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Dramatic Pretend Play Restaurant Printables

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April 19, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

The kids will have a blast with these Pretend Play Restaurant Printables! They can now work on their customer service skills by inviting you right into their own restaurant! Perfect for creative play and a fun way to spend some time engaging with your little one. These fun dramatic play restaurant printables are perfect for all ages and are a great way to use their imagination as well!

I remember when I was little, and I was always creating fun scenes and jobs in my head. One of the creative games that I played over and over again was that I was working at the grocery store! There’s just something so fun about pretending to scan items and help out the customers, and this is what stemmed the idea to make these super fun kids play restaurant printables.

These pretend play restaurant ideas are easy to print, which means that the kids can start creating their own restaurant area in the house (or outside!) right away. This fun and interactive game would also be great for a sleepover or a super cute addition to any playroom as well.

What are fun ways to use these pretend play restaurant printables?

This is where the fun starts! Once everything is printed off, your little one can create their own restaurant as they see fit. You get to be the customer and choose food items from the printable menu and wait for your play food to arrive! The restaurant menu promotes literacy as each item not only has visual representation but is spelled out too.

If you have a cute play kitchen or a table that you can pair up with these dramtic play printables, that just adds to the ambiance and fun.

After the meal is served, your child will create the guest check for you to pay for everything you’ve eaten. Use this kit as a time to work on math while counting out the correct amount of money – and just a great way to open up the lines of communication.

You can even add your own silverware and dishes and lay on top of the provided table setting. If you have a play kitchen with plastic food, incorporate some of those 3-D food and restaurant items too. The great thing about creative and pretend play is that there are opportunities for learning fun throughout the whole time!

More Pretend Play Fun and Activities

Why stop with just one dramatic play idea? Here are some other great dramatic play activities and games that the kids will love as well:

Who are these Pretend Play Restaurant printables for?

They’re for anyone who likes to pretend! These would be super cute to have as a birthday party theme as well – and are great for sleepovers or family nights at home.

Toddler/Preschoolers: Early learners will love being able to find their independence in running their own restaurant. This can help them build confidence and learn how to be a big helper, too! Let the creativity go wild. Use for at home pretend play or laminate and use in a preschool classroom set up for a dramatic play center. Add a Melissa & Doug waiter or waitress costume with apron or chef’s hat.

Older kids: Even though these restaurant printable pretend play items are geared toward younger kids, this is where the older kids can have fun being “served” and ordering! Have them sit at the table and see what type of treats and food that they’ll get from their younger siblings. You never know what hilariousness will ensure!

Adults: Interactive play is the best type of play. Sit down and enjoy this time with your little ones. They’ll love that they have your full attention, and you’ll love seeing them take charge and play! This is also excellent for preschool teachers when setting up a classroom. Adults can use this as play prep before going on an adventure to a real restaurant setting.

Tips for Printing These Free Printable Restaurant Ideas

The biggest tip that I have is to laminate the printables once you print and cut them out. This will keep them from getting torn or ripped, and the kids will be able to use them over and over again.

We also keep the restaurant printables and props in an airtight storage container so that the kids can grab it and have everything that they need when it’s time to play restaurant!

Supplies

Restaurant Dramatic Play Printables for Kids
Printer
Paper
Laminator (I really like the Scotch brand but Amazon has a good one too.)

Dramatic Play Restaurant Printables

Have a blast using these pretend play restaurant printables and creating a new family restaurant right at home! Who knows – it might just ignite the drive and desire for your child to create their own business later down the road!

This digital download is quick and easy. You’ll be able to grab the download and start playing right away! This printable is the perfect way to interact and have fun!

Included in these pretend play restaurant printables are:

11 food items and beverages
Restaurant menus
Welcome sign
Open and closed restaurant signs
Guest check printable
Name tags
Coupons
Credit cards/Cash
Table setting
Cash drawer
Calculator

The dramatic play pack set includes 16 printables pages including cover page and copyright printing permission

Download Pretend Play Restaurant Play Today!

Want more fun?

Ready to get outside and enjoy nature? This Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids is always a good idea! Perfect for the spring and summer months! Stay home and collect scavenger hunt clues while trying to uncover rhyming riddles. Pin to Pinterest.

These fun Minute To Win It Party Games are always a ton of family fun, too! These family activities are perfect for teens and adults but can also be played with younger kid sand toddlers when paired up with older kids. Pin to Pinterest.

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13 Fun Camping Games to Print and Play

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April 19, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

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

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

What do you do at camping?

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

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

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

Games to play while camping

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

Classic Camping Game Ideas include…

Cornhole
Ring Toss
Spray Paint Twister
Bean Bag Toss
Capture the Flag
Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling
Ladder Golf Game
Yard Yahtzee
Scrabble
Puzzles
Bananagrams
Geocaching

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

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

Camping Games Printable

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

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

Face the Cookie

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

Spoons

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

Fire Tender

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

Pass the Water

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

Scavenger Hunt

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

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

Sardines

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

Charades

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

Sleeping Bag Races

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

Flashlight Tag

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

I’m Going on a Camping Trip

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

Pass the Banana

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

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

Camping Games PDF

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

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

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

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

Free Printables

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

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More Camping Ideas

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Best Will You Go to Prom with Me? Promposals Ideas

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

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

Best Will You Go to Prom with Me? Promposals Ideas

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

What is a Promposal?

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

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

Prom & Homecoming Proposal Ideas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Best Prom Sign Ideas

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

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

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

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Originally posted 2/10/19.

72 Fun Family Bonding Activities & Ideas

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

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

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

Why Family Time?

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

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

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

Family Bonding Ideas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family Bonding Activities PDF

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

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

Free Fun Family Traditions Printable Checklist Download

Add some fun to your busy lives. Download our Free Fun Family Traditions checklist printable. To get yours, Subscribe and look for a link and password in your inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables.

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Family Bucket List

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

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

What you get with purchase:

Enjoy 14 Seasonal Family Bucket Checklists including…

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

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

Family Scavenger Hunt Printable Set

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

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

Half Birthday Party Ideas

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April 11, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Birthdays are fun, why not celebrate the half!? These Half Birthday Party Ideas are perfect for the young and hold – ages 6 months to 100 years plus!

Half Birthday Party Ideas

It seems like adding a celebration for every day of the year is becoming a think. We have son’s day, cat day, national love a tree day. I might be making some of these up, but official holidays are picking up and a half birthday celebration is too.

When is my half birthday?

You might be asking what’s a half birthday? Basically a half birthday is a unique and special date to everyone. It can be found by adding six months to your birthday and celebrating the halfway milestone. Need help finding your half birthday mark? You can use a handy half birthday calculator to help you find your special date. Often this themed party is recognized for young babies when they turn six months, but they are becoming more and more of a thing for young kids and adults too, especially for a summer baby or winter birthday when friends might be traveling and parties can be a challenge.

My youngest kids (the twins) birthday is a few days away from Christmas. This is always a rough time to celebrate. People who have birthdays close to major holidays often speak of feeling a little “cheated” out of gifts. Having a small June celebration, even if only a small gift, special dinner, and a half birthday cake, would be a fun way to celebrate them when the busy season doesn’t over shadow their birthday. Contrary, if your child has a summer birthday, a half birthday is a way to recognize it when friends are not traveling or perhaps in the classroom.

Half Birthday Ideas

Not that we have established what is a half birthday and reasons to have a half birthday, let’s take a look at these Half Birthday Celebration ideas. Just like a regular birthday, this new party trend is fun. Why not celebrate the unbirthday aka the half birthday party them!?

Shower them with cake. It’s important to have some half birthday cake ideas in your back pocket. We love this half cake idea from Beki Cooks Cake Blog. How cute is the back side?

Happy 1/2 birhday! Celebrate a half birthday in the classroom with these half birthday bag toppers and party favor free printables from Over the Big Moon.

Finding an important half birthday outfit might feel important, but don’t forget the accessories like the party hat. Lalalola has some cute baby half birthday ideas and designs for your six month old.

If your not into creating a half birthday cake , how about this sweet dessert. In the theme of half, make half brownies and half cookies plus grab a free half birthday printable from Mother’s Niche. Place the sign in an 8×10 frame or on the front door!

Cut everything in half – the food, the plates, and the napkins like Beki Cooks Cake Blog.

Do small presents on the half hour like Mother’s Niche! It does’t take much – small gifts of candy, gift cards, loved chapstick, etc.

Half the burgers and hot dogs! Maybe add half a pizza! Cute ideas on Let Go Laughing.

Easy Half Party Decorations could be simple like a banner and streamers. Grab this Half Birthday Banner and buy it for every birthday in your home!

Have a special breakfast (the hostess aka you) gets to drink/eat the other half! Idea on a Mother’s Niche.

Make it a surprise party. People might expect a birthday around their birthday, but no one expects a surprise party on their half birthday! Love this party favor from Our Hobby House – Thanks for HALFing a good time! Consider putting in half a candy bar.

A basket would be a cute addition to baby half birthday ideas. Add balloons and have a half way to one photo shoot for a half birthday! | Source

Don’t forget to pack a surprise lunch. No need to add gifts, just wrap up their sandwich, fruit and chips like Craftibilities.

Six months old?! How about this cute half birthday photo shoot. Fill the crib with balloons for a half birthday ideas for baby birthday boy -or a girl! | Source

These birthday balloons are a fun surprise and best of all will not be expected on a half birthday (notice they are half way down the door!) Organize Your Stuff Now shows you how to fill them with money!

Half birthday party supplies might be hard to come by. Instead make the table festive with little expense. These Kid-friendly place settings use kraft paper trimmed with a washi tape border. Disposable bamboo plates get dressed up with decorative washi tape cut to spell 1/2. More half birthday ideas from Camille Styles.

Confetti OREOs dipped halfway into chocolate make delicious treats. Recipe on Sprinkles for Breakfast.

Don’t forget you can have half birthday for adults too. As a gag gift, give them half the glass. Half full or half empty, your call! Great gift for dad. This half glass works as well.

Two Moms and a Blog filled the hallway with balloons. Weigh them down with quarters (for older kids) or tie them to small gifts.

Party and create half a masterpiece like this half birthday birthday at Dazzle White Frazzled.

It’s true! People who have more birthdays live longer! Celebrate with this quote and your favorite felt letter board. | Milk Honey Nutrition on Instagram

If you have an older half birthday, take them on a Birthday Treasure Hunt. It doesn’t have to be a big prize at the end, just something small and a cute way to recognize a half birthday. These 20 Birthday Scavenger Hunt Riddles are perfect for an at home celebration.

Now that we have infiltrated your head with ides for a half birthday, let’s find yours so you can celebrate!

What’s My Half Birthday?

It’s very easy to calculate your half birthday. First, identify your birth date. Take your birthday month and count six months later. Keeping the same numeric date, that is your half birthday. You have only switched the month.

For example, my birthday July 15th. I calculate six months from July. It’s January. So my half birthday is January 15th.

Enjoy and half fun looking for something to celebrate YOU and your family and friends more than once a year!

Ready to party? Keep the kids entertained. Take a look at these 50+ Kids’ Party Games – indoor, outdoor, night, birthday.

Incorporate these Family Birthday Celebrations, as well. Celebrate on the half or on the whole! Pin to Pinterest.

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Easy Baby Sign Language Basics

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April 11, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

There has never been a better time to start. Easy Printable Baby Sign Language Cart – 25 Basic Signs and Words For Moms. Teaching young children sign language gestures has never been easier. Details on how and when to start early communication. Instantly download six baby sign language printable charts custom to your own style.

Easy Baby Sign Language Basics

What is baby sign language?

Baby Sign Language is the use of hand motions and gestures to communicate with infants and toddlers. This language of movement takes place prior to spoken language development to share emotions, desires and objects.

Sign language for babies is used to communicate with young children before speech is formed. It is a language that is not only used for those with hearing loss or difficulty. ASL baby sign language can prevent cries for babies who don’t have the words to express themselves. It also has the benefit of connecting auditory learning (via verbal communication) and kinesthetic learning (via the use of movement and motions.)

Is baby sign language the same as ASL?

What does ASL mean? In the case of sign language, ASL is an acronym for American Sign Language. ASL is one of many sign languages. Like spoken language, different countries use different sign language. Our baby sign language instruction chart is ASL.

When to start baby sign language

It is never too early for a baby to learn signs for early communication. Through sign language, communicating with preverbal children can began before speech envelopment occurs. The earlier you introduce sign-language, the more familiar your child will be when they have the motor skill to sign back to you. Babies as young as six months of age can benefit from sign language to express what they are feeling.

When you begin introducing food is a great time to start teaching sign language to babies. Start signing five simple words. Eat. More. Please. Finished. Thank you.

How to to teach baby signing

It is very simple and easy to teach baby sign language. Your baby will watch you sign the words and hear you say the word. Sign the word and say the word multiple times and then perform the action. For example, if I see my child has finished their Cheerios, I might say and sign more three times before I had my child more cheerios.

As you progress, you can sign and say the word then take your child’s hand and gently teach them the action. Say and sign more three times. After you do that, take your child’s hand and gently say and sign more with your voice and their hands. Repeat three times. Then hand your child “more” (in our example, the Cheerios.)

Repeat these same steps with all the new words you introduce. Start small, mastering a few simple words and skills. As your child becomes familiar with these basic signs, introduce more signing motions and gestures.

Examples of Baby Sign Language Basics

Start with some common phrases. In our family we began with these five examples of baby sign language basics.

More: Bring your thumbs and fingertips together, to make flat O shape. Then, bring your hands together and pull them apart repeatedly.

Finished: Open your palms and spread your fingers. Face your palms toward you and twist your wrists a couple of times.

Drink: Make your fingers and thumbs in the shape of a C like a cup. Plus the C on your chin and tilt the C toward your mouth as if drinking a cup.

Thank You: Place your fingers together and extend your thumb. Touch you fingers to your chin and bring your fingers forward as if blowing a kiss.

Please: Place your fingers together with thumb extended. Rub your fingers on your chest in a circular motion.

Eat: Place your fingers and thumb together in a pinching motion (as if making a duck bill or birds beak). Put your fingers and thumbs to your lip with the top of your hand facing outward. Repeat the motion as if feeding yourself with pinched fingers.

It’s important when you sign the motion, you also speak the motion for hearing babies and for non hearing babies. Hearing babies will connect the sound and motion. Non hearing babies will connect the motion and lips.

For additional resources, take a look at this Video Signing Dictionary.

Even with my three boys (ages 4, 4, 5) I find myself uses these basic signs in communication as part of their everyday interactions. Just a matter of habit.

Overall, give yourself some grace. The sign language gestures that you use in your home can be personalized to your family. What sign language motions work for your home? Even if they are different from ASL or any other foreign sign language, they fit for your family. Your child will not go to Harvard University based on the wrong signs they learned at 6 months of age!

Baby sign language printable

Consider our Baby ASL Sign Language printable your baby and toddler sign language dictionary. It contains the most basic and easy baby sign language motions for your infant and toddler. Make learning fun! The baby signs printable is an easy-to use resource for parents, siblings and grandparents.

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Kindergarten to High School Time Capsule Printable

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

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

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

What is a Time Capsule?

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

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

What to Put in Your Time Capsule?

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

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

In our time capsule worksheets, we include the following…

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

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

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

How to Make a Time Capsule?

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

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

How to Open a Time Capsule?

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

Printable Time Capsule Ideas

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

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

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

Last Day of School Time Capsule Includes:

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

What you get with purchase:

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

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

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

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

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More Family Traditions and Fun Ideas

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

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

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The Best Kids Party Games

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March 18, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

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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More Party Games

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Want to see how many of these games work? Take a look at our Visual Kids Party Games, as well! Pin to Pinterest.