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published date: July 16, 2013
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I am so excited about a race coming to Tallahassee (where I live) and many other cities around the country!

The Color Run – The Happiest 5k on the Planet

The Color Run™, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community.

The 5K run began in a few select cities in January of 2012, and has exploded into an all out national event. The Run is a five-kilometer race (3.1 miles) and is less about your perfect time and more about having the time of your life. It is an un-timed race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. The fun continues at the finish line with a gigantic “Color Festival,”. The cleaning off doesn’t begin there. Even more colored powder is used to create happiness, fun, memories and the perfect fashionable statement – your new rainbow outfit!

You can choose to run this race as a team or as a solo runner. If you create a “Color Team”, you register as a (4 minimum/infinity max) unit rather than as an individual. You get to pick a fun team name (try to think outside the box.) You then get to run/walk together and “help” each other get really colored up over the 5 color kilometers. There is no “relay” component. It is important to note that team members can finish together as a unit or separately. This helps if there are different skill levels on your team.

There are TWO rules when running The Color Run:

1.) Wear white at the starting line

2.) Finish plastered in color

Save Now! Right now save $5 off your registration when you use coupon code COLOR5OFF. To make your savings stretch more, when you register in a team of 4 or more it is automatically $5 cheaper.  In addition that that $5 savings,  use your promo code on top of that and save $10!

The code is good in all cities that have not sold out. This race DOES sell out, so do not delay!

Be Healthy, Be Happy, Be You. Be a Color Runner™!

Join me and a bunch of others in Tallahassee on September 7, or  find a Color Run Location near you!

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Cheap Birthday Party Ideas for Those on a Budget

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published date: November 14, 2022
modified datt: November 15,2022

Having a birthday party on a budget isn’t always easy, but it’s possible! Finding low cost party ideas just takes a little time and effort. If you don’t have the time or even if you don’t want to put in the effort, then these tips are for you! Sacrifice on the wallet but not the fun!

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Birthday celebrations can be expensive. But there are cheap and inexpensive ways to make an adults’ or kid’s birthday fun. These fun ideas are affordable and easy to set up for friends and family of any age.

I’m going to walk you through having a fun birthday party on the budget. From party ideas to activities, you will be able to put together an amazing party and all on a budget!

How to have a birthday party on a budget

Are you looking to celebrate a birthday but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, the average person spends about $600 on their birthday celebrations. But there’s no need to break the bank just to have a good time.

Cheap birthday parties for those on a budget can still turn out great. You really just have to focus on the areas that you want to spend money on and the other areas you can do on a budget! For example, you may want to go all out on the cake, but save money on the gifts. With a little bit of creativity, you can still have a fantastic birthday party without blowing your budget.

Here are some tips for cheap birthday party ideas:

Set a budget and stick to it

This is probably the most important tip when it comes to having a child’s birthday party on a budget. Decide how much you’re willing or able to spend beforehand, and then make sure all of your decisions reflect that budget. Start with the item that is most important to you. One that you are not willing to spend less on. Start there and then start researching the rest of the party ideas.

Get creative with the guest list

Instead of inviting everyone you know, be selective about who you invite. You can still have a great time with fewer people in attendance. Plus, this will allow you to focus your spending on making sure those who do attend have an amazing time. The individuals that were not invited to this party can be guests for another occasion.

DIY as much as possible

Another great way to save money is by doing things yourself instead of hiring someone else to do them for you. For example, if you’re good at baking, why not make your own cake instead of buying one? Or if you’re crafty, you could make your own invitations or decorations instead of buying them from a store. Pinterest and bloggers provide a lot of ideas for DIY party favors, printable banners, and even low-cost themed birthday party ideas.

Think outside the box when it comes to activities

Just because there’s no money for entertainment doesn’t mean your guests will be bored. There are plenty of fun games and activities that don’t cost anything to play. For example, charades, scavenger hunts, karaoke and printable themed party games are all great options that are sure to keep your guests happy and entertained.

Save on the Venue

In addition to thinking outside the box for birthday party activities, also think outside the box for the party room. Public, national, and local parks are often affordable places. Think of all the places friends have had parties. Now cross those ideas off. Why, because they are popular and popular means there is an up charge in cost – supply vs demand.  This past year, we found a small fish tank aquarium. It had an outdoor place for the kids to play and it might have been the best, most affordable party we ever had. Parents raved about the venue and no one had every been there before. By finding something that was not “common” we saved a lot. If the venue place is still too much, have a party at your home or in your backyard.

Having a birthday party on a budget is totally possible, you just need to get creative! By following these low-cost party tips, you can throw an amazing bash without breaking the bank in the process!

What activities do children like to do on their birthdays?

Still looking for inexpensive birthday party ideas? Birthdays are a special time for kids. It’s a day when they get to feel extra special and loved. Having a few family-only birthday traditions are a great way to recognize the guest of honor. If you’re looking for some fun ideas to make your child’s birthday even more special, look no further!

Here are some great low cost party ideas for celebrating birthdays with kids. Create these fun birthday ideas with a party of two to a party of 30!

Have a picnic lunch

Get some yummy food and drinks and have a picnic lunch outside! This is a great way to enjoy the nice weather and have some quality time with your child. Find a unique place to eat like on top of a big rock in the middle of a creek or downtown in the city with tall buildings.

Make a cake

Let your child help you make their birthday cake! Make your own DIY cake mix or pick up a boxed mix. They’ll love being able to help out and will be so excited to eat their creation. You can even let them make their own miniature cake (or cupcake) and have a larger cake for the family to share. This can be done with themed party food or party snacks too.

Go on a nature walk

Explore the great outdoors with your child on their birthday! This is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air while spending time together. Try this outdoor treasure hunt for locating special gifts.

Visit a farm

Many farms offer tours or activities specifically for kids. This can be a fun and educational way to spend a child’s birthday!

Go to the zoo

The zoo is always a hit with kids! They’ll love seeing all the different animals and learning about them. Plus it gets out plenty of walking to build an appetite for a special birthday dinner.

Play games

Games are always fun, no matter what age you are! bust out some of your favorites or try something new together. These can be incorporated in a family game night.

Have a dance party

Put on some music and dance the day away. This is a great way to get energy out and have some silly fun together.

Plant a garden

Get your hands dirty and plant a garden together. This is a great activity for kids who love being outside. Plus, you’ll end up with some fresh produce too!

Make crafts

Craft time is always fun, especially when you get to make something cool with your own two hands! There are tons of easy craft projects that kids will love. Hit the dollar section at Target, Michael’s or even the Dollar Tree for a few low-cost party craft ideas.

Go out for ice cream

A classic birthday treat! Kids will love being able to pick out their favorite flavor and topping combination. Plus, it’s a great way to cool down on a hot day. Make your very own ice cream party shop.

Kids Party Games

I mentioned earlier, saving money on the things you can. Decide what’s most important to you, then save on the rest. Having a birthday party allows your child to feel important. It puts them at the center of attention.  The goal is a fun birthday party that gives your child self affirmation and positive feelings of oneself.

Now that you have honored your child with the special occasion, honor your guests with fun. One of the most expensive items for birthday parties, is the entertainment. Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. We have many low cost party ideas for entertainment but one of the best ways to offer affordable entertainment is through Kids’ birthday party games. Our low-cost printable games offer a list of party game instructions and a supply list so you are organized with the party entertainment.

While many of these party ideas are gender neutral party games, take a look at these activities for themed birthday parties for boys and girls. Don’t worry, these are not your common games – skip in the tail on the donkey, toss out musical chairs and simon says, these games are original, funny, and fit the party theme!

This low cost party entertainment is certain to please your boy and girl of any age.

Party Games for Girls

Let’s talk about themed birthday parties for girls. These fun party games are excellent for your sweet girl.

Unicorn Egg Race

How to Play: Give each player five plastic egg halves. Set up cones “horns” far away from the starting point. On the start of go, the kids will put on one half of an egg on their head, run around the horn and come back to the starting point where they add another egg half on top of the other and go around the horn again. Continue until they have gone around the horn with all the eggs. The one who finishes first is the winner. If at any point the egg half drop, the player must start back at the start round with the same number of eggs they had.

Supplies: Plastic eggs.

See More Unicorn Games: See more in our Unicorn Party Games List.

Spend the Bottle of Nail Polish

How to Play: Have several different colors of fingernail polish available. The girls sit in a circle and one chooses a polish bottle and spins it. Whoever the polish top points to must paint one of their fingernails that color. They also get to choose and spin the next polish bottle. Continue playing until every girl has the crazy nails.

Supplies: Nail polish, poster board, markers.

More Sleepover Games:  See more in our Spend the Night Party Games.

Seaweed Tangle

Mermaid Party Games Printable PDF

How to Play: This game is all about making a fun mess of “seaweed” all over the yard. Give each mermaid a roll of crepe paper streamers (one color per mermaid would be fun.) Set up a few checkpoints through which they must run on their way to the finish line. Each mermaid starts at a different checkpoint. While the mermaids are running are running, they must unravel their streamer behind them. Set up the checkpoints in a zig-zag pattern so they will have a fun tangle of seaweed to “swim” through while playing the game.

Supplies: Crepe paper streamers.

See More Mermaid Games: See more activities in our Mermaid Party Games.

Not a Baby Anymore

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How to Play: From a baby bottle to the car keys… where did your baby go? This party game is silly fun. Fill baby bottles with soda, punch, or whatever drink you are serving. Set them up and at the start of go everyone must suck the baby bottle empty. The first player done gets the keys to the car (but not really!) You can also incorporate a baby food guessing game. Grab different flavors, a blindfold players and see who can guess the most correctly.

Supplies: Baby bottles, drinks, blindfold, baby food.

More Sweet 16 Party Activities: See more in the Sweet 16 Party Games.

Donuts on a String

Ice Cream Party Printables

How to Play: Tie the string on the donuts (one for each guest) and hang them from a clothes line, curtain rod or anything that is available. Each player stands beneath a single donut. On the mark of ‘go’ the players begin to eat their donuts using only their mouth. The first player to finish their doughnut wins.

Supplies: Donuts, string.

More Sweet Games: See More in our Kids’ Party Games or Ice Cream Party Activities.

These are just a few cute party games for girls. Of course, these gender neutral birthday party games are not limited to boys only. You can see more in our themed party game printables.

Party Games for Boys

Boys just want to have fun too! When looking for themed birthday parties for boys, these fun party games are excellent for your son. They are just an example of what you can get with a themed party game digital download.

Spidey-Sense Obstacle Course

How to Play: Superhero fans and marvel spider man lovers will love this party game obstacle course. Create an easy spiderman course as players will do it blindfolded using only the voice of a teammate to guide them. Blindfold the first player. Using a teammate, they will go through the course trying to located toy spiders. The partner who is not blindfolded will use their voice to direct them. Players must retrieve all the spiders without knocking anything down. Time each round. Player with the fastest time, wins.

Supplies: Stop watch, obstacle items, plastic spiders, tape, etc.

More Superhero Games: Found in the Superhero Party games.

Catch a Tiger Tail

How to Play: The tiger tries to catch their own tail in this fast paced game of tag. To make the tiger the kids line up and hold hands during the game. The head tries to tag it’s tail (the last person in line) by running and trying to touch them. The kids cannot let go of their hands in the line while being chased by the tiger head. When the tail is caught the head moves into the tails position & the next child becomes the new tiger head.

Supplies: None

More Safari Games: Found in the Animal Party Games.

Mini Figure Knockdown

How to Play: Have competing teams of toy players. Use a water gun or Nerf gun and line bricks mini-figures. One by one use your toy gun to knock them down. Player that gets all their mini- figures down first, wins.

Supplies: Water guns, Nerf gun, Nerf bullets, LEGO mini men/women.

More LEGO Games: Found in the LEGO Building Bricks Party Games.

Astronaut Game Challenge

How to Play: Put candies or small prizes into a shoe box. Tape the edges shut. Wrap the box in many, many layers of wrapping paper, aluminum foil or newspaper. (Silver would be great!). Gather “astronaut gear” including some sort of hat, gloves, goggles and something to hold in each hand like a spatula or wooden spoon. One player has a pair of dice. When the timer starts, the player to the left of the child with the dice has to put on all of the astronaut gear and try to unwrap the astronaut box using only the tools. The other child is rolling the dice trying to get doubles. As soon as they roll doubles, they get to have a turn. The first player takes off all of the gear and the second player puts it on. The player to the right will then roll the dice and try and get a turn.

Supplies: Candy, box, tape, aluminum foil, wrapping paper, newspaper, astronaut costume props, oven mits, spatula, wooden spoon, dice, timer.

More Space Party Games: Found in the Space Party Activities Ideas.

Demolition

printable construction birthday party games and construction scavenger hunt checklist

How to Play: Attach a long piece of string to a tennis ball, and then hang it from a tree. Then, stack up empty cereal boxes into a tower. Let the kids take turns swinging the ball towards the tower to try to knock it down. Give children a certain number of swings. See who can knock the most boxes down.

Supplies: Boxes, string, balls, pole or tree.

More Construction Games: Found in Construction Party Games.

These are just a few examples of party games for boys. Of course, these gender neutral party games are not limited to boys only.

See kids’ party games for themed birthday parties for boys and girls. We promise you will love them!

More Cheap Party Ideas

In addition to birthday parties, there are plenty of ways to create a cheap party for all occasions and all environments. When it comes to cost and savings, the #1 one place to save on your party needs is entertainment. You don’t have to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to keep people laughing and having fun. Bring entertainment with low-cost party games.

Let’s start with Adult Games. The kind you can play at a party. Big parties call for big fun. And games are an easy, low-cost way to entertain guests. Adults love party games too! Here are over 100+ printable adult party games you can download, print, and play with your friends and family.  Pin to Pinterest.

the best adult party games to play

In addition to an annual birthday celebration, Holiday Games can also be used a low-budget party for Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Years, and more. Pin to Pinterest.

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

Are you in need of low budget office party ideas? Group Games are not only excellent for an office party, they can be used in youth group, the classroom and more.  These are excellent ice breaks and can be done quickly (for example an awesome selection of minute to win it games) for a holiday party, indoor or outdoor. Use for players of all ages – kids to adults. Pin to Pinterest.

really fun group games for teams adults kids office and more

Every other year we have a kid’s birthday party with friends. For the years in between we focus on a family experience. This can be an at home birthday party or a small family trip or staycation. Take a look at these affordable and fun Family Birthday Traditions and save a little bit of money every other year. Pin to Pinterest.

Birthday Family Traditions and Celebrations

Hosting a party? We have many more birthday party theme ideas for girls and boys. Save many of these kids party ideas for future years or for other children and pets too! Pin to Pinterest.

themed birthday party ideas

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



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FREE Preschool Software Trial: ABC Mouse for Kids, Great School Supplement

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published date: September 13, 2022
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Enjoying summer? We are and what better way to start than to “trick” your kids into studying learning playing games than this FREE Preschool Software Trial .

ABCmouse.com is  ready to get your little one prepared for school with their 30 Day FREE offer!   ABCMouse.com offers full online ciurrculim for kids Preschool and up with 10 levels, 850 lessons, and more than 9000 individual learning activities to keep their minds exploring – for hours!

Core Education Subjects Include:

  • Reading(the alphabet, phonics, sight words, children’s books)
  • Math (numbers, shapes, patterns, measurement)
  • The World Around Us (basic science and social studies)
  • Art and Music (drawing and coloring, tracing, paint-by-numbers, children’s songs, and more!

My household took advantage of  this FREE ABCmouse Trial Offer for 30 Days. I can not express the fun we  shared around the family desktop.  With so many lessons and learning activities it kept the little ones laughing and progressing with every click.  My children loved to roam from the classroom to the zoo, to the farm and back to the classroom.  Their laughter even made me, the mom, happy. I was surely able to get a lot done!

Each day, after a parental login, your child will be greeted with a home-menu like the one below offering them multiple ways to start their day.   They can discover what is NEW or take part in the days Feature Active, explore the classroom, or choose to work ahead on their Things To-do.  Your child’s page will map his or her progress in an easy to understand  method that will keep them moving along.

Below we just started our 5 year program  take a look,  you can see  we will be challenged with over 707 lessons and activities!

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ABCmouse.com  curriculum  includes six different types of activities to address the way your child learns:

  • Children’s Books
  • Children’s Songs
  • Games
  • Puzzles
  • Art Activities
  • Printables – great for taking it to the restaurant, car, doctors office and more

ABCmouse.com offers the largest collection of online education activities for young children on the web:

  • More than 250 online children’s books
  • More than 100 online children’s songs
  • More than 650 online children’s art activities, including online coloring and online paint-by-numbers activities
  • More than 250 online educational games for children, including online phonics games, online number games and other online math games
  • More than 550 online children’s puzzles 

For your comfort, mothers, ABCmouse.com creates a safe online learning experience with no advertisements, no pop-up ads, and no links to other websites.   With the Step-by-Step Learning Path it was easy for me to allow their online teacher to progress their minds for Guided Learning, or to even turn them loose  for some  Independent Learning – knowing they were secure with ABCmouse.com.

A few of my favorite features I have only seen with ABCmouse; for my smallest child to be able to break each word up by syllables, record his voice, play it  back, and then pronounce the word correctly was great!  My oldest loved to give each lesson a try to earn tickets.  Then cash the tickets in for rewards and prizes for their room, hamster, fish, and etc.  Collecting tickets kept them both playing and asking for more learning time day after day!

The first 30 days are 100% FREE after that just $9.95 a month.    This is a limited time deal, but  you can cancel your account anytime on the “my account” page in the Parents section. Really simple and one offer that this household continues to explore!

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Happy Learning – Enjoy your FREE ABCmouse Trial!

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Family Approved Minute to Win it Game Ideas

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published date: December 02, 2018
modified datt: September 11,2022

Family approved Minute to Win It game ideas. These kid-friendly games will make family game night the ultimate party. Easy Minute to Win it Games for Groups, Kids and Adults include two to one hundred players, ages zero to whatever!

Family Minute to Win it Game Ideas

It’s no secret how much my family loves a good Family Game Night. When I’m planning my family game night ideas, it’s always important to pick ideas that are good for groups AND for the kids. These Family Minute to Win it Games are not only kid approved, but they also make fantastic Minute to Win it Games for adults (don’t forget the cocktails!)

Some of these Minute to Win it Game ideas are perfect for Minute to Win it Christmas Games — in fact, chilly winter weather and family gatherings present the perfect opportunity to take advantage of Christmas Minute to Win it games at your holiday get-together.  You could even get the whole family in on our Christmas Name that Tune game too! Holiday Minute to Win it games aren’t just limited to the Christmas season, either. With just a few tweaks, they’ll go perfectly with a Halloween party, Thanksgiving get-together, or even a Valentine’s Day soiree.*

(*We actually have a huge list of Holiday Minute to Win it Games for each season at the bottom of this blog post.)

Let us know which of these Minute to Win it family game night ideas you’ll be trying first!

What is the Minute to Win It Game?

Before you begin, you have to know “what is a minute to win it game?” The title basically explains the definition. Minute to Win It games are fast-paced challenges that the winning team has to complete in just 60 seconds! Some of these 60 second challenges have delicious prizes at stake, and though easy, all of them are more difficult than they might seem.

How can something be easy and hard at the same time. The one minute timer makes the easy challenges quite difficult. Best of all, because of the timed games, these easy minute to win it games keep the party going with constant transitions. The fast-paced atmosphere is sure to guarantee laughs, and we promise they will be fun games to play with family.

How do you make a Minute to Win It Game?

It’s easy to put together DIY Minute to Win it gams. Good news — most of these easy Minute to Win It games require minimal supplies that you probably already have lying around the house! That means you can print Minute to Win It games and instantly play. They are great because they take everyday objects and transform them into exciting challenges.

To play minute games, gather a few supplies have your game directions and know the most important item you will need are a stop watch and a list of Minute to Win It Games Directions.

Minute It to Win it Game Instructions

So how do you play all the traditional Minute to Win it Games. We have made the rules for minute to win it games easy. Download and print this full list of Minute to Win It Game Ideas with Directions and a supply checklist. That means you will have all the game directions at your finger tip keeping you from opening your internet browser with each new game transition.

Ready to have all of this at your finger tips? This easy Minute to Win it Printable comes with all you need before you begin.

Download Printable Minute to Win It Games PDF List Now!

Minute to Win It Party Invitations

Before you try a Minute to Win It game idea, you’ve got to get a group together! Check out this adorable list of Minute to Win It Invitations we found on Etsy. You can instantly download some to send out to your family and friends in no time!

Minute to Win It Party Post It Game

In this easy minute to win it game, dive headfirst into this post it note challenge. This Minute to Win It game will have you rolling on the floor laughing! Something tells me this is harder than it looks especially if you don’t have very sticky notes! Check out more fun game night ideas on this list of World Record Date ideas by Dating Divas.


Minute to Win It Party Soda Can Chandelier

This Minute to Win It game is perfect for Christmas or any festive get-together. Grab a stack of paper plates and empty soda cans for this Minute to Win it Challenge, perfect for kids and adults alike. Find out who can stack the tallest chandelier or tower with just paper plates and empty soda cans. The chandelier has to stand for three seconds before it falls to win! While easy, this game is harder than it looks. Idea from Your Homebased Mom.


Minute to Win It Party Face the Cookie

There’s a delicious ending with this game. It’s you vs. a cookie in this hilarious Minute to Win It game! Take the cookie all the way from your forehead to your mouth to come out on top in this Cookie Face Minute to Win it Game. No hands allowed but plenty of photos allowed.  We recommend OREOs – yum! Idea on Catching Fireflies Gifts.


Minute to Win It Party Drawing Challenge

Calling all artists! All you need for this easy Minute to Win It game is a stack of paper plates and some markers. This easy drawing game is a fun challenge, and yet much harder than it looks! learn more about this easy Minute to Win It game idea for kids from Housing a Forest.


Minute to Win It Party Wraparound

That’s a wrap! Challenge your family to see who can make the best mummy wrap in just one minute! Crepe paper streamers are best for this game, and you can pick the colors to match whatever holiday you’re celebrating. Teamwork is required. This idea is from Play Party Plan.


Minute to Win It Party Say Ahhh!

Say Ahhh! Man I hated this at the doctor. This version might be a little sweeter. This easy Minute to Win It game challenges you to stack the most sugar cubes on a Popsicle stick — while it’s in your mouth! Looks like 12 is the number to beat from Let’s Get Together. Who can do it?


Minute to Win It Pyramid Stack

Stack — and unstack! — Use 28 plastic cups as fast as you can to beat this Minute to Win It game from Chica Circle’s Teen Minute to Win it Challenge.  If you find this is quite challenging with 28 cups, you can always reduce the red cups to 21 or 15. It’s you verses gravity!


Minute to Win It Yank Me Challenge

Are you a ninja? This easy Minute to Win It game requires a cat-like reflex. Stack cups on top of each other and place paper slips in between each of them. Try to yank each paper out without the cups falling down! Idea on Playtivities.


Minute to Win It On the Nose

Did you know you can create an easy Minute to Win It game with just Cotton Balls? Rub your nose in Vaseline to try to move a cotton ball from plate to plate. “On the Nose” Minute to Win it Game for kids and adults is a simple game that will be fun for the whole family. This could be a cute family reunion idea. This fun game from Sophie’s Hope.


Minute to Win It Cotton Ball Challenge

Speaking of cotton balls, this exciting Minute to Win It game is another one of our great simple family game night ideas. Have the players sit down blindfolded with two bowls and a plastic spoon. Fill one of the bowls with cotton balls and put it on the player’s lap. Have the player hold the other bowl on his/her head. On go, have the player try to spoon cotton balls from the bowl on his/her lap into the bowl on his/her head. The player with the most cotton balls in the second bowl after a minute wins! Idea from Scrapbook Fairy. This is a fun winter game as it looks like snow is falling.


Minute to Win It Suck it Up

This easy Minute to Win It game is just what it sounds like. Using straws, players suck up small pieces of paper and move them from pile to pile. Whoever moves the most is the winner! Suck it up can also be played with a fun seasonal candy like jelly beans, M&Ms or skittles instead of paper. Idea from Playtivities.


Minute to Win It Junk in the Trunk

Attach a tissue box to duct tape. Wrap the tape around your player’s waist like a belt. Fill with ping-pong balls and wiggle around until all of the ping pong balls are out of your Kleenex box. This is how you rock this Junk in the Trunk Easy Minute to Win It Game from Housing a Forest.


Minute to Win It Elephant March

Oh man this game is quite comical. In this minute to win it ball game, put pantyhose on your head with a baseball at the end and try to knock over all the cups on the floor as fast as you can for this easy Minute to Win It game idea. No hands allowed! Idea on The Chaos and the Clutter.


Minute to Win It M&M Elevator

Balance a row of M&Ms on a pencil and use a string elevator to try and bring them to your mouth in this deliciously easy Minute to Win It game. First person to eat all of their M&Ms wins! Directions on Nicole Blanc Photography

Minute to Win It Movin’ On Up

In one of the easiest to create Minute to Win It challenges, each player starts with a stack of 25 to 40 red solo cups with one blue cup at the top of the stack as the first cup. Start by moving the top blue cup to the bottom of the stack, and continue moving red cups from the top to the bottom until the blue cup is back at the top! Idea from Happiness is Homemade.


Minute to Win It Bottom’s Up!

This easy Minute to Win It game uses three things: your bottom, empty soda cans, and a plastic Christmas Ornaments for lots of laughs and a good time! No hands are allowed in this fun Minute to Win It Game from Your Home Based Mom. Shake your way to the victory.


Minute to Win It Takeout Challenge

How many mini marshmallows can you move to the takeout box? But there’s a catch — you can only use chopsticks! Try this easy Minute to Win it Game on My Honey’s Place.


Minute to Win It Sarah Wrap Ball Challenge

This teen Minute to Win It game is one of my favorites for Minute to Win It games for kids. I must say, you HAVE to use full size candy bars (it’s just more fun that way!) Wrap the candy until you make a giant Saran Wrap Ball. One person begins unwrapping the ball and keeps whatever falls out. The player to their left is constantly rolling two dice. If they roll doubles, the ball and the dice gets passed to the left of the dice. Once the person to their left rolls doubles the ball gets passed again. This idea comes from Must Have Mom.


Minute to Win it Reindeer Antlers

Santa needs his reindeer. This is such a silly game. Split into teams of three and give each group 15 to 20 balloons. One person places a pair of pantyhose on their head. Either the fastest team to blow up their balloons and stuff them into the pantyhose wins! Idea from Party Games Plus.



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Themed Minute to Win It Games

Also take a look at these holiday minute to win it games for every season! Enjoy summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more seasonal themed Minute to Win it games.

More Games

Hosting a celebration? Whether at home for a birthday or take it to the classroom! You can add some some Minute to Win it Games at School. Also check out these Kids Party Game Ideas are sure to inspire your party and school or home celebration. Pin to Pinterest.

Have a large crowd? Take a look at this Humungous List of Group Games for Everyone. Games for all season to paly with multiple players. Pin to Pinterest.

really fun group games for teams adults kids office and more

Of course, you can use these Minute to Win it Family games with just your immediate crew. Also take a look at these Memorable Family Game Night Ideas for your next family night. Pin it to Pinterest.



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Tips for T.J.Maxx The Runway Collection

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published date: March 29, 2022
modified datt: March 30,2022

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

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

You know me… chasing high end, for less.

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

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

How to shop designer brands at T.J. Maxx

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

T.J. Maxx Runway Tips

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

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

High End Designer Gown

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

T.j. Maxx rent the runway savings mac duggal

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

Mac Duggal Dresses on Nordstrom Online

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

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

High End Cocktail Dress

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

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

Discounted Hutch Dress with Bow Tie on TJMaxx runway

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

Anthropologie hutch dress bow tie

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

Discounted Hutch Cocktail Dress at TJ Maxx

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

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

T.J. Maxx Runway Stores

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

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

  • Alabama

  • Arizona

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Connecticut

  • Florida

  • Georgia

  • Hawaii

  • Illinois

  • Kansas

  • Massachusetts

  • Michigan

  • Minnesota

  • Missouri

  • Nevada

  • New Jersey

  • New York

  • North Carolina

  • Ohio

  • Pennsylvania

  • Rhode Island

  • South Carolina

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

  • Virginia

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

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

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

T.J. Maxx Runway Brands

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

  • Akris

  • Balenciaga

  • Cèline

  • Herve Leger

  • Hutch

  • Givenchy

  • Gucci

  • Mac Duggal

  • Rag and Bone

  • Saint Laurent

  • St. John

  • Stuart Weitzman

  • Valentino

  • Vince

and so many more brands for less.

How to Save More on T.J. Maxx

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

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

T.J. Maxx Coupon Codes

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

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

T.J. Maxx Tag Colors

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

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

How to Resell Designer Brand Clothing

make money selling tjmaxx luxury brand items

The T.J. Maxx hacks for the Maxxinistas!

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

Join two places.

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

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

Look at these resell prices!

Hutch Dress

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

Mac Duggal Gown

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

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

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

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



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Santa Mailbox for Sale

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published date: November 18, 2021
modified datt: December 03,2021

Now that Halloween is gone, we can officially call is the Christmas season. Of course there is the 24 hour interruption of Thanksgiving, but, for real, we all know it’s jingle bells and holly wreaths once November 1 hits.

Are you beginning your Christmas Traditions? If Santa has been the topic of conversation when it comes to encouraging nice behavior in your home, you might have mentioned writing to Santa. Instead of searching for a Santa Mailbox Near Me on Google, bring one to your home with this adorably, cute Santa Mailbox for Sale. No need to ask Where can I drop off a letter to Santa, because you can now do that at home!

Santa’s Enchanted Mailbox

When you thing about Christmas, the season holds a bit of magical feeling. It’s special and set apart. This holiday season, gift your child the experience to witness magic right in front of their eyes. With the The Original Santa’s Enchanted Mailbox, magically send letters to the North Pole.

How does Santa’s Enchanted mailbox work?

To watch this magical Santa mailbox work, have 3 AA batteries. Install the batteries and set up the mailbox when your child is not around.

Next, simply write a letter to Santa. Guild your child through the steps. When your child is ready to drop off their letter to Santa, open the magical red mailbox. Place the 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.

Santa Mailbox Sale

Interested in bringing a Santa mailbox at home. 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.

Santa and his elves can’t wait to see your letters, lists and drawings. Spread some Christmas cheer this year!

 

 

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Top Retail and Restaurant Coupons 2/2

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published date: February 02, 2013
modified datt: July 30,2021

Top Restaurant Coupons:

BJ’s Coupon – 20% Off Take-Out Orders (exp: 2/3/2013)
Boston Market Coupon – Buy Any Breakfast Entree Get 1 Free WYB 2 Beverages (exp: 2/9/2013)
Carrabba’s Coupon – Free Dessert Rosa When You Enter Contest (exp: 2/10/2013)
Corner Bakery Coupon – FREE Avocado & Spinach Power Panini Thin (must reserve online)
Del Taco Coupon – Free 5 Layer Double Wrap Burrito WYB Any Beverage (exp: 2/18/2013)
Einstein Bros Bagels Coupon – Free Bagel & Schmear with Any Coffee or Espresso Purchase (exp: 2/13/2013)
Krispy Kreme Coupon – Buy 1 Dozen Valentines Day Donuts Get 12 Valentines Cards Good for 1 Free Donut Per Card (exp: 2/14/2013)
Macaroni Grill Coupon – $5 Off Any Entree with $20 Minimum Purchase (exp: 2/10/2013)
Marie Callenders Coupon – Buy 1 Entree Get 1 50% Off WYB 2 Drinks (exp: 2/28/2013)
Noah’s Bagels Coupon – Free Bagel & Shmear WYB Any Coffee or Espresso Drink (exp: 2/13/2013)
Papa John’s Coupon – 50% Off Any Large Pizza with code VOTE50 (exp: 2/2/2013)
Smashburger Coupon – Buy 1 Smashchicken Sandwich Get 1 Free (exp: 2/5/2013)
Smokey Bones Coupon – $5 Off $15 Purchase (exp: 2/3/2013)
Starbucks Coupon – $1 Off Any Espresso Beverage (exp: 2/1/2013)
Whataburger Coupon – Free Apple or Lemon Pie WYB Whataburger (exp: 2/3/2013)

Top Retail Store Coupons:

A.C. Moore Coupon – $10 Off $30 Purchase (exp: 2/2/2013)
Aeropostale Coupon – 25% Off Jeans Purchase When You Donate Old Pair of Jeans (exp: 2/24/2013)
Barnes & Noble Coupon – 15% Off 1 Single Item (exp: 2/3/2013)
Bath & Body Works Coupon – $10 Off $30 Purchase (exp: 2/2/2013)
Brothers Coupon – 40% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 2/6/2013)
Famous Footwear – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 2/10/2013)
GAP Outlet Coupon – 10% Off $75 Purchase (exp: 2/10/2013)
H & M Coupon – 30% Off 1 Single Item (exp: 2/6/2013)
Hancock Fabrics Coupon – 50% Off 1 Regularly Priced Fabric Item (exp: 2/20/2013)
Hobby Lobby Coupon – 40% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 2/2/2013)
iParty Coupon – 20% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 2/4/2013)
JoAnn Coupon – 40% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 2/9/2013)
Justice Coupon – 40% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 2/6/2013)
Kirkland’s Coupon – $10 Off $50 Purchase (exp: 2/3/2013)
Kohl’s Coupon – 15% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 2/2/2013)
Macy’s Coupon – 20% Off Sale, Clearance & Select Regular Priced Items + More When You Wear Red to Any Store (exp: 2/3/2013)
Old Navy Coupon – $10 Off $50 Purchase (exp: 2/13/2013)
Rue 21 Coupon – 30% Off $30 Purchase (exp: 2/2/2013)
Sherwin Williams Coupon – $10 Off $50 Purchase (exp: 2/28/2013)
Stein Mart Coupon – 30% Off Entire Red Dot Clearance (exp: 2/3/2013)
The Children’s Place Coupons – 20% off Purchase, 25% Off $50, or 30% Off $60 (exp: 2/3/2013)
Ulta Coupon – 20% Off Entire Purchase (exp: 2/2/2013)
Yankee Candle Coupon – Buy 2 Get 1 Free Large Jar Candles, Large Tumbler Candles, & Large Pure Radiance Vase Candles (exp: 2/18/2013)

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Coupon Database

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published date: September 10, 2010
modified datt: July 16,2021

The Coupon Database is up and complete! When looking for coupons for particular items, search there to find what you might need or want! Happy coupon hunting.


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