Social Media Archives - Page 50 of 295

Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin – October Birthday Idea

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

August 17, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Want to take your pumpkin decorations a step beyond your typical carving? Take a look at this easy Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin tutorial. Not only is it an adorable idea for an October birthday celebration but it’s also a fun October craft for kids and adults alike.

I mean who wouldn’t love an October birthday? The weather is kind, the days are quite routine and there are plenty of activities to fill the days and weekends. If you are looking for ideas for an October birthday party or looking for a fun no-carve pumpkin idea, take a look at this blog post. We have some fun ideas for a fall birthday theme or a very easy pumpkin that people would pay big bucks to have sit on their front Halloween porch.

What are some October Birthday Ideas?

So there is a one and twelve chance you or someone you knows has an October birthday. I’m not very good at statistics but I know this to be true. If you are celebrating a birthday girl or birthday guy, take a look at these creative ideas for a month of October birthday.

Make caramel apples
Go apple bopping
Visit a pumpkin patch
Attend a fall festival
Decorate a scarecrow into a birthday guy or gal
Play fall themed party games
Make pumpkin cupcakes
Take a weekend road trip to see fall foliage
Have a Halloween movie marathon
Do a fall family bucket list
Have a costume party
Host a Halloween themed birthday party
Craft a pumpkin into an ice cream cone!

We got so inspired by our post un-carved Creative Pumpkin Decorations, that we took the challenge as well. While these pumpkins were pretty amazing, we think that we have the most exciting pumpkin yet!

Ice Cream Cone No Carve Pumpkin

My third child’s (Eli) birthday is in October and I am always thinking of what I can do to incorporate his birthday and Halloween (without it being too scary!) I first made these cute Halloween Spirit Drink Labels, to share with you, plus I put together some yummy Halloween Kids Food Crafts.

I wanted to take our next birthday party idea a step further with our front door. The front porch has all the Boo-tiful Halloween decor, but it lacked something special for celebrating Eli’s birthday – thus the evolution of the Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin. Drop the knife, this is a no-carve easy pumpkin craft.

What better excuse for a cute pink pumpkin that an October birthday. Let’s begin.

Supplies

These craft supplies needed for DIY ice cream cone pumpkins are quite simple Most you can find at your local craft store. We created a pink no-carve ice cream cone gourd but you could also use brown and/or white paint to create an entire Neapolitan fleet of pumpkins.

This could include really cute mini ice cream cones too. Make your own mixture with a pink pumpkin, white pumpkin and brown chocolate pumpkin ice cream cone! How adorable would that be?

Gather the following supplies for an ice cream cone pumpkin:

There are a few supplies needed for this project. I would say the most unique supply is the spray foam insulation. It was not something I had on hand. Keep this project in a well ventilated area. You have craft paint as well as the foam. Adult supervision is suggested for this project!

One thing to take in to consideration for this project is it takes time. You will need time for the pot to dry, the ice cream base, and the pink paint to dry. So about three different times where your project needs to “sit” before you move on to the next step.

Let’s take a look at these easy pumpkin directions.

How to Make An Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin

This October craft tutorial includes really easy directions. It will take a few days to complete as you will need to let different steps in the process dry before moving on.

First, protect your area by laying out a piece of newspaper or scrap paper in a well ventilated place. You will want to paint your terracotta pot tan and let it dry.

Once your pot is dry, you will place your medium pumpkin upside down into your large clay pot.

If you are doing this with the kids, this particular part is for ADULTS! Please read directions/precautions on your Spray foam insulation can. Put your gloves on and carefully spray a small amount of spray foam insulation around the bottom of pumpkin/top of the pot. Keep in mind that the foam will grow twice the size while it dries. You can always add more after it dries.

Let it dry until you are ready to move on to the next step.

In a well ventilated area, carefully wrap (or protect) the pot and spray or brush two coats of pink paint onto the pumpkin and dried foam. Let your pink paint dry.

The next step is for your cute ice cream cherry. Glue a red pom pom ball to the top center of the pumpkin and add a two ince bent green pipe cleaner in the center of the red pom-pom ball for the cherry and stem.

Cut your colorful pipe cleaners into 1/2” pieces and carefully hot glue them to the top and top sides of the pumpkin to look like sprinkles.

Measure and cut your tan pipe cleaners to be the same length as the bottom of the terracotta pot and glue vertically around the pot leaving approximately a 3” space in between.

Next, glue tan pipe cleaners horizontally around the pot leaving a 2-3” space in between to look like an ice cream cone.

To protect your pumpkin, bring your pumpkin outside and spray with a clear coat of spray paint and let dry.

More October Party Ideas

Hosting an ice cream party? Make sure you download and use these fun Ice Cream Party printables! These include ice cream party décor and ice cream party games for kids! At your October party, serve some tasty creamy pumpkin ice cream! Pin to Pinterest.

October birthdays are a great excuse for a Halloween party. For a Halloween themed birthday party – why not twist it up with a little bit of ice cream? You can also use these Halloween Party games for a little bit of fun and activity. Or if you love a good 60 second challenge, try these Halloween Minute to Win it games that your guests will love. When your games are all done, how about prizes for the winner? Your ice cream cone pumpkin could be that golden trophy! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our other creative pumpkin decorations for Halloween – they go beyond your traditional carve with dozens of no carve pumpkin ideas. Pin to your Halloween and Craft Pinterest Boards.

Also enjoy these cute ideas for your front porch and front door – Halloween Porch Décor. These October porch ideas will add the most adorable welcome to your party guests when they arrive at the party. Pin to Pinterest on your Home and Halloween Boards.

If you loved this October Party Pumpkin, share to Pinterest. Tell us how your ice cream pumpkin turned out and how you celebrated a speical October birthday.

Enjoy your pumpkin party decoration and have a very happy birthday! We hope you get some great gifts.

Update: This post has been updated in 2022. It was originally published on October 11, 2018.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Easy Ice Cream Party Brownie Sundae Recipe

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

August 17, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Gather your ingredients for your next ice cream party with this brownie sundae recipe. A chocolate dipped bowl, a brownie, vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, syrup and a cherry, twist up this traditional dessert!

Ice Cream Party Brownie Sundae Recipe

Anyone can toss ice cream on an ice cream cone! Why not spruce up your traditional go to dessert when a chocolate-dipped waffle cone bowl and an individuated brownie ice cream sundae. This sundae recipe is perfect for an ice cream party or a just because after dinner treat. It’s incredibly easy to make, just prepared your brownies ahead. You will need a 3.5 inch round cookie cutter (we love this set because it has a ruffle size and a smooth round side.)

Hosting an Ice Cream Party? If you can get your hands on a pumpkin, make this Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin. It was a hit this past fall! Also print and decorate with these fun Ice Cream Party printables.

Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Ingredients:

1 boxed brownie mix, prepared
1 package waffle bowls
1 package melting chocolate
1 package vanilla ice cream
Rainbow sprinkles (we used both rainbow nonpareils and standard size)
Chocolate syrup
Maraschino cherries
3.5 inch round cookie cutter

Yield: 9 sundaes

Save this recipe for later. Print your recipe and add it to your recipe box or recipe binder! This is my favorite Recipe Binder – I get tired of printing the same recipe over and over, this keeps me organized.

Easy Ice Cream Party Brownie Sundae Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Yield: 9 1x

Print Recipe

Ingredients

Scale

1 boxed brownie mix, prepared
1 package waffle bowls
1 package melting chocolate
1 package vanilla ice cream
Sprinkles
Chocolate syrup
Cherries
3.5 inch round cookie cutter

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Prepare brownies according to package instructions and cut out round pieces to fit inside a waffle bowl using a around 3.5 inch cookie cutter.
Prepare the waffle bowls by melting the chocolate according to package instructions. Place the melted chocolate in a shallow bowl that is wide enough to dip the top of the waffle bowls in. Dip each bowl into the melted chocolate and sprinkle sprinkles around the edge while the chocolate is still warm. Set the bowls aside to allow the chocolate to set.
When the chocolate on the bowl has hardened, place the round brownie pieces inside each bowl.
Top the brownie with a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice cream and top with additional sprinkles and a cherry.

Notes

Tip: make sure the brownies are under-baked. Overcooked brownies will make eating the sundae difficult to eat without breaking the waffle bowl.

Recipe Card powered by

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

Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Directions:

First, prepare brownies according to package instructions and cut out round pieces to fit inside a waffle bowl using a cookie cutter.

Tip: make sure the brownies are under-baked. Overcooked brownies will make eating the sundae difficult to eat without breaking the waffle bowl.

Next, prepare the waffle bowls by melting the chocolate according to package instructions. Place the melted chocolate in a shallow bowl that is wide enough to dip the top of the waffle bowls in. Dip each bowl into the melted chocolate and sprinkle your sprinkles around the edge while the chocolate is still warm. Set the bowls aside to allow the chocolate to set.

Tip: If preparing for a party, your job is done thus far. Set everything aside until your party.

When the chocolate on the bowl has hardened, place the round brownie pieces inside each bowl.

Finally, top the brownie with a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice cream and top with additional sprinkles and a cherry.

Enjoy!

Don’t forget these fun Ice Cream Party Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Save this unique recipe, Banana Split Sticks. Pin to Pinterest.

Make this easy Non-Fried Ice Cream Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

Very Cool Ice Cream Party Printables

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

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

Plan a low-cost ice cream party with these fun party printables! Sweet ice cream party ideas including printable decorations, ice cream party games and activities for a memorable and very cool ice cream social. Use for a classroom incentive, end of the year party, sports celebration, or ice cream birthday party.

What’s more fun than an ice cream party? Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, a summertime pool party, an end of the year celebration or just a special treat for your family and friends, an ice cream party is always a hit!

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Warmer weather means it’s time for a scoop of cool, creamy ice cream. Celebrate your special occasion with an exciting ice cream party that will make your guests smile. These easy ice cream party ideas include ideas for an ice cream sundae bar, fun games, and cute party décor all guaranteed to create a sweet time!

Ice Cream Party Ideas

If you’re looking for some great ice cream party ideas, we’ve got you covered. From decorations to games to activities, we have everything you need to make your ice cream party a success!

Enjoy these fun and easy ideas for hosting an ice cream party that will be sure to please everyone.

Ice Cream Sundae Bar

Choose a variety of ice cream flavors and toppings. Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry…the options are endless! Fill mason jars with some fun toppings like chocolate syrup, sprinkles, crushed cookies, or fruit (bananas/strawberries.)

Set up an ice cream toppings bar so guests can customize their sundaes with their favorite flavors. Include a dessert table and serve up some delicious ice cream themed desserts like an ice cream cake or petit four cakes.

Party Activities

Of course, if you’ve ever eaten ice cream, you know it goes fast. What will you do after the sweet treat is eaten? That is where planning party activities is important.

Put play back in your party plan. To keep the guests busy and having a fun time, play some fun ice cream themed games like “Cherry On Top” or Sundae Relay.”

Party Decorations

No ice cream theme party is complete without some fun and festive decorations. Stay with a party theme and get started decorating. Amazon has some amazing ice cream party décor. Decorate with ice cream themed tableware, balloons, and garlands.

Here are some great ice cream party supplies and ideas to get you started.

Purchase Ice cream themed tableware like plates, cups, and napkins
Decorate with cute balloons and streamers in ice cream pastel colors like pink, purple, and green
Add the touch of an ice cream banner or sign
When you guest go, gift ice cream themed party favors like stickers, tattoos, or decorated ice cream scoopers
Search Pinterest for DIY centerpieces made with ice cream cones or sundae dishes
For a fun activity, have a photo booth with props like giant ice cream cones, colorful wigs, and an ice cream truck backdrop
Add a sweet sundae bar or an ice cream cake for a special treat!
If it’s fall, try this October birthday idea with a fun DIY ice cream cone pumpkin!

If you want to keep it low cost, you can also decorate with our printable ice cream party decorations and games.

Printables for Your Ice Cream Party

Now that you have some ideas of what to serve and how to decorate, let’s talk about ice cream party games!

In this colorful Ice Cream Party set, you’ll find cute party decorations to print out and games that make sure that your guests think your party is cooler than cool.

Decorations

Print out a sprinkle ice cream banner, cupcake toppers, food tents, and even a party checklist that will help you stay organized while you’re planning your party.

This printable set includes adorable Ice Cream Party Décor including…

Ice Cream Bar Party Banner
3 Ice Cream Party Signs
Ice Cream Cupcake Toppers
Ice Cream Party Table Confetti
Ice Cream Party Topping Tent Cards
Ice Cream Party Shopping Checklist
Ice Cream Party Favor Treat Bag

Games and Activities

With games that get the kids moving, like the Human Piñata Game (don’t worry – no one gets hit in this game), to those that get everyone laughing, like the Ice Cream Eating Contest, you’ll find everything you need to make sure your party is a hit!

This set of printables include party activities like:

Sundae Relay Game
Cherry On Top Game
Ice Cream Eating Contest
Pin the Cherry on the Sundae Game
Donuts on a String Game
Blind Fold Taste Test Game

… and more! This set includes a total of 10 Ice Cream Party Games. If you love Minute to Win it Games and Kids Party Games, these fun ice cream birthday party games will be a perfect fit for your bash! The set includes instructions on how to play each game and a helpful supply list for shopping.

What you get with purchase:

10 Ice Cream Party Games with directions and supply list
Ice Cream Bar Party Banner
3 Ice Cream Party Signs
Ice Cream Cake Toppers
Ice Cream Party Table Confetti
Ice Cream Party Topping Tent Cards
Ice Cream Party Shopping Checklist
Ice Cream Party Favor Treat Bag

With these printables, you’ll have everything you need to plan a fun afternoon and decorate too!

Download the Ice Cream Party Printable Set

Free Party Planner

Not ready to purchase? Download our free printables including this birthday party planner for an ice cream celebration or any old party event.

Subscribe and look for a link and password in your inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables.

1.) Enter your email address HERE.

2.) Confirm the email request in your inbox.

3.) Look for the link and passcode in your inbox.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s).Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

How to Print at Staples

Don’t have a printer? You can print at your local print shop or your Staples Printing Center. Watch this video for how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final ice cream party ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

For an Easy Ice Cream Party Food idea, make these fun ice cream sundaes! A chocolate dipped bowl, a brownie, vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, syrup and a cherry, twist up this traditional dessert! Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting an ice cream party in fall? Take a look at this ice cream cone pumpkin for a fun October birthday idea! So easy and more importantly, so cute! Pin to Pinterest.

No matter what kind of ice cream party you’re planning, these ideas will help you make it a success. So grab your scoop and get ready to celebrate. This happy day is going to be a big hit!

For more party fun, take a look at these other themed party ideas.

Dino-mite Dinosaur Party Games

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

August 16, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

It’s a Jurassic party! Young dinosaur fans will love these dinosaur party games. Download, print and enjoy 11 dinosaur-themed activities that will guarantee a roar-tastic party for a birthday guy (or gal) and their party guests.

Dinosaur party games and activities are the perfect way to keep your little ones entertained during your next dinosaur themed party. Dinosaur themed party games seem to bring a lot of joy to kids, so it only makes sense that you would choose this type of theme.

And, with so many great dino themed party games and activities to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect ones for your party. Check out these fun dinosaur party games and more!

How do you host a dinosaur party?

Planning a Fun Dinosaur Party can be intimidating. First of all, the dinosaurs are prehistoric so there isn’t much interms of reference. Second, we all know parties can be costly. I am here to show you how to create a frugal dinosaur birthday party, especially when it comes to the entertainment aka party activities.

If you’re looking for some fun and unique ideas for your dinosaur themed party, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are some great tips to get you started:

Choose a Catchy Name for Your Party

This can be something like “Jurassic Party” or “Dino-Mite Party”. Use fun words like party-saurus, dino-mite, or roar-tastic. Make sure to use catch phrases like “stomp, chomp and roar!”

Make sure to great your guests with very formal names like paleontologists or archeologist. Using these formal titles make you look like a smart, educated and proper party planner. You might even offer your guests paleontologists vests and hats so that the scientific title really sticks.

Pick a Fun Invitation

Your invitation should be eye-catching and inviting. You can even find some great dinosaur party invitations online. While prehistoric snail mail printable dinosaur invitations are always fun, I find the digital dinosaur invitations to be a great option for the 21st century. You could even grab a personalized dinosaur invite where your child is riding on a T-rex… so unsafe! What will they think of next?

Dinosaur Themed Snacks

You can get really creative with your snacks and have a lot of fun with them. You can have things like “dinosaur bones” (pretzel sticks), “dinosaur eggs” (deviled eggs), or even “dinosaur poop” (chocolate pudding).

Try dino party food ideas like…

Cheeseballs can be meteorites
Bugles can be dinosaur claws or toe nails (… gross!)
A veggie tray can be a herbivore tray
Tiny sandwiches can be dino-wiches (… duh!)
Guacamole dip can be a swap while the accompanying chips are dinosaur scales.
The dessert table can be sweetivores.
The chicken nuggets can be Carnivore station (did you know they make dinosaur chicken nuggets?)
Blue punch can be a juice lagoon.
A dirty cup of pudding and mashed OREOs can be prehistoric dirt.
Sugar cookies with dinosaur footprints imprints can be fossil cookies.

It really easy to make common food into dinosaur birthday party themed snacks and recipes that you want to sink your teeth into. See more dinosaur party food ideas in our dino party.

Dinosaur Party Favor Ideas

Don’t forget the party favors! You can send your guests home with some fun dinosaur-themed favors, such as dinosaur stickers, erasers, pencils, tattoos, and candy! Gift these in a cute little bucket.

If you are short on a budget, use some of your dinosaur party décor as potential party favors. This can include the paleontologists vests and hats or tell your guests to “adopt a dinosaur” on the way out. That means they can pick up one of the precious plastic toy dinosaurs that are displayed around the room.

What are some good games to play at a dinosaur party?

Kids part entertainment can be expensive. With just a little planning, it’s possible to have a roar-tastic, amazing birthday party for a low-cost. These budget-friendly dinosaur themed party games are just want you need to plan your next Dinosaur Birthday Party. They include 11 tried and true really fun dinosaur themed birthday party games.

Now, onto the fun part – the games! Using these dinosaur party games printable you can plan a really fun game! Print out the printable and use it to plan the best party ever. All of these games and more are listed on the printable!

Dinosaur Egg Hatch

Blow up balloons and fill them with prizes. Hide them around the house or yard for the kids to find. Once they find the eggs, separate them into teams, and from there you see who can crack all of the eggs first.

How to play: Blow up a lot of white balloons for the dino eggs, filling them with tiny prizes (candy/stickers.) Place them in two separate “nests.” Nests can be made of blankets or sheets swirled up around them. Divide kids into teams, and let them choose a cool dinosaur team name. When the game begins, everyone can sit, stand or whatever they need to do to crack the eggs. The goal is for each team has to crack all of their “dinosaur eggs” first. The first team to succeed, gets the larger prize. All players can keep the smaller prizes.

Supplies: White balloons, blankets, small prizes.

Dancing Dinos

Like to freeze dance? This is a great game for younger kids. Put on some fun music and let the kids dance around like dinosaurs. You can even give them props, such as dinosaur tails or hats.

How to play: Play some upbeat (dinosaur) music and let the kids dance crazy. When the music is paused, each child must freeze like a fossil/frozen dino. If anyone is caught moving, they’re out. Last one standing is the winner.

Supplies: Music.

Egg Relay Race

For this spoon races game, you will need two teams and two baskets. Put a hard-boiled egg in each basket and have the kids race to see who can get the egg from their basket to the other team’s basket first, without dropping it.

How to play: Hard boil eggs to look like dino eggs. Divide teams into two for this relay. The first person in line has a spoon and egg. Every other player has a spoon. Each person with a spoon and egg must carry the egg on the spoon to a designated spot and back. As soon as the player returns to the line, he or she passes the egg to next person in line. Continue until everyone gets a turn . If the egg drops, return to your line and start over.

Supplies: Eggs, spoon.

Hot Dinosaur Egg

Just like the game “hot potato”, except you’re using a water balloon. Play the music and when the music stops, whoever is holding the water balloon is out.

How to play: Just like the classic game hot potato. Pass a water balloon around the circle and whoever’s holding it when the music stops is out! Play until there’s only one person left.

Supplies: Music, water balloons.

Dig for Treasure

Fill a sandpit with treasures, such as plastic dinosaurs, for the kids to find. You can even make it a competition by seeing who can find the most treasure in this dinosaur dig in a certain amount of time.

How to play: Fill a kiddy pool (or sandbox) with sand. Add beach shovels and small brushes. Similar to a dinosaur egg hunt, burry eggs (prizes) in the sand pit and allow kids to dig for buried treasure. Give each child a dinosaur party favor bucket or bag to hold prizes.

Supplies: Baby pool, sand, shovels, fossils, small brushes, eggs, small plastic dinosaurs, dinosaur birthday party favors, bags or buckets.

Grab the dinosaur-themed birthday party games printable (below) so you can get the complete list of games and activities. These five dinosaur games are just a small sampling of the many great dinosaur party games and activities that you can do with your party-saurus and his/her party guests.

Dinosaur Party Games Printable

Ready to have a dino-mite party? Download these eleven Dinosaur Birthday Party Games. Enjoy dinosaur birthday party games with directions & supply list included.

Dinosaur Birthday Party Games for Kids List Includes:

Dig for Treasure
Pass the Egg
Erupting Volcano
Egg Drop
Fossil Imprint
Hot Dinosaur Egg
Dino Stomp
Egg Relay Race
Dino Egg Hatch
Brontosaurus, Brontosaurus, T-REX
Dancing Dinos

What you get with purchase:

11 Dinosaur Themed Party Games List PDF Instant Download

Put the play back in your party plan. Get creative and have fun with it! With these kids party games, your little ones are sure to have a blast at your next dinosaur party.

Dinosaur Party Games Printable PDF Set

Download Your Free Printable

Not ready to buy? Not a problem. Try some of our freebies in the free printable library. This includes our Birthday Party Planner to prepare for you child’s special birthday.

Subscribe and look for a link and password in your inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables.

1.) Enter your email address HERE.

2.) Confirm the email request in your inbox.

3.) Look for the link and passcode in your inbox.

By downloading digital downloads you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s).Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

How to Print at Staples

Don’t have a printer? You can print at your local print shop or your Staples Printing Center. Watch this video for how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

More Party Game Ideas

Want more dinosaur ideas? Take a look at these Dinosaur Party Ideas on the blog. This includes dinosaur party activities, décor, food, invitations and more. Pin to Pinterest.

If you are looking for more frugal birthday party entertainment, take a look at this list of low-cost party games including games for many themed parties. You can also download the birthday party games bundle, so you have all you need!

What games do you play at a party? The best kids games of course. The kind that fit the celebration. You can find additional themed party games for boys (and girls) including…

… and a lot more party games.

Which one of these are your favorite dinosaur themed party games? Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your dinosaur party games, activities and ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Surprise Birthday Party Hacks and Ideas

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

August 16, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media

Shhh, don’t blow it (pun intended!) Gift the person who has everything a party. These Surprise Birthday Party Hacks and Ideas will help you pull of the biggest secretly planned party that the guest of honor and party guests will love.

Does anyone else like giving surprises more than receiving them. Perhaps its the little bit of “control freak” in me. I really like to know what is going on but really like to surprise people with gifts, events, outings, etc.

What is a Surprise Birthday Party?

A secretly planned party for someone who is not told about it until he or she arrives. Typically when the guess of honor arrives, the crowd yells, Surprise!

Surprise parties are especially great for the person who has it all! The best gift you could give them is to gather all their friends and family together in one room. Everyone is there for them!

Planning a surprise party can be a little bit intimidating. The key word is planning. If you are not a planner, step aside and fine someone who is.

First, you have to do everything you can to make sure the guest of honor does not find out. That can be a challenge, especially with technology today! It’s important to plan ahead. I suggest talking to all guests instead of sending out a mass invite. If you are talking to your guests, you can remind them how important it is that the party is kept a secret.

The day of the party, make sure you line up a chauffeur. Have someone drive them so they can’t bail on the location all together. Can you imagine if they texted you replying “they were too tired to go out tonight!” that would be a disaster. When I had my sweet 16th surprise birthday, I tried to change the restaurant at the last minute. Luckily, my mom (my driver) would not let me change restaurant locations. You could also have the party at home. Everybody makes it home each day, no?

Before the guest of honor arrives, make sure you have parking under control. They will likely recognize cars so use side streets or additional parking lost. You could even bus people back and forth to the party.

Have a way to say “Surprise!” Have huge balloon drop, noise makers, or even face masks with a photo of the guest of honor! Enjoy these Surprise Birthday Party Ideas and hacks. Let us know how it goes!

We love celebrations! Also take a look at our Retirement Party Ideas, Family Birthday Celebrations, and Half Birthday Party Ideas – for those 6 months to 100 years old!

Surprise Birthday Party Hacks and Ideas

Lets get ready to celebrate! Copy these surprise party ideas that include invitations, party favors, party games and more. Enjoy these low-cost birthday surprise ideas that are easy to implement and everyone will love!

Invitations

I love the pun! “Shhh! Don’t Blow It!” Surprise Birthday Invitation. This invitation is no longer available on Etsy, but there are plenty of cute surprise party invitation ideas.

Party Décor

Foil balloons are so easy to access now and best of all they can easily be blow up with a low-cost balloon pump. Spell out your statements with this Surprise Balloon Banner.

X facts for X number of years. In this creative party décor idea from Marta Writes, this photos of number-related facts gives party guests something to do early on while waiting for everyone else to arrive. This can easily be done on a word document.

Party Perfect Orlando has a beautiful display of memories over the years displayed in a photo luminary tablescape. Follow this tutorial on how to make photo luminaries using Vellum Paper.

Party Games

Having something to do at the party is important. You can invest lots of money into entertainment or quickly pull them together on a budget. These low-cost games are perfect for kids, teens or even adults. They use common supplies around the home or ones you can easily access at a craft store, Target/Walmart or even The Dollar Tree.

Don’t get bored. Included these 16 Party Games for Kids Printable PDF with directions and supply list. The kids will love each and everyone one of these games. Play them all or pick the ones you love.

Hosting an adult birthday party? Adults like games too. Everyone on the guest list will love this low-cost entertainment. Save these 17 Adult Party Games Printable PDF with game instructions and supply list.

How well do you know the guest of honor? Some of these answers might come as a surprise. Print your game from Play Party Plan and honor your birthday person. See how many answers you know to these questions. Who got closest to 21?

Surprise Party Ideas

Go incognito with a mask. The birthday boy or birthday girl will have no idea why 100 clones of him / her on the the room! These are so fun and we truly thing worth the investment! | This shop owner is taking a break, you can find more face masks on a stick here.

For an outdoor party, get festive with a Happy Birthday song. Light sparklers to set the mood! This would make the perfect opportunity for some of the best surprise party photos!

Party Food

Of course your #1 surprise birthday party food idea will need to be anything the birthday person loves! They are other cute ideas to fit the surprise party theme.

Choose your number, but have blow pops and suckers on your table. You even have Hershey kisses for years that kiss a**. This plays with the number of your themed birthday party. | DIY Inspired

Personalize your menu. Include a few of his (her) favorite things in the party foods. Of course this requires planning. Since it’s a surprise party, the hosts really need to know the person of honor. | Source Unknown

Guest Book

Don’t let these memories go down the drain – must like those years of your life must have… considering how many candles we see on that surprise birthday party cake. All humor aside, look at these surprise party ideas for a guest book.

Build a memory with a Jenga Game guest book. It comes a game later and who wouldn’t love to re-read through these memories (again and again) during a family game night? | Source Unknown

Set up a chalk board with instructions for guests and ask everyone to stick a photo into a guest book and leave a message for the birthday boy / girl. You will need an instant Polaroid-type camera.

Layout envelopes in the shape of a number representing their year of life. The envelopes can comprise of several words of love and affection from you, family, and friends. You can make this before the party and as guests arrive they can add a index card or small letter inside the envelope. Easy and low-cost party decorations and a really cute gift or message for the special birthday person. | Source Unknown

Balloon Ideas

Hang a Balloon Chandelier full of memories. Grab some photos, helium and relive those moments. Follow this DIY balloon tutorial.

If you plan on dropping balloons, you can buy a balloon bag. You can also make your own balloon drop with this tutorial. We also have a balloon drop tutorial in our Family Birthday Celebrations.

Mask the party entrance with a waterfall of balloons. This is perfect for the front door or if your birthday kid is at home, use it on their bedroom door. | Source

Surprise Party Cake Ideas

If you have a surprise party, you need a surprise party cake! A Pinata Cake is a perfect birthday cake for the occasion!

Speaking of Surprise birthday cakes, make a cake of candles. Simple and fun! Have a fire extinguisher near by with all those candles!

Toss his face on a a stick with these photo cupcake toppers! These make me laugh so much… you too?

Scavenger Hunt

As if a surprise wasn’t enough to cause a heart attack. Take your guest of honor on a birthday treasure hunt too fun something fun at the end!

Have your guests hide in a room and remain quite, while the birthday boy / girl goes on a scavenger hunt to finally find them! Use our printable Birthday Scavenger Hunt. | Source Unknown

Sometimes a surprise is in the birthday treasure hunt. Send your child on an at home Birthday Scavenger Hunt with 20 birthday treasure hunt riddles and clues.

Beer & Wine Tasting

Does your birthday guy or gal have a special drink or love cocktails? If you have something brewing for the adults, change the party location. You can bring the winery or brewery to your house. Try a wine tasting party or even a beer Oktoberfest party.

We love these Family Birthday Celebrations for times where you aren’t hosting a party! Pin to Pinterest.

And for small recognition, look at these Half Birthday Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Best Things to Do at Hersheypark + Win 8 Hersheypark Tickets

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

August 16, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Travel

What are some of the best things to do at Hersheypark? From roller coasters to great eats, enjoy Hersheypark hacks and tips plus how to get Hersheypark discount tickets.

In the adorable small town of Hershey, PA sits one of the sweetest places on earth – Hersheypark.

As many of you know, Virginia has been our home for over six years. I can’t believe it took us this long to find the place where milk and ~~honey~~ chocolate flow. This past weekend we entered the park’s gates and spent the best weekend enjoying food, rides, entertainment and more. As a girl born and raised on the outskirts of Orlando, I turned to my husband on the last day of our trip and said, “our kids are not missing out!”

Hersheypark will fill the heart of any theme park lover. Whirl your way into some fun but don’t let it come a chaotic whirlwind. We have you covered with some tips and tricks before your travels.

Get ready to learn about this slice of heaven in the heart of Pennsylvania.

What is there to do at Hersheypark?

I hate to sound cliché, but this question must really be turned around. What is there NOT to do at Hersheypark. From great eats, roller coasters, shows and more, Hersheypark offers entertainment for children of all ages – that includes you mom and dad! Enjoy theme park rides, create your own chocolate, eat some of the best bites and prepar to be amazed as we look at the many things to do in Hershey, PA.

Hershey’s Chocolate World

Looking for something free to do in Hershey, PA? Visit Hersheypark Chocolate World. Located next to the park, unwrap your chocolate cravings with a Chocolate World’s free Hershey’s Chocolate Tour. When visiting Chocolate world, you can also create your own one-of-a-kind candy bar, shop Hershey gifts and souvenirs, or enjoy world-famous milkshakes and bakery treats.

Chocolate World is open year round and located next to Hersheypark. It’s a great way to get a taste (pun intended) of Hershey without entering the park.

Roller Coasters

If you have a thrillist that loves a good roller coaster, there is something for everyone – from toddlers to adults. Be sure to try Hersheypark’s new ride, Candymonium®. Located at the park entrance, this roller coaster ride is the tallest, fastest, longest, and sweetest coaster in Hersheypark.

Speaking of coasters, it’s important to know how your child measures up. Located in the park is a ride height chart. For your convenience, each ride also has measuring sticks and lists eligible riders.

Hersheypark Height Chart

Hershey Miniatures: under 36″

Hershey Kisses: 36″ – 42″

Reese’s: 42″ – 48″

Hersheys: 48″ – 54″

Twizzlers: 54″ – 60″

Jolly Rancher: 60″ and taller

To give you a general idea for young children, my 3 year old twins were Hershey Kisses, my 4 (almost 5 year old) was a Reese’s and my preteens and adults were Jolly Ranchers.

You can find a Hershey Park height chart measuring station all around the park. Each ride also has a measuring stick – so no sneaking on rides you are not “allowed” to ride.

As the parent who often had the youngest kids (while the bigger kids experienced the fastest, most exhilarating coasters), I found plenty to do. There was something around these “big kid” coasters that the younger kids could do. From games, to smaller rides, my toddlers did not feel left out at any time.

Hersheypark Rides

The park offers man classic amusement park rides including wooden roller coasters, water log rides, tea cups, ferris wheel and a carousel. For our family, founder’s Way was great for Hershey Miniatures, Hershey Kisses and Reese’s. When exploring outside of this area, the Hersheypark app was great for viewing a park map, looking at ride wait times and getting directions to your next location. Loops, twists, turns, and thrills were found in every directions and something for the entire family and each age group was mostly available throughout the park.

Some of our favorite coasters included…

Trailblazer – this was a family coaster all my kids qualified to ride.
Laff Trakk – we could have ridden this one over and over – so fun!
Scrambler – the youngers really enjoyed this.
Fahrenheit – this was the first huge roller coaster our almost 5 year old could ride and he loved it.
Speedway – feel free to give the kids the keys to these classic cars.

Hersheypark Water Park

Ready to cool off? Make a splash at the 11-acre water park inside the park. The The Boardwalk at Hersheypark is included with all summer admission tickets. Water slides, tubes, and pools of fun to cool off from the hot sun. The Boardwalk at Hersheypark.

As a Hersheypark tip, it is good to know that the are lockers around the park if you want to lock up your wet apparel or valuables.

Hersheypark Stadium

For evenings, Hersheypark Stadium provides the entertainment. Experience concerts by the most prominent names in the music industry. Sounds for ages young to old. If you are staying at a Hershey hotel, many shuttles run through the concert hours ensuring you get from your Hershey Entertainment back to your bed safely.

Visit here for a list of artists and Hersheypark event schedule.

Hersheypark Hotels

Hershey hotels come with my nice amenities and perks. First, they offer shuttle service to the park so you can leave your car at the hotel. In addition, enjoy their pools and water activities, a game room, s’mores campfire events, restaurants, and other seasonal activities.

One benefit of staying at a park hotel is getting to the park an hour before it opens. If you area park expert, this is great because you can race to the rides that typically have the longest lines or perhaps just enjoy the park with fewer people.

Where is there to stay at Hershey? Visit the Hotel Hershey, the Hershey Lodge and also the Hersheypark camping resort. If you have a home on wheels or want to experience a bit of cabin life, check out Hersheypark campground.

Hersheypark Halloween

Hersheypark In The Dark takes place three weekends in October. Enjoy a spooktacular-ly good time filled with your favorite rides and coasters, chocolatey trick or treat adventures, wild zoo visits, and festive Hershey Character experiences. It takes a “fall festival” to the next level.

Hersheypark Christmas

Are touring Christmas lights on your winter bucket list? Enjoy more than 5 million lights for the most merry event of the year, Hersheypark Christmas Candylane®! Deck the halls with your favorite rides and coasters, a visit with Santa and his reindeer, festive Hershey Character experiences, and more. This event takes place mid November to early January.

Hersheypark Discount Tickets

You’ll be Hersheypark Happy when you see the multiple ways to save Hersheypark Tickets. Learn about ticket information for each and every season including price, special offers, age categories, and more!

How much are Hersheypark tickets?

Hershey prices can change often based on the season and promotions. Learn more about Hersheypark tickets and see how you can save on tickets during seasonal specials.

Hersheypark Ticket Prices

1-Day Tickets (ages 9 – 61) $74.95
1-Day Tickets Junior & Senior (ages 3-8 / 62+) $52.95
2-Day Tickets (ages 9-61) $48 per day
2-Day Tickets Junior & Senior (ages 3-8 / 62+) $46 per day

Ticket pricing for children 2 and younger are free!

Group Discounts

Groups of 20 or more can save more than 45% on pre-purchased Hersheypark tickets, participate in special programs, and enjoy discounted dining options.

Currently this brings invidudal tickets from $75.80 down to to $40.95.

Giant Hersheypark Tickets

Check out Giant Grocery Stores for Discounted Hershey Tickets. The grocery store sells all age tickets, and you can save up to $19 per ticket by purchasing your Hersheypark tickets ahead.

This might be a better option for your standard tickets but you likely can save on your junior or senior tickets by purchasing from Hershey or in a group package.

Hersheypark Season Pass

If you are close to Hershey, PA and want seasonal tickets for unlimited visits all year, purchase your family’s Season Passes. Pass are less than the price of 3 visits and your family can enjoy unlimited fun, extra hours, sweet discounts, and more!

Bite Size Season Pass $154
Full Size Season Pass $195
King Size Season Pass $235

Read more about each season pass plan here.

Hersheypark Military Discount

If you are looking for a armed forces discount, check with your local military base for discounted Hersheypark tickets.

*Pricing as of September 2021.

Hersheypark Preview Plan

Something that stands out is the Hersheypark preview plan. This is great because it is like getting a 2-day ticket for the price of a 1-day ticket. Get a sweet sneak peek with every Hersheypark ticket. Just present your ticket the evening before your visit & enjoy up to 2 hours with our Preview Plan. You can get in 3 hours earlier if staying at at a Hershey hotel.

Hersheypark Ticket Giveaway

I couldn’t explain the many wonderful things of Hersheypark without a Hersheypark sweepstakes! Exclusive to Frugal Coupon Living, enter to win 4 one-day 2021 Hersheypark tickets.

Win Hersheypark Tickets

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Maureen and Elaine.

To Enter the Hersheypark Giveaway:

You can enter up to three times – that would mean, leave one to three comments (with your email address) on this post. You do not have to enter more than once.

~~1.) Tell me why you would love to win Hersheypark tickets!~~

Additional Optional Entry:

2.) Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Facebook and Hersheypark on Facebook. (Come back and leave a comment on this post to tell me you did).

3.) Leave a comment on this Facebook Hersheypark giveaway post. (Come back and leave a comment on this post to tell me you did)!

TWO winners will each receive four electronic tickets to Hersheypark!

This giveaway ends on Monday, September 20, 2021 at midnight (EST.) The winner will be contacted via email from FrugalCouponLiving@gmail.com and will have 48 hours to respond. If I do not hear from the winner by that time, a new winner will be selected. Tickets are valid any operating day October 15, 2021 through January 2, 2022. You must be 18 years or older to enter.

Contact Hersheypark

Want to visit Hershey? Sometimes it helps to talk to a person. You can access Hersheypark Contact Us page https://www.hersheypark.com/contact/ or if you could like a contact for Hersheypark Hotels or Park, use the following phone numbers.

Hersheypark Phone Number (717) 534-3900

The Hotel Hershey Phone Number (717) 533-2171

Hersheypark Lodge Phone Number (717) 533-3311

Hershey Camping Resort Phone Number (888) 710-0917

These contacts are not affiliated with the Frugal Coupon Living Hershey giveaway.

Disclosure: I was provided tickets to the park and lodging. All opinions are mine and should not be used as your own.

DIY Backyard Games

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

August 16, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

Hosting an outdoor gathering? Want to make your yard the summer attraction for the neighborhood? These DIY Backyard Games are the perfect outdoor ideas for kids and adults, day or night!

DIY Yard Games for Kids and Adults

Summer’s almost here, and you know what that means—time for outdoor entertaining! No outdoor party, backyard barbecue or cookout is complete without some entertainment, and that’s where these DIY backyard games come in. They’re loads of fun for all ages! You’ll find giant versions of your favorite indoor games, lots of kid-friendly options, and games that you’ve probably forgotten about that’ll be familiar favorites when you try them again.

And you don’t have to settle for the cheap plastic versions sold in stores. Building the games yourself means that you can make them as sturdy as you like so that they’ll last for years and will hold up to lots of outdoor play.

Don’t forget to pin this list of DIY outdoor games to your spring or summer project boards. You’ll definitely want to make a few of them to make your backyard the coolest hangout spot in the neighborhood!

Backyard Games PDF

When looking for back yard games for adults or kids, these are perfect. If you are planning a large gathering – playing outdoors with family, neighborhood friends, youth group, camp or even an outdoor birthday party, take a look at these Backyard Games PDF.

These 18 Outdoor Games Printable Set includes directions and supply list and a blank Scavenger Hunt Template. Supplies include household items like spoons, balls, frisbees, hula hoops and more. These are some of the best outdoor games using common supplies you have at home. For your next party, grab this set that is perfect for players of all ages and skill levels.

Outdoor Games for Kids PDF – Directions & Supply List

DIY Backyard Games

Outdoor Games & Instructions. Download our popular outdoor games and instructions for nighttime. Fun activities and some of the best lawn games for families after the sun has gone down. | Frugal Coupon Living

Yardzee is such a fun way to get the family up and moving. The game consists of 13 rounds to see who can get the highest score, but you have to score once in each category. It’s so easy to make your own dice for this game using 4×4 blocks of wood. Put them in a bucket to jumble them all up. Get your score cards. | A Turtle’s Life for Me

Jenga is one of our favorite games for family game night, and this Giant Jenga will make playing outdoors way more exciting. It’s easy to make this yourself with 2x4s and some paint. Just watch your toes when the blocks come falling down! It would make a great DIY gift for a family that likes to play games. Just don’t let the tower fall! | A Beautiful Mess

Cornhole is popular at family reunions and festivals for good reason—it’s a blast! It’s a great way to get people of all ages mingling because adults enjoy playing just as much as the kids do, and people get so competitive. You could even get a cornhole trophy to pass around each year to the champions! Corn hole boards are easy to find online or you could make your own cornhole board. | Scrappy Geek

Get the plans to make this DIY backyard bean bag toss, complete with a board and mesh cups to catch the bean bags. Make one before summer, and your kids will have a fun activity to do with their friends outside all summer long. The boards will be great to have on hand for other outdoor family functions, too. | Thrift Diving

You can’t get much more all-American than football… except for maybe this football toss! The concept is pretty simple—toss the football through the holes to score points. The smaller hole is more points, of course. This is one for all ages to enjoy. | Cherished Bliss

Kids and adults alike will love this Outdoor Tic Tac Toe game. It’s a bigger, outdoor-friendly version of the classic game. All you need is a wooden plank and some flat rocks to make your own tic tac toe board and game pieces. You could even use a larger board to make your own Checkers board. | Sustain My Craft Habit

If you watched The Price is Right growing up, you’ll remember Plinko. This DIY Plinko game is just as much fun, and it’s easy to put together with foam board, glue, toothpicks, and a few other simple materials. You don’t even need power tools to make this game! | Happiness is Homemade

The 3 hole washers game is a lot like cornhole, except that you only score points when the washer lands completely in one of the holes. The first team or person to 21 points wins the game. This DIY Cornhole Game another great choice for reunions or camping. | My Crazy Good Life

This giant beer pong game is lots of fun. With big red buckets instead of Solo cups, it may just take you back to your college days. But don’t fret if drinking games aren’t your thing… this is kid-friendly despite the name and would be a lot of fun for the whole family. Stack for easy storage before you put away. | Drugstore Divas

Get your neighbors and friends to join you in a friendly bean bag toss in the yard… no serious DIY skills required. You can either buy bean bags or make them yourself. The clay saucers serve as your targets. Space them out as far apart as you like to see who has the best aim. | Mod Podge Rocks

Who doesn’t love to play the match game? It’s been a favorite since childhood, and it’s simple enough that everyone understands how to play. Kids will have hours of fun matching the giant cards again and again. | Studio DIY

Make some DIY giant dominoes for the family to play with. If you think that all you do with dominoes is stand them up and knock them down, think again! You can read the real rules of dominoes here, but there are so many ways to play with them. And if you DO want to line them up just to knock them down, go for it! | Lemon Thistle

Add this rainbow paver hopscotch game to your backyard to let the kids get some exercise whenever they’re feeling a little restless. You can color coordinate them with your outdoor space if you’d like, but the rainbow colors look so fun. | Happiness is Homemade

Have you ever heard of Kubb? It’s also called Viking Chess or Skulls and Femurs. Sounds pretty tough, right? The game is actually loads of fun once you learn how. Each game requires 2-6 players, and the game goes by quickly, so it’s easy to rotate people in and out if you have a crowd. | Our Handcrafted Life

This ring toss game is extremely portable, so it’s a good idea to take it with you wherever you’ll have a bunch of kids playing together outdoors. Again, this is a simple game that toddlers and preschoolers can play as well, so it’s perfect for all ages. It’s also pretty inexpensive to make. | Mom Endeavors

This DIY ladder golf game, or ladder ball, is easy to assemble or disassemble, making it a wonderful choice for camping trips with the family. The poles come apart and can be laid flat for easy transport and storage. Toss the bolas (the balls tied together) at the rungs of the ladder. Each rung is worth a certain number of points. In ladder toss, the first to 21 without going over wins! | Homemade Heather

If you’ve never played pick up sticks, you’re missing out! It’s an easy game, but it can be so much fun, especially when you’re playing with kids. The object of the game is for someone to drop the bundle of sticks, and then you take turns picking up one stick at a time without moving any others. It’s harder than it sounds. If you move any other sticks, your turn is over. | Delineate Your Dwelling

Get twisted up and tangled up in a game of backyard bubble wrap Twister. You can find large rolls or sheets of bubble wraps on Amazon or sometimes in the moving and packing supplies at your local home goods store. Use one of the large sheets to make a fun game of backyard twister. Use paper plates to trace the circles and color them in. It’ll be a hoot listening to the bubble wrap pop as you play. | Chica Circle

Don’t forget we have a fun shaving cream Backyard Twister Game in our Visual Summer Bucket List Ideas.

Nearly every Southerner has played horseshoes at least a time or two in his or her life. It really is entertaining when you play as pairs. You can easily build your own horseshoe pit in the yard to play this fun game yourselves. And yes, you do need a pit to stop the horseshoes. They’re quite heavy, and you don’t want them flailing along the ground very far! Turn your own backyard into a game pit to paly time and time again. | Creatively Southern

For another cheap and fun game to play with a group of kids, this bowl bean bag toss is perfect. This reminds me of the Grand Prize Game on the Bozo the Clown show. What fun! | One More Moore

Of course competitive games, always need a winner. Declare a winner or victory amoung the opponents with some of these fun trophies or MVP medals. What’s your favorite outdoor game?

The backyard can be fun rain or shine! Look at these fun things to do in the backyard with these Rainy Day Activities for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Add this to you list of things to do this summer host a Backyard Movie Night. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our list of Visual Summer Bucket List Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Toy Story Party Ideas

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

August 15, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Have a Buzz and Woody fan at home? These low-cost Toy Story Party Ideas, birthday decorations, easy recipes and more create the most memorable celebration!

Can you recall the first time you saw Toy Story? You want to know something terrible, I can’t. I know I was in 8th grade and age 14, but I don’t recall seeing it for the first time. I do, however, recall this movie and these characters being apart of my life – like for a long time. I can tell you my favorite scenes, I can recite quotes and embed them into my every day jargon, and I can surely inspire my kids when it comes to dressing up for Halloween (did you see our family costume?) or getting ready for Toy Story 4.

Since I had the twins in 2017, Buzz and Woody have taken on an entirely new meaning. I love dressing the boys alike but I also love allowing them to be their own unique self (as long as it coordinates – right, mamas?!) In an effort to prepare for their next birthday party, I put together these creative Toy Story Birthday Party Ideas.

Toy Story Party Ideas

We’ve put together some of the best DIY Toy Story Birthday Party ideas. These include party favors, DIY birthday party decorations, low-cost party food and more.

Reach for the stars with Woody, fly to infinity and beyond with Buzz, spy on party goers with the sergeant and his army men… whatever it is that inspires your Toy Story inner child, these toy story party ideas will help you create the most perfect and memorable celebration!

Let’s get started!

Party Games

First, you can’t have a party without Toy Story Games and Entertainment!

Do you love Toy Story games? Also take a look at these Toy Inspired Party Games. Ten party games for kids including party games directions and supply list. Set also comes with Snake in my Boot Toy Story Cupcake Toppers and To Infinity & Beyond Straw Toppers! Pin to Pinterest.

Toy Themed Birthday Party Games PDF

Toy Story Birthday Party Printables

Be sure to make these Woody snake in my boot pudding cups with free printables. This recipe is easy and best of all it’s individual. You can give anyone a pudding cup with a slice of Toy Story cake for an easy dessert idea.

Need a good party drink. This recipe is very easy and quick incorporates your favorite astronaut into the party. Serve these tasty Buzz Lightyear Floats with free straw topper printable.

I found the jackpot of printable – save these Drawing from Andy’s Bedroom. Hang them on a rope with clothes pins or tape them to the side of moving boxes and label your boxes at “Andy’s Room!” It makes easy birthday party decorations for your little guy and gal. | Pixar Planet Forums

I love when someone cares about you enough to offer free Toy Story printables, right? Take a look at these Toy Story Party photo booth props. They will add excitment to all your birhtday party photo ideas. | Merriment Design

Toy Story Party Food

So easy. Mr. or Mrs. Potato Head cantaloupe fruit bowls for Toy Story themed birthday party. Fill with a fruit salad and add to the dessert table with whipped cream. | Source Unknown.

Easy peasy alien JELL-O cups. Grab candy eyes and make a really cute birthday party food everyone is ready to dig a spoon into! | The Trophy Wife

Get creative with your treats and now you name each of your foods. I am fairly confident that potato chips and cheese balls are a birthday party staple. Can I get an Amen. Get encouraged by the tablescape at this Toy Story Party. | Dream Makers Party in Orlando (no longer available.)

Toy Story Birthday Party Décor

Party decor is a must and you can’ do little nods to the original Disney movie without breaking the bank. In fact, no Toy Story Party is complete without sergeant and his green army men sneaking down from the second floor to get a peak at the new toys.

It’s all in the details. For your Toy Story The Claw Decor, make this arcade machine claw! Grab aluminum foil, cardboard and a few craft supplies. this would be cute for over the eating table.| The Suburban Mom

Get festive with a Toy Story Fabric Bunting. These are adorable and make a fun toy story backdrop for a party wall where you want photos to take place! I love all these bright colors! If you don’t’ want to buy, I get it’s a very easy DIY garland. Just run to Jo-Anne Fabrics or your local craft store. A few nights in front of the TV and you are done with your low-cost party decor.

Spell out the birthday boy’s (girl’s) name with Toy ABC Story Blocks. | I had trouble finding the source of these boxes, but I found a great tutorial on YouTube.

Get this free welcome door sign and make this easy wreath craft to welcome your guest. You can personalize for your child! Plus all you need is a printer and grapevine wreath from your local Dollar Store. | Merriment Design

Don’t forget the little details like a moving box packed with toys. This is an awesome Toy Story party idea if you are a true fan! Gather all your child’s toys and dump in a box labeled college. Man this photo might drop a few tears when that 18th birthday arrives. | Top It Off Designs on Instagram

Grab a Hamm pig or piggy bank and lay chocolate coins around him. Not only do these coins add some cute party decor but they can also be used as Toy Birthday party favors. Or trade the coins in for some fun things during the party games – they could be fun prizes! | Styling the Moment (no longer available.)

Toy Story Birthday Party Invitations

Save money with these toy story party invitations. Download your free Toy Story Party Invitation and fill in the rest – who, what, when and where! | Kids Party Invites (or get a personalized invitation on Etsy.)

Toy Story Party Favors

You could make personal pizzas and give everyone their own Pizza Planet Box! (No longer available – look on Etsy for more.) It’s also an easy way to serve each of your birthday party guests dinner – who doesn’t love pizza?!

Thank you guests for attending with these free Toy Story printable gift tags – tie to a cute Toy Story Pez Dispenser. Add a litle message or note for a quick and easy party favor. | The Suburban Mom

Party guests will love this party favor that pairs as cute party decorations. Every cowboy need a horse! How precious are these Bullseye Stick Horses? (No longer available.)

Use the toy story colors for this Toy Story Themed Party Favor. Andy is turning 4 – personalized to your child! How cute are these Toy Story bubble wraps? Pick up a bulk count of bubble here. or visit The Dollar Tree. If you are going with a bubble them, make sure you turn on a bubble machine for loads of soapy fun! | Carefree Blonde (no longer available.)

Toy Story Party Outfits

Announce the reason for celebration with a Birthday Story Shirt.

This shirt is no longer available. See more personalized Toy Story Birthday T-Shirts.

Grab your family and dress up like the whole gang. If your family is dressing up, take a look at our Toy Story Family Halloween Costume! I was Jessie and each of my family members gave a little nod to the characters. We had Hamm the pig, stretch dog, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, the aliens and my husband who would rather not dress up as much – wearing a toy story shirt! If I was officially on it, he would have been one of those inflatable rex costumes – just classic!