Elf Adoption Certificate

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May 18, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Curious how to introduce a North Pole guest to your family? Details on how to register your Elf on the Shelf and a free Elf Adoption Certificate printable. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf Certificate of Adoption

Only a few short days until the the turkey is lifted off our dinning room tables and Elf on the Shelf braces our home. Are you ready for the Christmas spirit? Have you done this Christmas Tradition before?

This is our sixth year of Elf on the Shelf. I began this Christmas Family Tradition when my oldest daughter was 4 (but began with the blog when she was 5.) If you have been with us a long time, you know every day in the month of November and December we give new Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Adoption Certificate

You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done. For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial. You also can sign up for all of our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables here including downloading our Elf on the Shelf Certificate of Adoption.

How to Adopt Elf on the Shelf

First, you will need to pick up an official Elf on the Shelf. This will be the job of the parent to agree.

Once you acquire your elf. Decide when Elf will start coming. You could put out an Elf Door to welcome your elf on Thanksgiving evening or on December 1 (an Elf door is not necessary – he/she might just start showing up!) We have a number of ways to Say Hello to Elf – Arrival ideas for the first night!

Explain the elf rules. The number one rule is Elf on the Shelf cannot be touched. If he/she is touched, Elf looses his elf magic. We have a magic Elf on the Shelf gripper printable if Elf falls!

Elf on the She reports back to Santa who has been naughty or nice. Elf will show up in a new spot each day – typically Elf flies to the North Pole in the night and is in a new spot in the morning. During this period of time, your home is under Elf Surveillance.

At Christmas Even night, Elf leaves. We let our kids hug Elf. Since Elf is heading back to the North Pole, he can loose some magic with a human hug since he doesn’t’ have a round-trip journey that night. Look at all of our ways Elf on the Shelf Says Good-Bye on the Last Night.

Elf Adoption Certificate

It’s important to create a name for your Elf on the Shelf. We offer some creative ways to name your family elf as well has a list of Fifty Elf on the Shelf Names.

Once your elf is named, of course you family need an Elf Adoption Certificate. We have the perfect printable for you and it is approved by the the man himself, Santa Claus. It also has the official head workshop Elf stamp of approval too!

Our Elf Certificate of Adoption Reads:

This is to certify that (enter Elf name) has been formally adopted by (enter family name) on this date (enter date).

We think it’s kind of colorful and bright and cute to hang in your home.

Register Elf on the Shelf

After your Certificate of Adoption process with us is complete, you may want to officially Register Elf on the Shelf. Verify your Scout Elf as an official North Pole elf on the official Elf on the Shelf Elf Registry page. This page is from the creators of The Elf on the Shelf.

During the Elf registration process, you will first choose your Elf outfit color. Red is the official Scout Elf on the Shelf color. Next, you will choose what came with your elf. Keepsake boxes come with the official Scout Elf on the Shelf. After your selections, you can enter your Family Name, Scout Elf Name, and Scout Elf Adoption Date.

Upon entering this telling Elf information you will get your own Official Scout Elf Registry documents including a Personalized Adoption Certificate and a Personalized Letter From Santa. This completes the process to register Elf on the Shelf.

Register Elf on the Shelf Pets

Everyone loves their pets and that includes Elf. If you have Elf pets, you can also officially register Elf on the Shelf Pets too. Right now, this adoption process includes the Arctic Fox, St. Bernard, and Reindeer Elf on the Shelf pets.

How to get a Free Elf on the Shelf Adoption Certificate

Ready to adopt your elf on the shelf for free? You an print our free Elf on the Shelf Adoption Certificate! This free printable Elf Adoption Certificate includes a spot for your elf name, your elf adopted family and the official date your elf doll came into the house. It is signed by Santa Claus and has a North Pole stamp.

You can frame it or put it inside your Elf on the Shelf book as your official Elf adoption certificate.

Elf Adoption Certificate Printables

We love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables and Christmas printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

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We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

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Elf on the Shelf 101

What is Elf on the Shelf? Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

More Fun Elf Ideas

Looking for more ways to have fun with your Elf this season? Take a look at these fun Elf on the Shelf printables and ideas for your North Pole friend.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Free Father’s Day Printables

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May 10, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Are you ready for Father’s Day? With these Father’s Day printables, you’ll be ready to celebrate dad to the fullest! We gathered some of the most adorable and creative dad gifts in this list of free Father’s Day printables. Check out these gift ideas and printable Father’s Day cards for the super hero dad, the golf lover, the grill master, and more.

Free Father’s Day Printables

Do you have plans for Father’ Day this year? Finding a Father’s Day gift can be a little trickier than finding something for mom. And I’m always looking for inspiration to get creative with the kids in any way we can. We searched the web and some of our favorite blogs to find the most adorable free Father’s Day Printables. From printable Father’s Day cards, to banners, to adorable and creative Father’s Day Gifts for dad, these ideas will simplify your celebration of dad, cut back on the time you’d spend searching for the perfect gift, and provide dad with a memorable surprise he’ll cherish forever! Enjoy.

How can I make Father’s Day special?

With these Father’s Day Printables and gift ideas, it’s so easy to make Father’s Day special for the dad in your life! They require very little effort on your part, but they will still make super memorable gifts for dad. Other ways to make Father’s Day extra special include making him his favorite meals, planning a dinner out at his favorite restaurant, watching his favorite movie with him, and making time for any other activities he loves.

First up, our favorite. This homemade Father’s Day Gift idea can be used for years to come. Make Dad a Mason Jar BBQ Spice Rub with a free SVG File Printable for Cricut Maker. He will love it, and you’ll love having an easy and cute place to organize those spices.

We love Father’s Day printables for the Cricut so much, we have another free SVG File for your Cricut maker. Make this Father’s Day Photo frame for the rock star in your life or for the dad who is a rock!

Who doesn’t love a gift basket? It’s a great way to gift a bunch of dad’s favorite things in one place. This “World’s Greatest Pop” gift basket printable is one of the best Father’s Day printables we found. Include push pops, ring pops, and soda pop, to name a few. So cute! | A Pumpkin and a Princess

Don’t forget to decorate the house for Father’s Day! We love this Father’s Day Banner made from ties. Pair with these adorable mini clothespins and bakers twine. | I Should be Mopping the Floor

Alternatively, decorate the home with this tie-riffic Father’s Day Banner. You can attach little gift tag ties for a terrific dad! | Amanda’s Parties to Go

Have a super hero in your home? Have fun with this free Father’s Day Printable Fun Fact Sheet. Decorate and fill out to personalize for your dad! This one could be cute for teachers in search of Father’s Day activities for the classroom. You could even frame it! | The Idea Room

This is an adorable gift for dad. Grab these Superhero Gift Printables and stuff mason jars with his favorite snacks! | Sandy Toes and Popsicles

If you are hosting a party or just doing something fun in the home, print off this Donuts with Dad Invite. Some schools host these events, so don’t forget to share it with your child’s teacher! | Frugal Coupon Living

Is dad the handy man of the house? List all the adjectives to describe your dad. Consider picking up an apron at Home Depot when making this Father’s Day Tool Belt! You can also decorate your own apron with hand prints of your children! Dad can keep it forever! | Simply Sprout

Every dad needs a new tie. Print off this Daddy Tie Questionnaire – he will wear it with pride! This is another Father’s Day printable that’s perfect for a classroom activity. | The Crafting Chicks

If your dad is rad, he might need this new set of eyeglasses. Print off these cute Dad Glasses as a Father’s Day Gift for Dad. He can wear them during the festivities! | Mr. Printables

This Father’s Day Printable Pack has something for everyone. Cards, booklets, tags, cupcake toppers and more! | Somewhat Simple

We love this Keepsake Printable Booklet for Dad. He’ll love and keep it forever! | What Moms Love

Grab some root beer and this Printable Root Beer Father’s Day Gift Idea for an easy, deliciously fizzy gift. Consider gifting it with a wooden beer caddy. | Thirty Handmade Days

Father’s Day Mad Libs anyone? Print off this All About Dad Fill in the Blank Card. This one is a great creative activity for the kids! | Elegance and Enchantment

Do your kids love to color? This is an adorable Super Rad Dad Superhero Coloring Sheet. Another great way for the kids to get in on the Father’s Day fun with their creative side! | Alpha Mom

Wrap up your gift with your very own Father’s Day Printable Gift Wrap. | Poppy Talk

Give the gift that keeps on giving this Father’s Day – a Coupon Booklet for Dad. | The Crafting Chicks

Print, personalize and color this Father’s Day Coloring Page. | Skip to My Lou

Adorable and creative gifts for dad in these Free Father's Day Printables #Freebie #Printable #FathersDay

Does dad love the grill? Make your own BBQ rub for dad and print off this BBQ Rub Tag. It’s surprisingly easy to make your own BBQ rub — you might even have all the spices necessary at home! | Kristen Duke Photography

Does dad love to fish? Shower him with a tackle box of Hugs and Fishes for Dad. Grab a plastic craft storage container and Swedish fish for this gift. | Eighteen25

Let your kids channel their inner Picasso and make this very cute Father’s Day Portrait Drawing. Consider framing it for his office! | Tot Schooling

Have a joker at home? Print this Father’s Day Printable Joke Teller! | Bren Did

For the dad who needs to pick out his own gift. Grab a gift card and this Printable Gift Card Holders for Father’s Day. | Curbly

Also visit our handprint art for dad. Adorable printable Father’s Day handprint art & crafts for dad! These father’s day gift ideas are keepsakes that leave a lifetime impression! Choose from five different themes.

Enjoy these Father’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool, Elementary and More! Pin to Pinterest.

Feeling creative? Also enjoy these Father’s Day Craft Ideas for Dad. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these DIY Father’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Make dad an amazing Father’s Day Dessert – these Father’s Day Cake Ideas range from the expert to the easy! Pin to Pinterest.

Curb Appeal Hacks To Increase Your Home Value

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May 10, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Spring

Frugal Curb Appeal Hacks To Increase Your Home Value. Update the appearance for your home for little expense.

Curb Appeal Hacks

One of our most famous posts is our Front Porch Ideas. We wanted to go further this spring and add some curb appeal hacks to improve the expense and appeal of your home. There is nothing more attractive than a well taken care of home from the outside. It’s like putting your best on the facade and as everyone drives by, they don’t see the mess that lies inside – it’s our secret! Take a look at Porticos, flower beds, street number pots and many more ideas to inspire your green thumb and home improvement skills this spring!

Also visit our Inexpensive Backyard Landscaping Ideas on a Budget with ideas that can be transitioned to the front yard too!

To start off, how fun and easy is this tip? Identify your home with House Number Flower Pots from DIY Show Off.

Your welcome and your front porch are everything! Remember it’s their first impressions. Renew weathered wood with this front door home improvement project. Just add SunShield Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection.

If time is on your site, build a Pergola Over Your Garage like Lauries. How beautiful is this touch?

The best way to update your curb appeal is paint and it can be so inexpensive! We love this Home Makeover from Beneath My Heart.

Add Appeal with a DIY Portico on a Front or Side Door like this tutorial from Southern Hospitality Blog.

Love of Family and Home shares a cute Side Yard Update and a tip on how to get rid of get rid of weeds.

Transform Walkway Pavers with Lava Rocks from Paint Speckled Pawprints.

Update your home apparel with this Garage Door Gel Stain Idea from Domestically Speaking. You can find a similar (sworn by) paint in our Home Hacks Amazon Shop.

Hide an Ugly AC Unit with this tutorial on First Home, Love Life.

Style with Cents show us how to Update Porch Lights for $1.

Update your Garage for Under $10 like Garden of Love.

Redo your porch and entrance by placing a Mantle Over the Door in this Front Door Miracle from Me and Jilly.

Funky Junk Interiors takes a Pallet and Turns It Into a Garden Walkway in this tutorial.

Camouflage an Electrical Box with this idea from Love of Family and Home.

Add dimension to your home with a Faux Runner Using Paint on your Concrete Stairs like The 2 Seasons.

These Faux DIY Shutters are around $200 from Cozy Cottage Cute.

Stain a Fence for about $100 like Saving with Cents.

Cover unsightly porch columns with this DIY Column Wrap from Balancing Home.

Take a look at this DIY Mailbox Makeover from Beneath My Heart.

Get crafting with your House Number, we love these Paint Sticks turned into a House Number Plaque from A Turtle’s Life for Me.

Need more ideas to inspire your curb appeal? Don’t forget these fun Front Porch Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Visit these Inexpensive Backyard Ideas for Landscaping on a Budget. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Midsummer Night Patio Escapes are fun, frugal and creative. Pin to Pinterest.

Moving? These Home Staging Tips and Ideas are very helpful! Pin to Pinterest.

Fun Summer Activities for Kids

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May 3, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer

Fun summer activities for kids are great, but they can get expensive fast. Fortunately, there are plenty of things to do that won’t break the bank. Print this free summer activities checklist and summer planner to help you get started!

Summer’s here and that means warm weather, sun, and a lot of time to enjoy the great outdoors! Whether you love taking on adventurous activities, relaxing by the water, or just want to find something for your kids to do during those long summer days, we’ve got some ideas for you!

While it isn’t as expensive as traveling, summer staycations can become quickly expensive. If you are looking for some low-cost summer activities for the kids, it’s important to plan. Spending just an hour at the beginning of summer can change the entire outcome. A summer planner can not only give the kids something to look forward to, it can keep your expenses in check and help budget for more costly kids’ activities.

How can I make summer fun at home?

To create summer fun at home, have a list of summer activities you and the kids will look forward to. Staying home doesn’t have to be boring but staying organized will allows you to enjoy the lazier days and hope for the more exciting days that are planned. Our free printable summer calendar is an excellent tool for seeing what’s ahead.

If you need ideas for how to make summer fun while staying home, involve the kids. After all what are fun summer activities for kids if the kids are not the ones involved in the planner. Sit down at the end of the school year. A family dinner is a perfect time to brainstorm. You can use this free printable summer checklist. Use the ideas listed or review them as a spring board for some of your own family bucket list ideas.

Kids Summer Activities

Are your kids a fan of the great outdoors? If so, there are plenty of great activities that you can take on to keep yourself busy and entertained during the long summer months. Hiking, camping, kayaking and other awesome outdoor adventures await! If you’re not so much into roughing it, there are still a ton of fun activities for kids (and adults) to enjoy outside in the sunshine.

Is staying inside the confided space of walls, doors and air condition more your jam? If so, plan some unique summer activities for at home. Hosting a bake off, plan a day where you make different cuisines, or work through a family game night bucket list.

Take a look at some of our favorite super fun summer activities for kids:

Visit your local farmers market and pick out some fresh fruits and veggies for a healthy snack
Head to the park for a game of frisbee or catch
Go swimming at your local pool or beach
Take a nature walk and see how many different types of birds or animals you can spot
Collect some pretty flowers and make a bouquet
Fly a kite on a breezy day
Go on a photo scavenger hunt
Have a picnic in your backyard or at the park
Set up a tent in the backyard and have a sleepover
Make s’mores in ice cream cones
Catch fireflies and craft lightning bug plastic eggs
Collect rocks for rock painting and lay them on a trail
Play tag, hopscotch, or any other classic summer games
Have a water balloon fight!
Take a nature walk and see how many different types of bugs, birds, and animals you can find
Set up a sprinkler and have fun
Visit a water park
Create a solar oven and bake cookies
Buy a challenging puzzle and work on it throughout the summer
Go for a bike ride around your neighborhood
Have refreshing cold treats like ice cream and popsicles
Have a car wash day with family cars and kids bikes and riding toys
Make homemade pizzas with fresh ingredients from the farmers market
Paint with water
Draw with sidewalk chalk on the driveway
Plant a garden with your favorite flowers or vegetables
Craft cardboard boxes into cars for a drive-in backyard movie night
Visit all the playgrounds in your city

Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy all that nature has to offer! These are just a few boredom buster ideas for kids of all ages. Get creative and come up with some fun summer activities of your own.

Summer Checklist & Planner Printable

To kick off the fun, we’ve put together a free summer checklist of so many fun activities to make the most of your summer days. With this free list of summer activities for kids, you’ll never run out of fun things to make this the best summer ever! We’ve also included a summer planner page to fill in with all your summer schedule activities.

What included in your Frugal Summer Fun printable set:

Low-Cost Summer Activities Bucket List
Summer Activity Schedule Calendar & Planner

So what are you waiting for? Grab your free summer checklist and start making the most of the best season of the year!

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How to Print at Staples

Don’t have a printer? You can print at your local print shop or your Staples Printing Center. Watch this video for how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

You can even have this laminated. That will allow to erase things, cross off activities completed and overall keep your checklist in good shape.

More Summer Fun For Kids

There are so many fun summer activities to explore! Whether you want to stay busy or just relax, there’s plenty of excitement waiting. Get out there and enjoy the sunshine! Looking for more ways to make summer the best season ever? Check out these summer resources today!

The Visual Summer Bucket List has a full list of fun activities to add to your summer schedule. Pin to Pinterest.

If you want a full list of seasonal activities, take a look at all of our Family Bucket List Ideas including a summer bucket list and 80s summer throw back bucket list. Pin to Pinterest.

If games and parties add the most excitement to your summer plans, you will want to add these must have kids games to your summer checklist. Use for picnics, holidays, family nights, neighborhood gatherings or even birthday parties!

Backyard Games: Play in in a park or in your own yard, these outdoor games are fun for the family, neighbors, or a birthday party. They even can be used at a backyard graduation, picnic or even family reunion.

Minute to Win it Games with Water: Ready to get wet? Take these wet n wild games to the backyard, park or even to the beach. These games include water guns, water balloons, buckets of water and more. Best of all, the games move fast requiring over one minute each. Guaranteed fun ahead!

Outdoor Minute to Win it Games: Have 60 seconds? These outdoor minute to win it games are timed and perfect for keeping a party moving along. They include non-water games as well as a few water games. If you love a fast pace, these are really great quick and easy games. They are getting the kids outside in the fresh air.

Pool Games: Ready to host a pool party? Stop asking what you can do and start doing. Print these pool party games that are perfect for a small group or large gathering. The set includes new, classic and retro pool party games. Make sure to laminate the game set for easy reference of directions and supplies when you are around the swimming pool.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: Take the fun outdoors with this backyard scavenger hunt for kids. These 20 rhyming riddles will lead kids on an outdoor scavenger hunt. Have a fun prize at the end or small treasure to collect as you go. They include common supplies found at home.

Camping Games: Sleeping under the stars or just enjoying a twinkling fire pit? These camping games bring instant fun under the stars. Use in the backyard or bring on your next camping trip. They bring great fun to little campers.

Glow in the Dark Party Games: Make it an epic event when you add some neon and glow in the dark party fun! Add glow party games, fun foods, party décor and more. It’s a great start or end to your summer plans.

Outdoor Night Games: Has the sun gone down? Have the sun has set, the fun doesn’t have to end. Enjoy these outdoor night games for a sleepover or late night party.

Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens: This teen scavenger hunt is great for a birthday party or youth group event. It includes a public scavenger hunt checklist where groups split into teams to declared the winner!

Family Reunion Ideas: After a long time apart, what activities will you use to fill your family reunion. These family reunion ideas, activities and games will keep the fun going.

Beach Games: Head to the ocean with a large group or just the family and bring these beach games. This outdoor games include many common items like beach towel, bucket, beach ball and, of course, sand!

Do you have a favorite summer activity that didn’t make the list? Let us know in the comments below or share with us your summer activities on Pinterest!

Graduation Tips and Ideas for Kids and Adults of All Ages

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April 28, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Graduation Tips and Ideas for Kids and Adults of All Ages

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I always like to think of milestones for you guys. Events that happen in everyone’s life from Birth (newborns), to Moving (new homes) to things like graduation. I compiled a list of Ideas, Tips and Tricks for your graduate – Kindergarten to Collegiate – there should be something for everyone!

Graduation Party Games

Before you begin looking over Graduation party Ideas, make sure you keep your guests entertained with these Graduation Party Games. This set includes 12 Graduation Games for Parties. They can be used for a zoom graduation party online, mixed in with an outdoor graduation party (that might get messy) or be used for indoor graduation parties.

The 12 graduation party games printable includes directions as well as a supply list for staying organized. Set also comes with charades cards templates.

Graduation Party Games Printable PDF Download

Minute to Win it Graduation Party Games

If you love for your heart to race, try these 60 second challenges. Graduation Minute to Win it Games are epic and keep the party lively.

Enjoy Minute to Win it Graduation Games that include common supplies like pencils, tassels, balloons, paper and (of course) a stop watch!

Print these Graduation Minute to Win it Games too!

Graduation Party Ideas

1.) The Keys to Success is fun way for guests to share ideas and advice as you head along your way. Idea on Celebrations at Home Blog.

2.) Check out this cool craft, Graduation Cap Straw Toppers from The Glitter in my Tea.

3.) Smart School House has a fun Confetti Balloons Tutorial.

4.) Have a Globe Guests Can Sign and offer words of encouragement. No Biggie has a FREE Silhouette Print with this one.

5.) Host a Homemade Graduation Photo Booth like Little Big Co. Some fun ideas HERE.

6.) Pass out Class Rings aka Ring Pops like My Life at Playtime.

7.) Make Graduation Garland with a strand of photos taken each year. We love this idea from Kodak.

8.) Eighteen25 has an adorable Your Hard Work Paid Off Printable which makes a great grad gift idea!

9.) FREE Oh the Places You Will Go Bag Topper from A Little Clairification. Get little Chocolate Globes Here.

10.) A Graduation Memory Jar for your Guests to share their favorite moments of your year is fun. We love this idea on Andrea’s Notebook.

11.) We love these FREE Printable Smart Cookie Sleeves for your party favors from Studio DIY.

12.) How cool is this? Sugar and Charm turned money into Origami Graduation Hats with Tassels.

13.) Save what you want with these FREE Printable Chalkboard Banners on I Should be Mopping the Floor.

14.) It’s much easier than you think, see How to Make a Tassel with this tutorial from Style Inked.

15.) Take a stab at this Graduation Money Lei – they will love it, we promise! Tutorial on Bead and Cord.

16.) Take a look at these fun Grad Photo Props with Superlatives from Celebrations.

17.) We are pretty obsessed with these Graduation Cap Cupcakes from Anna and Blue.

18.) Create an Ice Cream Soda Bar for Kids of all ages from Ever Clever Mom.

19.) These Graduation Cap Party Favors are an adorable idea from No Biggie. You can get the clear plastic tubes HERE.

20.) Do It and How has an adorable Graduation Gift Idea with Candy Bars and a 2 L Bottle. They don’t have a printable, but we made one for you!

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On the last day of school before graduation, try some of these memorable End of the Year & Last Day of School Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget Class High School Reunions! We have you covered there too. Pin to Pinterest.

Mermaid Party Clam Cookies

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April 21, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Hosting a mermaid party for the little mermaid in your life? These easy to make Mermaid Party Clam Cookies are the perfect mermaid party food! Every mermaid will love these adorable and tasty seashell cookies.

Mermaid Party Clam Cookies

Got a kid at home who’s having a mermaid party? Need a cute snack for your next Under the Sea Adventure? These Clam Cookies are the perfect party food for your mermaid extravaganza! They are totally delicious, beautiful to look at, and best of all, only take about 10 minutes to make! Vanilla wafers, your icing colors of choice, and edible “pearls” come together in one adorable little treat. You can even make a mermaid party activity out of it and let the kids assemble their own seashell cookies. The kids will have fun creating something on their own with minimal supervision on your part. You can prepare the supplies ahead of time and mix together the icing colors. Then, just set them out on the table before the party. They will really enjoy getting to pick their colors and doing something hands-on. Plus, letting your mermaid party guests take the wheel means one less thing for you to prepare before the shindig starts!

Why do we love these Mermaid Party Clam Cookies?

These seashell cookies are fantastic for an under the sea themed birthday party, a mermaid slumber party with the girls, as a snack for a movie night featuring The Little Mermaid, or just because! And for those who don’t have the best baking skills, you won’t even need to turn the oven on to enjoy these seashell cookies. They are just about as close to foolproof as you can get!

What do I need to make these Mermaid Party Clam Cookies?

To make your own adorable seashell cookies, you’ll need just four simple ingredients:

Directions:

Divide frosting equally into 4 bowls. Add 1-2 drops of food coloring and mix well.
Spread about 1 Tablespoon of frosting on each vanilla wafer. (You can also pipe on if you prefer.)
Add one “pearl” (Sixlet) towards the front of the frosting and top with a plain vanilla wafer.
Enjoy this fun treat!

Makes about 2 dozen clams.

We have some creative Under the Sea Party Ideas but also take a look at these Mermaid Party Ideas too!

MERMAID PARTY IDEAS

Ocean Water | Kara’s Party Ideas with recipe on Frugal Coupon Living
Mermaid Party Favors with Free Tag Printable | Val Event Gal
Cheesecake Dip | Chocolate Covered Katie
Starfish Wands | Sea Lane Studio
Fish in a Bag Slime | My Frugal Adventures (consider replacing with a mermaid)
DIY $5 Mermaid Backdrop Tutorial | Rain on the Roof

Find plenty of Mermaid Birthday Party Ideas on Etsy too!

While you are working up an appetite. Make sure you play the fun Mermaid Party Games. Then finish them off with your tasty mermaid party food recipe. Print now!

Mermaid Party Clam Cookies

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 10
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 24

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Description

Hosting a mermaid party? How about something under the sea? We love these easy to make Mermaid Party Clam Cookies. This food craft is something simple for the kids to even create!

Ingredients

Vanilla Wafers
Vanilla Marshmallow Frosting
White Sixlets Candy
Food Coloring – We used Purple, teal, pink, & yellow

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Instructions

Divide frosting equally into 4 bowls. Add 1-2 drops of food coloring and mix well.
Spread about 1 Tablespoon of frosting on each vanilla wafer. (You can also pipe on if you prefer.)
Add one “pearl” (sixlet) towards the front of the frosting and top with a plain vanilla wafer.
Enjoy this fun treat!

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Clam Cookies using Sixlets at pearls. Great for a mermaid or under the sea party! #mermaid #underthesea #recipe

If you are hosting an under the sea party, we’ve got more treats in store for you! Take a look at these fun Summer Crab Beach Cupcakes! Pin to Pinterest on your Summer, Party or Dessert Boards.

You can make a whole under the sea squad! Pair your crab cupcakes with these Giant Squid Cupcakes. Pin to Pinterest.

For some more inspiration, get ideas from these these Beach Inspired Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Summer or Party Board.

It could be fun to serve our Cotton Candy Cupcakes at your mermaid inspired party! The colors seem on point to me. Pin to Pinterest.

Ready to party? Keep the kids entertained with these 50+ Kid’s Party Games – indoor, outdoor, birthday party, small gathering, minute to win it and more.

Fun 4th of July Scavenger Hunt

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April 20, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer

Celebrating the 4th of July ? Just like an independence day themed national treasure hunt, these 20 rhyming clues will take your child on a fun 4th of July Scavenger Hunt at home. Print this patriotic 4th of July fun activity now!

Celebrate Independence Day with a 4th of July Scavenger Hunt that’s perfect for all ages. With 20 different clues, this fun activity will keep your friends and family entertained all day Fourth of July long!

Celebrating Fourth of July

If your family is like ours, the summer holiday means backyard cookouts, watermelon, swimming, fun games and, of course, fireworks!

This year we are planning to do a Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt around the house of the kids and their friends to participate in. I’m planning to set up a fun stash of red, white, and blue goodies at the final spot for the kids.

Some glow-in-the-dark necklaces, sparklers, and other fun treats paired with decorated cookies make an adorable gift that they’ll enjoy during the party.

Fourth of July Ideas

This 4th of July, take the patriotic fun to the next level with some of these activities for the whole family.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Find red, white, and blue items in your house
Make cookies or another fun snack shaped like stars
Take a picture of yourself or your family in front of an American flag
Put together a Fourth of July themed puzzle
Visit Independence Day celebrations or parades in your area
Draw a picture of the American flag with a blindfold on and see who’s looks closest to the real thing
Write down all of the 50 states as fast as possible before the timer runs out.

The fun doesn’t have to end there! How about a patriotic treasure hunt you can do at home? This is the perfect addition to the day. Plus, you can get this digital download immediately – print now!

4th of July Scavenger Hunt for Kids

If you’re looking for a Fourth of July scavenger hunt specifically designed for kids, we’ve got you covered!

This at home scavenger hunt has 20 different clues that will take your child all around the house. Its a fun way to start the day, especially if uncovering prizes like supplies or décor for the day. To add your own ideas or twist to this treasure hunt. In this patriotic activity, stick to the theme and add red, white and blue items with the rhyming clues. Your seekers can pick up the small treasures along the way.

Examples of the rhyming clues include…

It’s the 4th of July! Let’s celebrate and have some fun. The first clue is found where the food is zapped, warmed and done.

50 pointed stars on the flag, each representing a state. Look at your clock for a new clue, don’t be late.

Every firework begins with a spark. The clue is found where you lay your head when it’s dark.

Crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea. This is the place where you turn the temperature down one degree.

Of course, seekers will follow instructions on July scavenger hunt printable riddles toward each of the next clues. Once the national treasure hunters get to the final stop, or the last clue, on the hunt will have a patriotic surprise waiting for them! This can include sparklers, streamers, fireworks, fun 4th of July food, or something cute to wear!

Print out the clues below and get ready to have some fun!

Patriotic Scavenger Hunt

This Fourth of July game is so easy to use. The PDF file includes 20 Independence Day themed cards with rhyming Fourth of July riddles on them. The treasure hunt will take players all around the house and include a few for the yard that will take kids outdoors.

The patriotic game includes an answer sheet and is perfect for 2-6 players. This is an easy activity but you can pair age groups. Older children can help younger kids discover new printable clues. You can omit or take out any clue locations that do not fit your home. I do recommend printing the clues on card stock for durability.

To use the game, just download the PDF, print out the cards and cut them apart. Each of the Fourth of July clues is a rhyming riddle about where to find the next item on the list.

The 4th of July is a time to celebrate America, and what better way than with this epic July 4th scavenger hunt? It’s sure to entertain the kids and the parents will enjoy watching too.

No matter how you celebrate Fourth of July this year, we hope you have a blast!

Download the PDF below and get started on your hunt!

Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt Digital Download

Need More 4th of July Fun?

Check out these other Fourth of July ideas:

Have a blast this Fourth of July and be safe!

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Free Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable and Sand Bucket Beach Craft

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April 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer, Travel

On your beach vacation, be sure to download a free Beach Scavenger Hunt printable and beach craft. Keep the kids busy with a sand bucket & cute outdoor treasure hunt!

Okay, we all know vacations aren’t always relaxing. Often family vacations are echoed with “what’s next?!” While the sand and waves are really fun, it’s possible you will hear cries of “I’m bored” or my favorite “I don’t know what to do!” If you are looking for activities for the beach, take a look at this fun list of beach activities for the kids (and kids at heart!)

What are some fun things to do at the beach?

Summer is the perfect time of year to head to the beach. If you are looking for fun beach activities, we have a really good checklist of ideas for kids of all ages. From games, to water play, contests and more, you will have so much fun you might have to set a timer to remind you to reapply sunscreen! It’s easy to burn when you are distracted!

Some of our favorite activities include…

Beach Games: Beach games are perfect for using common items you already have in the sand. Ideas include beach Frisbee golf, water relays, beach bowling and more. They are beach activities that will fill the entire day and give someone the claim of victory!
Sand Castle Contest: Divide in teams and see who can build the best sand castle. The whole team can look for natural decorations like seashells, seaweed and more.
Sand Pictionary: Use the sand to play Pictionary. Divide in teams. Teammates will draw pictures in the sand while their team tries to guess. Items can include an ocean animal, objects found on the beach and more.
Fly at Kite: We all know about kites but how often do you get the perfect day to do this outdoor activity? The beach is perfect for giving the right amount of wind to fly a kite.
Beach Crafts: Using sea shells and other beach items, turn your finds into art work. You can also upcycle trash found on the beach for a fun beach craft. Ideas include water bottle jelly fish, sand Play-doh and more.
Beach Party: While on your beach vacation, have a beach themed party. This can include a pirate party, kid’s baby shark party, adult white party, or even a teen glow in the dark neon party.
Minute to Win It Games with Water: Enjoy these water games for kids that last only 60 seconds.
Have a Beach Treasure Hunt: Divide in groups for a team building scavenger hunt. Use a beach scavenger hunt list to find items commonly found on the beach.

If you are headed to the beach this summer, consider this free printable Beach Scavenger Hunt for the kids. It will busy them for awhile. Consider filling as well, their bucket with a snack and drink while they look! This is also good for red flag days when the sea is rough and you can’t get in the ocean.

Beach Tip: consider shipping beach toys from amazon to your beach vacation home. Alternatively, when you arrive at your rented beach house, see if toys were left behind. Many houses end up with renters leftover beach items and supplies. You can also hit the dollar store when you arrive at the beach and leave behind any beach supplies you do not want to cart back home.

Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable Craft

Ready to create this beach scavenger hunt for your trip? Get this free printable, laminate and add to your sand bucket. It’s a perfect activity for the kids and will keep the busy in the sun!

Supplies

Many of these beach craft supplies you might have at home. This is a general list of items we used but you do not necessarily need anything more than a bucket, pencil and the printable beach treasure hunt checklist.

White Cardstock
Corner Punch (we used Martha Stewart)
Pencil
Glue Gun or Adhesive Spray
String or Twine
Beach Pail
Optional Supply Idea: Fill pail with water bottle sunscreen and a snack.

Beach Scavenger Hunt PDF

We have plenty of beach checklists and outdoor scavenger hunts but the the beach treasure hunt printable is on us. Just for you to instantly download create your treasure hunt craft.

The beach house scavenger hunt checklist includes…

beach ball
sand castle
pail
beach chair
umbrella
shell
pink shirt
shovel
red swim shorts
beach towel
seaweed
pretty rock
seagull
flip flops
sunglasses
float

For this list of beach scavenger hunt ideas, anything that can be collected is added to the sand bucket. If it can not be picked up, a check is placed beside the beach item checklist or a photo is taking (more on a photo beach scavenger hunt below.)

This is a free beach scavenger hunt printable. Get this Beach Scavenger Hunt and all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Free Printables. Enter your name and email address and we will send you a link and password for access to your free downloads.

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Directions

It’s very easy to create this craft once you have your beach scavenger hunt digital download.

Open the printable scavenger hunt in your PDF viewer.

Place card stock in your printer.

Push Print.

You may out the square and trim the corners with a Corner Punch (we used a Martha Stewart punch. It’s a fun craft too to have on hand.)

At this stage, you have the option to laminate your printable to keep it water proof.

Use a glue gun or adhesive spray to stick the beach scavenger checklist to your beach pail.

Tie the pencil with twine to the bucket.

We think a fun option is to fill pail with a few beach items. Consider adding a water bottle, sunscreen and a snack. Everyone knows the sun makes you crave a tasty beach snack.

Beach Photo Scavenger Hunt

This scavenger hunt is perfect for young kids but you can easily convert it into a beach scavenger hunt for adults, teens or youth. Turn this checklist into a Beach Photo Scavenger Hunt.

Race to see who can find the items first. In order to put a check by the beach item, teams must take a photograph of the item. This can be done with a camera or cell phone.

Leave a comment below. On your next adventure, be sure to share what ocean activities you did and add your own ideas too.

Happy fun in the sun and enjoy your beach travels!

More Beach Fun

If you are hitting the beach, we have a huge list of beach tips and ideas. In addition to the beach scavenger hunt free printable, take a look at our our Beach Tips and Tricks for creative ideas to keep your trip flawless and efficient. For something improved and updated, also enjoy these Beach Hacks from a Floridian! Pin to Pinterest.

Are you looking for more fun activities during the summer? Don’t forget our Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids. Bucket lists are perfect for organizing a family and giving a visual checklist of summer fun for kids and adults. Pin to Pinterest.

If you love treasure hunts for kids, take a look at this huge list of Scavenger Hunt Ideas. Hundreds of scavenger hunt clues and riddles that are perfect for any season including summer, winter, spring, fall and holidays including birthdays, back to school, Christmas and more. So many fun ideas for perfect scavenger hunt at home or during travel. You can also grab our printable set of year-round scavenger hunts and use them as each holiday and season arrives. This is the best package to cover you for every major holiday. Pin to Pinterest.

The beach scavenger hunt checklist was originally published June 4, 2016. Updated April 12, 2022.