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Really Fun Games to Play in the Car!

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May 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Travel Leave a Comment

Need fun games to play in the car? Load the kids up in the car and head out for an adventure. Hit the road with this list of great road trip games you can print right away. These boredom busters offer fun for the everyone allowing the time to quickly pass on the way to your destination.

On the road again….

Spring break, summer break, holiday breaks. Whatever the reason, travel is around the corner and soon families will be hitting the road for vacation. Family road trips can be a great way to spend time together, but they can also be long and tedious if you are not prepared.

How do you make a car ride fun?

We asked some moms, how do you make a car ride fun? There were plenty of fun answers to make a long road trip more comfortable.

Charge electronics before a trip so they kids can have screen time
Pack a lot of snacks
Purchase new toys and games for a car treasure chest
Watch a movie on a car screen
Download audio books
Plan pit stops at fun places

While we agree with many of these ideas, some of them could become quite costly. Instead of adding everything to a very expensive online shopping cart…. Instead of everyone putting on head phones and looking at their tablets…. Put the electronics down and try some low-cost verbal games with your family.

We put together some fun car games for families you can print today! What makes this set of 12 road trip games unique is that they require very few supplies. They are also perfect car boredom busters creating family fun for everyone – young and old.

Road Trip Games to Play in the Car

When it’s time to plan your next road trip, don’t get caught without a plan to keep everyone busy. Found in our printable pages of fun car games, these games are perfect for passing the time and keeping everyone entertained. To make the most of your time in the car, we’ve put together a list of our favorite road trip games to play in the car to print out and entertain the whole group.

Some popular road trip games include I Spy, 20 Questions, The Alphabet Game, The License Plate Game, The Counting Game, and Road Trip Bingo.

Here’s a quick overview of how to play car games listed in our printable set.

I Spy: This classic game is perfect for young children and can be played by anyone. One person starts by saying, “I spy with my little eye something that is (color, shape, texture, etc.).” The other players then have to guess what object the first person is thinking of.

20 Questions: This game is similar to I Spy, but instead of describing an object, the player thinks of a person, place, or thing. The other players then get to ask 20 questions to try to figure out what the player is thinking of.

The Alphabet Game: The goal of this game is to spot objects in alphabetical order staring with letter a, then letter b and so on. For example, you might see an Acura, balloon, and cat. The next person would then have to find something that starts with the letter D.

The License Plate Game: This game is played by looking for license plates from different states. The first person to spot a license plate from every state wins the game. It’s hard to get 50 state tags when you involve Hawaii and Alaska!

Animal Name Game: Perfect their spelling you start listing this series of animals. Let the fun continue when each player list the name of an animal that starts when the ending letter of the alphabet from the pervious animal listed. See if you can stump the next player!

Car Cricket: Pay attention to the color of cars and try to score the most points when you are up to bat. This game has no skill but see who will get lucky racking up their points to 100 winning the game first.

Connections: Connect words in this fun ongoing game. It will be quite insightful to see how the whole family sees different words and how different things string together in their mind making each invidudal unique.

Conversation Starters: Get to know your family with these conversation starters. Perfect for the dinner table, they also can be used in the car for road trip fun!

Sing a Long String a Long: Warm up your vocal chords and try to catch a tune. String the line of a song with a new song when you connect words from lyrics

I’m Going on a Picnic: In this game, the first player lists something they are bringing on a picnic. The second person repeats their items and adds one of their own items. The game continues with a string of items added to the picnic basket. (Don’t worry – it doesn’t have to fit inside, get creative with ideas!)

Impersonation: See if you can identify the actor or character your carmate is impersonating!

Alphabet Categories: MORE

What makes these the best car games is they can easily be adapted to younger kids, older kids and even adults. In fact, I was reminiscing playing with my youth group leader as a teen driving cross country. That means, both a 15 year old and 35 year old found this engaging and fun!

These frugal friendly games are mostly spoken word games. So the driver can use his/her mind and engage on the fun too. When a checklist is needed, a passenger can keep track of their score.

Road Trip Car Games Printable

How many times have you found yourself in the backseat of a car, struggling to find something to do during a long car ride? Luckily, there are lots of great road trip games that you can play while you’re on the go.

We put together the best car games for adults and kids to play together. What sets these games apart from the others. Everything you need is put together in budget-friendly printable pages. Instead of digging deeply through the index of Google, you can put aside all electronics (including your phone) and enjoy printable games at your finger tips.

Let’s us keep the car ride fun. You don’t have to spend a fortunate to have a back pocket full of boredom busters! Print out this low-cost Road Trip Car Games PDF & let the fun begin! It’s filled with twelve creative games that are easy to pull together and are sure to keep everyone entertained.

What you get with purchase:

12 of the Best Road Trip Games for Kids with Directions & Supply List
Family Conversation Cards
License Plate Game Checklist
Car Scavenger Hunt Checklist

From license plate games and singing games to alphabet games and conversation starters, there’s something for everyone on this list.
So, the next time you’re planning a family vacation or road trip, remember to print out this Road Trip Car Game Printable, grab something to write with and have a blast with these travel games for kids.

It’s not always easy to keep kids occupied while in the car, but these printable games will get the whole family laughing. This set is full of frugal family fun!

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Free Printable Car Games to Play

Not ready to purchase? That’s okay. Try a sample of fun car resources found in our free printable library. You can download and print this road trip scavenger hunt today. This car scavenger hunt is actually included in the printable games to play in the car, but if you want to try it out before you buy, grab it alone today.

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More Road Trip Fun!

Hit the road with this list of great road trip games. If you want more than verbal games, there are plenty of places you can purchase games you can play in the car.

Grab car games you can purchase on Amazon if you want more hands on fun. Take a look at these Road Trip Games for Kids.

Road Trip Games to Buy

Scavenger Hunt Card Game for Kids
Vintage Regal Games Original Travel Bingo (you will recognize this nostalgic game!)
Rubberneckers: Everyone’s Favorite Travel Game
On-The-Go Game Travel Activity Pad for Kids
The Best Ever Back Seat Games
License Plate Travel Sticker Book Game
Would You Rather Game Book – Travel Edition
Brain Quest For the Car

Of course, get creative and make up your own DIY car ride games. If the kids have some involvement, they might be excited to play games they made up!

The Counting Game: This game is played by seeing how many of a certain object you can spot. For example, you might see 5 red cars or 10 different types of animals.

The Road Trip Bingo Game: This game is played by having players cross off items on a car bingo board as they spot them along the road. Be sure to have some fun prizes for the winners!

Punch Buggy: Bring back a classic road trip game from your childhood. Not many Volkswagen bugs are on the road these days but transition this old game to something similar using Teslas (for example.)

While you are in the car, you will also appreciate these ideas for staying organized and keeping clean. Enjoy these tried and true mom car hacks to keep everything within reach on the long drive.

So next time you’re on a looong road trip, be sure to bring along some of these genius family games to play in the car to help keep everyone happy!

Do you have any favorite road trip games your family loves? Let us know in the comments below or our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you.

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Fun Dinner Conversation Starters for Families

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May 17, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Ready for meaningful mealtime conversation? These dinner conversation starters are what you need! Download and print 65+ engaging topics and questions that are a perfect fit for connection at the dinner table. Set includes blank cards to add your own relevant questions.

Dinnertime is a valuable time of the day to connect as a family. It’s a time to share how your day went, to catch up on news, and to enjoy each other’s company. Dinnertime conversation starters are a great resource to keep the conversation flowing and to prevent awkward silences.

Coming up with topics of conversation can be tough, especially for kids. Often small talk occurs but we don’t get to the root of who our child is. We miss this occasion and before we know it days have turned to years and we are waving good-bye in the review mirror as they drive off to college.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of family dinner conversation starters that will help get the conversation flowing around the table. Turn regular family dinners into a favorite family activity.

Why are Family Dinner Conversation Starters Important?

Family dinner conversation starters are important because they help families connect with each other. They provide a way to share news, catch up on what’s going on in each other’s lives, and enjoy each other’s company.

In addition, family dinner conversation starters can help prevent awkward silences and to encourage friendly talks about important topics and lighthearted conversations that make a big impact on family bonds.

How to Use Family Dinner Conversation Starters

There are many ways to use family dinner conversation starters. They can be used as icebreakers to get the conversation started, or they can be used to keep the conversation going if it starts to lull. The important thing is to find a way to use them that works for your family.

Some families like to go around the table and have each person share one thing about their day. Others like to pick one conversation starter and discuss it as a family. And still others like to use conversation starters as a way to get to know new family members or friends.

Simply print and cut the cards. Add them to a bowl and use as you’d like for a routine dinnertime. You could also make a conversation starter jar. Fold the cards, insert in the mason jar and keep it lidded on the dinning table.

Alternatively, get creative with how you use these cards. Is it a holiday or special time of year? Incorporate the holiday into how you use the conversations. For example, during Easter put a different conversation card in plastic Easter eggs. Put all the eggs in an Easter basket in the center of the table. During the lent season, a family member can draw and an Easter Egg and you can go over different dinner questions during the spring season.

What are Some Good Family Dinner Conversation Starters?

How many times do you use the question “How was your day today?” in a year? For me, I use it daily and often forget to use my pocket full of reliable conversation starters for kids. While it’s great to know about their day, go deeper than asking such a generic question.

Some good family dinner conversation starters include:

Did anything interesting happen at school/work?
What are you looking forward to this weekend?
What was your favorite part of the day?
What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
What was the best thing that happened to you today?
Tell me about your friends.
Who do you admire most and why?
What was the best thing about your day?
What do you like the most about the person sitting to your left?
What is the funniest thing that happened to you this year?
If you could turn someone nice – who would it be?
How would your pet describe you?
What is your favorite family tradition and why?
If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?

These including funny conversation starters but also deeper conversation starters where you really dig into your child and spouse’s heart. What are are their fears, hopes, desires, dreams?

Dinner Conversation Starters Printable

Erase the awkward silence and create a memory your kids will pass on to their kids. To help get the chatter going, we’ve designed a easy to use printable that you can print out, cut apart, and leave on the table for family dinners.

There are 69 conversation starters and once you use them all, you can go back through the cards- the answers will change over time and depending on who is answering the question. For example, “What was your last thought before going to sleep last night?”

These helpful cards help your family get deep with these discussion starters that are great for both kids and adults. In this Family Conversation Starter Cards Printable PDF Set, there are 69 convo starters and a blank page of 24 so you can add your own questions. Print the blank page as many times as you’d like to create personalized starters for your family or the time of year.

Make time for people who make time and learn more about friends and family at dinner time! Pull out some of the cards and use when hosting a dinner party, for Thanksgiving dinner or even Christmas dinner party. A good friend and party guests might enjoy reliving their earliest memory, dream job, favorite holiday, biggest regret, most desired superpower or favorite movie. They also make great conversation ice breakers for adults and kids alike. It’s the perfect time to use the blank cards to add topics and questions that are a fit for those individuals you are hosting. It’s sure to bring the laughter.

Download Family Conversation Starter Cards Printable Set

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Want a sample? In the Frugal Coupon Living free printable librarys. we have a sample of 21 family conversation starters. If you like them, purchase the remaining conversation starter cards. To get your freebie, subscribe and look for a link and password in your inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables including the printable conversation cards for family.

There are so many amazing ways to use these useful cards, you’ll be in awe of how much more your kids are willing to open up to you when you use these dinner conversation starters. Start a new dinnertime family tradition with these awesome cards!

More Family Time Ideas

If you are looking for more quality time ideas for families, take a look at our Family Traditions. Don’t worry, it’s not a Hank Williams song. It’s real ideas for quality time for family (or even a spouse!) There are many fun ideas for year-round and ways to encourage, love and support one another. They are excellent for those with a quality time love language.

Take a look at these additional quality time ideas for family…

Plan a staycation
Create and try new foods
Create a family game night and try new games with a list of ideas
Volunteer at a church or non-profit organization
Print a bucket list of family bonding ideas
Have bucket list for all seasons
Plant a backyard garden
Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt

You might also enjoy, 20 Loving Words for Kids. Print these words of encouragement to uplift your children other than good job! Pin to Pinterest.

Also see how we turn in one of our favorite “be the good kid” quotes into a canvas and hung it in our child’s room. Easy peasy. Such encouraging words for kids to visually see daily. Pin to Pinterest.

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Printable Lemonade Stand Signs

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May 17, 2022 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Do your kiddos dream about running their own business? With the warmer months here, these printable Lemonade Stand Signs can easily make their entrepreneur dreams come true! They’re also super fun for pretend play at home, also! These printables are perfect for spurring the creation of all their lemonade stand ideas!

Doesn’t every child dream of running their own lemonade stand? It’s one of those outdoor activities that show they’re capable, ambitious, and creative – all at once! These printable lemonade stand signs are a super fast and easy way for the kids to create their very own summer business idea easily and with minimal effort.

These printable lemonade signs are brightly colored and sure to catch the eye of anyone who happens to be driving or walking by. All that is left is for the kids to make homemade lemonade, grab a few supplies, and set a price point for what they’re going to be selling it for.

The lemonade stand banner is perfect for hanging in front of the table, and they can even keep track of every glass sold with the printable tracker page, too! Talk about a way to get their minds working during the summer months!

This lemonade printable packet is perfect for teaching them lifelong skills revolving around customer service and learning how to earn money. And if you need stellar lemonade recipes, check out my Copycat Chick-fil-A Lemonade Recipe and Pink Lemonade Recipe.

How much does a lemonade stand cost?

Lemonade stands are not cheap plus they take up lots of storage. If you purchase a lemonade stand, you likely will be paying more than the revenue you end up making in your sales. Lemonade stands start at around $50 and can go all the way up to $400 if you get a custom lemonade stand on Etsy.

Alternatively, you can make your own DIY Lemonade Stand using an upcycled wooden pallet. You can also purchase a cute lemonade stand table cover you can quickly toss in the wash at the end of your event.

Where is a good place to set up a lemonade stand?

It’s all about visibility! Anywhere where there is good foot traffic or cars that are driving by is a great place to set up the stand. Just be sure that you’re in an area where it’s safe for the kids and that they’re away from the side of the road and traffic.

Another great idea for a lemonade stand is to have it at the end of your driveway or in your front yard. That way, it’s off the road but still visible to everyone who is passing by.

More Fun Activities and Ideas

No matter if the kids are using this to set up a real lemonade stand or to set up an area in the house for pretend and play, here are some other fun learning activities and ideas for them to do:

Who are these lemonade stand sign printables for?

These printables are great for kids of all ages! Younger ones can use them for imaginative play inside the home, and older kids can use them to set up a lemonade shop outside.

Tips for Printing These Printable Lemonade Stand Signs

Since there will be many opportunities throughout the summer months and year to use these lemon stand printables, why not laminate them so that they last?

The kids can help with the laminating process and also use their cutting skills to cut them out, too. It can be a fun family team effort to put together everything needed.

Don’t forget that they can always add their own works of art to the signs as well! Handmade signs are always popular in drawing in more customers, too!

Supplies

Lemonade Stand Printables
Printer
Paper
Laminator (I really like the Scotch brand but Amazon has a good one too.)

Don’t forget that if you’re making a real lemonade stand, then you’ll need to gather up the ingredients to make and serve lemonade as well!

Lemonade Stand Printables

This digital download is so fast and simple. You’ll be able to grab the download and start setting up right away!

Included in these lemonade stand printables are:

Cute signs for the lemonade stand
Lemonade banner
Price list for the lemonade stand
Directional signs
Sales tracker
Punny printable
Thank you cards

The printable lemonade pack set includes 12 printable pages including the cover page and copyright printing permission.

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This Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids is a great way to get them outside, exploring the world around them! This is perfect for the spring and summer months.

The kids will love to learn how to play flashlight tag and also enjoy this Flashlight Scavenger Hunt as well! Getting the kids outside to explore and play together is never a bad idea.

The 18 Best Pool Party Games (That Aren’t Borning!)

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May 10, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

What could be better than a pool party? The answer, of course, is splash-tastic pool party games for teens, youth, kids & adults! Have a blast with these fun aquatic activities and pool party theme ideas.

Summer birthdays mean cooling off in the pool with fun pool party games! Whether you’re entertaining a group of five or 25, these ideas will create some splash-tastic fun. Enjoy these pool party themes and must have pool games that will make a splash at your next pool party.

What can I do at a pool party?

Adults and kids alike enjoy a dip in the pool on a hot day, but sometimes it’s hard to come up with activities that everyone will enjoy. Yes, many memories include flipping through a magazine listening to the latest pop songs… but do you remember any of those Seventeen magazine articles… I don’t!

Step up your pool party with some fun pool party activities and ideas.

See who can make the biggest splash in a cannonball contest
Lay on your favorite rafts and use a projector for a movie night in the pool
Toss in glow sticks and enjoy swimming in the dark at night
Have a dance challenge in the pool – no touching the bottom
Have an extra beach towels, flip flops and sunscreen station for guests
Have a lounge area with shade for those guests that like to relax
Use low-cost pool party decorations including beach balls, tropical flowers, an inflatable palm tree and plastic flamingos
Introduce some fun pool games to keep the mood lively

I’ve put together a list of exciting games to play at a pool party that are sure to get your guests moving and laughing. So dive into fun with these pool party games!

What are some fun games to play in the pool?

Ready for a list of fun pool games. Don’t be a fish outta water when it comes to your aqualfic activities for your next pool gathering. We put together 18 of the best swimming pool games perfect for teens, tween, kids and even adults.

DIY Pool Party Games

Take a look at just a few of these popular swimming pool game examples…

Pool Noodle Relay

This is a classic relay race with a pool twist! Divide your guests into teams of two and give each team a pool noodle. Players take turns paddling to the other end of the pool. First person on the team begins the game and tags the next player. The first team to make it through all of their team members wins!

Duck Push

Who can get their duck to the other side of the pool first? This is a simple yet fun game that can be played with any number of players. All you need is a few plastic ducks and a pool. Oh, and no hands!

Number Crunch

In this high adrenaline game, players will rush to jump in the pool and grab ping pong balls with point values written on them. Rush them back to the team bucket to get the points. When all of the balls are gone, it’s time to add up the points and declare the victor!

So You Think You Can Dance?

Let’s see those dancing skills as teams of two choreograph their underwater dance routine. The team with the best dance moves wins!

The Greasy Watermelon

Coat a watermelon with petroleum jelly and toss it in the deep end of the pool. Divide players and give each a challenge of retrieving the melon first. The winner takes all!

Invisi-bottle

In this invisible bottle game, fill a 2-L bottle with clear water and put the cap back on (best if not a colored top.) Have players move to opposite sides of the pool hanging on the edge of the pool. Throw the bottle on to the bottom of the pool. On the start of go, players can turn around and try to find the water bottle.

These games are all perfect as adult pool party games (pool party drinking games, anyone?) or pool party games for teenagers, youth and tweens. Birthday or summer pool party, you can’t have much more fun at the pool than this!

More games include

Sea Horse Relay
Noodle Joust
Bottom Dwellers
Ball Squirt
Hungry Hippos
Sharks and Minnows
Octopus Pool Tag
Pick-Up Sticks Relay
Marco Polo
Balloon Collector
Sponge Relay
Wet Shirt Relay

Safety Tip: If you are hosting a pool party, make sure to hire lifeguards and/or have adults who’s only responsibility is watching the safety of the pool! Especially if this an an adult cocktail party. Many of these games are not suitable for younger kids or anyone that is not a strong swimmer.

Supplies

Planning crazy pool party games could not be easier with this printable pool party games PDF. It’s filled with everything you need to know to set up, plan, and run the games. It also includes a supply list to make shopping easy.

Supplies include easy to find items like:

Pool noodles
Solo cups
Ping pong balls
Permanent Marker
Sponges
Buckets
Watermelons
Pool Floats
Poker chips
T-shirts
Rubber ducks

Do you find you have many of these pool accessories or can you easily get them? The Dollar Store is a great resource!

Pool Party Games Printable

Intrigued? Check out the printable for all the details on how to play these pool party games. Whether you’re looking for the best pool party games ideas for adults or kids, these will keep your guests entertained. With a variety of swimming party games, from classic relay races to more creative options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

What you get with purchase: 18 Family Friendly Pool Party Games. This list is formatted on a PDF and you can instantly download as soon as you purchase.

Swimming Pool Party Games Printable PDF

Pool Party Themes

Need some inspiration for your pool party? We have brought the pool party activities, now choose a fun themed pool party. Check out these fun and festive pool party themes:

Hawaiian Luau

Serve up some delicious Hawaiian food, play some island music, add lots of pineapples pool party decorations and don’t forget the leis! This is a perfect fun pool party theme to add a tiki bar bar cart for adult beverages.

Under the Sea

Transform your pool into an underwater paradise with decorations like seashells, jelly fish paper lanterns, coral, and fish sea creatures. Incorporate the beach party ideas to fit the themed party.

Pirate Treasure

Argh, matey! This pool party theme is perfect for a summer birthday party. You could bring forth any of these pirate party ideas including a fun treasure hunt! Your birthday party invitation might even bee a rolled treasure map.

Pool Olympics

Go for the gold with this fun and competitive pool party theme. Get into the summer competition vibe with a first, second and third tired stand setup for pool game winners. Adorn your guests with Dollar Store gold, silver and bronze medals. Easily craf the Olympic rings using pool ring toys or hula hoops.

Summertime Barbecue

Fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious burgers and hot dogs poolside. In addition, a dessert table menu might include popsicles, BBQ grill cupcakes, snacks, treats or even a candy station.

Backyard Beach Party

Set up a sand volleyball net, make some homemade snow cones, and enjoy the sun! Instead of pool party games, enjoy these backyard party games – water balloons and pool water involved!

Wet ‘n’ Wild

This is the perfect theme for a pool party that’s all about fun and games. You can even bring in these Wet and Wild Water Minute to Win it games.

With these games and pool party ideas, your pool party is sure to be a hit! Do you have any other favorite pool party games? Share them in the comments below!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Pool Party Ideas – we would love to see what you did and what you enjoyed. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

More Fun in the Sun!

The fun doesn’t have to end at the sunlit pools. Enjoy fun in the sand too. These beach party games are perfect for the next time you hit the shore. They are a must have. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a dry party? I don’t mean boring. I mean on land. If you need activities for kids, take a look at these kids party games. They are memorable and fun and will liven any kids birthday celebration. Pin to Pinterest.

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Father’s Day Handprint Art

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May 10, 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 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.

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Memorable Wedding Games at Reception

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May 10, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

If you are on the hunt for entertaining wedding reception ideas, download these fun wedding games printables. Enjoy engaging budget wedding ideas for fun that the bride, groom and guests will love!

When planning a budget-friendly wedding, entertainment can be so costly. With the invention of Pinterest, a collection of wedding ideas awaits but so does the cha-ching when you add all these wedding inspirational photos to your Pinterest idea boards. I am here to tell you, it’s possible to have an amazing wedding and lots of fun while saving a penny or two on the entertainment when you add party games.

What are some Unique Wedding Reception Ideas?

If you want your big day to be memorable, it’s important to make it unique. Come up with your own trends and add special touches and unheard of ideas to your wedding celebration. This makes your wedding stand out so that the couple and guests are talking for years to come .

A few unique wedding ideas for the reception include…

Repurpose Vintage Décor. Visit Goodwill, thrift stores and your grandmother’s attic. Use old finds to repurposed wedding decorations.
Decorate with Fruit. The cost of flowers can add up quickly. Decorate with fruit. Not only do you have an edible table runner, citric fruit looks beautiful in a bowl or can be used in the center of a plate as a place card holder.
Wine Tasting. Turn the event into wine tasting party. You control the amount of alcohol served saving on the bar tab.
Hire a Band for One Hour. To get the entertainment and festivities started, hire a mariachi band or carnival dancers. This gets everyone up and moving. Once your wedding party is glued to the dance floor these individuals can slip out while you keep the music playing on a pre-set wedding playlist.
Video Game Station. It’s its fitting to the bride or groom, set up a video game station. this can be fun for younger guests or adults who are still kids at heart.
Wedding Piñata. Who doesn’t love candy? Have a wedding Piñata for the guests and wedding party. You also can have a candy bar for everyone to enjoy more sweet treats.
DIY Ribbon Wands. Tie ribbons to wooden dowels. They bring wedding décor to the dance floor when the guests sway them in the air. They also are a fun exit for the bride and groom.
Hire an Artists. Art work can be expensive plus sometimes the art isn’t even personal. Get a painted portrait of your big day when you hire a local artists. It’s two birds with one stone as you are left with a beautiful canvas to display in your home after the big event.
Play Wedding Games for Entrainment. Entertainment like DJs, bands, an emcee can be quite costly. Have a member of the wedding party lead the entire group in wedding reception games. This an be played at any location and with any size guests list but it is especially perfect for a backyard wedding or small wedding.

Of course, we think the best ideas is adding games to your wedding reception. Games are great way to get people talking, laughing and getting to know one another!

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Wedding Game Ideas for Reception

When planning the entertainment for your reception, wedding games are a must when it comes to budget wedding ideas. They are very affordable, are excellent ice breakers for meeting new people, and they provide activities for the venue.

These wedding games are not for everyone but they make a perfect activities addition to a backyard wedding or intimate wedding. Take a look at some of our favorite wedding games. These games can be played on the wedding day, at a rehearsal dinner or even during a bridal shower.

Donuts on a String

Who said this is a kids party game. While this would be a great wedding game for the kids, adults will love it too! Forget the donut wall for a wedding, have donuts on a string. Guests have to work for this tasty snack. It provides oodles of fun and a sweet treat as a reward.

Wedding Story Mad Libs

In this wedding Mad Libs version, you need someone who knows the bride and groom well. It might actually be the bride and groom themselves. Have the bride and groom write a narrative. This can be a story about meeting, their favorite vacation, getting engaged or another memorable event. Remo common adjectives, nouns, verbs and even adverbs. Have guests replace these missing words with their own words. These stories can be collected for the couple later or one person can share this wedding table game aloud to the guests. Plenty of laughter ahead.

The Shoe Game

When you are removing the garter or tossing the bouquet is an excellent time to introduce the shoe game. The bride and groom sit back to back. Each holding one of their own and one of their spouse’s shoe. A leader asks a series of questions like “who is the spider killer” or “who is most likely to run late?” Instead of answering the question aloud, the couple raises the shoe of the corresponding question. See how well the bride and groom know each other!

Prosecco Pong

Just like beer pong, only classier. In this fun tabletop game, line up plastic glasses in a triangle. Allow players to toss ping-pong balls into prosecco filled glasses. There is no loosing in this adult drinking game as everyone gets tasty sips while playing.

Wedding Dare Cards

I bet you have never played truth or dare at a wedding. Well this wedding table game is just a series of dares. Each table is given a dare on their name place card. For every guests that completes their dare, the table scores points. The table with the most points at the end of the evening, wins.

Stand Up, Sit Down Wedding Game

This is a great ice breaker game for many events. In this trivia game, guests will stand up and down based on questions either about the bride and groom or about the wedding guests. For example, stand up if you are wearing blue, stand up if you think you have known the bride and groom the longest, etc.

Building Block Centerpiece Creations

If you love an interactive activity that is hands-on, this activity is for you. Instead of spending on costly centerpieces, add LEGO blocks to the table. Guests will create their own wedding centerpieces and tablescape using building blocks. Best centerpiece wins dips at the buffet line or an extra slice of cake.

Wedding Photo Scavenger Hunt

Save on the cost of the wedding photography when you bring forth a wedding photo treasure hunt. Each table will get a disposable camera and a checklist of wedding photos to take. This an include the bride and groom sharing kisses, the best dance moves on the dance floor, a funny face, cutting the wedding cake and more. You can even get a photo of all your guests by asking each table in the wedding hunt to take a group selfie in the photo booth or with the hand held camera reversed. It gives you a variety of photos for your wedding photo album as seen through the wedding guests eyes and not the wedding photographer.

Couple Fortune Tellers

Have paper fortune tellers at the table. Guests can spend time crafting fun date ight ideas…..

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At the end, add them to an oversized date night jar as date night ideas for the happy couple.

Suck It Up Relay Race

If you love a good minute to win it game, this wedding idea is for you! Using those pastel soft mints and straws, move mints from one bowl to another. The trick is you cannot use your hands. Only your mouth and the straw. See who can complete this task the fastest to be declared the winner.

If you don’t have an Emcee master of ceremonies, DG or a wedding party member that is willing to lead these games, you can also consider getting some common wedding games online. These games will be self lead. While these wedding game ideas are not as budget-friendly as our printable wedding games, but they are fun nonetheless. In addition, many of these lawn games can be used at future events including birthday parties, tailgates, picnics, family reunions and more.

Cornhole
Ladder Toss
Horseshoes
Personalized Word Search
Lawn Bowling
Bocce Ball
Darts
Giant Yard Chess
Giant Jenga
Croquet
Tic-Tac-Toe
Connect Four
Oversized Dice
Oversized Dominos
Board Games
Mini Golf
Ring Toss
Giant Checkers

See a full list of linked Online Reception Wedding Games found in our Amazon Store.

Wedding Games Printable

If you are looking for low-cost wedding ideas that will bring instant entertainment to your event, we have your back. This Wedding Games Printable Set can be used at the wedding reception, the wedding rehearsal and/or a wedding shower.

These wedding activities will keep the bride, groom and wedding guests entertained! Download 10 printable wedding table games with instructions and supply list. These wedding games include some traditional and classic games as well as unique wedding games that will stand out.

What you get with purchase:

10 Wedding Reception Games PDF
Wedding Game Instructions
Wedding Props & Supplies List
Shoe Game Questions Printable
Wedding Dare Questions Printable
Stand Up, Sit Down Questions Printable
Paper Fortune Teller Template Printable
Outdoor Wedding Games List

This is a non-editable set. It is a digital file you will download to your computer (tablet or phone) and then print. The wedding printable set includes nine printable pages including the copyright permission page for printing. Download your low-cost wedding reception games today!

Wedding Reception Games Printable Set

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Fun Summer Activities for Kids

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

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

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

How can I make summer fun at home?

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

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

Kids Summer Activities

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Checklist & Planner Printable

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

What included in your Frugal Summer Fun printable set:

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

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

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

More Summer Fun For Kids

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Best Family Game Night Ideas

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May 3, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Tired of the same old games? Looking to shake things up? We have lots of fun and new family game night ideas to try. Enjoy this family game night checklist with a printable bucket list, game directions & a supply checklist.

You’re long overdue for a fun night together and we have all the family game night ideas you need to make it a night to remember! Check out our collection of family game nights that will keep everyone entertained. These games are unique and the endorphins released from quality time will make them memorable!

If you’re looking for some family night ideas, we’ve got you covered! From classic minute to win it games to some new favorites, we have all the family time games you need to plan a night the whole gang will be talking about for weeks! Making your way through the checklist of family game ideas will become your Friday night family tradition.

Ideas for Family Game Night

No more stressing over finding the perfect game for family game night. We’ve got tons of great ideas with our list of games that are perfect for all ages and interests.

From Charades to What Do You Meme? There’s something for every family.

Classic Games

If you’re looking for a classic board game to play during family game night, we’ve got a few suggestions. Games like Hang Man, corn hole, or bingo are always popular choices, as well as family-friendly.

Examples of classic games include…

Candy Land
Chess
Monopoly
Jenga
Scrabble

They are easy to simplify for younger players and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Minute to Win It Games

If you’re looking for a game that will get everyone’s heart racing, minute to win it games are the perfect option! These games are usually played with household objects and last for only a few minutes each.

Common Minute to Win it challenges include…

Junk in the Trunk
Face the Cookie
Apple Stack
Movin’ on Up Cup Stack
Defying Gravity
Suck it Up
Ping Pong Bounce

That means with a 60 second time limit you can fit several games into one night without taking up too much time. Plus, they’re always a ton of fun and are perfect for seasonal parties or do to alone with the immediate family.

Take a look at some of these Minute to Win it game ideas.

New Favorites

We know that family game nights are all about trying new things and expanding your horizons. That’s why we’ve included some of our newest favorite games in this list like Mirror Charades and Get a Hint.

Examples of classic games include…

Scavenger Hunts
The Name Game
What If?
Get a Hint
The Fishbowl Game

These games are perfect for game night because they’re challenging and fun for all ages. Just be prepared to spend the whole night laughing and having a great time!

Card Games

If you’re looking for an exciting card game to play during family game night, we’ve got a few suggestions. Games like Snap, Spoons, or I Doubt It are perfect for getting the whole family involved.

Examples of traditional card games include…

Snap
Crazy 8s
Spoons
Go Fish
Uno

Card games ae easy to learn and can be played again and again. So get ready to have some fun!

Charades

One of the most classic games around, charades is always a hit during family game night. The game is simple—act out a word or phrase for your team to guess—but can be hilarious and challenging at the same time.

Similar games to Charades include…

Head’s Up!
Pictionary
Press Conference

In our family game night packet, we include Charades cards templates for you to add your own challenge or easy charades words. This game is perfect for all ages form younger kids to older kids! Additionally, the number of players is very flexible – 4 to however many!

Outdoor Games

If you’re looking for a game that will keep everyone on their toes, outdoor games are always a great choice. From flashlight tag to an obstacle course, these games are perfect for getting the whole family moving.

Examples of some fun outdoor game ideas from our bucket list include…

Flashlight Tag
Cornhole
Obstacle Course

Also take a look at these

They’re always a lot of fun and get the family moving with lots of fresh air!

Where can get family game night games?

When you look at the list of game, take a deep breath. With over 40 games, it can feel intimidating especially if dollar signs are adding up. The good news is you have many supplies on hand. Outdoor games, minute to win it games and even card games contain many of hte items you have at home.

There are ways to save on family game night board games. Some of the most popular board games can be found by borrowing from friends, using a board game rental exchange, buying used or even using Facebook buy nothing group to get free board games.

Best Family Game Night Board Games

Take a look at this list of some of the best game for family game night to be on the hunt for!

So, there you have it! A huge list of family game night ideas. Now, all you need to do is gather the troops and get ready for a night of fun!

Best Games for Family Night Printable

Now that we’ve gone over some of the best family game night ideas, it’s time to choose a game! In our huge game night bundle we have everything you need to plan out a great night. Unsure how to play some of these games, that is okay! In addition to the Family Game Night Bucket List, we include a lot (like a lot) of family game night instructions for classic games, traditional games, new games, card games, minute to win it games and more.

Put the party and play back in your family game night with a plan.

The 17 page Family Game Night PDF includes:

45 Family Bucket List Games – A bucket list of family game night ideas. Choose from 45 family game suggestions that your family will love.
Game Night Family Bucket List Template – In this blank bucket list of ideas, gather your thoughts and write out your own game night choices from games you already own.
18 Minute to Win It Games – This set includes traditional and classic Minute to Win it Games. Print to make it easy to follow along and play those 60 second ice breaker games.
Minute to Win it Score Cards – Print as many as you need, these are essential for keeping track of the players and their points.
Game Instructions – Print and cut out the game instruction cards for your game night basket or keep all the instrucitons for the games together and laminate for easy access.
Supply list – You never have to worry about forgetting something with this handy checklist.
Scavenger Hunt Template – Use this template to come up with your own scavenger hunt list or download one of our many at home scavenger hunts for each season.
Game Card Templates – Use these templates to come up with your own words for Charades, Scattergories & more.

No one will ever declare “I’m bored… or should we say “I’m board”… by repeating the same old board game. Twist up family game night and do something fun, unique and new.

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Family Game Night Basket Ideas

You’ve chosen which games you’re going to play and now it’s time to gather the supplies! Make a family game night basket to collect all the games, supplies, some snacks and even decorations so everything is easy to find when it’s time to get started. This basket can also be used as a gift for a friend. Perhaps a welcome Package for a new home.

You can either buy a game night basket or make your own with resources you already have on hand.

To put together a basket full of fun, you’ll need:

A basket, plastic bucket, or fabric bin works great
Games- choose your favorite games from our list or gather your own family favorites
A piece of paper and pencils or pens for keeping score or any drawing games
Dice, tokens or other game pieces
A deck of cards
A box of prizes and treasures for winners and contestants
Snacks and drinks – bite-sized treats and themed cups and napkins add a special touch to the fun
Game night decorations – hang a banner, put up some streamers and choose a fun game night theme like “Around the World” or “Movie Night” to really get everyone in the mood!

Once you add all your supplies, laminate your family game night printable package for easy access over and over.

Now that you have everything you need, it’s time to get ready for family game night! Gather the family, set up the snacks and drinks, and get ready to have some fun!

With all these family game night ideas, you’re sure to have a night that you’ll never forget! Get excited for some laughs, memories and good old fashioned family time!

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Does having a checklist keep you organized? If you are looking to create some new family memories, take a look at this huge checklist of Family Bucket List Ideas. Download and print family bucket lists for every season. Pin to Pinterest.

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So the big question remains… what is the best game for family game night? Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your favorite family game night ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

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