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Adorable & Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Rice Krispie Treats

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November 2, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Thanksgiving 5 Comments

Looking for a sweet treat that can help you celebrate all things turkey? Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make and assemble!

There are always tons of crafts and recipes to make around the holidays, but this Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats recipe is so fun to put together and the ingredients are super simple. This Rice Krispie Turkey is also budget friendly, which I love! Making a craft that is also edible is a win-win in my book. The kids will literally gobble it right up!

Tips for Making Thanksgiving Turkey Rice Krispy Treats

It’s that time of year again! The leaves are changing color, the air is getting crisper, and families are gathering to give thanks. And what would Thanksgiving be without a turkey-shaped treat? This year, why not try something new and make your own Thanksgiving Rice Krispy Treats? Here are a few tips for making them.

Choose your shape. Whether you want to go for traditional rice Krispy treats or you just want to do a circle, this is the time to create your favorite shape.
Make the dough. Start by melting marshmallows and butter in a pot over low heat. Once the mixture is melted, add in rice cereal until evenly mixed.
Scoop and shaping. Use a spoon or cookie cutter to scoop out dough and shape into your desired turkey shape.
Decorate! Have fun decorating your turkey with frosting, candy eyes, and whatever else you can think of!

Enjoy! Let your creativity shine through and have fun making these delicious Thanksgiving treats!

Is there a difference between marshmallow cream and marshmallow fluff?

Marshmallow cream is a thick, spreadable mixture made from marshmallows, corn syrup, and gelatin. Marshmallow fluff is similar but does not contain gelatin and has a lighter texture. Both can be used as substitutes for marshmallows in Rice Krispie Treats, but may result in slightly different textures and flavors.

Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats

I love sharing kids food crafts with you on the Rachael Ray Show October 2013. This year we have another fun one – a Thanksgiving Turkey Rice Krispie Treat. It’s a great way to recycle leftover Halloween Candy!

Ingredients

Gather a few supplies for your turkey rice krispie treats.

6 cup Rice Krispies Cereal
4 tbsp Butter
10.5 oz Mini Marshmallows
9 Reese’s Miniatures
9 Orange Reese’s Pieces
18 Candy Eyes
45 Candy Corns
1/4 cup Red Candy Melting Chips

Also grab a cookie sheet, bowls, spatulas, for preparing these delicious treats.

Directions

Thanks Thanksgiving rice krispie treat instructions are simple

Line a deeper (1″) baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place Reese’s Miniatures in freezer for 15 minutes.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Add cereal and mix well.
Remove from heat and allow to sit about 3 minutes.
Butter your hands or use wax paper to press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan. FOcus on getting the 1″ depth and only fill as much the sheet as you can while keeping the thickness.
Allow to set for at least 10 minutes.
Using a 2″ cookie cutter, biscuit cutter or drinking glass, cut out circles.
Place red candy melting chips in corner of zippered sandwich bag and microwave for 45 seconds.
Gently massage melted chocolate candy to insure that it is smooth and completely melted. If not, heat another 15 seconds.
Clip very tip of the corner of bag to allow you to pipe on candy.
Using candy as glue, attach miniature to bottom half of circle.
Using candy as glue, attach 5 candy corn feathers around upper half of miniature to be tail feathers.
Using candy as glue, attach Reese’s Piece to bottom half of miniature on its edge as beak.
Using candy as glue, attach eyes above beak.
Pipe on a waddle down the bottom of miniature below beak.
Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set up.

The next time you need a treat idea for the classroom or for a Thanksgiving gathering, these Thanksgiving Rice Krispie Treats are perfect!

Can you make Turkey Rice Krispie Treats ahead of time?

Yes, you can definitely make Rice Krispie Treats ahead of time. Simply prepare the treats according to your desired recipe and store them in an airtight container. They can last for up to a week at room temperature or even longer if stored in the refrigerator. Just be sure to let them come to room temperature before serving for optimum gooeyness and enjoyment.

Can these turn into Rice Krispie Pops?

Yes. Go ahead and prepare your Rice Krispie treat turkey. You can use these lollipop cake pop sticks to create cute turkey pops. For a fun idea, stick your dessert sticks in a decorated foam flower block or even a pumpkin drilled with holes. Display on the Thanksgiving dessert tables.

Is there a substitute for marshmallows in rice crispy treats?

If you don’t have marshmallows on hand or prefer not to use them, you can try using marshmallow fluff or melting chocolate chips and mixing them with the Rice Krispies cereal. You can also try using melted white chocolate or cream cheese as a substitute for the gooeyness typically provided by marshmallows. Experiment with different combinations and see what works best for your taste preferences.

How long will homemade Rice Krispie Turkey Treats stay fresh?

Homemade Rice Krispie Treats will stay fresh at room temperature for about a week, stored in an airtight container. They can also last longer if stored in the refrigerator. If you want them to stay even fresher for a longer period of time, you can also freeze them for up to a couple of months. Simply thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

More Thanksgiving Treats for Kids

Want more fun food craft recipes for Thanksgiving? Take a look at these Thanksgiving Food Treats featured on Rachel Ray. We hope you have a sweet tooth because there are plenty of ways to carve a turkey for Thanksgiving desserts.

This Turkey Sugar Cookie recipe is the most simplistic. Make the attached sugar cookie recipe or grab a pre-made store brand. Use icing as glue and create decadent feathers with candy corn. Pin it to Pinterest.

The Turkey Nutter Butter Cookies are the most popular Thanksgiving Food Craft, the flexibility of this food craft is nice. How much you want to go with this cookie is up to you. You can have a stand up turkey or a lay down turkey instead. Add leftover Halloween candy to spruce up the design or keep it simplistic with icing and candy corn. Pin to Pinterest.

On the show we made Rolo Pilgrim Hat Thanksgiving Cookies with chocolate peanut butter cups but you can also do with caramel cups. Pick up store bought frosted fudge cookies and glue on the top of the hat to make the perfect little snack for your little Pilgrim. Pinterest to Pinterest.

Lastly, this fun Chocolate Covered OREOs Turkey craft is likely for experienced and steady of hands baker. Mix colors and create bright feathers on your Oreo Turkey using a pretzel as a template. Again, how little or how much of the activity and design you want to do is up to you. Pin to Pinterest.

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Free Printable Thanksgiving Charades

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October 24, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Thanksgiving Leave a Comment

Who loves playing holiday games? These free printable Thanksgiving Charades are the best way to have some family time. Just print the Thanksgiving Chardes game, and let the fun begin! When it comes to fun Thanksgiving games, you’re going to want to add these free printable charades to your list!

It’s safe to say that holiday games and activities are a must for the winter break and are a great way to have everyone in the family join in on the family game night fun.

The fun part about playing charades is that it’s different each time you play it. Each person will act out the cards and words in their own special way, making it unique and hilarious each and every time.

Being able to print out these Thanksgiving charade ideas and have everyone in the family join in and play sounds like the perfect holiday party! Just be ready – there might be a little bit of friendly competition happening in the house!

If you’re looking for fun Thanksgiving activities, charades need to be on your radar! These Thanksgiving charades for kids are great for all ages to join in on the excitement!

How do you play Thanksgiving charades?

All you need is this Thanksgiving list of words to get started! That doesn’t mean that you can’t add more (and I’ve included blank sheets for you to do just that!) if you want!

Start by splitting up into teams, and then fold up the Thanksgiving words and have the person who will be acting out the clue pick one. If their team members can guess what they’re acting out before the time runs out, their team earns a point!

Take turns with teams, and the team who ends up with the most points wins!

How many people do you need to play charades?

For this inclusive game, you can literally play this group game with 2-20 people! (or more!) You really just need someone to be able to act out the clues and someone to guess them. But I can promise that the more people you have, the crazier the game gets!

The object of the game is to act out a word or use words to describe the word. Just be careful you don’t use the word. You can use props, hand gestures or even a drawing board. The first team will choose a player to do the motions. The actor will stand in front of the room, while the rest of the team guesses the word. You can set a timer or create a time limit to keep the game moving along. Keep track of the amount of points and at the end you can declare a winner.

You can also just play this charades game for fun. You don’t even have to keep points or pick and “winner” if you don’t want to. See how many you can get in a specific amount of time – and have fun doing so.

Supplies

Printer
Copy paper/Cardstock
Laminator (this is optional – but I love laminating my stuff!)
free printable Thanksgiving charade cards

This is a non-editable printable PDF files. We do include a few blank charades cards templates so you can add your own Charades ideas with Thanksgiving-themed words.

Thanksgiving Charades Words

A few charades ideas included in this free Thanksgiving printable include…

Turkey
Corn
Leaves
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cider
Stuffing
Hayride
Apple Pie
Pilgrim
Family
Centerpiece
Football
Cranberries

Use it as a fun activity for November the classroom, with the whole family on a family game night, at Friendsgiving, or during a Thanksgiving party. If playing with a range of ages, pair younger players with adults like grandparents or older even cousins.

Free Printable Thanksgiving Charades

Grab your free printable Thanksgiving games charades cards. Lots of laughter is ahead with this collection of Thanksgiving Charade words.

The really great thing is that once you print, you’re ready to play. I typically like to laminate the charade cards because I don’t want to have to print them over and over again. (and that is such a time saver during the holidays)

If you can laminate them, do so! You can then store them in a plastic bag and have them on hand for games every Thanksgiving holiday. (This has saved me so many times from split drinks ruining the cards and other printables!)

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More Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Once you start the holiday fun, you’ll have to do more! Here are some of my other favorite Thanksgiving ideas and games that everyone will love to do.

These Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunts: Indoor & Outdoor Set are the perfect way to have everyone up and on their feet. Work off those turkey treats and desserts! Pin to Pinterest.

Everyone will love these 16 Fun Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games! Perfect for a ton of silly fun! Start at the top of the list and work your way down. This is perfect for a holiday family gathering! Pin to Pinterest.

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You’ve Been Gobbled Printable

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October 6, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Thanksgiving Leave a Comment

Download this cute You’ve Been Gobbled printable set complete with free printable door hangers, signs and Thanksgiving gift tags. This fun Thanksgiving activity can be used in the classroom, neighborhood, or among family and friends.

You may have heard of the Halloween tradition “you’ve been booed” where you surprise someone with a gift package full of Halloween cheer, and then ask them to continue sharing it with others. Well, “you’ve been gobbled” is the Thanksgiving version of sharing some holiday cheer with others.

You’ve been gobbled is a fun Thanksgiving tradition that you can get the whole family in on. It’s essentially Secret Santa but for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is all about what we are thankful for in our lives and friends, family, and neighbors are certainly on that list.

So how do you put together a you’ve been gobbled surprise gift basket or bag? Well, the first thing that you need to do is print the you’ve been gobbled free printables, and decide who you plan to surprise. Once you’ve decided on a couple of friends or neighbors you will need to decide what items you would like to surprise them with.

You’ve Been Gobbled Gift Ideas

Let’s talk about some you’ve been gobbled gift ideas that you might want to include inside of your Thanksgiving surprise basket. A hot drink mix like hot chocolate or apple cider would be perfect, a Thanksgiving-themed pot holder or dish towel, or a fall-scented candle.

Some other gift ideas include a boxed cake mix with frosting, some fall-scented hand soap, a coffee mug, a can of pumpkin (include your favorite recipe for it), or a coloring book and crayons. Novelty Thanksgiving toys, candy, and a Thanksgiving card are also nice additions to your basket. You can put whatever you like inside of your gift basket, the point is just to share the Thanksgiving spirit with others.

Once you’ve decided on who your recipients are and what to put in the basket, it’s time to decide on how to drop it off.

How to You’ve Been Gobbled

It’s easy to gobble friends, family and neighbors. First, using many of our ideas out together a low-cost basket (or bag) of treats. You can add cute gift tags to the outside of the bag. Make extra copies of the printable so when you Gobble the recipient, you can also drop off copies of the printable set.

Most people choose to leave their basket in a nice version of a ding dong ditch. Basically, you wait until a time that you know they are home, but are unlikely to run into them coming in or out, and set the basket on the porch with your you’ve been gobbled printable. Ring the doorbell and take off before you are seen!

Once that person has been gobbled, they will hang on the front door, the door hanger that says “we’ve been goobled.” The will use the extra copies of You’ve Been gobbled and gobble another friend or neighbor.

The fun is passed along down the street, down the hallway or around the circle of friends.

How can I use the Gobbled Printable Set?

The best thing about this Gobbled Thanksgiving Tradition set is it can be used for many reasons in the month of November. Pas sit along the office for a fun holiday activity. Are you a teacher? This gobbled gift idea can be used in a school setting and move like wildfire from classroom to classroom. Imagine the joy that would bring Thanksgiving week before the holiday break comes.

Friends

Start a holiday tradition with friends and neighbors. This you’ve ben We’ve Been Gobbled set is perfect for neighbors and friends. It can even be accompanied with a Friendsgiving party invitation and left on a friend’s doorstep. In addition, consider a neighbor that doesn’t have family and friends for the holiday. Leave an extra Thanksgiving plate of Thanksgiving dinner so your friend can have a small feast. No need to pass the tradition along. The act of kindness can stop there.

Adults

You’ve heard of we’ve been booed, how about we’ve been boozed? The holiday season is a perfect time for friends and family, use this printable gobbled set to deliver boozy goodies. The you’ve been gobbled door hanger is perfect for attaching to the neck of a wine bottle on Thanksgiving day as a special thanksgiving treat.

Kids

Of course we would not be Frugal Coupon Living, if we weren’t talking about Elf ideas. Use this Gobbled printable as an Elf on the Shelf arrival idea. You could even dress Elf in in a turkey costume or pilgrim costume and have him/her deliver special Thanking treats as a welcome back idea!

Teachers

We all know how teachers can get burnt out with the craziness of the holiday season. This is perfect staff appreciation idea for a Thankful Thursday gift for a teacher. They can pay it forward to colleagues as a staff activity or graciously accept the gift for Thanksgiving and stop the activity there. In addition, this fun Thanksgiving activity for kids can be passed along from classroom to classroom. If you are the home room or PTA mom, ask your teacher about doing something like this to boost the morale of the school.

Whichever you choose, make sure that you let your kids in on your you’ve been gobbled project. It is a great way to teach them about the importance of caring for our friends and neighbors. Have them include a Thanksgiving coloring page, or a Thanksgiving card that they have made. Let them give their input on a gift that you include, and if they are fast runners you can let them leave the gift on the porch!

You’ve Been Gobbled Free Printable

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The you’ve been gobbled Thanksgiving basket or gift bag is a great way to share some Thanksgiving cheer with those around you. Make sure that you include the you’ve been gobbled printables so that whomever you give it to can keep on paying it forward with holiday random acts of kindness. If someone has gobbled your family, make sure that you put the we’ve been gobbled door hanger on your door so that others will choose a family who hasn’t been gobbled yet.

You’ve Been Booed Holiday Ideas

The fun doesn’t end there. You can do this idea for every major holiday. Get Booed, Gobbled, Elfed, , Pierced, Egged and Shamrocked! These are all free holiday printables you can download today.

Halloween You’ve Been Booed
Christmas You’ve Been Elfed
Valentine You’ve Been Pierced (coming soon)
Easter You’ve Been Egged (coming soon)
St. Patricks’ Day You’ve Been Shamrocked (coming soon)

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The Best Thanksgiving Games for Family & Friends

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October 5, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Thanksgiving Leave a Comment

Enjoy this fun Thanksgiving Games with family and friends. This Thanksgiving games printable include of the best Thanksgiving party games for a Friendsgiving, classroom party, or Thanksgiving potluck. You can even use these Thanksgiving game ideas to begin some new family traditions for fall.

There is something about cooler weather and the first leave to fall that makes me want to bring all the family tradition out. From fall festivals, picking apples, carving pumpkins, and hosting friends and family.

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to get together with family and friends. It’s a pretty chill holiday but definitely has many opportunity to not be a bore.

What are some Thanksgiving day activities?

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to wrap up your fall bucket list. Common thanksgiving traditions and activities include a morning Turkey Trot, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, anticipation of a silly Elf on the Shelf returning, baking, a backyard football game and perhaps lots of eating. There are plenty of activities and Thanksgiving games that can be done with both friends and family, kids and adults.

What do kids do at Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is full of fall traditions that are very exciting for kids. From baking pumpkin pie to watching football, creating Thanksgiving crafts to setting the Thanksgiving table, there are many activities and family traditions that kids and patriciate in.

Prepare activities for your next Thanksgiving with the kids in mind. Of course a family game night (or even a family game day) is a bit out of the norm on Thanksgiving but doesn’t mean you can’t try something new and non-traditional. If you are looking to bring a fun thanksgiving activities for adults, kids, family and friends, take a look at these unique Thanksgiving games for kids and adults that will create some amazing memories.

What are some games for a Thanksgiving party?

If you are looking for a list of activities to keep your guests entertained, take a look at these fun Thanksgiving party game ideas. Twelve of the best thanksgiving games for kids and adults that aren’t bingo, board games or football.

These DIY Thanksgiving Family games can be pulled together in a matter of seconds. With a list of easy game instructions and game supplies, they keep you organized and on track. Use for a Thanksgiving classroom party, for hosting a friendsgiving or add as a new family tradition for the fall.

Thanksgiving game ideas include…

Bobbing for Apples

You’ll need: Bucket, water, apples, string

In this traditional Thanksgiving game, players try to grab an apple out of a bucket of water using only their mouth. Need to adapt this game into something germ-free? This can be twisted into a similar game by typing apples on a string and hanging from a tree or pole (keeping everyone from sharing germs.)

Turkey Leg Ring Toss

You’ll need: Rings, tape, brown grocery bags, newspaper

Similar to ring toss, see how many rings you can get on the turkey legs. For a night game, add glow in the dark necklaces as your rings. For brief directions, turkey legs can easily be created using brown paper bags. Twist the top to make the leg.

Turkey Leg Hunt

You’ll need: Plastic Easter eggs, washi tape, candies or small prizes, plastic spoons,

Spin this Easter game into a hilaroius thanksgiving-themed activity. Similar to an Easter egg hunt, only seekers are finding the turkey legs. Easy to make. Lots of fun included. Of course everyone will love the prize inside!

Gobble. Gobble. Eat

You’ll need: A plate of Thanksgiving food

This Thanksgiving dinner game requires you to be on your feet while eating. Okay, you actually take a seat but you better be paying attention! Through pleasant conversation (don’t change what you are talking about), take turns spilling key words. make sure you follow the table instructions when you hear those key words.

Candy Corn Pyramid Toss

You’ll need: Gravy bowl, cups, candy corn, mini marshmallows

In this minute to win it challenge, see how many candy corns (or marshmallows) you can score in 60 seconds! Use gravy bowls or cups to catch the flying candy.

Turkey Bowling

You’ll need: Construction paper, plastic cups, pumpkins, 2-Liter bottles

Grab your Halloween pumpkins and let’s go bowling. With construction paper, you can decorate cups or 2-litter bottles into cute turkey crafts. Fun as an outdoor or backyard Thanksgiving game on turkey day.

Turkey Waddle Relay

You’ll need: Balloons

Thanksgiving requires outdoor games that don’t include football. ~~Run~~ waddle your way to the finish line in this Thanksgiving relay race. With a balloon between your legs, hobble to tag your teammate as they continue to race. Fastest team, wins.

Pumpkin Drop

You’ll need: Baskets, mini pumpkins

More waddling required in this relay race that add miniature pumpkins (yam or gourd.) No hand sand don’t let your pumpkin fall to the floor. Shake your tail feather as you go!

Pumpkin Roll

You’ll need: Pumpkins

Just like the Easter egg roll classic game, only with pumpkins. Roll your way to the finish line in this Thanksgiving day race. Stay in teams for this group game.

Candy Corn Search

You’ll need: Whipped cream, pie tins, candy corn

Get messy in this whipped cream pie tin game. See if you can be the first to find all the candy corn in this Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Game.

Roll on Relay

You’ll need: Sweet potatoes

Using your nose, get ready for laughter and squeals in this race against two players. Here’s the twist, no hands!

Each of these games shares a brief description of how to play. Print the Thanksgiving party games printable (below) to get the entire list of games and full game descriptions as well as a supply checklist.

Printable Games for Thanksgiving

Using many common supplies you have around the house, enjoy these Holiday Games for Thanksgiving. These Thanksgiving-themed activities are sure to continue the fun for the whole family.

Our Thanksgiving games printables include…

Thanksgiving Party Games

Don’t waddle, run and download these twelve Thanksgiving games printable that keep the party lively and the guests laughing. This Thanksgiving printable PDF includes instructions and a supply list.

Playing these unique and creative games will create ice breakers, deeper friendships and bring plenty of laughter. Appropriate for ages kids to adults!

Thanksgiving Games Printable PDF

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

Want another idea for Thanksgiving morning. Take your kids on a treasure hunt with this fun at home Thanksgiving Scavenger hunt. This set comes with both 20 rhyming riddles of kids for kids to solve and a Thanksgiving photo scavenger hunt for toddlers and preschoolers. This fun activity can be inside with clue cards or outside with a checklist.

Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games

Do you love fast paced games? How about 60 second challenges? These fun Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games are perfectly themed for the fall!

Thanksgiving Charades Cards

Have you played charades? Thanksgiving charades is an excellent party game for adults and kids. In this word guessing game, one player acts out the word phrase while the rest of the group guesses. Try to act out some of these Thanksgiving themed charades cards including pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving potluck, cranberries and more.

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More Games for Thanksgiving

The are a wide range of Thanksgiving games for kids, adults, family and friends. Take a look at some of these other fun Thanksgiving game ideas that aren’t football! use them in the classroom, at youth group, at a Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving potluck or with kids party.

It’s time to put the play back in your party plan without breaking the bank. Our goal is to bring you low-cost entertainment but plenty f fun!

Use as Thanksgiving games for kids for a classroom party, get creative and bring these as fun activities for Friendsgiving, or create new and exciting Family Traditions this Fall.

Also download our Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games. Teammates will race to complete 60 second challenges to be declared the Turkey Bowl Champion.

Gather a few supplies likely already in your home including Turkey feathers, googly eyes, timer, dice, construction paper, plastic cups, sweet potatoes, pom poms, tissue box, clothespins and more.

Other homemade games you can do yourself are Thanksgiving Bingo, Thanksgiving Scattergories, Thanksgiving Mad Libs and more. These fun games are sure to build up an appetite so you can Sit and enjoy your Thanksgiving feast!

Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!

Get crafty too. These fun Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids can be done in the classroom or at home. Pin to Pinterest.

Now that you have the Thanksgiving entertainment planned, focus on the table! Look a look at this beautiful Thanksgiving Table Décor. They would be perfect for a friendsgiving, family dinner or an office Thanksgiving potluck. Pin to Pinterest.

Thanksgiving Potluck Recipes

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October 4, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Thanksgiving Leave a Comment

Potlucks can be a lot of fun, particularly during the holiday season. Make one dish, enjoy many dishes. These Thanksgiving Potluck Recipes include easy main dinner entrees, side dishes, and desserts. Use these Thanksgiving Potluck ideas for a friendsgiving or family gathering.

Potlucks can be a lot of fun, particularly during the holiday season. You’re only responsible for making one dish, but you get to enjoy many dishes! And this puts less stress on the hostess—after all, putting a Thanksgiving dinner together for a large group can be intimidating!

What should I bring to a Thanksgiving Potluck?

The best thing about a fall potluck is you immediately have a theme – Thanksgiving. That makes what to bring to a Thanksgiving potluck rather limited. Thanksgiving pot luck ideas typically include the main dishes, vegetable side dishes and a savory dessert. It’s important when planning a Thanksgiving Potluck to come up with a Thanksgiving menu. This can be done where food is already listed and people sign up or you can list the food you plan to make and bring to the party. This will ensure no one brings the same recipe – It would be a bit scary to end up with 22 roast turkey breasts (those poor birds.)

Sign Up Genuis is an excellent tool for planning a Friendsgiving Potluck with family, coworkers and/and friends. You can invite guests, have some Thanksgiving games to bring, and allow them to sign up for something from a list of Thanksgiving Potluck recipe ideas. This can include a list of Thanksgiving dishes or a list of ingredients like whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, apples and more. In this case, everyone would gather and prepare the the Friendsgiving meal ideas together.

Tip: If you’re hosting or helping with a Friendsgiving dinner, check out our Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Ideas with tips and tricks to throw a memorable holiday meal with your friends.

Thanksgiving Potluck List

To help you create the best Thanksgiving Friendsgiving , we have put together some amazing Thanksgiving Potluck Ideas. You’ll find plenty of Thanksgiving recipes for interesting, delicious, can’t-miss tastes to take to your Turkey Day festivities. The hard part will be choosing which dish to try first!

Take a look at this Thanksgiving Potluck List of ideas including main Thanksgiving dishes, classic sides and Thanksgiving dessert recipes.

Main Dish Ideas

Raise your hand if you’ve never roasted da turkey. If turkey + oven sounds a bit scary then these Turkey Cranberry Sliders will be a big hit for any Thanksgiving get-together! You can even use leftover turkey to make them, which is a great way to work your way through all that turkey in November. If you have turkey already prepped, these sliders only take about 25 minutes to put together and prep. Turkey, swiss or cheddar cheese, cranberry sauce, garlic powder and sweet rolls covered in butter and poppy seeds—what could be better? | Blackberry Babe

If turkey isn’t your thing (unbelievably, there are people out there who hate turkey), then these Ham and Cheese Sliders may be right up your alley. They’re hot, melty perfection that’s made even better with a garlic butter sauce slathered all over the bread. Yum! | Sweet Tea and Thyme

Looking for an easy recipe for a turkey breast? Try this Instant Pot Turkey Breast. Making it in the Instant Pot leaves your oven available for making other delicious foods. The turkey breast comes out juicy and perfectly cooked in about an hour and a half. | Easy Budget Recipes

If you’re forgoing turkey in its traditional form on Thanksgiving, these Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs are a terrific alternative, especially for an appetizers-only sort of gathering. Ground turkey, bell pepper, and fresh herbs are mixed up and fried to perfection in the Air Fryer. They’re a terrific choice for people who are following keto, low-carb, paleo, or gluten-free diets. | Recipes from a Pantry (See our Air Fryer Cheat Sheet)

Side Dish Ideas

Don’t miss our post on 25 Mouthwatering Thanksgiving Side Dishes while you check out the recipes below. You’ll find some real winners that you’ll come back to year after year.

Want to get kids to eat their veggies? They won’t be able to resist when you make it this fun! This Thanksgiving Turkey Veggie Tray will be the hit of your get-together. If you’d like an alternative to ranch dressing, try hummus instead! | Eating Richly

Take a classic Thanksgiving side dish to a new level using fresh ingredients. This French Green Bean Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed full of flavor thanks to the fresh sauteed mushrooms, shallot rings, bacon, and Gruyere cheese. | Boulder Locavore

Deviled eggs are a crowd favorite, and while you can find many interesting takes on this dish, nothing beats Classic Deviled Eggs for a holiday get-together. Make double the amount you think you’ll need; they always go quickly! | Delicious Meets Healthy

Make a large batch of dinner rolls for your Thanksgiving potluck in just one hour. Really! These 1 Hour Dinner Rolls are not only easy to make, but the entire recipe only costs about $3.32 to make, so it’s one of the most affordable dishes you can make to help out with the Thanksgiving feast. | Easy Budget Recipes

Baked Mac and Cheese is a winner with adults and kids alike. The sauce is creamy, cheesy, and so good; even the pickiest eaters will find it irresistible. Homemade mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food, isn’t it? | Food, Folks, & Fun

Potatoes that need no draining or peeling? Sign me up! These Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are a creamy, fluffy, one-pot dish that’s sure to make the crowd happy. Just cook the potatoes, release the pressure, add the remaining ingredients, and mash it all together. It doesn’t get much easier than that. | Skinny Comfort (see our Instant Pot Cheat Sheet)

Combine hearty chickpeas and sweet butternut squash in this healthy-ish dish. Baked Chickpeas and Butternut Squash is going to become your new favorite side dish for the holiday. | Babaganosh

Speaking of butternut squash, if you love it as much as we do, you’ll want to add these Butternut Squash Rolls to your Thanksgiving baking list. They’re soft, warm, fluffy, and savory with a hint of sweetness. | Rhubarbarians

Turkey Day isn’t complete without dressing and stuffing. You’re going to love Grandma’s Thanksgiving Dressing. It’s a classic recipe that’s easy to make—you can even make it the day before to save time. The kids can help pull apart the bread! | Sweetpea Lifestyle

The slow cooker does all the work to make these Easy Potatoes Romanoff. It’s classic comfort food with lots of cheesy, potato-y goodness. If you’d like to lighten it up a little, low-fat cheese, sour cream, and mushroom soup can be substituted for the full-fat versions. | Food Meanderings

Honey Glazed Carrots are quick, easy, and so tasty! The carrots are slightly caramelized and cooked to perfection. You’ll find instructions for making them in the air fryer or the oven. | Sweet and Savory by Shinee

Do you need a vegetarian Thanksgiving dish? Perfect as a potluck dish for the holidays or year-round, you won’t be able to get enough of this Roasted Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Pecans. Made from apple cider vinegar, honey and mayo, this tangy-sweet dressing really helps all the flavors come together. As a vegetable alternative, this also would be great with Brussel sprouts. | Healthy Christian Home

This Sweet Corn Spoon Bread is somewhere between cornbread and a dessert. It’s made with Jiffy muffin mix, so it’s super easy to make. Add diced jalapeno and cheese to liven up an already delicious dish. | Blackberry Babe

When you’re craving something creamy, garlicky, and cheesy, make these Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes. They pair perfectly with just about any meal and are ready in about 30 minutes. | Little Sunny Kitchen

It just isn’t Thanksgiving until you’ve had a heaping helping of Sweet Potato Casserole. The crunchy pecan topping is the perfect way to finish off this sweet and savory dish. | Deliciously Sprinkled

If you’re looking for a great make-ahead dish, this Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole is it. It makes 12 servings, but double it up if you have a large group because guests will definitely want seconds. | Sweet and Savory by Shinee

We’re not sure whether to include this Millionaire Cranberry Salad in the side dishes or dessert section. It is sweet, like a dessert, but it’s typically served alongside the turkey. Tart cranberry sauce is combined with pineapple, marshmallows, coconut, and pecans. If you’ve never tried it before, give it a whirl this year! | Spend with Pennies

Dessert Ideas

How good does Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread sound? Soft, moist pumpkin spice bread with a ribbon of cream cheese filling in the center makes the ultimate fall snack or dessert. | Healthy Christian Home

This Cranberry Orange Bread is a delicious dessert that’s perfect for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. You could also serve it for breakfast. The tart cranberry bread is topped with a sweet orange glaze for perfectly-balanced flavors. | Cooking Journey

If you have to traditional dessert recipes it’s pumpkin and pecan pie. If you traditionally make an old-fashioned pumpkin pie, you may want to give Libby’s New Fashioned Pumpkin Pie a try. What’s the difference? The cooking time is shortened by 10 minutes, and the recipe calls for sweetened condensed milk over granulated sugar. You may like the new version even better! | The View from Great Island

For a literal twist of a classic recipe, you’ll be the Thanksgiving VIP when you show up with a Pumpkin Roll. Make it with walnuts or without, but either way, this pumpkin cake rolled with cream cheese frosting is irresistible! Serve with vanilla ice cream and apple cider. | Amanda’s Cookin’

Pin this list of Thanksgiving Potluck Recipes to come back to each year as you’re prepping for the holidays!

Having people over? Get the table ready with these Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting? Take a look at these Party and Hosting Tips & Ideas to perfect your Thanksgiving dinner table and welcome. Pin to Pinterest.

Every gathering needs a few Thanksgiving activities for adults’ and kids. Take a look at these Thanksgiving Game Ideas. Low-cost entertainment for friends and family of all ages. Pin to Pinterest.

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunts – Indoor & Outdoor Set

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Want a pre-thanksgiving activity for the kids? Enjoy both an indoor and outdoor Thanksgiving treasure hunt to work up an appetite before a big Thanksgiving feast. This fun Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt printable set includes 20 rhyming riddles for clue cards.

Do you want to add some extra fun to your Thanksgiving celebration this year? Why not try a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt? This is a great activity for kids of all ages and can be adapted to work for any size group. Plus, it makes a really nice family tradition after the Thanksgiving Macy’s parade but before the turkey is placed on the tablescape.

When all the cooking prep is done and before full bellies make an afternoon nap inevitable, break out the Thanksgiving scavenger hunt clues and let the fun begin! Your family and turkey day guests will love searching high and low for all the holiday-themed items on the list. As you go on your Thanksgiving treasure hunt, have small prizes along the way or alternatively, have a big gift with the last clue.

Indoor Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

These clues make the perfect Thanksgiving scavenger hunt for kids or preschoolers, as well as for family members of all ages who are looking for an indoor activity to keep everyone entertained. The whole family (or even guests at a Friendsgiving) will enjoy this fall holiday activity!

Here are some tips to get you started:

1. Decide what kind of scavenger hunt you want to do. Will participants be working in teams or individually?

2. Print out a copy of our Thanksgiving scavenger hunt clues & answer key.

3. Choose the cards that will work best with your home, players, and the length of time you want the activity to last.

4. Hide the clue cards around the house or in plain sight, depending on the difficulty level you’re going for. Older kids can work with younger kids if the clues become challenging. Make sure to keep the first clue to start the game.

5. Explain the rules and read the first clue. Then let them loose to start scavenging!

What sets our Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt apart from the others? This isn’t your ordinary Thanksgiving checklist. It includes 20 rhyming riddles that are clues.

Example rhyming clue cards include:

Thanksgiving is a day of thanks when family and friends gather to meet. Shake your feathers for treasure hunt fun, the first clue is under your dinner seat.

Turkey, potatoes and pumpkin pie, find your next clue where the clothes go to dry.

When finding the wishbone, you make a wish! When clearing the dinner table, where do you put a dirty dish?

In this at home scavenger hunt, use all the clues or omit the ones that do not fit your home. It can easily be adapted to every home, apartment and living situation.

Print your Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt PDF now!

Outdoor Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

If getting outside is more your jam, make your own cards for an outdoor Thanksgiving scavenger hunt! If you live somewhere where the November weather is predictable and you want to get your kids outdoors, and scavenger hunt outside may be a great choice for you.

To get started, make a list of 10-15 Thanksgiving-themed items that can be found around your house or back yard. This can be a team scavenger hunt race as teams compete the finish the challenge in the allotted limit. Instead ditch the time limit and keep this Thanksgiving scavenger hunt checklist as an individual task where the goal isn’t to race but only to finish.

Here’s a list of Thanksgiving scavenger hunt items to get you started:

A pumpkin
Scarecrow
An ear of corn
Leaves
Acorns
A pinecone
Turkey
Feather
Something orange
Something brown

After you have your list of items, write each item on its own slips of paper (or as a checklist like a bingo card.) If you’re doing this scavenger hunt with younger kids, you may want to provide a picture of the item along with the word.

Once you have all the slips of paper ready, hide them around your house or yard. Make sure to put the first slip of paper in an easy-to-find spot so that kids know where to start looking.

As with the indoor scavenger hunt, explain the rules and then let the kids loose to search for all the Thanksgiving-themed items! This can easily become a neighborhood scavenger hunt as you walk the streets to work up an appetite before the Thanksgiving feast. Just assign the kids an area for where to look. There’s no limit to Thanksgiving scavenger hunt ideas that you can do.

We created a sample free printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt list get you started. This list is perfect for young kids as it has images for your Thanksgiving items. Find this free Thanksgiving scavenger hunt in the free printable library when you sign up for emails.

This Thanksgiving, ditch the electronics and try a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt! Your family and friends will love this fun holiday activity. No matter where you set up the hunt, you’re sure to have a great time!

Of course, we have more treasure hunts than only in the month of November. Enjoy these Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids for more fun year-round.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Thanksgiving day treasure hunt. Did you do something indoors? Did you take it outdoors? How old was your age group and what did they think? Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

For more ideas for a fun Thanksgiving activity this November try these:

Thanksgiving Games: From the classroom to the turkey day table, these Thanksgiving games are perfect for friends and family alike.

Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games: Have 60 seconds? Enjoy some of the best Thanksgiving day games using a stop watch and many common thanksgiving supplies. These Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games are memorable and oh so fun!

Friendsgiving Ideas: Is family gone? Enjoy a thanksgiving with friends, aka friendsgiving. From hosting tips, to recipes, thanksgiving activities and more. These Friendsgiving Ideas are perfect for your November holiday.

Year Round Scavenger Hunt Ideas: Take a look at these scavenger hunt ideas for the entire year. So much fun to be hand for every season. In aditiona to the thanksgiving holiday, enjoy Halloween, Christmas, a birthday, Easter and more! Get a full set of year-round scavenger hunt ideas in the store.

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Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays

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Why didn’t I think of that Party and Hosting Tips and Hacks for the Holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Cookie Exchanges and Beyond.

Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays

The season is beginning to cool and with the dawn of cooler temperatures comes celebrations with family and friends. We are hosting Thanksgiving this year and wanted to take a closer look at Party and Hosting Tips for the Holiday season! From prepping with decorations, to laying out the table a day before to scented home recipes, cooking and serving tips, these creative ideas are sure to help your holiday party go off without a hitch!

Make your home warm and inviting from the time your guests arrive – a lantern with greenery on the porch looks great | French Country Cottage.

Turn your home into an amazing smell with this stove top recipe | Half Baked Harvest.

Enjoy these festive name place cards and no-sew napkin holder – perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas | Love Of Family and Home.

Host the Holidays like a Pro with these Holiday Planners and Lists (Christmas and Thanksgiving) | Yellow Bliss Road.

Depending on your party size, take a look at these Serving Sizes | The Chic Site.

Lay out Dishes and Serving Utensils the Day before | Bon Appetit.

Enjoy these 20 Jazz Standards for Your Dinner Party Playlist | Confetti and Buttercream.

Have fun with these Holiday Ice Buckets – they are so festive and easy | The Chic Site.

You can never go wrong with wine and cheese – take a look at these pairings | His and Her Wine.

Take a look at this Easy Party Cheeseboard | Toot Sweet 4 Two. (Also in our Wine and Cheese Party Ideas)

Toast the Holiday Season with Cranberry & Rosemary White Sangria | Jerry James Stone.

Also try this Autumn Sangria with Pinot Noir and Apple Cider | The Evermine Blog.

Look at this tip – Keep your Wine Chilled with Grapes | Positive Med.

Decorate a few weeks ahead of time. These German Beer Bottles with Berry Twigs are easy and quick | French Larkspur.

Bring the outside elements in to keep the cost of decorating down. We love these springs of Rosemary but evergreen would also be great | Rip & Tan.

Take a look at the Proper Way to Set the Table | Source.

If the conversation needs flowing, try these Dinner Conversation Starters. Use now for the part, later with the kids. Pull the cards that are best for the type of party you are hosting. | Frugal Coupon Living

Cooking for many? Before the big day pick up this Betty Crocker 3-Tier Oven Rack for extra room in the oven.

Don’t stop hosting after the meal is done. Send them home with these fun Leftover Labels | Tom Kat Studio. (See others in our Thanksgiving Printables)

Or try print these gorgeous Leftover Labels | The Glitter Guide.

Hosting for the holidays? Take a look at these Ho-Ho- Hosting Tips for a Christmas Party. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table. Pin to Pinterest.

Create an amazing tablescape with these Inspiring Edible Table Runners. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a lot of inspiration from our Wine and Cheese Party Ideas on a Budget. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Amazing Holiday Cocktails. Pin to Pinterest.

16 Fun Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games

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Join the fun with these Thanksgiving-themed minute to win it games. Thanksgiving games that are fun to watch, easy to play, & inspired by America’s beloved holiday. Perfect for classroom parties, Thanksgiving gatherings or use as a Friendsgiving idea.

Thanksgiving is a time of year for reflection and family gatherings and, of course, fall means fun – right?! In the spirit of the holiday, when gathering with family and friends, have your home full of Thanksgiving activities and ideas everyone will love and remember.

What are some Thanksgiving Activities?

Thanksgiving always brings out the fall family traditions. Thanksgiving day activities can include and outdoor nature walk, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, playing football, sharing in the gratitude game and baking Thanksgiving dinner. If you are looking to change up the traditional activities, introduce something out of the norm like 60 second challenges, aka Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games.

How to you Play Minute to Win it Games?

There are a number of ways to play minute to win it games but one thing that remains the same is the time. Each game is only 60 seconds long keeping things moving along and constant activity and motion. To play minute to win it games, first establish teams so you can quickly tally up points and find the true winner of the Minute to Win it Turkey Bowl.

Individual Players: When players play individual they are constantly adding points to their own score. Points are awarded for being the quickest to finish a task or completing the game within 60 seconds. At the end, calculate each players total points.
Two – Three Person Groups: You can also calculate points by establishing two to three player groups at the beginning of the game. Teammates work together to complete tasks and add points to their groups total to be declared the winners.
Teams: For a gathering, you can split all players up into larger teams. Not each player will participate in each activity but rather a member from their team will work to accomplish a 60 second challenge.

If you find yourself with extra time in the friendsgiving gathering or thanksgiving party, repeat games as needed. This will allow more players opportunities to try out the different Minute to Win it Games for Thanksgiving.

Lets be real, who doesn’t love Thanksgiving and a good Minute to Win it challenge… that’s why we created these fun games for Thanksgiving.

How fast can you turkey legs take you to victory?

Fun Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games

Here are the most popular Minute To Win It Thanksgiving games. Grab your timer and go ahead give them a try in the classroom, for a Thanksgiving, or grab the entire family and play before the Thanksgiving feast.

Acorn Blow

Supplies Needed: Bucket, Acorns, Straws

Using a straw (or turkey baster), blow your acorn to the end of the table and get it to fall in the basket or bucket. Continue this activity until your minute is up!

Harvest the Fields

Supplies Needed: Chopsticks, Beans

Using chopsticks, how fast can you move beans from one container to the next?

Pass the Salt

Supplies Needed: Yardsticks, Salt, Pepper

This might be consider a complicated game. Balance the salt and paper jars on a yardstick and carry them from one set of chairs to the next. Concentration and balance are key!

Keep it Up

Supplies Needed: Feathers

Can you keep up light weight turkey feathers? You have 60 seconds to keep them off the ground and flying in the air. Optional: substitute for with balloons.

Pie Face

Supplies Needed: Pumpkin Pie

Have you tried eating pumpkin pie without a fork. How about without your hands. Race to eat the pie the fastest in this fun Thanksgiving game challenge.

Johnny Applestack

Supplies Needed: Apples

Can you balance five apples on top of each other. Get this task completed in one minute. Bonus points for those stacks that stay up the longest.

Don’t Spill the Corn

Supplies Needed: Candy Corn

Using your mouth and a spoon, transfer candy corn from one bowl to the next on the other side of the room. Careful you don’t spill the corn.

Make Like a Tree

Supplies Needed: Basket, Leaves

Standing on a chair, drop fall leaves into the basket below one at a time. Make sure they don’t land elsewhere.

Potato Roll

Supplies Needed: Sweet Potato

Just like a classic Easter game, grab a sweet potato and get ready to roll. Use your nose to race to the finish line with your potato (or yam). No hands please!

Pumpkin Ring Toss

Supplies Needed: Pumpkins, Rope

This traditional game stays the same only play with rope and pumpkins.

Berry Sticky

Supplies Needed: Corn Kernels, Cranberry Sauce

Can you get the corn to stick to the cranberry sauce? It’s harder than it sounds.

Pantyhose Bowling

Supplies Needed: Mini Pumpkins, Pantyhose

This is a hilarious game. Go bowling with mini pumpkins… attached to your head…. with a pair of panty hose. Every player needs a turn with this classic game twisted into something so much better!

Suck It Up

Supplies Needed: Straws, Candy Corn

In this 60 second traditional game, see how fast you can move the candy corn from one plate to the next using only your mouth and a straw.

Shake Your Tail Feather

Supplies Needed: Kleenex, Feathers, Tape

Only a kid that went to college in the early 2000s, would appreciate the name of this fun game. Turn off the volume and shake your tail feather. Try to be the fastest to get all the pink pong balls (or feathers) out of a tissue box, tied to your waist with masking tape.

Cheese Ball Toss

Supplies Needed: Cheeseballs, Whipping Cream

Have lots of fun pegging your teammate with cheeseballs. Team that gets the most cheese balls stuck to their whipping cream teammate’s face, wins the game.

Pumpkin Pie

Supplies Needed: Whipped Cream, Candy Corn

You might have a whipped cream face after digging for candy corns in this pie. Who can get the most candies pulled from their pie using only their mouth.

Minute to Win It Games Printable

Each of the 16 Thanksgiving Minute Games printable includes instructions plus a full supply list.

These are the best and our favorite family approved minute to win it games for adults or kids. Use for a family game night, friendsgiving, classroom party or family thanksgiving celebration.

Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games Printable

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More Thanksgiving Games

Stray from board games and a game of football, also enjoy these games for Thanksgiving including printable Thanksgiving party games, Pin the Tail on the Turkey, Thanksgiving Charades, Roll a Turkey, Thanksgiving Bingo and more! Pin to Pinterest.

Instead of a turkey hunt, take your kids on a Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt. Find a small prize along the way or one big treat at the end of the treasure hunt.

Also enjoy this selection of DIY Minute to Win it Games. Themed 60 second games for the entire year.

Enjoy summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more seasonal themed Minute to Win it games.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final craft. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Gathering with friends. These Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Ideas are great for attending or hosting. Pin to Pinterest.