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Cheeseburger Soup Recipe – Simple and Easy Dinner with a Twist

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August 30, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe

This easy cheeseburger soup is creamy with ground beef, vegetables & shredded cheddar cheese. As a bonus, this delicious soup can be made in under 30 minutes and freezes well, which makes it the perfect weeknight meal. Enjoy this simple and easy dinner recipe with a twist! Take burgers off the grill and into the pot!

A delicious way to fill you up and warm you from the outside in on a chilly day this Cheeseburger Soup definitely hits the spot. Cheesy and hearty with a generous serving of meat and tender vegetables for a soup that makes for a great meal-just add crackers or a crusty bread to complete your meal.

If you have bacon left over from breakfast (ya I never do either) you can chop a few pieces and put it over the top for a tasty bacon cheeseburger soup recipe. You can also freeze and reheat this soup for a quick lunch or dinner, let soup cool completely and put it in a freezer safe bowl with a lid.

Cheeseburger Soup Recipe Variation Options

As with any soup, there are a number of ways that you can change up the ingredients to suit your taste. For example, you could:

Use a different kind of cheese
Use diced tomatoes instead of ketchup
Add in some chopped onion or green pepper
Top with crumbled bacon or chopped chives or a dollop of sour cream

The sky’s the limit when it comes to soup, so feel free to get creative with your our flavor and likes!

Tips for Making Easy Cheeseburger Soup

Here are a few tips to help you make the best cheeseburger soup possible:

Start with cooked ground beef. This will save you time since you won’t have to cook the beef before adding it to the soup.
If you want a thinner soup, add more broth. For a thicker soup, add less broth.
Taste the soup as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed. This is the best way to ensure that your soup tastes just the way you want it.
Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

FAQ for Cheeseburger Soup

Can I make this soup ahead of time?

Yes, this soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when you’re ready to eat. Just store leftovers or your prepared meal in an airtight container in the fridge and it should stay fresh for 3-4 days. You can also freeze this soup.

I don’t have parmesan cheese, can I use something else?

If you don’t have parmesan cheese on hand, you can try using whatever cheese you do have! Cheeseburger soup is a very versatile meal, which means you can use whatever is in your fridge including, swiss, pepper jack, cream cheese or Velveeta cheese for a very creamy cheesy soup!

Can I freeze this soup?

Yes, this soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Make ahead and freeze for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Just store it in a freezer-safe container and thaw it in the fridge when you’re ready to eat.

How can I thicken or thin my Cheeseburger soup?

You can play with the consistency of your soup. Add a cornstarch slurry or flour to thicken your soup. Add additional broth to thin your creamy soup.

Can I substitute proteins?

Play with your protein. You can substitute ground beef with shredded chicken, ground chicken, ground turkey or ground Italian sausage.

Can this be made in the slow cooker?

Yes, this would make a perfect crock-pot cheeseburger soup. Prep your meat and onions before adding all the ingredients. Add your potatoes the last hour of cooking. Make this slow cooker soup on a low setting.

How can I reduce the sodium in soup?

To reduce your sodium in this soup recipe, add only one teaspoon salt. In addition, after you cook the meat, drain the grease. You can also substitute the ground met with a lower sodium ground turkey. Lastly, cook with a low-sodium chicken or beef broth as the base.

How can I use leftover burgers?

Use leftover burgers or cheeseburgers with this soup. On the night you have hamburgers, add a few extra to the grill in preparation for this quick and easy weeknight dinner cheeseburger soup recipe.

How to Make Easy Cheeseburger Soup for the Family

This Quick & Easy Cheeseburger Soup recipe is so comforting on a cold winter day. Even if your household doesn’t like cheeseburgers they’ll probably enjoy it. It’s one of my family’s favorite meals.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup shredded carrots, shredded
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cups chicken broth (or chicken stock)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups milk
3 cups potatoes, cubed (russet potatoes are great!)
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoons garlic salt
¼ cup flour
5 tablespoons butter

Directions:

For a quick prep time, use precut celery, carrots, onions, and potatoes. Alternatively, you can spend about 10 minutes chopping up your ingredients.

Place 2 teaspoons of butter in a large pot (or large Dutch oven) and melt over medium heat, stir in onions and sauté until they start to become translucent.

Stir in carrots, celery, and ground beef and turn up to medium-high heat cooking until beef is no longer pink.

Add chicken stock, parsley, basil, garlic salt, and potatoes, simmer for 10 minutes.

In a separate small pan, melt the remaining 3 Tbsp. butter, and whisk in flour, stirring constantly until a light golden color, whisk in milk until smooth.

Slowly add milk mixture into soup and simmer for a cook time of 5 minutes.

Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese to pot, stirring until completely melted.

Serve and enjoy!

If you’re looking for a hearty, comforting soup that is sure to please, look no further than this Creamy Cheeseburger Soup recipe! Packed with all of your favorite burger flavors, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

More Hearty Dinner Ideas

If you are looking for more hearty recipes that are perfect for a family, we have a huge selection of family dinner ideas. These recipes are a perfect selection because they include one pot options, filling dinner ideas, and are quick and easy (a must!)

First, let’s start with additional hearty soup ideas. These 31+ soup recipes are perfect for winter and fall. Think you could take the 31-day challenge with these delicious soup recipes? This list includes a blog favorite – Copycat Panera Broccoli and Cheddar Creamy Soup and Rustic Beef Stew with Vegetables. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t let the busy weeknight get you down. These Family-friendly Sheet Pan Suppers are easy dinner recipes for individuals on the go! Plus the clean up is super easy! Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for comfort recipes for the fall that the entire family will love? Never ask what’s for dinner and fall in love (full pun!) with this list of family friendly soup, entrees, and dessert Fall Dinner Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Running out of dinner ideas? Take a look at these Meal Planning Ideas for Families. Over sixty dinner ideas so you can easily go two months (or longer) never repeating the same entrée. Personalize and add your own family recipes to the Meal Planning Template for a quick and easy reference. Pin to Pinterest.

Follow all Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living as well as FCLAsh on Pinterest. If you loved this hearty soup recipe, make sure to share on Pinterest and let us know what your family thinks!

This tasty dinner post was originally published Feb 4, 2014. (That means, please forgive the original images!)

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Free Halloween Party Printables

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August 23, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Add some fun and delight to the October season with these spooky-themed Halloween printables that will bring a cohesive look to your Halloween party décor. This free Halloween digital download set includes party signs, a Halloween banner, cupcake toppers and a fun treat bag.

Halloween is a time when people can be creative and have fun with their costumes. It’s also a time when people can get free printables to help them with their party. I’m going to help you figure out how to throw a Halloween party AND how to use Halloween free printables to put on the most epic party ever!

October is the first month of all our favorite holidays. Of course, as the days cool it’s a great time to start planning all the celebrations.

How to Throw a Halloween Party

Halloween is a great time to get together with friends and family for some spooky fun! Here are some tips on how to throw a fantastic Halloween party that everyone will enjoy.

Pick Out Halloween Party Ideas

If you’re not sure where to start, try looking online for some general Halloween party ideas. You can also look for ideas specifically related to your party theme. For example, if you want to throw a spooky Halloween party, you might search for ideas on how to decorate your home or make spooky Halloween foods. You can always check out these Halloween Party Ideas. Don’t forget to send out Halloween party invitations so everyone has the 411.

Put Together Halloween Party Game and Activities

No Halloween party is complete without some fun games and activities! Again, you can look online for ideas, or come up with your own. Some popular Halloween party games include bobbing for apples, making a mummy out of toilet paper, and playing pin the tail on the black cat.

Need more party game ideas that are a twist on your traditional activities? Check out these Halloween Party Games. These Halloween party games just make sense when sticking to a fun Halloween theme.

Plan Your Halloween Party Spread

Food is an important part of any party, and Halloween is no exception! When planning your Halloween party foods, be sure to include a mix of both sweet and savory dishes. Sweet treats like candy apples and pumpkin pie are always popular, while savory options like “eyeball” pasta or deviled eggs are sure to please. Don’t forget the drinks! A Halloween punch or “bloody” martini is always a hit.

Halloween Free Printables

Once you get the Halloween party figured out, you may want to add in something extra special like these Halloween free printables. Here are some of the activities included in this printable.

Party Décor

Want Halloween party decor? This Halloween Free Printables pack is perfect! You can print out the printable pack and hang the party decorations that say Happy Halloween and other fun little messages. To get in the Halloween spirit, add a touch of spider webs and plastic spiders for a low-cost DIY Halloween Mantle Idea.

Fun Halloween Signs

These fun Halloween signs are perfect for a party! You can use them as part of the spirited home decor or set them out as activity stations. The signs say “Broom Parking” and “I Put a Spell on You.” Plus, a few different ones that are a nice accent to your beverage station.!

Dessert Toppers

If you’re going to have Halloween themed desserts, these toppers are a must! The toppers include spiders, ghosts, and pumpkins. Print, attach them to a tooth pick and add to your sweet treats like Halloween themed cupcakes.

Treat Bag

Lastly fill this treat bag with tasty treats. Candy corn, rock candy, chocolate covered pretzels and more would be a great addition to your welcome table when guests arrive. Print this fun trick or treat printable bag and cut out the treat bag template. Fold and glue (or tape) into a fun treat bags party favor for your entire party bunch or even trick or treaters.

Get the Free Halloween Digital Downloads

If you’re looking for some fun Halloween party ideas, free printables to help with your party, or just some spooky decorations, we’ve got you covered. These Halloween party themes, games, and food ideas will rock your spoooooky world!

Our Halloween free printables pack includes everything from party decor to dessert toppers and more. So, download them today and get started on throwing the best Halloween party ever!

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What are other Halloween printables I can use for a party?

In the Frugal Coupon Living store and free printable library, we have plenty of cute Halloween party printables. Take a look at these other ideas and Halloween digital downloads you can use for a party.

Halloween Party Décor

If you are looking for more free Halloween décor printables, take a look at these adorable prints. Simply download, print and hang on your wall. The Halloween portrait set includes a shadow silhouette of a monster, witch, Frankenstein, and a vampire.

Halloween Game Printables

You can plan a party without the play. One fun way to put the activities back into your kids Halloween party is with these fun Halloween game ideas. Party guests will enjoy these 19 Halloween party printable games that include instructions and a supply list including common items like pumpkins, donuts, marshmallows, cups and more.

If you love a face pace, keep the Halloween party activities rolling with these 60 second challenges. Download and print these absolutely Hilarious Minute to Win it Halloween Games. Perfect for a Halloween party but clean enough for youth group event at church. Supplies and directions included. Gather common party items like glow sticks, spiders, toilet paper, small pumpkins, candy and more.

Want to have a fun, yet quick, activity for a Halloween party? Print this Halloween Scavenger Hunt that can be used within your home. 20 cute rhyming Halloween riddles and treasure hunt clues for the kids to solve. Have a fun treat at the end or Halloween party favors.

Drink Label Printables

These are so easy and adorable. Print these fun Halloween drink labels to wrap around 2-L soda. Not only do you have an easy Halloween party drink solution, all you have to do is print and wrap to have a Halloween-themed party drink! Easy-peasy.

Party Favor Gift Tag Printables

Lastly, with your Halloween party bags, attach these cute No Tricks Just Treats Party Gift Tags. Choose your sweet treat and attach the cute labels. Instead of bag labels, you can also create a Halloween craft and pair these with a ribbon a mason jar as a fun gift for teachers, neighbors and friends.

More Fun Halloween Ideas

Ready to celebrate? Gather a bit of inspiration. Enjoy the Halloween season with these fun Halloween party ideas. Adorable low-cost Halloween Themed Party Ideas, Halloween games, Halloween decorations and more. Pin to Pinterest for later.

Want a description of great Halloween activities and games. These 19 Halloween games provide visual images and descriptions to help you with your low-cost party activities and Halloween party planning. Pin to Pinterest for later.

Let’s eat. You can’t have a great Halloween gathering without the best party food. These Halloween Party Food ideas are so fun and clever. They fit the October theme and are so tasty to eat. Pin to Pinterest for later.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your Free Halloween Printables & Ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Fun Things to Do at a Spa Party for Kids & Teens

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August 23, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Are you throwing a spa birthday party for someone special? Download this printable Spa Party Planning Guide, which includes spa-tacular activities, spa games, and a spa party supplies list to stay organized. It’s time to SPARTY!

Create an unforgettable experience with a spa party day. A relaxing day of fun is such a unique idea for a girls or teen birthday party. While an on the go rotating spa is fun. Or going to a popular spa near me would be epic, it’s possible to make it DIY. Keeps things low key, and on a budget still allowing your guests to walk away feeling pampered and relaxed.

Spa Party for Girls

When it comes to planning a great party filled with fabulous spa ideas for kids, you can get so much inspiration from all of the great spa parties you’ve seen at day spas. But why not start a new tradition and create your own fun and affordable kids spa birthday party?

There’s no need to spend a fortune at a day spa to enjoy some relaxation and pampering. You can easily create your own soothing spa party at home! Here are some great ideas for a spa party for games and activities to make your kids spa birthday party a hit for girls of all ages.

Hosting a spa themed party is a great way to celebrate any special occasion, whether it’s a birthday, sleepover or just another school break.

Want an idea of fun things to do at a spa party? Keep reading for some helpful tips on how to make your very own spa party for kids.

Make your own facial masks! All you need is some simple ingredients like oatmeal, honey, and yogurt. Let your guests mix up their own concoctions and then relax while they wait for the facials and masks to work their magic.
Give everyone a manicure or pedicure. If you don’t want to do this yourself, consider hiring a local nail tech to come to the party and allow everyone to pick out their nail polish.
Have a fashion show! Everyone can strut their stuff in their new spa robes and slippers.
Set up a relaxation station with calming music, scented candles, and soft pillows.
Play some fun spa-themed games like guessing the scent of essential oils or blindfolded makeovers.
Bring in a masseuse with massage chairs and massage tables. Lack the budget for hiring too many people? Create a couples massage day, only with the girls. Have him/her teach you techniques at the beginning of the party then pair up and give your partner a massage. Don’t forget to switch!

Over all, spa events are relaxing so there is not to add to much excitement. Often the sounds, scents and atmosphere will be all that you need to stage the celebration.

Who is this spa party for?

There are a host of girls who would enjoy this special celebration.

Kids: A spa party is perfect for kids. It transitions them to becoming a young lady. Host at home or at a nail salon.

Teens: Coming up with a teen birthday party idea can sometimes be a challenge. They grow out of the princess and mermaid theme quickly. Instead give them a day of relaxing fun.

Mom to Be: Hosting a baby shower. If you are combining ages, these ideas are prefect for allowing everyone to feel pampered especially the pregnant guest of honor.

Bride to Be: Here comes the bride. Hosting a hen night or bachelorette party weekend? Kick up your feet and add in a soothing spa day.

Who are you celebrating?

Kids Spa Party Ideas

When putting together your spa party ideas for kids, it’s possible to keep it low cost but still really fun! Spa party games and activities are a great way to enjoy some relaxation and pampering without spending a fortune. Kids, tweens, and teenagers will love having some fun while enjoying spa day themed games and activities.

There are many reasons to have a girls spa day. Spa party ideas are perfect for a girls birthday party, end of the year celebration, back to school event, before exams and more… there are a million reasons we need to relax.

We put together some fun spa party ideas. Here’s a sneak peek at what kind of fun activities are included in the downloadable Spa Games PDF.

Blind Makeover – Get crazy with a blindfold game that is race to see who can give their partner the best makeover.

Rainbow Manicure – This is a fun twist on the classic manicure but with fun colors that will make anyone smile!

DIY Bath Salts – Make your own spa-like bath with this fun activity that can be used as party favors too! With a few different essential oils and Epsom Salt, guests can make their own bath salts in a snap!

Flip Flop Design – Create your own unique pair of flip flops that can be taken home as a party favor.

Cotton Ball Crawl – This is a hilarious game that is perfect to play during any kids party! Guests race to pick up the cotton balls without using their hands and drop it in their bowl. The player with the most after 4 minutes, wins! Just like a quick minute to win it game, only with extended time.

These are just five of the twelve spa games and activities. The great thing about this list of games is that the packet includes a supply list for each game and instructions to make the party set up a breeze!

For these activities, the Spa Party Supplies you need are mostly round around the home. Prepare for your spa party by gathering paint brushes, wash cloths, cotton balls, cucumbers, nail polish bottles, spa music and more.

Spa Party Games Printable

Put the play back in the party plan and make sure you have all your spa party supplies. That includes your activities and games. A list of full activities includes:

Blind Makeover
DIY Face Mask Recipe
Yoga
DIY Bath Salts Recipe
Rainbow Manicure Game
Doodle Massage & Game Cards
Face Mask Blind Charades Heads Up Game & Game Cards
Cotton Ball Crawl Game
Flip Flop Design
Spa Logo Cookie Design
Pass the Parcel Ball
Hand Massage

Same of these games are meant to bring the play into something relaxing. For example, enjoy a back massage, but discover what your partner is trying to doodle!

With your printable spa party supply activities you get the following:

12 Spa Themed Party Games List PDF Instant Download
Spa Party Supply List for Games
Spa Party Doodle Cards Ideas
Spa Heads Up Cards Ideas

With these budget-friendly ideas for your spa party, and with a little creativity, you can easily turn your home into a day spa! With some simple games and activities, your guests will have a blast while enjoying some relaxation and pampering. Keep it easy! So what are you waiting for?

Be all set for the ultimate spa day experience and get the free Spa Games PDF and start planning your own kids spa party today!

Spa Party Printable Set with Activities & Games

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The fun doesn’t have to end here! Take a look at these Spa Party Ideas. These include spa cake ideas, party favors, spa party decorations, party foods and more. Pin to Pinterest.

Want more party ideas for the girls? There are many places you can use these games and activities to make the perfect day with your spa party ideas.

Enjoy these girl’s sleepover party ideas. In fact, one of these games overlaps with our spend the night ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Celebrating the wedding of someone special? Have an amazing girls night or weekend with these bachelorette party ideas. You can even incorporate a low-cost spa day into the event. Pin to Pinterest.

Share your spa party ideas with us! Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Fun Outdoor Water Games – Backyard, Lake, Beach & More!

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August 23, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Games, Home Improvement, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Cool off with our list of outdoor water games for kids and adults. These wet & wild activities include over 70 fun-filled water games from the basic ones for beginners to the elite games for the serious water athlete. Get ready to splash into fun!

Some of the silliest games, are the best games. Water games are brilliant for parties, gatherings or even family entertainment. Don’t just consider them to be a game for kids. Water games are great for bringing forth the inner kid in everyone. Take a look at these outside water game ideas. These games range from the basic ones for beginners to the elite games for the serious water athlete.

What are some fun water games?

Who doesn’t love a water balloon fight? Break out the inflatables and fill up those kiddie pools, because it’s time to get wet and wild! Let’s get started with the six classic games with water. Check out our favorite outdoor water games for a cooling summertime activity.

Water Balloon Toss

Water balloon games are a must. This classic game is a great way to beat the heat and have some fun with friends. All you need is a group of people and a bunch of water balloons. Form two lines facing each other, and give the first person in each line a balloon.

On the count of three, they’ll toss the balloon to the person across from them. If the balloon pops or someone drops their water bombs, they’re out! Keep going until there’s only one person left in each line, and then the two winners will face off against each other. Now, without a doubt, this is considered fun water games at home!

Sprinkler Races

This is a great game for young kids who love to run around and get wet. The hose is a great resource. Set up a sprinkler in your yard or park, and then have the kids line up at one end. On your go, they’ll race to the other end and back again. The first player to cross the finish line is the winner! You can even make this a team relay race full of challenges and obstacles.

Water Balloon Piñata

Pop! This game is a fun twist on the classic piñata. Instead of candy, fill up a water balloon piñata with water and tie it to a tree branch or other high surface like a clothesline. Then, have the kids take turns hitting it with a stick or plastic bat until it bursts open and drenches them with water! This game is must in the great outdoor water games for families list! It’s perfect for a very hot day.

Sponge Relay Races

Split everyone into teams and line them up at the start line. At the other end of the course, place a bucket filled with water. The first person in each team will dip their sponge into the bucket, run to the other end and wring it out over the next person’s head, then pass the sponge off. In this water relay, the team that finishes first is the winner!

You can twist this game up. Make it a challenge by mixing it up with some bubbles. Use Dawn, bubble bath or Johnson no-tear baby shampoo. Instead of pouring over the next player’s head, be the first team to move the most water from one bucket to the next with a sponge toss as the mode of transportation.

Squirt Gun Tag

This game is a blast for kids of all ages. One person is “it” and has to chase down the other players and tag them with their squirt gun. Once someone is tagged, they’re out. The last person standing is the winner! If you are looking for something with younger kids, this water play is a toddler approved game.

Water Obstacle Course

Sprinklers, kiddie pools, and slip and slides can bring together one amazing obstacle course with water. Gather all the water supplies you have include buckets, spray bottles, cups, t-shirts, and spray bottles. Map out your backyard as you navigate a path from one water activity to the next. Introduce as much water as you want with running sprinklers, hoses, water guns and more. You can time this DIY water course or just make it a fun challenge to master.

Where can I play water games?

Water games are perfect anywhere you can be outside. You can use these game ideas at a location or even in your own front yard. Play by a stream of water, at a large water resource or use a baby pool as your water resource.

Consider these fun places to play water games.

Backyard
Beach
Lake
Park
Camping
River
Creek
Birthday Party
Swimming Pool
Garden
Driveway
School

Games that include water are best for hot days which makes summertime or warm environments pretty ideal.

More Water Games for Outside

STOP – The fun doesn’t end here!

If those six water game ideas whet your pallet, then you are going to want to check out these additional splash-tastic water games. Enjoy 71 more outdoor water activities you can play in any body of water. Whether at the lake, pool, beach or even in your own backyard, we have a huge list of water games for adults’ and kids alike.

Minute to Win It Water Games

If you’re looking for quick and fun outdoor water games, then these 16 Water Minute to Win it Games are for you! They are super easy games to do outdoors and kids always love them. These games are great as ice breakers. These 60 second challenges are movers and shakers meaning if you are bored of one game, you move on to the next. Some of the games included are Pass the Water, Spray Off, and the Sponge Relay.

Pop the Balloons
Pass the Water
Spray Off
Squirt Gun Car Race
Sponge Relay
Puddle Jumper
Nose Mover
Ka-Broom
T-Shirt Party
Defy Gravity
Quarter Stuck in Teeth
Suck it Up
Water Bottle Toss
Water Balloon Game Toss
Penny Drop
Bottle Toss

Lake Games

Headed to the lake? While boating is always fun, there are time you want to enjoy activities and games along the waterline. These 19 Lake Games are perfect for a beach or grassy area near the lake. Fill a bucket of water or kiddie pool with lake water and let the games begin. These family friendly games are kind of like your own family Olympics. Play them at a family reunion!

Face the Cookie
Spoons
Fire Tender
Pass the Water
Bottle Flip
Sardines
3 Flies Up
Frisbee Golf
Water Bottle Toss
Flick & Sticks
Puddle Jumper
Snack Cap
Sponge Relay
Sleeping Bag Races
Flashlight Tag
20 Questions
I’m Going to the Lake House
Marshmallow Pong
Water Bomb Catch

Pool Games

If you don’t own your own pool, headed to a community pool or neighborhood swimming pool. These 18 Pool Party Games are ideal for a crowd. Excellent for a pool birthday party or teen youth group. There are classic games like wet shirt relay (the clean version) and Marco Polo or twist it up with unique games like the greasy watermelon (you will love this one!)

Invisi-bottle
Sea Horse Relay
Joust
Bottom Dwellers
Ball Squirt
The Greasy Watermelon
Hungry Hippos
Numbers Crunch
So You Think You Can Dance?
Pool Noodle Relay
Sharks and Minnows
Octopus Pool Tag
Duck Push
Pick-Up Sticks Relay
Marco Polo
Balloon Collector
Sponge Relay
Wet Shirt Relay

Beach Games

If you’re near a shore, there are plenty of 17 Beach Water Games you can play! Try building a sandcastle, playing frisbee, or going for a swim. If you have a ball, you can also play water polo or beach volleyball. Just make sure to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade often to avoid getting too sunburned. Grab a towel and enjoy the fun.

Mini Golf
Squirt Ball Relay
Beach Towel Parachute
Musical Towels
Beach Bowling
Shell Shuffle
Five Hole Sand Hole
Flick n Sticks
Frisbee Golf
Water Bucket Relay
Beach Blow
Hot Potato
Sponge Relay
Beach Theme Scavenger Hunt
Beach Ball Relay
Pass the Water
Wet Shirt Relay

Trampoline Games

Have you ever put a sprinkler under the trampoline. If not, you are missing out on some fun! The trampoline is a perfect place for backyard water games. These 16 Trampoline Games include a water balloon toss.

Rock Paper Scissors (with your body!)
Bombs Away
Pirate Leg Stand
Gaga Ball
Castle Attack
Bum Wars
Dodge Ball
Air Ball
Telephone
Crack the Egg
Birds in the Nest
Lava Ball (Poison Ball)
Freeze Bounce
Keep It Up
Reverse Limbo
Rope Snake

All of these printables include what you need to organize water games. These printable water games come with easy to understand water game instructions and a supply list so you are easily prepared. Just pick the game set that fits your environment and download and print.

Summertime is the perfect time to get outside and have some fun in the sun with these outdoor water games. So, grab your friends and family, get ready for water toys, and get ready to cool off! These outdoor water games for families and friends are a huge hit.

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Dino-mite Dinosaur Party Games

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August 16, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

It’s a Jurassic party! Young dinosaur fans will love these dinosaur party games. Download, print and enjoy 11 dinosaur-themed activities that will guarantee a roar-tastic party for a birthday guy (or gal) and their party guests.

Dinosaur party games and activities are the perfect way to keep your little ones entertained during your next dinosaur themed party. Dinosaur themed party games seem to bring a lot of joy to kids, so it only makes sense that you would choose this type of theme.

And, with so many great dino themed party games and activities to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect ones for your party. Check out these fun dinosaur party games and more!

How do you host a dinosaur party?

Planning a Fun Dinosaur Party can be intimidating. First of all, the dinosaurs are prehistoric so there isn’t much interms of reference. Second, we all know parties can be costly. I am here to show you how to create a frugal dinosaur birthday party, especially when it comes to the entertainment aka party activities.

If you’re looking for some fun and unique ideas for your dinosaur themed party, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are some great tips to get you started:

Choose a Catchy Name for Your Party

This can be something like “Jurassic Party” or “Dino-Mite Party”. Use fun words like party-saurus, dino-mite, or roar-tastic. Make sure to use catch phrases like “stomp, chomp and roar!”

Make sure to great your guests with very formal names like paleontologists or archeologist. Using these formal titles make you look like a smart, educated and proper party planner. You might even offer your guests paleontologists vests and hats so that the scientific title really sticks.

Pick a Fun Invitation

Your invitation should be eye-catching and inviting. You can even find some great dinosaur party invitations online. While prehistoric snail mail printable dinosaur invitations are always fun, I find the digital dinosaur invitations to be a great option for the 21st century. You could even grab a personalized dinosaur invite where your child is riding on a T-rex… so unsafe! What will they think of next?

Dinosaur Themed Snacks

You can get really creative with your snacks and have a lot of fun with them. You can have things like “dinosaur bones” (pretzel sticks), “dinosaur eggs” (deviled eggs), or even “dinosaur poop” (chocolate pudding).

Try dino party food ideas like…

Cheeseballs can be meteorites
Bugles can be dinosaur claws or toe nails (… gross!)
A veggie tray can be a herbivore tray
Tiny sandwiches can be dino-wiches (… duh!)
Guacamole dip can be a swap while the accompanying chips are dinosaur scales.
The dessert table can be sweetivores.
The chicken nuggets can be Carnivore station (did you know they make dinosaur chicken nuggets?)
Blue punch can be a juice lagoon.
A dirty cup of pudding and mashed OREOs can be prehistoric dirt.
Sugar cookies with dinosaur footprints imprints can be fossil cookies.

It really easy to make common food into dinosaur birthday party themed snacks and recipes that you want to sink your teeth into. See more dinosaur party food ideas in our dino party.

Dinosaur Party Favor Ideas

Don’t forget the party favors! You can send your guests home with some fun dinosaur-themed favors, such as dinosaur stickers, erasers, pencils, tattoos, and candy! Gift these in a cute little bucket.

If you are short on a budget, use some of your dinosaur party décor as potential party favors. This can include the paleontologists vests and hats or tell your guests to “adopt a dinosaur” on the way out. That means they can pick up one of the precious plastic toy dinosaurs that are displayed around the room.

What are some good games to play at a dinosaur party?

Kids part entertainment can be expensive. With just a little planning, it’s possible to have a roar-tastic, amazing birthday party for a low-cost. These budget-friendly dinosaur themed party games are just want you need to plan your next Dinosaur Birthday Party. They include 11 tried and true really fun dinosaur themed birthday party games.

Now, onto the fun part – the games! Using these dinosaur party games printable you can plan a really fun game! Print out the printable and use it to plan the best party ever. All of these games and more are listed on the printable!

Dinosaur Egg Hatch

Blow up balloons and fill them with prizes. Hide them around the house or yard for the kids to find. Once they find the eggs, separate them into teams, and from there you see who can crack all of the eggs first.

How to play: Blow up a lot of white balloons for the dino eggs, filling them with tiny prizes (candy/stickers.) Place them in two separate “nests.” Nests can be made of blankets or sheets swirled up around them. Divide kids into teams, and let them choose a cool dinosaur team name. When the game begins, everyone can sit, stand or whatever they need to do to crack the eggs. The goal is for each team has to crack all of their “dinosaur eggs” first. The first team to succeed, gets the larger prize. All players can keep the smaller prizes.

Supplies: White balloons, blankets, small prizes.

Dancing Dinos

Like to freeze dance? This is a great game for younger kids. Put on some fun music and let the kids dance around like dinosaurs. You can even give them props, such as dinosaur tails or hats.

How to play: Play some upbeat (dinosaur) music and let the kids dance crazy. When the music is paused, each child must freeze like a fossil/frozen dino. If anyone is caught moving, they’re out. Last one standing is the winner.

Supplies: Music.

Egg Relay Race

For this spoon races game, you will need two teams and two baskets. Put a hard-boiled egg in each basket and have the kids race to see who can get the egg from their basket to the other team’s basket first, without dropping it.

How to play: Hard boil eggs to look like dino eggs. Divide teams into two for this relay. The first person in line has a spoon and egg. Every other player has a spoon. Each person with a spoon and egg must carry the egg on the spoon to a designated spot and back. As soon as the player returns to the line, he or she passes the egg to next person in line. Continue until everyone gets a turn . If the egg drops, return to your line and start over.

Supplies: Eggs, spoon.

Hot Dinosaur Egg

Just like the game “hot potato”, except you’re using a water balloon. Play the music and when the music stops, whoever is holding the water balloon is out.

How to play: Just like the classic game hot potato. Pass a water balloon around the circle and whoever’s holding it when the music stops is out! Play until there’s only one person left.

Supplies: Music, water balloons.

Dig for Treasure

Fill a sandpit with treasures, such as plastic dinosaurs, for the kids to find. You can even make it a competition by seeing who can find the most treasure in this dinosaur dig in a certain amount of time.

How to play: Fill a kiddy pool (or sandbox) with sand. Add beach shovels and small brushes. Similar to a dinosaur egg hunt, burry eggs (prizes) in the sand pit and allow kids to dig for buried treasure. Give each child a dinosaur party favor bucket or bag to hold prizes.

Supplies: Baby pool, sand, shovels, fossils, small brushes, eggs, small plastic dinosaurs, dinosaur birthday party favors, bags or buckets.

Grab the dinosaur-themed birthday party games printable (below) so you can get the complete list of games and activities. These five dinosaur games are just a small sampling of the many great dinosaur party games and activities that you can do with your party-saurus and his/her party guests.

Dinosaur Party Games Printable

Ready to have a dino-mite party? Download these eleven Dinosaur Birthday Party Games. Enjoy dinosaur birthday party games with directions & supply list included.

Dinosaur Birthday Party Games for Kids List Includes:

Dig for Treasure
Pass the Egg
Erupting Volcano
Egg Drop
Fossil Imprint
Hot Dinosaur Egg
Dino Stomp
Egg Relay Race
Dino Egg Hatch
Brontosaurus, Brontosaurus, T-REX
Dancing Dinos

What you get with purchase:

11 Dinosaur Themed Party Games List PDF Instant Download

Put the play back in your party plan. Get creative and have fun with it! With these kids party games, your little ones are sure to have a blast at your next dinosaur party.

Dinosaur Party Games Printable PDF Set

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Want more dinosaur ideas? Take a look at these Dinosaur Party Ideas on the blog. This includes dinosaur party activities, décor, food, invitations and more. Pin to Pinterest.

If you are looking for more frugal birthday party entertainment, take a look at this list of low-cost party games including games for many themed parties. You can also download the birthday party games bundle, so you have all you need!

What games do you play at a party? The best kids games of course. The kind that fit the celebration. You can find additional themed party games for boys (and girls) including…

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Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art for Kids

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August 15, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Make your own Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art with these step by step directions. Lions, Tigers, Snakes, Monkeys, and Giraffe step by step fingerprint animals thumbprint art tutorials.

Are you looking for a quick and easy science lesson for kids? What about a fun craft activity for kids? How about a mix of both!?

If you are looking for a cute craft and activity for kids, why not quickly explore fingerprints while creating a bit of fun fingerprint animals with your child.

What animals have fingerprints?

Before you begin a fingerprint activity, make sure you know a little bit about the background of fingerprints. Fingerprints are the tiny ridges on the edge of a finger. They are essential the folds of skin that create a unique print to primates. In addition to human men, women, and children, there are a few animals that are closely related to homo sapiens (aka humans) that also include fingerprints on the tips of their hands. Gorillas, chimpanzees and koala bears have fingerprints that are almost identical to human ones.

Other animals have paw prints. Paw prints can come in set of three, four or five pawprints.

Extend the lesson with a microscope. Using an inkpad, put human fingerprints on paper and place the paper under the microscope. Study the ridge patterns and notice that each human print is unique!

Now that we have learned a little bit about fingerprints, let’s have fun with human fingerprint arts and crafts for kids…. of course, incorporating animals!

How to Make Fingerprint Animals

We have the cutest tutorial for you, Zoo Animals Fingerprint Art. This is a perfect rainy day activity for the littles. We included a tutorial for giraffes, lions, monkeys, snakes and tigers. Once you get the hang of these five zoo animals, you can likely create your own animals mimicking these easy tutorials – crocodiles, hedgehogs, skunks, elephants and more.

Enjoy your work of art!

Supplies

Stamp Pads in Various Colors
Ultra Fine Sharpie Markers (also Watercolor Brush Makers will look nice)
Sketch Pad or White Paper (White Cardstock is a nice option)

Follow these step by step instructions for how to make fun animal fingerprint art with colored ink pads, human prints, and a little creativity.

Fingerprint Giraffe Art

Make a horizontal (sideways) orange thumbprint. This will be the giraffe’s body/belly.
Above it, make a second thumbprint, slightly pointing down. This is the giraffe’s head.
Connect the two with two long lines to form a neck with an orange sharpie marker.
Add four long orange rectangle legs.
Make a simple line for the tail at the end of the body.
On top of the head, make two pointy ears.
On either side of the ears, make the giraffe’s ossicones. These are the horns on top of the giraffe’s head.
Add a little hair down the giraffe’s neck and on top of the head.
Color in a bit of hair on the end of the giraffe’s tail.
Make a smiling face for your giraffe!
Cover your giraffe in brown spots.
Using a gray marker, make hooves at the end of each foot with a simple rectangle shape.

Fingerprint Lion Art

Start with a horizontal thumbprint. This is your lion’s body.
Make a second horizontal thumbprint right above the first. This is his head.
Using an orange sharpie, make two round ears on the top of the head, 4 legs and feet and a long skinny tail.
Using a brown sharpie, draw a mane around the lion’s head. Add a bit of fluff to the end of the tail.
Make your lion’s face with two eyes, a heart shaped nose, whiskers, and a mouth.
Color in the mane.

Monkey Fingerprint Art

Make a horizontal thumbprint. This is your monkey’s body.
Make a vertical (up and down) thumbprint above, to the side, slightly off the body. This is the monkey’s head.
Make a third thumbprint, horizontally, over the monkey’s head, connecting the body and head together. This completes the monkey’s face.
Using a brown Sharpie, add two round ears on top of the head. Also draw a long curly tail at the end of the body and four legs.
On the top part of the monkey’s head draw two eyes. On the horizontal part of the head, draw his/her two nostrils and a big smile.
At the end of each leg draw his feet.

Snake Fingerprint Art

Choose your colors of ink.
Make a horizontal thumbprint in the first color.
Behind that, using your pointer finger, use a different color ink to make a vertical fingerprint.
Then, go back to making a horizontal thumbprint.
Alternate between thumb and finger prints until your snake is the desired length.
Make an eye and a smile. Draw out a long pink tongue.

Tiger Fingerprint Art

Begin with a horizontal (sideways) orange thumbprint. This is the tiger’s body.
Make a second horizontal thumbprint above and off center of the first. This is the tiger’s head.
Draw 2 pointy ears on top and four legs.
Draw a long tail at the end.
Make ‘V’ shapes on the tiger’s face, back and tail for his/her stripes.
Finish your tiger with the face! Two eyes, a heart nose, whiskers and a mouth.

Usborne Books Fingerprint Activities

If you enjoyed these activities, extend your animals and take a look at Usborne Books Fingerprint Activities. This publisher created fun books include dinosaurs, under the sea animals, insects, bugs, cats, dogs and more. Each spiral book comes with a rainbow ink pad.

More Arts & Crafts for Kids

Let’s get creative! Also take a look at these Paint Chip Crafts. Make fun artwork using an index of colors, shapes and sizes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also get creative with these Upcycled Cereal Box Crafts. Recycle cardboard boxes for arts and crafts for kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Post has been updated. Originally published November 17, 2018.

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Science Party Games for Kids

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March 6, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

When planning a birthday party, entertainment can be expensive. Enjoy these low cost science party games for kids. Our fun printable games will delight kids of all ages… they won’t even know they are learning! Download these 11 Mad Science Party Activities and put the play back in your party plan for your young scientists.

Science is for everyone and that’s why science party games make sense! Not only can they be used for birthday parties but also for classroom party games or just a fun get-together with friends. You don’t have to be a genius to understand and enjoy science, which is what makes these games so popular.

How do you make science fun for kids?

Fun and party are pretty synonymous- no? That means if you are hosting a mad science party, you are gonna need to make it fun. The best way to make science fun for kids is to have hands-on learning in play. In fact if you are really prepared with the science play, kids won’t even know they are learning.

You can make science fun at a Mad Science Party by incorporating science into games and activities. Plan ahead, have a list of games and game rules. Lastly have all your supplies together. Science party game supplies will include items like corn starch, glue, jelly beans, balloons, string and even science party favors. You can even incorporate white lab coats and safety goggles.

Science Party Games Ideas

So how do you make those science activities fun? Turn them into science party games! Teach children to make slime, bubbles, mix colors, and more.

The secret to throwing a science party game is that you need to have a variety of games available. Since science has many different aspects, we’ve tried to cover them all! These science based party games rock!

A few of our favorite mad scientist party games include:

Atomic Adam Jelly Bean Rush – This is a race to see who can get the most jelly beans from one plate to another using a straw.

Balloon Blow-Up – Using a funnel, the kids will fill a balloon with baking soda and a plastic bottle with vinegar. The fun happens when both items are mixed together!

Science Scavenger Hunt – The fun begins by you choosing what the kids will find for their scavenger hunt. Be fun and creative! An example – find a magic potion bottle filled with mustard.

Mad Science Party Charades – This is a timed game where the group is split into two teams. Each group has to guess what the other group is acting out!

Burst the Atom – This game involves balloons and everyone around tries to pop the balloons. Guarantees an eruption of laughter.

Slimey – This game on the printable is so much fun because kids get to do a science experiment. Plus slime makes a fun science party favor.

Test Tube Relay Race – This is a fun racing game where the goal is to create colors by mixing colored water together.

Catch the atoms – Consider this a more fun version of an Easter Egg hunt where the kids are catching atoms instead of Easter eggs!

As you can see, there are games of ALL sorts available. You just have to choose what kind of party you want to throw and go with it! You’ll find ALL of these aforementioned games in the printable mentioned below.

Science Games Printable

This Science Party Games Printable is perfect for kids who want to learn about science, or for those who already love science and want to improve their skills. This printable features different games that cover a variety of topics in the field of science.

Adding games to a birthday party is a fun way to bring the entertainment. It keeps the guests engaged and keeps the party lively. Throwing a fun party like this does take a little bit of imagination, but ALL the work is done for you with this science printable! The best part of throwing a party like this is that ALL of the games are already ready for you!

There are a total of 11 science birthday party games and activities. Simply print this PDF out and you’ll be in science heaven watching everyone do these various games together!

With this printable, you’ll be able to create a science party that everyone will be talking about for weeks to come! You can use it for a birthday party, classroom party, or just a fun get-together with friends. Science is for everyone and these games are the perfect way to show that! Purchases made are available for instantly download. That means get your printable in a matter of seconds.

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More Science Fun

Want more. Prepare for the party with these Mad Science Party Ideas. Open up the lab with these super science birthday party ideas. Host a mad scientist party in your home with these mad scientist party ideas including decorations, mad scientists party foods, cake ideas, games and activities sure to please any brainiac birthday boy or girl. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for a few Mad science party activities? 5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids is perfect for keeping the party going and distracting your guests when new Oohhs & Aahhs… Enjoy such science experiments as Geometric Bubbles, Glow in the Dark Volcanoes, Replicate Ocean Currents and more! Pin to Pinterest.

These STEM Challenges for kids help promote one (or more) of the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In other words, they are very educationally beneficial while also being a ton of fun! Enjoy these steam building challenges and as a bonus enjoy this printable scavenger hunt. Pin to Pinterest.

Have you ever thrown a science themed party? What were some of the games that you played? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you! These science party games at home are perfect for any age group!

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Construction Party Games Printable Guide

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August 2, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Your kids will love these fun construction themed party games. These party games for kids include both traditional and unique ideas including Safety Cone Ring Toss, Wheelbarrow Race, Demolition and many others! Download your construction party printable set today!

Is it time to celebrate your child’s birthday? If so, why not have a construction themed birthday party? It will be a hit with all of the kids! There are so many exciting ways to celebrate all things construction, your party is sure to be a huge hit!

Construction Birthday Party

Fun ideas are everything where kids’ parties are concerned. So, if you want your child’s construction party to be the most talked about party all month, you’ll love these great ideas that will make your child smile.

Planning doesn’t have to be difficult or stressful to turn out a great party! Get some easy ideas that will impress your birthday child and all of their friends.

Construction Party Ideas

Your construction party theme will be a great success with these fantastic ideas. Focusing on the cake, decorations and entertainment, there are tons of fun ideas to suit any budget.

From simple homemade touches that will delight the kids, to more elaborate decorations or games, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.
Construction Cake- One of the best ways to start your construction theme party is with a delicious cake that looks just like a construction site! Decorate your cake with crumbled brownie “dirt” and gummy worms, as well as toy construction vehicles or figures.

Toy Construction Vehicles- What construction party would be complete without some toy construction vehicles? scatter them around the party area for the kids to play with, or use them as part of a decoration. You could even have a mini-construction site set up with vehicles and other toys.

Construction Decorations- Set the scene at your construction party with these fun ideas for decorations. From “Keep Out” signs to construction hats, you can find everything you need to transform your party space into a construction zone.

Construction Party Games- Keep the kids entertained at your construction party with these fun games. From a “digging for buried treasure” game to a “bean bag toss”, there are plenty of ways to keep the little ones busy.

Construction Games for Kids

From build-your-own obstacle courses to engineering challenges, there are endless options for keeping everyone entertained at your construction party.

Here are some fun ideas your guests will dig that are included in the Construction Party Games PDF:

Safety Cone Toss

A simple yet fun traditional game that is perfect for a construction party. All you need are some plastic cones and rings for a construction twist on the classic ring toss game.

Supplies: Orange construction cones, rings. (Our game set includes construction sign point value markers.)

Construction Site Scavenger Hunt

This printable scavenger hunt checklist takes the kids on a search around the party area for construction themed items.

Supplies: Construction scavenger hunt checklist and construction items.

Marshmallow Skyscrapers

Construct your own pretend skyscrapers using toothpicks and gooey marshmallows! This construction theme birthday party game is a fun way for kids to get involved in some light engineering.

Supplies: Marshmallows, toothpicks.

Wheelbarrow Race

In this classic party game, race to beat the other teams as you hurry to the finish line using your partner as a wheelbarrow.

Supplies: none.

Foreman Says

Simon Says is a fun game for toddlers. In this digger game, keep the same format but put a foreman in a safety vest and hat with a “foreman says” game.

Supplies: none.

Highest Tower

Using bricks, blocks or cardboard boxes, create a race to build the tallest tower. The builder that gets the tallest, most stable tower, wins.

Supplies: blocks.

Earth Mover Relay

Have a baby pool filled with sand. Using a spoon (or shovels), teams will race to fill a bucket with sand. The first team to get the most sand in their bucket, wins.

Supplies: Sand, spoons, kiddie pool (or sand box), buckets.

Foreman Relay Race

Teamwork is important in this relay race. Assign one teammate to be the foreman. Players will work to fill the foreman’s belt. Once the format has a belt full of tools, he/she will race to put the hard had on their head and declare themselves the winner!

Supplies: Toolbelt, tools, yellow hard hat, safety vest.

Pass the Toolbox

Fill a toolbox with candy. When the music is on, players pass the toolbox. When the music stops, the player holding the “tools” can choose a piece of candy. Play until everyone gets a chance to eat yummy candy.

Supplies: Candy, toolbox, music.

Toss the Rocks

Toss rocks (or DIY bean bags) into dump trucks. Dump trucks can be assigned point values. See which player can get the most points.

Supplies: Dump trucks, rocks or bean bags. (Our game set includes construction sign point value markers.)

Demolition

Who doesn’t love to break something down? Using a tennis ball and string, swing the tennis ball into makeshift tower/wall. You can make a DIY wall using cereal boxes, shoe boxes or shipping containers.

Supplies: Boxes, string, tennis ball.

Hammer Away

Using floral foam bricks, golf tees (for the nail), & toy hammers, set up a hammering station for play.

Supplies: Hammers, floral foam, golf tees.

Piñata Break

Use hammers to break a construction themed piñata.

Supplies: Candy, piñata, miniature hammers.

Construction Birthday Party Games Printable

There are so many ways to make your construction party a success! With these great ideas, you’ll be sure to build lasting memories for years to come. So what are you waiting for? Get planning today and download your Construction party printable games PDF!

It’s time to put the play back in your party plan and keep your construction party entertainment and activities at a low-cost.

No caution tape needed when playing these fun Construction Birthday Party Games. Enjoy 13 themed construction games perfect for your next gathering. Using classic party games and some new party games, take a look at creative ideas to keep the party guests and guest of honor busy.

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What games do you play at a party? The best kind of course. The kind that fit the celebration. You can find additional themed party games for boys (and girls) including…

… and a lot more party games.