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The Most Creative 4-in-1 Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt

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November 1, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: November 01, 2022
modified datt: November 01,2022

Enjoy this fun 4-in-1 printable scavenger hunt bundle. These baby shower games include 20 scavenger hunt clues and riddles for solving. Reveal a baby’s gender, a baby’s name or uncover prizes and baby shower party favors. In addition, play a quick and easy what’s in your purse baby shower game.

baby shower scavenger hunt

Do you have a baby shower or gender reveal party coming up? If so, you likely are looking for activities for the guest of honor and all her shower guests.  Typically a stork party is a place where moms have slipped away from the home leaving behind cares and worries. They are ready to mingle with friends and celebrate the expectant mother.

Because of the relaxed carefree atmosphere, baby shower games are a great way to create laughter, teamwork and leave behind a trail of fun memories. These can come in all shapes or forms including fun activities like The Price is Right, What’s In your Purse and even a fun treasure hunt.

If you want to have baby shower games that all of the attendees but especially the mom-to-be will love, then you might really enjoy this baby shower scavenger hunt!

How to Use Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt

This baby shower scavenger hunt is perfect for a baby shower that is being held in someone’s home. If you will not be within a home, you could also set it up at a venue with a little bit of creativity. You will simply need to “stage” the venue with appropriate areas, for example, baby outfits hanging on a rack to represent the “closet”or a baby tub (that you can gift the mom-to-be) for the bathroom or bathtub.

The baby items around the venue area will act like a home. Player can then zoom through the area trying to solve the list of baby rhymes.

Fun Baby Themed Riddles

This scavenger hunt has a set of 20 rhyming clues that are meant to help your shower guests find the next clue. Examples of some of the baby inspired riddles are “ Ten tiny fingers, ten tiny toes. Go to where the baby will put their folded clothes”, and “Rub-a-dub-dub, oh what a delight. Go where the baby will be bathed each and every night”.

Other rhyming clues include “ The next clue you look for is presently hiding where the baby will spend a lot of time riding” (aka car seat) and “Baby will get lots of lovin, the end of the hunt is revealed baking in the oven.” Stumped? Don’t worry, answers are given with the printable set – plus you want to make this challenging so it becomes a real competition.

How to Play a Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt

To paly this baby shower scavenger hunt, print all 20 scavenger hunt clues. Next cut the nursery rhymes out. Decide what clues are best for you to use for your party location and scavenger hunt purpose – for example, if you are not revealing the gender, take out the clues that say its a boy or girl.

Once you have chosen the right cards, hide the clue cards in the appropriate spot. Make sure to save the first card to start the game! If you are going to have the guests play this game in teams, make sure to print off two of the starting cards! You can then create a time limit and see who completes the hunt the fastest.

You could also use this scavenger hunt to reveal the little one’s name, just leave a single letter where each clue is found. You can also leave small prizes like candy or candles for each guest to take one, or have a larger prize for the winner of the scavenger hunt!

How to Use a Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt

gender reveal baby shower scavenger hunt game

This baby scavenger hunt is perfect for all mommys and daddys. It’s a four in one set, that means it has many purposes.

Fun ideas for how to use this cute treasure hunt include…

  1. Prizes & Party Favors: Have guests find prizes or baby shower party favors
  2. Reveal the Name of Baby: Leave a letter of the name with each clue then unscramble the letters to solve the name reveal.
  3. Gender Reveal: This can also be done for a baby’s gender reveal. Of the set of scavenger hunt riddles, two included clues reveal “It’s a Boy!” or “It’s a Girl!”

Variations to this scavenger hunt include revealing the gender of the baby at the end! There is a card that says “We’re over the moon, this is such a thrill! We are delighted to say “It’s a girl””, and “We’re over the moon, and overcome with joy. We are delighted to say that it’s a boy!” respectively.

There also in an additional purse scavenger hunt game – this means guests enver have to leave their seat!

What’s in your Purse?

While you are waiting for all of your baby shower guests to arrive there is another type of scavenger hunt that you can play. There is a printable baby shower scavenger hunt game that involves the items you might find in your purse. Give each guest a copy of the “what’s in your purse?” baby shower scavenger hunt and a pen, whoever has the most points at the end will win a prize.

What's in your Purse baby shower game printable

Items that are commonly found in your purse such as keys, credit cards, tissues, pens, checkbooks, and rewards cards are only worth a single point per item. Mints, hairbrushes, toys, bandaids, sunglasses, and hand lotion are worth two points each.

Items that are a little less common are worth more points. You can receive five points per item for a paper grocery list, receipt, cash, a phone charger, or a tape measure. For ten points per item, your guests can look for a paperclip, a utensil, a passport, underwear, or a picture of the mom-to-be!

This is a fun game, and you never know what oddities someone might have in their purse! Maybe even have a prize for the most unusual item found in one’s purse – we all know we’ve had some strange things, ladies.

Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt Printable

themed baby shower scavenger hunt printable games

Want this printable scavenger hunt? Guests will love these baby shower games!  As a reminder, included in this set are 4-in-1 baby shower scavenger hunt versions.

Two Styles Include:

  • Baby Shower Riddle Clue Cards for Gender Reveal, Name Reveal, Prize or Party Favor Hunt
  • What’s in your purse game

This is the fun scavenger hunt baby shower game is a unique baby shower game that everyone will enjoy playing. Grab it today in the Frugal Coupon Living Shop or on Etsy.

Download the printable scavenger hunt here!

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This baby shower scavenger hunt is the perfect game for a fun, and interactive baby shower, and you can customize it to fit your venue needs if necessary. What are some other fun baby shower games that you enjoy playing?

More Fun Baby Shower Games & Ideas

There are plenty of ideas to keep a baby shower lively.  If fun is the word you are looking for, take a look at these shower ideas including decor, games, and themed baby shower ideas.

These printable baby shower games will give you everything you need for hosting. It includes baby shower games instructions and a supply list to get started. You can play all 16 baby shower printable games or two to four games are even enough, especially if you have a large room of baby shower guests. Have the right games for the right crowd. Pin to Pinterest.

funny baby shower games printable pdf

Little mister or little sister? What is the gender of this baby. If you are looking for Gender Reveal Party Ideas, we have a huge list. Creative and unique gender reveal ideas that incorporate pink or blue, he or she. Smoke bombs, confetti, balloon pops, and surprise boxes. Get ready for the excitement! Pin to Pinterest.

Clearly we are talking about a baby shower! The baby is known. Use a couple’s pregnancy announcement idea as fun Baby Shower Decor. Blow up the item into a poster (consider using Staples printing service) and hang it as a baby shower decoration. Pin to Pinterest.

Adoption Showers are very important too. Celebrating a pregnancy inside the heart? These Adoption Party Ideas are perfect for expectant parents. Celebrate the end of a long journey with these cute adoption themed party ideas – from adoption celebration themed showers, adoption photo ideas, quotes and more. Be apart of the happy ending. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share with everyone how you used this Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt. Any scavenger hunt tips for the rest of us?  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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Spread Good Cheer with Kindness Elves Printables

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November 1, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: July 01, 2022
modified datt: November 01,2022

Want some thoughtful kids activities for the holidays? Download and print these kindness elves printables to get your kids excited for Elf on the Shelf and spreading cheer! Choose kindness and get started with these ELFless Random Acts of Kindness ideas today. Creative, funny, and new ideas for Elf on the Shelf daily.

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Kindness elves printable notes

With the holidays approaching, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about ways to spread some holiday cheer! One fun way to do this is with a little help from the elves. These Kindness Elves Printables are a great way to encourage your kids to be kind and do good deeds throughout the holiday season.

Pay it Forward Christmas Ideas

The holiday season is a perfect time to shower others with daily acts of kindness. You know the expression “the gift of giving.” Giving of yourself and your time really is a gift to yourself.  Teach your children the importance of serving others with Christmas pay it forward ideas.

These fun kindness elves notes can be used with or without an Elf on the Shelf. In fact, you can use the ideas to fill your home with the act of serving others not even using an Elf.

kindness elves ideas and kindness quote Japanese proverb

Take a look at some of these fun ideas for paying it forward this Christmas.

Pass Out Candy Canes

Clean Your Sibling’s Room

Bake a Treat for  Neighbor

Collect Toys to Donate to Someone Else

Collect and Deliver Cans for  Food Pantry

Donate Old Blankets or Towels to the Animal Shelter

Write a Kind Note for your Teacher

Forgive Someone and Pray for Them

Volunteer

Do a Chore for your Brother or Sister

Set the Dinner Table

Pick up Trash at the Park

These are just a few of the fun 25 Christmas daily acts of kindness you can do this holiday season.

If you found showing others thoughtful gestures a bit fun, then see more ways to pay it forward with Random Acts of Kindness (RAKs) all year.

What is the Story of the Kindness Elves?

The Story of the the Kindness Elves is a book written by Anna Ranson and Benjamin Byrne. The Kindness Elves storybook introduces children to the joy that showing daily acts of kindness can bring, in whimsical and magical ways. The elves focus on love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and goodness (which you might recognize as the Fruits of the Spirit.)

kindness elves doll bundle set

While the book is an introduction to the Kindness Elves dolls and Accessories Kit, they do not have to be used with holiday kindness gestures. The two can be separated and used individually.

Whether you believe in elves or not, kindness elves are real because acts of good gestures are real. We can all be a secret Santa or an empathetic elf with small acts of kind gestures this Christmas season.

Ways to Use the Kindness Elf on the Shelf Printable

Some say the best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear. We all know that using ones vocal chords do the loudest degree might actually do the opposite. This season, bring empathy, gratitude and (of course) holiday cheer by performing Random Acts of Kindness for Christmas.

As busy parents, sometimes it’s hard to come up with new ideas on our own. This Christmas kindness elves resource is all you need to jump start that idea. Once you print off these 25 Kindness Elves Ideas, there are several ways you can use them.

Random Acts of Kindness

Have your kids pick one random act of kindness to do each day! They can choose from the elf ideas or they can write down their own on the cards provided. This promote kindness, sharing, and gratitude in children.

Good Deed Tracker

If you have an Elf on the Shelf, you could put these papers in his backpack and have him bring one to your child each day. Your kid can then do the good deed and check it off the list with the included good deed checklist. It’s like a little book of big kindness record keeper.

Classroom Kindness Challenge

Challenge your child’s class to see who can complete the most acts of kindness! Each day, have your child write down the act of kindness they completed and then bring it back to school to add to the classroom chart. This is incredibly cute if you are a teacher doing Elf on the Shelf in the classroom. You could even make this pat of your school community and give each classroom a challenge of getting the most RAKs.

Kid’s Choice

Let your kids choose which act of kindness they want to do each day. They can mix it up and do different things or they can focus on one type of act (like always giving compliments or a smile).

Start a Kindness Chain

See how long you can keep the kindness going! After your child completes an act of kindness, have them find someone else to do something nice for. That person can then pay it forward and do something nice for someone else. Keep going to see how long the chain can be! You could incorporate this into a Christmas paper chain craft alternating festive red and green construction paper. See how long your chain can get.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

elf on the shelf kindness elves ideas

Cut the mischief! Toss the pranks. If you have an Elf on the Shelf doll, he can deliver cards with acts of kindness kids can do each day. This could be delivered with his new location each day. You could even deliver a kindness card in the mailbox as daily mail. You could also have him do one of the acts of kindness himself and then leave a note for your child explaining what he did. Use with an Elf doll or with the original Kindness Elves Dolls. Check out more Elf on the Shelf Ideas here.

Christmas Traditions

Start a new tradition that feels a little bit more true to the celebration of the season. You can easily print off these Kindness Elves ideas and use them in your Christmas Eve traditions. We like to use the kindness ideas alongside our other Christmas traditions like Christmas pajamas, a holiday movie, or even a night before Christmas book!

Give as a Gift

If you LOVE this Kindness Elf on the Shelf printable, then you’re really going to LOVE giving it as a gift. You can package it up and give it to a friend, neighbor, or family member. It makes the perfect Christmas gift!

The holidays are a time to spread cheer and kindness, and what better way to do that than with these adorable printables? These Kindness Elves Ideas are perfect for encouraging your kids (and even adults!) to do good deeds throughout the holiday season. You can use them in several different ways, like tracking good deeds, doing random acts of kindness, or even starting a kindness chain.

Kindness Elf on the Shelf Printables

Printable Kindness Elves Notes and Ideas

Let’s be ELFless (selfless) and choose kindness! Are you ready to print our Kindness Elves Resources? Grab this Kindness Elf Printable Bundle in our Elf store and immediately have 25 daily magic of kindness ideas.

What’s included in the set?

  • 25 Kindness cards on small notes for the elves to deliver (use or without your own kindness elves)
  • A Random Act of Kindness Checklist to keep track of your progress
  • Optional: Blank Elf notes for you to personalize fill out on your own

Have an amazing impact while having lots of fun! Let’s make the world kinder – grab these Random Acts of Kindness Elf on the Shelf ideas today!

Want more? Our most popular Elf prop printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Kindness Cards Printable + Digital Downloads

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! From an Elf on the Shelf calendar, to notes, postcards, letter boards and more you will want to be apart of this free printable library. This kindness theme also fits the give a hand kindness Elf on the Shelf printable.

Helping Elf on the Shelf Hands

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In our free printable library, you can also shower a delivery driver with this free Random Acts of Kindness printable for USPS, FedEx and UPS.

More Elf on the Shelf Fun

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

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

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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


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

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games

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October 26, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 04, 2020
modified datt: October 26,2022

Interested in an Elf on the Shelf Theme for the entire visit of your North Pole Friend? How about a game night? Follow these Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games including Twister, Memory, Bowling, Connect Four and Even Sledding & Climbing (aka Chutes & Ladders!) New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games

We are back, so is the the red little guy. If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on a Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

For many of these fun Elf on a Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games

My idea was to give you a round-up of Scout Elf on the Shelf Themed Ideas. Take a look at a few of our ideas…

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Candy Canes
  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Toilet Paper
  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Two Elves

Next up, we wanted to share with you Elf on a Shelf Ideas with Games. This elf themed idea gives your Elf a focus and keeps your Elf on the Shelf ideas easy during the holiday season.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

  • The Elf on the Shelf
  • Assorted Games & Game Pieces


Elf on the Shelf Games & Shenanigans

For a list of the best elf games, look no further. Find a fun idea for every game lover. Ideas for a girl elf, boy elf, and multiple elves. You can use these funny elf ideas for kiddos of all ages including preschoolers, young kids, and pre-teens.

Elf on the Shelf Twister Board with Spinner

Elf on the Shelf Twister Game with Spinner

Elf on the Shelf Sledding & Climbing Chutes & Ladders Board

Elf on the Shelf Sledding & Climbing Board with Spinner – Chutes & Ladders Board Game

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Games Tic Tac Toe Board

Elf on the Shelf Tic Tac Toe Game

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt

Mini Board Games Print and Play for Elf

Miniature games Elf on the Shelf printable free

Elf on the Shelf Hide the Candy Canes Game

Elf on the Shelf Connect 4 Game - Elf Ideas with Games

Elf on the Shelf Connect 4 Game

Elf on the Shelf Matching Game + Elf on a Shelf Ideas with Games

Elf on the Shelf Matching Game

Elf on the Shelf Basketball Game with Printable Scoreboard

Elf on the Shelf Basketball Game with Printable Scoreboard

Elf on the Shelf Bowling Game + Elf on a Shelf Ideas with Games

Elf on the Shelf Bowling Game

Elf on the Shelf Bowling Game and Elf Game Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Bowling Game with Purchase

Elf on the Shelf Foosball Game + Elf Ideas with Games

Elf on the Shelf Foosball Game

Elf on the Shelf Poker Game & Elf Ideas with Games

Elf on the Shelf Poker Game

Elf on the Shelf Pie Face Game + Elf on a Shelf Ideas with Games

Elf on the Shelf Pie Face Game

Elf on the Shelf Operation Game + Elf Ideas with Games

Elf on the Shelf Operation Game

Elf on the Shelf Go Fish Game & Elf Ideas with Games

Elf on the Shelf Go Fish Game

Elf on the Shelf Golf Game and Elf on a Shelf Ideas with Games

Elf on the Shelf Golf Game

More easy Elf ideas include puzzles, a card game, Elf Toys and educational games.

Elf on the Shelf Games App

Want more Elf? In addition to Elf on the Shelf games ideas in your home, you can also play the Elf on the Shelf Video Games in an app or on the PC. If you love the Elf Brand, look at some of the games they sell online including the popular Elf on the Shelf Hide & Seek game. Kids will love Elf on the Shelf apps in a virtual setting.

  • Elf on the Shelf Games App

  • Elf Games PC in Santa’s North Pole

  • Elf on the Shelf Hide and Seek Game

  • Where’s the Elf on the Shelf Game

  • Elf on the Shelf Make a Match Memory Game

Elf on the Shelf Games & Printables

Want some game printables? Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop an Elf Doctor Note, Advent Calendar Twister Board Game, Elf Sledding & Climbing Game, the Elf Art Masterpeice and so much more!

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables including these Elf on the Shelf Inspired Games. Purchase it in our Elf Kit Bundles. These are  a fun way to busy kids in a group setting, youth group or at a Christmas party. Alternatively, paly among your family!

Elf on the Shelf Games Printable | Christmas Themed Party Games

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

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

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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


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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

published date: October 19, 2022
modified datt: October 24,2022

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! 

free thanksgiving charades cards printable

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?

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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)

free printable charades cards for thanksgiving

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.

Fun at home thanksgiving scavenger hunt for kids printable

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.

Fun Thanksgiving Games Minute to Win It

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Fun Party Games for a Holiday Gathering

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October 19, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

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Whether you’re throwing a Halloween, Easter, Christmas party (or other) — Check out this list of 100s of the top holiday party games for kids, adults, & teens. Plan a party that’s sure to be the best ever with these suggestions for fun holiday party activities that will keep everyone entertained. Twist each simple game into something fun and unique with a twist of party game instructions and a list of themed party supplies.

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Activities during a holiday season are part of tradition. Most everyone can claim a busy calendar filled with parties and activities during a holiday season. Bringing together low-cost party entertainment can be a bit of a challenge. Entertainment can feel quite costly and often absorbs most of the party budget. However, having a good time is actually quite affordable and planning for a holiday party can be just as fun as the actual party itself.

If you are on a party planning committee of one or part of a group of people to host a party, this blog post is for you! Spice up your next get-together with these fun party games and activities. Learn how to take simple party games and ideas and turn them into amazing holiday party games for adults or DIY party games for kids with just a simple twist of the theme and/or directions.

What games are usually played at a party?

It’s not too complicated to come up with games for a party. There are many classic games that have been played at your earliest party memories. However, if you want guests to have a ridiculously fun time, it’s important to come up with traditional party games only offering a twist. This makes a common game into a fun game you’ve probably never played before.

Good party game ideas incorporate everyone, create ice breakers and bonding amoung teammates and offer a little bit of friendly competition.  Good games create banter, laughter, and innocent fun.

A few games that are good for a party include…

  • Twister

  • Charades

  • Truth or Dare

  • Pin the Tail on the Donkey

  • Musical Chairs

  • Pictionary

  • Trivia

  • Bingo

  • Piñata

However, the rules of everyone one of these common games can be used to turn into a new unique game you’ve never played before. When you take a good party game and turn it into something of your own, it creates a memorable time for party guests. Positive memories mean good times.

Now that we know of these fun party activities, let’s learn how we can turn them into incredibly awesome holiday party games for the entire year and any occasion and age group.

What makes a good party game?

A good game usually fits a themed party. Whether your hosting a holiday party, birthday party, or office party, create group games based on your party theme. Instead of reinventing the wheel, start with many of your classic and traditional games and add fun flare based on the type of party you are having. Next, consider your audience and their skill level and go from there. Many children’s games can be used for young kids or adapted into hilarious party games for adults who like to have fun!

It’s easy to create a good party game when you start with a simple game and gift it a twist. For example, if you are hosting a Christmas party, turn a limbo game into Santa Belly Limbo. Have participants wear a Santa hat, ugly sweaters and put a “Santa belly” under their shirt using a balloon (or pillows.) Use a roll of wrapping paper as a limbo stick and continue to follow the rules of Limbo, lowering the roll of gift wrap the game until you have one winner remaining. You turned a dull game into a perfect game for Christmas.

Classic Party Games

the best holiday party games

Let’s start by taking a look at these fun traditional party games. The goal is to take these classic games and turn them into something themed.

Scavenger Hunts

A scavenger hunt is a game in which a list of items or places are discovered. A scavenger hunt can use a checklist, where each item is crossed off the list when found or it can include a series of clues in which contests race to solve and discover new clues. Scavenger hunts are often holiday themed and can also be called treasure hunts as the end of the journey usually includes a price. Host scavenger hunts in teams of two, in groups, or as individual players playing against a clock.

Holiday Trivia

How did we even play trivia before the days of Google. Let’s all take a minute and thank Google for all if it’s factual knowledge. Whatever the occasion, begin to research your trivia. Take your theme and Google search (insert holiday name) trivia. Immediately, you can declare your self an expert in such and such holiday. If hosting a holiday party about a a particular someone, frame all the quiz questions around them. Drill them with questions before the event and find out who knows them best. Chances are every party as a certain hot shot that can’t wait to be called the trivia master.

Bingo

We know B-I-N-G-O is more than a dog. Bingo is a quick and easy game to unload a bunch of prizes. They are excellent for kids party games or can be use for adults too. For example, use these free Bingo Cards. Print and play. If hosting a party for kids, have a bunch of fun trinkets and party favors. Not only does it fill the party with plenty of positive energy, it keeps the kids occupied. If hosting a party for adults. consider mini cocktail bottles as party favors. They can be the catalyst or start to your drinking party games for later in the evening.

Charades

Charades can be played with any type of word or phrase. Words (and phrases) are placed on a card and drawn blindly from a hat or bag. A person from each team goes to the front of the room to act out the phrase while their teammates try to guess what they are silently acting out. There are two sets of rules for charades games. The game of charades tends to be funnier as the party goes on.

Pass the Gift

Pass the gift or pass the parcel is a great party game for teens, kids and even adults. There are many times of party games where a gift is passed along. This can include a white elephant gift exchange game. This game is usually played with dice and directions are given based on the number rolled on the dice. At the end of the game, each person goes home with a fun present. You can also play pass the parcel where small presents are on different layers of a gift wrapped in wrapping paper or cling film plastic wrap. You can insert small themed party favors, gift cards, trinkets and more.  Choose the layers to have themed goodies fitting for the holiday party you are throwing.

Board Games

When bringing board games to a holiday party, you need to consider the amount of guests that are invited. Board games are often limited by players. You can always extend the amount of players that can play by grouping up players. You also can host board games at various tables and locations in your home (or holiday party venue location.) A list of creative-thinking good board games for a party include Taboo, Scattergories, Jenga, Ticket to Ride, Clue, Apples to Apples, Chutes and Ladders, Uno, or Cranium.

Also take a look at our list of Family Game Night Game Ideas.

Lets look at some of these traditional party activities and turn them into party games for indoor and outdoor parties. With a bit of a twist, let’s make create them into holiday activities that will have guests engaged and having fun. Keep the good times rolling with these crowd-pleasing activities for a any year-round holiday gathering.

Christmas Party Games

the best holiday party games for Christmas parties

Who doesn’t love a good holiday party for Christmas. From the office, to youth groups, to the classroom and neighborhood, Christmas is a great time for a holiday party with games. Grab a Christmas party theme, twist the directions for your traditional party games and roll with the party fun. If you are hosting an ugly Christmas sweater party, incorporate relay races into taking off and putting oversized ugly Christmas attire. If you are hosting a Christmas party with a winter wonderland theme, transfer all your games into a winter Olympic theme – cotton balls are snow balls, brooms and hockey pucks can be used for winter curling and more.

Ornament Spoon Relay

You’ll need: Spoons, ornaments
How to score: The winning team is the first group to have all teammates cross the finish line without dropping the ornament.

Just like an egg spoon relay. Divide teams into two for this relay. The first person in line has a spoon an ornament. Every other player has a spoon. Each person with a spoon and ornament must carry the ornament on the spoon to a designated spot and back. As soon as the player returns to the line, he or she passes the ornament to next person in line. Continue until everyone gets a turn. If the ornament drops, return to the starting line. Fastest team, wins.

Snowman Stack

You’ll need: Marshmallows

How to score: The winner will stack the most marshmallows in 60 seconds.

Each player gets giant marshmallows. Players must stack marshmallows on top of each other to resemble a snowman using one hand. Player that stacks the most in under a minute, wins.

Balloon Antlers

You’ll need: Pantyhose, balloons

How to score: Have the most balloons or the best looking antlers at the end of the Christmas game.

Split into teams with two or three players. Give give each team a bag of balloons and a pair of pantyhose. The teams must blow up balloons and stuff them into pair of pantyhose. When the team feels their pantyhose antlers are complete, one person from the team puts on the pantyhose. The team with the best reindeer antlers wins!

That’s a Wrap

You’ll need: Dice, ball of Saran wrap with small prizes

How to score: Everyone wins as they begin to unwrap small prizes.

Have a Giant roll of plastic wrap and a lot of small gifts. Place a small ball at the center and start wrapping the ball with plastic wrap. As you go, randomly add in small toys, gifts, candy or even gift cards. You will end up with a ginormous ball filled with fun! The game is played with dice. Sit in a circle and have one person rolling while the other starts unwrapping the giant ball. No ripping. As soon as the person rolling the dice rolls doubles, pass the gift (or the ball to them) and pass the dice to the left. The game continues. Whatever items you unwrap are yours to keep!

The Good List

You’ll need: Paper, pencil.

How to score: The player that gets the most points, wins.

The goal is to choose answers on The Good List (answers that MOST people would choose.) Have a slip of paper for keeping score. Call out a question and have everyone write down their answer. After everyone is done, hold up the answers. If 3 or more people answer they same they each get 3 points, 2 people 2, 1 person has the same answer, they each get one point. Example Questions Include: Name Santa’s favorite reindeer. The best dessert of Christmas. The ultimate Christmas Carol. The best color for Christmas. The best Christmas movie ever. Santa’s favorite drink? The number of reindeer that pull Santa’s sleigh. Etc.

Printable Christmas Games

Ready for a few Christmas holiday games to get you into the holiday spirit? Print these fun holiday party games you can play right away. The best thing about digital download games is that you can use them immediately and you will have many of the game supplies on hand…. from jingle bells, to hot chocolate, cookies, candy canes and more! Some of these fun activities are games that don’t need materials. Just grab a pencil and go!

  • 17 Christmas Minute to Win to Games

  • 19 Christmas Party Games

  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt

  • Treasure Hunt Elf on the Shelf Game

  • Roll a Santa Dice Game

  • Christmas Drinking Party Games

  • Christmas Scattergories

  • Pass the Present White Elephant Gift Exchange Game

  • Name that Tune Christmas Songs

  • Christmas Trivia Game

  • Christmas Escape Room

  • Christmas Bingo

  • Christmas Charades

Thanksgiving Party Games

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Falls is a great time to host Thanksgiving party games. It’s a perfect season for friends and family to gather. If you are hosting a Friendsgiving or having the whole family over for turkey, take a look at some of these Thanksgiving game ideas. Try out a Thanksgiving scavenger hunt, take a few football games outside or turn a traditional seasonal game for another holiday into something fun for November. For example, take a traditional Easter egg scavenger hunt and turn it into a turkey leg hunt. Fill large Easter eggs with a lot of treasures (candy, stickers, adult cocktails, etc.) Tape a white plastic spoon to the egg and using brown washi tape. This is your turkey leg. Hide turkey legs in the home or in the backyard and go on a turkey trot treasure hunt.

Bobbing for Apples

You’ll need: Apples, bucket, water

How to score: Retrieve your apple the fastest to win.

Fill a large bucket with water. Add apples in the water, which will float to the top. Each player has a set amount of time to grab as many apples as they can out of the water only use their mouth, hands behind their back. The player that gets the most in the time period, wins.

Harvest the Fields

You’ll need: Chopsticks, bowls, beans

How to score: The player that moves the most beans in time, wins.

Each player will have two paper bowls and a pair of chopsticks. One bowl will be filled with dried beans and the other one will be empty. On the start of go, the players will transfer their beans from one bowl to the other bowl using only their chopsticks.
They have 1 minute to see who has the most beans from their harvest at the end of time!

Thanksgiving Charades

You’ll need: Notecards, pen

How to score: The group that guests the most holiday charades cards correctly in time, wins.

Write down additional nouns (person, place or thing) on small notecards. Keep the nouns in a Thanksgiving theme or fit to the age group. Split teams in two. One person acts out what’s on the card. Each team guesses what the player on their is acting out. Team that guesses the most correctly, wins.

Potato Roll

You’ll need: Potatoes, tape.

How to score: First player to cross the finish line with their potato, wins.

Have a taped start and finish line on the ground. On the start of go, players must get down on their hands and knees and roll a potato across the floor using only their noses. The first one to the finish line without touching the potato with their hands is the grand champion nose roller. Talk about bragging right. You can also make this a group game by splitting players into teams for a team relay race.

Gobble, Gobble, Eat

You’ll need: Thanksgiving food, utensils, plates

How to score: The last player left in the game, wins.

This is a fun Thanksgiving dinner table game.  In this friendsgiving thanksgiving dinner party game, you must follow the conversation. During dinner, anytime you hear the words “gobble, gobble,” you take a bite of turkey. If you hear the word “thankful,” you take a bite of your favorite food. If you hear the word “stuffed,” you take a bite of stuffing. After you take your bite, say the “magic word” again and keep your fork in your mouth until everyone has done the same. The last person to take a bite is out. Play during dinner until one person (The winner) is left.

Printable Thanksgiving Games

Want these games in your hands? Being prepared for an upcoming celebration will allow you to pull off the best entertainment for Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving. Each of these Thanking Party Games printables (from Frugal Coupon Living) has a complete instructions and a list of supplies needed.

  • 16 Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games

  • 12 Thanksgiving Party Games

  • Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

  • Thanksgiving Charades

  • Roll a Turkey Dice Game

  • Thanksgiving Family Feud

  • Thanksgiving Think Fast Trivia Game

  • Who is most like the turkey?

  • Thanksgiving pass the present game

Halloween Party Games

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Halloween is the starting point to all the holiday party games and who doesn’t love a great Halloween party. Dress up in costumes and have fun playing some of the best Halloween party games for the holiday season. For these game ideas, take many of your common games and make them unique activities by adding in plastic spiders, candy corn, pumpkins and ghosts.

Hang the Glow Stick

You’ll need: String, glow-sticks with hooks, chairs

How to score: The winner is the team that hangs all their glow sticks the fastest.

In this glow party game, tie a string across the room in-between two chairs or other tall objects. Split players into two teams, each team with a set of glow sticks with hooks. When the game starts, the first player must pick up a glow stick with his/her mouth, run to the rope, and hang the hooked glow stick on the rope without using his/her hands. The player runs back so the next person on their team who then does the same. The team to hang all of their glow sticks on the line first, wins. (Optional: instead of using your mouth, tie hands behind your back to pick up and hang the stick.)

Mummy Relay Race

You’ll need: Rolls of toilet paper

How to score: Be the first mummy to cross the finish line without breaking your wrappings.

Split in teams of two. Use an entire roll of toilet paper and wrap your teammate up as a mummy, arms out. The mummy has to cross the finish line, keep their wrappings on and not tear them through to win!

Pumpkin Patch Stomp

You’ll need: String, orange balloons

How to score: Be the last player with a balloon tied to your ankle.

Tie a balloon to each players ankle with a piece of string. In the balloon is a prize (candy, sticker, etc.) Once everyone has one then start playing some music. While the music plays, people walk around. When the music stops, the aim is to burst each other’s balloon & protect your own. If you burst another, you get the prize inside. The winner is the last person left with a balloon

Spider Mover

You’ll need: Vaseline, plastic spiders, plates (or bowl)

How to score: In this spider race, transfer the most spiders from one plate to another in the time given.

In this fun Halloween minute game, add a bit of Vaseline to the tip of each contestants nose. Using only their nose, players transfer many plastic spiders as they can from one plate to the other. Player with the most at the end of one minute, wins.

Three Ghosts

You’ll need: Sharpie, white balloons

How to score: Be the team that keeps your balloons in the air the longest.

The goal of this game is to successfully keep three balloons (decorated like ghosts) in the air for one minute. Players can
only use one of their hands to do it! If a balloon falls, that team looses the round. Point awarded for who does it longest or without dropping a balloon.

Printable Halloween Games

Halloween is a great time to dress-up, clown around and be your silly self. If you are looking for a few printable Halloween party games, we have you covered with a few fun ideas. Put the play back in your party plan by being prepared with these spook-tacular Halloween games – print today!

  • 16 Halloween Minute to Win it Games

  • 19 Halloween Party Games

  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt

  • Halloween Riddles for Kids

  • Halloween Family Feud

  • Halloween Scattergories

  • Halloween Candy Dice Game

  • Halloween iSpy Game

New Year’s Eve Party Games

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The way you bring in the new year is a huge indicator for how your new year is… who made up that lie?  However if that New Year’s Eve quote is a bit true then I want to be playing games. What makes NYE party games great is your can incorporate many ideas like Christmas games, winter Olympic games, and ball drop games. The possibilities are endless with these end of the year holiday ideas.

Christmas Clean Up

You’ll need: Christmas decorations, Christmas tree, storage bucket

How to score: Clean up the Christmas décor the fastest.

Are you one of those people who keeps your Christmas decorations up until New Years? Undeck the halls by removing the ornaments from the tree and getting all 30 into the storage bucket.

NYE Ball Drop

You’ll need: Ping-pong balls, bucket, chair, black felt top hat

How to score: The player with the most balls at the end of time, wins.

Players will stand on a chair in front of a black felt top hat. Teach player has to drop Ping Pong balls (one at a time) in the hat below.

Midnight Kisses

You’ll need: Hershey Kisses

How to score: Unwrap and eat the most chocolate kisses in the amount of time given.

Using one hand, players must unwrap Hershey kisses and eat them. The Player that unwraps and eats the most in time, wins.

The Final Countdown

You’ll need: SOLO cups

How to score: Move the stack of SOLO cups the fastest.

This Moving on Up classic one-minute game is renamed for the holiday season. Have 40 SOLO Plastic Cups. All the same color except one at the bottom. On the start of go, the player must move each cup through the stack first by removing the bottom cup and placing it in the top of the stack. In 60 seconds, the player must repeat this pattern for all 40 cups and end with the different colored cup back to the bottom.

Ice Capades Winter Games

You’ll need: Straw, ice, table

How to score: Blow your ice cube across the table the fastest.

In this one minute challenge, each player will push an ice cube on the table from one end to the other by blowing on it through the straw. No hands!

Printable New Year’s Eve Games

Grab these fun printable NYE games and gather with family and friends. These New Year’s Eve group games are excellent for counting down the final hour until midnight. The keep everyone laughing and engaging making that time fly… (that’s what we want, right?)

  • 16 New Year’s Eve Minute to Win it Games

  • New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt

  • New Year’s Eve Conversation Cards

  • New Year’s Eve Charades Cards

  • New Year’s Eve Escape Room

Valentine’s Day Party Games

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Valentine’s day is perfect for Galentine’s, classroom parties and significant others . Exchange love notes, candy hearts, and more. These Valentine holiday game ideas focus on chocolate, hearts, candy and more. You can’t go wrong with this collection of party games made with items you have in your home or budget.

Spaghetti Kiss

You’ll need: Paper plates, cooked spaghetti, candy hearts, spaghetti sauce

How to score: Find all your candy hearts first to win.

Similar to a group pie eating contest, only with a twist. For each player, a plate of cooked spaghetti with 6 candy hearts hidden inside. On the start of go, players race to find the candy with only their mouth. No hands. First player go get all 6 candy hearts, wins. To make it messier, add sauce!

Valentine Taboo

You’ll need: Valentine Taboo Cards

How to score: Be the team to have the most points at the end of hte game.

Split players into teams of 3-4 players. The first player begins the guess game by drawing one card and then reading the “guess word” to themselves. The word at the top of the card is the word/phrase they will be describing so the other players on their team will guess it. They also read the forbidden words or words they can not use when describing the word. The team gets a set amount of time to guess the word they are trying to describe. A point is awarded for each word guessed correctly.

Candy Heart Toss

You’ll need: Painters tape, plastic cups, candy hearts

How to score: Be the group that catches the most candy hearts.

In this game, players are split into teams of two. They each stand on opposite lines about 5 feet apart. Use painter’s tape to make your lines on the ground. In this game, one player tosses candy hearts, the other player catches the candy hearts with a cup (or bowl) on their head. The team that has the most hearts at the end of time, wins.

Face the Cookie

You’ll need: Cookies

How to score: Get the cookie to your mouth in the fastest amount of time.

Players must move the Valentine’s Day cookie from their forehead into their mouth within one minute. Players can not use their hands during the face the cookie game!

Tart Tower

You’ll need: Tweezers, chopsticks, Smarties candy

How to score: Stack and unstack your candy tower the fastest.

In this challenge, players must unwrap and re-stack an entire roll of Smarties Candy free standing on the table in 60 seconds or less. They can use hands to unwrap but must use chopsticks or tweezers to stack.

Printable Valentine’s Day Games

The season of love can be celebrated with the girls or with a significant other. Whether celebrating with the kids, a boyfriend or your girlfriends, these printable Valentine games are perfect! Filled with cupids touch, check out these holiday games for Valentine’s day including card games, 60 second challenges, worksheets, dice games and more.

  • 16 Valentine’s Day Minute to Win it Games

  • 11 Valentine’s Day Party Games

  • Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt

  • 128 Valentine’s Day Taboo Cards

  • Valentine Roll and Cover Candy Heart Dice Game

  • Mash Game Printable

Easter Party Games

fun holiday party games for easter

Looking for some Easter Games to add to your holiday tradition? These super fun and easy game ideas will keep kids of all ages entertained. Take many of your loved games and replace your supplies with something themed around the Easter holiday season. For example, instead of a bucket use an Easter basket. Take all of the traditional egg rolls games and turn them into team relay races perfect for all of your party guests.

Flying Peeps

You’ll need: Easter Peeps candy, Easter baskets, plastic spoons

How to score: Get all your candy peeps into the basket the fastest

Set an Easter basket ten feet from where the player will stand. Place a marker on the floor to designate where the player stands. In this challenge, each player will use a plastic spoon to launch Peeps into their Easter basket. Players must get six Peeps to land inside the basket to win the challenge. Complete your task in 60 seconds or less.

Backwards Egg Race

You’ll need: Eggs

How to score: The first team to get their eggs to the end of the row wins!

Divide the group into two teams and then divide the teams into pairs. This is a relay race that can be done indoors or outdoors. Each pair stands back to back with their arms linked at the elbow. The first pair of players for each team is given two eggs, one for each player. They carry the eggs in their hands. When the leader says go, the players race to the next linked pair in their team and transfer their eggs one at a time. The eggs continue to make their way from pair to pair until they are delivered to the last pair in the team. If an egg is dropped, the team races back to the start line (still connected) to get replacement eggs.

Chocolate Sculpture

You’ll need: Chocolate bars

How to score: Have the best looking chocolate sculpture in the set amount of time.

Each player is given a bar of chocolate. Set a timer for one minute. Players are challenged to create a sculpture of a specific Easter item (bunny, basket, chick etc.) using only their teeth. Players can hold the chocolate with their hands. The best chocolate sculpture wins!

Egg Roll Relay Race

You’ll need: Eggs, painter’s tape

How to score: Be the first to roll your egg across the finish line.

Have a taped start and finish line on the ground. On the start of go, players must get down on their hands and knees and roll a raw egg across the floor using only their noses. The first one to the finish line without touching the egg with their hands is the winner. Optional: use a hard boiled egg.

Easter Bunny Bluff

You’ll need: Blindfold

How to score: Guess the Easter bunny correctly.

Have all players stand in a circle. Choose one player to be IT and blindfold them. Place IT in the center of the circle and have them put one arm out, pointing in front of them. Spin them three times. Whomever IT points at tries to disguise their voice and says, “I’m the Easter Bunny.” IT tries to guess who said it. If they are correct, they switch places. If they guess wrong, they get to be IT again.

Printable Easter Games

Print these popular Easter games. These fun holiday party games are perfect for pairing with plastic eggs, carrots, small trinkets and more. They can be played with family and friends, in small groups or large groups. What makes Easter digital downloads great is you immediately have them in the palm of your hands making your Easter activity ideas, instant.

  • 16 Easter Minute to Win it Games

  • 7 Easter Party Games

  • Easter Scavenger Hunt

  • Easter Gift Exchange Dice Game

  • Easter Would You Rather Game

  • Easter Charades Cards

  • Easter Family Feud

Other Great Party Games

The birthday party activities and entertaining party games do not end here. If you are looking for a list of fun things do for any occasion, enjoy some of these other great party activities and ideas.

There’s no shortage of daily calendar holidays. While some are quite common, others might be considered unusual holidays. Frugal Coupon Living’s party games can be used for all types of occasion including holidays you might consider party of your family traditions. Use these holiday party games for family game night, for a group party, and many of other special reasons.

More holiday party games include…

  • St. Patricks’ Day Party Games

  • Fourth of July Games

  • Super Bowl Football Party Games

  • Kids Birthday Party Games

  • Back to School Games

Who can play holiday party games?

When creating holiday party games, ask yourself about the players and participants. Make sure you know your party guests when planning the entertainment for a holiday party. Consider their age, skill set, and your audience’s likes and dislikes.

Age

When creating party games, consider your age group. The will help you with your game directions and the tasks you want to accomplish.

To create good memories ask yourself is your age group expecting a prize/party favor? Preschool games might have small awards like candy or stickers. Adult games might need no prize at all as endorphins are created through positive exchanges and banter. Tiny treasures feed younger kids while older kids (aka adults) are rewarded through a good time.

Skill

Now that you know your age group, consider what tasks they can achieve in each contest. Make a game more challenging by adding a timer or extra steps needed to win. Make a game easier by pairing younger kids and older kids together.  Older children can not only explain the rules of the game but also help preschoolers and toddlers with more challenging tasks.

Audience

It’s important to know your audience’s likes and dislikes. In addition, the audience at a bar will look quite different form the audience inside of a classroom. Knowing your audience establishes what makes an appropriate or inappropriate games.

Where can you play holiday party games?

Holiday party games can be used as outdoor games or indoor games. There are plenty of settings they are perfect for. Use in the school, at an office, in an bar, at home or even in a church. Look at these places that are perfect venues for a holiday party with games.

Office

Loosen the tie, sit back and relax a bit and incorporate games into the next office party. These games can be used at a party venue. museum, park or even a bar. Based on how relaxed you want to go, consider using adult party games or even drinking games when pulling together games for the office.

House

“It’s gonna be a house party…” if you are hosting a party at home, any of these games can be enjoyed on the couch on your living room or incorporated into your backyard as outdoor games. At party at home or a party at a venue is the perfect place for good holiday games. Incorporate into a dinner party, slumber party, birthday party or as games for a small holiday gathering in the neighborhood.

Youth Group

Calling all youth group leaders. If you work at a youth center or church, these holiday party activities are perfect for youth. Not only do they keep the kids busy, they are great ice breaker games for bringing new names and faces together.

Classroom

The classroom is a great place for holiday party games. Teachers make sure to share these classroom activities with your homeroom moms and parents when planning your next holiday gathering.

the best holiday party games for adults, kids, office and youth

Have a blast with these fun holiday party activities and games. Be sure to share in the comments, what are your favorite games and who was your audience when doing them?

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Kids Christmas Party Ideas + Free Printables

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October 19, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

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Christmas parties are a great way to be festive & get in the holiday spirit. Here are some of the best kids Christmas party ideas including games, music and food. Download and print the free Christmas party printables too.

Christmas Party Ideas for KIds

Christmas is a time for family, friends, and fun. It’s also a time for giving, and what could be more fun than throwing a Christmas for the tiny people we love? But sometimes it can be hard to come up with ideas for a Christmas party for kids. If you’re stuck for party ideas, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’ve put together a list of some great Christmas party ideas for kids, so you can make this holiday season extra special.

How do you make Christmas fun for kids?

The winter holiday season is great because there typically are a number of fun activities for kids in December. Create special memories by incorporating fun activities into your every day (or every weekend) calendar. This can be outdoor activities like building a DIY igloo or indoor activities like putting together gifts for your neighbors.

If you are looking for some fun Christmas ideas for the kids, try some of these ideas.

  • Host a Cookie Exchange
  • Create a Holiday Family Bucket List
  • Bake a Cake for Jesus
  • Try a New Christmas Tradition
  • Have a Gift Exchange
  • Decorate the Christmas Tree
  • Create fun Christmas Crafts
  • Write and Visit Santa
  • Have Fun Outdoors
  • Throw a Kids Christmas Party

The most important thing is to make the activity memorable. Events are most remember when they are just a little bit out of the ordinary. Not activity you do every day. Put down the electronics and everyone immerse themselves in the Christmas activity.

In this blog post, we will focus on ideas for a Kids Christmas Party. Many of these fun activities can be incorporated as entertainment.

Hosting the Perfect Kids Christmas Party

Take a deep breath. If you suffer from anxiety at the idea of having a number of people in the home, remember the perfect kids party doesn’t have a set number of party guests. Party guests can be each of your children inviting one friend. Or go large and invite the entire youth group or neighborhood.

kids Christmas party ideas

Whatever your party size, there are plenty of fun ways to enjoy a kids Christmas party. Keep it simple by planning ahead. Get together a theme, activities and entertainment and a list of fun foods to make. Cooking and baking with the kids not only bring fun food to the event, but it provides a number of holiday activities to do with the kids while prepping for the big day.

Choose a Theme

One of the best ways to make sure your party is extra fun is to choose a theme. This will help you plan the decorations, games, and activities and give the kids something to get excited about. Some great Christmas party themes for kids include ‘Ugly Christmas sweaters’, ‘Winter Wonderland,’ ‘Santa’s Workshop’, or ‘A Night at the North Pole.’

Plan Fun Activities

No party is complete without some fun activities! Why not plan some Christmas-themed games or craft activities to keep the kids entertained? Some great ideas include decorating gingerbread houses, making Christmas cards, or wrapping presents. You can even host a White Elephant Gift Exchange or incorporate a few Christmas games.

Set up a Delicious Feast

No party is complete without food! To make sure the kids are well-fed, set up a buffet of their favorite snacks and treats. These don’t have to be hard, in fact easy Christmas snacks for school party allow you to focus on other areas of the party.  For a festive touch, you could also include some Christmas-themed foods such as candy canes or gingerbread men.

kids Christmas party food ideas

Good food ideas for a kids Christmas party might include…

  • Hot Chocolate Station – This is especially great as it allows each person to personalize what they like in hot cocoa. Options include mini marshmallows, bits of peppermint candy, chocolate sprinkles, mint leaves and more.
  • Dessert Table and Cookie Table – Instead of a cookie exchange, ask party guests to bring a dessert or Christmas cookies to share. This creates less stress on the host for baking before the event.
  • Candy Bar – This is perfect for letting everyone choose their DIY snack or even make their own trail mix. It’s fitting to everyone’s taste buds, you can even use a candy bar as a resource for decorating gingerbread houses.

Children’s Christmas party food ideas are always a good idea! If you love a good food craft, check out more of these Christmas party food options. These Christmas finger food recipes are perfect for preparing ahead or making at the party as a fun Christmas activity.

Play Some Festive Music

A fun way to get everyone in the Christmas spirit is to play some festive Christmas music in the background. This will help to create a magical atmosphere and get everyone dancing along! You can incorporate classics, pop or even Christmas carols. If you can handle it,  even gather instruments and have preschoolers or younger kids make their own festive tunes for the party.

So how do you entertain kids at a Christmas party?

Entertainment Ideas for a Kids Christmas Party

Now that you have a few good ideas of “how” to throw a Christmas party for kids, you can use these entertainment ideas for a kid’s party! My favorite children’s Christmas party entertainment ideas are listed below:

Christmas Party Signs Printables

Christmas Party signs printable

This is a freebie printable that you can use to make fun signs for your kid’s Christmas party.

The signs include the fun sayings:

  • But First Let’s Take an Elfie
  • Santa-izing Station
  • Have a Cup of Christmas Cheer

This set includes three fun party signs. You’ll want to print these out on cardstock so they are nice and sturdy. You can also use printer paper and insert them inside an 8×10 photo frame. If you don’t put them in a frame, consider laminating them to protect from food and stains.

Place them up around your party area to add some festive fun!

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Christmas Party Games Printables

Having all of the games ready is a GOOD idea. Coming up with fun games for Christmas is easy when you have these Christmas printables full of everything you need in the palm of your hands.

Try some of the following Christmas activities…

  • 19 Christmas Party Games
  • 17 Christmas Minute to Win it Games
  • Christmas Name That Tune
  • Gift Exchange Game
  • Elf Games

From classroom Christmas party games to friends and family gatherings, we have you covered with the low-cost party entertainment ideas. Kids of all ages will love these Christmas games. Each of these Christmas party activities set includes a list of directions and party games supplies. Most of the items you have around the home or already purchased for the holiday party.

Give Out Some Fun Prizes

To make the party extra special, give out some fun prizes for the kids to take home. This could be anything from a small toy to a festive treat. If you’re stuck for ideas, take a look at these great Christmas party favors for kids.

Ideas for Christmas Party Prizes:

  • Holiday Stickers
  • Hot Chocolate Rudolph
  • Santa Hats
  • Gift Cards
  • Pop It Holiday Key Chains
  • Funky Holiday Glasses (which is a fun way to quickly dress up your guests!)

Or try a Christmas Party Favors set that is already put together for you. Instead of using a treasure box for collecting your prize, put everything in a fun Santa sleigh or in these cute Christmas Gift Boxes (which keeps the prize contents a secret!)


With these fun ideas, you’re sure to throw the best Christmas party ever! Get planning and have a great time! These kids’ Christmas party ideas are unlike any holiday party you’ve ever thrown before and the kids will LOVE it! What children’s Christmas party ideas would you add to this list?

More Christmas Fun

Take a look at some of these fun Christmas Eve Traditions. From Christmas Eve Boxes to Goodbye Elf on the Shelf, we have all the family ideas you need. Pin to Pinterest.

Christmas Eve Family Traditions

Do you love Elf on the Shelf? Take a look at the largest Elf on the Shelf List of Ideas and a Fun You’ve Been Elfed and We’ve Been Free Printable.  Pin to Pinterest.

Weve Been Elfed Printable and Youve Been Elfed Christmas Tradtion

Ho-Ho-Hosting a holiday party for adults? Adults can have fun too. Take a look at these Adult Christmas Party ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting Tips for a Christmas Party

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Funny Baby Shower Games Mom Will Love!

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October 17, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: October 17, 2022
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We’ve put together the funniest baby shower games ever! Celebrate the mom-to-be with a baby shower games list printable PDF with game instructions and a supply list.

hilarious baby shower game ideas

Do you have an upcoming baby shower to plan for a friend or loved one, or maybe even for yourself? If so, you are going to need some games to play at your amazing baby shower. But what games should you play? Don’t fret because we have some great baby shower games for you to enjoy at your next baby sprinkle.

What are fun baby shower games?

It doesn’t matter if the baby shower you are throwing is co-ed or ladies only, you will still need some fun baby shower games to play. You will find a mix of games here that are appropriate for co-ed or ladies-only baby showers, and none of these baby shower games require a whole lot of setup or planning in advance.

funny baby shower games printable pdf

Most of these games are interactive and designed to get all of the guests either talking or up and moving. Included in these printable baby shower games is an emoji Pictionary baby shower game that is perfect for guests to play as they arrive. Once everyone has arrived and had a chance to play you can pull out the answer sheet and see how many everyone got right, make sure to have a prize on hand for the winner.

 

These fun baby shower game ideas include…

Name that Baby Tune

name that tune baby shower game

I bet you know plenty of songs with the name baby in the title… Oh baby, baby, baby (namet hat song… Hint: Justin Bieber.) In this fun baby shower game, have a series of songs few only a few seconds while players guests their title.

How to Play:

Have a list of songs with the word baby in the title. Play them for a few seconds each. Using paper and pencil/pen, your guests will guess the song title and get bonus points for including the artist too. At the end of the game, give a prize to the person who guess the most baby tunes correctly.

Supplies:

  • Paper
  • Pencil or pen
  • Music player
  • Playlist of songs
  • Timer

Hang the Diapers

hang the diaper baby shower game

Blindfold players in this hilarious shower game. Watch as players stumble trying to hang the diapers on the clothesline.

How to Play:

Split player into teams and blindfold your players. On the start of go, using clothes pins, players will hang as many diapers as they can from a pack of diapers onto a clothesline. The team that gets the most diaper hung in the set time is the winner. Optional: Also include related items like baby socks, onesies and burp cloths.

Supplies:

  • Clothesline or rope
  • Clothes pins
  • Pack of diapers
  • Optional: onesies
  • Optional: baby socks
  • Optional: burp cloths

Mystery Baby Bags

mystery baby bag baby shower game

Many of these games are easy to set up ahead of your shower. For example, for Mystery Baby Bags, all you need are ten brown paper bags and ten baby items to put inside of them. Put one item in each bag, number the bags 1-10, and let the mom-to-be and guests guess which baby items are inside the bag. Whoever has the most correct guesses wins!

How to Play:

Label ten bags numbers 1 to 10. Put a baby item in each bag. Without opening the bag, players will guess what is inside. This game can be played as guests are arriving or eating.

Supplies:

  • Brown bags or cloth bags
  • Paper
  • Pencil or pen
  • Baby items

Chop Paci

chopstick pacifier game for baby shower

This is a quick and easy baby shower game. It’s a very funny game and can be used as an ice breaker at the start of a party. It’s sure to get baby shower guests chuckling. Careful, don’t let the mama’s water break. You can also make this a minute to win it baby shower game setting a timer for 60 seconds.

How to Play:

Using chopsticks, see how fast players can loop pacifiers onto a chopstick using only their mouth. Want to use the same baby shower game supplies and twist up the game? Give players two chopsticks and have them move pacifiers form one bowl to another in the fastest time. Don’t have chopsticks, use a plastic spoon and scoop the binky instead.

Supplies:

  • Pacifiers
  • Chopsticks
  • Optional: Bowl
  • Optional: Timer

Baby ABCs

abc game for baby shower

See if you can come up with a list of baby items starting with every letter of the alphabet. The more unique your answer (for example, no one else lists the same item) the more points you will rack up to win the game. Make this game harder by coming up with the ABCs of celebrity baby’s names, nursery rhymes, baby food flavors and more.

How to Play:

Give everyone a piece of paper where they will write down the letters A all the way to Z. On the start of go, players will come up with baby items that start with the letter A, letter B, Letter C, so on and so forth all the way to the letter Z. The more unique the answers, the more likely they are to get a point when all answers are shared. When everyone is done or when time is up, share answers. If players are the only one with that answer and every grees that is a baby item, that playe rget sa point. The player with the most points at the end , wins.

Supplies:

  • Paper
  • Pen or pencil
  • Optional: timer

Balloon Baby Twister

balloon baby twister game for baby shower

Looking for an interactive baby shower game that the mom-to-be will absolutely love watching? Then check out Balloon Baby Twister! It’s a classic game of Twister with one small catch…you have to play with a balloon tucked into your shirt like an expectant belly!

How to Play:

Grab a Twister Board. Players will each insert a balloon under their shirt to look like a pregnant mama. The rules of Twister applies. Whoever doesn’t fall or lasts in the game the longest, wins pregnancy Twister.

Supplies:

  • Twister game
  • Balloons

My Water Broke

water broke ice cube baby shower game

This amusing baby shower game can be played with a party drink or used as an interactive baby shower game. If the mama to be calls “my water broke” don’t accuse her of crying wolf!

How to Play:

Before the party, fill an ice cube tray with water and tiny plastic babies. You can use the ice cube babies  in drinks or players can do whatever it takes to get their baby out of the ice cube. The first person that has their plastic baby to fall out of the cube of ice, wins.

Supplies:

  • Ice cube trays
  • Water
  • Tiny plastic babies

Candy Bar Dirty Diaper

candy bar dirty diaper game for baby shower

Let’s admit it, this is a gross shower game but oh so silly and a popular baby shower game. Players are going to guess the poo center of a newborn diaper. Make sure to number your diapers so you are sure which candy bar is which.

How to Play:

To prepare for this interactive baby shower activity, melt candy bars within a diaper in the microwave. Yes, melted chocolate does look like a giant poop emoji. Pass the diapers around and players will smell the poo center and try to guess the brand or flavor of the candy bar. Player the gets the most candy bars answered correctly, wins.

Supplies:

  • Pack of diapers
  • Blindfold
  • Candy bars
  • Permanent marker to number diapers
  • Paper
  • Pen or pencil

Don’t Say Baby

don't say baby game for baby shower

Looking for a cheap but fun baby shower game? Then how about “Don’t Say Baby”?  The game is very self explanatory. Just don’t use the word baby.

How to Play:

Each guest gets three clothespins pinned to their shirt when they arrive for the shower, and if at any time a guest says the word “baby” whoever they were talking to or overhears them can steal one of their clothespins. The guest with the most clothespins at the end of the shower wins a prize!

Supplies:

  • Clothespins

Diaper Bag Detective

baby shower games diaper bag detective

This is a fun game where baby shower gifts can be used as the items you play with. At the end of the shower, the mama can keep the items. In this easy baby shower game, guess the items that would be found in a diaper baby without using your eyes.

How to Play:

On a table, lay out baby items that might be found in a diaper bag. You can add some unique items if you would like. Cover the items with a towel and players will feel around on the items and try to guess the item under the towel. You also can create a blind box (a shoe box with a hole to insert players hands to feel the items.)

Supplies:

  • Towel
  • Baby Items
  • Paper
  • Pen or pencil
  • Optional: blind box

Guess How Many

guess how many game for a baby shower

This is a classic baby shower game also seen as an ice breaker game at many events. Guess how many are in the jar only the jar is a baby bottle (or baby food jar.) You can play this fun game traditionally or twist it up by guessing a certain number of a type of candy found in the plastic bottle.

How to Play:

Using candy like M&Ms, Skittles or Jelly Beans, fill a baby bottle. Guests for the baby shower will guests how many are in the bottle. You can make the game more challenging, like the nursery color is green. Guess how many green Skittles are in the bottle. Closest player wins the bottle.

Supplies:

  • Baby bottles
  • Candy

Mommy or Daddy

mommy or daddy trivia quiz baby shower game

Another popular baby shower game for co-ed showers is “Mommy or Daddy?” In this fun baby shower trivia game, see who knows mom-to-be and dad-to-be best. For co-ed baby shower games, see how well mommy and daddy know each other.

How to Play:

To play this game you will ask the mom and dad to be 20 questions, where they can’t hear the other’s answers before the shower starts. Once everyone has arrived, ask the parents-to-be to guess the answer that the other one gave to the questions. You can also poll the audience before reading off the answers! The winner / winners will have the most correct answers.

Supplies:

  • Paper
  • Pen or pencil

Bobbing for Pacis

Bobbing for pacis baby shower game

Are you hosting a fall baby shower. Really it doesn’t matter but this DIY baby shower game definitely is pulled from a popular bobbing for apples game… bet you can guess how to play! Oh this game is so funny.

How to Play:

Have a line of buckets filled with water and pacifiers. You can even add ice to make the game more menacing. On the start of go, players will get on their knees and bob for apples. The contestant that gets the most pacifiers pulled from their water pail in that time, wins.

Supplies:

  • Buckets or an oversized pot
  • Water
  • Ice
  • Pacifiers
  • Timer

The Price is Right

how to play price is right at a baby shower

A unique baby shower game that you might enjoy playing at your next baby shower is “The Price is Right Game.” You might want to pick up a long microphone for this fun activity and perhaps play the Price is Right Theme song when reviewing answers.

How to Play:

To play this game you will need to set up a table with a list of baby-related items on it. Have each guest fill out a card with their best guess of the price for each item. Whoever gets closest to the actual price of the item scores a point, and whoever has the most points at the end of the game wins a prize or a baby shower party favor.

Supplies:

  • Baby Items
  • Paper
  • Pencil or pen
  • Price is Right Theme Song

Over Under Baby Game

over under game for a baby shower

This fun trivia game for a baby shower requires a few numbers. Quiz the parents ahead with things like due date, parents age, etc. Contents will need to guess over or under in this unique game.

How to Play:

Find out facts about the parents-to-be that involve numbers. For example, how many kids do they want to have? How many siblings does dad have? Write out the facts with the numbers you assigned and have each guest write Over, Under or Right On for each fact. For example, “John and Jane want 3 kids.” (The real answer is 2, so anyone who guesses under gets that answer correct.) Player that guesses the most correctly is the winner.

Supplies:

  • Paper
  • Pencil or pen

What’s In Your Phone

whats in your phone game for a baby shower

Let’s get personal in this game. Find what’s in your phone. It would be interesting too see what generation the winner comes from Gen X, Gen Y or Gen Z… or whatever those other seasons of kids are called – millenials and baby boomers.

How to Play:

Just like “What’s in your Purse?” but baby shower edition. Each participant earns points for the item that they have in their cell phone. Things like having the Pinterest app, a photo of the pregnant mom or having the baby shower in your calendar, etc.

Supplies:

  • Phone

Baby Shower Games Printable

What makes ours the best baby shower games? This right here. A list of baby shower games you can print and play at your baby shower. These are just a glimpse of the hilarious baby shower games that you will find in this printable baby shower game list. All of these games are easy to set up and are lots of fun to play as you celebrate the new mom-to-be.

printable baby shower games ideas

Keep your baby shower guests entertained. We have all the activities and baby shower games you need for your next gathering. Use this list of the best baby shower games for gender reveals, virtual parties, co-ed showers and more.

Put the play back in your party plan with these low-cost party activities for a baby shower. These 16 baby celebration game ideas include directions as well as baby shower game supplies so you can be an organized host. In addition to these fun game ideas, you can will also get a bonus Baby Shower Emoji Pictionary game printable.

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Fun Baby Shower Ideas

Need more baby shower ideas? We have plenty of fun and cheap baby shower ideas including games, shower ideas, gender reveals and recipes.

If you aren’t waiting until birth to find out the sex of your baby, take a look at these incredible Gender Reveal Party Ideas. Creative and unique gender reveal ideas that incorporate pink or blue, he or she. Smoke bombs, confetti, balloon pops, and surprise boxes. Get ready for the excitement! Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a baby shower? Take a look at these Baby Shower Tips and Ideas including fun recipes, games and hosting tips.  Pin to Pinterest.

So this idea is kind of fun and definitely original.  This 4-in-one Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt can be used multiple ways. Use for a Gender Reveal, Name Reveal, Prize or Baby Shower Party Favor Hunt. This baby shower game set also includes a What’s in Your Purse Game. Pin to Pinterest.

baby shower scavenger hunt

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Quick & Easy Solutions for an Elf on the Shelf Touched

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October 17, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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It’s a catastrophe! In the case of emergency, use this Elf emergency guide for multiple ideas and solutions for what to do if Elf on the Shelf is touched by a child, pet or adult! Fun antics and easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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what do you do when elf is touched

Have questions about if and when you can touch the Elf on the Shelf? We have your answers.

The Elf on the Shelf cliff notes include…

  1. No. You can not touch the Elf on the Shelf.
  2. Parents, you can not touch the Elf either.
  3. When touched, Elf looses magic.
  4. You can touch the Elf on Christmas Eve.
  5. There are plenty of ideas for a touched Elf on the Shelf.

Read on for all of your questions thoroughly answered.

Can you touch Elf on the Shelf?

No. The answer is no. No you cannot touch the Elf on the Shelf. No.

you elf on the shelf be touched

The Elf on the Shelf requires magic to return home to the North Pole each evening. Because human touch causes magic lost, you cannot touch the Elf on the Shelf. It is important to share this Elf Rule with your child immediately upon Elf adoption. If it is Christmas Eve, you can touch the Elf on the Shelf on the last night. Because Santa brings Elf on the Shelf home on Christmas Eve, Elf does not need magic this evening to return to the North Pole. He/She will get a ride on Santa’s sleigh.

Can parents touch the Elf on the Shelf?

Let’s get this straight. Parents, you may not touch the Elf on the Shelf. Got that? The same important rule applies to you. In the event of an emergency, Elf can be touched with Magic Grippers. You can find these in your home (or something similar.) Just tie the magic gripper tag printable to your kitchen tongs aka Magic Grippers and you are all set for emergency situations.

What to do if your Elf on the Shelf is Touched

What to do if your Elf on the Shelf is Touched

First, take a deep breath. Don’t worry. It’s good you are here.

What happens if you touch an Elf on the Shelf?

If you touch an Elf on the Shelf, the magic is lost. Elf cannot return to the North Pole in the evenings without magic. This keeps Elf from reporting to Santa if you have been naughty or nice. If you have bene naughty, touching Elf doesn’t keep Santa from finding out. Santa knows that evening that your family elf did not return to the North Pole and sends Elf help. This can be an Elf doctor, a special Elf friend, or a magical signal sent to your Elf.

Take a look at these solutions for when Elf on the Shelf is touched. Make some assessments before solution is determined for your Scout Elf doll.

  1. Was Elf touched by accident?
  2. Was Elf touched on purpose?

If Elf on the Shelf was touched by accident, quickly grab the Elf grippers and save Elf from being in an uncomfortable or harmful situation.

If Elf was touched on purpose, there are solutions for Elf being touched. Elf can sit for an extra day, Elf can return to your home sick, Elf can get magic back with a sprinkle of pixie dust.

Take a look at these Elf on the Shelf ideas for being touched.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas After Being Touched

These are some quick easy and practical ideas for when Elf on the Shelf is touched.

Write Elf an Apology Note

Writing Elf or Santa an apology note express you are sorry and you have learned your lesson. You can use one of these Elf on the Shelf letter templates.

Sprinkle Magic

Offer Elf some pixie dust. Use a little cinnamon or colored glitter to quickly bring magic back to your Elf. This magic elf dust will get Elf back to the North Pole for the night so Santa and the Elf doctors can assess their needs with a quick check-up.

Sing Loud for All to Hear

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is to sing loud fo rall to hear. Sing a Christmas Carol or too give bring Christmas cheer back to your Elf.

Elftastrophe Book

Need an Elf emergency guide? Read children’s book, In Case of Elftastrophe book. It’s full of your answers for touching the official Elf and North Pole solutions.

Perform an Act of Kindness

Kindness can be the most effective way to bring elf’s magic back. Perform a good deed with a RAK. You can use these Kindness Elves ideas. Doing good for others is sure to keep you off the naughty list.

Put Elf on the Christmas Tree

Did you know the Christmas tree has amazing unseen magic? Use your Elf movers and move Elf to the Christmas tree for a magical repair. He will be like new the next morning.

Printable Elf on the Shelf Ideas after being touched

Magic Elf Grippers for Moving Elf on the Shelf after touched free printable

Want printable resources? These are helpful Elf on the Shelf printables for when Elf is touched.

Magic Grippers

These free printable magic grippers help you move Elf after fall or touch. Grippers can be used to move the Elf off the ground, to the Christmas tree, or to a safe location.

Elf on Strike

Sometimes when Elf is touched, Elf on the Shelf goes on strike. This sign reads “On strike!” and can be used after Elf is touched. In this case, Elf would sit in one spot for a day or two. This is enough time for Elf’s magic to return.

Elf Prescription Note

Sometimes Elf is sick. This can especially be true when magic is lost. This Elf prescription note sits Elf out for a day day for being touched. After a quick check-up by the Elf doctors, Elf returns the next morning with a doctor’s note that reads “Magic Lost: No moving for one day. Don’t touch elf!”

Helpful Elf on the Shelf Resources

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Take a look at these helpful resources for Elf on the Shelf.

  • What to do if the Dog Eats Elf on the Shelf – Sometimes the Elf is touched by something other than human children… I am looking at you four legged furry creature. If the dog or cat has gotten the Elf on the Shelf, take a look at these Elf pet ideas for solutions for rambunctious pets.
  • Elf on the Shelf Questions and Answers – Are you just beginning with an Elf? Could you use a refresher of all the Elf rules. Take a look at frequently asked elf on the shelf questions to get started. You will immediately be an Elf expert.
  • Elf on the Shelf Meaning Explained – Why this red elf? Take a look at reasons for Elf on the Shelf as well as a description of what an Elf on the Shelf is.
  • Elf on the Shelf Rules – Print these free printable Elf on the Shelf rules including “do not touch the elf!”
  • Reasons Why the Elf Didn’t Move – Don’t let your forgetful head cause a lot of drama in the morning. Forgetful parents can tuck a few of these reasons the Elf on the Shelf didn’t move in your backpocket.

More Elf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Elf Resources

At Frugal Coupon Living, our goal, to create an easy Elf on the Shelf season for you. This is not our first year of having an Elf in the home. With over eight years of Elf ideas, we have created a rather large Elf on the Shelf fan club full of new Elf on the Shelf ideas. These Elf on the Shelf resources are all you need to create the best Elf ideas.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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


More Helpful Elf on the Shelf Links

Some call Frugal Coupon Living the biggest resource for all things Elf on the Shelf. While we don’t want to brag, we will. We have move our red little North Pole friend for year after year. We have created plenty of free printables, must have resources, inspirational Elf links and more. Use us at a platform to keep your sanity through the entire Christmas season.

Use the helpful Elf on the Shelf links to come up with create ideas, grab free printables, and answer Elf on the Shelf Questions.

  • Elf on the Shelf Ideas – a Starter guide to all things elf including some of our top post ideas and Elf on the Shelf digital downloads.
  • Largest List of Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Now over 600 Elf on the Shelf ideas. New ideas added daily during November and December.
  • Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Sign up for our emails and grab these free Elf digital downloads to help you during the Elf season. Includes an Elf calendar, notes, Elf coloring pages, encouraging ideas and more.
  • DIY Bendable Elf on the Shelf – Want your Elf to do all sorts of positions. This is an easy no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.
  • Elf Shop with Digital Downloads – This is one of the best Elf shops full of printable resources to perfect the holiday season.
  • Elf on the Shelf Emails with New  Ideas Daily – Each day we will write you with a new Elf on the Shelf idea as well as links to Elf on the shelf resources and sometimes hidden coupon codes and freebies!

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