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End of the Year Activities and Last Day of School Traditions

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March 16, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Fill the last day of school with memorable end of the year activities and form new last day of school tradition. End the year and start summer with a bang!

I am all about creating traditions with my family. This round-up was especially exciting for me because it brought together two side of me – the former 5th grade teacher and the mom of five. It was the perfect collision of creating memorable end of the year activities and last day of school transitions both for the classroom and for home. Get ready for summer with these end of the school year ideas.

If you are home schooling, in a traditional school or trying to come up with creative ideas during a forced stay-at-home period, these end of the year activities are perfect for all grade levels and ages.

Create traditions both with teachers, mom, and friends. Let us know what cherished memories you have turned into traditions!

End of the Year Activities

When you are teaching, the end of the year doesn’t just happen on the last day of school. Look at these end of the year activities; party ideas that make each day a small celebration.

Then & Now Photos Bulletin Board Idea

Then and Now Photos. One fun idea is to have a then and now bulletin board. Show pictures of the kids at the start and at the end of the year. | Poet Rocks

Character Rock Painting Superlatives

Character Rocks. Start this end of the year tradition by decoration rocks with superlatives. Find a word that describes each student and gift it to them as and end of the year gift idea. | We Heart Teaching

Balloon Bulletin Board Idea

End of the Year Balloon Countdown. Have an end of the year countdown the last 20 days of school. E Have a free or inexpensive activity that gets hidden in a balloon. Pop one balloon each day to create a cherished memory. | Picture from Miss5th on Instagram, Get a balloon pop countdown printable from Anna Brantley at Teachers Pay Teachers

Beach Ball Autographs

Beach Ball Autographs. Give the students a beach ball that they can use on the last day of school. Collect autographs from classmates on their end of the year student gift! | Source

Flashlight Fun School Day Idea

Host a Flashlight Day. Do everything with flashlights, both finger lights and regular sized flashlights. | The Sassy Apple

End of the Year Printables

You know how much we, at Frugal Coupon Living, love printables. End the school year with these last day printables and creative ideas.

Classroom Bulletin Board Newspaper

Host a Year in Review Circle. On the last day of school I had the kids go through and share their favorite memory from 5th grade (the grade I taught.) This writing activity can be done earlier in the year and you can hang these memorable events on a bulletin board. In your last day of school circle, they can read aloud this writing prompts printable and bring it home as a keepsake/memory.

End of the Year Banner – Welcome Summer

Welcome Summer Banner. Download this this free Welcome Summer banner printable. If you are really creative, make a run through banner and have the kids run through it when the last bell rings! | The Crafting Chicks

School Classroom Bingo Printable

End of the Year Bingo Game. Remember the ice breaker you might have done at the beginning of the year? Have kids grab something to write with and then pass out an End of the Year Bingo sheet to each student. | Play Dough to Plato

Keep In Touch Contact Card Printable

KIT Contact Cards. Share keep in touch contact cards for those that want to exchange numbers. On the back students can write letters to each other like a yearbook message. You could offer paper clips or an envelope so kids can keep their cards together in one place. | Eighteen 25

Last Day of School Photo & Banner

Last Day of School Finish Line. For another fun activity, print this finish line. Fun a fun way to end the last day of school at home or at school! | Just Add Confetti

Summer Bucket List Printable

Summer Bucket List. Print your summer bucket list and let the summer fun begin. | Summer Bucket List Printable and also see our Visual Summer Bucket List

Printable Memory Book

End of Year Memory Book. During the last weeks of school, during language arts have students create year memory books with this free printable. | Sara J Creations

Last Day of School Traditions

Schools out for summer. Enjoy these last day of school traditions. Warning: fun is required!

Last Day of School Silly String

Silly String Bus Welcome. That yellow school bus pulls up, your giddy and excited kid steps off for the last time this year. Are you ready? Grab the silly string and welcome them home with this fun activity. | Peanut Blossom

Last Day of School Tradition in the Car

Balloons and Streamers in the Car. Drive up to school and fill the van (car) with balloons and streamers! What a great time and memorable ride. | Oh Goodie Goodie

Hide & Seek Water Balloon Game

Hide and Seek with Water Balloons. Fill water balloons and let the sign say it all! “Hey guys, I am armed and hiding. I suggest you take off your backpacks and be prepared to get wet. Love Mom” | Yummy Mummy Club

Last Day of School Breakfast

Last Day of School Breakfast. Host a memorable last day of school breakfast. Add table decor and other summer decor to make the breakfast fun and memorable. | Source

Car Paint Last Day of School Tradition

Last Day of School Car Pickup: Decorate the car. When it’s time to get the kids from school, embarrass the kids by pulling up in the car line with a decked out car. Get car window markers. | Source

DIY Summer Bucket

Buckets of Fun. Make a summer gift bucket for summer buckets of fun. Fill up this Anti Boredom Bucket with Dollar Store ideas. | Dating Divas

Hosting a graduate? Take a look at these Graduation Tips and Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

For me game based activities, we also love these End of the Year Kids Party Games. Get ready to get messy and have fun with fun ideas perfect for every great level. ! Pin to Pinterest.

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Eggcellent Easter Games

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February 21, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Ready to create memorable Easter traditions with large or small groups? These Egg-cellent Easter Games can be paired with Easter egg hunts, Easter parties and gatherings, or used as a family minute to win it challenge.

Eggcellent Easter Games

Does Easter ever free like a neglected holiday to you? As a Christian, Easter is truly the most important holiday. It feels as though there is little build up to the actual day and very little more than a visit to church and an Easter Egg Hunt.

What do you do on Easter?

Beyond the traditional Easter egg hunt and visit to church, consider a new Easter Tradition with Easter games. If you wish to turn Easter into a greater celebration, take a look at these Easter Games for Adults, Kids, Families, Friends, Small Groups, and Large Gatherings. It fits a small family of three and a large crowd of dozens.

The year Easter was cancelled (the year we must not named), we decide to twist up the traditional Easter ideas. Instead of attending a large Easter Egg Hunt at Church, we had our own small family Easter Egg hunt. My older kids hid Easter Eggs for the younger kids and after finding our eggs, everyone filled their stomachs with jelly beans and chocolate (gross – does that idea of that make anyone else sick?)

Well it didn’t make my kids sick. Instead it made all five kids excitable on a lot of sugar. We created a new Easter Family tradition by playing outdoor Easter games. It was a beautiful day and I was all about running off the steam and enjoying the beautiful blue sky day.

What are some fun Easter games?

This list of Easter game ideas include Traditional Easter Games. What are traditional Easter games? Some examples of traditional games include the law Easter Egg Roll. Read more about that below but basically try to roll a raw egg across a finish line with your nose or a spoon. You also could turn a ball toss into a carrot toss or play pin the tail on the bunny (similar to pin the tail on the donkey game.)

We also have examples of Unique Easter Games like Easter bowling lined with brightly colored pool noodles and adorable bunny bowling pins.

And for the Minute to Win It Games lovers (raising my hand), take a look at some Minute to Win It Easter games including Jelly Bean Pick-up or Spoon Full of Sugar. You can print our full list of 18 Minute to Win It Game Instructions PDF and supply list.

Minute It To Win It Instructions Printable

Easter Games Directions

Before we begin sharing some fun things to do on Easter, take a look at our Easter Games List PDF. They can be play with a large or small group. Print the list of Easter game directions for your family to enjoy.

Easter Game Directions Printable PDF

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Eggcellent Easter Games You Will Love

All of these games can be used outdoors with the first sign or spring, or indoors if spring showers are on the weather map.

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Simple & Cheap Wedding Ideas on a Budget

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February 7, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Hosting a stay at home wedding? Want your own intimate backyard ceremony? These Cheap Wedding ideas give you a visual of frugal ways to save money on a wedding. Get creative with DIY Wedding Decorations on a Budget. Happy planning.

Cheap Wedding Ideas on a Budget

Small weddings are trending, Couples are opting for a more intimate celebration to get quality time with guests and a relaxed atmosphere. We might be in a new year but if 2020 taught us anything it is about the importance of close family and friends, as well as, simplicity.

If you want to create a small intimate wedding, take a look at these Unique & Simple Wedding Ideas on a Budget. When planning a cheap wedding, the biggest advice I can give is purchase something you can use later. Chalk board signs, mirrors, garden lights, etc. All of these items can be incorporated into a couples home. Sort of like home styling and wedding styling in one.

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Hosting a Stay at Home Wedding, these posts can help transform a backyard wedding.

Simple Wedding Ideas on a Budget

Instead of spending money on the venue, host a stay at home wedding. The money saved on the venue can go toward backyard landscaping ideas for a garden wedding. Two birds, one stone.

Everyone’s favorite place to start with cheap wedding accessories is the Dollar Tree. Take at these Dollar Store Wedding ideas for DIY Wedding Decorations on a Budget. | Clark Condensed

Chandeliers are pricy. Take a look at this DIY Hula hoop chandelier lighting made with upcycled Christmas Lights. | Sarah with an H (As seen in our Upcycled Christmas Lights Post.)

Set the ambiance with lights. This is a very easy tutorial on how to string lights from natural elements like tree limbs using galvanized buckets and concrete. (As seen in our Backyard Movie Ideas) | Ida klipper och klistrar (in English)

Upcycle a mirror into a Wedding Letter Board. Not only do you get a cute & cheap welcome to our wedding sign, but you also get a mirror you get to keep reminding you of the special day. | Ruffled Blog

The people who will wish you the best are those guest you hold dear and near. If they made it to your small backyard wedding, they likely have the sweetest words to say. In light of that, ask your guests to make a sweet wish for your marriage. Plant the tree or bush in your yard after the wedding. The power of positive thinking. | Source

Hosting a pandemic wedding. Spread love and not germs with this Hand Sanitizer Wedding Favors. In sickness and in health. | Larissa Catherine Photography

In a wedding my husband and I attended, they gave out masks at the buffet line. These weddi ng face mask bags are another idea for mask storage when people are on their feet. | Buy Online

Save on flowers and go cut greenery. Natural elements make beautiful cheap wedding centerpieces. If you lack greenery, buy some Eucalyptus Garland. | Boho Weddings

Looking for memorial ideas for loved ones who have passed? Create a memorial family tree with picture frames. | Grey Likes Weddings (Similar family tree photo frames seen in our family reunion ideas. You can also add our empty chair poem.)

Create a wedding photo display. This framed photo display is perfect for guests to add photos, like a photo guest book for weddings. Additionally, you could display photos of the happy couple leading to the wedding day. I love these photo string lights with clips. | June Bug Weddings

Additionally, this makes beautiful and cheap wedding décor. Use wooden crates to create a beautiful wedding display of the couples. One cheap wedding idea is also displaying wedding photos of the couples parents and grandparents. | Elegant Wedding Invites

Collect blankets from friends or grab really cheap flannel blanks from Kohl’s. This snuggle up display is perfect if a backyard wedding has a dip in temperatures. | Buckinghams

Lead your guest to the ceremony with this chalkboard arrow wedding sign from Wayfair.

Cheap Wedding Tip: If the wedding message doesn’t easily wipe off, buy chalk paint. Paint over the the sign and add your own message later. It is a purchase for your wedding you can keep forever.

Outdoor Curtain Lights will transform a boring space into a magical venue. Enjoy it later as garden lights for your house. | Source

Keep your cake simple, it might even be one your can create yourself. Opting for just one tier means you can go all out on decorations without it breaking the bank! Hosting an outdoor wedding, you can even add in outdoor elements. | A WPA Bakery, Jeffrey C. Gleason Photography and Ruffled

Use a upcycled wood pallet to write out the timeline of events. | Boho Weddings

Have you heard of Bury the Bourbon wedding tradition? To ward off rain, exactly a month before the wedding date, bury a full bottle of bourbon upside down at the venue. One activity to include as a small intimate wedding is uncovering the bourbon and sharing a shot. (This was our wedding rehearsal.)

Of course there is no better way to send off a couple then with Sparklers – right? Take a look at these cute Wedding Sparklers Printables. | Evermine

Instead of taking it in your backyard, head to City Hall! City Hall weddings are becoming more and more mainstream because let’s face it, weddings and the lengthy planning can be very stressful and in many cases – incredibly expensive. How adorable is this Courthouse wedding outfit? | Melanie Duerkopp

And if you are not too far from the West, have your very own Desert elopement. You have to pay nothing for the venue. Invest in a beautiful bouquet of flowers, the dress, the suit and the photographer! How beautiful is this Red Rock wedding? | Meg Amorette Photography

Don’t forget these Bachelorette Party Ideas before the wedding! Pin to Pinterest.

Going to a wedding? Look at this low cost wedding gift, Hand Stamped Spoon Tutorial with free printable! Pin to Pinterest.

Adoption Party Ideas

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January 24, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

The adoption process is exhausting. Celebrate the end of a long journey with these Adoption Party Ideas. From adoption celebration themed showers, adoption photo ideas, quotes and more. Be apart of the happy ending.

Adoption Party Ideas

Fostering? Adopting? Celebrating a new child? These Adoption party Ideas, themed celebrations, books and photo ideas will help make your “Gotcha Day” extra special and memorable.

What is Gotcha Day?

“Gotcha day” is the term used for a date of adoption when a person joins a family. Adoptive families can celebrate the day of an adoption or celebrate yearly on an anniversary date.

Before beginning the process of planning an adoption shower or party, it’s best to talk to the adoptive parents about their feelings and terms or phrases they might find offensive. For example, consider the trending adoption term called “Gotcha Day.”

Adoption is not like a puppy being picked up from a pound. There are many family members and feelings involved. Many branches of the family tree that are affected. See how this family Celebrations Adoption Day and replaces the term Gotcha Day with Finalization Day. Alternative names include homecoming day, family day or, of course, adoption day.

Adoption Quote Printable

First we wanted to share with you our free printable Gotcha Day quote. Print this Adoption Printable PDF and add to an 8×10 frame. You could also transform this printable into a canvas (follow the directions found on this post.)

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Adoption Celebration Party Ideas

There are times when the adoption comes from a fostering situation. Tell the story of all those involved in a legal adoption using letter boards. We love Milllie Holloman’s Adoption Story about her daughter Wren (read more here.)

A similar judge adoption photo included the adoption quote – “Today I closed his case.” Adoption letter board idea from Hello Sparrows.

This adoption quote is prefect for a fostering family “I’ve Shared Their Love and Home and Today I Will Share Their Last Name.” Grab this adoption gift on Etsy.

Mark an important occasion like the homecoming date or happy gotcha day with the planting of a tree in the backyard or near one’s home.

Grey Grey Designs created a They found their Missing Puzzle Piece Adoption Party Theme. This adoption party decor is quiet easy cutting up a card board box or using an upcycled puzzle. Simply spray paint the puzzle pieces to match the party shower theme colors.

Keep the missing piece puzzle adoption theme going by having guests write advice on little puzzle pieces for the family! Perfect for parenting advice, newborn tips or perhaps adoption advice from parents who have walked this journey before them. | Source (Similar item on Amazon)

Use your puzzle pieces to create this playful Adoption photo idea – Waiting for our missing piece. (Source)

You are Worth the wait theme adoption party! You have to take a look at this Adoption Party Theme Idea from The First Year Blog including slow animals like sloths, inchworms, turtles and snails!

Celebrate gotcha day by turning our fishing cupcakes into adoption cupcakes with an officially ours party idea. Use the pun Oh-FISH-ally ours! You can see more on an Officially Ours Adoption Party Here.

Julie is a long time friend of mine so I was very happy to run into her themed adoption celebration party. Are you adopting from a foreign country. Throw a international themed party like in this case, Happy Home Fairy threw a Russian Doll Baby Shower for an adopted child from Russia.

Similarly, look at this Chinse Adoption Party from Lydia Menzies.

Instead of highlighting the country, host a Globe Adoption Shower or a Bon Voyage Precious Cargo Adoption party theme from Hostess with the Mostess. Pair with our Airplane Bingo game.

For international adoptions, you could also decorate with cute little paper airplanes on sticks or string like Jess McClenahan.

Using the globe, turn the Adoption Shower into an Adoption Photo Shoot like Kori and Jared Blog. A globe can turn into the symbolism of a baby in the belly. Add a heart to remind everyone this child has grown in one’s heart.

Have a fostering situation or adoption that was Mint to Be? The color mint completes this adoption celebration theme from Our Kerrazy Adventure.

Hire a photographer (or do it yourself) for the family and do a cute Forever Adoption Photo Shoot like Life in a Flash.

Speaking of adoption photo ideas, praying over paper work? Lay your hands on legal papers and grab a photo. Remind your family of all the prayers offered up and the prayers answered like Be the Change in Ethiopia.

Bible Verses About Adoption

Julie at Happy Home Fairy put adoption quotes and scripture around the house speaking of the truths of the love of a new child.

If you wish to do the same, find more Bible Verses on Adoption.

Ephesians 1:5 “He predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.”
Matthew 18:5 “Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me.”
Isaiah 40:31 “But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.”
Romans 9:8 ” This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.”
1 John 3:1-2 “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears[a] we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.”
Psalm 27:10 “For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in.”
John 14:18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.”
James 1:27 “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”
1 Samuel 1:27 “For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him.”
James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
Deuteronomy 10:18 “He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing.”

Adoption Books

If hosting a shower, consider hosting a Bring a Book Baby Shower. This is an excellent time to gift Books about Adoption and other beloved children’s books.

Books About Adoption

God Found Us You by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Some Babies Are Adopted by Cindy Walker
Yes, I’m Adopted! by Sharlie Zinniger
I Love You Since Forever by Hoda Kotb
And That’s Why She’s My Mother by Tiarra Nazario
We Belong Together by Todd Parr
Happy Adoption Day John McCutcheon
I Wished for You by Marianne Richmond

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Maybe you know the Gender, maybe not. Take a look at some of these Gender Reveal Party Ideas you can incorporate in an Adoption Party. Pin to Pinterest.

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Art Birthday Party Theme Ideas

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January 10, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Put the ART in PARTY. Get ready to celebrate your young artists with these COLORFUL Art Birthday Party Theme Ideas. Art party favors, birthday cakes, food ideas, decor, and so much more.

Art Birthday Party Theme Ideas

Whether you are going to an art studio or creating a do-it-yourself art studio, we have the ultimate list of Art Birthday Party Ideas. Your kids will LOVE showing off their artwork as well as enjoying crafty decor, fabulous foods, amazing art cakes, artsy cupcakes, and memorable party favors. Put the ART in PARTY and get ready to celebrate in style.

Every party needs a setting. Made from plastic table cloths, how creative and unique is this colorful party backdrop? Recreate this Piñata Fridge DIY Photo Backdrop for an art party. Just add some art accessories like these Bob Ross Photo Booth Props. Those would be a hit!| A Kailo Chic Life

This is a sweet treat. We made these Artist Paint Palette Cookies with color my world gift tags. You could put them on an art party dessert table or use them as art birthday party favors. Such an easy recipe especially if you use store bought cookies.

One creative idea for a color or paint party, is have a Candy Station! Fill quart or gallon paint buckets with rainbow candy divided in multiple containers. Have clear cellophane bags or smaller paint buckets for guests to scoop their favorite candies. | Hostess with the Mostess

You can’t have a party without guests. Pick up cute Art Birthday Party Invitations. If you know you will be getting messy, warn your guests by telling them to dress for the occasion! | Bloomberry Designs

What is your favorite art media? Paint, chalk, pastels? Boring old me loves Crayola Crayons. Create Giant Paper Crayons with this free pattern and art cut file! It creates low cost art party decor! | Crafting Cheerfully

These Art Party Food Buffet cards would be so cute on miniature wooden easels. Since you can personalize these art party place cards, you can use them to label food or guests seats. The ideas are endless.

In our year round themed Bingo Game Printables, we shared this free Rainbow Bingo Board Printable. Since I am always looking for a way to entertain guests, this would easily by a half hour party game idea for kids. | Crafting Cheerfully

Rice Krispies Paint Brushes make an adorable art party snack idea. For this art party food idea, insert a craft stick inside a prepackaged Rice Krispies Treat and dip in melted color chocolate. Yep, that easy! | Play Party Plan

This Art Party Cupcake Palette allow guests to decorate their own dessert with candy. This is a cute way for everyone to create art with food. | Moms and Munchkins

Run to the Dollar Store for some low cost paint brushes. These Paint Brush Cake Pops are perfect to add to the art party dessert table. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Get inspired with this Art Party Table perfect for getting messy with your art birthday party activities. I love the rainbow of colors and the personalization on paint pallets. I suggest picking up a white plastic tablecloth for easy tossing. Measure your art table ahead or buy too big to fold over or trim down. | Craving Some Creativity

This vibrantly colorful Artist Birthday Cake would make a great centerpiece on your dessert table! We love the paint palette cake topper, can of paint and paint brush details too! | Catch My Party

That art party cake looks to be a bit challenging. For an Easy Art Birthday Cake, pick up a pre-made cookie cake from your grocery store. Easily transform it into an artist pallet using a pipping bag and colored icing (just get white and add gel food coloring.) | Eclectic Mom Sense

Every messy artist has a container of paint brushes. These Pretzel Rod Paint Brushes add a little bit of salt to a sweet celebration. For this DIY party food, just dip in white vanilla candy melts mixed with vibrant food coloring. | Ashley W

We were so inspired by this Rainbow Fan Garland, that we had to make it for our very own Family Birthday Party. So simple such such cute decor for an artist birthday party. | Ice Cream Off Paper Plates

Throwing an art-themed kid’s birthday party for your little one? Send guests home with these adorable Paint Can Party Favors with a free paint can label template. You can purchase 3″ paint cans with handles in bulk. | Julep

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.)

Kids Party Theme Ideas

Not having a large birthday gathering this year? We skip every other year. One year family, one year friends. Look at these family birthday celebration ideas too.

Enjoy another birthday!

Boy or Girl?! Gender Reveal Party Ideas

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December 13, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

If you aren’t waiting until birth to find out the sex of your baby, take a look at these incredible Gender Reveal Party Ideas. Creative and unique gender reveal ideas that incorporate pink or blue, he or she. Smoke bombs, confetti, balloon pops, and surprise boxes. Get ready for the excitement!

Gender Reveal Party Ideas

Well I couldn’t start this post without sharing our Twins Gender Reveal. We had a big family gathering and my husband I knew the genders (no one else did.) I guess when it’s baby 4/5 you give up on keeping it a secret from yourself, too. Plus, being older I had blood work which revealed things early.

For this gender revel we used this exact set of Gender Reveal Confetti Poppers. I went ahead and purchased them on my own. We made a circle around the table and our extended family did it together on the count of three. I love the faces of my girls seeing that we were having two MORE younger brothers. I got a shoulder shrug and a foot stop after this photo but they wouldn’t change it today for the world – wink!

If you are hosting a Baby Shower with this gender reveal, save this Baby Shower Games printable as seen in our list of Baby Shower Games & Printables. It’s a great way to get your crew engaged and having fun.

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Gender Reveal Party Ideas

For this list of Gender Reveal Party Ideas, we are doing the whole nine yards. Gender reveal photo ideas, drinks and food ideas, crafts, decor, and of course creative ways to reveal and share the baby’s gender.

I simply love this Gender Reveal idea. My brother and law and sister in law actually did the same thing, only they attached the balloons with string to the bottom of their Gender Reveal Box. They had family put it together so the reveal was a surprise! Open the box and watch pink or blue balloons come out. So cute.| Radiant Photo Gallery

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Gender Reveal Food and Party Punch Recipes

Cheers! Follow this Gender Reveal Drink Recipe. Blue and pink make this gender reveal party punch. | Oriental Trading Fun 365

I love how beautiful of a gender reveal photo the Gender Reveal Smoke Powder Cannons make. So if you are going for a real big burst of color, grab these!

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Reveal the secret gender of your new baby to friends and family by letting them bite into fluffy white chocolate Gender Reveal Cupcakes to discover colored surprise inside! Follow this Gender Reveal Cupcakes recipe. | Love In My Oven

Having a Gender Reveal Balloon is a cute way to discover a boy or girl. As you burst the balloon, pink or blue confetti will cascade to the ground in a truly spectacular ‘Pop’.

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Are you going nuts keeping your baby’s gender a secret? For this baby shower food idea, let guests snack on pink and blue candies before you reveal the big news. Nuts vs No Nuts. | Jessica Crum

Let dad get involved. Sometimes it’s fun to incorporate dad’s favorite sport like with this Golf Ball Gender Reveal that has powder and confetti. You could also do a baseball gender reveal, football gender reveal, hockey gender reveal, basketball gender reveal, and soccer gender reveal. So many gender reveal sports themes to choose from. | Proof There It Is Reveals

Follow this fun tutorial for making an ombre Gender Reveal Cake! Take the couple back to that wedding day when they slice it. | Ashley Brooke Designs

Need some baby shower party decor? These blue Mason jars with pink carnations make beautiful baby shower party decor. | The Turquoise Home

Don’t forget the invite! This Gender Reveal Invitation can be personalized with your own details. | Here

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He or She Sonogram Gender Reveal Party Decor

This adorable He or She Sonogram Party Decor displays beautifully on a tablescape or by a guest book. Consider framing and hanging the frame on a ribbon for gender reveal front door decor.

Have a true trusted friend order the correct color of silly string and get ready to get silly stringed in this Silly String Baby Gender Reveal. | Amanda Torres

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He or She Silly String Baby Gender Reveal.

Take off the top and wrap in this “He or She? Spray to See!” Silly String Label.

This is a fun party touch. Color clothes pins pink and blue. Wear your guess of the baby’s sex before the big reveal. | The Frugal Female

Hershey chocolate bars make a great gender reveal baby shower gift. He or She? What will it be? Color with Sharpie permanent markers (these add a touch of metallic.) | Source

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This DIY Gender Reveal Scratch off is perfect for a baby shower or gathering, but it also can be mailed to family and friends who cannot make the event. Such a cute way for them to discover the gender of the baby on the way! You can personalize it to your family. | Zazzle

Pink or blue, take a look at these fun Baby Shower Recipe Ideas. Save this for later, make sure to Pin to Pinterest.

Feeling ready to pop? Make sure to document the entire year with these Monthly Baby Photos. Track your baby’s age in photos. Save this for later, make sure to Pin to Pinterest.

Haven’t made the baby announcement yet? Take a look at these inspiring & cute Pregnancy Announcement Ideas that Nailed It! Save this for later, make sure to Pin to Pinterest.

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New Years Eve Ideas for Kids

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November 29, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media Leave a Comment

Let’s all say good-bye to the past year with these New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids. Ring in the New Year with memorable New Year’s Eve recipes, crafts, activities, games, printables & more.

New Years Eve Ideas for Kids

Anyone else ready to jump into the new year…. see you later, 2020! Bring on 2021. Let’s home for something different. Whether you are celebrating 2021, 2022 (or whatever year we might now be in), we have some of the best New Year’s Eve Ideas for Kids. These can be for toddlers who are in bed with the sun or for older kids who will welcome in the new year at midnight. And let’s be honest, these fun activities and ideas are for adults too. Create family traditions with these New Year’s Eve ideas for kids (and adults too)!

Happy New Year!

Tips for Young Kids: Toddlers and young children do not have to stay up until midnight. You can still reenact a countdown just in a shorter period of time. For example, make the hour change every 10 mintues or 30 minutes based on when you start and want to end. Obviously, they have no idea of the real time. It can still be a memorable day and family tradition with earlier hours.

New Year Celebrations have to include a memorable game. We created this New Year’s Eve Charades Game. We included 18 charades cards as well as 9 fill in the blank cards. You can print the blank cards as much as you want created as large of a game as you need or want. In your blank cards add either family memories (if playing with your immediate family) or add trending year events (if playing with a larger group of friends.)

New Years Eve Party Charades Game Printable

How to Play Charades

Charades can be played with any type of word or phrase. There are two sets of rules for charades games. You can play based on points or based on time.

Charades based on points

Split into two teams. On each teams turn, one person acts out a topic for their teammates to guess. They cannot use any words. Use a clock to track the time, giving each person two to three minutes for their turn. If the team guesses the charade in a set amount of time, give the team one point. If they do not guess correctly, they get zero points added to their score. At the end of all the rounds, the team with the most points wins.

Charades based on time

Split into two teams. On each teams turn, one person acts out a topic for their teammates to guess. They cannot use any words. Use a clock to track the time, giving each person two to three minutes for their turn. If the team guesses the charade in a set amount of time, at that time is added to their score. If they do not guess correctly, the full time is added to their score. At the end of all the rounds, the team with the shortest time wins.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CHARADES GAME PRINTABLE

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New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Have a makeshift New Year’s Eve Photo Booth. You could have a wall of lights and New Years Eve Photo Props.

Well this show’s a bit of the website’s age, make this New Year’s Eve Recipe, chocolate dipped marshmallows. Just add the year.

You have to have a New Year’s Eve kiss at midnight. Download these New Year’s Eve Kisses Stickers. Just add these free printable stickers to the bottom of Hershey’s Kisses chocolates.

This might be my favorite New Year’s activity idea. Make a New Year’s Eve Balloon Clock. As each hour passes, they can pop a balloon. One idea is to have activities for kids in the balloon. Each hour gives a new idea to pass the time. Ideas can be baking, making crafts, watching a movie, reading, etc.| The Suburban Mom

You know we love free printables. Ever year New Year’s Eve Time Capsule Questionnaire. Interview your kids every year to see how they have changed. Add it to their memory box. | Pretty Providence

Some pipe cleaners and a paper plate make this adorable Count Down Clock Craft for the New Year. Attention teachers, this makes a great New Year’s Eve Preschool Craft for teaching time. | Buggy and Buddy

As seen in our Year-round Scavenger Hunt for Kids, print this fun New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt for Kids. Perhaps your scavenger hunt leads back to a present for a New Year’s resolution – like a jump rope or step tracker for someone increasing their fitness.| Feels Like Home

Loving the idea of this get to know you New Year’s Eve Party Game Printable. This party game printable would be an excellent way to engage your child. It could make great dinner conversation. |Alice and Lois

New Year’s Eve Countdown Bags. These are great New Years Eve activities for toddlers as they mimic a count down but can be done in a speedy pace before bedtime. Add a fun activity in each bag. | Toddler Approved

Make this DIY Balloon Ball Drop using Dollar Store supplies. Count me in on this low-cost New Years Eve idea! The kids will love it. | Miss Maes Days

Spend December 31 baking. Of course these New Year’s Eve Countdown Cookies have to be eaten before the clock strikes midnight. If one person is taking the challenge, make them mini! | Phillips Family

Alternatively, for another New Year’s Eve recipe you could have New Year Countdown Cupcakes too (or both.) | Somewhat Simple

Grab some rock candy sticks and gummy bears and let the kids sip and enjoy these Candy Mocktails for Kids (and adults). Don’t forget to raise a toast before your first sip (or it’s bad luck!) | Modern Parents Messy Kids

If you can’t be in New York City with the real crystal ball drop, make your own! This New Year’s Eve Ball Craft is just like the glittery ball in Times Square! I bet you could get all your supplies from the Dollar Tree. One creative punny idea is instead of decorating a Styrofoam ball, decorate an apple for the Big Apple. | Mom Unleashed

Of course, you need to ring in the new year with confetti. These DIY New Year’s Eve Confetti Poppers provide a craft for the day and entertainment for the night. | Little Bins for Little Hands

When the final hour strikes, make sure to shake your New Years Eve Noisemaker Craft for kids. Using bells and a Popsicle stick, this is a cute craft to make during New Years Eve. | Life Over CS

Enjoy these Glow in the Dark Party Ideas. Many of these glow party ideas can overlap into New Year’s Eve. Pin to Pinterest.

Having everyone over late? This Sleepover Party has some slumber party ideas you can incorporate into New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Pin to Pinterest.

Ho-Ho-Hosting a Holiday Party

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November 1, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Hosting a holiday party? Follow these hosting tips when you host a dinner this Christmas season. Ideas for music, prepping, and adding a festive atmosphere to your holiday entertaining.

Ho-Ho-Hosting a Holiday Party

Ready to end this year with a big bang? Okay, maybe a small bang with intimate friends. Host a Christmas dinner party without breaking the bank. Keeping a low cost holiday party, doesn’t mean you need to avoid all the bells and whistles. You can still bring friends together with the perfect party food, tablescape, warm ambiance and jovial atmosphere. Follow these hosting ideas and tips to create a festive atmosphere to your holiday entertaining.

We decided to step up our Hosting Tips and Tricks and share more ideas about Hosting a Christmas Party! Of course, combine the ideas from both posts to create the ultimate Christmas party!

Don’t host a party, without setting the setting with a Holiday Stovetop Scent. This fall simmer pot recipe rolls over into Christmas well too. Consider adding a couple drops of Pine Essential Oils. You can also see our Holiday Essential Oil Blends.

Don’t forget the music. Music will set your party theme. It doesn’t have to be loud but create a festive holiday atmosphere with an Amazon Music playlist (get a free Amazon Music trial for the party.) Either add the songs to create your own party playlist or use one of their many suggest Christmas Party Music Playlists. Use a bluetooth speaker or Amazon Echo Dot.

One stress free hosting hack is to get all your bowls and utensils out days before. Label where each dish and food will go so you know what you still need to borrow from family or a friend. | Pioneer Woman

Add color and a pop to your Christmas party tablescape by adding these candy cane place card markers. | Janine Ngai for LittleThings

Speaking of place markers, in our Wine and Cheese Party Ideas, we have have free printable cheese markers. A great low cost Christmas Party Idea is to offer snacks instead of dinner. You can also pick them up on our free printables page.

Take a look at these Christmas Appetizer Ideas for a holiday party including this adorable olive, rosemary, cheese board wreath. | Home is Where the Boat Is

When is the best time to host a holiday party? During the holiday season, calendars fill up with events and gatherings. Try something different. Take a weekend morning and host a Christmas Brunch. Take a look at these Breakfast Casseroles are great brunch ideas for a Christmas party that feed a large crowd. Maybe send out this Pancakes and Pajamas Christmas brunch party invitation.

What do you do at a holiday party? One idea is to incorporate Minute to Win It Games or Christmas Name That Tune Game. This gets a crowds energy up. Want something a little calmer, try a Holiday Wreath Making Party or Ornament Exchange Party. You could also go back to a traditional Christmas Cookie Exchange.

Play reindeer games! This Gift Grab Party Game keeps a crowd lively. You can of course supply your own presents or have people bring presents like a White Elephant Party. | Fun Squared

We have an entire list of Christmas Party Games with our free printable. Games include Dice Game, Press Conference, That’s a Wrap, The Good List, Musical Pictionary, Sticker Shock and Mystery Stocking.

Christmas Party Games Printable PDF

Brown Bag Menu & How to Print to a Brown Paper Bag

If you are hosting a sit down formal Christmas dinner, consider this twist. Make your own DIY Brown Bag Menu. You can use our Hand Lettering Tutorials or you can read directions for how to print on brown paper bags. | Caitlin Flemming at Sacramento Street

Display wrapped gifts around the home and under the Christmas tree for festive dinner party ambiance. If you can add a cinnamon stick or rosemary, it will also help the home smell good. People won’t even realize you are displaying potpourri! | | Waiting on Martha (use extra Rosemary to make this Rosemary Wreath. You could also attach the Rosemary Wreath as gift wrap decor!)

Don’t have a fire place or don’t want all the heat? Have a relaxing fireplace screensaver for TV. This fire place crackles for 8 hours! Your TV will need a YouTube app to watch this fire effect on TV.

Instead of having an open bar, consider creating a signature drink. This allows you to stock up on one type of alcohol & mixers. These 31 Holiday Cocktail Recipes give you direction.

Reduce or even skip the ice. Favor something more festive, like frozen berries, frozen grapes, even lime and lime wedges. Put them on a wooden skewer, dip them in water, then freeze. Guests drinks will stay cold, give some extra flavor and look fabulous. These frozen grape skewers even help to mix the drink. | Delish

If this is a Christmas Party for kids and adults, make sure to have something that distracts the kids. How do you entertain guests at a party? Keep the kiddo’s entertained this Christmas party table for kids. Place settings are drawn on a kraft paper tablecloth. Add crayons and crafts. | Simply Sweet Soirees (see example Kids Christmas Party Photos here.)

If you are hosting a formal dinner, make sure you know how to set the table. Use this formal place setting image as your guide.

Save these Family Christmas Traditions to Start Now! Pin to Pinterest.

Of course, don’t miss our original Hosting Tips and Tricks for the Holiday Season. Pin to Pinterest.