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Family Traditions for Fall

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published date: August 08, 2021
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Family activities solidify healthy family relationships. As you begin to gather your fall family bucket list this season, be sure to add these Family Traditions for Fall.

While your kids are at home, it is important to create family traditions. This can be done with the change of seasons and the change of activities available in one’s area. Family traditions are a set of activities you repeat within a family. Traditions make each family unique as they are experiences that not every family will have. When you combine family traditions, you create your own unique family blueprint.

As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to turn, try some of these fall family activities. They can be done alone, with your immediate family, or you can incorporate a few of these fall ideas with the company of others like at a Friendsgiving Gathering.

Family Traditions for Fall

Enjoy these family traditions, important for creating family memories. As you establish more family memories, the bond of relationships grows stronger. These fall family traditions are sure to be new “notches” in your kids’ memory bank.

Fall Family Bucket List

One way to look organized into a season is with Family Bucket Lists. Bucket lists allow kids to look forward to unique family activities and keep parents organized to fit in all the fall activities they can.

Fall Bucket List Ideas Printable PDF

Fall Bucket List Ideas:

  • Collect Leaves to Create Nature Art

  • Make a Fall Wreath

  • Rake & Jump in a Pile of Leaves

  • Make S’mores

  • Visit a Corn Maze

  • and more Fall Bucket List Ideas

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

For the kids that love to be hands-on, pumpkin patches are traditionally set up for guests to walk around and pick up their own pumpkins. They can be found in cities (perhaps in a church parking lot) or in the country, visit a pumpkin farm. If you are able to get a a “real” pumpkin patch, it create a learning environment for your kids to see pumpkins are not always found on the shelf but first begin from growing on a vine.

Go to a Fall Festival

Our favorite fall festival is found at local farms, year after year. Look for an event that has a corn maze, hayride, burlap slides, petting farms, and more. It might be a day trip away from the city, but doing something out of the norm creates the most vivid memories.

Go Apple Picking

One of our favorite things to do is to go apple picking.  In late August, September and early October, there’s no better way to take in the beautiful time of year than an afternoon spent in the apple orchard of a little farm, away from the hustle and bustle of the produce aisle in the supermarket. The fall adventure makes for some amazing photos!

Apple Baking Day

Apples certainly make for great healthy snacks all by themselves, however, fall is the time to begin baking. If you find yourself with a surplus of apples, bake as much as you can and consider gifting the extra baked goods to neighbors, teachers, friends and more.  Pair your apple recipes with this adorable Thankful for You Gift Tag for fall.

Carve a Pumpkin

Carving a pumpkin is the All-American fall traditions. It is best done at the end of October so the pumpkin does not rot before Halloween. Enjoy over 700+ Free Pumpkin Templates for carving and be sure to follow this Pumpkin Hack to keep your carved pumpkin from getting rotten. You can also go outside the traditional norm of carving and try these no-carve pumpkin ideas.

Play Fall Games

Host a game day. This can be a larger event where you invite friends and family or it can be a family game night where you create the most intimate memories among your immediate family. The best thing about fall game parties is you can keep the house clean and free of germs choosing to host outside.

Fall Games to Play

Boo Your Neighbors

Get your neighbors involved with a friendly game of boo-ing. Boo your neighbors by going to their front door. Dropping a treat or bag of candy and running just after ringing the doorbell. The goal is to continue to fall tradition until all of the neighborhood is booed. Download Free You’ve Been Booed Printables.

Thanksgiving Tree

One of the best things to do every fall is taking a gratitude challenge. This can be done through a nightly dinner conversation in a 30-Day Gratitude Challenge or you can create a Thanksgiving tree. Put a few dry branches in a vase and have everyone add hanging leaves (made from construction paper) with messages of thanks.

Cook with Pumpkin

When the first leaf falls, the flavors of pumpkin are everywhere . Teach your kids to enjoy the mixture of cinnamon and squash with pumpkin recipes. You can create your own pumpkin recipes from scratch or bake easy pumpkin recipes with these canned pumpkin recipes -pumpkin recipes from breakfast to dessert and everything in between

Volunteer

In a season of giving thanks, be sure to also give back. Paying it forward is as much a gift for someone else as it is for you. Find a service project you can commit to for the season such as creating fall turkey kits or homeless kits.  Volunteering provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Plus, intrinsically, it gives to you just as much as it gives back to someone else!

Decorate for Fall

Pull at your fall decorations or get to the Dollar Tree and buy some new ones. There are many low-cost Fall Décor Ideas for decorating the home. Don’t forget your child to decorate their little corner of the home, their bedroom.

Have a Bonfire Night

Gather some firewood and get ready to have a bonfire. A family bonfire can take place on an overnight camping trip or in your own backyard. Try different and unique S’mores recipes as well as these campfire cones – your kids will love them and their hands will be free of sticky marshmallows.

Fall Foliage Drive

As the leaves begin to turn, take a Scenic Drive. This can be a day trip or a weekend trip to the mountains. Our family has rented a cabin in a state park, visited caves, had picnics, and walked a few trails. Keep in mind the colors of the leaves in the mountains will change a lot faster than most cities. You can keep track of the Fall Foliage Report with Weather.gov.

More Yearly Family Traditions

Family activities can go beyond the season of fall. Look at these year-round Family Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Family Traditions for Christmas and Family Traditions for Christmas Eve. Pin to Pinterest.



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Back to School Scavenger Hunt | School Supply Treasure Hunt

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published date: August 03, 2021
modified datt: February 23,2023

This Back to School treasure hunt at home is so much fun. You can turn school supply shopping into something unique and fun with these school-themed rhyming riddles for kids. This Back to School Scavenger Hunt includes 20 clues that send the kids on an at-home treasure hunt looking for their school supplies. The end of summer can be hard. Get excited about the return to school!

back to school treasure hunt clues for kids

Doesn’t anyone love the smell of a brand-new box of crayons?! Back to school is such a fun season as it is but when you add in a fun activity like these Back to School Scavenger Hunt Riddles, it takes the task of gathering school supplies to a whole other level! Having a scavenger hunt for kids is always a good idea and with this one being back-to-school themed, you know it’s going to be a great time starting off the holiday season!

Kids love fun ideas created out of boring occasions – like back to school supply shopping for a new school year. Create a new back to school tradition with this memorable idea for the kids.

How do you make a scavenger hunt for kids at home?

It’s actually really simple to make an at-home scavenger hunt for kids. Using common places like the front yard, bedroom, and utensil drawer, your kids will go on an adventure through the home seeking clue after clue with rhyming riddles to guide them.

A kids’ scavenger hunt for back to school can have a small treasure with each found clue or a jackpot of treasures at the end of the hunt. If using a small gift with each new location, make sure your kids have a basket, bag, or even a backpack to help them collect their back to school supplies.

What things do I need for school?

Back to school basics include a few school supplies you can find at your local stores. Many of these items are the same year after year, no matter what your age or grade.

  • Number 2 pencils

  • Erasers

  • Pencil case

  • Notebook paper

  • Crayons

  • Highlighters

  • Glue

  • Scissors

  • Pens

  • Markers

  • Backpack

  • Lunchbox

Older kids might need things like graphing paper and graphic calculators. Add to the list of items needs for your particular grade level, school, or classroom teacher.

back to school supply scavenger hunt clues for kids

Scavenger Hunt for Back to School

Once you have all of your child’s school supplies, add one school supply item to each clue for up to 20 items.  Have fewer items, use fewer clues, or split up packaging like pencils, highlighters and/or markers. The best thing about the kids school supply scavenger hunt, is you adapt it to your situation. Pick the order. Pick the clue. Number them. Hide them with a school supply. Done.

Send your kids on an at home treasure hunt adventure!

What kinds of rhyming riddles are part of this scavenger hunt for Kids?

While I can’t give you ALL the riddles, below is just a short and sweet sampling of what you’ll find with this fun Back to School printable.

Back to School Riddle #1

You’re doing great, on this school treasure hunt,

the next one is found on the grass out front.

Back to School Riddle #2

New school supplies are really quite neat.

You will find your next clue, in a place where we sit down to eat.

Back to School Riddle #3

A clock can tell time, a pencil can write.

What utensil do you use, to take a really big bite?

… and of course many more!

The easy school scavenger hunt includes twenty rhyming riddles. Use the entire set of clues or skip the ones that don’t fit your dwelling. Collect all the classroom supplies in a cute school supply treasure hunt for the return to the classroom.

The best thing about this Kids Scavenger Hunt is you can adapt it to your space. Don’t have a grill, skip that school riddle!

Can this scavenger hunt be used at school?

No, this scavenger hunt is ideal for at home. it is not a school scavenger hunt. Instead of classroom scavenger hunts, try our playground scavenger hunt to get to know your new recess environment. It will be their favorite place anyways! You can use the playground treasure hunt in the same way. With a little creativity, hide fun school supplies around the schoolyard playground and find them as you go.

What are scavenger hunt prizes?

SO each scavenger hunt usually has prizes that fit the theme. For example on an outdoor scavenger hunt, you might find a flashlight, ball, or whistle for a prize.

This school scavenger hunt’s prizes are school supplies. If your child might find the collection of back-to-school items boring, then add a few additions.

Creative ways to step up this school treasure hunt are adding a few special scavenger hunt prizes like…

  • Cute paper clips
  • A favorite book
  • A new lunch box
  • Fun snacks for school
  • Movies
  • Fun markers
  • Decorative clipboard

Make it your own scavenger hunt with fun ideas that fit your child.

School Supply Scavenger Hunt Printable

Ready to find those school supplies? You need your set of school riddles. Download and print the beginning of the school year scavenger hunt printable. It’s a great activity to awaken that sleepy academic summer and let those problem-solving skills get to work.

back to school scavenger hunt for kids

You also can choose the order of treasure hunt clues.   To set up the treasure hunt, number the clues on the back. That will help you arrange your clues in order when prepping the back to school activities for the kids. Keep the first clue to get started.

As we know, the end of summer can be hard. Download this fun way to look forward to the first day of school with a great scavenger hunt pre-game.

Get Back to School Scavenger Hunt Clues PDF

Free Back to School Printables

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More Fun Back-to-School Ideas

Back to school is a fun tradition for both kids and parents. While starting a new grade level and meeting a new teacher and friend can be a bit intimidating, it’s possible to make a back to school tradition fun with a few school games, back to school routines, and activities for kids.

Let’s start with the first week of school! Create routine and tradition with these super cute First Day of School Traditions. Send them off to school with warm memories. Pin to Pinterest.

back to school traditions

Need more Back to School fun? Check out these Free Back to School Printables. Fun activities, school games, lunchbox notes, photo props, and teacher gifts that you can print at no cost! Pin to Pinterest.

back to school printables

Were you looking for a school scavenger hunt? Getting to know a new school or the classroom is fun, but a playground scavenger hunt is quite epic. Team up before the first-day bell or gift to the classroom teacher for the kids to use. Scared kindergartners might like it for a kindergarten playdate before they start the new year. Print the picture scavenger hunt list and let toddlers, kindergartners, or younger students navigate their way around the premises. Pin to Pinterest.

fun outdoor activity park scavenger hunt at the playground

A new school might mean a new neighborhood. Get to know your surroundings with a fun neighborhood scavenger hunt. This can be used for older and younger kids as it comes with a cute checklist for the walk. Pin to Pinterest.

Want classroom scavenger hunts? Why not incorporate a science scavenger hunt to be used at school? Stem Scavenger Hunts can also be used in the classroom. Pin to Pinterest.



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Scripture Cards Printable

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published date: August 03, 2021
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Encouraging scripture card printables for moms, teens, dads, kids, toddlers and teachers. Plus make this really easy memory verse cute DIY keychain for bible verses on the go.

Scripture Cards Printable on the Go Craft

As a parent I lack guidance. Daily I try to do it on my own before surrendering to God. Those times I take the day’s challenges into my own hands, things fall apart. It’s incredibly liberating being able to cast all my burdens on the Lord.

These scripture cards were made with my family in mind. From toddlers, to teens, to myself and my husband we have bible verses cards to encourage us all. Feel free to use my creation to also equip your family with the Word of God.

Scripture Memory Cards PDFs

scripture cards printable

As we know from Hebrews, The word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword. If we are not equip with the weapon of the Holy Spirit, God’s word, then we are not protected in his armor. Instead of being a Christian soldier with a clumsy weapon, we can sharpen our tool by carrying it with us. Download  these Scripture Memory Card printables so that the Word dwells in us richly.

We have create a series of bible verse printables for each member of the family. If you are looking for words of encouragement from the bible, download these 20 bible verses bundles. Print, cut, laminate and display encouraging bible verses for mom, dad, kids and teachers on the bathroom mirror, in a lunch box, on your car dashboard, in a desk drawer and more. Even gift a card to a friend or another family member. Let’s surrender to God’s word and carry our armor.

Bible verses for mom

Bible verses for teen girls

Bible verses for teen boys

Bible verses for kids

Bible verses for toddlers

Bible verses for dads

Bible verses for teachers

Bible verses for Christmas

Bible Verses for Easter

How do I make my own bible verse card?

It’s easy to make your own scripture cards. You can purchase 3×5 index cards and rotate memory verses out continuously. It’s really nice to index cards you have memorized in a index card container to create a scripture memory box. Alternatively, you can attach them to a keychain.

Of course, you could also download our bible verse cards. We put together some of the most encouraging bible verse cards for teens, parents, teachers, toddlers and kids. Cards are great for memorizing. By laminating these cards you can keep them protected for a long time and by attaching them to a keychain, you can easily flip through a new daily bible verse.

Attaching scripture cards on a keychain is a great way to give testimony to others. When your keys are visible, so is the word of God! It’s also a great way to memorize scripture or can be turned into a fun Sunday School craft for teen girls. I personally attach my keys to the outside of my purse using a Retractable Keychain.

Scripture Memory Card Craft

You can also turn your printable bible verses into a fun craft. This scripture memorization card craft is a creative, fun and beautiful way to memorize bible verses. Plus you can literally take the word of God anywhere you want. With your bible verses printable, a laminator, scissors, and a fun keychain, they’re so easy to make! (In fact, they were made with the help of my toddlers!)

Supplies

  • Bible Verses printables
  • Laminator
  • 8.5 x 11 Laminating pouches
  • Scissors
  • Hole punch
  • Fun keychain

supplies for memory verse craft

Instructions

Have your scripture cards already printed on cardstock.

Heat your laminator. You will need a thermal system (not a cold setting.)

Place each 8.5 x 11 bible verses sheet in a laminating sheet. Laminate each page. Sometimes I run through the laminator twice for a tight seal.

bible verse cards for teen girls

Cut each card out for a set of 20 individual memory verse cards.

laminated bible verse cards cut

Hole punch the top left (or right) corner of each card.

hole punch bible verse cards

String through a keychain ring.

scripture cards craft bible verse cards on the go

Viola! You have your on-the-go memory verse cards!

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Christian Printables

We have more Christian printables. Everything from Sunday school, coloring pages and advent calendars for kids.

Free Sunday School Printables

Are you an educator? Before you plan your next Sunday school lesson, download these Free Sunday School Printables. Christian activities for kids, free Sunday school worksheets, crafts and more.

free Sunday school printables

Coloring Bible Verse Pages

One way to keep the word of God in your heart is through kinetic activity. Using color and movement, helps to tie the memory verses to your mind. Plus at the end of coloring, you have a really cool bible verse art work you can hang on your wall. Download these free  printable bible verse coloring pages.

bible verse coloring pages

Scripture Christmas Cards

Want a Christian alternative to Elf on the Shelf? Print our Advent Calendar Bible Verses for Kids. Twenty-four scripture Christmas cards. This creates 24 days of easy to read and understand Bible Verses that tell the story of Christmas, the birth of Christ. You can use this as an Advent Calendar for kids, with or without an Elf on the Shelf doll. Your elf can bring a new verses each day, staying true to the real reason for the Christmas season.

scripture cards for Christmas kids advent calendar



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The Best Fortnite Birthday Party Ideas

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Get ready to host the ultimate Fortnite party with these low-cost, easy-to-do Fornite Party ideas. Some of the best Fortnite Birthday Party Ideas including Fortnite party foods, games for kids, birthday party décor & more!

The Best Fortnite Party Ideas for Kids

Fortnite is one of the most popular games on the planet, so it’s no surprise that it’s one of the most requested birthday party themes. However, if you’ve done your research, you may have found that there aren’t a lot of ready-made Fortnite themed party supplies out there. Or if there are, they cost an arm and a leg. But don’t worry; we’ve found some epic Fortnite birthday party ideas that you can make yourself.

In this list of Fortnite party ideas below, you’ll find simple ideas for the cake, cookies, drinks, and other Fortnite-themed desserts. We’ve found some simple décor that’ll help bring the theme together. If you’ve got a little time, putting together your own Fortnite party favors is a cinch, too. We’ve even found a couple of games you can play to keep the kids entertained.

Ready to get started? Let’s go with these Fortnite Party ideas!


Fortnite Birthday Party Food

Looking for a Fortnite birthday cake that’s not too hard to make? You’re in luck with this Supply Drop Cake idea. All you need is a box-shaped cake, fondant, letter cookie cutters, and a yellow balloon inflated with helium. Of all the amazing cakes on Pinterest, this is the easiest idea for the average person (not a professional cake decorator) to pull off. This Fortnite cake is a double whammy because it also makes a cute centerpiece. | Parties Made Personal

In addition to this low-cost cake idea, if you are looking for an easy cake topper. Search Google for a Fornite image and print on cardstock. Add toothpicks with tape to make your own DIY Fortnite birthday cake topper.

This Durr Burger recipe is epic. If you have the time, you’ll be the party MVP for making them. They’re pretty simple to execute, but if you’re short on time, you could always order the burgers and add the tongue and the eyes yourself. Just make sure you get tall, meaty burgers because a flat, squished burger won’t do. | The Starving Chef

How scrumptious do these Fortnite Llama Bars look? They’re almost too pretty to eat. The blondies are packed with the purple and teal colors of the Loot Llama and topped with Fortnite sprinkles to complete the look. | Cutefetti

Anyone who plays the game will recognize these V-bucks Cookies right away. But don’t worry—they’re almost effortless. Use packaged sugar cookie dough to make the cookies and decorate them with dyed icing. You can pull these cookies together in no time flat. | Hunny I’m Home

Speaking of V-bucks, these V-bucks Cupcakes are a nice addition to your dessert table. Instead of a Fornite cake, try individual sweet treats on your food table. They’re more fun than just using cupcake toppers, but they’re still easy enough that they won’t take loads of time to decorate. | Saving You Dinero

When it comes to Fortnite party supplies, having life is a must! Medkits are a hot item in Fortnite. They’re rare, but they restore you to full health. These Fortnite MedKit Rice Krispies Snacks will be a huge hit with the kids as they enjoy them and pretend to restore their health. They’re easy to make with either homemade or store-bought Rice Krispie treats, fruit roll-ups, and a bit of icing. Add labels to quickly identify the food. | Hunny I’m Home

Kids will love drinking this Fortnite Slurp Juice at your party! Make it by combining Hawaiian Punch, Gatorade, and food coloring. Follow the tutorial to get it just right—you want the drink to look layered instead of the green and blue colors mixing together. | Simplistically Living

Set up a Fortnite Party Charcuterie Board packed with lots of sweets and treats like chocolate-covered popcorn, Skittles, M&Ms, lollipops, and other purple, green, or blue candies. | Desert Chica

Fortnite Party Décor

For some super simple decor, add this Fortnite Bandage Pringles Can Craft to your table. Just print out the wrapper, use a glue stick or hot glue gun to apply to your can, and you’re all set. If you have lots of Pringles cans, you could even fill these with inexpensive favors and send them home with your party guests. They make really cute and inexpensive fortnite party decorations.  | Hunny I’m Home

If you’re hosting your Fortnite party in the fall, this Tomatohead Pumpkin is such a fun idea! Of course, if it’s not pumpkin season, you can recreate this with a large red ball. | Desert Chica

This Fortnite Llama Mini Piñata can be used as decor or as a candy for a cute party favor. Just hand out goody bags before the pinata hitting. Wouldn’t it be fun if you had a llama piñata that when hit, it rained chocolate coins. It would also make an excellent decoration for your child’s room after the party’s over. | Red Ted Art

Here’s a larger Loot Llama pinata made from an inexpensive unicorn piñata from the dollar store. If you’ve seen the price on the llama pinatas in the party supply stores or online, you know this tutorial is totally worth your while. | Always Expect Moore

Use these free printable Shield Potion Wrappers to turn blue Kool-aid individual drinks into Shield Potion. Just print and tape. What could be easier? | DIY Inspired

Fortnite Birthday Party Favor Ideas

Use slime and little plastic vials with corks to make these awesome Fortnite Shield Potion Necklaces. Not only would they make excellent party favors, but the kids can make them as a party craft so they’ll have something fun to do. | Simplistically Living

Slide these Fortnite coloring pages into a gift bag along with some markers or crayons for an inexpensive party favor. There are three different coloring sheets here—a Boogie Bomb, Raptor with a Chug Jug, and a Loot Llama. | Kids Activities Blog

Make a dozen or so of these Fortnite Llama Corner Bookmarks to add to the favor bags. There’s a video tutorial, so it’ll be super easy to do, and the kids can help! What a fun bookmark to keep your place in your favorite books. | Red Ted Art

Kids can’t get enough of slime. It’s ooey, gooey, stretchy fun and pulls them away from their games for a while, so why not? Make several batches of this Fortnite Chug Jug Slime to put into small containers to give out as party favors. Put it in large jars as you see here to add to your decor. | Kids Activities Blog

Fortnite Party Games

Video Game Themed Party Games for Kids

Make sure you have this list of  Video Game Themed Birthday Party Games. It’s time to put the play in your party plan. This game party set includes 12 party games for kids are sure to keep your party goers and gamers entertained with a Fortnite party theme. From capture the flag, Nerf ammo freeze tag, grenade drop and more, the party games will keep the soldiers entertained.

Find the Fortnite supply drop on the battlefield! This game can be as challenging or as easy as you’d like to make it, depending on the kids’ age levels. For younger kids, just hide the supply drops in easy spots. For older kids, put them in bushes, behind rocks, etc. This would be fantastic during a Nerf war… you could hide DIY shield potions, Chug jugs, etc. in them to “recharge” the players. These drop bag ideas can also be used a party favors and filled with prizes or goodies. | Get Your Holiday On

Set up a Nerf target practice board and bring out your stash of Nerf guns to see who has the best aim. Make sure you provide eye protection if you plan to have a Nerf war. Inexpensive sunglasses or goggles from the dollar store should work just fine. | Catch My Party

We hope this list of Fortnite birthday party ideas has helped you get inspired. Get your floss on for a fortnite dance off.

Happy planning your very own budget-friendly Fortnite Battle Royale!

Many of these Camouflage Camo Party Ideas will overlap with a Fortnite Birthday Party. Pin to Pinterest.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Make sure to keep the kids engaged and enjoying every birthday party with our 17 Birthday Party Games for Kids. Traditional Kids Party Games and Unusual Kids Party Games the kids will enjoy. Also look at our set of 50+ Kids Party Games Set.

Enjoy these Girls and Boys Party Themes Ideas for Kids, Adults, and Families.

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

Cheers to another year!


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Going to College? Dorm Room Ideas, Hacks & Tips

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published date: July 27, 2021
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What didn’t I think of that? Dorm Room Hacks and College Tips. Creative dorm room décor ideas to create efficient space, loads of color, lots of fun, and a little reminder of home. From freshman to seniors, these Dorm Room Ideas for Girls will have you all set for school.

The Best Dorm Room Ideas

Going to College? Dorm Room Hacks and Tips!

Whether you are a freshman or a rising senior, we all can use some organizational tips, especially for smaller spaces! We were so inspired by these Dorm Room Hacks and Tips that we even had ideas for our own home. Get ready to stock on no Washi Tape, Duct Tape, burst of color, creativity and more! We love these Dorm Room Ideas for all ages and living situations!

Tip: Also visit our Don’t forget our  College Dorm Room Decor Ideas and Neon Rooms & Cool Lighting Effects.

Many of the hacks I share below come with items you can find easily on Amazon! The benefits of having an .edu (student) email address is getting 6 month free trial of Amazon Prime Student Account. Thanks covers you from August to February, cancel when you like!

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You first tip is trying free Amazon Prime for Students. Having the access of Amazon is great for purchases you quickly need shipped to your dorm. You mgiht even save on packing costs if you can purchase many of your Dorm Room Décor ideas and ship straight to your college dorm hall.

  • Six Month Free trial
  • Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping (with no minimum order size)
  • Exclusive deals and promotions for college students
  • Unlimited streaming of Prime movies and TV shows
  • Unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos
  • 20% off pre-order and new release video games

After your six-month trial ends, your Prime Student membership makes you eligible to receive 50% off Amazon Prime, and includes access to all Prime benefits.

Also pick up a month free trial to Amazon Music! Listen to tens of millions of songs on any device anywhere.  After your trial, Prime Students pay only $.99 per month (this makes me extremely jealous – such a deal!)

Dorm Room Ideas

Let’s get started with these Dorm Room Tips, Hacks and Ideas. For the college freshman to the college senior, learn how to make a small space efficient with these college dorm room hacks and tips to create the perfect home away from home. Make your dorm room Pinterest worthy with these essential college dorm hacks and tips.

The best dorm room decor ideas

Dorm Room Décor DIY

This cheap dorm room décor idea is free. Print on Frugal Coupon Living, Dorm Sweet Dorm. Download this beautiful “dorm sweet dorm” free printable art work, Pick up a cheap white frame and hang with command strips.

For a perfect DIY Dorm Décor on a budget, make these cute flower string lights from an upcycled egg carton.

For dorm room décor for small rooms and space, make sure you get organized! Line your drawers with scrapbook paper like I Heart Organizing. Pick up these acrylic drawer organizers.

Never miss an activity with this Weekly Dorm Room Calendar – This dorm wall décor idea is so frugal to make!

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Dorm Room Organization

If you lack dorm room closet organization or for dorm rooms don’t have kitchens, get creative with this Dorm Room Kitchen Cart from Jessica Slaughter. Get a metal dorm room car organizer in many different colors.

The dorm room set up you are given will likely be ugly. Hide the particle board on a dorm room desk with washi tape from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

Another dorm wall décor idea – Do you have ugly walls you cannot paint? Hang a Tapestry Damage Free with this tip from Drea’s DIY. Beautiful Tapestries under $15 here.

Tapestries are beautiful and can hide ugly cinder blocks. Also consider a macramé wall art. We love this boho wall décor but this macrame wall hanging might be a bit more affordable.

dorm room hacks

Dorm Room Hacks

Lift the bed but also make it efficient with these USB/Power Outlets Bed Risers on Amazon. This dorm room storage hack also gives you more under bed hidden storage.

Speaking of bedding, you will want this Dorm Room Docking Station for easy access to things you might need at night like ear pods or your phone. Find a similar one.

This bedside shelf will also work for staying organized when pulling together your decorating dorm room hacks.

Hungry, try this dorm room cooking hack! Make grilled cheese with a clothing iron. Dinner in five minutes! Idea from Grilled Cheese Social.

Don’t forget all of our Dorm Room Recipes and Grilled Cheese Recipes.

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Dorm Room Décor Cheap

Hit the Dollar Tree for some Dorm Room cheap décor ideas. Stay organized. Sort Snacks with a Door Shoe Organizer on Drama Mama (no longer available). Grab a Shoe Organizer for your dorm room.

Want to light the room. Look at this easy tutorial on DIY Ping Pong Ball Light String. Use on a patio, porch, bedroom, dorm room and more. Also found in our  Upcycle Christmas Lights post – cute ideas for living!  Ping Pong Ball idea The Surznick Common Room

Also use this cheap dorm room décor organizer for easy access to school supplies with Door Shoe Organizer. Idea on A Bowl Full of Lemons.

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Dorm Room Upcycle Ideas

Talk about an Upcycle, Make a Headboard Out of Cardboard – You heard us right! This cheap dorm room décor idea uses an upcycled box.  Idea on Stars for Street Lights.

Dorm room décor on a budget? Utilize the outdoors with this Tree Branch Jewelry Holder from I Like Fall Blog. Think I saw something like this at Pottery Barn for $100s.

Organize a desk and cord area with upcycled binder clips. Source Unknown. The black clips are beautiful, but this binder clip set has a beautiful pattern.

Consider skipping a headboard for a Dorm Room Headboard Shelf. Source Unknown. They actually make Headboard Shelves to buy! I would line with Removeable Wallpaper as a DIY Dorm Room Décor Hack – a whole new look!

DIY dorm room décor cheap

Colorful Dorm Room Ideas

Duct Tape and Washi Tape are your decorative friends – we love these Duct Tape Storage Ideas that look amazing from DIY Home Sweet Home – it makes them sturdy too!

Again, back to your decorative friend – Line Your Bookshelves with Washi Tape for some dorm room fun. Idea on Aunt Peaches. How beautiful is this Washi Tape Bundle?

Maybe it’s silly, but if you are lacking some color or a view outside your window, bring the rainbow to you with this Dorm Room Fan idea! A fan is a must dorm room essential. Source.

hidden dorm room storage

Dorm Room Storage

Dorm room storage hacks will help you stuff the room with all your needs. Maximize your drawer space with this T-Shirt Folding Tip. Have you seen this t-shirt folding board? It is thin enough to hide behind a dresser!

Speaking of clothing, display your dirties in style. Do you love this dorm room laundry tote as much as we do? It comes with the perfect handle to carry all that laundry home to mom!

ET phone home (name that movie!) Show everyone where you live with this zip code pillow (other options available like a reminder to phone home!) One dorm room storage idea is to fill your decorative pillows with clothing, socks, underwear and other essentials.

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Dorm Room Essentials

We also think this Dorm Room Shower Caddy is the perfect addition for getting to the showers.

This space is totally personalized with photographs and so magical with the additional lighting – a perfect teen bedroom or dorm room makeover! This is a great Instagram craft idea. There is a great string light strand on Amazon that comes with a remote control and is very affordable. Change your settings, colors, brightness, etc. Also seen in our Teen Bedroom Ideas. and Upcycled Christmas Lights. A

A dorm room essentials list includes a calendar. Stay organized with this DIY project – a Paint Strip Calendar from DIY Ready. You can also look at our Paint Strip Calendar for a weekly line up.

Drawers  and extra space are a rarity, so is dorm room décor. Display your earrings on this frame. Not only is it resourceful, it adds color and is cute!

Dorm Room Design

Dorm Room Design

Who thought up Dorm Room Design? It is so hard to find places to hide things. Hide accessories and shoes underneath a bed skirt with the Bedskirt Organizer.

Get the smell out with this Dorm Room Hack. Use Febreze Car Clips and add to Air Vents to Help Freshen the Room! Source Unknown.

Command Hooks are apart of dorm room essentials. If you find yourself lucky enough to have a cabinet, use command hooks to hang your tools. | Source Unknown.

The best Dorm Room advice? Make your Dorm Room Décor Pinterest worthy with lots of color like this idea from Hobby Lobby.

The Best Dorm Room Packing List

Dorm Room Checklist

No idea what to pack? Take a look at this Dorm Room College Packing List from Society 19 for a list of dorm room essentials.

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More Dorm Room Tips

Don’t forget our  College Dorm Room Decor Ideas – Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more Dorm Room ideas? Take some inspiration from these Vibey Lights & Neon Room Lighting Affects. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our No Bake Dorm Room Recipes – Pin to Pinterest.

Going far? Also check out our Moving Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

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13 Fun Camping Games to Print and Play

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Looking for a list of new activities and things to do when camping? We have a full list of fun camping games for kids and adults. Enjoy these outdoor camping games for families and friends using many camping supplies found at a campsite. Enjoy low-cost camping entertainment with lost of  enjoyable fun!

Fun Camping Games

Camping season is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning some fun camping games to keep the kids busy and keep the whole family entertained. The great outdoors provides plenty of distractions, but if you are making something epic, you will want to have the best camping activities and games for your campers.

What do you do at camping?

While the fresh air and a new atmosphere is quite distracting, it’s important to have a list of things to do when camping. From campfire hot dogs to campfire cinnamon rolls, meals can be quite fun but what do you do in between eating.  A few activities for camping include flashlight tag, making campfire s’mores, shadow puppets, nature crafts, and DIY constellation viewers.

Camping food makes us all happy but in between those bites, add hikes, crafts, and of course games. We also have a list of 13 camping games that you print out and take with you to play while spending time in nature! Whether you are camping with kids or adults, there are lots of options for group game night.

These boredom buster games will keep everyone entertained for hours on end-and you won’t even need Wi-Fi!

Games to play while camping

The most common camping games are often DIY backyard games. From cornhole to beanbag toss, frisbee and more, there are plenty of ways to take outdoor games to the campsite.

fun games tfor camping with family and friends

Classic Camping Game Ideas include…

A few of these games are bigger and will require a little trunk room if traveling on a camping vacation. That is why many of our printable games collections are perfect for your travel activities.

Summer Outdoor Games for Kids

If you are looking for a list of Lawn Games, take a look at our list of outdoor games, Minute to Win it outdoor games, and DIY yard games.

Camping Games Printable

How about incorporating some non-traditional games? From Minute to Win it Camping Games to card games, there are plenty of ways to have fun in the great outdoors. What makes non-traditional games the way to go? They are not only enjoyable but since they are so unique, they are impressionable creating memories of fun.

It’s easy to print out this friends and family Camping Games Printable, gather everything you need from the supply list, and have 14 creative games to play when camping with family and friends. They’re great for both kids and adults!

Fun Camping Games printable with Instructions and Supply List

Face the Cookie

In this fun minute to win it game, each person is given a cookie with the goal of getting it from their forehead to their mouth without dropping it. This game is perfect for those that like time limits.

Spoons

This traditional game is all about speed. You need a deck of cards and a fun concoction.  Players quickly pick up and pass cards in an attempt to get 4 of a kind. When someone gets four of a kind, they grab a spoon. Everyone grabs a spoon leaving someone without, and earning them a letter. The last person to spell out SPOONS wins!

Fire Tender

Sitting in a circle, teams try to sneak a stick or other fire starting item from in front of the blindfolded “fire tender” without being caught. The team with the most sticks at the end of the game is the winner.

Pass the Water

This water minute to win it game is perfect for a hot day, the goal is to have the most water in your bucket before the game ends. But be careful, keeping the water in the cup (and staying dry) is not as easy as it sounds!

Scavenger Hunt

Nothing is more exciting than a scavenger hunt in the dark! Work together to collect everything on your list before the other teams using your flashlight.

You can also check out our Camping Treasure Hunt with Scavenger Hunt Riddles.

Sardines

You might remember this game from summer camp! Play this backwards version of hide-n-seek by looking for the person hiding. Last one to find the hidden “sardine” becomes the sardine. Just try not to laugh and give your hiding spot away!

Charades

Like the traditional game, teams will take turns acting out camping terms on the cards to earn a point and win. Bragging rights are on the line, so teammates but not be afraid to shout out your guesses.

Sleeping Bag Races

Ready for a relay race? Hop to the finish line the fastest, using your sleeping bag to win. You can also substitute trash bags if you’re worried about getting your bed dirty. First team to finish declares victory.

Flashlight Tag

Pick a person to be “it” and let the fun begin! Players will try to avoid being “tagged” with the beam of light from the flashlight or risk being out. Last one standing wins!

I’m Going on a Camping Trip

This throwback to the childhood “Going on a Bear Hunt” game is all about memory. the First play lists something they would take camping… even if it is silly like a pineapple. Each player names something that they will take on their camping trip. Then the person after them lists the items from before and adds their item to the list.

Pass the Banana

It’s time to get sneaky with this hilarious game. Sitting in a circle, players have to pass the fruit without the person in the middle of the circle seeing them.

The best thing about many of these new camping game ideas is that they can be played using common items found at a campsite like spoons, a tent, sleeping bag, flashlight, water, cookies and more. Very little items need to be back and the ones that you do need to purchase, are low-cost and can fit in a duffle bag! They will not take up room in your trunk to pack.

Camping Games PDF

Ready to bring the entertainment on your next camping trip? I know you’re going to love these printable camping games for kids and adults! They’re fun, laughing inducing activities that are easy to plan and quick to pull together with very little money out of pocket. Careful, you might be assigned the entertainment coordinator for all parties and events. (That’s okay, we can make this an easy task with plenty of party & outdoor games.)

Camping Games

Download and print this Camping Games PDF. Thirteen of of the best family friendly camping games with camping scavenger hunt and camping charades cards. These will have the entire family laughing.

This set comes with a supply list using common items found at a campsite so you can easily make sure it is on your camping packing list. Plus the set includes camping games directions to keep you organized.

Camping Scavenger Hunt

You could also pair these camping games, with a camping scavenger hunt! Race around the campground on your own treasure hunt. Rhyming clues will lead you to find the treasure. This product is also found in the Frugal Coupon Living store.

Free Printables

Not ready to buy? Sample some of our free printables too including our Camping Packing List & Camping Printables. You also can pick up our flashlight scavenger hunt, available in the camping games packet!

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More Camping Ideas

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Teaching Kids Manners

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published date: July 25, 2021
modified datt: August 29,2021

Teaching kids manners? This list of list of manners and etiquette will raise a child with discipline and good character. Includes teaching manners activities, manners for kids games, how to write a thank you note, cell phone etiquette and more.

Teaching Kids Manners – Essential Etiquette and Practical Tips

Teaching kids manners is extremely important. When a child is well mannered, he or she knows how to behave and interact with others properly. They can make friends easier, be more successful in school and work, have better relationships with adults, and feel happier and more confident overall. It’s never too early (or too late) to start teaching your children good manners—be it on a playground during recess or sitting around the dinner table with the family.

Why is Teaching Kids Manners Important?

Teaching children good manners isn’t just about teaching a few phrases – it’s often about giving them tools for social intelligence so they’re able to communicate well throughout all aspects of their lives.

  • Teaching kids manners teaches them how to interact with the world around them.
  • Manners are about treating others well, and teaching children this will help reduce conflict with others because they’ll know how to get along better in social situations.
  • Manners are about having respect for others and teaching children manners can help them see the world as a place where they’re respected too.
  • It’s not just about showing up on time or using your words, it’s also making sure that you’re conscious of how people feel in the way you act toward them.

Essential Manners to Teach Your Kids

For a quick overview of teaching manners to kids, refer to this handy Guidelines for Good Manners chart from Thirty Handmade Days.

Learn the Magic Words

When you were a child, your parents and teachers probably taught you that some words were “magic words.” These were please, thank you, may I, and you’re welcome. These are still essential phrases every parent should teach young children today. They never go out of style!

To practice these skills for an upcoming holiday dinner or staying at a friend’s house, play this Yes Please, No Thank You Meal Manners Game from Happy Home Fairy.

Say please and thank you to service workers after receiving services or goods. This is especially important for kids to learn, because those who work with the public deal with a lot. Good manners go a long way toward making them feel appreciated.

Write Thank You Letters

No matter how old you are, writing thank-you letters is a way to show appreciation for gifts and gestures. It’s always good manners to take the time out of your day to write grateful messages back in return.

Nicole from Coffee and Carpool offers tips on writing meaningful and thoughtful thank you letters. She recommends that parents take note of gifts their children receive as well as who sent them; taking pictures of the child using the gift; writing the note on the back of the photo, and keeping the number of notes you write at once to five or fewer.

Another handy idea is using templates to help your child get their thoughts organized and on paper. Fantastic Fun and Learning offers three cute thank you note templates for Christmas gifts—one is blank, one is lined, and one has three boxes for drawing and writing.

The Suburban Mom offers a cute thank you template for teachers where young children can fill in the blanks and draw a picture of their teacher. It’s a great way for kids to show their appreciation at the end of the year.

Setting the Table

Setting the table is a skill that every kid should know how to do. It’s not difficult, and it teaches kids about organization and etiquette. The goal is to create an attractive place setting for your family mealtime.

These table setting placemats from Positively Splendid are an excellent place to start to teach kids who are just learning to set the table. Of course, tea parties, wedding receptions, and formal dinners are fancier affairs, so here’s a nifty diagram of informal and formal place settings from Simply Sprout to use for such occasions.

Be a Good Hostess – Practice with a Tea Party

Hosting a tea party is an elegant affair. You’ll have the perfect gathering with these Tea-rrific Tea Party Ideas! We’ve got ideas for everything you need to make your next garden party extra special—tea finger sandwiches, floral teacup centerpieces, and vintage books for display.

Hosting such events helps kids practice many different types of manners, including sending out personalized invitations, accepting RSVPs from guests, and mingling at gatherings. They’ll also practice proper etiquette when setting the table, eating with the correct utensils, and using good table manners.

Phone Etiquette

Kids love answering the phone, but they don’t always use their best manners when doing so. Teach your child the proper way to answer the phone from an early age. You may prefer your child give a simple “Hello” or “Good morning” or a more formal “Hello, this is Chloe. To whom am I speaking?” response. Also teach children to answer the phone promptly, preferably before the third ring.

When it comes to teens and their phones, there’s a lot more cell phone etiquette that needs to be covered. This cell phone contract from Thirty Handmade Days is an excellent place to start. Teens must agree to always answer their parents, to never bring the phone to the dinner table, to never call or text anyone after 9PM, and other manners and responsibilities. Have your tween or teen sign the contract upon getting their first phone!

Don’t Interrupt Others

Kids are full of energy and curiosity, which is why they want to chime in on conversations. However, some kids have a hard time with self-control when it comes to interrupting others. More importantly, being interrupted can be frustrating for the person who was speaking, kids and adults alike. If you find yourself getting frustrated with your child’s interruptions, here are a few tips that may help:

  • Teach your children polite phrases like “excuse me” and “may I please?” so that when they want people’s attention, they will politely say those phrases instead of just jumping in with an interruption.
  • Wait to respond to their questions. Many parents tell their children to stop interrupting, but in the next moment, they respond to the child’s interruption anyway. This just makes it more likely for your child to keep interrupting. Wait for an appropriate pause in the conversation before you turn to your child and ask what they need.
  • Teach “the squeeze.” Let your child know that when you are speaking to an adult, she can gently squeeze your hand to let you know she needs you. Gently squeeze her hand in acknowledgment to let her know that you’re aware she needs you, and respond to her as soon as possible.
  • Take turns talking. Practice this skill with your children or have them practice with each other. No one can say a word until the speaker is finished talking.

Cover Coughs, Sneezes, and Yawns

Do you find yourself really grossed out when someone coughs or sneezes into the air? You’re not alone! Kids need to learn to cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or with their arm if a tissue is not available. This keeps saliva and germs off hands. Of course, this will take some practice. A simple way for children to remember is with this short rhyme: “Cough or sneeze—cover it please!” Don’t forget to encourage them to cover their yawns, too, as this is the polite thing to do in the company of others.

Clean Hands Often

Keeping your hands clean is as much about manners as it is good hygiene. Kids should also be encouraged to wash their hands frequently and thoroughly. This glitter germ activity from The Simple Parent provides kids with a good visual of how germs can cling to hands without thorough washing.

Manners may seem like a small thing, but they are key to making others feel comfortable and valued. With a little bit of guidance from parents or teachers, kids can learn the importance of good manners in everyday life.

After learning every thing about good manners, host a tea party! These Tea Party ideas are quite fun! Pin to Pinterest.



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Easy Indian Dinner Recipes

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published date: July 13, 2021
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Want a savory dinner recipe the family can enjoy? These Easy Indian Dinner Recipes are second to naan. Perfect your favorite and the most popular Indian foods in your kitchen. Tested, tried and true!

Easy Indian Dinner Recipes

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that the country of India is apart of both my husband’s and my heart. It’s kind of shocking if you look at both of us. My husband has no idea how many generations back his American family goes and I am a first generation American with a Cuban born father. Why India?

Well my husband spent almost a year living in India. Once, with Campus Crusade for Christ another time with work. The people became a part of his heart and before we got married, I promised him I would take a trip over there. It took our 5th wedding anniversary for me to finally got there but instantly our hearts had another thing in common, our love for India and it’s people.

Because of that love, a common Google search for our family (okay really me, because I am the cook) …

What should I eat for dinner tonight Indian?

If you want to take your taste buds on a trip across the world, enjoy  some of the most popular Indian recipes. I’ve gathered some of our family’s favorite easy Indian dinner recipes so you too can enjoy flavorful Indian spices of cumin, clove, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, and cayenne. Use these fun recipes for your family or at your next dinner party.

Indian Spices Tip: a few things you should know about Indian spices 1.) Indian dishes use a lot of spices, so buy in bulk or large quantities. 2.) Quality Indian spices on line are not cheap. Look around, but don’t be intimated by the sticker price. Trust me, the flavor is worth it! I personally like the Rani Brand Spices.


What is the most popular food in India?

One important fact about India is there is a northern and southern region and Indian cuisine can vary by locations. The difference between southern and northern Indian food? North Indian food get’s it’s influence from countries it borders and includes thick curries, kebobs including chicken and lamb as common meats. Southern Indian food is vegetarian-focused with lentils, beans, vegetables, and rice. Southern Indian recipes have coastal influences like fish and shrimp as well as touches of coconut milk thinning out curries.

Best Indian food for dinner

Common Indian foods for dinner include…

  • Butter Chicken
  • Naan Bread
  • Biryani
  • Tandoori Chicken
  • Tikka Masala
  • Aloo Gobi
  • Chicken Korma
  • Lamb Curry
  • Red Lentil Dal
  • Chivda
  • Besan Ladoo

Let’s get started with these easy dinner recipes for families. Don’t worry, we will find things that aren’t too spicy but are spicy enough. These are Indian dishes are second to naan (insert pun). We have used in our home with our kids from as little as 9 months. They will be loved by kids and adults, for your immediate family and guests.

Easy Indian Recipes with Chicken

I really appreciate crock-pot Indian dinner recipes. It allows time for the Indian spices to simmer in the meats. This flavorful Slow Cooker Butter Chicken recipes is made with cauliflower. It is delicious, low carb, and a keto-friendly recipe. | Well Plated

Part of eating a northern Indian recipe includes chicken on a stick. Tandoori chicken originated in the northern Indian city of Delhi, the national capital of India. This Tandoori Indian Chicken Kebab Recipe is flavorful and pairs well with a homemade tzatziki sauce (Indian yogurt sauce with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, and herbs.) | Whole and Heavenly Oven

Bamboo Skewer Tip: Always soak bamboo skewers in water before grilling.

Fun fact, some say Chicken Tikka Masala originated in Scotland. Whether you agree with this tale or not, we can all agree today Chicken Tikka Masala is known as a classic Indian dinner recipe. This slow cooker chicken tikka masala is the homemade version you’ve been dreaming of… Let it simmer all day in the Crock-pot for a bold, richly flavored Indian dish. | The Chunky Chef

One of the most popular southern Indian dishes is Biryani.  While I will be truthful in saying nothing Biryani is easy, this is the easiest Biryani recipe we have been able to find that tastes most like our favorite Hyderabad restaurant, Paradise Biryani! Because of it’s multi steps, make this rice dish on a weekend  – wink! | The Delicious Crescent

Honorable mention: My Gorgeous Recipes has a really easy chicken biryani recipe but not as close as the famous Paradise Biryani.

Chicken korma can vary by color, a rich yellow to a deep orange. I find the yellow chicken korma to be closest to the right flavor. This Easy Indian Chicken Korma is 25 minutes from prep to cook. Serve over basmati rice. | Easy Peasy Foodie

Easy Indian Recipes Vegetarian

Don’t let this beautiful vegetarian Indian recipe intimated you. this Instant Pot Aloo Gobi has 5 minutes of prep time and only 20 mintues to cook. | My Ginger Garlic Kitchen

One of my favorite dishes served over long grain rice is Indian Red Lentil Dal. So tasty and vegan friendly. This is the perfect plant-based Quick Red Lentil Dahl is rich, fragrant, and packed with protein. | The Wanderlust Kitchen

What makes this Easy Samosas Recipe, easy is the refrigerated piecrusts and refrigerated mashed potatoes. It saves you the steps of mashing your own potatoes and making your own dough. Tip: Instead of frying the oil, prepare and make in the air fryer. | Real Simple

This Easy Chickpea Curry is the perfect weeknight dinner: it’s quick and easy to make chickpeas, it comes together in one pot, and it uses staple pantry ingredients. | Host the Toast

Guess what an Indian salad is made of… cucumber, tomatoes and onions and it’s amazing. Create this homemade Kachumber Salad Recipe, perfect for summer! | Sprinkles & Sprouts

More Easy Indian Recipes for Beginners

You can’t eat an Indian dinner without Naan.  Often Naan is used as the utensil and in many restaurants if you want a fork, you have to ask. If you lack a tandoor oven (I am sure you do), use a cast-iron skillet to create soft Indian Naan – Puffy and with beautiful brown blisters just like Indian restaurants. Add butter and garlic, or keep plain and let the spices from your dish do the flavor popping. | Rasa Malaysia

Easy Indian recipes paneer

Do you love cottage cheese? Paneer is a homemade soft cheese made by curdling milk with lemon juice. You can serve this cheese curd over many Indian dishes. | Recipe Tin Eats

easy dosa recipe

Similar to a pancake in America or a Tortilla in Mexico, Dosa is a thin batter-based dish. it is excellent at a side or appetizer. Simply dip in Chutney or spiced curries. | Veg Recipes of India

Northern India is known for Lamb Curry. This Indian Lamb Curry from prep to finish within hour with and easy homemade curry spice mix and creamy tomato sauce. Fall apart tender and yum! | Dinner then Dessert

Bengali Shrimp and Cauliflower with Peas is super fast, easy and delicious–the perfect healthy weeknight dinner. | The Spiced Life

Indian dessert recipes

Besan Ladoo is one of the most popular Indian sweets. Made with flour, sugar and butter (ghee), this Indian dessert requires only a handful of ingredients but tastes amazing! | Cook with Manali

You won’t find this Indian snack mix on a restaurant menu, but we are quite obsessed. Using corn flakes cereal, make this super savory trail mix called Chivda. Good enough to eat for a meal! | Madhu’s Everyday Indian

Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

You can turn any Indian dish with meat into an Indian vegetarian dish and visa versa. Just swap chicken/lamb with cauliflower and visa versa. If looking for more vegetarian dinner ideas, enjoy these Meatless Monday Recipes. Over one year of vegetarian cuisines. Pin to Pinterest.



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