Minute to Win It Water Games for Kids

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November 22, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer Leave a Comment

Get the kids outside and keep summer cool with these 16 Minute to Win It water games for kids. Summer will be a blast with the kids and their friends with these splashtastic wet and wild games this year!

It’s summertime and no one wants to be cooped up inside. But with the kids home from school, it can be hard to find things for them to do that are both fun and safe. Plan a fun afternoon with the kids and their friends with these exciting minute to win it water games for kids!

The heat can’t stop the fun when there’s water involved. There are lots of great games that will keep everyone cool while they have a blast outside! Fun water activities include sprinkler tag, water balloon toss, and Marco Polo in the pool or at the beach.

If you want something more organized, try the water games for kids I’ve put together like pop the (water) balloons, squirt gun car races, pass the water, and puddle jumper. You can even make your own game with your favorite backyard toys!

Whatever outside games you choose to do this summer, just remember these three words: Keep it cool!

How to Use Minute to Win It Water Games for Kids

Planning and setting up these minute to win it games are easy! Just print out the pdf, pick your favorite games, gather up your supplies, and let the fun begin! With 16 creative ideas, you can host water games in your backyard several times this summer.

The best thing? The kids are happy, safe, and having a blast. You might even be labeled “the cool mom” in the neighborhood! Add some frozen popsicles and you have a fun afternoon on lock!

Games The Kids Will Love

Any time you set up activities for the kids it’s bound to be a blast. But these wet and wild games make sure of it. You won’t need a bunch of items, just things you can easily find around the house, and the local store, or even online.

Here are a few of the splash-tastic water games included in this set:

Water Balloon Toss

Supplies: Water Balloons

You know the drill. Toss the water balloon until it drops – splash! See which pair can continue to get the farthest apart from one another, without dropping the water balloon, to be declared the winner!

Pass the Water

Supplies: Buckets, Water, Plastic Cups

Get ready to get soaked with this exciting team competition game. Be the first team with the most water in your bucket and you win! All you need is water, enough plastic cups for each player, and two buckets.

Spray Off

Supplies: Balloons, Buckets, Squirt Bottles

Think you can control your balloon with a squirt of a water bottle? Show off your skills by guiding your balloon through the air and into the waiting trash can before your opponent does. All it takes for this game are two trash bins or storage buckets, balloons, and two squirt bottles.

Puddle Jumper

Supplies: Ping-Pong Balls, Water, Cups

This is a game of skill that puts your lungs to the test as you blow your ping pong ball from one cup of water to the next. Clear all the cups before the other team does and your team will be declared the winners!

Frozen T-Shirt Relay

Supplies: Frozen T-shirts

This game is a classic, classic as in it was played in the 80s (and maybe even before.) Freeze a wet t-shirt and each team must unravel that frozen t-shirt and get it over their head in… you guessed it, 60 seconds!

We hope this article has given you some ideas on how to engage kids all summer long with minute to win it water games for kids. You can have fun without spending too much money or going crazy trying to think up new plans every week.

Planning out a few minutes of fun may be just what you need to spend more quality time with the kids and make summer memorable before they head back to school this fall!

Water Games for Kids Printable

Enjoy more minute to win it games with these printable downloads. Summer approved Wet n Wild Minute to Win it Games that give splash. Find the best 60-second games for the backyard, pool, or great outdoors. Beat the Heat. Download these 16 splash-tastic games.

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Full list of Outdoor Minute to Win it Games supplies

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Also visit our 18 of the Most Popular Minute to Win It Games PDF. Pair this with your outdoor water games to prolong the fun. Pin to Pinterest.

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Famous Footwear Back to School Shoes Sale: Buy One Get One 1/2 OFF

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Shop Famous Footwear’s Back to School Shoes Sale and save during this Buy 1, Get 1 50% off event. Famous Footwear carries Nike, Adidas, Vans, Converse and more of the most popular brands.

No need for a coupon or coupon code, when you add two pair of shoes to the cart the pair equal or of lesser value will automatically be 50% off.

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Kids DIY Back to School Crafts & School Supplies

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July 29, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Summer

Kids DIY Back to School Crafts & School Supplies

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It’s time to start thinking about heading Back To School. Didn’t we just get out? If you are looking for some creative things to do with the kids this summer, why not consider Back to School Crafts and DIY Activities that make the kids excited for the bell to ring! Use the time you have now to get your craft on and check out all of these fun ideas! From personalized bookmarks, pens and pencils to Teacher gifts and awesome organization ideas, this list will inspire you!

We think we have the perfect round-up of Kids’ DIY Back to School Crafts for your Homemade School Supplies.

While you collect your child’s school supplies hold off on giving them anything. Take your kids on a Back to School Scavenger Hunt. 20 fun Back to School Themed treasure hunt riddles. This at home scavenger hunt leads them through a series of clues to collect their back to school supplies.

1.) Pencil Vase from Frugal Coupon Living

2) Fabric Covered Books from Two Twenty One

3.) Organize Your Art with Design Improvised

4.) Reusable Snack Bags from Back to Her Roots

5.) Apple Mason Jar Pencil Holder from Tilly’s Nest

6.) Crayon Holder from a Knife Block from Thrift Diving

7.) Art Desk from a Cupboard Board from U Create Crafts

8.) Chalkboard Lunch Boxes from Dukes and Duchesses

9.) Fabric Clipboards from Crazy Little Projects

10.) Pencil Pouch Tutorial from The Pink Doormat

11.) Washi Tape Pencils from The Pink Doormat

12.) Create a Homework Station by Dawn Nicole

13.) Create a Back to School Chart from The 36th Avenue

14.) DIY Stamped Pencils from Camille Styles

15.) FREE DIY Backpack Tag from Lolly Jane

16.) Make a Backpack Wall from Scatter Shot Dot

17.) Homework Station Turn Table from Mom Time Out

18.) Tape Binders from Aunt Peaches

19.) DIY School Notebook from Oh My Crafts

20.) Make a Family Command Center from Achieving Creative Order

21.) Bow Bookmark from Sugar Bee Crafts

22.) Monster Bookmarks from Instructables

23.) Year Journal from Happy Clippings

24.) DIY Neon Pens from Madigan Made

Shown in the larger collage:

25.) DIY Wall Mount Bookshelf from It’s Overflowing

This year thank a teacher with a DIY gift! These are the perfect Thanks A Latte Printable – pair with a gift card. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our DIY Pencil Case with a Ziploc and Duct Tape. Pin to Pinterest.

Also make these DIY Painted Boxes for School Supplies. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy our First Day of School Snacks. Pin to Pinterest.

The Back to School Printables are a real gem! Pin to Pinterest.

Creative and Easy First Day of School Snacks

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July 29, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media, Summer

Who doesn’t a love a little fun with food? These 35 food crafts provide creative and easy first day of school snacks for your kids. Warning, these schoolyard snacks might be too cute to eat!

Ready for back to school? The kids will be excited and then exhausted! Give them a creative fun after school snack that will give them a pep in their step when they get home and gear them up for … homework time!

What are some good snacks for school?

The best snacks for school are healthy and build brain power instead of providing sugar that will later drop in the day and create an afternoon crash. It’s important to provide you child with protein, a small amount of carbohydrates and healthy sugars. You also want to be aware of allergies in the classroom and know the rules for sending in such snacks such a peanuts and dairy allergies.

Some good snacks for school include

Trail mix
Cheese sticks
Fruit
Apple sauce
Yogurt sticks
Veggie sticks
Wheat crackers
Goldfish
Individually wrapped non-perishable snacks

It’s okay, as well, to offer a fun school snack for a special occasion like a birthday treat or the first day of school!

School Snacks

These schoolyard snacks would be great to pack in their lunches. They’re perfect for a school playdate, classroom school snack for students and a sweet treat for the teacher (let’s not forget our wonderful educators!) I encourage you to have them help in the preparation process. The only thing they’ll love more than making these snacks is eating them!

These schoolyard snacks are excellent for a tasty treat and create fun Back to School Traditions. Healthy snack for kids options including fruit on a stick but also a tasty treat like back to school apple rice kripsies treat – with a secrete candy for a steam!

Apple Rice Krispie Treats from Gourmet Month Ego

Banana Splits on a Stick on Frugal Coupon Living

Graham Crackers Pencils on Frugal Coupon Living

School Bus Treat from Happy Home Fairy

Apple Oreo Pops from Frugal Coupon Living.

You Are One Smart Cookie from Jaseys Crazy Daisy

Apples and apples and more apples make up these back to school snacks for students.

Apple Donuts from Frugal Coupon Living

Donut Sandwich from Super Healthy Kids

Apple Sauce Cupcakes from Parenting.com

Chalkboard Cookies and Edible Chalk from Frugal Coupon Living.

Pencil Push Up Pops from Bakerella

Apple Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living

For these first day of school snacks we are adding in a few fruit kabobs, a back to school lunch trail mix and even kissing hand cookies!

Fruit and Cheese Kabobs from My Baking Addiction

Woodland Owl Bagel from Frugal Coupon Living

Owl and Tree Snack from Meet the Dubiens (link no longer available)

FREE You Rule Snack Bag Wraps from Thrifty Handmade Days

Back to School Snack Mix from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons

The Kissing Hand Cookies from Kidney Garden

These back to the schoolyard snack ideas include such a unique lunch entrée, an edible wrapped candy pencil craft (no spreading germs) and a cute healthy snack for kids that looks like a snail!

Snail Snack and Bug from goodNes (no longer available)

FREE Printable Your’e O-FISH-ALLY a Second Grader (and other grades) from The Bubbly Blonde Teacher

Deep Dish Cupcakes from Plain Chicken

Back to School Rice Krispie Treats from Frugal Coupon Living

Peanut Butter Banana Roll Ups from Cincy Shopper

ROLO Pencil Treat from Live Laugh Growe

More creative school snacks like apple nachos, chalk board cookies, and tasty roll-up grilled cheese.

Grilled Cheese Roll-ups from Coupon Clipping Cook

Homemade Fruit Roll-ups from Raining Hot Coupons

No Bake Cereal Bars from Reasons to Skip Housework

Fruit Salad Ice Cream Cones from Bakers Royale

Blackboard Graham Crackers from Crissy Crafts

Apple Nachos from Frugal Coupon Living

Down to the last few tasty and easy snacks for kids. Hopefully you were able to celebrate the first day of school with a tasty treat and some good memories!

Apple Pretzels from Make Bake Celebrate we also like these from Two Sister Crafting.

This Year is Going to Rock Pop Rocks from Doodle Bugs Teaching

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Cookies from Munchkins Munchies (unavailable now)

Owl Pancakes from Little Nummies (unavailable now)

Apple Shaped Cupcakes from Make and Takes

Also check out these FREE Back to School Printables (Pin to Pinterest) and these Kids DIY Back to School Crafts & School Supplies (Pin to Pinterest).

Take the kids on an adventure with this Back to School Treasure Hunt. It’s a school supply scavenger hunt with 20 at home clues at they hunt for their back to school school supplies.

Don’t forget these Memorable First Day of School ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Kid’s Camping Journal Printable

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July 19, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer, Travel 3 Comments

Create a memorable outdoor adventure with this Kid’s Camping Journal Printable. Using guided prompts have your child share favorite events, who they traveled with, memories and more. Continue the tradition each year and add to your camping printable as a kid’s camping logbook.

Kid’s Camping Journal

Many of us have taken our kids camping and it was a great experience. However, there is a way to take your camping adventures a step further. If you’d like to get your kids even MORE involved in the camping experience, then it’s time to check out a camping journal. I want to walk you through how to utilize a kid’s camping journal and how it can be a great asset to learning.

Camper’s Profile

I love the idea of a camping journal because kids camp more than once in their lifetime. Each time you take your child camping, they can have a new profile. It’s so fun to look back on the camper’s profile and see what age, grade, location, etc, for each camping trip. Putting together the camper’s profile is one of the best parts for kids and creates a memory page you can keep forever!

Camping Education

When we do something with our kids, we strive to make it a little educational. I have found that this camping journal for kids is an excellent way to teach them about camping and where it all started. Everything we do didn’t just happen, there is always a story behind it and a camping journal is a great way to track that history!

Camping Education Answers:

What is Camping? Camping is a _____ activity. It is usually done _____ for _____ . (These can all be personalized to your child.)

Who is Thomas Hiram Holding?Thomas Hiram Holding is the founder of modern recreational camping. He made the first camping handbook in the world.

Camping Buddies

Whether your child is going off to camp with a recreational group or you are taking them camping, they always meet someone new. It’s always a lot of fun to get their information, so that you can keep in touch. There is space in this camping journal for kids to be able to keep track of their camping buddies and even get in touch with them when they get home and get settled. Perhaps a future pen pal!

Camping Lessons

You can’t live if you don’t learn. While camping, your child is bound to learn a lot from camping. This camping diary will allow your child to keep track of what they have learned from camping. It’s fun to use this journal as a memoir as well. Your child can hold onto these journals and look back to see what they’ve learned through their camping experiences.

Extra Options

I have to say that this camping notebook is an excellent way to add to a kid’s camping experience. Some of the extra options of this camping journal that I really like is that your child can keep track of their favorite memories, draw or paint their favorite scenes, and even add to their camping photo wall. Print every where and you can keep a running journal and watch your child age.

And for you and to create family memories, grab this The Camping Logbook (Camping Journal) to Record Your Adventures.

Use this camping journal to record the details of your camping adventures so you can look back on and share experiences and favorite spots. Use fill-in the blank pages that act as a guided prompt to write in such camping details such as location, date, notable amenities and attractions, who shared the trip, who you met, favorite events, and things to avoid next time.

Camping Games

Do you need a few games to keep you busy while you camp? There are plenty of ways to keep children entertained while outdoors. Keep this camping journal by their sleeping bag at night. You can also find creative ideas in our overnight camping ideas including camping crafts and camping games. We have a large series of Outdoor Games for Night or print our Flashlight Scavenger Hunt for fun memories and family traditions.

You’ll enjoy camping with your child and ensuring they are learning as much as possible while being in nature. Continue this tradition by printing new pages each year and creating a yearly camping logbook for kids!

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Going on an outdoor adventure? Also take a look at our Camping Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Going overnight camping? In our Camping at Night Hacks and Tips post, download these Outdoor Games for Kids to Play at Night! Pin to Pinterest.

Banana Split Sticks Recipe – Dessert on a Stick!

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July 18, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Summer 1 Comment

A healthy and delightful twist on the classic banana split – banana split on a stick. Easy to make, a few simple ingredients and still low-calorie and delicious.

Headed to the beach? Hosting a pool party? These banana split sticks put a twist on the classic banana split recipe. Plus, they are cool because who doesn’t love dessert on a stick?

What are the main ingredients in a banana split?

when creating a traditional American Banana split there are a few key ingredient: Ice cream, chocolate syrup, bananas, nuts, whipped cream, and cherries. You can add other favorite ingredients like strawberry ice cream, chocolate ice cream, strawberries, pineapples, and caramel topping. The rules are your own and each individual’s Banana split can be created differently.

Are Banana Splits healthy or unhealthy – why?

Traditional banana splits would not fit many diets. Banana splits contain dairy (ice cream), chocolate, whipped cream and nuts which might be a problem for those with nut allergies. however, you can adapt the classic banana split recipe and create a healthy snack that doesn’t add too many calories but still is quite tasty and pleasing to your taste buds.

If making banana splits in a bowl or dish, try Greek yogurt. You also could add low-calorie whipped cream or leave it off. For those with nut allergies, leave off the peanuts or add granola instead! We personally find our banana splits on a stick are just at ouch of a treat but are also still very kind to those with diet restrictions.

How to make Easy Banana Split Sticks

American’s favorite dessert is now improved – Place freshly cut fruit on a stick and enjoy this twist on a classic – Banana Split Sticks!

Ingredients:

3 Bananas
1/4 pound Cored Pineapple
6 Strawberries
1 cup Dipping Chocolate
1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts
12 Popsicle Sticks (or skewers)

Tip: have a nut allergy, instead of chopped peanuts, try adding granola.

Directions:

Cut strawberries in half.

For each strawberry half, cut an equal size piece of banana and pineapple.

Place pineapple on first, then banana and lastly strawberry.

Place in freezer for 10 minutes.

Line a tray with wax paper or parchment paper.

Put chopped nuts in small plate to use for dipping.

Melt chocolate by heating in microwave for 30 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.

Dip cold fruit in chocolate, then into nuts, then place on prepared tray.

For an added mess, consider serving with whip cream for dipping!

Banana Split Sticks – Dessert on a Stick!

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Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 1x
Category: Dessert

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Description

Easy to make Banana Split Recipes with a few ingredients. So fun because you eat them on a stick!

Ingredients

Scale

3 Bananas
1/4 lb Cored Pineapple
6 Strawberries
1 cup Dipping Chocolate
1/4 cup CHopped Peanuts
12 Popsicle Sticks (or skewers)

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Instructions

Cut strawberries in half.
For each strawberry half, cut an equal size piece of banana and pineapple.
Place pineapple on first, then banana and lastly strawberry.
Place in freezer for 10 minutes.
Line a tray with wax paper or parchment paper.
Put chooped nuts in small plate to use for dipping.
Melt chocolate by heating in microwave for 30 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.
Dip cold fruit in chocolate, then into nuts, then place on prepared tray.

Notes

For an added mess, consider serving with whip cream or ice cream for dipping!

Keywords: Banana, banana split, ice cream sundae

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Beach Themed Party Food | Vanilla Pudding Cups

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July 18, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media, Summer 2 Comments

With only a few minutes prep, you can create these Beach Party individual pudding cups. Using teddy grahams, graham crackers and a few candies, you have adorable kids’ pool party snacks for a birthday, beach vacation or even a class party.

Beach Scene Vanilla Pudding Cups

These tasty treats are almost too cute to eat. Turn a vanilla pudding cup into a beach scene complete with a circle float, umbrella and bear laying on a towel above the beach sand. While these snacks are the embodiment of sand and surf, they are best served at a beach themed party or at a pool party as they would not go well with wind and sand.

What kind of food do you serve at a pool party?

For a pool party, you will find most of your guests snacking. While it’s nice to serve things like hamburgers, hotdogs or even pizza, make sure that you have a good selection of individual pool party snacks. That way people can eat on the go or as the sun and water develops their hunger.

Consider the following kid-friendly pool party snacks…

Beach Themed Snacks

The end of school is quickly approaching and if you are looking for an EASY last day of school snack, summer party idea, or something fun for a beach-themed celebration try out these Beach Scene Vanilla Pudding Cups.

Ingredients:

We used Snack Pack Vanilla Pudding Cups, make sure you have one pudding up per child/serving. Follow with one Teddy Graham, Life Saver, Air Head Extreme and Umbrella to perfect your individualized beach scene!

Snack Pack Vanilla Pudding Cups
Crushed graham crackers
Airhead Extreme Bites
Life Saver Gummies
Honey Teddy Graham’s
Drink Umbrellas

Where do I find Cocktail Umbrellas?

There are a number of places to find small drink umbrellas. I would recommend hitting the Dollar Tree first, but also look on Amazon, Target or at your local party store.

Directions:

First Take the tops off of your pudding cups and fill to the top with your crushed graham crackers to look like sand.

Place a Teddy Graham onto an Airhead extreme and place onto the “sand.”

Stick your umbrella into the sand with a gummy life saver next to it.

Serve with a spoon and enjoy these cute little beach treats!

Can I make these the night before?

If you want to prep your beach themed party snacks the day before, prep the topping ingredients. Go ahead and set aside the number of pudding cups you need. Crush your graham crackers and store in an air tight container. Count out your number of umbrellas and peices of candy. For 30 beach snacks, it should take no more than 10 minutes prep.