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72 Fun Family Bonding Activities & Ideas

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April 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: April 12, 2022
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Family time is important for bonding and creating new memories. Take a look at this list of 72 Family Bonding Activities and Ideas. Download this fun family traditions checklist to begin the family fun today!

Fun Family Bonding Activities checklist

Family time is important for everyone in the family. Planning relationship building activities make for fun memories that you’ll cherish for years. This family bonding activities printable provides year-round ideas of fun things to do together to make great memories together.

Why Family Time?

Whether it’s the bonding time spent with siblings, parents, children or even pets; spending time with family can provide a sense of security and love that cannot be found outside of the people you love the most. In addition, memories are created when something unusual occurs. That means getting out of the same daily routine and adding a new activity to your day!

Fun family activities can overlap with Family Traditions and they can be repeated or you can do them once and never do them again. For example, every Sunday family dinner is breakfast for us. This began as a family activity and quickly grew into a family tradition.

When creating a list of seasonal family activities, consider what your family would enjoy. If you have a larger family (like my family of seven) we have activities on the list that each child/adult would like. Of course, not each activity is appreciated by everyone but we all participate.

Family Bonding Ideas

We all know we should spend more time with our families but sometimes we struggle to come up with activities that don’t end in a shouting match. Making time to build your family bond can often be pushed aside. With that being said, here are some simple family bonding activities that you can do with your family this weekend!

1. Indoor Ice Skating: This fun activity for families on a budget is great for any time of year. Lace up and have fun trying to stay upright or learning how to do new tricks. If you don’t have ice skates, try out skates or even roller blades!

2. Cook Together: Cooking with kids can sometimes be difficult because they always want to play with the food but not eat any of it. Pick a recipe that everyone will enjoy and prep together if possible. Bonus points for trying new foods.

3. DIY Crafts: When was the last time you went to your local craft store? Take advantage of great deals and create something together. Your family will love the memories you create together while coming up with new ideas for future projects.

4. Mini-Golfing: It’s never too late or too early to start playing the game everyone loves. Mini-golf is a great family bonding activity that will leave you with laughs and smiles for years to come.

5. Go For A Hike: It doesn’t matter where you go for your hike as long as it’s somewhere new, exciting and challenging. Pack some snacks, water and good hiking shoes and get out of the house. Bonus: Involve your dog and make it a family adventure!

6. Board Games: Get some old school board games like Monopoly, Pictionary, Life or even Chess and challenge each other to friendly battles of minds. As long as everyone remembers that it’s just a game, you’ll have fun while making memories with a family game night.

7. Family Movie Night: One of the cheapest ways to have fun with the family is to spend a few hours at home watching a movie. Pick a movie everyone will enjoy and get some popcorn too! If your brave, make it a backyard movie night.

8. Yard Games: Whether you call them yard games or lawn games, playing sports in your backyard can be a ton of fun for the whole family. Bring out the badminton set or play a game of football to get some fresh air and burn off some energy.

9. Go on a Scavenger Hunt: We have a huge list of scavenger hunt ideas for at home. From outdoor hunts in the neighborhood, to birthday treasure hunts, and finally seasonal hunts with fun rhyming riddle clues, these hunt are great idea for each new holiday. This might quickly become a family tradition.

10. Family Road Trip: Road trips are a great way to create conversation and get to know one another. Play car games, learn a new skill aka map reading, and discover new places.

11. Family Vacation Stay-cation: When a trip out of town in not in the books, stay in town. A staycation is a great way to get to know your city and down.

12. Forts: Take a rainy day and build indoor forts. Using pillows, blankets and your furniture, all activities for the day must be conducted in the family tent. Laughter definitely included!

13. Volunteer: What feels better, to give or to receive? Teach your child the important as well as the benefit of serving in their community, church, school or another organization.

14. Look at Family Photos: So many memories and moments are caught in photographs. In the era of digital photography, it’s not often your child holds a photo in their hands. Look through older photos and tell a story about each.

15. Use Conversation Cards: Include engaging conversation during the evening dinner. Conversation cards are a great way to engage one another and learn about one another deeply.

These ideas are just a few examples. You can add your own to the list or start with a clean late full of family fun that fits your crew.

Family Bonding Activities PDF

To help you get started with some ideas that you can do each month, here are some easy to put together 72 seasonal activities in a printable list. Simply save this PDF to your computer or phone and have it ready for when you need it!

You can print out the Family Bonding Activities and use the extra space to add ideas from each family member. Everyone will love being able to be a part of the planning and you’re all sure to have a great time together!

Free Fun Family Traditions Printable Checklist Download

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your family traditions checklist ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Family Bucket List

If this introductory family bonding list is something your family enjoys, consider take a look at our Huge Family Bucket List Bundle. A family activity checklist for every season you can think of.

Every season, get direction and structure to creating new family traditions and childhood memories. This Year-round Bucket List Bundle includes bucket list ideas for every season – spring, summer, fall and winter. Plus, get seasonal family bucket list ideas for Birthdays, Christmas, Halloween, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and more. We even snuck in a date night bucket list, to rekindle that flame with the parents. Or get creative with our Bucket List template and fill up to 100 ideas that fit your family.

What you get with purchase:

Enjoy 14 Seasonal Family Bucket Checklists including…

  • Bucket List Template PDF Instant Download (up to 100 Bucket List ideas)
  • Birthday Bucket List PDF Instant Download
  • Spring Bucket List PDF Instant Download
  • Date Night Bucket List PDF Instant Download
  • Summer Bucket List PDF Instant Download
  • Disney Bucket List PDF Instant Download (two colors)
  • Fourth of July Bucket List PDF Instant Download
  • Fall Bucket List PDF Instant Download ( + blank bucket list)
  • Halloween Bucket List PDF Instant Download
  • Thanksgiving Bucket List PDF Instant Download
  • Winter Bucket List PDF Instant Download ( + blank bucket list)
  • Fun Jar for Christmas Bucket List PDF Instant Download
  • Eighties Summer Bucket List & 80 Playlist
  • Bonus: National Parks Hiking Trails Bucket List

This Family Bucket Checklist Digital Download Set includes twenty-two printable pages.

Family Scavenger Hunt Printable Set

One activity your family will want to participate in over and over is a seasonal scavenger hunt. Ideas for winter, spring, summer and fall and of course every holiday – Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Halloween and more!

Take a look at this scavenger hunt bundle for at home activities every season.

Holiday Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids



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Free Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable and Sand Bucket Beach Craft

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April 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer, Travel

published date: April 12, 2022
modified datt: April 12,2022

On your beach vacation, be sure to download a free Beach Scavenger Hunt printable and beach craft. Keep the kids busy with a sand bucket & cute outdoor treasure hunt!

Okay, we all know vacations aren’t always relaxing. Often family vacations are echoed with “what’s next?!” While the sand and waves are really fun, it’s possible you will hear cries of “I’m bored” or my favorite “I don’t know what to do!” If you are looking for activities for the beach, take a look at this fun list of beach activities for the kids (and kids at heart!)

What are some fun things to do at the beach?

Summer is the perfect time of year to head to the beach. If you are looking for fun beach activities, we have a really good checklist of ideas for kids of all ages. From games, to water play, contests and more, you will have so much fun you might have to set a timer to remind you to reapply sunscreen! It’s easy to burn when you are distracted!

Some of our favorite activities include…

fun beach games to play at the beach

  • Beach Games: Beach games are perfect for using common items you already have in the sand. Ideas include beach Frisbee golf, water relays, beach bowling and more. They are beach activities that will fill the entire day and give someone the claim of victory!
  • Sand Castle Contest: Divide in teams and see who can build the best sand castle. The whole team can look for natural decorations like seashells, seaweed and more.
  • Sand Pictionary: Use the sand to play Pictionary. Divide in teams. Teammates will draw pictures in the sand while their team tries to guess. Items can include an ocean animal, objects found on the beach and more.
  • Fly at Kite: We all know about kites but how often do you get the perfect day to do this outdoor activity? The beach is perfect for giving the right amount of wind to fly a kite.
  • Beach Crafts: Using sea shells and other beach items, turn your finds into art work. You can also upcycle trash found on the beach for a fun beach craft. Ideas include water bottle jelly fish, sand Play-doh and more.
  • Beach Party: While on your beach vacation, have a beach themed party. This can include a pirate party, kid’s baby shark party, adult white party, or even a teen glow in the dark neon party.
  • Minute to Win It Games with Water: Enjoy these water games for kids  that last only 60 seconds.
  • Have a Beach Treasure Hunt: Divide in groups for a team building scavenger hunt. Use a beach scavenger hunt list to find items commonly found on the beach.

If you are headed to the beach this summer, consider this free printable Beach Scavenger Hunt for the kids. It will busy them for awhile. Consider filling as well, their bucket with a snack and drink while they look! This is also good for red flag days when the sea is rough and you can’t get in the ocean.

Beach Tip: consider shipping beach toys from amazon to your beach vacation home. Alternatively, when you arrive at your rented beach house, see if toys were left behind. Many houses end up with renters leftover beach items and supplies. You can also hit the dollar store when you arrive at the beach and leave behind any beach supplies you do not want to cart back home.

Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable Craft

Ready to create this beach scavenger hunt for your trip? Get this free printable, laminate and add to your sand bucket. It’s a perfect activity for the kids and will keep the busy in the sun!

Supplies

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Many of these beach craft supplies you might have at home. This is a general list of items we used but you do not necessarily need anything more than a bucket, pencil and the printable beach treasure hunt checklist.

  • White Cardstock
  • Corner Punch (we used Martha Stewart)
  • Pencil
  • Glue Gun or Adhesive Spray
  • String or Twine
  • Beach Pail
  • Optional Supply Idea: Fill pail with water bottle sunscreen and a snack.

Beach Scavenger Hunt PDF

We have plenty of beach checklists and outdoor scavenger hunts but the the beach treasure hunt printable is on us. Just for you to instantly download create your treasure hunt craft.

printable beach scavenger hunt checklist

The beach house scavenger hunt checklist includes…

  • beach ball
  • sand castle
  • pail
  • beach chair
  • umbrella
  • shell
  • pink shirt
  • shovel
  • red swim shorts
  • beach towel
  • seaweed
  • pretty rock
  • seagull
  • flip flops
  • sunglasses
  • float

For this list of beach scavenger hunt ideas, anything that can be collected is added to the sand bucket. If it can not be picked up, a check is placed beside the beach item checklist or a photo is taking (more on a photo beach scavenger hunt below.)

This is a free beach scavenger hunt printable. Get this Beach Scavenger Hunt and all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Free Printables. Enter your name and email address and we will send you a link and password for access to your free downloads.

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Directions

It’s very easy to create this craft once you have your beach scavenger hunt digital download.

Open the printable scavenger hunt in your PDF viewer.

Place card stock in your printer.

Push Print.

You may out the square and trim the corners with a Corner Punch (we used a Martha Stewart punch. It’s a fun craft too to have on hand.)

At this stage, you have the option to laminate your printable to keep it water proof.

Use a glue gun or adhesive spray to stick the beach scavenger checklist to your beach pail.

Tie the pencil with twine to the bucket.

We think a fun option is to fill pail with a few beach items. Consider adding a water bottle, sunscreen and a snack. Everyone knows the sun makes you crave a tasty beach snack.

Beach Photo Scavenger Hunt

This scavenger hunt is perfect for young kids but you can easily convert it into a beach scavenger hunt for adults, teens or youth. Turn this checklist into a Beach Photo Scavenger Hunt.

beach photo scavenger hunt for youth and adults

Race to see who can find the items first. In order to put a check by the beach item, teams must take a photograph of the item. This can be done with a camera or cell phone.

Leave a comment below. On your next adventure, be sure to share what ocean activities you did and add your own ideas too.

Happy fun in the sun and enjoy your beach travels!


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More Beach Fun

If you are hitting the beach, we have a huge list of beach tips and ideas. In addition to the beach scavenger hunt free printable, take a look at our our Beach Tips and Tricks for creative ideas to keep your trip flawless and efficient. For something improved and updated, also enjoy these Beach Hacks from a Floridian! Pin to Pinterest.

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Are you looking for more fun activities during the summer? Don’t forget our Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids. Bucket lists are perfect for organizing a family and giving a visual checklist of summer fun for kids and adults.  Pin to Pinterest.

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If you love treasure hunts for kids, take a look at this huge list of Scavenger Hunt Ideas. Hundreds of scavenger hunt clues and riddles that are perfect for any season including summer, winter, spring, fall and holidays including birthdays, back to school, Christmas and more.  So many fun ideas for perfect scavenger hunt at home or during travel. You can also grab our printable set of year-round scavenger hunts and use them as each holiday and season arrives. This is the best package to cover you for every major holiday.  Pin to Pinterest.

The beach scavenger hunt checklist was originally published June 4, 2016. Updated April 12, 2022.

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Best Will You Go to Prom with Me? Promposals Ideas

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April 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: April 12, 2022
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The best Will You Go to Prom with Me? Promposals Ideas and over the top Homecoming Proposal Ideas. Memorable high school prom proposals that involve everything from balloons, rubber duckies to really adorable puns! Take a look at the best prom sign ideas below and be sure to share yours in the comments!

Best Will You Go to Prom with Me? Promposals Ideas

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Where has time gone? It feels like just yesterday I was worrying about who was going to take me to prom and how they were doing to do it. So much pressure as a teenager to fit in, do the right thing, and create memories with your friends! We hope to eliminate some of the prom pressure with these over the top Promposal Ideas.

What is a Promposal?

What is a Promposal? Prom promposals are marriage proposals for high schoolers (okay not quite as extreme as marriage, but similar in prep!) They are an adorable way they ask one another to prom, homecoming, or Sadie Hawkins dances.   We collected the best Will You Go to Prom with Me? Promposals Ideas. Memorable high school prom proposals that involve everything from balloons, rubber duckies, to flowers, to really adorable puns! Enjoy!

DON’T FORGET! Save these Also save these Memorable Prom Tips and Ideas, as well! Going off to college? Don’t forget our  Dorm Room Hacks!

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Prom & Homecoming Proposal Ideas

We have some of the best cute promposal ideas to ask a girl or even a boy. Enjoy these high school dance proposal ideas including prom, homecoming and Sadie Hawkins dance ideas.

With whichever idea you choose, make sure you share your picture with us on Pinterest so we can get ideas for the best prom sign ideas you used. We would love to see your homecoming dresses and of course how your prom & homecoming asking ideas for high school turned out.

Have a lucky girl? For this homecoming poster to ask a girl, try would you be a lucky duck to have someone special as your date to prom? I would be one lucky ducky if you’d be my date to prom! Be sure to get plastic ducks for this promposal idea.| Source

Who doesn’t love flowers? This is a cute promo proposal idea! Plus as a romantic gesture, it leaves the girl with something left to dry (and keep) after the proposal! You can find a deal on red roses here. | Only Women Stuff

Take me out to the ball game – using Red SOLO Cups, spell PROM and add a question mark if you have extra cups. In addition, let your lady choose yes or no on the baseballs provided!  It looks like he used just under 100 cups for this idea (we counted 97 cups.) You can grab a pack of 100 SOLO cups here. Hopefully he hit a home run. If you have a soccer or basketball star? Consider adding a soccer ball, volleyball or basketball for the same general idea. | Source


Another cute idea, have you seen the movie Up? How about incorporating the theme and asking your date, “Are you UP for Prom?” with this Prom Idea Proposal. To keep the promposal theme, you could grab this UP Scrapbook for your prom adventure. | Source

Have a best friend? Why ask a mister, when you can ask a sister? This is perfect proposal for your BFF. In keeping with the theme, these gold/diamond BFF necklaces would be cute with a fancy dress. | Source

We have more adorable prom proposals ideas. In this over the top promposal idea, Will you goat to Pr-AAA-am with me? If you can’t get a real goat, try this stuffed goat. She can keep it as a stuffed animal. I mean incorporating a goat, makes you a keeper. | Source

This is idea is great for a swimmer or lifeguard and is is totally giving us Sandlot Movie Vibes – “I’d pretend to drown to go to prom with you!” | Source

Pick your prom date with this guitar pick proposal. You can pick up a personalized pick for prom, homecoming, the ball or whatever you choose!

Get those lungs ready, it is going to take a lot of breath to blow up all these balloons – Prom Balloon Proposal. This pack of 100 12-inch balloons is very affordable! I think you’re going to need a third party to help you with these prom balloons. | Source (link unavailable)

Will you go to prom with me cupcake promo proposal. This clear carrier will hold 12 cupcakes. | Source

Since we are such a perfect match, will you be my prom date? Matchbox Proposal. | Source

What is your prom theme? homecoming ideas themes can be incorporated into how you ask. For example if your prom theme is a chance or even Monopoly, try this Take a chance and go to to prom with me. Make sure you have a Monopoly Board for this prom proposal. You could also make a chance card out of an orange poster board, and say Take a chance, go to prom with me!| Source

Don’t let me go solo to prom! Grab your Red Solo Cups for this cute Red SOLO cup prom and homecoming proposal.  You could also add the song, Red Solo Cup by Toby Keith and play it in the background. | Only Women Stuff

I’d love to go to the dance with you when pigs fly! Pick up pink balloons and pink curling ribbon for this pig promposal Prom Sign Idea for a high school dance. | Source

Spell it out with candles for this Prom Candle Promposal. You can get a pack of 400 tealights here. | Source no longer available

Change your name in her phone, then give her a call! Prom? I hope she answers and says yes! | Source

LEGO to prom? Grab a LEGO plate and this 560 piece of building bricks will be helpful!  | Source (Unavailable link)

I know this is cheesy but prom? Find pizza coupons here. | Source (link unavailable)

This punny prom proposal idea is so cute – I couldn’t bear going to prom without you! As a result she has an adorable lovie for a keepsake and you get the best funny prom sign idea! | Source

This is a cute prom sign idea with food. Donuts are the bomb, do me a favor and come to prom! To fit your prom theme, after the dance, give her this Thanks a Latte (for a wonderful night) printable card!| Source (link unavailable.)

Best Prom Sign Ideas

More of the Best Prom Sign Ideas

These were just a few of the best masquerade ball, homecoming and prom sign ideas. Take a look at these other cute ways to get to Prom. These 10 Prom Signs are funny and lovely!

  1. This is hard to espresso, but I’ll take a shot…  Prom? Add fun Starbucks or coffee cup ideas.
  2. Will you light up my night at prom? Place the message on a galaxy with planets or space theme poster board.
  3. You’re the only Chick I wanna go to prom with! In this prom sign idea, make sure to delivery some tasty nuggets and fries form Chick-fil-A.
  4. Wanna grow to prom with me? Deliver this message with a bouquet of flowers.
  5. I’m seeking a date for prom, will you be my golden snitch? Any Harry Potter fan will love this wizard themed proposal.
  6. Give me the green light! Be the Daisy at my prom! Have a lantern with a green light and a bouquet of daisy. This is perfect for a Great Gatsby themed prom.
  7. Que… so… Let’s taco about it. Want to go to prom with me? Make sure you have Taco Bell tacos on hand. Who can say no to tacos. Bonus points for doing this on a Tuesday aka Taco Tuesday.
  8. You’re hot like Wasabi, wanna roll with me to prom? Sushi is perfect for a beach or under the sea themed prom.
  9. Mickey needs Minnie, just like Tigger needs Pooh… wanna go to Prom with me? Can you create this in a Disney font? It would be fun! Give her something to hug like a little gift Disney Store stuffed animal.
  10. I’d be soa-lighted if you’d go to prom with me! You know what to add… her favorite soda!

How did it go? Did your crush say yes? Drop a comment on social media or tag us on Instagram with your prom sign ideas. Make sure to use Hashtag #FrugalCouponLiving.


Memorable Promposals Ideas

For similar content, also save these Memorable Prom Tips and Ideas. Make your night the best. Save the hacks! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these inspiring teen bedroom ideas! Pin to Pinterest on your bedroom and home boards.

Also check these out! Getting ready for college? These Dorm Room Hacks, Tips and Ideas will give you some great inspiration. Pin to Pinterest on your College and Dorm Boards.

Originally posted 2/10/19.



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Spa-tacular Kids’ Spa Party Ideas

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April 27, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Games, Home Improvement, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: April 05, 2022
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Learn how you can throw a spa party on any budget. These kids spa party ideas and tips will help you set the scene for a relaxing day of pampering at home. Read more about how to organize a spa party below for your girl’s birthday party.

Is your posh little girl a fan of the spa experience? Throw her an epic spa birthday party that she’ll never forget. We’ve got the lowdown on some of the coolest spa birthday party ideas around. You’ll love these inspirational ideas for spa cakes, light and healthy snacks, and spa activities that’ll keep the girls busy all day (and night).

Additionally, these Spa Birthday Party Ideas for a Girls Birthday are all great suggestions for slumber parties for girls! Get ready to pamper your sweet girl at her next birthday gathering!

How to Throw an Epic Spa Party

First, you’ll need some spa party decorations. This printable spa party set is a complete package with everything from spa party invitations to cupcake toppers, signs, water bottle labels, favor box labels, and more. It’s got everything you need to pull your spa-themed birthday together. | Printable Studio 505

Spa Birthday Party Foods

Cute spa party cake

You can’t have a birthday party without a spectacular birthday cake. This spa cake looks too pretty to eat but sounds too delicious to pass up. On the inside, the cake is made up of vanilla cake, graham cracker crust, and strawberry cheesecake filling. A graham cracker crust buttercream frosting tops the cake. It’s decorated with fondant pieces made to look like nail polish, makeup palettes, a sleep mask, and other spa goodies. | Saving Cakes

cute spa party food cupcakes with eye mask

Opt for spa-themed cupcakes if you don’t want to fuss with a complicated layer cake. Vanilla cupcakes are filled with raspberry jam and topped with a fresh raspberry frosting. The sleep mask is made out of royal icing, and a fresh raspberry tops each one. They’re so simple and pretty. You could even use this spa party food as spa party favors to go with a fun eye mask. | Posh Little Designs

fun cake for spa party with gummy candy floral wreath cake

Looking for an easy DIY cake? Try this floral wreath cake made with gummy candies. You can make your own simple cake any flavor you’d like and top it with vanilla frosting. Use different varieties of gummy candies to create a pretty floral wreath around the top. The calm, relaxing colors and flowery vibe fit in nicely with the spa theme. | Handmade Charlotte

Spa party water recipe with citrus fruit

Any spa knows the importance of adequate hydration. Make your at-home spa the best in town by whipping up some citrus bliss infused water. Even kids who don’t normally enjoy water will gulp down this pretty and refreshing drink filled with orange, lemon, and lime slices. | Simply Stacie

fruit charcutteri board for spa party food

Instead of heavy foods, opt for light and healthy options for spa party food. This tropical charcuterie board, for example, is an excellent choice. Fresh and dried fruits, nuts, salty snacks, and some meat and fish will go well with your spa getaway theme. You can look at more snack board ideas for your gathering. | Gennifer Rose

individual snack ideas for spa birthday party food for the girls

Keep things simple and healthy with veggies and hummus in individual cups. There’s no chopping, measuring, or worrying about guests scooping too much of the dip onto their plates. These are perfectly sized for your guests to grab and enjoy as they mingle. You may also want to try this idea with small fruit skewers and fruit dip. | About a Mom

easy fruit tray party food for spa birthday

A fruit tray platter is a welcome addition to any party. It’s colorful, flavorful, and a tasty sweet option to have on hand for those who don’t want to indulge in cake or perhaps have gluten allergies. This beautiful spread includes a colorful array of berries, melon, citrus fruits, bananas, and yogurt dip. | Recipes From a Pantry

Cute Spa Party Food easy recipe guacamole dip

Make some spa-licious avocado guacamole to serve with chips or crackers. Use homemade or store-bought guac and add red pepper lips, cucumber slices eyes, and a lettuce spa cap. | Chickabug

Spa Birthday Party Games and Activities

Keep it low-cost with some fun spa party activities and games. These fun things to do at a spa party are easy to download and print. They include a supply list and activity game directions so that you are organized and know exactly what to do! Get your spa party games printable here.

Fun Spa Party Game for a Sleepover Birthday Party

Get the girls giggling with this fun spin the bottle nail polish game. Choose 10 different nail polish colors to place around the board. Whichever color it lands on, that’s the color the girl has to use for her manicure and pedicure. | One Creative Mommy

DIY Spa Party Craft make flip flops

Buy inexpensive flip-flops and stick-on gems to make DIY spa shoes that sparkle! The girls will have fun making their own fancy spa shoes to wear to show off their pedicures later. The personalized robes are a fantastic idea, too. | See Vanessa Craft

Hair Station for Spa Party

Set up a hair station so each girl can try out a brand-new ‘do. Provide curling wands, curling irons, straighteners, and blow dryers to achieve the desired look. An adult or older teen will need to use the heat styling tools. A braiding station is a viable alternative if you don’t want to use heated tools. | Meaningful Mama

Fun Cucumber Eye masks for spa party

Indulge in some cucumber masks with the girls! Slather on your favorite DIY recipe or use those handy dandy face masks from the store. Add cucumbers slices to the eyes to reduce puffiness and feel like you’re really at the spa. | Project Nursery

Spa Birthday Party Favors and Gifts

Whip up some homemade bath bombs for kids with a surprise inside. Choose your favorite essential oils to add to them—our favorites are lavender, roman chamomile, or ylang ylang. You can put magic grow animal pills inside to make bath time a blast for your guests. | Frugal Coupon Living

fun rainbow bath salts for spa party favor

Go wild with color with this gorgeous gift of rainbow bath salts. You’ll use mica powder to dye Epsom salts first. Add your favorite essential oils to each color, and then layer them into small jars once they’re dry. | Juggling Act Mama

Give each girl a mani-pedi in a jar for the ultimate spa experience. Have some older kids around to help give each kid a manicure and pedicure, or hire someone to help you out for a few hours. They’ll love having their own kits with nail files, toe seperators, and nail polish to take home to keep their nails looking gorgeous. | Frugal Coupon Living

fun budget-friendly spa basket party favor from the Dollar tree

Looking for an affordable spa gift basket idea? Here’s one using only items from the Dollar Tree. Each basket costs around $10 to make and will give each recipient a basket, bath bombs, a candle, headband,  body wash, loofah, body scrub, loofah, and more. You can get a lot of bang for your buck at Dollar Tree. | Savvy Honey

sugar scrub recipe for a girls spa party

Prep small jars with a homemade sugar scrub to send home with your party guests. We have a simple recipe using sugar, sweet almond oil, castile soap, and your favorite essential oils. | Frugal Coupon Living

diy whipped body butter for spa party

You’ll want to make extra jars of this unicorn body butter so you can keep some for yourself. Use shea butter coconut oil, and essential oils to create a rich, creamy moisturizer all the girls will love. The combination of ylang ylang, orange, and lemon essential oils is refreshing and smells fantastic. | Crayons and Cravings

DIY lavender milk bath spa party favor

Make this lavender milk bath for the ultimate in relaxation. This recipe only takes five minutes to make, so it’s the perfect spa party favor. The soothing milk bath hydrates skin, and the lavender adds a calming effect. | Crafts by Amanda

DIY face mask for spa party with bowls and paint brush

Using a paint brush is fun for adding a face mask during DIY facials. Have bowls and brushes to add the mask to your face. As the girls relax, perhaps a nice shoulder massage using lotion would top a wonderful spa day at home. Be sure to have a headband, washcloth/towels and warm water for an easy wipe off.

Spa party ideas for 10 year olds

Planning ahead? Pin this post to come back to it as you make your food and decorations for your child’s upcoming spa birthday party. Be sure to share on Pinterest or leave a comment below about what worked for you, what you loved and more!

More Themed Party Ideas for Girls

Turn the spa gathering into a spend the night! Take a look at these Sleepover Party Ideas for the girls and add them to your spa party ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Is this a spa bachelorette party idea? If so, add these Bachelorette Party Ideas too including our incredibly fun Bachelorette Party Games. Pin to Pinterest.

Bachelorette Party Ideas

We love themed parties. Take a look look a more fun birthday party ideas for boys and girls.

  • Jungle Party Ideas
  • Pirate Party Ideas
  • Minnie Mouse Birthday Party Ideas
  • Winter One-derland Party Ideas
  • Cat Party Ideas
  • Tea Party Ideas
  • Blippi Birthday Party Ideas
  • Baby Shark Party Ideas
  • Fortnite Birthday Party Ideas
  • Spy Party Ideas
  • Disney Princess Party Ideas
  • Thomas the Train Party Ideas
  • Troll Party Ideas
  • Blue Clues Birthday Ideas
  • LEGO Birthday Party Ideas
  • Camping Party Games
  • Mad Scientist Party Ideas
  • Star Wars Party Ideas
  • Camouflage Camo Birthday Ideas
  • Toy Story Party Ideas
  • Space Party Ideas
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Party Ideas
  • Pokemon Birthday Ideas
  • Harry Potter Birthday Ideas
  • Paw Patrol Party Ideas
  • Rockin Geology Rock Party Ideas
  • Sleepover Party Ideas
  • Art Birthday Party Ideas

You can keep parties small or even celebrate small celebrations every six months. Take a look at these…

  • Family Birthday Celebrations
  • Half Birthday Ideas
  • Surprise Birthday Party Ideas
  • Birthday Party Games for Kids



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Kindergarten to High School Time Capsule Printable

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April 5, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media

published date: April 05, 2022
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Learn what is a time capsule and what to put inside. Plus, download and print this adorable Kindergarten to High School Time Capsule Printable: A printable time capsule to keep throughout your child’s school years filled with the best of memories.

Time stands still for no one and that is especially true when your kids are growing up. Turn back time and celebrate how things have changed with a time capsule! This time capsule printable is so much fun and it’s a great way to keep those precious memories alive.

What is a Time Capsule?

A time capsule is a container that is filled with items that represent a specific time period. Time capsule ideas are items including anything from photos and clothes to toys and trinkets.

The purpose of a time capsule is to put these items in the keepsake and bury it somewhere so that it can be opened at a later date to remind people of what life was like during that time. Burying it, might just be putting it in the deep crevices of a utility room or other hidden room in the house. A perfect time to open this is a milestone event like a birthday, graduation or wedding.

What to Put in Your Time Capsule?

what to put inside a time capsule photos

There are no set rules for what you should put in your time capsule, but here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Photographs of you, your friends, and your family
  • Newspaper clippings from the time period
  • A list of songs that were popular during that time
  • Movie tickets or posters
  • Clothing items from the time period
  • Sports memorabilia

In our time capsule worksheets, we include the following…

  • Teacher
  • School
  • Photo
  • Favorite Subject
  • Favorite TV show
  • Favorite Movie
  • Favorite Book
  • Favorite Song
  • Favorite Food
  • Favorite Activity
  • Favorite Saying/Quote

The sheets also provide an opportunity to answer the following time capsule questions…

  • When I grow up I want to be…
  • My best friends are…
  • I’m really awesome at…
  • After school I like to…
  • Next year I look forward to…
  • This year I got better at…
  • Something new I learned

How to Make a Time Capsule?

There are lots of different ways to make a time capsule, but here is one easy way to do it:

  1. Choose a time capsule container. This could be anything from a cardboard photo box to a plastic Sterilite container with a lid.
  2.  Decorate the container however you like. You can paint it, draw on it, or use stickers to decorate it.
  3. Collect items that represent the time period. As mentioned earlier, these could be photos, newspaper clippings, clothing items, etc. Anything that is important during the time you’re representing works.
  4. Put the items in the container and seal it shut. The sealing process depends on how you’re going to store the container until you open it. If the plan is to bury the time capsule, you’ll want to make sure it is sealed tightly so that water cannot get in. If you’re going to store it inside, a simple piece of tape over the lid will suffice.
  5. Choose a date for when you want to open the time capsule. This could be 5 years from now, 10 years from now, or even 50 years from now.
  6. Label the container with the date and a description of what is inside.
  7. Bury or store the capsule somewhere safe.

How to Open a Time Capsule?

There are two ways to handle a time capsule. The first way is to simply bury it and forget about it until the date that you have chosen to open it. The second way is to store it in a safe place and then open it on the date that you have chosen.
If you want to bury your time capsule, it is a good idea to mark the spot so that you can find it later. If you choose to store your time capsule, make sure to put it in a place where it will not be damaged by water or bugs.

Printable Time Capsule Ideas

printable time capsule worksheets

Now that you know all about time capsules, why not try making one of your own? This printable time capsule template is the perfect way to get started.

This colorful printable is designed to be put together when your child enters kindergarten and opened when they graduate. It’s a great way to remember all the things that were important during their school years.

The time capsule printable PDF set includes an informational page and pages for each year of school. To use them, print out the time capsule worksheet PDF and fill them out each year on the last day of school.

Last Day of School Time Capsule Includes:

  • Pre-K Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Kindergarten Time Capsule Worksheet
  • First Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Second Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Third Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Fourth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Fifth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Sixth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Seventh Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Eighth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Freshman Year Ninth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Sophomore Year Tenth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Junior Year Eleventh Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
  • Senior Year Twelfth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet

What you get with purchase:

  • 16 Last Day of School Time Capsule Printable PDF Instant Download Sheets

Unlike the type of time capsule that is buried, you’ll store yours in a safe place in your home so you can access it each year and add to it.
Add the completed forms with photos and a few special items to the container so that when graduation rolls around your family has a sweet reminder of your child’s journey.

graduation party decorations for the best outdoor graduation party ideas

It makes a perfect Graduation Party Idea. It is instant graduation décor that literally tells a story. Hang on a graduation party banner – perhaps glue each sheet to scrapbook paper and hang using Photo Clip String Lights – and see how your child has grown and changed from pervious years.

Just print it out your Time Capsule Printables and make it unique to your child. Use year after year with all your children and their siblings. Enjoy making your time capsule!

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How to Print at Staples

Don’t have a printer? You can print at your local print shop or your Staples Printing Center. Watch this video for how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your DIY child’s or family time capsule craft.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

More Family Traditions and Fun Ideas

In addition to creating a family’s  time capsule, enjoy these Family Traditions. Some of our favorite family memories come from this list including family game night, Valentine hearts on the door, and early birthday time capsule interviews. You can even look at the birthday time capsule in these birthday ideas.  Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of a fun tradition! Take a look at these Last Day or School Ideas. Our favorite end of the year idea was silly string. Of course the beginning of the school year needs traditions too.  Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of end of the year traditions, Enjoy these End of the Year Printables. Perfect for teachers, the classroom, families and parents. Pin to Pinterest.



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Tips for T.J.Maxx The Runway Collection

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February 5, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Coupons, Extreme Couponing, Facebook, Fashion, Frugal Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Instagram, Nordstrom Clothes, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Retail, Social Media

published date: March 29, 2022
modified datt: February 05,2023

Hey Maxxinistas! Take a look at how to get designer brands for less. Follow these Tips for T.J.Maxx The Runway Collection. Your resale might even find you spending nothing but getting at least a wear or two out of a something special! Get the max for the minimum… maybe even make money (potential income)!

how to shop t.j. maxx the runway collection for less

You know me… chasing high-end, for less.

I have had quite a struggle finding enough dresses for a multi-event Cuban wedding in Miami. First, my everyday style is pajama wear. Second, I have a large family and it gets pricy trying to dress everyone.

After months of preparing ahead, I stumbled on a little secret… The Runway Collection at T.J.Maxx carries many of the SAME ITEMS found in high-end stores including Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Anthropologie, etc. That means I could 1.) Get what I love 2.) Not spend too much 3.) If I desired, resell it for almost the same price I purchased it for on a place like Poshmark (sign up and use code LANGSTONA for $10) or thredUP.

How to shop designer brands at T.J. Maxx

First, go to https://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/shop/runway/. When shopping for designer brands on T.J.Maxx online, I knew the brands I liked.

Second, in the search bar, enter the brand names you like.

Next, began saving dresses by adding items you like to your cart.

This next step is very important. You want to compare sizing and styling to high-end brand-name stores.

For example, once, I had a good runway selection of discount dresses that I liked, I went to Google and found the same dresses in high end department stores.

  • Nordstrom
  • Lord and Taylor
  • Neiman Marcus
  • Saks Fifth Avenue
  • Anthropologie

On these websites, I read reviews, compared sizing, and looked at review photos of how others styled the high end products I liked. If I could not find that exact dress, I looked for similar styles.

Another resource that was very helpful in comparing how others felt the dress fit was Rent the Runway. They have 100s of photos. Sometimes they even have the dress for sale, but I found the used dress was even more than the TJMaxx price.

Comparing the dresses I liked to designer dress reviews of others helped me narrow down my choices in styles, sizing and brands. Most of the dresses I found were still be sold for the retail price at these high end department stores.

Keep in mind, the inventory is often low. If you have found your size, grab the item while you can. You can always return it if you decide you do not like it. Just be aware of the T.J. Maxx return policy.

T.J. Maxx Runway Tips

Since I shared with you the steps I took to save on my brand name dresses, take a look at my own tips and T.J. Maxx Runway review purchases two brand name dresses.

First, want to know something I really learned while shopping online. The MSRP (manufacturer-suggested retail price) is actually much higher than what T.J. Maxx shows. This was surprising. T.J. Maxx was selling their savings short. Even when the price tag arrived, the label was higher than what they listed online.

High End Designer Gown

The first item I picked up was a discounted luxury gown for a black-tie wedding. I knew I likely wanted the brand Mac Duggal. When I did my research, this was the brand over and over that had dresses I loved.

T.j. Maxx rent the runway savings mac duggal

Sometimes T.J. Maxx had a number of Mac Duggal dresses, other times a small selection. When I found this yellow Mac Duggal Floral Gown With Cut Outs And Ruffle Sleeve, I feel and love and felt it was the perfect style for Miami.

Mac Duggal Dresses on Nordstrom Online

I compared around the web and look at the price I got at T.J. Maxx versus online at Nordstrom. This item was also in two colors (not yellow) on Rent the Runway and help me find the perfect size.

Notice a few things. T.J. Maxx lists this dress for $199.99 from $400. However, even listed at Nordstrom it is $598 (not the $400 TJMaxx lists.) That’s a huge savings!

High End Cocktail Dress

The next dress I needed was a cocktail group. In a shared Grandmillenial Facebook group I am in, people were talking about dresses for weddings. My eyes flew to the thread as I knew I needed a few more dresses for multiple events.

Someone mentioned the Hutch tulle dress they saw at Anthropologie was now at T.J. Maxx. They had not even had a chance to get it on sale on Anthro and they were thrilled to see it even less at T.J. I instantly began researching sizing.

Discounted Hutch Dress with Bow Tie on TJMaxx runway

This was one place I had a misstep. When researching sizing, the current dresses on Anthoropologie.com are running small. However, the last season (same style dresses) were running true to size. So I ordered three that were way too big. I did have to quickly re-order when my package arrived. I went to T.J. Maxx and quickly returned my large dresses to stay within my return window and to keep those charges for my next credit card billing cycle.

Anthropologie hutch dress bow tie

Notice the pricing. On Anthropologie ONLINE, the Hutch Bow Dress is $218. At T.J. Maxx, the Hutch Bow Tie Dress is listed at $59.99 from $120.

Discounted Hutch Cocktail Dress at TJ Maxx

The Hutch cocktail dress even arrived with a price tag of $230, so this style of dress was really a lot more! I felt like a Maxxinista with all these savings!

Note: Of the four dresses I received, one did have a zipper that was stubborn. I saw no quality issues on the other items.

T.J. Maxx Runway Stores

If you want to shop TJ Maxx’s Runway section in person, there are a number of T.J. Maxx Runway Store locations. Shop Atlanta, Beverly Hills, Boston, New York City, Washington D.C. Etc.

These are the states where Runway locations are listed on their website.

  • Alabama

  • Arizona

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Connecticut

  • Florida

  • Georgia

  • Hawaii

  • Illinois

  • Kansas

  • Massachusetts

  • Michigan

  • Minnesota

  • Missouri

  • Nevada

  • New Jersey

  • New York

  • North Carolina

  • Ohio

  • Pennsylvania

  • Rhode Island

  • South Carolina

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

  • Virginia

Every T.J. Maxx does not have The Runway. You can see The Runway Stores in each city of each state here.

At the stores, employees and cashiers might be able to tell you when items are further discounted, if they restock T.J. Maxx daily or when new shipments arrive to their T.J. Maxx store locations.

Rumor is to shop Monday when T.J. Maxx restocks products. Also, shop Wednesday mornings as that is when they discount their items even more!

T.J. Maxx Runway Brands

T.J. Maxx does not sell fakes. If you love luxury brands you can save. Examples of just a few of the name brands you can find the best deals on at T.J. Maxx include…

  • Akris

  • Balenciaga

  • Cèline

  • Herve Leger

  • Hutch

  • Givenchy

  • Gucci

  • Mac Duggal

  • Rag and Bone

  • Saint Laurent

  • St. John

  • Stuart Weitzman

  • Valentino

  • Vince

and so many more brands for less.

How to Save More on T.J. Maxx

Example of how to save at T.J. Maxx on Luxury Brand Prices

When you make that purchase, make sure you use a coupon code.

T.J. Maxx Coupon Codes

First, save this T.J. Maxx online coupon code. Use code SHIP89 to get free shipping when you spend $89 or more.

For the cheaper Hutch dress, I bought multiple sizes of the items I purchased. I bought within a 30 day period and then returned within that time, only to not feel the pain of a multi-purchase on my credit card.  This easily got my order to $89 and then I just swung by my local T.J.Maxx (it does not have to be a T.J.Maxx Runway location) to return the dress(es) I did not need.

T.J. Maxx Tag Colors

When shopping in person, know your tags. The tag color can help you understand your savings.

  • White Tag – Regular price
  • Purple Tag – Runway item
  • Blue Tag – Items with coordinating prices
  • Red Tag – Clearance price
  • Yellow Tag – Final markdown

How to Resell Designer Brand Clothing

make money selling tjmaxx luxury brand items

The T.J. Maxx hacks for the Maxxinistas!

Now let’s turn some of your purchases into cash. If your purchase item is a one time wear, consign the items you bought. You can use consign locally or use online consignment shops.

Join two places.

  • Poshmark

  • thredUp

Poshmark is perfect for taking control of items you want to sell. You are the consigner. You do the work. I know I can resell both my Hutch and Mac Duggal dresses for the purchase price I paid.

In the case of thredUP, you send in the dress, and they do the selling. They set the price and might be able to sell it for you. The dress is not in your possession. I found thredUP helpful for buying, but for selling my high end items. In fact, I mentioned the Miami wedding I was attending. I bought my teenage girls, eight dresses for under $80. They were brand names that I knew they would fit in from places like Dillards and Macy’s.

Look at these resell prices!

Hutch Dress

T.J. Maxx Price: $59.99
Anthropologie Current Price: $230.00​
Poshmark Listing Price: $200 (potential income!)

Mac Duggal Gown

T.J. Maxx Price: $199.99​​
Nordstrom Current Price: $598.00​
Poshmark Listing Price: $319 (potential income!)

You might find you get to wear this dress for free if you can resell the dress for the same discounted price you bought it for… or even more!

It’s time to get the max for the minimum. Join Poshmark and thredUp today. Shop T.J. Maxx for tomorrow’s money-maker!

How the real question we are all left hanging with… why is T.J. Maxx so cheap?



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Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids

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September 6, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: March 29, 2022
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Looking for a fun outdoor scavenger hunt for kids? We’ve got you covered! Enjoy these 20 Outdoor Scavenger Hunt clue cards with cute, easy rhyming riddles to solve. Have good time with your family and friends solving these outdoor treasure hunt rhyming clues while at home, outside in nature.

20 Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

The weather is sunny and it’s time to get outside for some fun family activities! Looking for an exciting activity that both kids and adults can enjoy? An outdoor scavenger hunt for kids is the perfect solution! This type of hunt is perfect to get kids outside for a nice weekend day.

If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve got you covered with this helpful guide on how to set up your outdoor scavenger hunt.
With printable backyard outdoor scavenger hunt clues, all you have to do is click, download, print, and place the kids’ riddles around the yard! This kid’s activity is instant fun with little prep!

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

First, let’s talk about the benefits of outdoor games. I mean truthfully, we could stop at the first benefit – it’s fun! But there are other reasons to get outside and get activity with the kids. This outdoor treasure hunt introduces cardiovascular activity getting that heart pumping. Of course the benefits of cardiovascular activity are the release of endorphins. Additionally, the sun is perfect for Vitamin D which also plays a big part in controlling the level of serotonin in your body.

This all becomes a no brainer! Outdoor Scavenger Hunt –> Fun + Vitamin D + Endorphins + Serotonin = Instant Mood Boost

Now that we all agree, outdoor play is important, let’s talk about what comes with this fun outdoor game. This set includes 20 Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Clues. With 20 creative rhyming cards, it’s easy to pick clues that work best for your yard.

What are some good scavenger hunt clues?

These outdoor scavenger hunt riddles are done for you. They are adorable clues that take children high, low, forward and back. Clues can be uncovered in the back yard, front yard and on various outdoor lawn and garden items.

Bird feeder clue card for outdoor scavenger hunt

A few outside treasure hunt clues include:

Fill me up with seeds and hang me up high. I will bring winged visitors down from the sky.

This scavenger hunt clue can be easily seen. You can find it in an area where the grass is green!

To the tallest tree here, you should go. You’ll soon have a clue if you search high and low.

When it’s time for cooking for outdoor eating, the flames put out can such a heating.

Scavenger Hunt rhymes and answers are included with your purchase. The answers to these backyard treasure hunt clues include locations that are common like:

  • Chair or bench
  • Rock
  • Bird Feeder
  • Garbage can
  • Leaves
  • Mailbox
  • Sandbox
  • Grill
  • Water garden hose

Want the mystery hunt to last a long time? Use all of the clues. Prefer a shorter hunt for younger kids? Just use a few clue cards. If you have a clue that doesn’t fit your home, leave that treasure clue card out of the hunt. You choose the orders of the clue cards, so one left off the game really isn’t noticeable.

Try a buddy system too. For this game, toddlers can be helped by teens. A fun way to bond is to pair young kids with older kids. this might be for a little help but the hunt is quite easy and it will be really cool to see the young kiddos excited over their correct guess and answer!

How to you make an Outdoor Scavenger Hunt?

What makes this outdoor game the best is it requires little prep. You could be sitting down on the couch and say “I feel like an outdoor activity for the kids” and all of a sudden have the game downloaded, printed, cut and prepped in 15 minutes time.

What you’ll need:

  • Printable backyard outdoor scavenger hunt clues (download below)
  • The answers & clues page to help with harder clues or organize yourself
  • A pen or pencil
  • Scissors
  • Prizes or snacks, optional

Its’ easy to set up scavenger hunt clues for kids.

How to set it up:

  1. Print out the outdoor scavenger hunt clues.
  2. Read through the clues and choose the ones that you want to use.
  3. Using tape, tacks, or place the cards around the yard.
  4. Make sure you mark which card you used on the clues & answers sheet.
  5. Set up a yummy treat or activity for the last clue.
  6. It’s time to unleash the players!

Once you’re done setting up the kids scavenger hunt, it’s time to give the first clue to start the hunt!

First outside scavenger hunt clue

The participants will work together to find all of the scavenger hunt items and return to you with the completed list wins the game.

With an at home scavenger hunt it’s less likely the kids will get stuck on a clue, making it a great option for families with younger kids or for a kids’ activity during a backyard birthday party.

People of all ages can get in on the activity. You can even have the entire block get in on the fun by transferring this into a neighborhood scavenger hunt.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Printable

Outside Scavenger Hunt Clues for Kids

So you’re ready to unleash the activity, release the good brain juices and create good memories outside. It’s time to print.

What you get with purchase:

  • 20 Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Riddles for Kids PDF Instant Download
  • Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Riddles Answer Key

All files are 8.5″x 11″ and meant to be printed and trimmed yourself. These files are yours to keep and print as many times as you like for personal use.

Download the outdoor scavenger hunt today!

Get the Outdoor Scavenger Hunt PDF

Scavenger Hunt Ideas & Tips

Whether you’re looking for ideas for an indoor scavenger hunt or outdoor scavenger hunt, we’ve got you covered.

Here are some fun ideas to make the game even more challenging and enjoyable:

  1. Give each player a clue that they are in charge of so the kids can take turns leading the family.
  2. Hide a special bonus item for the players to find and return to you for a prize.
  3. If players get stuck on a clue, they can ask the host for help, but they cannot show them the card.
  4. Time each player and see who can complete the scavenger hunt in the shortest amount of time.
  5. Award bonus points for creative scavenger hunt finds.
  6. Pick a theme and have everyone dress up like spies or in their silliest summer beach outfit – the ideas for funny outfits are endless!

No matter how you decide to play, an outdoor scavenger hunt is always a blast! Get outside this spring and summer with exciting activities that are easy to pull together for any occasion.

Open the door, get outdoors and explore. But before you do, be sure to download our printable backyard outdoor scavenger hunt clues for your next family activity.

More Outdoor Fun

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Fun & Creative Graduation Party Games

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March 29, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

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How to plan a graduation party at home can be a bit of a challenge. First, it’s not a life event that happens every year but when it does, it’s very special and you want to make guest of honor feel very important. Host the best graduation party with some fresh ideas. These 11 fun graduation party games and hilarious activities will create the graduation party of your dreams. Congratulations grad!

School’s out… for summer! School’s out… forever! – alright, alright. You don’t have to keep singing, Alice Cooper. We all know the next verse is I’m bored to pieces and we have the perfect solution for an end of the year party for your grad!

Graduation is a special time to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduate. It’s also a time for family and friends to come together and enjoy each other’s company. If you’re looking for some graduation party games or creative ideas, we’ve got you covered.

Graduation parties can sometimes feel like anything but a celebration. Guests tend to break off into their age groups, chat, and eat a few appetizers. The younger crowd might stand around in the backyard laughing and snacking. There’s usually a divide in the group that doesn’t feel like a good time.

Whether you’re celebrating high school graduation, preschool graduation, kindergarten graduation or even a college graduation, we have some fun ideas that will get guests of all ages interacting and having a blast.

Backyard Graduation Party Ideas

If the weather is nice, expanding your party to include the outdoors, is a great way to have a little more space when planning a graduation party at home. A backyard graduation party theme can be decorated in such a cute way too!

Hang those adorable lights, circle up some chairs, and make cozy spaces for your guests to gather. You might even want to set up a fire pit or use a pop-up tent to set the area up for an outdoor party.

graduation party decorations for the best outdoor graduation party ideas

More of the best outdoor graduation party ideas include…

Graduation Party Decorations

The first thing to consider when staging a party is the graduation party décor.  it doesn’t have to be difficult and you can decorate with things you have like your grad’s gown, cap and tassel. Also create a table of photos throughout the life of your grad. School photos could finally be put to great use. Balloon garland is pretty trendy and can easily be found online. It makes the perfect backdrop an a really cute graduation party decoration. Black, gold and white are a perfect color pallet or show some school spirit and use your school colors.

Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting really established the ambiance. Borrow lost of extension cords to get this accomplished. We really cute night lighting ideas for the backyard and deck or grab your upcycled Christmas lights and string, string, string. This outdoor grad party decor is very low-cost.

Drink & Food Bars

Full tummies create happy guests. If you want to save money, save elsewhere. Food is a must but you can come up with some low0cost graduation party food ideas. Using folded tables, create food bars. Great ideas are a dessert table with cute finger food like mini cookies or no-bake diploma cookies. A popcorn bar also keeps the budget low and allows everyone to add flavors and candies they like. A drink station can be simple. Toss glass bottles or soda cans in iced galvanized buckets. Easy-peasy.

Photo Booth

Memories are kept best when captured on camera. You don’t have to spend a fortune and hire a party photographer. Instead, create your own DIY graduation photo booth with a few graduation photo booth props.

Music

Of course adding a karaoke machine, dance floor and band could be quite fun, but you can keep it simple with a graduation party playlist. Don’t spend too much time on this. Using Spotify, Apple Music or Amazon Music should quickly create a playlist for you. Ten songs you will definitely want to include to your graduation party playlist are…

  1. Graduation (Friends Forever) by Vitamin C
  2. Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) by Green Day
  3. We Are Young by Fun feat. Janelle Monáe
  4. Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
  5. School’s out for Summer by Alice Cooper
  6. Firework by Katy Perry
  7. Photograph by Nickelback
  8. The Climb by Miley Cyrus
  9. Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey
  10. I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

You also can put on instrumental music in the background to not distract from the party discussion.

Outdoor Graduation Party Games

There are plenty of games you can take outdoors. In addition to grad party décor, party food, and music, also make sure you have activities to entertain your guests. Fresh ideas for DIY backyard games include Tic Tac Toe Frisbee, Giant Connect Four, Ladder Toss, Giant Jenga, and Backyard Bowling. These yard games have been played time and time again and are always lots of fun.

Backyard Graduation Party Ideas Games

We have plenty of outdoor party games if you are looking for ways to entertain your party guests and guest of honor.

  • Outdoor Games for the Backyard

  • Splashtastic Minute to Win it Games with Water

  • Outdoor Minute to Win it Games

However, this celebration has a theme! If you want to stick to the graduation theme, take a look at our popular 11 Graduation Party Games. They are sure to stand out and offer something unique and memorable.

Graduation Party Games

Now that your space looks great, let’s talk activities. Planning graduation party games that get your guests up and interacting is a great way to make your party a memorable one.

Here are some fun grad party games that will keep your guests entertained:

Diploma Relay Race

This game is perfect for a backyard graduation party! Have guests form groups of two and get into a line shoulder to shoulder. Place a diploma between the pair, and race to get across the finish line fastest. Drop the diploma, and you have to go back to the start. Oh did we mention, this is a game where you can’t use your hands? Better get creative!

Toast to the Grad

Is it even a backyard party without an obstacle course game? In this speed test, players will race with their wine glass filled with water around the obstacles to be the team who fills their bucket the fastest. Be sure to have plenty of towels on hand!

Name That Tune

Take a walk down memory lane as guests try to guess songs from the graduate’s years in school. This game is perfect for those who love to sing along and don’t want to get as active.

Memory Bank

This might be the best part of your party… Gather up the tissues and have each guest fill out a great memory they have of the graduate. Have the grad read through the cards and try to guess who wrote each one.

This is also a great way to gather cards that the graduate can read later or even take with them as they move into their new stage. If you prefer, you can do words of wisdom instead. You really can’t go wrong with either idea!

Pass the Parcel

This game is so fun if you are generous with the Saran Wrap parcel party favors. Fill your plastic wrap ball with full size candy bars, smarties candy, and a great prize in the center. The winner has the ball at the end of the game once all the layers have been removed.

The Key to Success

This game is quite tasty. If you have heard of a pie eating contest, you will love this game. Fill a pan with shaving cream and dig around the find the key… but guess what!?! Your hands are behind your back.

Dip-Low-Ma

Grab some balloons and see if you can keep them in the air! Dip it low and pick it up slow… man, I feel on a roll with throwback songs. I mean, if you hare a graduation playlist, this is a song to add and play during this fun game. Include more songs that fit the graduation year and theme and add them to the Name that Tune party game.

Are you Smarter than a Grad?

Alright smarty pants! This game is adults vs the kids. From pop culture to academic questions, see if which generation can declare they are smarter. The winners will get the most correct answers.

Charades

Split up into teams with an equal amount of players. In this classic game, similar to Taboo or forbidden words, act out themed words and see if your teammate can guess the word.

Steal the Cap

Divide players again. This is a perfect outdoor party games. Similar to steal the bacon, steal the grad cap (or baseball cap).

Don’t Drop the Tassel

In this fun game, pass a graduation caps tassel from the first player to the next. Split players in equal teams and get the tassel from the front of the line to the back. What’s the catch? You can’t use your hands. You will need a spoon in this silly game.

Ready to get organized and play a few of these game ideas? Put the play in the party plan and grab all of these grad party games with your graduation party checklist of games supplies.

Graduation Party Games Printable

Keep the entertainment flowing with endless graduation party ideas and activities for all! Perfect for a college, 8th grade or even a high school graduation party, these hilarious activities are sure to make your guests laugh.

graduation party games printable sheets

What you get with your printable graduation games purchase:

  • 11 Graduation Party Games Ideas List PDF Instant Download with Directions and Supply List
  • Bonus: Charades Cards Template Grid
  • Bonus: Diploma Relay Certificate

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Put the plan back in the party! We hope these graduation party games help to make your celebration one to remember for years to come. Cheers to the graduate!

More Party Ideas

Love a 60 second challenge? Take a look at our 16 Graduation Games Minute to Win it Style. All you need is a stop watch, some imagination and a few supplies. Ready… set… go!

Minute to Win it Graduation Games printable sheets

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