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June 6, 2023 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer Leave a Comment

Are you looking for some fun, cheap summer activities? These frugal summer activities are perfect for family fun! Use the printable checklist to get your gears rolling on how to have fun this summer on a budget, and don’t forget to add a few of your own thoughts, too! Check out the free summer printable – perfect for days and days of free summer activities.

It’s no secret that the summer months present a lot of opportunities for kids and families to have fun, but a majority of those ideas have a hefty price tag to them as well.

This is where having a list of cheap summer activities for kids is the best! You can literally fill your days with frugal fun, and not even have to spend a dime.

Not only does this free printable give you a ton of great activities and ideas, but it also comes with a summer planner so that you can plan out each and every day.

These summer fun ideas are perfect for cheap summer dinners, silly scavenger hunts, and more. You can take this list of cheap activities and use them anytime that you want!

What fun activities can I do over the summer?

This is what the summer months are all about. The moment that the kids are out of school for the summer, it’s as if the outdoor activities and summer plans are endless.

From camping to riding bikes, drawing on the sidewalk with chalk, or even planning a picnic at the park, every day brings about new opportunities for having fun in the summer sun.

The best part about summer is that the days are long and the sun is hot! This gives you hours of outdoor activities and options to do and have fun!

What are fun summer activities for families?

This printable will give you a ton of fun ideas! I can’t give them all away for you right here, but I’ll happily give you a sneak peek at the list of ideas.

Let’s look at some fun ideas for cheap and free summer activities.

Go fishing

Going fishing includes finding a water spot like a creek, river, bay, or ocean. Make a day of grabbing a pole and visiting the water. You might even be able to eat what you catch!

Have a picnic al fresco

Have a picnic in the early morning or early evening when it isn’t too hot. Watch the sunrise or sunset and enjoy breakfast, drinks, and a yummy treat. You can even visit a hot/cold food bar at your local grocery store and grab various yummy bites to everyone’s liking.

Go on a scavenger hunt

Scavenger hunts are amazing treasure hunts for kids and adults. They include a variety of ideas like outdoor scavenger hunts or indoor scavenger hunts. Also enjoy themed scavenger hunts like summer scavenger hunts, birthday scavenger hunts, or mall scavenger hunts.

Stargaze in your own backyard

The backyard is a great place to create memories of stargazing. Plus at the end of the night, you can open your patio door and sleep in your own bed or night camp in the backyard! Enjoy looking at the nighttime sky and staying up way past your bedtime.

Make and fly a kite

Create a kite challenge. Upscycle things from the recycling bin and craft closet and see if you can come up what a kite that flies. Hit a field or the beach and have a kite challenge to see who can keep their kite up the longest.

Experiment with grilling

Summer is a great time for outdoor grilling recipes. Try different ingredients you might not have in the middle of winter like pineapple, corn, and more! Kids can have fun making their own skewer recipes personalized to their favorite tastes.

Make a fort

We are not talking about tossing a blanket over a chair. Get creative and make an epic blanket fort using blankets, sheets, and chairs. Add Christmas lights and a sleeping bag and camp out in your DIY tent in the living room.

Make an outdoor obstacle course

Summer games are so fun. Obscales courses evoke creative juices to come up with fun challenges. You can add this obstacle course to your list of backyard games for groups.

Host a talent show

Do you have a few clowns, I mean children with amazing talent? Host your very own neighborhood talent show. Pop popcorn, pass out snacks, and drink yummy lemonade.

Make paper bag puppets

Raid your craft supplies and get creative. Watch a fun paper bag puppets YouTube video and see if you can come up with creative paper bag puppet ideas.

Put on a fashion show

How many Halloween costumes do you own? Pull out those dress-up items this summer and make a fun fashion show.

Play flashlight tag

This is such a fun activity – when the sun goes down, head outside and play flashlight tag. This outdoor nighttime game is super fun with the immediate family or as a large outdoor group game.

Try new pool games

The pool is one of the best places to cool over during summer. Invite some friends over and quit the routine Marco Polo game. Instead all some fun pool party games for adults, teens, and kids (that are good swimmers.) They are silly and fresh and the kids will love them.

Have a sleepover

Sleepovers are great for pillow fights, late-night movies, and sleeping in (because there isn’t anything on the schedule to wake you!) Play truth or dare or sleepover games for the girls. It will be a great night!

Host a potluck

It takes a little work but is worth it if you can spread out the tasks. Host a potluck at your home. When everyone split the effort, these become cheap summer meals for a crowd catering to a bunch of different taste buds. Have left over containers so everyone can take a bit of extra home for lunch the next day. The joy and laughter around the table will be wroth and you will ask “Why don’t we do this more?”

Try New Recipes

Nothing is worse in summer than hearing “What’s for dinner?” Don’t you want to relax too? Make cooking fun and creative by trying new recipes. Some of my favorite cheap summer meals come from Dinnerly. Enjoy cheap summer dinner ideas with new recipes you have not tried before. The kit includes easy recipes and best of all, everything is shipped to your house each week, skip the grocery store.

Play family games

Board games are fun, but have you tried a few games out of the box and not ordinary? See if you can play all of these 52 deck of standard playing card games or go through the entire family game night bucket list.

Have a hometown tour

A solution to cheap summer vacations are staycations. There is a lot of fun that can be had in your home town. Make your own brochure of places to travel and enjoy a staycation with these ideas. You can also print your own staycation printable kid.

Host a family game night

Grab your favorite board games and have a day or night of game marathons. You can even try some of these family game night ideas that aren’t board games.

Play family trivia

Family trivia can be turned into a game or a challenge. See who is the winner and really knows their family best in this fun family trivia game.

Make a summer playlist

Go through a few of your favorite jams and turn them into a summer (insert year) playlist. Make this on a Spotify or Amazon music account.

Try new trampoline ideas

Turn the trampoline into a splash pad or even better, add a few balls and see if you can go through this entire list of trampoline games.

Go hiking

Escape to the great outdoors and hike a trail with a cheap summer trip that is local to you. Hiking is not only a family bonding experience, it provides great exercise and fresh air. See how many family hiking trails you can check off your list.

Play balloon tennis

Lots of fun balloon games can be had. Try games like balloon tennis or defy gravity minute to win it games.

Play classic summer games

As a kid, what were some of your favorite activities? Hopstotch on the sidewalk with chalk? Hula hooping – were you the hula hoop queen? What about a bike ride after adding accessories to your bike wheels? Try to go back to some of those 80s summer days with a jump rope, Simon Says, shaving cream, bubbles, and sprinklers, and see if your kids will enjoy the nostalgia. Give them their own retro summer bucket list.

Take a nap outside

Okay, okay – what’s a nap? I get it. If you don’t nap, take a second to lay under the sun and get some vitamin D.

Have a neighborhood bike parade

Explore a new spot with a bike ride. Get to know neighbors in the hood by taking an early evening bike ride.

Host a summer camp

As you know, summer camps can be costly. Cheap summer camps can be had in your own backyard. See if a teen might want to host a one-week summer camp at your home for an hour each day. It isn’t too long and gives neighborhood friends a chance to come together plus a teen a fun activity and a bit of spending money.

Make chalk bombs

Have a blast during something ordinary into something fun – like sidewalk chalk. Make your own chalk bombs using an easy recipe on the web.

Have a backyard bonfire

The backyard is a perfect place for a campfire. Try these hot dog campfire recipes and enjoy your very own dinner around the flames. Follow up the hot dogs with these tasty s’mores cones.

Make a bird feeder

Make a pinecone with peanut butter and birdseed. It’s adorable o watch the birds (and squirrels) feast at your very own efforts. Hang it outside your window for fun observations. In addition to your DIY bird feeder, invest in some of these best of the best bird feeders.

Play in the dirt

… or the mud. So much fun can be had outdoors. See if you can use a buy-nothing group and find a no longer loved play kitchen. Turn it into a mud kitchen. You can also paly outdoors in the run with these fun rainy-day activities.

Celebrate half birthdays

Summer birthdays add plenty of adventure and opportunities you might not get with a winter birthday (i.e. a pool party!) Half birthdays are a great way to spread the love, attention, and activities.

Draw and paint

Pull out that inner artist with a bit of craft. Drawing ad painting are activities you can take outdoors to the patio or deck. Print out free coloring pages and watch your art portfolio grow.

Run in the sprinklers

The sprinkles are fun but have you tried the sprinkler under or over a trampoline? There are plenty of ways to create fun water games using the sprinkler, water hose, and water balloons.

Climb a tree

Pull out that inner child and show the kids how you use to find adventure. In the woods or outdoors with friends climbing a tree. See if you can take it a step further and upcycle an old tire into a tire swing.

Go on a photo scavenger hunt

A photo scavenger hunt is an excellent activity for older kids and teens to explore. Get rid of that “I’m bored” statements with cheap summer activities for teens too. It gets them off the screen (well except using their phone to take photos!)

Look for shapes in the clouds

Do you ever appreciate the sky? Grab a cloud viewer and enjoy looking for shapes in the sky. Do this on days with different weather patterns.

Plant a herb garden

What herb do you find yourself buying over and over – basil, cilantro, anything? Make your own herb garden and document the changes with a garden journal.

Wash your car

Grab a few car washing accessories and line up carts in a cul-de-sac on the street. See if the kids can earn a bit of spending money washing cars. It’s a fun summer job for kids and a busy activity on a hot summer day.

Watch the sunset

Go to an open field and bring a few appetizers, sandwiches, and drinks and watch the sunset. This will be the most beautiful on an evening before the rain its. Pnk at night – sailors delight!

Decorate rocks

Does your town rock? Have fun rock painting and lay your rocks around town on a trail, in a common area, or at the park. See if your rocks are picked up and brought home by someone else.

Volunteer

Pay it forward with random acts of kindness. volunteer is a great family tradition and why not begin over the summer when you have more time in your schedule?

Make homemade ice cream

Ice cream is great. Host an ice cream party, make your own ice cream, and add fun toppings and tasty cones.

Host an outdoor movie night

To your bucket list of outdoor summer activities, hang a white sheet on the wall, grab a projector, and host an outdoor movie night. This can be accomplished for a Netflix and chill family movie night or a neighborhood gathering with friends.

Read together

Whether you have summer reading programs or not, visit your local library and stock up on some fun reads. Make a summer reading bucket list with summer-themed books for kids. Try reading in different places like under a table, on a hammock, by a creek, etc.

Go Bowling

Bowling can get expensive. Fill up 2-L bottles with water and glow-in-the-dark sticks and have fun with outdoor bowling. If your crew finds this exciting, enjoy more glow-in-the-dark games and entertainment you can enjoy the entire summertime.

Plan a movie night

Movie nights are great. Make every Friday night a movie night and see if you can go through a series of movies. For example all of the toy story movies for a month long, on Friday nights. My family has been working their way through the entire Marvel series for 6 months! (we have skipped a few Friday nights!)

Once everyone realizes all the summer freebies, they’ll love picking and choosing what to do each and every day! The best part is that you can do everyone on the list, or use it as a way to think tank of new ideas, too.

Use this as a boost to your family bucket list and add as many other freebies as you can!

How can I have a good summer without money?

This printable is the way! Just because you feel like all the fun things cost money doesn’t make it true. The moment that you stop and look around, you’ll see so many ways to have fun without spending money.

In fact, you can even make it sort of a challenge where you try not to spend money during a certain time of the summer. Think of it like a no-spend summer challenge – and see how far you can go!

Cheap Summer Fun Printable

These summer activities are great for family fun! Gather the kids, neighbors, and anyone else who wants to be a part of the fun and start at the top of the list!

What’s included in the Printable Frugal Summer Fun

In this printable, you’ll receive the following:

List of cheap summer fun ideas
Frugal summer planner and calendar

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Family Bucket Lists

If you’re looking for even more family fun ideas, you don’t want to miss out on these cheap activities for families! Here are some great bucket list ideas and activities that everyone can do the entire year long including a fun summer bucket list.

These Family Bucket List Printables prove that you can always create a fun list of activities for the family to do together!

There are plenty of other scavenger hunts you can try during the summer. In addition to these free summer activities, add some of these fun treasure hunt ideas for summer.

Try these fun ideas…

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Cool Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Summer

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June 5, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer Leave a Comment

Looking for a way to keep your kids entertained this summer? There are so many options. From water games to selfie challenges to fun treasure hunts and more. Find out the best summer scavenger hunt ideas for your family below.

Summer creates lots of free time. With free time comes new and unusual activities. Families are out of routines and are looking for fun activities for kids and adults. If you want a few family-friendly summer activities, take a look at some of these great ideas. They can be used at home, on vacation, with families, or even as summer camp activities for sleepaway or day programs.

What are some good summer activities for kids?

While consistency and routine are both necessary parts of having structure and order, it’s okay to incorporate a few unusual activities for summer with your kids. In fact, once activities like summer reading, cleaning the room, and a chore are two are done, add some fun things to a summer bucket list for excitement and anticipation of fun summer events.

A list of summer activities for adults and kids is very easy to put together. You can simply print a free summer calendar or add a few ideas to a summer bucket list template.

Tie-dye fabrics
Play in a sprinkler
Have a picnic
Bake sweets for a firehouse of firefighters
Go camping and sleep outdoors
Go on a nature hike
Play outdoor games
Volunteer in the community
Go bowling
Visit a water park
Build a fort
Go to the beach
Go on a scavenger hunt

See more in our fun summer activities for kids list.

In addition to this bucket list of summer activities, let’s focus on fun ideas for a scavenger hunt during summer!

Why have a scavenger hunt?

Scavenger hunts are the perfect play activity for kids. In addition to providing discovery and exploration, they are great for evoking problem-solving skills. Scavenger hunts have many benefits. They can be used as ice breakers for groups, are good for teamwork, or create a fun self-regulated activity.

Treasure hunts provide exercise for the body and mind where players can go at their own rate. Either in a leisurely fashion or a race against the clock. The best thing about scavenger hunts is the rules can be different based on the number of players, the environment, or the pace one might desire. Lastly, scavenger hunts provide excitement and unusual activities. Something that is not a part of the norm release endorphins and excitement that together create lasting memories. Scavenger hunts are fun ways to create quality time. Scavenger hunts are great for summer.

In summary, the reasons for a fun scavenger hunt include…

Opportunity for teamwork
Creating problem-solving skills
Icebreakers for Groups
Fun activities
Discovery & exploration
Exercise for the body and mind
Release endorphins and excitement
Create quality time

Now that we know the many benefits of a scavenger hunt, let’s look at some fun summer scavenger hunt examples.

Fun Summer Scavenger Hunt Ideas

While virtually any scavenger hunt can be used for summer (I mean why not?), we have a few summer-themed scavenger hunts that are ideal for the months of June, July, and August. The summer treasure hunt ideas have a bit of a theme. They include sunshine, the colors yellow and orange, pool toys, fun drinks, sprinklers, sunglasses, and pool floats. All things that you can think of when it comes to the season of summer.

Use these summer scavenger hunts for adults, teens, youth, and kids. Since they include everything from scavenger hunt riddles to scavenger hunt pictures, they are perfect for a wide range of ages. They are great youth scavenger hunts but can be adapted fo those young and older. You just need a youthful spirit and a willingness to be silly and have a bit of fun.

Take a look at these three amazingly cool summer scavenger hunt ideas.

Summer Scavenger Hunt with Clue Ideas

Summer scavenger hunt clues are great for older kids to teens. This can be adapted for children of all ages. If you want to do these scavenger hunt riddles with younger kids, just pair them up with older children to help them seek clues. For a challenge for older kids, have a clock and turn the hunt into a timed race.

One fun thing about these clue cards is there is a fun treasure at the end. A summer scavenger hunt would be a great activity for the last day of school. Simply take the kids on a summer treasure hunt indoors and outdoors. The final prize will be an activity that starts off the summer break on the right footing. This can be something to do – like ingredients for baking cookies or can be fun prizes, like new pool or beach toys.

You can grab these 20 printable scavenger hunt riddles for summer. Download, print, and then cut out the clue cards. Use only the clues that fit your home/scavenger hunt setting.

Get the Summer Treasure Hunt Clue Cards

Summer Scavenger Hunt List

Want a scavenger hunt list that could be used for toddlers or younger kids? These scavenger hunt pictures create an easy activity for 3-year-olds and up. Simply look at the pictures and try to find an item.

This summer scavenger hunt checklist comes in two styles. One includes summer pictures or images. The second scavenger hunt template is open-ended like find something blue, or find an oval, or find something cold. Similar to an I Spy summer activity, these broad summer scavenger hunt ideas allow everyone o come up with a dinner answer.

These summer scavenger hunt checklists can be done in one day or used over a period of time. If you want to do this summer list with older kids, add a timer for a challenge. Players can race against the clock or race against each other in teams.

Get the Summer Treasure Hunt List

Summer Scavenger Hunt for Teens

Don’t leave the older kids off the fun ideas for summer activities. We both know nothing is more important to a teen than their cell phone. In this summer photo scavenger hunt, teens can take selfies of different items. Don’t prefer that’s on the list, then download the summer scavenger hunt template and add your own ideas.

If you are looking for summer youth activities for church, summer camp, and various events, then this is a great resource. Pair up players into teams and do it early in the season for summer icebreaker ideas. YOu can also do it at the end of summer as a back-to-school summer scavenger hunt for students before the first bell rings.

Get the Summer Selife Challenge PDF

Summer Scavenger Hunt Printables

Ready for treasure hunts? Use these summer scavenger hunts for adults and kids. Pick the one that is the perfect fit for you or take ea look at our entire list of printable scavenger hunts.

20 Summer Scavenger Hunt Riddles Clue Cards
Summer Photo Scavenger Hunt (with blank Selife scavenger hunt template)
Summer Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Young Kids (two styles)

These are non-editable Scavenger Hunt hunts. Download, print, cut (if necessary), and play!

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Free Printables

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More Cool Summer Activities for Kids

Summer games are more than the Olympics. Host your own summer activities with youth, teens, and kids. We have plenty of fun ideas for summer including a huge list of ideas for summer games. These summer activities can be played on a trip, in a local park, in the sprinkler, or even in your pool during the day, or in your backyard at night.

Organize a bit of fun with these printable summer activity ideas.

These printable summer activities are easy to put together. The hardest part might be putting a new ink cartridge in your color printer. Enjoy the fun!

More Cool Scavenger Hunts that can be used during summer

If you are a huge fan of scavenger hunt riddles and treasure hunt lists, take a look at this huge selection of scavenger hunts you can do during summer.

There are plenty more cool scavenger hunt ideas. See all of the printable scavenger hunts in the Frugal Coupon Living shop.

Cool Summer Activity Tip: Want to cool off? Turn any of these summer activities or summer scavenger hunts into something cool. All games can be turned into water games for a super cool, cool summer! Cool down when you add a sprinkler, water guns, water balloons, and more. Each of these different items can replace summer game supplies or can even be used in the background. For example, an outdoor scavenger hunt with a sprinkler running. If you are turning summer games into something wet n wild, make sure to laminate your printables to protect them from getting wet and damanges.

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Cute Pond Nature Journal For Kids

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March 28, 2023 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer, Travel Leave a Comment

This Pond Nature Journal for Kids is so much fun! Get the kids outside exploring all they can find with this pond scavenger hunt! It’s a great way to look at the beauty of nature together as a family! Just print, and get the search started with nature journaling. You’re sure to see the beauty and get in your steps for the day!

Nature journaling is a fun outdoor activity for families. There are many benefits of nature and journaling is the perfect way to get fresh air, explore your surroundings, or look at the living world differently. Nature journaling can be done with kids, adults, friends, and family. Explore ponds, creeks, rivers, fields, trails, mountains, and more.

Today we will look at what is nature journal, how to create your own nature journal, and our fun pond life journal for young kids.

What is Nature Journaling?

In the same way that one records their thoughts and feelings, nature journaling can be done in parallel. Nature journaling is simply writing down one’s experiences and illustrations in response to the natural world. It’s a relaxing outdoor activity not only for adults but for children too. This fun outdoor activity connects the writer with the great outdoors and living world. Nature journals can be self lead through creative and free thought. Alternatively, nature journaling can be directed using nature observation worksheets or fun outdoor scavenger hunt printables.

How to Start a Nature Journal

To start a nature journal, grab paper and a pencil. That’s it. Free form is a great way to start writing and illustrating the observations you see in our natural world. Keep your paper together in a binder, folder, or notebook to create an exploration journal. A journal can be done over a short period of time like during a day or weekend. Nature journaling can also be done over a long series of time creating a lifelong diary or nature logbook.

How does an observation journal work?

The fun part about having a journal full of observations is that everyone’s will be different. The goal of nature journaling is broad. Journal entries can record changes in animal tracks, sketches of the outdoor environment, or even fictional stories about the environment one’s in.

If freeform is less your jam, we have something fun for you. Learn about our pond life explorer nature journal for young kids. This printable journal set can be used as pondlife activities for preschoolers and a list of their discoveries. Alternatively, take it as part of an outdoor family hike and create your very own exploration nature journal for the family. All the prompts are right there, just waiting to be completed!

Let’s take a look!

Pond Life Activities Printable

I don’t know how often we’ve looked at a pond and just kept walking. But when you take the time to slow down and look at all the beauty, there are so many things to see! In this pond life science activities printable set, experience nature by creating your own pond-life nature journal observations.

The fun part about searching and looking for things related to a pond is that everyone gets to be a part of the fun. We’ve used this activity during sleepovers, campouts, hikes, and even just a fun family day where we put the screens down, and spent time together, face to face.

Included in this pond printable activity:

Pond Explorer Cover Page
Pond Observations Journal
Pond Explorer Reflection Questions
Pond Explorer Nature Scavenger Hunt List (written)
Pond Explorer Outdoor Scavenger Hunt List (with photo prompts)

For many of these natural journaling printables, print as many as you need to make multiple observations. There are prompts to help everyone know what to write or draw, but after that, it’s how they see and perceive it. An observation journal is an easy way to slow down and enjoy the time.

Make sure to grab this nature journal for kids! It has two outdoor scavenger hunts plus nature journal ideas! It’s great for preschoolers, young readers, and early learners!

Nature Observation Worksheets

First, see these nature observation journal prompts. Write the date,t time, weather conditions, location, and season. Draw different things you see on your adventure. Make a checklist of fun things you found and keep fun journal notes.

You can also make pond observations with a fun animal and plant journal. Answer nature journal questions that lead to observations about your pond including …

What did you learn about your visit to the pond?
What would you like to learn about the pond?
What can you do to improve pond life and pond ecosystems?

Nature Scavenger Hunts

Kids love outdoor exploration through a nature scavenger hunt. The pond life activities worksheet includes two types of pond outdoor scavenger hunts including a Pond Scavenger Hunt for Nature and a Pond Scavenger Hunt with Photos.

Find some of the following things at the pond…

Duck
Frog
Lily Pad
Dragonflies
Birds
Insects

For literacy activities, the scavenger hunt with words is meant for emergent readers and older kids who can read. The scavenger hunt with pictures is meant for young kids who did visual images of pond items they can look at and find on their own. Pair up older explorers and younger kids and do both!

Let each child create a check or circle over their items found so little learners can work on their fine motor skills during the small pond theme activities.

More Ideas for Nature Journaling at the Pond

Don’t forget to change it up to work for your needs! Make this printable nature journal for kids your own! You can use it just like it is or change it to something new.

Some fun ideas to personalize this pond life nature journal includes…

Have a fun prize

Don’t forget the prize and make it a friendly competition. It’s always fun to motivate people with a prize! If you can think of fun pond prizes, that is even better. A small prize would be gummy worms (to be like fishing worms!) and a larger prize could even be a fishing pole! Hit the dollar store to see what you can find.

Keep track as you go

If you want to make a point system, adding a counting element is a fun way. Have everyone count how many frogs they find, count the lilypads, and more! This turns the fun into a math activity. I think that we ended up counting 15 frogs and over 30 lilypads on our outdoor pond adventure. We all had a blast using this as our basis! There are so many things that you’ll see that you can add to the list as well. Have fun with it and go with the flow coming up with new ideas as you explore.

Collect fun things

Scientists and naturalists will enjoy having a small bucket or bag to carry the items they collect. Bring your fun trinkets back to the classroom and look at such items under a microscope. You can use such items to make your own nature arts & crafts or add to a fun hands-on nature sensory bin.

Add a photo contest

You’ll undoubtedly see a ton of really cool things while you’re looking around the pond. See who can take the best picture and share it with everyone! Use the nature treasure hunt to create your own photo scavenger hunt with pond items or photograph things not found in the outdoor treasure hunt like…

Pond patterns
Eggs, tadpoles, and frogs to create your own illustrated frog life cycle
Turtles
Cloud patterns

May the best photo win. Use your photos to add to your nature journal scrapbook.

This outdoor pond printable is easy to use and fun as well! Get ready to be in a friendly competition with the kids because you will look for everything, just like they are!

What ages can participate in this pond journal activity?

These pond life journal activities can be used for those young and old. Anyone who holds observation skills. There are endless ways that you can use this fun nature journal. Take it to the preschool classroom with toddlers. Share the skills of a naturalist and call each of your young tots scientists as they explore nature. You can also print these field guides for a family vacation or a fun trip to the countryside. Carry a magnifying glass, binoculars, a notebook, a writing utensil, and a bucket to collect fun things.

Once the weather starts to warm up, it’s the perfect time to get outside and get started with naturalists of all ages.

Pond Nature Journal PDF

Have fun with this printable natural journal activity pack! It’s the perfect way to explore anything and everything that is near and in the pond!

All you need to do is download this Pond Activities Nature Printable PDF and get out the door! Don’t stress if you can’t find everything – just remember to have fun! (You can print the PDF in black and white as well!)

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More Outdoor Journaling Ideas for Kids

Want to begin more themed journaling? Take a look at these nature journaling examples that you can use with kids. Each of these printable outdoor activities can be adapted into outdoor journaling or taking notes about nature observations.

Camping Journal

First, take a look at this camping journal for kids. This free printable outdoor journal for kids includes the camper’s profile page, camping 101 facts, coloring page, camping friends information, camping memories page, camping lessons page, a photo wall or camping scrapbook, and a camping drawing page. Pin to Pinterest.

Hiking Journal

Be sure to check out the free printable Hiking Journal and Hiking Trails Bucket List! This outdoor sports activity includes a list of some of the best hiking trails in the US. At each location, keep notes about the trail observations including trail conditions, the distance walked, the time it took, the terrain, and more. This nature journal for families can be printed as many times as you’d like keeping a full index of nature observations on the hiking trails you take. Pin to Pinterest.

Bullet Journaling

Bullet journaling is an excellent resource for journaling about nature. Instead of a blank page or page with lines, a bullet journal (or BoJo) is a series of dots. The writing connects the dots to create beautiful graphics, calendars, notes, sketches, and more. Similar to a wreck journal, it’s a free page for free thought and freedom of direction. Pin to Pinterest.

Outdoor Hunt for Kids

One of the best ways to explore the outdoors is to move around and not stay in one place. This Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is perfect for exploration in your own backyard. If you are at a campsite, use this Camping Scavenger Hunt instead to explore fields, lakes, the fireside, and more. Pin to Pinterest.

I Spy Nature

This nature walk activity pack is perfect for young scientists. Teachers can use it as lesson plans or parents can use it as a weekend adventure. It includes a nature color wheel, a cloud spotter window, a nature walk scavenger hunt, and a leaf spotter. It’s a different way o look at nature when fun little printables for kids.

Outdoor Activities for Kids

Once you finish your outdoor journaling, enjoy the outdoors. These Outdoor Minute to Win it Games are full of fun activities for kids and adults. These games will release endorphins. Fresh oxygen, laughter, and fun games create a memorable experience. Pin to Pinterest.

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Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe – Beach Snacks

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March 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer 3 Comments

Beach friendly food is important when traveling to the sand and sun. This Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe with ranch seasoning mix is easy to prepare, extremely tasty, filling and feeds a large crowd. It’s a family favorite beach snack recipe you will make over and over again.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe

As a former sand and sun worshiper and native of Florida, I am often asked, “what snacks are good for the beach?” The sun has a way of sucking the calories out of you and often tummies, namely those of the kids, are famished! My first goal of preparing beach snacks is to feed a crowd. If you go to the beach with two kids, you always end up feeding about triple your head count. Kids pick up kids. People also eat larger servings in the sun. I love to make a meal healthy, but I also like to make a hearty snack.

This Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd and is incredibly tasty. Best of all, it is easy to whip up the morning before you head out to the beach or prepare ahead and store in a tightly sealed bag or plastic container. This is a family recipe. My stepmom has made it for years and my kids always ask for it. She makes it without cheese crackers, but this year for our beach adventure, we decided to mix things up. In addition to our oyster crackers, we added Goldfish! I figured this would be a nice touch for our young crowd, three kids two and under!

Also check out our other beach friendly food recipes – Strawberry Mango Salsa. So good!

Other beach friendly foods include peanut butter banana roll-ups tortillas, tangerines, frozen grapes, pre-cut watermelon triangles, strawberry mango salsa, frozen Capri Suns, kids Cliff Bars, and sandwiches. Think fruit, crabs, and protein!

See this Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe is featured in Beach Life Hacks and Beach Tips and Hacks!

Beach Friendly Recipe Adaption: This is best in the slow cooker so you can continuously stir. If your beach house lacks a Crock-Pot, prepare the recipe, lay it out on cookie sheets and let it bake in the sun! If the porch is too windy, bake it in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Ingredients:

Optional: Make without Goldfish. Other variations include adding pretzels or substitute with mini Saltines.

You can substitute Mazola corn oil for vegetable oil. We also have changed the oil about pairing 1/4 cup vegetable with 4 TBSP unsalted butter.

Multiply as needed. This recipe will fill about a gallon sized plastic bag.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe – Beach Friendly Food

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Ingredients

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9 oz Oyster Crackers
6.6 oz bag of Goldfish
2 T Dill Weed
3/4 cup Mazola Oil
1 oz package Ranch Seasoning Mix

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Instructions

Gather your dry ingredients and mix in your slow cooker (or bowl if not baking.)
Pour Mazola oil evenly over your crackers.
Set Crock-Pot to low for an hour.
During that hour, keep stirring, on and off. The secret is stirring and making sure your ingredients are evening displaced.
When cooled, store in an air tight container or bag.

Notes

Beach Friendly Recipe Adaption: This is best in the slow cooker so you can continuously stir. If your beach house lacks a Crock-Pot, prepare the recipe, lay it out on cookie sheets and let it bake in the sun! If the porch is too windy, bake it in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes. This recipe will fill a gallon sized Ziploc bag. Multiply as needed.

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Seasoned Oyster Cracker Beach Snacks Directions:

First, gather your dry ingredients and mix in your slow cooker (or bowl if not baking.)

Pour Mazola oil evenly over your crackers.

Set Crock-Pot to low for an hour.

During that hour, keep stirring, on and off. The secret is stirring and making sure your ingredients are evening displaced.

When cooled, store in an air tight container or bag.

Enjoy!

Be sure to also check out our Beach Life Hacks before heading on your next trip. Pin to Pinterest.

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40 Beach Tips and Tricks – Hacks and Ideas for Your Trip to the Sand

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September 21, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

Who’s ready for some summer fun and sun?! For the best beach trip ever, check out these Beach Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and DIYs for your next beach vacation. Wondering what to bring to the beach? We’ve got a beach checklist just for you, too! Follow some of these crafts, tips, tricks and ideas for the beach to make your next day on the sand the most memorable one yet.

Since we lived in Florida, we have figured out some of these beach hacks for fun in the sun (and sand) just from experience! For all of you who are less experienced with beach hacks, you are definitely going to want to consider these before you take off for the beach on your next vacation.

How can I make a beach day more fun?

The heat of the sand and the grit of the dirt can cause a lot of chaos on the shore. It’s easy to get grumpy when you are not prepared for the adventure ahead. Make a beach day more fun by having a few activities, hack and tips in your back pocket. These ideas for the beach will allow you to be prepared making the beach fun for everyone.

Did you know there’s one simple ingredient that will easily wipe off sand? Did you ever think to freeze aloe into ice cubes to make sunburns less painful? Are you looking for exactly what to bring to the beach? Have you ever thought about putting a twist on your favorite childhood beverage with an adult Capri Sun?

Try out some of these FREEBIES, Beach Hacks, Tips, Tricks, DIYs, and more to make your summer vacation extra fun for the entire family!

Looking for more inspiration? Check out our Beach Life Hacks! Plus, if you and your family are snackers like mine, you’ll want to save these beach-friendly food recipes: Strawberry Salsa Recipe and Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe.

Beach Games for Kids

The first idea for fun at the beach is having activities the family will enjoy. These Seventeen Family Friendly Beach Games can be played with kids, adults, youth, teens, families and more. These games include directions as well as a supply list. No need to purchase expensive games online. Access your beach towels, beach balls, cups, water bottles and more.

Download and print these fun activities for the beach. Laminate them to keep them from getting wet and use over and over again. These beach games are perfect for you next beach vacation!

Beach Games Directions PDF

The Best Beach Hacks

Enjoy a family vacation, time with friends, and the sun and surf! Relax on your next beach vacation by being prepared with some tip and tricks. Having a few beach ideas in your back pocket will allow you to enjoy the sound of the waves, sand castles and other fun things.

Pull up a beach chair and follow along for some of the best ideas for the beach.

Beach Packing List

1.) I would hate to let you forget any of the essentials before you leave for the beach! If you need reminders about what to bring to the beach, grab this FREE Beach Packing List from Frugal Coupon Living.

Sunscreen Tattoo

2.) Have some fun with your sunscreen! Make your own custom shape with this Sunscreen Tattoo from While I’m Still Young Tumblr.

DIY Beach Waves for Your Hair

3.) Tired of straight hair? Sea salt water is the perfect beach hack for effortless, beautiful curls! Make a DIY Sea Salt Spray for Beach Waves from Naturally Curly.

Aloe Ice Cubes

4.) Sunburn sucks, and the aftercare can get messy. Solve the “goo” problem by freezing your aloe vera! You can thank me later for the soothing cooling sensation. Get this Aloe Vera Cubes beach hack from The Dumbbelle.

Baby Powder Sand Trick

5.) Plot twist: it’s actually incredibly easy to remove sand from your skin. Just make sure you add baby powder to your list of “what to bring to the beach” must-haves! Remove Sand with Baby Powder from I Dream of Clean.

DIY Drink Holder Craft

6.) Sand on the bottom of my cold beverage is a major pet peeve of mine. When you pick it up, the sand falls all over your towel, chair, everywhere! Here’s the solution: make a DIY Drink Holder beach hack from Positively Splendid.

Baby Pool Trick

7.) A Kids Beach Pool is a great beach hack to keep the little ones busy while you sit back and relax in the sun. Fill yours with water, toys, or both! It’s also great for a nap from Baton Rough Moms. Get yours HERE.

DIY Lip Stain

8.) Who has time to reapply lip color while they’re at the beach? Not me! Make this fun The Kool-Aid Lip Stain from The Beauty Department for a beautiful lip color that lasts all day.

Popsicle Cupcake Holder

9.) This Ultimate Popsicle Beach Hack uses a cupcake holder from Ziploc to prevent drippy messes when you’re enjoying a sweet treat at the beach.

DIY Beach Dress

10.) You don’t need to buy a fancy cover-up to look cute on the beach! Use a scarf to make a DIY Beach Dress for the same look, or recreate this cover-up from Lily Girlfriends they shared in a YouTube Tutorial.

DIY Face Mist

11.) Cool off and treat your skin! This Green Tea Face Mist can be chilled for a refreshing beach hack during a hot day at the beach. Green tea is great for your skin, too! If you’re a fan of skincare and health, don’t forget our other Essential Oil Recipes.

Beach Activities

12.) Looking for activities to keep the kids occupied and stave away boredom? Check out Beach Games from Mom Me. Print our beach activities and take them along with you!

DIY Beach Bag

13.) Figured out what to bring to the beach? Once you have your essentials together, don’t bring them in your favorite tote just for it to get it soaked! You need to make this DIY Duck Tape Beach Bag from Fiskars.

Shaving Hack

14.) Freshly shaved legs plus salt water are painful, but not anymore with this beach hack! Shave and layer with Baby Oil from Munchkin and Military.

DIY Towel Holder

15.) You can never have enough pockets, and now your beach towel can have them too! The fold in the towels create storage for sunglasses, your phone, flip flops and more. Try this Simple Beach Hack Towel Tutorial from Making it with Danielle (link unavailable.)

Beach Day Trip Organizer

16.) Organize your ride to the beach! I’m loving these Car Organizational Tips from The Castro Family.

17.) Here’s a fun alternative to regular old ice packs. Fill water balloons and use them to cool food in the cooler from Brit Co. The kids will have tons of laughs with them later!

Water Balloon Cooler Hack

DIY Snack Traps

18.) Reuse Coffee Mate Containers to make these beach hack Snack Bottles from Mrs Happy Homemade. No one goes hungry, and you’re doing the planet a favor, too!

Bagged Ice Cream Recipe

19.) Want a cold dessert for your beach picnic? You can have ice cream at the beach without it melting with Ice Cream in a Bag! You can safely keep ice cream in your cooler with this beach hack, or make it at the beach! Idea from Growing a Jeweled Rose.

Adult Capri Suns Recipe

20.) You know your kids love Capri Suns, but just wait for this adult version. Make these Adult Capri Suns with this recipe from She Knows. Cheers!

Hair Scarf Directions

21.) This beach hack is a beautiful way to style your hair and looks effortless, too. Try this Beach Hair Scarf Tutorial from Hair Romance.

DIY Beach Kit

22.) Have everything you need in one place! Make your own Beach Vacation Kit from The Tip Toe Fairy. I’d definitely include these essential oils including Carrot Oil (for sunscreen) and Citronella (for bug protection).

Nap Idea for Babies

23.) Were the sandcastles exhausting? The beach is a great backdrop for babies to nap. All you need is a shovel, hole in the sand and some towels to create this beach hack nap spot for babies (or adults) from Kelly’s Korner Blog. A kiddie pool with towels for a pillow also works great.

Fruit Salad Bento Box

24.) This one’s great for all the kids (and adults) that love snacks! Take finger snacks to the beach. We love to sort ours into compartments and use a toothpick (or plastic fork) for picking-up (shop here). Idea from The Creative Food.

Dollar Store Sand Toys

25.) There’s no need to buy a bunch of beach toys when you can make your own! Idea on Sandy Toes and Popsicles. Before your next adventure, head to the dollar store or pull together things you already have.

Money Holder

26.) Protect your cash at the beach. You can make a money holder using a medicine bottle with this easy beach hack! This DIY Medicine Bottle Cash Holder comes from Inspiration Realisation.

Hide Your Money

27.) Looking for an even more discreet money holder? This Chapstick or Marker Money Stash is the solution for you. This DIY comes from Instructables.

Keychain Float

28.) This DIY Cork Key Chain allows your keys to float, and it’s especially useful for boaters. This beach hack will save you from a lot of trouble later on! Idea on Green Moxie.

Waterproof Phone Case

30.) Keep your electronics safe and dry with this waterproof case for your phone, iPod, and more!

Update: Hold on, we also ran into this cell phone case tip! You’ve got to see this!

DIY Beach Tent

31.) Ready to watch the sunset or enjoy and evening bonfire? Make a beach tent to act as your family’s home base using just sticks, a blanket, and other supplies from home. Idea from Apartment Therapy.

Simple Beach Tent

32.) Make your own reusable tend with this DIY Easy Beach Hack Tent Tutorial from Getaway Today!

Waterproof Safety Tattoos for Kids

33.) These are amazing for keeping your kids safe on the beach. Try these Waterproof Safety Tats for easy ID, in case something should happen!

DIY Sewing Beach Bag

34.) More space for goodies = more fun on the sand! Create an Oversized Beach Bag from I Heart Naptime.

Sand Handprint Craft

35.) Take a lasting piece of the ocean home with you. Did you know you can make casts of handprints and footprints with sand? Make a Sand Hand or Footprint Cast from Crafting a Green World. These handprint decorations could make cute mementos and memories from the trip.

Tarp Beach Pool for Kids

36.) Easily make a beach pool so kids can still enjoy the water on days where there are rough waves or strong tides. Idea from In Lieu of Preschool.

Beach Bathtub for Kids

37.) This works best at a public beach that is not too crowded. Store your beach toys in a large Rubbermaid container. When you get to the beach, remove the toys and fill a large plastic bin with water at the closest shower. Keep the bin filled while you play during the day. The water will warm up in the sun. When you are ready to go, grab a bar of soap and bathe the kids in your Rubbermaid container. Fill back up with toys and drive home. This is great for getting the kids clean before they climb back into your car!

No Mess Beach Toys Holder

38.) A Mesh Basket for Beach Toys also works great for preventing mess. This shakes the sand off immediately to keep the bag and your toys sand-free. Idea from the Idea Room. Grab yours HERE.

Sand Play-Doh

39.) Take the beach home with you and make your own DIY Beach-themed playdoh! The kids will love this Sand Play Dough Tutorial beach hack from Mama Papa Bubba.

Seashell Craft

40.) If your family is anything like mine, you leave the beach with more shells than you know what to do with. Instead of letting them sit around, try this Melted Shell Crayon Art from Artful Parent. You can store them all in a glass jar or vase for beautiful, colorful room décor at home.

What are some of your favorite beach hacks and tips? Have any advice on what to bring to the beach? Please share in the comments below!

No more moans of “I’m bored mom” when you prepare for your summer with these Summer Boredom Busters and Activities for Kids! Pin to Pinterest.

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Next, enjoy our Beach Inspired Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Father’s Day Handprint Art

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September 14, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Need an cute DIY Father’s Day Card? Download these 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. Download and print today!

Looking for a unique and meaningful Father’s Day gift? Why not try making something special with your little ones’ hands? With these fun Father’s Day handprint art ideas, you can create adorable handprint art and fingerprint art that will be treasured forever.

Whether you want to make a card or picture, there are plenty of different ways to get creative with your little ones’ hands! These handprint Father’s Day ideas are perfect for kids of all ages and can be customized to dad’s favorite things.

Father’s Day Handprint Art Ideas

1. Make a handprint tree!

This is a great way to show how much your family has grown, and dad will love seeing all of the different handprints. Simply paint your child’s handprint on a piece of paper, and help them add the tree branches. You can decorate the tree with other materials, like acrylic paint, glitter, or markers.

2. Create a handprint heart!

This is a great way to show your love for dad on Father’s Day. Simply paint your child’s handprint in the shape of a heart and add some small doodles around it for extra detail. You can frame this heart or add it to a card, and you’ll be sure to make dad’s day with this thoughtful gift!

3. Recreate your child’s favorite memory with his handprints.

Whether it was the first time they met dad or their first Father’s Day together, a fun handprint art project like this is a great way to commemorate a special memory. Using paint brushes, paint your child’s handprints on a piece of paper and help them add in the details of the memory. You can even add photos or other mementos to make this project extra special.

4. Make a handprint wreath!

This is a beautiful and unique way to show dad how much he means to you. Simply paint your child’s handprints on a piece of paper, then cut them into the shape of a circle and tape them together. You can add other materials for decoration, like glitter or paint, to make this wreath truly special.

5. Handprint Baseball

This was our favorite Fathers Day handprint gift as my husband played college baseball. To make this gift, paint a young child’s hand with stamp ink and add it to to a baseball. We put are on a baseball bat ball stand.

6. Make a handprint card!

Handprint cards for dad are a great way to show how much your kids love dad on Father’s Day. Simply paint their handprints onto a piece of construction paper and add any other details to make the card extra special, like paints or markers. You can even help them decorate the inside of the card with a special message or drawing for dad!

Printable Father’s Day Handprint Crafts

To help make Father’s Day even more special, we’ve put together some printable Father’s Day handprint crafts that you can easily download and print for the kids. From a simple rocket ship footprint craft to a grilling handprint craft, there are plenty of fun ways to make dad smile on his special day!

DIY Handyman Father’s Day Card

Have a dad that an fix anything. This cute father’s day card is perfect for capturing the handprints of daddy’s little helper! This is a wonderful idea for the child that has two helping hands. You could even pair with this candy Father’s Day toolbox craft.

Handprint Fishing Card for Dad

Any dad’s love to fish? Attach a handprint to a fishing pole with this adorable “I’m hook on you dad! Happy Father’s Day!” Pair with our fun Father’s Day dessert, fishing cupcakes.

Handprint Dinosaur Father’s Day Card

Any awesome dad’s in the house? If your son or daughter loves dinosaurs, this handprint art is pretty dino-mite! You can incorporate some of these dinosaur party ideas into a fun time for dad and the kids.

Handprint Grill Card

Is dad getting a new grill, apron or grilling set for Father’s Day? If so, pair with this grill father’s day card for a daddy-o that is king of the grill. Dad’s grilling partner adds handprint flames to the grill.

Footprint Rocket Cards for Dad

This would be perfect for an engineer or someone in the space industry (cough, cough in our house.) If you have a dad who is out of this world, create this footprint father’s day card “love you to the moon and back!”

What makes Handprint (and footprint) Father’s Day cards the best? They preserve your child in time and are keepsakes that are treasured forever! Your kiddos will have so much fun choosing their father’s day themed card and painting their palm and feet to create this craft for dad.

There are many ways you can craft these adorable handprint art prints. Frame these for a cute handmade gifts, add the to a photo album, or attach to an already planned father’s day themed handprint gifts. For teachers. they make cute preschool classroom father’s day crafts for toddlers.

No matter what you choose to do for your Father’s Day handprint gift, you’re sure to make dad smile with one of these fun and special Father’s Day handprint craft projects. So get ready and start crafting today!

If you’re looking for something fun and unique, try one of these easy crafts. With 5 different designs, there are plenty to choose from or to let each child make a different design for dad. They are perfect for a preschool classroom, just use as DIY toddler Father’s Day gift ideas. You can also do this quick and easy craft at home as a DIY Father’s Day gift with the help of mom.

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Free Father’s Day Printables

The fun doesn’t end here. Not ready to purchase? We have plenty of cute, free printables for Father’s Day. Make your very own Our Dad Rocks photo frame or dad can have his very own BBQ Rub Seasoning Jar. They are adorable Father’s Day Gift ideas for little hands to craft.

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More Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Do you have young kids or are you in charge of a preschool classroom? These Father’s Day Crafts for Kids: are cute preschool gift ideas or an even be used for older kids in elementary and preteen. They are creative and unique Father’s Day kids’ craft ideas that will bring a smile to Dad’s face!

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 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.

Want to get crafty at home? Check out these unique DIY Father’s Day Ideas. Adorable photos, wreaths, snacks and more.

Looking for similar content handprint crafts for Mother’s Day? Try these Mother’s Day Handprint ideas too! Just like your dad craft only for mom. Offer mom a cute card filled with adorable hand and footprint art. This mother’s day gift is perfect for toddler and preschool age children. Simply paint their thumb, foot and handprint and lay it down on the card. It’s the mother’s day gift that remains frozen in time.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your handprint art for Father’s Day gift ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

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

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September 13, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back to School, Education, Entertainment, Free, Online Shopping, Summer Leave a Comment

Enjoying summer? We are and what better way to start than to “trick” your kids into ~~studying~~ ~~learning~~ playing games than this FREE Preschool Software Trial .

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

Core Education Subjects Include:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Beach Games List – Must Have Beach Activities!

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August 30, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Summer, Travel Leave a Comment

Seventeen super fun beach games for kids and adults. This Beach Games List PDF gives you everything you need to have fun on the beach. Use for family outings, a day trip to the beach, a fun birthday celebration, or a simple way to spend time by the water. All these beach activities are age-appropriate from youth to adults.

It’s time to stop spending time on the beach laying out and do something fun and active instead. These best beach games are so much fun. Once you get started, you’ll find yourself excited to work your way down the list. These games are great for parties on the beach and are a great way to hang out and unwind.

How do you make a beach day fun?

Being at the beach is fun in itself but there are always wants to amp up the fun. With the beach providing the perfect setting for having “fun in the sand and sun“, why not use all that open space to create some fun memories playing games? Just be ready for everyone at the beach to want to join in on the fun.

If you are looking for a list of the best beach activities, try some of the following.

Sand Angels: Make sand angels – use seaweed, shells and other beach items to decorate her face
Sand Castle: Split into teams and have a sand castle contest. Teammates will try to build the most attractive or largest sandcastles around.
Beach Volleyball: Play beach volleyball. Use a volleyball net or draw a line in the sand near the water’s edge.
Ball Games: Play classic and new ball games like bucket ball, bocce ball, paddle ball, spike ball, or beer pong for the adults (totally counts, right?)
Tug of War: Another classic game perfectly played in the sand. Twist it up and add a trench in the middle filled with water. See which team is the strongest!
Baseball at Sunset: Grab your mitt and play the most beloved game in America. You could even play with a tennis ball for added distance.

Of course we find beach games are a perfect way to create memories, break the ice and bond.

The great part about setting up beach party games is that it’s not a hard process at all. Most of these games require minimal prep and effort and need just a few easy supplies. They might all fit in your beach bag for easy toting. Before you know it, there will be friendly competition happening all around.

17 Fun and Exciting Beach Games to Play!

Have fun going through the great beach games listed below. They’re easy and fun and perfect for kids of all ages. These beach activities are a must have and as you will see they are really fun. Plenty of laughter included. Be sure to include sunscreen because they are so distracting, you might forget to take a break and add an extra layer.

Beach Theme Scavenger Hunt

With so many cool things to see on the beach, this beach treasure hunt is certain to be a blast. Just create a list of treasures, split into two teams, and see who can find all the items first. Make certain that you add some fun and wacky things that you’d only be able to find on the beach.

Supplies: paper, pencil, beach scavenger hunt list

Mini Golf

You don’t need a golf course to play golf. Just bring a few clubs from home (or pick up some cheap ones at a second-hand store) and make the beach be your course. Dig a hole in the sand and put or put a few cups out to try and hit the balls into. Use your creativity to play just like a real round of golf where the person with the lowest swings wins.

Supplies: cups, golf ball, golf clubs

Squirt Ball Relay

The quicker you are here, the better. Grab a blown-up beach ball and a squirt gun full of water and see who can use the water from the squirt gun to push the ball across the sand to the finish line. Don’t worry, you’ll more than likely run out of water and have to run to the water and fill up during this time!

Supplies: beach ball, water gun

Beach Towel Parachute

The concept of this game is fun and addicting. Have a beach ball in the middle of a beach towel. Have two people hold the tall and use it to bounce the beach ball up and down. The more bounces, the better because if it hits the ground, you have to start counting all over again.

Supplies: beach ball, beach towel

Musical Towels

The same rules apply here as musical chairs but you use towels instead. Lay the towels out on the sand, have the music playing, and let everyone walk around and do their best to scramble to a towel once the music stops!

Supplies; beach towels, radio/music player

Beach Bowling

Put those empty water bottles to good use. Line them up in the sand and then use a ping pong ball and try to knock them down. Can you do a strike? Only time will tell!

Supplies: empty water bottles

Shell Shuffle

Who can balance the shell the best? All you need to do is balance dry sand on a spoon and place a shell on top and the race is on. Who can carry the shell back and forth the quickest without it falling off?

Supplies: shells, sand, spoons

Hole Sand Hole

If you’ve ever played cornhole, you’re going to have a leg up on this game. Start by digging five holes into the sand and make certain to give them a bit of space in the sand as well. Use a ball and do your best to fit the ball into the holes so start racking up the points.

Supplies: balls

Flick n Sticks

This game is fast and fun to set up! All you need are 4 sticks/stakes, 4 cups (2 pairs of the same color), and a frisbee. Put the stakes in the sand several feet apart from one another. (You can decide the distance and can easily shorten or lengthen it as needed.) Split into teams of 2 and have each team stand at a stake. Take turns tossing the frisbee back and forth with the main goal of getting points. Points are earned by throwing the frisbee in between the 2 stakes and extra points are also earned for knocking the cup off the stakes as well.

Supplies: stakes/sticks, cups, frisbee

Frisbee Golf

Who says you need a frisbee golf course? Just set out some fun beach items and use your frisbee to toss and get as close as you possibly can. The one who throws the flying disc closest wins that “hole”.

Supplies: beach items, frisbee

Water Bucket Relay

Such a fun water challenge to play! Grab a cup and a couple of buckets and get geared up. Each person takes the empty cup, runs and gets water in it, then takes that cup of water and runs to the empty bucket to fill it up. The first person or team to fill their bucket wins!

Supplies: plastic cups, buckets

Beach Blow

It’s time to get down on your hands and knees and dig! Take a spoon or a small shovel and dig out a path. Then drop a ping pong ball into the groves, grab a straw, and blow your air through the straw to move the ping pong ball down the path. If you don’t want to dig two paths for competition, just set a timer and see who can complete it the fastest.

Supplies: spoon/small shovel, straw, ping pong ball

Hot Potato

Since you’re on the beach it just makes sense to pass around a beach ball instead of a potato, right? Have everyone sit in a circle and start passing the ball around while the music is playing. Be quick and careful with your passes as the person who is holding the beach ball when the music stops is out of the game.

Supplies: beach ball, music player

Sponge Relay

Just how much water does a sponge really hold? You’re about to find out. Have sponges in a bucket of water at the start line, and an empty bowl at the finish line. Once “go” is said, each person then has to grab a soaked sponge, sprint down to the empty bucket, squeeze out the water, then head back to do it all over again. The team who fills the empty bowl overflowing with water first wins!

Supplies: sponges, bowls

Beach Ball Relay

Air up those beach balls and get ready to run. Have each team line up, one behind each other, and get ready. The first person grabs the ball, sprints to the other end of the beach, and then sprints back to hand off to the next person in their relay line. The kicker? If the ball gets dropped at any point in time, they have to start over and do it again!

Supplies: beach balls

Pass the Water

Do you have what it takes to not spill a drop? Have teams line up in a row and give the first person in line a cup of water. Once “go” is said, the person holding the water cup full of water has to hold the cup over their hand and pour out the water into the empty cup of the person behind them. Do this until the entire team has done it and then see what team has the most water in the final cup!

Supplies: cups

Wet Shirt Relay

Line up the teams and get ready to “wring” out some fun. Have a bucket with a t-shirt in it, ready to go. The first person in line grabs the wet shirt and sprints across the beach to an empty bucket or bowl, waiting to be filled. The person wrings all the water out of the shirt and then takes the shirt back to the next person in line who starts the process again. The first team to fill the bucket with water wins!

Supplies: beach bucket or bowl, T-shirts

Beach Games List Printable

Ready to have these hilarious beach games list in your hand? Grab it now!

The next time you’re headed to the beach, don’t forget to take along this Beach Games List PDF. These games to play on the beach are certain to help you have a fun time!

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Originally published June 29, 2021.