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Free Letter To Santa Template Printable

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December 3, 2021 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Are you kids wanting to get a letter to the big guy himself? This printable Letter to Santa Template is perfect! Use this letter to Santa template to print and get in the mail!

Kids of all ages still believe in the magic of Christmas. There’s no denying that the desire to write a letter to Santa truly never goes away. This is why this letter to Santa template PDF is the best! It fills in all the details that aren’t fun for the kids to write and leave the space for them to customize it as they see fit!

Will they admit to Santa that they’ve been a bit naughty this year or are they going to hold firm to their truth that they’ve been good? This Christmas letter to Santa template is great to print out for all the kids to complete on their own!

You can print out this letter to Santa template in black and white to save on ink or full color – totally up to you. Hand it out to the kids and have them start the writing process. More than likely, they know exactly what they want to write to Santa and will be done before you know it!

Silly Ways To Talk about the Naughty and Nice List

The holidays are always a ton of fun but some kids might actually be a bit confused about if they’re on the naughty or the Santa’s nice list. To help them feel better, why not have a conversation?

Kids know what it’s like to be nice and how to be nice, but the word “naughty” might make them feel a bit anxious or stressed. Letting them know what Santa knows that all kids are good kids is important and that sometimes, kids being “naughty” means that they’re just being part of a fun joke that Santa likes to talk about each year.

This is a great way to have the younger kids not feel as though they’re “bad” or are being punished but helps them to realize that being “good” is something that really should be the focus for the whole year long instead.

Keep the explanation simple and light and merry and help them know that no matter what list they’re on for the holidays, they’re perfect in your eyes!

Letter to Santa Claus Template

Looking for a fun Christmas Activity for the kids. Write a letter to Santa using our Free letter to Santa template download. Including in the free Santa Letter Template are

Behavior Checklist
Christmas Wish List
Something to Wear List
Something to Read List
Something I Need List
Something Fun List

These dear Santa letters actually would go quite well with our want, need, wear, read Christmas gift tags. This printable set also comes with gift ideas for each category.

Supplies

Printer
Copy paper/Cardstock
Pencils/Markers/Crayons (whatever they want to use to write on the letters to Santa template)
letter to Santa template free download

They’re going to love writing their very own wish list to Santa!

Instructions

Turn on the printer and load with paper
Download your free Christmas letter to Santa template.
Print out the funny letter to Santa template and place it on the table.
Have the kids fill-in their Christmas wishlist for Santa so that he can check his list to see where they fall on the naughty and nice list!

Free Printable Letter to Santa Template

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Letters to Santa Mailbox

There is no need to use the postal service or rush to USPS for stamps and postage. You can have a Santa Mailbox near you, in fact, you can have your very own Santa Mailbox at home.

The The Original Santa’s Enchanted Mailbox magically send letters to the North Pole right from inside your home. Simply write a letter to Santa. When your child is ready to drop off their letter to Santa, open the magical red mailbox. Place your child’s letter in the box, close the door and raise the arm. Listen for the magic at work when holiday sounds play. When opened again, your child will witness the letter has disappeared and is on it’s way to Santa.

Don’t forget we have an exclusive offer for the Enchanted Santa mailbox. Right now is an amazing opportunity to shop! The enchanted mailbox for Santa is on sale for $39.99. In addition, exclusive to Frugal Coupon Living, pick up the Original Santa’s Enchanted Mailbox coupon code. Use code ELF2021 to drop the price to $34.99!

Included with your magical mailbox, are 4 envelopes (that you can reuse for later.) In addition, everyone can access the Free Christmas Book. Before bed, read the story of Santa’s Enchanted Mailbox when you download their e-book.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Santa Letter. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Keep going with all the holiday fun! Check out this Christmas Placemats Printable for a fun holiday activity that the kids can do to prep for the arrival of Santa! Leave these Santa placemats out Christmas Eve with milk, cookies for Father Christmas and even a carrot for Rudolph and his reindeer friends. Christmas morning they can see what is gone! Pin to Pinterest.

Countdown with Christmas fun in only 60 seconds. Have some family fun with these Christmas Minute to Win It Games! Great for a night full of hilarious family activities! Pin to Pinterest.

Want more Christmas Activities? Look at these Christmas Traditions you will want to begin this year. Want to do something for December 24th instead? Look at these Christmas Eve Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.

Adorable Valentine Scavenger Hunt for Everyone!

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January 5, 2023 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Valentine's Day Leave a Comment

Download these fun clues for a Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt! This is the perfect day to add some fun excitement to the day with a little bit of mystery, too! Fun for a creative way to show someone that you love and care about them on a day that is all about love! Full of rhyming riddles, this Valentine Scavenger Hunt is so much fun for all ages to join in on!

We can all agree that Valentine’s Day is a day that is all about fun ideas and doing things that you love for others. But part of the fun is thinking outside of the box and trying new ideas! The great part about Valentine’s Day games is that you can use this for friends for a fun game or for a loved one to have their gift waiting for them at the end!

This fun scavenger hunt is a great way to add some excitement to the day and keep them guessing (and looking!) at the same time! This would be fun for the kids to print and cut out and create their very own scavenger hunt easily on their own. Get ready – there is sure to be running and searching happening all over the house!

What are some fun gift ideas for Valentine’s Day?

Gift ideas all just depend on who you’re buying them for! Chocolate is always a great gift idea because who doesn’t love that? This list of Valentine Gifts for the Men may help you find some choices, too!

Don’t forget that trips or overnight stays make fun gifts as well. Sometimes planning a surprise trip is so much more fun than shopping for a gift that they may or may not truly want.

Just remember that the options are endless so have fun and plan or buy (or make!) them something that you think they’ll love!

How do you prepare for a Scavenger Hunt?

The biggest thing to remember is that you need to make sure that you have your clue cards lined up and prepared. That way, when they start the scavenger hunt, it’ll be a smooth process for them to go from clue to clue without any issues.

Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Clues and Ideas

Play cupid this February and take your cutie on a treasure hunt! Use these scavenger hunt clues to create the most Epic Valentine’s Day Hunt, ever! This is the perfect way to add fun to the biggest day all about love!

There are 20 riddles that are included with this fun scavenger hunt, and I’ve included a few of them to show you how fun they are!

For the full list of easy-to-print and ready-to-use riddles, scroll down to the bottom!

“Hey, there cutie! It’s Valentine’s Day! To start the treasure hunt, go to the room where you play!”

“To find the next clue, follow this rule. Go to the place where the food stays cool.”

“Roses are Red, violets are blue. our next clue is found inside your shoe.”

“I hope you’re ready for a whole lotta lovin’. The next clue is found in the room with the oven.”

This great activity can be used for younger kids, teens, and even your significant other like a boyfriend or husband. Simply download your treasure hunt printable clues and then choose your order adding numbers to the back of the cards. Take your numbered clues and begin the process of creating your at home scavenger hunt displaying them around the home.

Hold on to the first hint and hand it off to the player. It will be the instructions that will lead them on a fun treasure hunt. As your sweetheart follows the cute clues, have a fun surprise at the end of the hunt or display little treats along the way.

Valentine Scavenger Hunt PDF

Get ready to create a Valentine’s Day that no one will forget. Just download out this printable Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt for a truly fun time!

Included in the Valentine’s Day printable riddles are:

20 Valentine’s Day Themed Scavenger Hunt Riddles printable PDF Instant Download
Valentine Scavenger Hunt Riddles Answer Key

For this printable Valentine Scavenger Hunt at home, use the clues that are fitting for your valentine and skip the clues that are not!

Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Printable

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Check out our Fun Valentine’s Day Games for Kids. These are great for a holiday party at school or home. Pin to Pinterest.

Of course at the end of your hunt, you could have a tasty prize – like a cake! Use these Valentine Cake Ideas as a simple way to make something sweet for your sweetie! Pin to Pinterest.

DIY Santa Tray Christmas Placemats Printable

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November 21, 2022 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 2 Comments

The kids will have a blast with these Christmas Placemats Printable activities! What better way to leave out treats for Santa and the reindeer than by using this fun holiday placemat printable and homemade Santa Tray craft?

Having fun printables for the holidays is a MUST. The kids are no doubt going to be thinking about everything Santa and presents and gifts, so it just makes sense to go with that theme and have this Santa placement printable ready and waiting!

Not only can they use these placements to put out the cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his crew, but the Christmas activity placemat also has fun games that they can do to get excited for Christmas morning as well!

Having these Christmas activity placemats printable activities ready and waiting will have them geared up and ready to hit the hay so that Santa will make his stop! Use in the classroom and let the your students take the coloring sheet home. Alternatively, have the Christmas coloring page at the Christmas Table for the guests. When complete, put it beside the Christmas tree with a sweet treat when everyone is done.

These free placemat printables are also great for letting everyone create and decorate them however they want! And if you can’t decide on one cookie to set out for Santa, just put a different cookie on the other placemat and give Santa some tasty options!

Fun Cookie Ideas for Santa

Just in case you need a few recipes for Santa, I’ve got you covered. All of these Christmas cookies ideas would be great for family baking time and sure to make Santa a happy and full camper, too!

Sugar Cookies decorated with sprinkles
Chocolate chip cookies
Oreos of any flavor (Santa LOVES Oreos)

And those are just a few fun and simple cookie ideas! Don’t forget that Santa can also eat any cookies that you have in the house already too.

You can also welcome Santa and his reindeer with a slice of Jesus Birthday Cake. Even Santa loves a good reminder for the reason for the season!

Keep it simple and have the kids put their focus on decorating the placemats and having fun.

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Printer
Copy paper/Cardstock
Pencils/Markers/Crayons (option but needed to color and decorate)
free printable Christmas placemats

Don’t forget to get the ingredients for the cookies and to have carrots and milk on hand!

Directions

Make sure that the printer is turned on and loaded with paper.
Download your free placemat printable in PDF format.
Print out the free Christmas placements and set them on the table.
Let the kids have fun coloring and decorating them and getting geared up and ready for Santa!

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Take this idea another step further. Pair it with your Elf on the Shelf Ideas and have Elf delivery these Christmas coloring sheets on Christmas Eve! This could be a fun last night Elf on the Shelf idea as you complete the Christmas holiday season.

The kids will have fun baking cookies (or cake) and gathering carrots or oats for reindeer food for this guests who are about to arrive. Place all your ingredients on your printable Santa board and lay on the table.

Christmas Santa Tray SVG Files

If you want to make your own homemade Cookie Tray for Santa, then grab this Santa Tray SVG File. This digital file comes in 7 formats including SVG, PDF, AI, DXF, JPG, PNG, EPS.

Use this Santa Cookie Tray digital templates with your computer or vinyl cutting machine including Cricut and Silhouette Makers. This santa plate can be used year after year, just store with your Christmas decor.

Need details how to use this item, read more about Cricut design space on Frugal Coupon Living.

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

Don’t forget to check out my Christmas Party Games Printable for even more family fun! These games are great for all ages! Pin to Pinterest.

Everyone in the family will have a blast with these Christmas Minute to Win It Games! These are perfect for having everyone get geared up for some holiday fun at home! Pin to Pinterest.

Veggie Loaded Chickpea Nuggets

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October 19, 2021 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a gluten-free recipe that everyone in the family will love? These Veggie Loaded Chickpea Nuggets are the BEST. Since this recipe makes 30 veggie nuggets, there is more than plenty to go around. Plus, it’s the perfect way to load up the kids with extra veggies, too!

We crave new and fun foods in our house. Maybe we’re a family of foodies, or maybe we just like to try new and exciting things. I really like this easy nugget recipe because the main ingredient is chickpeas and the kids literally have no idea.

It’s not that I’m trying to trick them, but let’s be honest. Getting the kids to eat more food with veggies is probably a daily struggle for most of us. Thankfully there are recipes like this Chickpea Nuggets that make this one less battle to have to fight.

Once the kids gobble them all down, it’s up to you to tell them that they’re just ate simple gluten-free chickpea nuggets. I say some things are just better left unsaid! Make sure to check out my Gluten-free Thanksgiving Recipes for even more yummy options.

How do you get rid of excess water from the shredded zucchini?

You’ll be amazed at how much water zucchini holds! Once you shred the zucchini, you need to get rid of as much of the water as possible. For this baking hack, I typically placed shredded zucchini in a paper towel give it a good squeeze and drain it out, which gets rid of a lot of it quickly.

What dipping sauces go well with chickpea nuggets?

This is all up to you and your dipping preferences! If you want a dip, get that sauce. Just be sure that whatever dip you’re using is gluten-free as well.

Some dips that people use include:

ketchup
ranch
hot mustard
salsa
honey mustard

And those are just a few. You can even make a combination dip of all your favorite flavors or eat it without a dip and enjoy them as is.

Tips for Making these Chickpea Nuggets

Even though this recipe is pretty simple to do, there is one tip to keep in mind as you’re making it.

The mixture is going to be wet and sticky, so be sure to wet your hands down if it’s sticking to your hands while you’re forming them. This will make it less sticky and easier to handle.

Gluten-Free Veggie Nuggets

I think that you’ll find that once you make this simple nugget recipe, you’re going to put it on your meal planning radar asap to have it again.

Ingredients

To make nuggets at home, you’ll need to gather up the short list of ingredients to get started.

1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained
½ cup shredded zucchini
½ cup shredded carrot
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ cup panko or breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if necessary)
2 large eggs

Additional optional spices include black paper or Italian seasoning.

Veggie Loaded Chickpea Nuggets

Author: Thena Reading-Franssen

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Description

This simple recipe for chickpea nuggets is the best! Fast, easy, and gluten-free!

Ingredients

Scale

1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained
½ cup shredded zucchini
½ cup shredded carrot
2 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ cup bread crumbs (use gluten free if necessary)
2 large eggs

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a large baking sheet and set aside.
Place shredded zucchini in a paper towel or clean dish towel and squeeze over a bowl to remove as much liquid as possible.
Place zucchini and all remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse to combine until the texture forms a dough.
Using a measuring tablespoon, scoop out your chickpea mixture and roll it into a ball before flattening and shaping it into nuggets. Place nuggets into preheated oven and bake for 24-27 minutes, flipping halfway through to lightly brown both sides.
Once golden brown, allow nuggets to cool for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

The mixture is wet and sticky, so be sure to wet your hands if it is sticking to them too much while forming the nuggets.

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Directions to make Gluten-Free Veggie Chickpea Nuggets

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a large baking sheet and set aside.

Place shredded zucchini in a paper towel or clean dish towel and squeeze over a bowl to remove as much liquid as possible.

Place zucchini and all remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender.

Pulse to combine. Blend until the texture forms a dough.

Using a measuring tablespoon, scoop out the mixture and roll it into a ball before flattening and shaping your chickpea mixture into nuggets. Place nuggets into the preheated oven and bake for 24-27 minutes, flipping halfway through to lightly brown both sides.

Once the outside of the nuggets are golden-brown, allow nuggets to cool for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.

Can I freeze Veggie Chickpea Nuggets?

It’s very easy to prep this recipe ahead and freeze any leftover vegan chicken nuggets. Simply store in an airtight freezer bag.

When you are ready to eat, recook the nuggets on a baking tray in the oven as you did before – 400 degrees, 24 to 27 minutes. You also can place your frozen vegan nuggets in the microwave. Arrange spread out as far as possible on a microwave safe plate. Heat 2 to 3 minutes depending on how many nuggets you have on a plate.

What do I serve with Chickpea Nuggets?

Diced potatoes, French fries or fitters are all great sides for nuggets. Using left over zucchini, you could even make these easy veggie fritters and get loads of veggie goodness in your kids. They will never know how healthy their lunch/dinner is!

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Save this recipe for later. Print your recipe and add it to your recipe box or recipe binder! This is my favorite Recipe Binder – I get tired of printing the same recipe over and over. A binder keeps me organized and gives me a place to store my recipes.

Make sure to check out my Simple Lunch Ideas for Kids as well. Pin to Pinterest for later.

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Have Fun with these Outdoor Games

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January 20, 2023 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Download these ideas for the perfect Outdoor Games! You can use these fun game ideas for indoor or outdoor use! All of these backyard games are so much fun to play. Use this list of games to play outside to get away from the screens and have excitement outside!

Outside Games To Play ASAP

Once the weather turns nice, I can’t wait to get out of the house and play some games. This is because the sun is showing longer each day giving us more and more time to have excitement in the sun. Having a list of outdoor games or fun game ideas means that we have so many chances to bond and work together as a team!

If you’re ready to get out of the house and looking for a way to have an enjoyable time, this list of fun outdoor activities is the perfect way to make that happen!

What are some games to play outside?

Getting off the screen and outdoors is important. There are so many great options for paying outside! The outdoor area is a blank canvas that everyone in the family can easily join in on. Outdoor activities are a great way to have everyone move their bodies and create amazing memories at the same time.

Popular outside games include pass the water, sardines, steal the bacon, hide and seek, kick the can and more. Just in case you need ideas for games to play outdoors, don’t forget this list of great DIY backyard games to play as well! It includes a great list of outdoor games you can make yourself using common household supplies.

What type of supplies do you need for outdoor games?

It can vary depending on what games you’re playing so be certain to read and have them on hand. Most just need easy supplies that you probably already have on hand! Outdoor games include hula hoop, cones, balls, flags (or bandanas), buckets, bowls, and sticks. There are many classic games you can play outside that require nothing like hide and seek, sardines, and tag.

No matter what games you choose to play, you can rest easy knowing that you’re going to have a really great time. Prepare for your next youth group or large gathering of friends using our 18 outdoor games. This list includes games directions and a list of supplies you need for backyard games.

18 Backyard Games Everyone Will Love

Use these outdoor games as an exciting family outing or event that will have everyone in stitches and having a total blast!

TV Freeze Tag

This is like freeze tag but with the added twist of adding in TV shows. If you get frozen, you can be “thawed” but you have to be tagged by someone who yells out their favorite TV show at the same time.

Supplies needed: none

Steal the Bacon

This game is meant for two teams to split up with an object in the middle. Once the object is put in the middle, everyone is given a number. Once the number is called, the two people on opposite teams run and try to grab the “bacon” in the middle. The one who gets it wins that round for their team.

Supplies needed: object, possible team colors

Butts Up

This is all about having a wall and a ball. The players take turns tossing the ball off the wall and catching it – but there are things that have to happen if that ball isn’t caught! Great game for exercise, teamwork, and concentration.

Supplies needed: ball

Pass the Water

Have everyone line up, holding a cup. The first person’s cup is full of water and once “go” happens, the race is on to see how fast the water can be dumped backward over the person’s head into the cup next in line.

Supplies needed: water, cups

3 Flies Up

It’s all about working on those pop flies! There is a thrower and a catcher and points that can really add up fast!

Supplies needed: gloves, ball

Sardines

This is the backward version of hide-and-seek. If the seeker finds the hidden person, they join them and continue on with the game.

Supplies needed: none

Pickle

Think of this as something similar to the game of chicken. There are throwers and catchers and runners in between trying to get to the base. If they’re hit with the ball, they’re out!

Supplies needed: ball, gloves

Hula Hoop Pass

Grab a hula hoop, hold hands, and see if you can get the hula hoop moving up and down the line of players. The first time to get the hula hoop down the line while staying on the arms, wins!

Supplies needed: hula hoop

Spud

This is all about catching and releasing! One person throws the ball in the air and screams someone’s name. That person has to come forward and catch the ball and yell “SPUD” at the same time.

Supplies needed: ball

Kick the Can

This game of hide-and-seek starts with the seeker kicking the can. Once reached 100, the can gets set up and the seeker seeks. Everyone has to try to make it back to the can to kick it without getting tagged!

Supplies needed: can

Egg Spoon Relay

Who can carry the raw egg up and down the yard the fastest? The kicker? It has to be on a spoon! This is a super funny relay race!

Supplies needed: spoons, eggs

Scavenger Hunt

This will have everyone searching outdoors. Create a list of outdoor objects and see what team can find them all first.

Supplies needed: outdoor items

Flick & Sticks

This is about good hand-eye coordination, balance, and a little bit of luck. Who can pass and catch the frisbee on a stick? You’ll have to see to find out!

Supplies needed: sticks, frisbees

Potato Drop

Everyone will have a blast with this relay race. Can you run with a potato in between your knees? You’re going to have to join in on the fun to find out.

Supplies needed: bowl, potatoes

Balloon Hula Hoop

A pair of partners have to bop a balloon over to the hula hoop that is laying on the ground, then proceed to pick up the hula hoop and do some more adventurous obstacles – all without dropping or popping the balloon!

Supplies needed: hula hoop, balloon

Frozen T-Shirt Relay

Freeze a few t-shirts the day before for this fun activity. How fast can a team put on t-shirts and continue the race? It’s bound to be a bit tough when that shirt is frozen into a ball!

Supplies needed: T-shirt

Octopus

What an amazing game of tag! If the person gets tagged, they become the arms of the octopus and help tag others!

Supplies needed: none

Frisbee Golf

Create your own DIY golf course at home. Line up objects and see if you can toss the frisbee!

Supplies needed: rocks, outdoor items, frisbee

Outdoor Games PDF

Create new memories playing outside! Just print out these Outdoor Backyard Games for Kids, Youth, Camps, Parties, Adults and you’ll see that there are hours of outdoor activities just waiting to happen!

Included in the Backyard Games are…

18 Fun Games to Play Outside
Bonus: Scavenger Hunt Template

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More Games for Groups

Wanting more ideas for the great outdoors? Enjoy these Minute to Win it Games with Water! They are splash-tastic! Pin to Pinterest.

Who doesn’t love a game that last 60 seconds. These one minute games will have you on the floor in belly laughs. You’ll love this Family Approved Minute to Win It Games. Great for any time of the year! Pin to Pinterest.

Let’s get ready to P-A-R-T-Y! Don’t forget to check on these Kids Party Games too. These games are a lot of funny memories, as well! Pin to Pinterest.

The Best Kids Party Games

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March 18, 2022 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Download these ideas for super fun Kids Party Games! No matter what type of party you’re having, the kids are going to love these fun game ideas! If you’re looking for things to do at a birthday party, don’t miss out on these great DIY games for kids using common household supplies!

Kids Party Games

Are you ever really too old to play fun kid games? Even though this might have the word “kid” in the title, adults are more than welcome to join in on the fun! This list of game ideas is great for outdoor play, a fun weekend at home, or just a great way to have all the kids in the neighborhood join in as well.

This list of game ideas will provide hours of entertainment and a ton of great laughs. There’s no better time than now to put down the screens and have fun slowing down and enjoying a few games together.

What are some fun game ideas for kids?

Thinking up games for kids is so much fun to do! I love to think about things that I did growing up and try to put a modern spin on them. I might be “old school” but the games we used to play are still fun!

If you’re looking for game ideas to do with the kids or fun activities for a party, you’re in the right place! Sleepover games are certain to be the highlight of the night!

How do you find games that are age-appropriate for kids?

The great thing about most games is that you can alter them to fit into an age that will work for everyone. Check out all the other great options in our birthday printables and our party games as well. All great options for all ages.

17 fun game ideas for kids

We have put together some of the most popular and most fun kids’ party games. All of these games are great to play when the kids are needing a fun game to play! Best of all, from string to balloons, water and cups, they contain many common supplies you can find in your home!

Donut on a String

All you need is an appetite and drive and you just might win this donut eating contest! Who can eat a donut first? The race is on!

Supplies needed: string, donuts

Pass the Water

Make a line, grab a cup, fill it up with water, and get ready to dump it backwards over your head into the next empty cup. Do this up and down the line and the line with the most water at the end wins!

Supplies needed: water, cups

Water Balloon Piñata

Tie water balloons to the tree and whack and let it fly!

Supplies needed: water balloon, stick

Shaving Cream Balloons

Fill the water balloons with shaving cream and try to cover the other person in as much shaving cream as possible!

Supplies needed: shaving cream, water balloons

Egg Toss

The classic egg toss game is the best! Grab a partner and toss the egg. For each time it’s caught, you take a step back and throw again.

Supplies needed: eggs

Musical Statues

Blare the music loudly and let everyone dance. Once the music stops, freeze like a statue!

Supplies needed: music

Shrink Wrap Ball of Candy

Wrap as much candy as possible in shrink wrap. See how long it takes to unwrap the candy and get it out of the shrinkwrap!

Supplies needed: shrink wrap, candy

Water Balloon Relay

Can you balance the water balloon on a spoon and run a relay race? Find out who has the balancing skills to win!

Supplies needed: water balloons, spoon

Angry Birds

Decorate boxes like birds and throw water balloons at them trying to know them down. This takes aim but it’s a lot of fun.

Supplies needed: cardboard boxes, water balloons

Snack Cap

Wear a shower cap covered in shaving cream? You bet! Then see how many cheese poofs you can catch on your head!

Supplies needed: shaving cream, cheese poofs, shower cap

Scavenger Hunt

Create a fun list of items and see who can find them first! The race is on and it’s certain to be a good time!

Supplies needed: objects to find outside

Egg Spoon Race

If you’re ready to run and balance an egg on a spoon, this is the game for you. This is a fun relay race that everyone can do!

Supplies needed: eggs, spoons

Lawn Twister

All you need is some spray paint and an outdoor grassy area to create the biggest outdoor Twister board, ever!

Supplies needed: paint

Balloon on a String

Tie a balloon onto a string and then tie that string to your ankle. The ultimate goal? Protect your balloon so that no one can pop it!

Supplies needed: string, balloons

Sponge Relays

Put a bucket of water at the end of a relay line and see who can run back and forth and squeeze water into the bucket. The most water in the bucket wins!

Supplies needed: water bucket, sponges

Musical Chairs

Who doesn’t love a fun game of musical chairs? Let the kids pick the music and let the games begin!

Supplies needed: music, chairs

Kid Games PDF

Have fun at your next party! Just print out these Kid Games and let the party start! They’re all simple and fun to put together and start playing right away.

Included in the Kid Games Bundle are…

17 Kids Party Games Printable PDF & Instant Download

It’s time to put the play in your party plan. Included are the most popular indoor & outdoor kids and adult party games directions pdf and a list of all the supplies you need on hand so you are a well prepared party planner.

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Really Fun Halloween Treasure Hunt for Kids

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September 7, 2021 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Halloween, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

This Halloween Treasure hunt at home is so much spooky fun for the kids! You can turn any Halloween activity into something unique and fun with these riddles for Halloween! All of these fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues are going to have the kids having a safe and “spooky” time!

Halloween Treasure Hunt

Halloween is such a fun holiday as it is but when you add in a fun activity like these Halloween Scavenger Hunt Riddles, it takes the night of mystery to a whole other level! Having a scavenger hunt for kids is always a good idea and with this one being Halloween-themed, you know it’s going to be a great time!

Not only with this get their mind working on things to do during the scavenger hunt but it will also mean that everyone in the family can spend some time together and join in on the family. You know what they say…the family who plays together, stays together!

What is a Scavenger Hunt?

It’s basically a long list (or shortlist) of clues or riddles that leads the person searching towards the prize. Some of the clues are about objects while others are a riddle to be solved to get the next clue. The fun thing about scavenger hunts is that they can be changed up easily to whatever works best for those who are participating.

How do you make Hints for a Treasure Hunt?

Depending on the age of the person hunting for treasure, you might want to give a few clues along the way. This is as simple as being there with them to help guide or answer any questions that they might have. You can also draw pictures of extra clues or have other riddles in mind to add just in case they’re having trouble.

You can have some Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues if the need arises for a bit of extra help.

Can you do a Virtual Scavenger Hunt?

You bet! The one thing to keep in mind is that you’ll need to have someone at the local of the person that you’re doing the virtual scavenger hunt with so that they can help to “plant” a prize there in their area!

Are you ready for some great Riddles for Halloween? Check out the Treasure Hunt Clues for Halloween that will make this a night to remember.

Scavenger Hunt for Halloween

Add this to your list of Halloween party games to kick off a night of fun! These are the perfect ideas for a super fun fall scavenger hunt!

What Kind of 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 Halloween printable.

Halloween Riddle #1

“It’s Halloween time,

you’re in for a fright.

Your first clue is found,

where you brush your teeth at night!”

Answer: With a toothbrush!

Halloween Riddle #2

“Spiders on the ceiling,

insects crawling on the ground.

If you didn’t have me,

you could not go up or down.”

Answer: On the stairs!

Halloween Riddle #3

“Halloween night is

filled with gloom,

when along comes a witch

flying on her _____.”

Answer: Broom!

Halloween Riddle #4

“This Halloween race ends,

with a sweet surprise.

Enter the laundry room,

to claim your final prize.”

Answer: In the laundry room.

This set includes 16 more Halloween at home riddles. Don’t worry, if you don’t know the answers, we also include a Halloween Scavenger Hunt answer key!

Halloween Treasure Hunt Printable Clues

Ready to get your Halloween Treasure hunt? Enjoy these twenty printable clues. The best things about this Halloween Scavenger Hunt is you can adapt it to your space. Don’t have a fire place, skip that Halloween riddle!

You also can choose the order of treasure hunt clues. To set up the Halloween hunt, number the clues on the back. That will help you arrange your clues in order when prepping the Halloween activities for the kids.

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Free Halloween Printables

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Sleepover Party Games

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June 6, 2022 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Download these ideas for the perfect Sleepover Party Games! You can make any overnight sleepover EPIC and unforgettable with these fun games for girls! All of these sleepover activities are certain to make for a fun and hilarious night.

Pajama Party Games

I think we can all agree that inviting the girls over for a sleepover is always a good idea. Not only does that mean that there’s food, fun, and fashion but it also means that you get to spend hours with your besties, uninterrupted! Having a list of sleepover ideas is a simple way to keep the flow of the night fast and furious. What better way to spend a night of fun with your girls?!

The whole point in having an overnight sleepover with the girls is to spend time together. Leave the screens at home (or at least keep them to a minimum) and check out all the fun things that can be done at a Pajama Party instead. These fun game ideas for a sleepover are certain to make the night fly by!

WHAT ARE SOME FUN SLEEPOVER GAMES?

Keep in mind that there are no set “rules” when it comes to a sleepover but having a few pajama party games in mind are a great way to pass any of those moments by when no one really knows what to do.

If wondering what to do at a sleepover, it’s nice to have a list of options for your guests. You can spend your time playing spent the night party games from this sleepover printable or you can venture and create a few of your own!

HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A SLEEPOVER?

The whole point of a sleepover is to be able to relax and have fun. As long as you have a plan of what to pack for your sleepover, the rest is just all about fun!

If hosting a sleepover, take a look at these fun sleepover ideas perfect for the girls. From games, sleepover recipe ideas, fun ideas and printables, you will be all set for your next sleepover party.

Remember that no matter if you’re hosting an overnight party or just attending one, you’re all part of the equation for hours upon hours of fun!

11 FUN SLEEPOVER GAMES FOR GIRLS

Use these games ideas to play with all the girls that are coming over to spend the night! These are the perfect slumber party games.

“DECORATING OFF”

Grab some already baked cookies and see who can decorate them the best. Set a timer for 5 minutes and at the end, the coolest cookie wins!

Supplies: Baked cookies, cookie decorating supplies.

TRUTH OR DARE BALLOON BURST

Think of this as a combination of truth or dare and musical chairs. Fill balloons with truth or dare questions and then fill them up with air. As the music is playing, pass the balloon around to each person. Once the music stops, the person holding the balloon has to pop the balloon and complete the dare inside or answer the question of truth.

Supplies: Balloons, paper, pencil, music. (See our 100 Truth or Dare Questions for Kids)

MURDER IN THE DARK CARDS

All you need is a deck of cards. Leave only the numbered cards in the pile, plus 1 ace and 1 face card. That’s it. Have everyone draw a card. The one who gets the ace card is the detective and the one who gets the face card is the murderer. The detective reveals themselves but no one else does.

As no one is looking, the murderer has to wink at their latest victim in which that person quietly goes “out” and puts down their card. It’s up to the detective only to figure out who is needing to be charged with the crime.

Supplies: A deck of cards.

SPIN THE BOTTLE OF NAIL POLISH

This is all about crazy nail colors! Put a nail polish bottle in the middle of the circle and spin. Whoever it lands on has to paint their nails that color. Keep going until crazy nails are everywhere.

Supplies: Random colors of fingernail polish.

CHARADES

This is the typical game of charades. You can even play in the dark to add a super fun twist to it.

Supplies: Charades cards templates or pieces of paper.

MUSICAL SLEEPING BAGS

Make certain that you have one less sleeping bag than people playing. Start the music and have everyone walking around the sleeping bags. Once the music stops, they get to hop in the bags and pretend to sleep. Anyone without a bag is out.

Supplies: Sleeping bags, music.

BOBBING 4 DONUTS

Grab some string and hang up those donuts. The first person that can finish the donut off the string without using their hands, wins!

Supplies: String, donuts.

SARDINES

It’s like a reverse game of hide and seek. This game starts with one person hiding and then everyone else looking for them. As they are found, the finder joins in each time until there is a huge group of people hiding and one final person trying to find them all.

KEEP TALKING

Just how much can you talk? Put a whole bunch of random topics on pieces of paper and put them in the bowl. The kids will draw out one piece and talk about that topic for 2 minutes non-stop. What all will they say?!

Supplies: Big bowl, pieces of paper, pencil.

BLIND VAN GOGH

Split up into two teams and pick someone to put on the blindfold. Once they can’t see what it is, choose an object that the other person has to explain (without saying the actual name of the object) and have them draw out what they think is being described.

Supplies: Blindfold, pencil, paper.

BLIND MAKEOVER

Get ready to show off your makeup skills. Pick someone to be the makeup person, and one person to get their face decorated. Add the blindfold to the makeup artist and set a timer for 2 minutes. See how good their makeup looks once done!

Supplies: Makeup supplies.

SLEEPOVER GAMES PDF

Have fun at your next sleepover! It’s time to put the play in your party plan. Just print out these Sleepover Game Ideas. All of these games take minimal supplies and are fast and easy to set up to start playing.

Included in the Spend the Night Party Games are…

11 fun Sleepover Games Directions & Supply List PDF Instant Download
Bonus: Truth & Dare questions
Bonus: Blank Charades Cards Templates

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