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March 28, 2023 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer, Travel Leave a Comment

This Pond Nature Journal for Kids is so much fun! Get the kids outside exploring all they can find with this pond scavenger hunt! It’s a great way to look at the beauty of nature together as a family! Just print, and get the search started with nature journaling. You’re sure to see the beauty and get in your steps for the day!

Nature journaling is a fun outdoor activity for families. There are many benefits of nature and journaling is the perfect way to get fresh air, explore your surroundings, or look at the living world differently. Nature journaling can be done with kids, adults, friends, and family. Explore ponds, creeks, rivers, fields, trails, mountains, and more.

Today we will look at what is nature journal, how to create your own nature journal, and our fun pond life journal for young kids.

What is Nature Journaling?

In the same way that one records their thoughts and feelings, nature journaling can be done in parallel. Nature journaling is simply writing down one’s experiences and illustrations in response to the natural world. It’s a relaxing outdoor activity not only for adults but for children too. This fun outdoor activity connects the writer with the great outdoors and living world. Nature journals can be self lead through creative and free thought. Alternatively, nature journaling can be directed using nature observation worksheets or fun outdoor scavenger hunt printables.

How to Start a Nature Journal

To start a nature journal, grab paper and a pencil. That’s it. Free form is a great way to start writing and illustrating the observations you see in our natural world. Keep your paper together in a binder, folder, or notebook to create an exploration journal. A journal can be done over a short period of time like during a day or weekend. Nature journaling can also be done over a long series of time creating a lifelong diary or nature logbook.

How does an observation journal work?

The fun part about having a journal full of observations is that everyone’s will be different. The goal of nature journaling is broad. Journal entries can record changes in animal tracks, sketches of the outdoor environment, or even fictional stories about the environment one’s in.

If freeform is less your jam, we have something fun for you. Learn about our pond life explorer nature journal for young kids. This printable journal set can be used as pondlife activities for preschoolers and a list of their discoveries. Alternatively, take it as part of an outdoor family hike and create your very own exploration nature journal for the family. All the prompts are right there, just waiting to be completed!

Let’s take a look!

Pond Life Activities Printable

I don’t know how often we’ve looked at a pond and just kept walking. But when you take the time to slow down and look at all the beauty, there are so many things to see! In this pond life science activities printable set, experience nature by creating your own pond-life nature journal observations.

The fun part about searching and looking for things related to a pond is that everyone gets to be a part of the fun. We’ve used this activity during sleepovers, campouts, hikes, and even just a fun family day where we put the screens down, and spent time together, face to face.

Included in this pond printable activity:

Pond Explorer Cover Page
Pond Observations Journal
Pond Explorer Reflection Questions
Pond Explorer Nature Scavenger Hunt List (written)
Pond Explorer Outdoor Scavenger Hunt List (with photo prompts)

For many of these natural journaling printables, print as many as you need to make multiple observations. There are prompts to help everyone know what to write or draw, but after that, it’s how they see and perceive it. An observation journal is an easy way to slow down and enjoy the time.

Make sure to grab this nature journal for kids! It has two outdoor scavenger hunts plus nature journal ideas! It’s great for preschoolers, young readers, and early learners!

Nature Observation Worksheets

First, see these nature observation journal prompts. Write the date,t time, weather conditions, location, and season. Draw different things you see on your adventure. Make a checklist of fun things you found and keep fun journal notes.

You can also make pond observations with a fun animal and plant journal. Answer nature journal questions that lead to observations about your pond including …

What did you learn about your visit to the pond?
What would you like to learn about the pond?
What can you do to improve pond life and pond ecosystems?

Nature Scavenger Hunts

Kids love outdoor exploration through a nature scavenger hunt. The pond life activities worksheet includes two types of pond outdoor scavenger hunts including a Pond Scavenger Hunt for Nature and a Pond Scavenger Hunt with Photos.

Find some of the following things at the pond…

Duck
Frog
Lily Pad
Dragonflies
Birds
Insects

For literacy activities, the scavenger hunt with words is meant for emergent readers and older kids who can read. The scavenger hunt with pictures is meant for young kids who did visual images of pond items they can look at and find on their own. Pair up older explorers and younger kids and do both!

Let each child create a check or circle over their items found so little learners can work on their fine motor skills during the small pond theme activities.

More Ideas for Nature Journaling at the Pond

Don’t forget to change it up to work for your needs! Make this printable nature journal for kids your own! You can use it just like it is or change it to something new.

Some fun ideas to personalize this pond life nature journal includes…

Have a fun prize

Don’t forget the prize and make it a friendly competition. It’s always fun to motivate people with a prize! If you can think of fun pond prizes, that is even better. A small prize would be gummy worms (to be like fishing worms!) and a larger prize could even be a fishing pole! Hit the dollar store to see what you can find.

Keep track as you go

If you want to make a point system, adding a counting element is a fun way. Have everyone count how many frogs they find, count the lilypads, and more! This turns the fun into a math activity. I think that we ended up counting 15 frogs and over 30 lilypads on our outdoor pond adventure. We all had a blast using this as our basis! There are so many things that you’ll see that you can add to the list as well. Have fun with it and go with the flow coming up with new ideas as you explore.

Collect fun things

Scientists and naturalists will enjoy having a small bucket or bag to carry the items they collect. Bring your fun trinkets back to the classroom and look at such items under a microscope. You can use such items to make your own nature arts & crafts or add to a fun hands-on nature sensory bin.

Add a photo contest

You’ll undoubtedly see a ton of really cool things while you’re looking around the pond. See who can take the best picture and share it with everyone! Use the nature treasure hunt to create your own photo scavenger hunt with pond items or photograph things not found in the outdoor treasure hunt like…

Pond patterns
Eggs, tadpoles, and frogs to create your own illustrated frog life cycle
Turtles
Cloud patterns

May the best photo win. Use your photos to add to your nature journal scrapbook.

This outdoor pond printable is easy to use and fun as well! Get ready to be in a friendly competition with the kids because you will look for everything, just like they are!

What ages can participate in this pond journal activity?

These pond life journal activities can be used for those young and old. Anyone who holds observation skills. There are endless ways that you can use this fun nature journal. Take it to the preschool classroom with toddlers. Share the skills of a naturalist and call each of your young tots scientists as they explore nature. You can also print these field guides for a family vacation or a fun trip to the countryside. Carry a magnifying glass, binoculars, a notebook, a writing utensil, and a bucket to collect fun things.

Once the weather starts to warm up, it’s the perfect time to get outside and get started with naturalists of all ages.

Pond Nature Journal PDF

Have fun with this printable natural journal activity pack! It’s the perfect way to explore anything and everything that is near and in the pond!

All you need to do is download this Pond Activities Nature Printable PDF and get out the door! Don’t stress if you can’t find everything – just remember to have fun! (You can print the PDF in black and white as well!)

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More Outdoor Journaling Ideas for Kids

Want to begin more themed journaling? Take a look at these nature journaling examples that you can use with kids. Each of these printable outdoor activities can be adapted into outdoor journaling or taking notes about nature observations.

Camping Journal

First, take a look at this camping journal for kids. This free printable outdoor journal for kids includes the camper’s profile page, camping 101 facts, coloring page, camping friends information, camping memories page, camping lessons page, a photo wall or camping scrapbook, and a camping drawing page. Pin to Pinterest.

Hiking Journal

Be sure to check out the free printable Hiking Journal and Hiking Trails Bucket List! This outdoor sports activity includes a list of some of the best hiking trails in the US. At each location, keep notes about the trail observations including trail conditions, the distance walked, the time it took, the terrain, and more. This nature journal for families can be printed as many times as you’d like keeping a full index of nature observations on the hiking trails you take. Pin to Pinterest.

Bullet Journaling

Bullet journaling is an excellent resource for journaling about nature. Instead of a blank page or page with lines, a bullet journal (or BoJo) is a series of dots. The writing connects the dots to create beautiful graphics, calendars, notes, sketches, and more. Similar to a wreck journal, it’s a free page for free thought and freedom of direction. Pin to Pinterest.

Outdoor Hunt for Kids

One of the best ways to explore the outdoors is to move around and not stay in one place. This Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is perfect for exploration in your own backyard. If you are at a campsite, use this Camping Scavenger Hunt instead to explore fields, lakes, the fireside, and more. Pin to Pinterest.

I Spy Nature

This nature walk activity pack is perfect for young scientists. Teachers can use it as lesson plans or parents can use it as a weekend adventure. It includes a nature color wheel, a cloud spotter window, a nature walk scavenger hunt, and a leaf spotter. It’s a different way o look at nature when fun little printables for kids.

Outdoor Activities for Kids

Once you finish your outdoor journaling, enjoy the outdoors. These Outdoor Minute to Win it Games are full of fun activities for kids and adults. These games will release endorphins. Fresh oxygen, laughter, and fun games create a memorable experience. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked for you. Share your pond observations with us. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Themed Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, New Year, Valentine’s Day, Easter & more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next party.

Family Fun Hotel Scavenger Hunt

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March 20, 2023 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Travel Leave a Comment

Planning a trip where there is a hotel stay included? This Hotel Scavenger Hunt is the best! The kids will love searching the hotel room and areas for all the clues on this printable paper. Not only will this make your time at the hotel fun and adventurous, but it’s also a great way for the family to have a blast together, too. Full of unique and great clues, this resort scavenger hunt printable is great fun for the whole family!

Staying at a hotel is always a fun time! The bright lights, the long hallways, the big rooms – it’s all super exciting! No matter where you are in a hotel or restore, there is always something to look at. These fun Resort Scavenger Hunt Clues are the perfect balance of excitement, and logic – and that means that it’s a great way for everyone to join in on the fun.

The great thing about this family scavenger hunt printable is that there are more than enough items to look for! Arriving at a hotel and using this printable activity as a way to get everyone acclimated to the hotel is a fun way to calm those travel nerves. Just be ready – the race will be on to see who can find the most clues either in a set amount of time or first to finish!

What makes this a fun scavenger hunt with a twist?

Typically scavenger hunts are reserved for at home or on a holiday like Easter or Valentines’ Day. What makes this an epically fun, unique scavenger hunt is the treasure hunt is set outside the home, often outside one’s own city or hometown. It’s a hotel scavenger hunt that makes a great activity for a resort, motel, conference center, hostel, or even a VRBO or Airbnb.

Family vacations and travel plans are so fun! While traveling in a plane or a car can be daunting and tiresome, that doesn’t mean that arriving at the hotel has to be a time to sleep. Use that travel energy and explore the room and layout of the hotel! This would be super fun for a family vacation, staycation, or even a birthday party with a hotel stay!

Some other fun ideas to use for this hotel scavenger hunt printable could be:

Family Reunion Activity
Weekend family fun
Fun Birthday Scavenger Hunt idea for a hotel staycation
Vacation activity to do while resting at the hotel
Indoor activity on a rainy day
Hotel exploration and discovery

An interactive indoor scavenger hunt is a great way to get acclimated or to fill the downtime at the hotel while waiting for your next family activity or adventure. Use it as exploration and getting to know your surroundings or as team building for friends and extended family.

Hotel Scavenger Hunt Clues and Ideas

Everyone will have a blast with these fun clues. These scavenger hunt clues were created so that all ages can join in the fun! Even if someone isn’t old enough to read, they can still see the pictures and be on the lookout for those items. There are two pages of clues that range from items to find in a hotel, to shapes and colors to be on the lookout for.

See a sneak peek below of the printable scavenger hunt PDF so that you know exactly what it looks like!

Hotel scavenger hunt items include:

coffee pot
do not disturb sign
luggage cart
workout center
brochure
front desk
swimming pool
fire extinguisher

These are just a few of the items that the kids (and adults) can try to spot in the hotel! And who knows, you may end up finding even more fun items that you have to add to your own scavenger hunt list!

Make it Your Own!

Each user can make this scavenger hunt personal. Since we are all visiting different scavenger hunt locations and have various scavenger hunt participants, try some of these fun ideas to make the treasure hunt your own.

Hotel scavenger hunt ideas include…

Have a Fun Prize

Grab a few party favors or rewards for a special treat at the end of the hunt. A small prize can also act as a souvenir. Visiting Disney? Then grab a few princess party favors or mickey gifts off the internet before you travel. Hnad these items out to reward success at the end of the treasure hunt.

Count As You Go

Use the provided checklist for a hotel but allow the checklist items to add up. For example, did your team find multiple fire extinguishers? If they found 5, make that five points toward the scavenger hunt checklist total. The most points at the end of a set amount of time, wins.

Hotel Photo Scavenger Hunt

Create a virtual scavenger hunt and split up but make sure each team has a smartphone. Instead of giving each player a hotel scavenger hunt list of items, allow them to use their smartphone for a hotel photo scavenger hunt

Play like this… “The first item is a pillow.” Each team has to race and take a picture of a pillow in a group text. This can be a pillow on the couch in the lobby or a pillow in the hotel room. In the same format, have the mediator text “the next item is a local map.” Each team will race to take a picture of a local map and text it to the group. The team that returns the first image to the group, wins that round. Continue on with fun items like

- room number
- fitness room
- red chair
- funny picture in the hallway
- vending machine item
- etc.

Use the scavenger hunt checklist of items to guide the moderator in this phone scavenger hunt game.

This game is so much fun for an older group of teens or young adults. Heck, even grannie and gramps will have a good time with this fast-paced fun game.

What are the rules for this resort treasure hunt?

Since a hotel treasure hunt is a public scavenger hunt, it’s essential to go over a few rules. Manors and teaming up are two of the most important scavenger hunt rules.

The indoor scavenger hunt rules are a combination of the hotel rules and your family rules. Make sure that the kids know that they shouldn’t be wandering around the hotel alone and to always be with an adult from their own family while looking for things. It’s important to also team up young kids and older kids.

Also, abide by the rules of the hotel that there is no running or disturbing the other guests! Have them take a pencil so that they can mark off the items as they find them!

Who is this Hotel Photo Scavenger Hunt for?

Kids: This printable PDF is really for all ages. Make sure that the littles pair up with the big kids or adults – and have a blast. It’s a great way to burn off extra energy before a slower-paced activity.

Teens: Even the tweens will join in on the fun! Just be sure to remind them of that no-running rule – as teens can get pretty competitive!

Adults: Absolutely! Adults love good friendly competition and the ability to gloat the rest of the trip. It’s always fun to pair an adult up with one of the kids!

Hotel Scavenger Hunt PDF

Have a fun vacation with this epically fun Hotel Scavenger Hunt printable for kids. Get to know your resort, create a rainy day activity or explore your new environment.

All you need to do is download this Hotel Scavenger Hunt Printable PDF, and take it with you to the hotel. If there is something that you can’t find, just omit it and keep going! (You can print it in black and white as well to save on ink!)

Included in this fun hotel scavenger hunt list are two versions. These hotel scavenger hunt examples can be used together or separately.

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More Scavenger Hunt Printables

Fune exploration and treasure hunts don’t have to end on the vacation. Try some of these fun scavneger hunt ideas at home, outdoors, or for a special holiday or occasoin.

We love scavenger hunts because they’re perfect for any time of the year! Here are some other great activities and ideas to use!

Also, check out plenty of other Printable Scavenger Hunt Ideas!

Traveling? This Road Trip Activities and Travel Journal for Kids is another great idea to have for the car ride or plane ride to your destination! Make sure you add our printable car games too for your adventure!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your hotel scavenger hunt ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Disney World Bucket List

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November 7, 2022 by administrator Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Travel Leave a Comment

Print this Disney World Bucket List out now, as you begin thinking about visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth! Trust me, you’ll want to make sure you do everything on this ultimate list of Disney experiences – so include it in your planning!

Disney World is probably at the top of most families’ “Must Visit” list, especially if they have small children. It’s one of the most visited vacation spots in the world each year, and it’s obvious why. Where else can you find so many characters from your childhood, so many delicious foods and treats, and so many fun rides and shows all in one place?!

There is so much to do in Disney World, you can spend an entire week there and still not see and do everything. That’s why we’ve created a list of the things you don’t want to miss on your visit. This “Bucket List” will make your vacation fun too, I’m sure, since it’s like a scavenger hunt to mark off everything on the list!

Disney World Bucket List Printable for Families

Isn’t it cute?! Just reading over the list makes me want to book a trip to Orlando right away!

I mention this bucket list is for families, but ANYONE can print it and check off the boxes.

Couples. Friends. Solo travelers. Basically, anyone planning a Disney World vacation can benefit from this list.

And it’s better to print this bucket list for Disney World as you begin planning your trip, rather than waiting until you leave. That way, you can be strategic about the 20 items on the list to ensure you get them done while on vacation.

What’s Included in this Bucket List?

Here’s the 20 items you’ll be doing as you complete this bucket list:

Meet Mickey Mouse – because who wouldn’t do this before they left his home?
Take a picture in front of Cinderella’s Castle
Take a silly “on the ride” photo – there are plenty of fun rides for this!
Buy pins for a lanyard
Find 20 Hidden Mickey shapes – No one knows the exact number there are, but it’s been reported there are 1,000 Hidden Mickeys in WDW!
Dine at Be Our Guest and try the “grey stuff”
Eat a Dole Whip from Aloha Isle – Trust me, you’ll want to try one!
Watch a Parade
Buy a Christmas ornament from Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe
Pick up the old fashioned phone in The Chapeau Hat Shop
Get embroidered Mickey ears
Get 10 autographs from characters – Don’t forget a souvenir autograph book!
Spin really fast on the Mad Hatter Tea Cups
Give Ariel a dinglehopper
Ride the carousel
Take a photo with Mickey-shaped balloons – And maybe buy a few??
Watch the Dapper Dans
Get Pixie Dusted at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Watch the fireworks
See the kiss goodnight at Cinderella’s Castle

Disney Bucket Checklist Set

Disney Family Bucket List Printable

We are offering this bucket list in two different colors, one for girls and one for boys. Print one or both, your choice. The red and yellow option is a bit gender-neutral, but we wanted to make one fit for Disney princess too!

Download our Disney Bucket List printable set. This set includes two styles (a yellow and red pattern and a pink and purple pattern.)

While you are in Disney World mode, be sure to check out our other Disney Printables too! Pin to Pinterest.

We also have The Best Copycat Disney Recipes if you aren’t able to take a trip to Disney World for your favorites just yet! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Seasonal Bucket Lists for Every Occasion. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at this awesome Disney Photo Spot Checklist and Bingo Board. Say Cheese! Enjoy a guide to the best photo spots in all Disney World parks including the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom. Download this free Disney Bingo checklist printable to keep track of your great photo opportunities, Disney selfie locations, & character photo challenge. This is a fun family activity for visiting the Disney parks in Orlando, Florida. Pin to Pinterest.

Are you and your family headed to the most magical place on earth? If so, you will need these fun family activities. Download and print this free Disney Scavenger Hunt and Disney World Challenges today! See how many you can check off the list! Pin to Pinterest.

Best Photo Spots in Disney World Parks

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November 7, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media, Travel Leave a Comment

Say Cheese! Enjoy a guide to the best photo spots in all Disney World parks including the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Animal Kingdom. Download this free Disney Bingo checklist printable to keep track of your great photo opportunities, Disney selfie locations, & character photo challenge. This is a fun family activity for visiting the Disney parks in Orlando, Florida.

Disney World is a magical place for people of all ages. With four theme parks, two water parks, and more than thirty resorts, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. If you’re looking for the best photo spots in Disney World, there is a way to do that! Introducing this Disney Photo Spots Checklist and Bring printable! This is the best way to spend your time at Disney wisely! These are Disney World photo spots worth checking out!

How to Take the Best Photos at Disney

Are you headed to Orlando, Florida? If you are going on your dream vacation, you will of course want to turn some memories into amazing snap shots. Since you have this printable that gives you the best photo spots at Disney, you may be wondering how you can take the best photos at Walt Disney World.

Give these tips a try:

1. Timing is everything

Try to take your photos during off-peak hours when there are fewer people around. This will help you avoid crowds and get the best shots. In addition to finding an uncrowded spot, capture the moment. If you see your children in a belly laugh moment, go ahead and take a dozen or so photos. You can erase the excess later after you capture the best moment in a picture.

2. Bring a tripod

This will help you take clear, steady photos that are perfect for capturing memories. Tripods can be a lot of work to remember, but they will help you take amazing pictures.

3. Use a DSLR camera or Your Phone’s Camera

If you have one, use it! This will give you the best quality photos. Don’t forget about your phone’s camera as well! Play with the lighting and some of the camera app lenses. In this photo, we adjusted the late afternoon lighting to give my daughter a perfect silhouette with her Mickey Balloon.

4. Be patient and have fun!

If you’re waiting for a perfect shot, be patient. It’ll be worth it in the end. At the end of the day, remember to have fun and enjoy your time at Disney World!

5. Disney PhotoPass Service

If you are looking for a concierge memory maker, consider the Disney Photo Pass. This will allow you to become hands off when it comes to taking the photos of your amazing vacation. From plastic card encoded card with a chip or your MagicBand, simply scan your card/band with the park’s official photographers. For a flat rate, you can have your unlimited family photos taken by every photographer in the park and get all the photos attached to your account. It’s easy to link your photos to your Disney account! You can use your MagicBand, Disney PhotoPass card, theme park ticket or annual pass. Read more on their Frequently Asked Questions page.

Frugal Savings Tip: Why reinvent the wheel?! Even if you don’t pay for the Disney Photo Pace, pay attention to the Disney Photo Pass spots. The Disney team and photopass photographers have already done all the hard work. Trust us, they know their great photo spots and backdrops. They are trying to sell hundreds of photos in these dream locations.

Finding the Best Photo Spots at Disney

While the printable does list all of the best photo spots at Disney, here are some of my favorite places listed. The best photo spots in Disney World need to be known and I’m going to tell you ALL about them!

When it comes to taking a photo at Disney, some of the best photo spots include:

Magic Kingdom Photo Spots

Main Street USA
Tomorrowland
Liberty Square

Epcot Photo Spots

World Discovery
World Nature
World Celebration
World Showcase

Animal Kingdom Photo Spots

Dinoland
Pandora
Africa
Asia

Hollywood Studios Photo Spots

Hollywood Boulevard
Toy Story Land
Galaxy’s Edge
Echo Lake

Don’t worry, each Disney Park is listed on the printable with the perfect photo spots available! These are just some of the best photo spots the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot offer!

Taking a selfie is so much fun, you don’t want to forget to take a selfie or two when you go! In addition, take a look at some of these selfie ideas.

Magic Kingdom Selfie Spots

The Purple Wall
Cinderella’s Castle
Mainstreet Balloons
Tangled Restrooms

Epcot Selfie Spots

Giant Troll in Norway
Gardens & Temple in China
Trevy Fountain in Italy

Animal Kingdom Selfie Spots

Moss Wall World of Pandora
Floating Mountains at World of Pandroa
Tree of Life
Harambe Market in Africa

Hollywood Studios Selfie Spots

The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Pixar Ball
Star War’s Galaxy Edge
Sunset Boulevard Shops

Character Selfie Challenge

In this free Disney printable, make sure you also check out the Character Selfie Challenge, where you can challenge yourself to get a selfie with as many characters as possible.

Tiana at Princess Fairytale all in Magic Kingdom
Goofy at Epcot’s main entrance
Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus in Epcot
Kevin on Discovery Island in Animal Kingdom
Doc McStuffins at Animation Courtyard in Hollywood Studios
Mickey and Minnie Mouse at Red Carpet Dreams in Hollywood Studios

Instagram Walls

Snag a picture at one of the best Instagram Walls, which are also listed on this printable.

The Purple Wall at Tomorrowland Terrace in the Magic Kingdom
The Candystripe Wall at the Confectionery in the Magic Kingdom
The Bubble Gum Wall at Spaceship Earth in Epcot
You are Most Beautiful Wall near Harambe Market in the Animal Kingdom
Popsicle Stick Wall at the exit of the Toy Story Midway Mania Ride in Hollywood Studios

Disney Photo Bingo

As you have fun at Disney, make sure you check out this Disney Photo Bingo, also listed on the printable. This is a game you can print out for when you actually head to Disney World. The idea is to get a BINGO by doing what’s listed on the card! You can try and fill the whole card or just a whole row.

Go ahead and print off this Disney Spot Checklists & Bingo. With this printable ready to go, you’re bound to have more fun at Disney than you ever imagined.

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More Disney Fun

Do you still need MORE to do at Disney World?

Are you wondering if there is something you are missing when you visit Walt Disney World? With the parks so spread out and big, there is bound to be something that only an insider knows about… you know, Disney Secrets! We gathered some of the best Disney Insider tips for your next Disney World vacation so you are sure to make the most of your time there.

In addition, you have your very on Disney planner right here! Start checking things off your Disney World Bucket List! This includes a list of fun things to do at the Magic Kingdom. Pin to Pinterest.

If you love a good checklist, check this out. Enjoy this Disney World Scavenger Hunt and Disney World Challenges. Make it a game amoung the family or against each other. Pin to Pinterest.

Love a good Disney activity? Enjoy these Free Disney World printables. Worksheets, activities, décor and more. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your Disney Bingo printable with amazing photo ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

In your opinion, what are the best photo spots at Disney Resorts and all the Disney Lands?

The Beach Games List – Must Have Beach Activities!

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August 30, 2022 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Summer, Travel Leave a Comment

Seventeen super fun beach games for kids and adults. This Beach Games List PDF gives you everything you need to have fun on the beach. Use for family outings, a day trip to the beach, a fun birthday celebration, or a simple way to spend time by the water. All these beach activities are age-appropriate from youth to adults.

It’s time to stop spending time on the beach laying out and do something fun and active instead. These best beach games are so much fun. Once you get started, you’ll find yourself excited to work your way down the list. These games are great for parties on the beach and are a great way to hang out and unwind.

How do you make a beach day fun?

Being at the beach is fun in itself but there are always wants to amp up the fun. With the beach providing the perfect setting for having “fun in the sand and sun“, why not use all that open space to create some fun memories playing games? Just be ready for everyone at the beach to want to join in on the fun.

If you are looking for a list of the best beach activities, try some of the following.

Sand Angels: Make sand angels – use seaweed, shells and other beach items to decorate her face
Sand Castle: Split into teams and have a sand castle contest. Teammates will try to build the most attractive or largest sandcastles around.
Beach Volleyball: Play beach volleyball. Use a volleyball net or draw a line in the sand near the water’s edge.
Ball Games: Play classic and new ball games like bucket ball, bocce ball, paddle ball, spike ball, or beer pong for the adults (totally counts, right?)
Tug of War: Another classic game perfectly played in the sand. Twist it up and add a trench in the middle filled with water. See which team is the strongest!
Baseball at Sunset: Grab your mitt and play the most beloved game in America. You could even play with a tennis ball for added distance.

Of course we find beach games are a perfect way to create memories, break the ice and bond.

The great part about setting up beach party games is that it’s not a hard process at all. Most of these games require minimal prep and effort and need just a few easy supplies. They might all fit in your beach bag for easy toting. Before you know it, there will be friendly competition happening all around.

17 Fun and Exciting Beach Games to Play!

Have fun going through the great beach games listed below. They’re easy and fun and perfect for kids of all ages. These beach activities are a must have and as you will see they are really fun. Plenty of laughter included. Be sure to include sunscreen because they are so distracting, you might forget to take a break and add an extra layer.

Beach Theme Scavenger Hunt

With so many cool things to see on the beach, this beach treasure hunt is certain to be a blast. Just create a list of treasures, split into two teams, and see who can find all the items first. Make certain that you add some fun and wacky things that you’d only be able to find on the beach.

Supplies: paper, pencil, beach scavenger hunt list

Mini Golf

You don’t need a golf course to play golf. Just bring a few clubs from home (or pick up some cheap ones at a second-hand store) and make the beach be your course. Dig a hole in the sand and put or put a few cups out to try and hit the balls into. Use your creativity to play just like a real round of golf where the person with the lowest swings wins.

Supplies: cups, golf ball, golf clubs

Squirt Ball Relay

The quicker you are here, the better. Grab a blown-up beach ball and a squirt gun full of water and see who can use the water from the squirt gun to push the ball across the sand to the finish line. Don’t worry, you’ll more than likely run out of water and have to run to the water and fill up during this time!

Supplies: beach ball, water gun

Beach Towel Parachute

The concept of this game is fun and addicting. Have a beach ball in the middle of a beach towel. Have two people hold the tall and use it to bounce the beach ball up and down. The more bounces, the better because if it hits the ground, you have to start counting all over again.

Supplies: beach ball, beach towel

Musical Towels

The same rules apply here as musical chairs but you use towels instead. Lay the towels out on the sand, have the music playing, and let everyone walk around and do their best to scramble to a towel once the music stops!

Supplies; beach towels, radio/music player

Beach Bowling

Put those empty water bottles to good use. Line them up in the sand and then use a ping pong ball and try to knock them down. Can you do a strike? Only time will tell!

Supplies: empty water bottles

Shell Shuffle

Who can balance the shell the best? All you need to do is balance dry sand on a spoon and place a shell on top and the race is on. Who can carry the shell back and forth the quickest without it falling off?

Supplies: shells, sand, spoons

Hole Sand Hole

If you’ve ever played cornhole, you’re going to have a leg up on this game. Start by digging five holes into the sand and make certain to give them a bit of space in the sand as well. Use a ball and do your best to fit the ball into the holes so start racking up the points.

Supplies: balls

Flick n Sticks

This game is fast and fun to set up! All you need are 4 sticks/stakes, 4 cups (2 pairs of the same color), and a frisbee. Put the stakes in the sand several feet apart from one another. (You can decide the distance and can easily shorten or lengthen it as needed.) Split into teams of 2 and have each team stand at a stake. Take turns tossing the frisbee back and forth with the main goal of getting points. Points are earned by throwing the frisbee in between the 2 stakes and extra points are also earned for knocking the cup off the stakes as well.

Supplies: stakes/sticks, cups, frisbee

Frisbee Golf

Who says you need a frisbee golf course? Just set out some fun beach items and use your frisbee to toss and get as close as you possibly can. The one who throws the flying disc closest wins that “hole”.

Supplies: beach items, frisbee

Water Bucket Relay

Such a fun water challenge to play! Grab a cup and a couple of buckets and get geared up. Each person takes the empty cup, runs and gets water in it, then takes that cup of water and runs to the empty bucket to fill it up. The first person or team to fill their bucket wins!

Supplies: plastic cups, buckets

Beach Blow

It’s time to get down on your hands and knees and dig! Take a spoon or a small shovel and dig out a path. Then drop a ping pong ball into the groves, grab a straw, and blow your air through the straw to move the ping pong ball down the path. If you don’t want to dig two paths for competition, just set a timer and see who can complete it the fastest.

Supplies: spoon/small shovel, straw, ping pong ball

Hot Potato

Since you’re on the beach it just makes sense to pass around a beach ball instead of a potato, right? Have everyone sit in a circle and start passing the ball around while the music is playing. Be quick and careful with your passes as the person who is holding the beach ball when the music stops is out of the game.

Supplies: beach ball, music player

Sponge Relay

Just how much water does a sponge really hold? You’re about to find out. Have sponges in a bucket of water at the start line, and an empty bowl at the finish line. Once “go” is said, each person then has to grab a soaked sponge, sprint down to the empty bucket, squeeze out the water, then head back to do it all over again. The team who fills the empty bowl overflowing with water first wins!

Supplies: sponges, bowls

Beach Ball Relay

Air up those beach balls and get ready to run. Have each team line up, one behind each other, and get ready. The first person grabs the ball, sprints to the other end of the beach, and then sprints back to hand off to the next person in their relay line. The kicker? If the ball gets dropped at any point in time, they have to start over and do it again!

Supplies: beach balls

Pass the Water

Do you have what it takes to not spill a drop? Have teams line up in a row and give the first person in line a cup of water. Once “go” is said, the person holding the water cup full of water has to hold the cup over their hand and pour out the water into the empty cup of the person behind them. Do this until the entire team has done it and then see what team has the most water in the final cup!

Supplies: cups

Wet Shirt Relay

Line up the teams and get ready to “wring” out some fun. Have a bucket with a t-shirt in it, ready to go. The first person in line grabs the wet shirt and sprints across the beach to an empty bucket or bowl, waiting to be filled. The person wrings all the water out of the shirt and then takes the shirt back to the next person in line who starts the process again. The first team to fill the bucket with water wins!

Supplies: beach bucket or bowl, T-shirts

Beach Games List Printable

Ready to have these hilarious beach games list in your hand? Grab it now!

The next time you’re headed to the beach, don’t forget to take along this Beach Games List PDF. These games to play on the beach are certain to help you have a fun time!

Get the Beach Games Printable Set

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share a picture of your family games at the beach. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Need beach tips? Take a look at these Beach Hacks and Tips from a Floridian. Pin to Pinterest to save for later.

Don’t forget to check out these Beach Camping Basics & Tips. Pin to Pinterest to save for later!

Outdoor Summer Games for the Kids are a great way to get them out and excited for the summer days! Play in the backyard, park, or neighborhood. Perfect for a big field! Pin to Pinterest to save for later!

Do quick and easy games appeal to you? Grab these 60 second Minute to Win it Games with Water. Perfect for beach activity, on the lawn, at youth group or even a birthday party. So much fun! Pin to Pinterest.

Originally published June 29, 2021.

Best Things to Do at Hersheypark + Win 8 Hersheypark Tickets

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August 16, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Travel 32 Comments

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:

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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.

Really Fun Games to Play in the Car!

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

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

On the road again….

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

How do you make a car ride fun?

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

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

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

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

Road Trip Games to Play in the Car

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alphabet Categories: MORE

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

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

Road Trip Car Games Printable

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

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

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

What you get with purchase:

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

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

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

Get the Games to Play in the Car Printable Set

Free Printable Car Games to Play

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

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More Road Trip Fun!

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

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

Road Trip Games to Buy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Free Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable and Sand Bucket Beach Craft

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April 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer, Travel

On your beach vacation, be sure to download a free Beach Scavenger Hunt printable and beach craft. Keep the kids busy with a sand bucket & cute outdoor treasure hunt!

Okay, we all know vacations aren’t always relaxing. Often family vacations are echoed with “what’s next?!” While the sand and waves are really fun, it’s possible you will hear cries of “I’m bored” or my favorite “I don’t know what to do!” If you are looking for activities for the beach, take a look at this fun list of beach activities for the kids (and kids at heart!)

What are some fun things to do at the beach?

Summer is the perfect time of year to head to the beach. If you are looking for fun beach activities, we have a really good checklist of ideas for kids of all ages. From games, to water play, contests and more, you will have so much fun you might have to set a timer to remind you to reapply sunscreen! It’s easy to burn when you are distracted!

Some of our favorite activities include…

Beach Games: Beach games are perfect for using common items you already have in the sand. Ideas include beach Frisbee golf, water relays, beach bowling and more. They are beach activities that will fill the entire day and give someone the claim of victory!
Sand Castle Contest: Divide in teams and see who can build the best sand castle. The whole team can look for natural decorations like seashells, seaweed and more.
Sand Pictionary: Use the sand to play Pictionary. Divide in teams. Teammates will draw pictures in the sand while their team tries to guess. Items can include an ocean animal, objects found on the beach and more.
Fly at Kite: We all know about kites but how often do you get the perfect day to do this outdoor activity? The beach is perfect for giving the right amount of wind to fly a kite.
Beach Crafts: Using sea shells and other beach items, turn your finds into art work. You can also upcycle trash found on the beach for a fun beach craft. Ideas include water bottle jelly fish, sand Play-doh and more.
Beach Party: While on your beach vacation, have a beach themed party. This can include a pirate party, kid’s baby shark party, adult white party, or even a teen glow in the dark neon party.
Minute to Win It Games with Water: Enjoy these water games for kids that last only 60 seconds.
Have a Beach Treasure Hunt: Divide in groups for a team building scavenger hunt. Use a beach scavenger hunt list to find items commonly found on the beach.

If you are headed to the beach this summer, consider this free printable Beach Scavenger Hunt for the kids. It will busy them for awhile. Consider filling as well, their bucket with a snack and drink while they look! This is also good for red flag days when the sea is rough and you can’t get in the ocean.

Beach Tip: consider shipping beach toys from amazon to your beach vacation home. Alternatively, when you arrive at your rented beach house, see if toys were left behind. Many houses end up with renters leftover beach items and supplies. You can also hit the dollar store when you arrive at the beach and leave behind any beach supplies you do not want to cart back home.

Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable Craft

Ready to create this beach scavenger hunt for your trip? Get this free printable, laminate and add to your sand bucket. It’s a perfect activity for the kids and will keep the busy in the sun!

Supplies

Many of these beach craft supplies you might have at home. This is a general list of items we used but you do not necessarily need anything more than a bucket, pencil and the printable beach treasure hunt checklist.

White Cardstock
Corner Punch (we used Martha Stewart)
Pencil
Glue Gun or Adhesive Spray
String or Twine
Beach Pail
Optional Supply Idea: Fill pail with water bottle sunscreen and a snack.

Beach Scavenger Hunt PDF

We have plenty of beach checklists and outdoor scavenger hunts but the the beach treasure hunt printable is on us. Just for you to instantly download create your treasure hunt craft.

The beach house scavenger hunt checklist includes…

beach ball
sand castle
pail
beach chair
umbrella
shell
pink shirt
shovel
red swim shorts
beach towel
seaweed
pretty rock
seagull
flip flops
sunglasses
float

For this list of beach scavenger hunt ideas, anything that can be collected is added to the sand bucket. If it can not be picked up, a check is placed beside the beach item checklist or a photo is taking (more on a photo beach scavenger hunt below.)

This is a free beach scavenger hunt printable. Get this Beach Scavenger Hunt and all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Free Printables. Enter your name and email address and we will send you a link and password for access to your free downloads.

By using this digital download you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. If you do not have a printer, follower directions on how to print at a local print shop like Staples Copy Center.

Directions

It’s very easy to create this craft once you have your beach scavenger hunt digital download.

Open the printable scavenger hunt in your PDF viewer.

Place card stock in your printer.

Push Print.

You may out the square and trim the corners with a Corner Punch (we used a Martha Stewart punch. It’s a fun craft too to have on hand.)

At this stage, you have the option to laminate your printable to keep it water proof.

Use a glue gun or adhesive spray to stick the beach scavenger checklist to your beach pail.

Tie the pencil with twine to the bucket.

We think a fun option is to fill pail with a few beach items. Consider adding a water bottle, sunscreen and a snack. Everyone knows the sun makes you crave a tasty beach snack.

Beach Photo Scavenger Hunt

This scavenger hunt is perfect for young kids but you can easily convert it into a beach scavenger hunt for adults, teens or youth. Turn this checklist into a Beach Photo Scavenger Hunt.

Race to see who can find the items first. In order to put a check by the beach item, teams must take a photograph of the item. This can be done with a camera or cell phone.

Leave a comment below. On your next adventure, be sure to share what ocean activities you did and add your own ideas too.

Happy fun in the sun and enjoy your beach travels!

More Beach Fun

If you are hitting the beach, we have a huge list of beach tips and ideas. In addition to the beach scavenger hunt free printable, take a look at our our Beach Tips and Tricks for creative ideas to keep your trip flawless and efficient. For something improved and updated, also enjoy these Beach Hacks from a Floridian! Pin to Pinterest.

Are you looking for more fun activities during the summer? Don’t forget our Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids. Bucket lists are perfect for organizing a family and giving a visual checklist of summer fun for kids and adults. Pin to Pinterest.

If you love treasure hunts for kids, take a look at this huge list of Scavenger Hunt Ideas. Hundreds of scavenger hunt clues and riddles that are perfect for any season including summer, winter, spring, fall and holidays including birthdays, back to school, Christmas and more. So many fun ideas for perfect scavenger hunt at home or during travel. You can also grab our printable set of year-round scavenger hunts and use them as each holiday and season arrives. This is the best package to cover you for every major holiday. Pin to Pinterest.

The beach scavenger hunt checklist was originally published June 4, 2016. Updated April 12, 2022.