will be added over time. Take a look at the themed 5-second PDF games available!

5 Second Game for Valentine’s Day

5 second name 3 valentine games printable

Take this printable and download it for Valentine’s Day, you can have a V-day version of the 5 Second Game in no time. In the Valentine Game Set, there are 156 game cards. There is even one page for adults only making this a fun couples game or Galentine’s day game! Create the best “love” day of the year. The game is great for parties, gatherings, or just for fun between friends!

5 Second Game for Kids

printable 5 second games for kids

Hey, kids like game time too and this Junior 5 Second Game for kids is actually a favorite amongst children. The game comes with 156 cards, which is awesome! If you’re looking for a game to keep the kids busy after school or for a family game night, then this printable game is for you! Adults can join in on the fun as this is a very family-oriented game.

Easter 5 Second Game

5 second easter games printable

Easter is quickly approaching and this 5-second game is perfect for the celebration. This Spring 5-Second Game Set set also comes with 156 cards, which means never-ending fun. The set is filled with spring-themed words or Bible trivia.  If you’ve ever wanted to play the 5-second game for Easter, give this printable a shot!

Christmas 5 Second Game

printable 5 second games to play at christmas

Just like all of the other 5-second game printables, this Christmas printable also comes with 156 themed Christmas playing cards. It’s another unceasing game of quick thinking and fast talking! If you like to gather the family together and have fun along the way, then go ahead and download this Christmas 5-Second Game version. Add these games to your holiday games list.

5 Second Game for Adults

printable 5 second games for adults to play

Let’s be honest, while the kids are playing their version, you can have adults play the 5-second game! Host an evening dinner or holiday party and try out the Adult 5 Second Challenge with these 156 card options! Add an extra step to this game by including adult beverages. This can easily be turned into a drinking game. Can’t guess 3 in five seconds, take a shot. Just drink responsibly.

More fast-placed party game printables are coming soon!

  • Halloween 5-Second Games

  • Thanksgiving – Second Games

  • New Year’s 5-Second Games

  • School 5-Second Games

5 Second Game Printable PDF

where to get five second game pdf printables

Before you host your next party, take a look at all of our five-second game printables. Each fast-paced party game set includes 156 cards with a 5-second game card template you can edit with your own ideas.

That means personalizing this game set to you, your party guests, your location, and more. With the editable 5-second rule game printables can even throw in some fun ideas bout the party guests or things they have in common (i.e. Name 3 words that define Johnny or Name 3 of the best teachers at Leon High School!)

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More Group Games

Games are a low-cost way to bring entertainment to gatherings. They are great for office parties, holiday parties, classroom parties, and birthday parties. If you are looking for low-cost entertainment that this budget-friendly, take a look at this huge list of party game ideas.

First, if you love a good challenge, consider a few of the themed Minute to Win it Game printables. These include holiday Minute to Win it Games or traditional one-minute games. If you love a party with action and activity, we promise you will love these fast-paced 60-second challenge games. They are quite popular.

fun minute to win it games printable for groups games

Our huge list of Themed Minute to Win it Games includes

  • Outdoor Minute to Win it Games
  • Football Minute to Win it Games
  • New Year’s Eve Minute to Win it Games
  • Valentine’s Day Minute to Win it Games
  • Easter Minute to Win it Games
  • Graduation Minute to Win it Games
  • Water Minute to Win it Games
  • Back to School Minute to Win it Games
  • Halloween Minute to Win it Games
  • Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games
  • Christmas Minute to Win it Games

You can see them all in the Minute to Win it printable games shop.

Are you looking for insanely Fun Group Games? Here is a huge list of the best team-building activities. These include 100s of entertaining larger group games for adults, youth, sports teams, and kids alike. Pin to Pinterest.

best group activities and fun team building games

The fun doesn’t stop there. If your party has a holiday theme, then look at all the games you can find on a holiday calendar. Party Holiday Games from Christmas to Valentine’s day, New Year’s, and more. Pin to Pinterest.

the best holiday party games for adults, kids, office and youth

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your 5-second rule questions.

What are your favorite games to play with friends and family? Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Are you ready to take the 5-second challenge? Try not to get tongue-tied and enjoy the good game for everyone!



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St. Patrick’s Day Tradition Printable Activity

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It’s the You’ve Been Booed of March. Pass on a bit of Irish luck to friends with this printable St. Patrick’s Day Tradition. Pass a sweet treat or pot of chocolate gold coins with a You’ve Been Shamrocked printable activity for St. Patty’s Day!

printable saint patrick's day tradition printable

Saint Patrick’s Day is an Irish holiday that has taken over America. Celebrated annually on March 17th, it is a celebration symbolized by the color green, Shamrocks, Leprechauns, cabbage peer, and gold coins.

Let’s take a look at a few traditions for St. Patty’s day. In addition, using our printable St. Patrick’s Day worksheet, see how you can celebrate the gift of St. Patrick with friends and family.

St. Patrick’s Day Facts

St Patricks Day facts with fun st Patricks day tradition

Let’s not get confused. With our printable St. Patrick’s Day tradition printable, I am not here to spill a bunch of St. Patty’s facts.

I don’t plan to tell you…

  • St. Patrick is the Patron Saint of Ireland. March 17 is a religious holiday in Ireland.
  • Saint Patrick was not Irish! He was from Great Britain.
  • On the Irish flag, green stands for Catholics, orange for protestants, and white for wish and harmony.
  • The folklore of St. Patrick banishing snakes from Ireland is false. There are no fossil records of snakes to support these legends.
  • The Chicago River has been dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day since 1962. The green river makes the city come alive every year through Irish Americans (and the  non-Irish too – wink!)
  • The Shamrock was considered a sacred plant that symbolized the arrival of spring. Four-leaf clovers are considered lucky.
  • The first, St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 17, 1601, in St. Augustine, Florida.
  • Ireland is known as the “Green Isle” or the “Emerald Isle.”

No, I am not here to tell you any of those fun St. Patrick’s Day facts. In fact, on this fun St. Patty’s Day printable, you won’t find any of those historical St. Patrick’s Day facts. Instead, you will get a really fun activity for the kids to do on March 17th.

What are some St. Patrick’s Day Traditions?

what are st patricks day traditions plus printable st patricks day activity

Before we get started on this super fun activity, let’s talk about a few traditions for St. Patrick’s Day. These traditions are typically held by many Americans who don’t even know the history and facts of the Irish holiday. However, there are many fun ways to embrace the traditions of Irish Culture in America.

Wear Green

You must wear green or get pinched! Who truly understands this wearing of the green pinch tradition, just wear the color.

Eat Irish Food

If you really want to celebrate St. Patty’s Day, you must eat an Irish meal. In North America, this typically consists of corned beef and cabbage. You can also try Irish soda bread, beer soup, food dyed green, or one of these many St. Patrick’s Day food ideas.

St. Patricks Day Parade

In some cities, you might find a St. Patrick’s Day Parade. If this doesn’t happen on the 17th of March, look for festivities the weekend ahead or after the exact date. Popular cities to watch a parade and celebrate the Irish people’s holiday are Boston, Chicago, New York City, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Savannah.

Drink Beer

I don’t know why but did you really need a reason for a pint of Guinness to be a fun St. Patrick’s Day tradition? Beer sales worldwide increase by 174%, making it the busiest time of the year for several bars and pubs in the United States and Ireland.  Some pubs will even dye green beer. Celebrate in a bar or at home and incorporate a few pints with a beer flight tasting sheet plus a few fun Beer Games.

Catch a Leprechaun

The kids can participate by making their own leprechaun trap. Of course, ad an adult, we know he can never be trapped but left behind can be a few gold chocolate coins at the of a St. Patrick’s Day Treasure hunt.

Now on to the fun. Let’s make a new St. Patrick’s Day Tradition with family and friends. Get ready to spread shamrocks just like a little leprahucn.

Are you still with me after all those boring facts?

You’ve Been Shamrocked St. Patrick’s Day Activity

printable st patricks day activity

You’ve heard of You’ve Been Boo-ed for the month of October. In December, you might have found “You’ve Been Elfed.” left behind by a tiny red guy.  If you love this neighborhood tradition for friends and family, then you will appreciate this cute You’ve been Shamrocked St. Patrick’s Day tradition.

Supplies

The supplies will vary based on what surprise you leave on your neighbor’s, friend’s, or family’s front porch. These fun ideas can include…

  • A gift basketed
  • St. Patrick’s Day accessories
  • Chocolate Coins
  • Beer
  • Cookies
  • Green Food
  • Printable You’ve Been Shamrocked Set

The Dollar Store is a great resource for grabbing small items at a low-cost. Put together your cute St. Patty’s Day gift idea and then follow these St. Patrick’s Day Tradition rules.

Rules

Put together your small gift basket idea.

Approach the recipient’s house. Place the gift basket on their front step or in front of the door.

Ding, dong, ditch (that means ring the bell and run) – you don’t want them to see you when they open the door.

They will receive the gift and can pass along the fun of doing the same thing to a neighbor, friend, or family.

The Shamrock Tradition directions will be passed on to the next person with printable. YOu can print extras so they can pass along the fun too.

It writes…

Now it’s your turn to spread some cheer with a little “gold!” Place the “We’ve Been Shamrocked” sign on your front door. Put together some treats and surprises in a basket, and include a copy of this note. Secretly “Shamrock” your neighbor or friend, who hasn’t been “Shamrocked” yet.

You’ve Been Boo-ed, You’ve Been Elf-ed, You’ve Been Arrowed, You’ve Been Gobbled,You’ve Been Egged… and now You’ve Been Shamrocked St. Patrick’s Day Gift Printable. It’s time to play the leprechaun and have a little St. Patty’s Day fun with these instant download items!

Pass along the fun today!

St. Patrick’s Day Printable

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Are you feeling lucky? Are you ready to spread a bit of fun and a few Shenanigans? Get ready to drop off a sweet treat to a  friend or neighbor when you print this Saint Patrick’s Day Activity printable.

You’ve Been Shamrocked!

The set includes…

  • You’ve Been Shamrocked Sign
  • You’ve Been Shamrocked Gift Tags & Labels
  • You’ve Been Shamrocked Door Hanger Note

Download St. Patricks Day You’ve Been Shamrocked Printable Set

Free St. Patty’s Day Printables

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More Fun St. Patrick’s Day Ideas

The fun Irish traditions don’t have to end there. Enjoy this march holiday with a few more fun ideas for kids and adults (who act like kids.)

First, have fun trapping a leprechaun. Or even without a trap, you can still enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt with 20 rhyming clue cards. If this is paired with the visit of a small gree fellow, leave behind the first clue for your child to find. Pin to Pinterest.

Also, enjoy these 60-second challenges. These Minute to Win it St. Patrick’s Day Games can be used in the classroom, at youth group, for a St. Patrick’s Day party idea, or with adults at a drinking party. They are so fun and fit the theme! Pin to Pinterest.

fun minute to win it St. Patricks' Day games

Lastly, make something green. This can be part of a St. Patrick’s Day Irish feast or you can make something cute (like a rainbow cupcake) for the kids. Take a look at all these fun St. Patrick’s Day Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your fun Saint Patrick’s Day ideas. Did you pass along this fun St. Patrick’s Day neighborhood activity?  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest and let us know how it went!

Search for a clover, play a bit of Irish music, do a little Irish dance, and most of all – Good luck with your St. Patrick’s day celebrations. Make sure to shamrock a friend!



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Spread the Love Valentine Game Printable – Print, Gift, Play!

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This Spread the Love Valentine game printable makes it so much fun to spread love and joy this Valentine’s Day. If you need a little inspiration, download the You’ve Been Arrowed printable neighbor Valentine’s gift or start a new Valentine’s tradition with teachers, family, and friends!

You've been arrowed fun valentine game printable

Valentine’s Day is so quickly approaching and this year, it’s time to do something different and special! This year, we’re going to do the Spread the Love valentine game printable. This new gifting game is a simple printable that you can download, print, and give to someone with a special little treat.

The theme of this heart game is “you’ve been arrowed.” Play cupid and wish everyone a happy valentine’s day with a February surprise. This fun Valentine’s day can easily be put together and will spread like wildfire in a neighborhood, school, or amount friends.

It’s so fun to show love and appreciation to teachers, friends, family, and neighbors on Valentine’s Day.

How to Play Valentine’s Day Spread the Love Game

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Valentine’s Day isn’t just for two people to show love to each other. Instead, this is a great day to show anyone how much you love them. Once you print out this Valentine’s printable, you’ll see how well put together it is! It’s simple, and you can easily hand them out! Once someone you love gets them, they are going to simply have their day made!

What’s included?

This Spread the Love valentine game printable includes several sheets! Here is what you’ll get once you download this printable:

  • “You’ve Been Arrowed” notes: The notes can be printed out and hung on the door of the person you’re trying to show a little extra love to!
  • Extra signs: There are a few extra tags and signs in this printable set so that you can add them to the treats!
  • The treats aren’t included, but you can go to the Dollar Tree and pick up your favorite heart-themed gifts to give!
  • This isn’t meant to be an expensive activity, just something short and sweet! Just make sure you have fun and enjoy every part of this activity! You can get as creative as you’d like.

Who should you “arrow?”

The really cool thing about this Valentine’s game printable is that you can pass cupid’s arrow to anyone! This printable works really well for teachers, neighbors, friends, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandmas, and grandpas! The options are endless when it comes to who you want to “arrow” and show a little extra love to!

What are good Valentine gift basket ideas?

When you spread the love you want to have something you drop off. YOu can create a tiny little surprise by making a great Valentine’s Day gift basket. This can include a sweet treat, little toys, goodies, and more.

Gift ideas to include in a love challenge gift basket might include…

  • Hershey Kisses
  • Stickers
  • Chocolates
  • Valentine’s Day Treats
  • Cookies
  • Candles
  • Bouquet of Flowers
  • Hot Chocolate
  • DIY Gifts
  • Coupons
  • Candy Hearts

Or put together an adult version of this Valentine’s gift idea with beer, wine, and/or wine glasses. Mothers and fathers will thank you everywhere for this February’s surprise!

Spread the Love Challenge

If you’re trying hard to make someone smile or you want to turn one of those fun “you’ve booed” in October, “you’ve been gobbled” in November,  or “you’ve been elfed” in December into something for Valentine’s Day, then this is it.

February has its own version of fun with the you’ve been an arrowed challenge. Pass on Cupid’s arrow with a whole lot of Valentine’s day fun!

Here are some ideas for passing on the arrow challenge in February:

  • Have your class arrow another class! Everyone can bring in their favorite treats and then choose a day to “You’ve Been Arrowed” the other class!
  • Teachers can do this to other teachers and school staff for staff appreciation! Why not do this to your principal or the secretary of the school? Everyone LOVES to be thought of during this fun holiday and it makes a fun staff activity for February.
  • Spread the love in the neighborhood. This is especially lovely for elderly neighbors or those that might not have loved ones around on holiday about love.
  • Try this with co-workers and spread the love around the office. It’s a festive morale boost for colleagues during a slower holiday season.
  • For a little Valentine’s day fun, drop off a gift basket and you’ve been arrowed sign to unsuspecting friends with small little gifts, candy, or cookies.
  • Do this for your spouse, sweetheart, or significant other. This is the perfect time to speak their love language with thoughtful gifts or Valentine’s day coupon booklet.  Use conversation hearts for fun messages.

After you have printed out the game, you can actually leave extra copies of the printable note and labels for the person to arrow someone else! This is fun because it helps spread even more joy to those during this season of love and compassion!

Valentine Gift Game Printable

Spread the Love Valentine Game Printable You've Been arrowed you've been hugged you've been booed

You’ve Been Boo-ed, You’ve Been Elf-ed, You’ve Been Egged… and now You’ve Been Arrowed Valentine’s Day Gift Printable. It’s time to play cupid and have a little Valentine’s Day fun with these instant download items!

Spread the love with this fun Valentine’s Day tradition and activity for kids and adults. It is a great way to spread cheer and pay it forward this season.

What you get with purchase:

  • You’ve Been Arrowed Sign
  • You’ve Been Arrowed Gift Tags & Labels
  • You’ve Been Arrowed Door Hanger Note

These fun valentine’s day games are a non-editable digital download. Purchase, download, and print at home. For this 8.5-inch by 11-inch digital file, print, cut, and/or craft as you like.

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Free Valentine’s Day Printables

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More Valentine Activities

There are plenty of ways to have fun with family and friends over the month of February. Take a look at these creative and fun Valentine’s Activities for kids, adults, youth, couples, and more.

Want a few fun activities for friends, family, and the kids? Grab these printable Valentine’s Day games in one downloadable bundle! This Valentine’s Day Game Set is perfect for at-home parties, Galentine’s Day, family game night, youth groups, virtual celebrations, Valentine’s Day classroom parties, and more!

fun Valentine printable games set

Toss out your traditional games like Valentine’s Bingo, word search, matching game, and tic-tac-toe. This season, try something new with this fun idea bundle and set.

Included in this cute Valentine’s day game bundle are…

  • 16 Valentine-Themed Minute to Win it Games
  • 20 Valentine Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards
  • 11 Valentine Party Games
  • 112 Valentine Taboo Cards

These fun Valentine games come with instructions and a supply list.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your printable Valentine’s Day Game ideas.  If you do choose to do this activity, let me know how it went. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Happy Valentine’s Day!



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Fun Birthday Countdown Ideas & Cute Numerical Gift Tags

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January 10, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: January 10, 2023
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A birthday countdown is exciting. It creates anticipation and excitement. Take a look at these ideas for a birthday countdown that includes a buildup of excitement plus adorable birthday countdown gift tags. 

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Do you know one thing we all have in common? Everyone has a birthday. Some are celebrated more than others (can I get an Amen mamas?) Others are celebrated with sweet touches and thoughtful gifts.

Countdown Ideas for a Birthday

Birthday countdowns are exciting because they are visual representations of the timeline to the big day. They are especially good for younger kids but they can be exciting for teenagers and even adults. Count down the days until the actual date of the birthday or countdown the number of gifts – perfect for a milestone b-day.

numbered gift tags for a birthday countdown

In anticipation of an upcoming birthday for an extra special birthday boy or girl, try these Birthday Countdown ideas.

Numbered Birthday Cards

numbered birthday cards for a birthday countdown idea

Hit the Dollar store and grab a dozen or so birthday cards. Number them in order and write a special message on each card. The birthday girl or boy can open one birthday card each day until their birthday celebration. Instead of you writing all a dozen messages, have special family members, aquantiences, and friends write messages too. This can include coaches, teachers, friends, and family. Instead of receiving all their birthday cards in one day, they receive them slowly allowing the recipient to savor each message.

Gift Cards For Each Year

one gift cards for each year of life for a birthday countdown idea

Grab gift cards as a build-up to the special occasion. This is especially fun for a milestone birthday. For example, for a ten-year-old birthday present idea, have ten gift cards. Ten days before your child’s birthday, give them a new gift card each day. These gift cards can be small and large all the way from $5 to $20. They don’t have to be the same amount. Or for younger kids, give them a gift card the value of their age. So for a sweet 16 birthday, gift sixteen $16 gift cards. You can have duplicates to places like Amazon or Starbucks if you want the values to add up.

Birthday Advent Calendar

happy birthday advent calendar for a birthday countdown idea

Recycle your advent calendar from Christmas or make your own 12 days of birthday DIY Advent calendar. Turn this holiday-themed decor into a cute and creative birthday countdown calendar. Fill small boxes or bags with a little gift like sweet treats and surprises in anticipation of the arrival of your child’s birthday. You can use these free Advent countdown stickers and make your own DIY countdown calendar for a birthday.

Electronic Countdown Clock

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Start a fun countdown clock. This can be done with a birthday countdown internet clock or you can get an interchangeable countdown clock timer that has a face you can change for all your important calendar dates including vacation, retirement, Christmas, and birthday! Your birthday kiddo will love watching the numbers change.

Birthday Countdown Chain

paper chain for a birthday countdown idea

If you were a child of the 80s, you know paper chains. Grab construction paper and cut strips of paper to make your own DIY Countdown Paper Chain. This is a great visual for younger kids and they will love tearing apart the newest chain paper each morning when they wake up each day of their birthday week. On the slips of paper, you can even use markers to write sweet birthday wishes or birthday tokens/coupons for future activities. If making your own chain is not your thing, grab a low-cost birthday countdown chain on Amazon. Just add numbers to each ring so you can watch the days go by and the numbers get smaller.

Birthday Countdown Punch Out Calendar

punch out calendar supplies for a birthday countdown idea

This idea is super fun and is a play on a punchout advent calendar (as seen in our Christmas Care Packages.) These fun punchout calendars are sold during the Christmas season but you can easily make your own. Glue plastic SOLO cups to a board – anywhere from 10 to 20 cups is the perfect amount. Fill your plastic cups with small trinkets, candy, and/or toys. Cover the opening of your cups with tissue paper. Using rubber bands will easily cover your openings. Number your cups from 1 to whatever. In a gift punch, the person opening the gifts, “punches” the cup in to see what gift they are getting! This is a really fun option for someone who wants to make a birthday even more special.

Birthday Bucket List

birthday bucket list for a birthday countdown idea

Why have a birth day when you can have a birth month? Celebrate the entire week or the entire month of your child’s birthday with a birthday bucket list. Use the ideas we supply or fill in your own family bucket list ideas with activities that are fitting to your special birthday guest of honor.

Numbered Balloon Pop

birthday balloons countdown for a birthday countdown idea

Hang ten balloons on a string. This can look like balloon garland or you can fill the balloons with helium and have them reach the ceiling. Before you fill the balloons with air, roll a $1, $5, $10, or even $20 bill inside the balloons. You can even add confetti. Each day before the big day, pop a balloon and collected the money! It’s like an individual pinata filled with cash. Watch that wallet fill up with money!

Birthday Box

birthday box for a birthday countdown idea

A birthday box is super fun. This can come in the form of a shipped birthday care package or you can grab the largest, most oversized box you can find – can you imagine a refrigerator box? WOAH! Fill the entire box with your son/daughter/spouse/significant other’s presents. Number these gifts and allow your special someone to open a new present each day.

Numerical Birthday Presents

Printable Birthday Countdown Gift Ideas
Lastly, how about birthday countdown gifts? Similar to a DIY Birthday Countdown Box only using gift bags (or boxes.) Allow your child to open gifts with our cute Birthday Countdown Gift Tags.

Read below to see how you can make your very own birthday countdown gift with numerical gift tags!

Birthday Countdown Gift Ideas

We’ve figured out ways to create a birthday countdown, now what about the birthday countdown gifts? If you are looking for a gift idea or two, try some of these craftsy ways to make your friend’s birthday countdown extra special. Customize your numerical gift tags for your friends or family’s birthday celebrations.

  • Add a photo or a small memento to each tag for an extra special touch.
  • Make sure the tags reflect their hobbies, interests, and personality.
  • Personalize the tag with a handwritten note of love, birthday wishes, and appreciation!
  • Create custom labels for each day leading up to their birthday.
  • Include creative prompts like “Back in [year], we did…” or “We had so much fun at [place] together!” to stir up sweet memories and conversations.
  • Use different materials like wood, fabric, or paper for a unique look and feel.
  • Fill each bag or gift with a birthday coupon with activity ideas including a movie night, baking cookies, a manicure, and more.
  • Embellish each tag with glittery letters, rhinestones, or other crafts supplies or decorations!

The big question is HOW will you use them to make an upcoming birthday even more special?

Try some of these cute ideas with these cute printable birthday countdown gift tags.

Birthday Countdown Gift Tag Printables

printable birthday countdown ideas

Birthday countdown gift tags are a fun way to add excitement and anticipation to a friend or loved one’s birthday celebration. Gift tags are typically small cards or labels that are attached to each gift given during the days leading up to the recipient’s special day. The tags generally have the current day number printed on them, e.g “Day 3 of 10” with creative prompts and decorations you can add yourself!

How to Use Birthday Countdown Tags

Including the number of birthday countdown ideas we shared above, there are a few ways you can use these numbered birthday gift tags.

Gift Countdown

One of the most popular ways to use these birthday countdown gift tags is by using them on the actual gifts that lead up to the big day. You can tape them or glue them to the gifts as a countdown. Feel free to add ribbon or bows to the gift to make it look even more special! This is cute for a big and important number like a sweet 16 or 21st birthday! Wrap 21 gifts and give a gift each day from day 21 until the actual date.

Actual Day of Birthday Countdown

When the birthday you’re celebrating gets here, you can use the birthday countdown gift tags as a gift counter. With this route, you open one gift at a name in numeric order. This is fun for someone who likes to open a lot of gifts and have everything just a tad more extravagant. It’s super fun to add a little pizzazz to gifts and this is an extra way to do it!

Birthday Scavenger Hunt

Feel free to get even more creative and use these birthday countdown gift tags for a birthday treasure hunt. As your seeker goes on their birthday-themed scavenger hunt, you can have numbered presents along the way.

Birthday Countdown Wishes

Use the back of the birthday card tags and write sweet birthday countdown says for your son/daughter. These can be sweet birthday messages from mom or dad but they can also be sweet birthday sayings from siblings, friends, and extended family.

Creating new birthday traditions is fun and I hope these gift tags can help! These birthday countdown gift tags include numbers 1 all the way to 40. Laminate them and use them year after year as cute birthday gift tags for each family member.

numbered birthday countdown labels for gifts

However, you use them, With these tips using the birthday countdown gift tags will be easier than ever. I bet you can find a way for it to make your birthday person feel extra special for their day! Share with us your ideas in the comments.

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Free Birthday Printables

Not ready to buy? That’s okay. Test out some of our freebies before you purchase including free birthday printables found in our Download the free printable library.  This includes our complimentary birthday party planner.

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More Fun Birthday Ideas

Birthdays don’t have to be expensive. If you are looking for a few low-cost birthday ideas that make the recipient feel extra special, take a look at these fun birthday ideas.

We are family…. If celebrating with your family is a thing, look at these family birthday ideas and fun birthday traditions. You will not only need but want to make an annual tradition for each special person in your home! Pin to Pinterest.

Fun fact! Did you know that people who have more birthdays live longer? It’s a true story. Use that birthday quote next time you need an excuse for a half-party. Celebrate the half-birthday too with these half-birthday party ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

When you grab these fun birthday tags, incorporate this fun birthday printables bundle too. Printable birthday party games for kids, a birthday interview, and a family bucket list for your birthday!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share how you used your printable birthday tags into fun countdown ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Happy birthday!



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Elf on the Shelf Zipline with Balloons

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December 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: December 24, 2022
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Create a quick and easy zipline of Christmas balloons with this Elf on the Shelf zipline idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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I don’t know what to call this. Balloon zipline? Sounds good…. Elf on the Shelf Balloon Zipline.

Elf on the Shelf Balloon Zipline

elf on the shelf zipline of balloons

This balloon zipline is quick. You will need to blow up balloons or you can use a handheld balloon pump.

Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • String
  • About 10 Balloons (blow up.)
  • Scissors
  • Chairs


Instructions

Find a few chairs in your home. Cut a string about seven feet apart (later the string will hang about three to four feet apart.)

On the string, tie a balloon every 8 to 12 inches. Once you have about five balloons on the string, put it aside.

Repeat the process.

Tie your balloon strings to two chairs. Have one string of balloons high and one low.

Hang your elf on the balloon zipline (you might want to tie him on the the strings too – safety first!)

Viola. You are done.

You might recognize these balloons from our Elf on the Shelf Balloon Garland tutorial. Also see these Elf on the Shelf Balloon Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Balloon Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Zipline Ideas

Do you know an educator that loves a North Pole visitor? Teachers, take a look at these Classroom Elf on the Shelf ideas including a zipline using headphones.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for School | Elf Headphone Zipline

Candy canes make excellent ziplines. Grab a string and hang your Scout Elf from the Candy Cane. See an example if these Candy Cane Elf on the Shelf ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Ideas

Elf Printables

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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Funny Elf on the Shelf Toilet Bow

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Out of elf ideas? How about a little potty humor? Turn a toilet bowl into toilet bows with this funny Elf on the Shelf Toilet Bow idea. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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It’s the end of the elf season…. are you clocking out? Me too. It’s so hard to keep the ideas going so here is an easy one to pass the days.

See more Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas – you’re welcome.

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Bows

Get it? Elf on the Shelf toilet bows instead of toilet bowls. Man we need potty humor this late in the season. Hang in there. It’s almost done.

Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Sticky Christmas bows
  • Toilet


Instructions

Look… i am going to give you instructions but I don’t think you need them.

Get sticky Christmas bows.

Peel the back of the bow off.

Stick to the toilet.

As an option, add tape to better secure the bows.

Done.

See more Elf on the Shelf Toilet Ideas, Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper ideas and Elf on the Shelf Bathroom ideas.

Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you don’t have a printer, use Staples Online printing.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Elf on the Shelf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
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