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Fun Things to Do at a Spa Party for Kids & Teens

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August 23, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Are you throwing a spa birthday party for someone special? Download this printable Spa Party Planning Guide, which includes spa-tacular activities, spa games, and a spa party supplies list to stay organized. It’s time to SPARTY!

Create an unforgettable experience with a spa party day. A relaxing day of fun is such a unique idea for a girls or teen birthday party. While an on the go rotating spa is fun. Or going to a popular spa near me would be epic, it’s possible to make it DIY. Keeps things low key, and on a budget still allowing your guests to walk away feeling pampered and relaxed.

Spa Party for Girls

When it comes to planning a great party filled with fabulous spa ideas for kids, you can get so much inspiration from all of the great spa parties you’ve seen at day spas. But why not start a new tradition and create your own fun and affordable kids spa birthday party?

There’s no need to spend a fortune at a day spa to enjoy some relaxation and pampering. You can easily create your own soothing spa party at home! Here are some great ideas for a spa party for games and activities to make your kids spa birthday party a hit for girls of all ages.

Hosting a spa themed party is a great way to celebrate any special occasion, whether it’s a birthday, sleepover or just another school break.

Want an idea of fun things to do at a spa party? Keep reading for some helpful tips on how to make your very own spa party for kids.

Make your own facial masks! All you need is some simple ingredients like oatmeal, honey, and yogurt. Let your guests mix up their own concoctions and then relax while they wait for the facials and masks to work their magic.
Give everyone a manicure or pedicure. If you don’t want to do this yourself, consider hiring a local nail tech to come to the party and allow everyone to pick out their nail polish.
Have a fashion show! Everyone can strut their stuff in their new spa robes and slippers.
Set up a relaxation station with calming music, scented candles, and soft pillows.
Play some fun spa-themed games like guessing the scent of essential oils or blindfolded makeovers.
Bring in a masseuse with massage chairs and massage tables. Lack the budget for hiring too many people? Create a couples massage day, only with the girls. Have him/her teach you techniques at the beginning of the party then pair up and give your partner a massage. Don’t forget to switch!

Over all, spa events are relaxing so there is not to add to much excitement. Often the sounds, scents and atmosphere will be all that you need to stage the celebration.

Who is this spa party for?

There are a host of girls who would enjoy this special celebration.

Kids: A spa party is perfect for kids. It transitions them to becoming a young lady. Host at home or at a nail salon.

Teens: Coming up with a teen birthday party idea can sometimes be a challenge. They grow out of the princess and mermaid theme quickly. Instead give them a day of relaxing fun.

Mom to Be: Hosting a baby shower. If you are combining ages, these ideas are prefect for allowing everyone to feel pampered especially the pregnant guest of honor.

Bride to Be: Here comes the bride. Hosting a hen night or bachelorette party weekend? Kick up your feet and add in a soothing spa day.

Who are you celebrating?

Kids Spa Party Ideas

When putting together your spa party ideas for kids, it’s possible to keep it low cost but still really fun! Spa party games and activities are a great way to enjoy some relaxation and pampering without spending a fortune. Kids, tweens, and teenagers will love having some fun while enjoying spa day themed games and activities.

There are many reasons to have a girls spa day. Spa party ideas are perfect for a girls birthday party, end of the year celebration, back to school event, before exams and more… there are a million reasons we need to relax.

We put together some fun spa party ideas. Here’s a sneak peek at what kind of fun activities are included in the downloadable Spa Games PDF.

Blind Makeover – Get crazy with a blindfold game that is race to see who can give their partner the best makeover.

Rainbow Manicure – This is a fun twist on the classic manicure but with fun colors that will make anyone smile!

DIY Bath Salts – Make your own spa-like bath with this fun activity that can be used as party favors too! With a few different essential oils and Epsom Salt, guests can make their own bath salts in a snap!

Flip Flop Design – Create your own unique pair of flip flops that can be taken home as a party favor.

Cotton Ball Crawl – This is a hilarious game that is perfect to play during any kids party! Guests race to pick up the cotton balls without using their hands and drop it in their bowl. The player with the most after 4 minutes, wins! Just like a quick minute to win it game, only with extended time.

These are just five of the twelve spa games and activities. The great thing about this list of games is that the packet includes a supply list for each game and instructions to make the party set up a breeze!

For these activities, the Spa Party Supplies you need are mostly round around the home. Prepare for your spa party by gathering paint brushes, wash cloths, cotton balls, cucumbers, nail polish bottles, spa music and more.

Spa Party Games Printable

Put the play back in the party plan and make sure you have all your spa party supplies. That includes your activities and games. A list of full activities includes:

Blind Makeover
DIY Face Mask Recipe
Yoga
DIY Bath Salts Recipe
Rainbow Manicure Game
Doodle Massage & Game Cards
Face Mask Blind Charades Heads Up Game & Game Cards
Cotton Ball Crawl Game
Flip Flop Design
Spa Logo Cookie Design
Pass the Parcel Ball
Hand Massage

Same of these games are meant to bring the play into something relaxing. For example, enjoy a back massage, but discover what your partner is trying to doodle!

With your printable spa party supply activities you get the following:

12 Spa Themed Party Games List PDF Instant Download
Spa Party Supply List for Games
Spa Party Doodle Cards Ideas
Spa Heads Up Cards Ideas

With these budget-friendly ideas for your spa party, and with a little creativity, you can easily turn your home into a day spa! With some simple games and activities, your guests will have a blast while enjoying some relaxation and pampering. Keep it easy! So what are you waiting for?

Be all set for the ultimate spa day experience and get the free Spa Games PDF and start planning your own kids spa party today!

Spa Party Printable Set with Activities & Games

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The fun doesn’t have to end here! Take a look at these Spa Party Ideas. These include spa cake ideas, party favors, spa party decorations, party foods and more. Pin to Pinterest.

Want more party ideas for the girls? There are many places you can use these games and activities to make the perfect day with your spa party ideas.

Enjoy these girl’s sleepover party ideas. In fact, one of these games overlaps with our spend the night ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Celebrating the wedding of someone special? Have an amazing girls night or weekend with these bachelorette party ideas. You can even incorporate a low-cost spa day into the event. Pin to Pinterest.

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

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Spread Good Cheer with Kindness Elves Printables

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

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

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

Pay it Forward Christmas Ideas

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

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

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

Pass Out Candy Canes

Clean Your Sibling’s Room

Bake a Treat for Neighbor

Collect Toys to Donate to Someone Else

Collect and Deliver Cans for Food Pantry

Donate Old Blankets or Towels to the Animal Shelter

Write a Kind Note for your Teacher

Forgive Someone and Pray for Them

Volunteer

Do a Chore for your Brother or Sister

Set the Dinner Table

Pick up Trash at the Park

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

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

What is the Story of the Kindness Elves?

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

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

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

Ways to Use the Kindness Elf on the Shelf Printable

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

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

Random Acts of Kindness

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

Good Deed Tracker

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

Classroom Kindness Challenge

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

Kid’s Choice

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

Start a Kindness Chain

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

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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

Christmas Traditions

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

Give as a Gift

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

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

Kindness Elf on the Shelf Printables

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

What’s included in the set?

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

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

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Free Elf Printables

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

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

More Elf on the Shelf Fun

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

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

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

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

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How to Plan a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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November 18, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Are you looking for a fun activity that will get your kids outside and having a blast? Planning a neighborhood scavenger hunt is a great way to get kids moving and interacting with their community and landmarks while getting to know the people and places around them. We dare you to try to not love this town scavenger hunt!

Looking for a fun way to explore your neighborhood with the kids? Check out this neighborhood scavenger hunt printable. This printable is a great idea for teens, tweens, or kids. If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with the kids in your neighborhood, consider this fun neighborhood scavenger hunt PDF!

Let’s get outdoors and begin our local treasure hunt!

What is a scavenger hunt?

A scavenger hunt is a game similar to a treasure hunt. Players collect or identify specific items, usually specified on a list or given in a series of clues. Players are given a list of items to find or collect. This collection can be a collection of similar things or a series of clue cards. There are two different types of scavenger hunt hunts…

Scavenger Hunt Checklist
Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards

A scavenger hunt can be casual or can be a timed race. It can be played individually or with a team. There are a few examples of how to declare a winner in a scavenger hunt…

Man vs clock: Each player races to beat another players time.
Man vs Man: Multiple players go at the same time. The winner finishes the race first.
Team vs Team: Players work together to finish their scavenger hunt before the other team finishes first.

At the end of a scavenger treasure hunt there is a prize. The first player to find or collect all the items on the list or complete the rhyming riddles wins the game. Examples of scavenger hunt prizes can include…

holiday gifts
birthday presents
party favors
small prizes
a series of items that lead to a larger clue (for example letters to unscramble)
candy

How to Prepare for a Scavenger Hunt

Decide on the area you will be searching. This could be your neighborhood, a local park, playground or even your own backyard. In this case, you’ll be doing the scavenger hunt in your neighborhood and by foot or car depending on your area.

Put together clues in the form of a checklist or clue cards. For example, in a scavenger hunt checklist, make a list of items for the players to find or collect. The list can be as simple or complex as you like. For example, at a Safari Themed Party, players might collect different animals found in the jungle that are hiding in the party venue.

If you are created ideas for scavenger hunt clues for kids, you want to have a consecutive list of places you want the kids to go. Then you offer clues so that they find that location.

An example of a scavenger hunt clue for kids is…

Check out the pathway on the side of the street. On the concrete is a clue for you to meet.

Start the town scavenger hunt. Print out the cards or checklist, and choose the area of the neighborhood you’ll be working in.

What’s in this Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt?

For this neighborhood scavenger hunt printable set, there are actually two types of neighborhood scavenger hunt ideas to choose from: A checklist and rhyming riddles clue cards.

The first neighborhood treasure hunt is more descriptive and great for older kids or teenagers that can read and solve riddles. This could be used on your street or using a car scavenger hunt for a larger area. Second, there is also a list of items for younger kids. This would be used as a walking scavenger hunt and kids check off the list of items on their visual list.

Clue Cards

This scavenger hunt is great for older children, teens or even adults. Use rhyming riddles and go on a neighborhood walk scavenger hunt on foot or driving scavenger hunt as you locate different clues and ultimately find your prize.

To get started, cut the rhyming clue cards apart. Choose the scavenger hunt clue cards that are best for your neighborhood and plan your order. If you wish, you can add a number to the back of the card for ordering.

Since you are in a larger area, such as a neighborhood, create a boundary where clues can be found. To keep the clues in a larger area, write your own clues on the back. For example, use hints like this is at a house to the left of yours. This is at a flower bush four driveways from yours. Hide your cards in the appropriate spot but save the first card to start the hunt. You can play foot, bicycle, golf cart or car!

In our printable set, you’ll also find a page full of do not touch signs! These signs are great for when you don’t want anyone messing up your scavenger hunt and picking up a clue card before players have gotten to that riddle.

Checklist

The second photo scavenger hunt is ideal for preschoolers or younger children and kids. In this scavenger hunt list, participants can see the picture and from there they can look for the item in the picture. The scavenger hunt includes 16 items.

Example neighborhood checklist items include…

sprinkler
dog
flower
mailbox
airplane
stop sign

Once an items is found, you can use a circle sticker and cover the item (like these on Amazon) or just add a circle or X. This is not a checklist neighborhood hunt where you pick up the item – the neighbor might not like you carrying their dog home. LOL.

You’ll want to snag this neighborhood scavenger hunt printable to get the full list of items and clues!

Best Tips for Having Scavenger Hunt

If you’ve never thrown a neighborhood scavenger hunt for kids, then you may not know what to expect. Enjoy some of the best tips for having a scavenger hunt for kids, teens, or even adults!

Have Fun with It

Have a prize for the winner! This could be something as simple as a certificate, bragging rights, or a small prize. You could even have money along the way if playing with teens or adults (who act like kids!)

Make it a competition!

See who can complete the scavenger hunt the fastest. Part of the fun is seeing who can complete the scavenger hunt the fastest! You can do man verses time, team verses team or man verses man depending on how many players and how much time you have.

Work as a Team

Make it a team effort! Put people into teams and see which team can find all the items on the list first. Or give each team member a different row (if doing the checklist) or have an order of riddles children have to solve if doing the 20 rhyming clue cards. You make the rules based on your audience, personalities and the number of players.

End with a Treat

After the scavenger hunt, have a little something for everyone. This could be a treat, prize or even just some fun conversation – aka polite bragging rights. Scavenger hunts are a great way to bring people together, get to know your neighbors or act as ice breaks for new friends!

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Printable

Now that you know all about neighborhood scavenger hunts, it’s time to get out there and give it a try! Be sure to print out this scavenger hunt printable before you head out. Happy hunting!

What you get with purchase:

20 Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Riddles for Kids PDF Instant Download
Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Toddlers
Scavenger Hunt Riddles Answer Key
Do not touch this clue cards (in the case of doing this in a public place.)

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More Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Don’t let the fun stop there! If you love scavenger hunt ideas for kids, take a look at this collect of printable scavenger hunts in our store. The majority of these scavenger hunt printables are easy riddles for kids but some are a basic checklist. Enjoy!

What is your favorite part of having a scavenger hunt? Is there a scavenger hunt them or time of year you love?

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final neighborhood scavenger hunt. How did the city scavenger hunt work for you? did you adapt it? What was your child’ favorite part? How long did the scavenger hunt take?

Indoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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June 14, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Solve these fun indoor scavenger hunt riddles for kids. If you are looking for some creative at home fun, use these 20 rhyming clue cards to find your prize. This indoor treasure hunt is perfect for snowy, hot or rainy days… or use anytime! Instantly print your indoor scavenger hunt digital download now.

Rainy days or summer heat slowing you down? Not anymore! Entertain the kids at home with a printable indoor scavenger hunt with clues. The kids will love it and you’ll have a great time helping guide them as they read each clue to solve the rhyming riddle.

Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Kids love scavenger hunts but not all scavenger hunts can be done without leaving the home. This one’s great indoors. It’s fast-paced, fun and only a little bit challenging. Kids get to discover a lot about their homes and utilize some teamwork as they race to solve clues and discover fun prizes.

How to Set Up a Kids Scavenger Hunt for Indoors

Scavenger hunts do not have to be challenging. If you have a printer, you can have your own treasure hunt with just the click of a print button. To get started, you’ll need to download you files and print them out on your color printer. To make the cards more sturdy, consider using cardstock if you have it on hand.

The next step is to prep for the scavenger hunt by cutting the clue cards apart, and deciding which cards you’ll use. You can just use the ones that work best for your home, use less to make the hunt easier for younger kids, or use all 20 to extend the fun. The printable set includes blank cards so you can custom the scavenger hunt for your family or occasion too!

Set out the clues in the order you want the kids to find them and keep the first clue to hand to the players when you explain the game. You’ll have the scavenger hunt list answer key, in case anyone gets stuck on a house clue.

Once you have everything ready, it’s time to start the fun!

How do you start a scavenger hunt?

Before you begin a scavenger hunt with clue cards, you need to hide each clue card. Do yourself a favor and write the number on the back of the card. You can also use the answer key we provided and keep the same order we already have. Once the cards are in order, hide them in the correct spots. If a clue card reads

“A clock can tell time, a pencil can write. What utensil do you use, to take a really big bite?.”

That means the next clue card should be hidden in the utensil drawer.

Practice the scavenger hunt so you can make sure you did not make mistakes when setting it up.

To start a scavenger hunt at home, keep your first clue card. You can read it aloud to your children or hand it over to your the players to read themselves. At this point, the players are on their own as they begin the challenge. You can be there for support if they are stumped on one of the fun riddles.

What are some good scavenger hunt clues?

Good scavenger hunt clues are just a tad bit challenging. That means to you they may seem like easy clues (or very obvious), but you want your child to scream out the answer as if they were so excited to quickly get the clue puzzles correct.

Example clues for an indoor scavenger hunt include…

You fill me up, then drain me when done. Adding lots of bubbles, always makes me more fun.

I have a round knob and also a lock. Visitors and salesman may give me a knock.

At this point, you might be tempted to stop. Keep going and look in the place at night you will plop.

All of these riddles are found inside our indoor scavenger hunt set.

What are some good scavenger hunt prizes?

While prizes are required, it certainly is fun to have a reward of some sort at the end of the scavenger hunt. It can be as simple as screen time tickets or a fun snack you make together.

Some kids scavenger hunt treasures include…

Candy
Snacks
Screen Time
Money
Treasure Chest with Chocolate Gold Coins
Small Toys
Incentive Coupons
Gift Cards

You can hide a prize with each card or keep the big prize for the end of the treasure hunt with the last clue card.

What are some scavenger hunt variations?

If you are looking for some scavenger hunt ideas, try variations on how to play. One way to play is to have the kids work together in teams. This can be a lot of fun, especially if you make a rule that the first team to find all the clues, or the team with the most points at the end, wins a prize.

If you have younger children playing, you might want to consider having an adult or older kid help each team. This way everyone can join in on the fun, and no one feels left out.

Another variation is to have a time limit. This adds a bit of extra pressure and really gets the kids excited as they try to beat the clock.

If you want to play again, or use the same scavenger hunt clues for a different occasion, you can always mix up the order of the clues. This way, even if the kids remember where some of the clues were hidden, they’ll still have to search high and low to find them all as they have no idea what clue will be next.

Which every scavenger hunt idea you choose, have fun and make your day a great one!

Indoor Scavenger Hunt Printable

This creative indoor scavenger hunt PDF set comes with the clues you need for easy set up and uses standard items you’ll have around the house like shoes or toilet paper. So there’s no need to worry about having to run out and get supplies, you have everything you need to make a stay inside day into a super exciting day!

And because all you need is a printer to get started, you can set this indoor game up today, in just minutes. Here’s an example of what you can expect from this indoor scavenger hunt for kids.

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20 Indoor Scavenger Hunt Riddles for Kids PDF Instant Download
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There are creative ways to bring the fun to your home. If home scavenger hunt riddles are more your thing, how about going on a Birthday Scavenger Hunt? With 20 rhyming riddles, your child can race around the home until they find their final treasure. It’s a fun way for your tween to get their gifts. You can have a present with each clue or all the presents at the end. Use at a birthday party or as immediate family fun.

There are other ways to incorporate treasure hunts into a teen party. Take a look at these other printable scavenger hunt ideas…

Find a full list of holiday scavenger hunts and ideas including Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving and so many more.

If it’s the summer heat that is keeping you indoors, get creative with summer fun by adding these Outdoor Pool Games. Pin to Pinterest.

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The Best Family Game Night Ideas

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July 11, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

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

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

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

Ideas for Family Game Night

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

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

Classic Games

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

Examples of classic games include…

Candy Land
Chess
Monopoly
Jenga
Scrabble

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

Minute to Win It Games

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

Common Minute to Win it challenges include…

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

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

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

New Favorites

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

Examples of classic games include…

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

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

Card Games

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

Examples of traditional card games include…

Snap
Crazy 8s
Spoons
Go Fish
Uno

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

Charades

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

Similar games to Charades include…

Head’s Up!
Pictionary
Press Conference

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

Outdoor Games

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

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

Flashlight Tag
Cornhole
Obstacle Course

Also take a look at these

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

Where can get family game night games?

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

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

Best Family Game Night Board Games

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

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

Best Games for Family Night Printable

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

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

The 17 page Family Game Night PDF includes:

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

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

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Family Game Night Basket Ideas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Looking for a list of loved family game night games? These board games are perfect for trying something new!

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STEM Challenges for Kids & Classroom Scavenger Hunt Printable

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April 27, 2022 by administrator Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

These STEM Challenges for kids help promote one (or more) of the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In other words, they are very educationally beneficial while also being a ton of fun! Enjoy these steam building challenges and as a bonus enjoy this printable scavenger hunt in the classroom.

Making learning fun is always a goal for parents and teachers alike. You want your kids to be entertained, but nothing’s wrong when there’s a little education going on at the same time. It helps make the most of playtime. There are many STEM toys out there that are great at helping foster skills and learning concepts while also being fun for kids.

Speaking of STEM, however, your kids can have fun without buying special toys. There are many building materials you can use that are found in your own home! Things like:

LEGOs (okay, this is a special toy, but most already have these painful blocks at home!)
Q-Tips
Aluminum foil
Toothpicks
Paper plates
Straws
String
Empty toilet paper rolls
Plastic wrap
Pencils

It’s amazing what you can build with when you get a little creative!

STEM Challenges for Kids

We have put together a fun printable STEM Challenges pack for kids. We hope your kids enjoy building these different items using household materials. There’s also a fun STEM scavenger hunt included!

Once you print these fun STEM worksheets, you will see a number of fun activities. Clip the cards for more handheld fun or leave the paper as is. We recommend you print on cardstock paper so the challenge cards or sheets stand up to long-term use.

You’ll see the supplies list within the STEM Challenge cards. Your kids can refer to this each time they go to make something new.

Examples of building STEM Challenges for Kids that are included:

Catapult
Robot
Tall Tower
Marble Maze
Straw Rocket
Hexagon

You can always add to the challenges by coming up with more things for your kids to build and create!

Of course these are perfect activities for at home, but they can also be used in the class – share with your teachers!

STEM Scavenger Hunt

Give your kids a break at building by taking them on a scavenger hunt in the classroom! This classroom scavenger hunt printable offers a list of STEM-related items that your kids can find at home or when out. Print the hunt again and again each time you go somewhere new!

When doing the scavenger hunt, your kids will have to find things like something…

With wheels
That needs a battery
That cools items
Reflective
Symmetrical
Asymmetrical
That can dissolve in water

All of the items in the scavenger hunt uses one of the fields of STEM, so they will be learning why they are searching.

How do you do a scavenger hunt in the classroom?

This scavenger hunt checklist is the perfect classroom activity. Keep it within the four walls or extend it around the school or even outside to the playground. It extends the lesson into something fun and engaging which totally equates memorable. Imagine that light bulb moment that will go off when taking a science assessment but connecting the test question to the science classroom activity.

Another way to extend the science lesson, once they do this stem scavenger hunt at school, have them make their own scavenger hunt activity. Use this science lesson (or any lesson that is similar) and let the kids go to down making their own scavenger hunts for classmates. I bet they get very creative and competitive! You can even use this on another subject – how about a DIY math scavenger hunt?

For team building, pair up kids in tables or teams and let them take the classroom treasure hunt checklist their peers made. Do you have science buddies? If you are apart of an upper grade, pair students. Older students can be paired with kids from lower elementary classrooms. There is a lot learned in teaching a younger peer. Let them guide their science buddy through this simple scavenger hunt and science activity.

This can be the perfect activity for online learning too. For distance learning or virtual activities using the computer (even if at school), this can be a series of images they find on the web similar to a photo scavenger hunt only collecting images and adding them to their Google classroom photo library/folders.

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Epic Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens

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April 26, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

What makes the best teen birthday ever? Plan an epic photo scavenger hunt that will never be forgotten! Print this photo scavenger hunt for teens for a fun mall, city, Target, Walmart or public location treasure hunt. This makes an awesome ice breaker for team building, youth groups. or just a teen party!

Nothing stumps me more than trying to create an activity my teens will actually enjoy. If you have one you know teenagers seem impossible to plan for, especially when it comes to someting that might involve their friends and reputation. In an effort to solve my own dilemma, I have found a low-cost easy solution. If you want to put together an easy teen party which evokes a lot of fun, this unique scavenger hunt is your answer!

When it’s time to plan an entertaining activity for teenagers, a photo scavenger hunt for teens is a great idea to break the ice and get the party started. With a little creativity, you can tailor the hunt to any theme or location. In addition, this isolates your teens to one location and fills a lot of the party time. Once you say “go” you will find yourself mostly hands off and enjoying watching the fun. Since they all will be eager to win, they will be running back and forth to you for treasure hunt reports.

Get ready to sit back and enjoy the fun. Here are all the tips and ideas you need to help you plan the perfect photo scavenger hunt for your teen party (or even youth group and team building events!)

Teenage Scavenger Hunt Ideas

The are a few steps needed to plan the ultimate scavenger hunt for teens. First pick up a teen birthday invitation (digital ones are great!) Second, plan your guest list. Third, choose your location. Finally, acquire your printable photo scavenger hunt checklist.

Take a look a these fun photo scavenger hunt ideas when preparing for the next celebration

Teen Party Invitations

When it comes to planning a birthday party for teens, snail mail is a thing of the past. You might find your child using a text chain to get the word out for their party but if you want something special, digital teen party invitations are a better way to go. They can be sent via text message or email.

There are a few places you can get digital teen party invites that are sent electronically.

Guest List

Since this is a team scavenger hunt, you will want a good amount of kiddos on your birthday party guest list. Plan to have at least 4 to 10 kids on a team to execute this photo treasure hunt. I personally think, the more the merrier but you do want to be able to control your party guests in a public location.

Planning the teen guest list is rather important. Consider you guest list as your location is going to be in a public setting. Do you know the child, do you trust the child? These are all good questions to ask yourself before your send out the teen party invites.

Consider adding a few adults to the guest list that way you have power in numbers of controlling the ~~wild~~ teens.

Scavenger Hunt Location

The first step is to pick a location that you want the hunt to take place in. This can be anything from a local park to a shopping mall. Popular places to host a tween scavenger hunt include Target, the mall, an outdoor shopping center or Walmart. You could even take a photography scavenger hunt to an amusement park.

Consider how crowded the area is. how much can you control the space. Are the busy highways or roads, is security available, etc. You will be the adult in charge, so the location is very important.

Once you have the location, you need to come up with a list of items that the tweens and teens will need to find during the hunt.

Checklist of Scavenger Hunt Items

Next, come up with a list of items for the scavenger hunt. The items should reflect interests, popular themes and trends among teenagers.

Some ideas for items to include on the scavenger hunt list are:

A picture of the entire team with a sales associate
A picture of a group member wearing a funny hat
A picture of a item that you can’t live without
A picture of something that starts with each letter of your teen’s name
A group selfie with all participants
A shot of a team member doing a silly pose
Find a celebrity look-alike and take a picture with them
Go to a famous landmarks and take selfies in front of it

These are just a few suggestions of items that would be perfect for a picture scavenger hunt for teens. Don’t be afraid to get silly- that’s the whole point of a photograph scavenger hunt.

Customize the list of photo scavenger hunt ideas for your group and the kids are sure to have a blast!

Photo Scavenger Hunt List

Whatever you do, don’t stress. This is a fun and crazy game meant to lighten the mood at any party. To help you put the fun back in your party plan, we’ve put together a printable scavenger hunt list that will help you if you’re feeling stuck or you’re short on time.

This checklist is meant to be generic for any location. However, go through it. If you find there is a scavenger hunt clues/items that does not fit your chosen location, have the kids cross it off before the treasure hunt begins.

Get a copy of the Photo Scavenger Hunt for Teens PDF

How to Play

Begin the scavenger hunt birthday party with a starting location. This can be the food court of your public setting. It gives parents a place for drop off and pickup. It also creates a meeting and emergency spot as needed during the treasure hunt. Your food court typically has bathrooms and and it will provide you seating to talk through the game instructions.

Once you have a photo scavenger hunt list of items, it’s time to start the adventure! Go over the scavenger hunt rules and give each team a list of things they need to find and take photos of. Make sure the teams fill in their start time before they head out to search for items.

On the start of go, teams will be set free i~~n the wild like a bunch of animals~~. As they find items they will take a photograph (using their smartphones or cameras) and place a checkmark by the item on their fun photo scavenger hunt list of ideas. There is no order to the clues, they can find their next clue in any order.

Plan a meeting place for everyone to check in and set a time limit for the hunt. Anywhere from 1 to 1.5 hours is usually plenty of time to complete the hunt. When it’s time to check in, have each team present their photos to mom and the fellow group members on the other team.

Finally, scoring. Victory is only declared when you have winners. The teammates that finish first, with all the items correctly, win. If no one finishes before times up, the team with the most points (or items completed on their checklist) wins the scavenger hunt! Deduct points for every minute the team goes over the timer.

For a variation, you can make this a photo challenge too. Take a look at the pics and vote for winners based best photos.

If you need prizes for a teenage scavenger hunt, consider $5 gift cards to perhaps a few of the stores in the mall. Other fun scavenger hunt teen game prizes can be giant candy bars, cash, small trophies, food, iTunes gift cards or even fidget toys.

Pro Tip: Run through the scavenger hunt yourself the day before. If something is not available, tell the kids to go ahead and scratch off the freebie. This will also give you an estimate of the time needed for the scavenger hunt at this location.

The point of mall scavenger hunts is to have fun, so the photos don’t have to be perfect. Just make sure everyone gets involved and has a good time.

Once everyone is done, head to the food court to sing happy birthday and enjoy some cake, cupcakes or even cookies!

Have you ever done a photo scavenger hunt before? What were some of your favorite items on the list? Let us know in the comments below or on Pinterest.

More Scavenger Hunt Ideas

There are other ways to incorporate treasure hunts into a teen party. Take a look at these other scavenger hunt ideas…

The best thing about many of these scavenger hunt ideas, is they are at home. That makes this not only perfect for older kids but younger kids too.

Find a full list of holiday scavenger hunts and ideas including Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving and so many more!

More Teen Party Ideas

Planning birthday parties between kids and adulthood can be challenge. What is the best theme for a teenager. There are plenty of ways to make a tween party awesome. Try some of these other teen party ideas.

The fun things don’t have to stop with treasure hunts. For each of these parties, we have fun games. Find more teen party ideas and a collection of fun party games in our store!

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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.

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