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The Best Thanksgiving Games for Family & Friends

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October 5, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Thanksgiving

Enjoy this fun Thanksgiving Games with family and friends. This Thanksgiving games printable include of the best Thanksgiving party games for a Friendsgiving, classroom party, or Thanksgiving potluck. You can even use these Thanksgiving game ideas to begin some new family traditions for fall.

There is something about cooler weather and the first leave to fall that makes me want to bring all the family tradition out. From fall festivals, picking apples, carving pumpkins, and hosting friends and family.

Thanksgiving is a perfect time to get together with family and friends. It’s a pretty chill holiday but definitely has many opportunity to not be a bore.

What are some Thanksgiving day activities?

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to wrap up your fall bucket list. Common thanksgiving traditions and activities include a morning Turkey Trot, watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, anticipation of a silly Elf on the Shelf returning, baking, a backyard football game and perhaps lots of eating. There are plenty of activities and Thanksgiving games that can be done with both friends and family, kids and adults.

What do kids do at Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is full of fall traditions that are very exciting for kids. From baking pumpkin pie to watching football, creating Thanksgiving crafts to setting the Thanksgiving table, there are many activities and family traditions that kids and patriciate in.

Prepare activities for your next Thanksgiving with the kids in mind. Of course a family game night (or even a family game day) is a bit out of the norm on Thanksgiving but doesn’t mean you can’t try something new and non-traditional. If you are looking to bring a fun thanksgiving activities for adults, kids, family and friends, take a look at these unique Thanksgiving games for kids and adults that will create some amazing memories.

What are some games for a Thanksgiving party?

If you are looking for a list of activities to keep your guests entertained, take a look at these fun Thanksgiving party game ideas. Twelve of the best thanksgiving games for kids and adults that aren’t bingo, board games or football.

These DIY Thanksgiving Family games can be pulled together in a matter of seconds. With a list of easy game instructions and game supplies, they keep you organized and on track. Use for a Thanksgiving classroom party, for hosting a friendsgiving or add as a new family tradition for the fall.

Thanksgiving game ideas include…

Bobbing for Apples

You’ll need: Bucket, water, apples, string

In this traditional Thanksgiving game, players try to grab an apple out of a bucket of water using only their mouth. Need to adapt this game into something germ-free? This can be twisted into a similar game by typing apples on a string and hanging from a tree or pole (keeping everyone from sharing germs.)

Turkey Leg Ring Toss

You’ll need: Rings, tape, brown grocery bags, newspaper

Similar to ring toss, see how many rings you can get on the turkey legs. For a night game, add glow in the dark necklaces as your rings. For brief directions, turkey legs can easily be created using brown paper bags. Twist the top to make the leg.

Turkey Leg Hunt

You’ll need: Plastic Easter eggs, washi tape, candies or small prizes, plastic spoons,

Spin this Easter game into a hilaroius thanksgiving-themed activity. Similar to an Easter egg hunt, only seekers are finding the turkey legs. Easy to make. Lots of fun included. Of course everyone will love the prize inside!

Gobble. Gobble. Eat

You’ll need: A plate of Thanksgiving food

This Thanksgiving dinner game requires you to be on your feet while eating. Okay, you actually take a seat but you better be paying attention! Through pleasant conversation (don’t change what you are talking about), take turns spilling key words. make sure you follow the table instructions when you hear those key words.

Candy Corn Pyramid Toss

You’ll need: Gravy bowl, cups, candy corn, mini marshmallows

In this minute to win it challenge, see how many candy corns (or marshmallows) you can score in 60 seconds! Use gravy bowls or cups to catch the flying candy.

Turkey Bowling

You’ll need: Construction paper, plastic cups, pumpkins, 2-Liter bottles

Grab your Halloween pumpkins and let’s go bowling. With construction paper, you can decorate cups or 2-litter bottles into cute turkey crafts. Fun as an outdoor or backyard Thanksgiving game on turkey day.

Turkey Waddle Relay

You’ll need: Balloons

Thanksgiving requires outdoor games that don’t include football. ~~Run~~ waddle your way to the finish line in this Thanksgiving relay race. With a balloon between your legs, hobble to tag your teammate as they continue to race. Fastest team, wins.

Pumpkin Drop

You’ll need: Baskets, mini pumpkins

More waddling required in this relay race that add miniature pumpkins (yam or gourd.) No hand sand don’t let your pumpkin fall to the floor. Shake your tail feather as you go!

Pumpkin Roll

You’ll need: Pumpkins

Just like the Easter egg roll classic game, only with pumpkins. Roll your way to the finish line in this Thanksgiving day race. Stay in teams for this group game.

Candy Corn Search

You’ll need: Whipped cream, pie tins, candy corn

Get messy in this whipped cream pie tin game. See if you can be the first to find all the candy corn in this Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Game.

Roll on Relay

You’ll need: Sweet potatoes

Using your nose, get ready for laughter and squeals in this race against two players. Here’s the twist, no hands!

Each of these games shares a brief description of how to play. Print the Thanksgiving party games printable (below) to get the entire list of games and full game descriptions as well as a supply checklist.

Printable Games for Thanksgiving

Using many common supplies you have around the house, enjoy these Holiday Games for Thanksgiving. These Thanksgiving-themed activities are sure to continue the fun for the whole family.

Our Thanksgiving games printables include…

Thanksgiving Party Games

Don’t waddle, run and download these twelve Thanksgiving games printable that keep the party lively and the guests laughing. This Thanksgiving printable PDF includes instructions and a supply list.

Playing these unique and creative games will create ice breakers, deeper friendships and bring plenty of laughter. Appropriate for ages kids to adults!

Thanksgiving Games Printable PDF

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

Want another idea for Thanksgiving morning. Take your kids on a treasure hunt with this fun at home Thanksgiving Scavenger hunt. This set comes with both 20 rhyming riddles of kids for kids to solve and a Thanksgiving photo scavenger hunt for toddlers and preschoolers. This fun activity can be inside with clue cards or outside with a checklist.

Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games

Do you love fast paced games? How about 60 second challenges? These fun Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games are perfectly themed for the fall!

Thanksgiving Charades Cards

Have you played charades? Thanksgiving charades is an excellent party game for adults and kids. In this word guessing game, one player acts out the word phrase while the rest of the group guesses. Try to act out some of these Thanksgiving themed charades cards including pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving potluck, cranberries and more.

If you are not ready to buy our Thanksgiving family games, download our free Thanksgiving printables including these free Thanksgiving Charades Cards.

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More Games for Thanksgiving

The are a wide range of Thanksgiving games for kids, adults, family and friends. Take a look at some of these other fun Thanksgiving game ideas that aren’t football! use them in the classroom, at youth group, at a Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving potluck or with kids party.

It’s time to put the play back in your party plan without breaking the bank. Our goal is to bring you low-cost entertainment but plenty f fun!

Use as Thanksgiving games for kids for a classroom party, get creative and bring these as fun activities for Friendsgiving, or create new and exciting Family Traditions this Fall.

Also download our Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games. Teammates will race to complete 60 second challenges to be declared the Turkey Bowl Champion.

Gather a few supplies likely already in your home including Turkey feathers, googly eyes, timer, dice, construction paper, plastic cups, sweet potatoes, pom poms, tissue box, clothespins and more.

Other homemade games you can do yourself are Thanksgiving Bingo, Thanksgiving Scattergories, Thanksgiving Mad Libs and more. These fun games are sure to build up an appetite so you can Sit and enjoy your Thanksgiving feast!

Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving!

Get crafty too. These fun Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids can be done in the classroom or at home. Pin to Pinterest.

Now that you have the Thanksgiving entertainment planned, focus on the table! Look a look at this beautiful Thanksgiving Table Décor. They would be perfect for a friendsgiving, family dinner or an office Thanksgiving potluck. Pin to Pinterest.

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

Camping Birthday Party

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March 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Games, Home Improvement, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Grab your flashlights, firewood, and s’mores, we have the best camping birthday party ideas for the kids. From camping party food ideas, to décor, games, and more, these camping activities for kids will create many happy campers!

Do you have a little one who loves the outdoors and adventure? A camping-themed party is a wonderful idea for wilderness-loving kids. Best of all the venue is free, open the door and go into the great outdoors.

What do you do for a camping birthday?

Hosting a camping birthday party doesn’t have to be difficult. You can pull together an amazing camping-themed birthday using many supplies you might have at home. If you don’t have them, chances are your friends and family do, or hit up a few consignment and second-hand stores. These fun ideas will create an amazing low-budget birthday party camping theme.

Grab a venue – this can be your own backyard. Have a great backyard camping party and enjoy a great savings.
Collect camping supplies – camping supplies will create adorable camping birthday party decor at little to no cost. If you don’t have it, ask friends and family or visit second-hand stores.
Create the invite – you can get a free camping theme invite on evite or visit Etsy for custom-made camping birthday party invitations or even electronic invites that can easily be sent using your phone. From glamping to camping, there is something for both girls and boys.
Create a camping food menu for your birthday party food – camping recipes are everywhere. Plus light a bonfire and easily create your food for a camping activity. Don’t feel like making your recipes, use camping-themed food ideas for something that looks like the real thing.
Create a few camping activities for kids – have camping games, a camping scavenger hunt, outdoor games, outdoor crafts under the stars, and more. This camp theme birthday party entertainment can remain very low cost.

We’ve put together more than 25 cute camping birthday party ideas that’ll help you plan the perfect get-together. You’ll find fun party foods like campfire s’mores, campfire hot dogs, and walking tacos. Of course, we’ve found a handful of adorable cake options (including easy cupcakes).

The list includes plenty of fun activities for the little campers to do during the party, like camping charades, camping Bingo, making lanterns, and painting walking sticks. We’ve also found some décor and party favor ideas that’ll really bring the theme together.

Check out these ideas for the best and cutest camping party you’ve ever seen.

Camping Birthday Party Food

S’mores campfire cones are a delicious idea for your dessert table. Provide waffle cones, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows, wrap in foil, and pop them on the grill or in the fire pit for a few minutes. They’ll be a big hit with kids and adults alike! For variations on the recipe, add butterscotch chips, chopped strawberries, etc. You can set up a s’mores station so everyone can personalize their cone. | Frugal Coupon Living

If you’re planning a bonfire for your camp theme birthday party, these camping hot dogs are a must! They’re so easy to make using just hot dogs and crescent rolls. Provide ketchup or mustard to squeeze onto the dogs (optional) as well as cheese dip or barbecue sauce in individual cups for dipping. They’re delicious and filling, and you don’t even need a plate to eat them! | Frugal Coupon Living

This S’mores snack mix would make a great favor or take-home snack for your party guests, but it’s great for munching on while you mingle, too. Toasting the marshmallows gives this snack that S’mores vibe, but you can add them to the mix without toasting them, too. | Cincy Shopper

Walking tacos are an easy main dish to serve at your party with minimal mess to clean up. For this camping-themed party food, pile all your taco toppings into a bag of crushed Doritos or Fritos, grab a fork, and you’re ready to mingle while enjoying your tacos. They’re so good and don’t even require dishes. This fun camping food is an excellent camping party idea for adults or kids! | Frugal Coupon Living

These mini camping cookies are adorable! Set some out on the dessert table or wrap them in cellophane and tie them with a ribbon to hand out as favors at the end of the party. They’re easier to make than you think. Start with cut-out sugar cookie dough, and make royal icing in several different colors. Grab some camping-themed cookie cutters, and you’re all set. | The Decorated Cookie

Make pond water punch for the kids to drink! It’s a mix of blue Kool-aid and Sprite, but any blue drink you’d like works great. Add some fishing floats (and perhaps even a few gummy fish) to complete the look. So cool! | Surviving A Teacher’s Salary

These tent and campfire treats look as yummy as they are cute. They’re made with simple pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand, like peanut butter, Ritz crackers, and fruit roll-ups. If you don’t like chocolate raisins, you could use chocolate chips to make the stones around the campfire instead. The tent is made with graham crackers and caramel apple wrap. How brilliant is that? | She Knows

A trail mix bar is an absolutely genius idea for a camping party. Provide canisters of mini marshmallows, M&Ms, pretzels, cereal, chocolate chips, nuts, etc., for each child to make their own perfect trail mix. | And Everything Sweet

Cakes for a Camping Birthday Party

Birthday cakes make amazing centerpieces. Your guests will definitely ooh and ahh over this amazing lumberjack cake that’s made to look like a log and an ax. The surprise is the buffalo plaid interior. How fun! The peanut butter cracker cookies shown in this post are also terrific for a camping party. | Jenny Cookies (seen in our Father’s Day Cake Ideas)

Chocolate, graham cracker crumbs, and toasted marshmallows come together in these cute, easy, and delicious S’more cupcakes. The Teddy Graham and Hershey bar toppers are ultra-cute! This idea is simple enough that you can use a boxed cake mix and store-bought frosting instead of made-from-scratch if you’re short on time. | Tastes of Lizzy T

What could be more appropriate for a backyard camping birthday party cake than a campfire cake? This one is made with sugar glass for the campfire flames, rolled chocolate wafer sticks for the campfire logs, and a yummy chocolate frosting for the cake. | Simone Made It

What about having individual caping birthday party cakes? Campfire cupcakes are another terrific cake idea for a camp-themed birthday party, and they’re easy to make. You’ll need chocolate cupcakes (store-bought or homemade are both fine), chocolate and red frosting, mini marshmallows (optional), and pretzel sticks. | The Typical Mom

There are loads of great camping cake and cupcake ideas in this post, but the ones that caught our eye are the woodland animals’ cupcakes. You’ll need to be really great at working with fondant to recreate them, but there are other ways to do this, too! Use woodland animal paper cupcake toppers, or make or order some small woodland animal cookies to put on top. | Kara’s Party Ideas

There are so many cute details going on with this camping party that it’s difficult to choose just one idea, but a favorite is the teepee campfire cake. The cake looks like a log, and the fondant campfire and teepee sit on top. You should also check out the centerpieces and the canteen party favors. | Hostess with the Mostess

Camping Birthday Party Décor

Turn bandanas into a party banner to drape from the front of a table, from the ceiling, or above a doorway. You can purchase bandanas inexpensively from most dollar stores, so it’s an easy and fun decoration to put together. Add some greenery by clipping some branches from one of your trees, too. | Design Dazzle

Make the party for your happy camper comes together in no time with these printable camping party cupcake toppers. They feature cute and simple designs with tents, compasses, trees, canoes, and more that’ll go great with any camping theme. | Alice and Lois

A pinecone garland would make a festive piece of décor for a camping party, plus you can reuse it again for the winter holidays! You’ll need some jute ribbon or twine, hooks, and pinecones. For these camping party decorations, it’ll be even more special if you go round up the pinecones from your own backyard! | Redeem Your Ground

Add some greenery to the décor by placing pine branches in galvanized pails or vases embellished with a plaid ribbon. The wooden slice underneath and pine cones in front complete the look. | Studio DIY

Make some campsite signs to show your guests the way to the party! This is such a cute idea, and while I typically see it with wood, making your signs with cardboard is a great party sign alternative if you want to keep expenses down or aren’t handy with a saw and a wood burner. | The Busy Broad

Worried about having a real fire with little ones around? Make a faux campfire with sticks and red, orange, and yellow tissue paper. This idea would also be brilliant as a centerpiece at the dining tables (but on a smaller scale). | Rockin’ Boys

Camping Birthday Party Favors

How fun are these tacklebox favors? They’re filled with gummy worms and wrapped with twine and a fishing bobber with a tag that reads, “Thanks for making my party reel fun.” | Must Have Mom

Make some bandana sacks for the kids to take home. You can fill them with goodies or a few of your favorite things like gummy worms, goldfish, cookies, binoculars, candy, canteens, etc., and they’ll think it’s super cool that they can carry their sacks over their shoulders. Instead of using wooden dowels, consider picking up a few twigs in the yard for a rustic look. They make adorable birthday camping party favors but can also be used to wrap the special guy/gal’s gifts. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Camping Birthday Party Games and Activities

Let the kids make lanterns with glow sticks! This is a safe way for kids to enjoy the lantern experience. If you’re worried about glass jars, provide plastic ones instead. The kids will need some assistance with the wire hangers, or you could attach those to the jars before the party starts. | Frugal Coupon Living

Kick the party off with a fun nature scavenger hunt to entertain the kids. It’s a great activity if you have your party in a woodsy area, but you can simplify the list if you’re hosting the party in an area without many trees, sticks, etc., too. | Frugal Mom Eh! (As seen in our Scavenger Hunts for Kids)

Camping games and charades will have kids and adults alike in fits of laughter. These are easy and fun games for all ages. Print, gather supplies, and play. For the camping scavenger hunt, stick the clues in a jar or bowl, and have each guest come up to act out a scene. You can divide into teams if you want or have a free-for-all. Also, consider these lake games, just add lake water! | Frugal Coupon Living

If you have an outdoor birthday party, consider taking your party go-ers on a camping scavenger hunt around the campsite. Omit whichever camping scavenger hunt clues don’t fit your camping party décor. As they read rhyming riddles and find new clues, you can lead them to find their camping party favors or camping-themed prizes. | Frugal Coupon Living

Camping Bingo is another fun game that’s great for kids of all ages. It’s in picture form, so even toddlers and preschoolers can join in. If you’re hosting this party outside, use small pebbles as your Bingo markers. It’ll add to the theme and help hold down your game sheets. | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops (seen in our Bingo Printables for Kids)

Every happy camper needs a good walking stick to use while hiking and exploring. Let the kids create their own painted walking sticks to take on their adventures. | The DIY Dreamer

Pin this list of camping themed birthday party ideas to save for your upcoming party!

More Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

It’s fun to add science experiments to a super science party, but don’t forget the party games too. Enjoy these 50+ Party Games for Kids. Pin to Pinterest for later.

I’ve not learned how to get my kids to stop growing. Because of this, it feels as though I am planning birthday parties all the time. Looking for more Birthday Party Ideas? We have them – parties for toddlers, for boys, for girls, for teens, and more!

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You can keep parties small or even celebrate small celebrations every six months. Take a look at these…

Cheers to another year!

Mouth-watering Large Family Casseroles

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September 19, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

We can all agree recipes for a crowd can be a challenge. Enjoy these easy large family casseroles. 20 mouth-watering family recipes for dinner everyone will love.

It’s not always easy to keep the whole family happy and fed. If you’re ever in need of a dish that will feed 6 to 10 people, this blog post is for you. With recipes like Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, Taco Casserole, and more – there are casseroles here for every taste bud!

We can all agree that comfort food is comforting no matter what size your family is. It doesn’t get much better than coming home from a long day at work or school to find something warm and yummy waiting on the table. With 20 different family casseroles listed below, we’re sure you’ll find one that suits your needs perfectly!

Large Family Casseroles

Here are 20 of our favorite casserole recipes for large families. Let’s make it, forget it, eat it and enjoy these easy meals for a crowd.

There’s no denying that sometimes we just need our comfort food, but when you want a quick fix, this recipe is just what you need. Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole combines Mexican spices and ingredients with loads of cheese and chicken to create a crispy baked dish that’s full of flavor. This casserole serves 8. | The Suburban Soapbox

Warm yourself up from head to toe with this delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, a one-bowl meal that nobody can resist. Pasta, cheese, chicken, bacon, and ranch all in one meal? Yes, please! This dish serves 6, but you could stretch it a little further if you serve it with a side of roasted veggies or a salad. | Powered by Mom

This Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking your freezer. Melty cheese and meaty sauce make this dish kid-friendly and yummy! This recipe makes 10-12 servings! | House of Nash Eats

This flavorful Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole recipe is the perfect use for leftover chicken, and it’s easy to prepare. Ideal for a large family gathering or event, this tasty dish serves 8. | Dancing Through the Rain

This no-fuss taco pasta casserole is a classic that you can dress up or down, depending on your needs. Even though there are only five ingredients in the dish as written, it’s versatile and delicious. This recipe serves 6 people. | Mighty Mrs.

Cheesy Chili Cornbread Casserole is a dish made from layers of cheesy chili, cheese, and cornbread. Customize to your family’s favorite type of cheese. This casserole also freezes well, so make an extra for the freezer for a rainy day. This recipe serves 12. | Nibble and Dine

This Taco Hotdish Recipe combines tater tots, taco meat, Rotel, cheese, and a few other simple ingredients to make a just-right spicy dish that’s perfect for any family that enjoys a meal with a little kick. This casserole serves 12. | State of Dinner

It’s easy to see why this Easy Pizza Casserole is a favorite among kids and adults alike. This recipe only takes 40 minutes to prepare and makes for a great crowd-pleaser. This recipe serves 10. | Joy Food Sunshine

This made-from-scratch King Ranch Chicken Casserole is chock full of corn tortillas, cheese, sour cream, and shredded chicken. And ditch the canned soup—you don’t need it! You’ll love this dish because it’s a good make-ahead freezer meal for family gatherings or when time gets short during the week. Recipe serves 8. | Chef Savvy

This ground beef and potato casserole is an adaptation of a classic British dish called cottage pie. Seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes make for one hearty dinner that will warm you up on a cold winter night. This dish serves 6. | Slow the Cook Down

If you love stuffed peppers but want something a little less fussy and easier to spoon out to your family, try this Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole. It’s easy, relatively healthy, and makes 10 yummy servings at under 250 calories each. | Food Meanderings

We are all looking for simple ways to spice up Taco Tuesday. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect. You won’t be disappointed! Even picky kids will love it. This recipe comes in at around 8 servings. | Amanda’s Cookin’

This cheesy ground beef stroganoff recipe is just as easy to make on the stovetop or in an oven-baked casserole, and using frozen vegetables means no mushrooms for kids who don’t like them. This casserole serves 6. | The Cozy Cook

This beef and French onion casserole is a savory dish that will remind you of green bean casserole, but with egg noodles and ground beef in place of the beans. The rich mixture makes 10 cups. | Berly’s Kitchen

This Lasagna Casserole is an easy way to get a taste of lasagna without spending hours in the kitchen. You can make it ahead of time to save time on busy days or let it bake up right before it’s dinner time. The recipe makes 6 servings. | From Valerie’s Kitchen

If you are in the mood for a nostalgic dish reminiscent of your childhood, consider making cheesy tuna noodle casserole. It feeds up to 8 people and is ready in less than 45 minutes. Once you taste this filling and comforting dish, it’s sure to make all of your memories come flooding back! | The Toasty Kitchen

Add this easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole casserole to your quick, comforting dinner list. It’s a great way to use leftover chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken! It serves up to 6 people. | Cincy Shopper

This filling cabbage roll casserole is made by blending chopped cabbage, ground beef, and rice with lots of delicious cheese. It makes for an easy make-ahead dish that can be enjoyed after a busy day at work. It makes 8 scrumptious servings. | Wholesome Made Easy

If you’re looking for a new casserole recipe, look no further! This cheesy chicken spaghetti bake is sure to become a family favorite. The recipe makes 10 servings and only takes about 1 hour. Have this dish with garlic bread and a salad on the side for an easy meal your whole family will love. | The Anthony Kitchen

Add this Baked Italian Sausage Casserole with Ricotta Cheese to your recipe list for family-friendly, satisfying meals. With 10 servings per recipe, it only takes a minor bit of prep before you’re all set! The leftovers freeze beautifully for a couple of months, so consider making an extra now to save time later. | Mae’s Menu

No matter what your family is craving, we have the perfect casserole recipe for you. From comfort food to healthy meals and everything in between, these 20 recipes will feed a crowd with minimal fuss. Whether it’s beef stroganoff or lasagna that you’re looking for, our extensive list of family casseroles should provide plenty of inspiration for whatever dish might be on tonight’s dinner menu!

If you are looking to feed a crown on one dish, take a look at these Sheet Pan Suppers. Pin to Pinterest.

From dinner to breakfast, if your crowd is staying overnight, feed them with these Delicious Breakfast Casseroles for a Large Crowd. Pin to Pinterest.

The Best Kids Party Games

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March 18, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Download these ideas for super fun Kids Party Games! No matter what type of party you’re having, the kids are going to love these fun game ideas! If you’re looking for things to do at a birthday party, don’t miss out on these great DIY games for kids using common household supplies!

Kids Party Games

Are you ever really too old to play fun kid games? Even though this might have the word “kid” in the title, adults are more than welcome to join in on the fun! This list of game ideas is great for outdoor play, a fun weekend at home, or just a great way to have all the kids in the neighborhood join in as well.

This list of game ideas will provide hours of entertainment and a ton of great laughs. There’s no better time than now to put down the screens and have fun slowing down and enjoying a few games together.

What are some fun game ideas for kids?

Thinking up games for kids is so much fun to do! I love to think about things that I did growing up and try to put a modern spin on them. I might be “old school” but the games we used to play are still fun!

If you’re looking for game ideas to do with the kids or fun activities for a party, you’re in the right place! Sleepover games are certain to be the highlight of the night!

How do you find games that are age-appropriate for kids?

The great thing about most games is that you can alter them to fit into an age that will work for everyone. Check out all the other great options in our birthday printables and our party games as well. All great options for all ages.

17 fun game ideas for kids

We have put together some of the most popular and most fun kids’ party games. All of these games are great to play when the kids are needing a fun game to play! Best of all, from string to balloons, water and cups, they contain many common supplies you can find in your home!

Donut on a String

All you need is an appetite and drive and you just might win this donut eating contest! Who can eat a donut first? The race is on!

Supplies needed: string, donuts

Pass the Water

Make a line, grab a cup, fill it up with water, and get ready to dump it backwards over your head into the next empty cup. Do this up and down the line and the line with the most water at the end wins!

Supplies needed: water, cups

Water Balloon Piñata

Tie water balloons to the tree and whack and let it fly!

Supplies needed: water balloon, stick

Shaving Cream Balloons

Fill the water balloons with shaving cream and try to cover the other person in as much shaving cream as possible!

Supplies needed: shaving cream, water balloons

Egg Toss

The classic egg toss game is the best! Grab a partner and toss the egg. For each time it’s caught, you take a step back and throw again.

Supplies needed: eggs

Musical Statues

Blare the music loudly and let everyone dance. Once the music stops, freeze like a statue!

Supplies needed: music

Shrink Wrap Ball of Candy

Wrap as much candy as possible in shrink wrap. See how long it takes to unwrap the candy and get it out of the shrinkwrap!

Supplies needed: shrink wrap, candy

Water Balloon Relay

Can you balance the water balloon on a spoon and run a relay race? Find out who has the balancing skills to win!

Supplies needed: water balloons, spoon

Angry Birds

Decorate boxes like birds and throw water balloons at them trying to know them down. This takes aim but it’s a lot of fun.

Supplies needed: cardboard boxes, water balloons

Snack Cap

Wear a shower cap covered in shaving cream? You bet! Then see how many cheese poofs you can catch on your head!

Supplies needed: shaving cream, cheese poofs, shower cap

Scavenger Hunt

Create a fun list of items and see who can find them first! The race is on and it’s certain to be a good time!

Supplies needed: objects to find outside

Egg Spoon Race

If you’re ready to run and balance an egg on a spoon, this is the game for you. This is a fun relay race that everyone can do!

Supplies needed: eggs, spoons

Lawn Twister

All you need is some spray paint and an outdoor grassy area to create the biggest outdoor Twister board, ever!

Supplies needed: paint

Balloon on a String

Tie a balloon onto a string and then tie that string to your ankle. The ultimate goal? Protect your balloon so that no one can pop it!

Supplies needed: string, balloons

Sponge Relays

Put a bucket of water at the end of a relay line and see who can run back and forth and squeeze water into the bucket. The most water in the bucket wins!

Supplies needed: water bucket, sponges

Musical Chairs

Who doesn’t love a fun game of musical chairs? Let the kids pick the music and let the games begin!

Supplies needed: music, chairs

Kid Games PDF

Have fun at your next party! Just print out these Kid Games and let the party start! They’re all simple and fun to put together and start playing right away.

Included in the Kid Games Bundle are…

17 Kids Party Games Printable PDF & Instant Download

It’s time to put the play in your party plan. Included are the most popular indoor & outdoor kids and adult party games directions pdf and a list of all the supplies you need on hand so you are a well prepared party planner.

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More Party Games

Make certain to add these Family Approved Minute to Win It Games to your radar! Have fun with family and friends in a 60 second competition. Pin to Pinterest.

Want to see how many of these games work? Take a look at our Visual Kids Party Games, as well! Pin to Pinterest.

Going to College? Dorm Room Ideas, Hacks & Tips

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July 27, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

What didn’t I think of that? Dorm Room Hacks and College Tips. Creative dorm room décor ideas to create efficient space, loads of color, lots of fun, and a little reminder of home. From freshman to seniors, these Dorm Room Ideas for Girls will have you all set for school.

The Best Dorm Room Ideas

Whether you are a freshman or a rising senior, we all can use some organizational tips, especially for smaller spaces! We were so inspired by these Dorm Room Hacks and Tips that we even had ideas for our own home. Get ready to stock on no Washi Tape, Duct Tape, burst of color, creativity and more! We love these Dorm Room Ideas for all ages and living situations!

Tip: Also visit our Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas and Neon Rooms & Cool Lighting Effects.

Many of the hacks I share below come with items you can find easily on Amazon! The benefits of having an .edu (student) email address is getting 6 month free trial of Amazon Prime Student Account. Thanks covers you from August to February, cancel when you like!

Amazon for Students Prime Free

You first tip is trying free Amazon Prime for Students. Having the access of Amazon is great for purchases you quickly need shipped to your dorm. You mgiht even save on packing costs if you can purchase many of your Dorm Room Décor ideas and ship straight to your college dorm hall.

Six Month Free trial
Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping (with no minimum order size)
Exclusive deals and promotions for college students
Unlimited streaming of Prime movies and TV shows
Unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos
20% off pre-order and new release video games

After your six-month trial ends, your Prime Student membership makes you eligible to receive 50% off Amazon Prime, and includes access to all Prime benefits.

Also pick up a month free trial to Amazon Music! Listen to tens of millions of songs on any device anywhere. After your trial, Prime Students pay only $.99 per month (this makes me extremely jealous – such a deal!)

Dorm Room Ideas

Let’s get started with these Dorm Room Tips, Hacks and Ideas. For the college freshman to the college senior, learn how to make a small space efficient with these college dorm room hacks and tips to create the perfect home away from home. Make your dorm room Pinterest worthy with these essential college dorm hacks and tips.

Dorm Room Décor DIY

This cheap dorm room décor idea is free. Print on Frugal Coupon Living, Dorm Sweet Dorm. Download this beautiful “dorm sweet dorm” free printable art work, Pick up a cheap white frame and hang with command strips.

For a perfect DIY Dorm Décor on a budget, make these cute flower string lights from an upcycled egg carton.

For dorm room décor for small rooms and space, make sure you get organized! Line your drawers with scrapbook paper like I Heart Organizing. Pick up these acrylic drawer organizers.

Never miss an activity with this Weekly Dorm Room Calendar – This dorm wall décor idea is so frugal to make!

Dorm Room Organization

If you lack dorm room closet organization or for dorm rooms don’t have kitchens, get creative with this Dorm Room Kitchen Cart from Jessica Slaughter. Get a metal dorm room car organizer in many different colors.

The dorm room set up you are given will likely be ugly. Hide the particle board on a dorm room desk with washi tape from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

Another dorm wall décor idea – Do you have ugly walls you cannot paint? Hang a Tapestry Damage Free with this tip from Drea’s DIY. Beautiful Tapestries under $15 here.

Tapestries are beautiful and can hide ugly cinder blocks. Also consider a macramé wall art. We love this boho wall décor but this macrame wall hanging might be a bit more affordable.

Dorm Room Hacks

Lift the bed but also make it efficient with these USB/Power Outlets Bed Risers on Amazon. This dorm room storage hack also gives you more under bed hidden storage.

Speaking of bedding, you will want this Dorm Room Docking Station for easy access to things you might need at night like ear pods or your phone. Find a similar one.

This bedside shelf will also work for staying organized when pulling together your decorating dorm room hacks.

Hungry, try this dorm room cooking hack! Make grilled cheese with a clothing iron. Dinner in five minutes! Idea from Grilled Cheese Social.

Don’t forget all of our Dorm Room Recipes and Grilled Cheese Recipes.

Dorm Room Décor Cheap

Hit the Dollar Tree for some Dorm Room cheap décor ideas. Stay organized. Sort Snacks with a Door Shoe Organizer on Drama Mama (no longer available). Grab a Shoe Organizer for your dorm room.

Want to light the room. Look at this easy tutorial on DIY Ping Pong Ball Light String. Use on a patio, porch, bedroom, dorm room and more. Also found in our Upcycle Christmas Lights post – cute ideas for living! Ping Pong Ball idea The Surznick Common Room

Also use this cheap dorm room décor organizer for easy access to school supplies with Door Shoe Organizer. Idea on A Bowl Full of Lemons.

Dorm Room Upcycle Ideas

Talk about an Upcycle, Make a Headboard Out of Cardboard – You heard us right! This cheap dorm room décor idea uses an upcycled box. Idea on Stars for Street Lights.

Dorm room décor on a budget? Utilize the outdoors with this Tree Branch Jewelry Holder from I Like Fall Blog. Think I saw something like this at Pottery Barn for $100s.

Organize a desk and cord area with upcycled binder clips. Source Unknown. The black clips are beautiful, but this binder clip set has a beautiful pattern.

Consider skipping a headboard for a Dorm Room Headboard Shelf. Source Unknown. They actually make Headboard Shelves to buy! I would line with Removeable Wallpaper as a DIY Dorm Room Décor Hack – a whole new look!

Colorful Dorm Room Ideas

Duct Tape and Washi Tape are your decorative friends – we love these Duct Tape Storage Ideas that look amazing from DIY Home Sweet Home – it makes them sturdy too!

Again, back to your decorative friend – Line Your Bookshelves with Washi Tape for some dorm room fun. Idea on Aunt Peaches. How beautiful is this Washi Tape Bundle?

Maybe it’s silly, but if you are lacking some color or a view outside your window, bring the rainbow to you with this Dorm Room Fan idea! A fan is a must dorm room essential. Source.

Dorm Room Storage

Dorm room storage hacks will help you stuff the room with all your needs. Maximize your drawer space with this T-Shirt Folding Tip. Have you seen this t-shirt folding board? It is thin enough to hide behind a dresser!

Speaking of clothing, display your dirties in style. Do you love this dorm room laundry tote as much as we do? It comes with the perfect handle to carry all that laundry home to mom!

ET phone home (name that movie!) Show everyone where you live with this zip code pillow (other options available like a reminder to phone home!) One dorm room storage idea is to fill your decorative pillows with clothing, socks, underwear and other essentials.

Dorm Room Essentials

We also think this Dorm Room Shower Caddy is the perfect addition for getting to the showers.

This space is totally personalized with photographs and so magical with the additional lighting – a perfect teen bedroom or dorm room makeover! This is a great Instagram craft idea. There is a great string light strand on Amazon that comes with a remote control and is very affordable. Change your settings, colors, brightness, etc. Also seen in our Teen Bedroom Ideas. and Upcycled Christmas Lights. A

A dorm room essentials list includes a calendar. Stay organized with this DIY project – a Paint Strip Calendar from DIY Ready. You can also look at our Paint Strip Calendar for a weekly line up.

Drawers and extra space are a rarity, so is dorm room décor. Display your earrings on this frame. Not only is it resourceful, it adds color and is cute!

Dorm Room Design

Who thought up Dorm Room Design? It is so hard to find places to hide things. Hide accessories and shoes underneath a bed skirt with the Bedskirt Organizer.

Get the smell out with this Dorm Room Hack. Use Febreze Car Clips and add to Air Vents to Help Freshen the Room! Source Unknown.

Command Hooks are apart of dorm room essentials. If you find yourself lucky enough to have a cabinet, use command hooks to hang your tools. | Source Unknown.

The best Dorm Room advice? Make your Dorm Room Décor Pinterest worthy with lots of color like this idea from Hobby Lobby.

Dorm Room Checklist

No idea what to pack? Take a look at this Dorm Room College Packing List from Society 19 for a list of dorm room essentials.

More Dorm Room Tips

Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas – Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more Dorm Room ideas? Take some inspiration from these Vibey Lights & Neon Room Lighting Affects. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our No Bake Dorm Room Recipes – Pin to Pinterest.

Going far? Also check out our Moving Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Originally posted July 3, 2016. Updated July 2021.

Teaching Kids Manners

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August 29, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media

Teaching kids manners? This list of list of manners and etiquette will raise a child with discipline and good character. Includes teaching manners activities, manners for kids games, how to write a thank you note, cell phone etiquette and more.

Teaching Kids Manners – Essential Etiquette and Practical Tips

Teaching kids manners is extremely important. When a child is well mannered, he or she knows how to behave and interact with others properly. They can make friends easier, be more successful in school and work, have better relationships with adults, and feel happier and more confident overall. It’s never too early (or too late) to start teaching your children good manners—be it on a playground during recess or sitting around the dinner table with the family.

Why is Teaching Kids Manners Important?

Teaching children good manners isn’t just about teaching a few phrases – it’s often about giving them tools for social intelligence so they’re able to communicate well throughout all aspects of their lives.

Teaching kids manners teaches them how to interact with the world around them.
Manners are about treating others well, and teaching children this will help reduce conflict with others because they’ll know how to get along better in social situations.
Manners are about having respect for others and teaching children manners can help them see the world as a place where they’re respected too.
It’s not just about showing up on time or using your words, it’s also making sure that you’re conscious of how people feel in the way you act toward them.

Essential Manners to Teach Your Kids

For a quick overview of teaching manners to kids, refer to this handy Guidelines for Good Manners chart from Thirty Handmade Days.

Learn the Magic Words

When you were a child, your parents and teachers probably taught you that some words were “magic words.” These were please, thank you, may I, and you’re welcome. These are still essential phrases every parent should teach young children today. They never go out of style!

To practice these skills for an upcoming holiday dinner or staying at a friend’s house, play this Yes Please, No Thank You Meal Manners Game from Happy Home Fairy.

Say please and thank you to service workers after receiving services or goods. This is especially important for kids to learn, because those who work with the public deal with a lot. Good manners go a long way toward making them feel appreciated.

Write Thank You Letters

No matter how old you are, writing thank-you letters is a way to show appreciation for gifts and gestures. It’s always good manners to take the time out of your day to write grateful messages back in return.

Nicole from Coffee and Carpool offers tips on writing meaningful and thoughtful thank you letters. She recommends that parents take note of gifts their children receive as well as who sent them; taking pictures of the child using the gift; writing the note on the back of the photo, and keeping the number of notes you write at once to five or fewer.

Another handy idea is using templates to help your child get their thoughts organized and on paper. Fantastic Fun and Learning offers three cute thank you note templates for Christmas gifts—one is blank, one is lined, and one has three boxes for drawing and writing.

The Suburban Mom offers a cute thank you template for teachers where young children can fill in the blanks and draw a picture of their teacher. It’s a great way for kids to show their appreciation at the end of the year.

Setting the Table

Setting the table is a skill that every kid should know how to do. It’s not difficult, and it teaches kids about organization and etiquette. The goal is to create an attractive place setting for your family mealtime.

These table setting placemats from Positively Splendid are an excellent place to start to teach kids who are just learning to set the table. Of course, tea parties, wedding receptions, and formal dinners are fancier affairs, so here’s a nifty diagram of informal and formal place settings from Simply Sprout to use for such occasions.

Be a Good Hostess – Practice with a Tea Party

Hosting a tea party is an elegant affair. You’ll have the perfect gathering with these Tea-rrific Tea Party Ideas! We’ve got ideas for everything you need to make your next garden party extra special—tea finger sandwiches, floral teacup centerpieces, and vintage books for display.

Hosting such events helps kids practice many different types of manners, including sending out personalized invitations, accepting RSVPs from guests, and mingling at gatherings. They’ll also practice proper etiquette when setting the table, eating with the correct utensils, and using good table manners.

Phone Etiquette

Kids love answering the phone, but they don’t always use their best manners when doing so. Teach your child the proper way to answer the phone from an early age. You may prefer your child give a simple “Hello” or “Good morning” or a more formal “Hello, this is Chloe. To whom am I speaking?” response. Also teach children to answer the phone promptly, preferably before the third ring.

When it comes to teens and their phones, there’s a lot more cell phone etiquette that needs to be covered. This cell phone contract from Thirty Handmade Days is an excellent place to start. Teens must agree to always answer their parents, to never bring the phone to the dinner table, to never call or text anyone after 9PM, and other manners and responsibilities. Have your tween or teen sign the contract upon getting their first phone!

Don’t Interrupt Others

Kids are full of energy and curiosity, which is why they want to chime in on conversations. However, some kids have a hard time with self-control when it comes to interrupting others. More importantly, being interrupted can be frustrating for the person who was speaking, kids and adults alike. If you find yourself getting frustrated with your child’s interruptions, here are a few tips that may help:

Teach your children polite phrases like “excuse me” and “may I please?” so that when they want people’s attention, they will politely say those phrases instead of just jumping in with an interruption.
Wait to respond to their questions. Many parents tell their children to stop interrupting, but in the next moment, they respond to the child’s interruption anyway. This just makes it more likely for your child to keep interrupting. Wait for an appropriate pause in the conversation before you turn to your child and ask what they need.
Teach “the squeeze.” Let your child know that when you are speaking to an adult, she can gently squeeze your hand to let you know she needs you. Gently squeeze her hand in acknowledgment to let her know that you’re aware she needs you, and respond to her as soon as possible.
Take turns talking. Practice this skill with your children or have them practice with each other. No one can say a word until the speaker is finished talking.

Cover Coughs, Sneezes, and Yawns

Do you find yourself really grossed out when someone coughs or sneezes into the air? You’re not alone! Kids need to learn to cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or with their arm if a tissue is not available. This keeps saliva and germs off hands. Of course, this will take some practice. A simple way for children to remember is with this short rhyme: “Cough or sneeze—cover it please!” Don’t forget to encourage them to cover their yawns, too, as this is the polite thing to do in the company of others.

Clean Hands Often

Keeping your hands clean is as much about manners as it is good hygiene. Kids should also be encouraged to wash their hands frequently and thoroughly. This glitter germ activity from The Simple Parent provides kids with a good visual of how germs can cling to hands without thorough washing.

Manners may seem like a small thing, but they are key to making others feel comfortable and valued. With a little bit of guidance from parents or teachers, kids can learn the importance of good manners in everyday life.

After learning every thing about good manners, host a tea party! These Tea Party ideas are quite fun! Pin to Pinterest.

The Best Airplane Activities for Kids + Airplane Toys for Toddlers

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July 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media, Travel

Traveling with children can be frazzling. Turn a crazy trip into a relaxing trip by prepping ahead with the best airplane activities for kids and toddlers. A list of airplane toys for toddlers, kids activities, what documents are needed for travel and more. Happy travels!

Traveling with kids can be tough! Does anyone get more scared of the plane ride over the actual trip? When I fly with my five, I always plan weeks in advance what I will carry on the plane (the suitcase contents tend to be thought of more last minute!) That being said, I did my research and came up with some Airplane Activities for Kids. These are idea for kids ages 2 and up (though many of them can be modified to fit your younger child!)

What documents are needed when flying with a child?

For children under the age of 18, TSA does not require identification. Adult companions will need a valid form of identification.

If a child is flying as an unaccompanied minor, you must organize with the airline. You will need to pay for an unaccompanied minor service. The adult dropping off the child must have identification as well as the adult picking up the child. In most airports, even if you are not flying, an adult may go through security to pick up the child at the gate. This can occur after getting a pass from the airline at the check-in desk.

How do you travel with kids on a plane?

If your child finds interest in new environments, flying might be very successful for them. Despite the distractions, it’s important to fly equip with activities and toys to distract your toddlers and kids.

When traveling, have a thin blanket, socks, a cardigan or sweatshirt for comfort. It is important to also bring snacks. Layovers, open restaurants and an airline snack cart and be quite unpredictable. A happy child is usually a full child. Bring snacks your child doesn’t have often so it feels a bit like a treat.

Airplane Activities for Kids

In order to create happy travels for kids, you need happy distractions!

Every time the kids and I traveled, I picked up one of these Mosaic Sticker Craft Kids for Kids. They buy time. The buy multiple times because the kids will do one (which takes away), put it away and then move on to do another one later (again it takes awhile.) If you have little hands that can get distracted by this activity, I swear by these mosaic sticker art kits for kids.

Before you go, make your own DIY Altoid Tin Craft, a Tic Tac Toe Travel Game | Frugal Coupon Living

Have a LEGO lovers? Make make this DIY LEGO Travel Case | Frugal Coupon Living

Spirograph Travel Playset | Get it Here

Word Building Travel Kit | I Heart Crafty Things

Printable Travel Games – Battleship, Tic Tac Toe, Bingo, Crazy 8s ,Dot Game and more | Moms Mini Van (We also have printable Road Trip Car Games for when you get there!)

DIY Portable LEGO Kit with Printable Activity Cards | Fun at Home with Kids

Free Tetris Printable Board, Games Pieces and Rules. | Frugal Coupon Living

Free Busy Bag Ideas and Printables | Mother’s Niche

We also think you will love our Airplane Bingo (or tic-tac-toe) | Frugal Coupon Living

Road trip Pictionary Book (also great for airplanes!) | Lalymom

Travel Coloring Cases (out of mini first aid kits) | Family Fresh Meals

No paint is needed for these Reusable Color with Water Activity Pads | Get a 3 pack Here.

Create a Printable game Binder | Creative Mama on a Dime

Create an Eye Spy Bag | Six Sisters Stuff

Travel with Wikki Stix and Create Shapes and Characters | Purchase HERE and HERE

Make a Travel Snack Container (with free printable label) | Happiness is Homemade

Travel with Window Clings | How to Be Awesome at Everything

If you create the time or talent to create some of the ideas above, take a look at these other Airplane Activities for Kids you can buy for kids on Amazon. Many of them have 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime if you are a last minute shopper! Don’t forget you can get a FREE Month Trial of Prime if you don’t want a full years service.

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Crayola Twistables
Wikki Stix
Headphones
Ipad or Kindle
Mini Play-Doh
UNO and other Kids Card Games
Travel Spirograph Playset and other Travel Games
Water Wow Books
Wet Ones Travel Wipes
Rolling Backpack (Bonus with stuffed animal strap!)

Other items to consider packing for your kids flight: window clings, socks, sweatshirt, light blanket, snacks for baby, snacks for toddlers, snacks for kids, an empty water bottle (fill after security), and a headphone splitter (if using one electronic device for multiple kids!)

Enjoy the flight!

Forget the airplane. Stay home! Enjoy these over twenty ways to enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. Pin to Pinterest.

Planes, trains and automobiles – if you are in the car too, look at these Winning Car Hacks for Mom. Pin to Pinterest.

Traveling during summer? Enjoy this Summer Bucket List for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Clever Toddler Tips and Tricks – Old and New Mom Hacks

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July 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media

Clever Toddler Tips and Tricks. Preschool Hacks for new and old moms. Toddler tricks and toddler ideas to make life more efficient for a frazzled mom!

Toddler Tips and Tricks – Hacks for New and Old Moms

I don’t know what’s more challenging. The day you bring your child home from the hospital, the terrible twos or the terror-acious threes! If I had to choose, I would say get all the advice and tips you can before hitting the toddler years. Getting those those days of independence.

Parenting Tips for Toddlers

Where do you begin? Parenting toddlers should come with a manual (and nanny.) Toddler behavior can be difficult. Kids 2 to 5 are beginning to exert independence and want to do everything themselves. They especially hate being given direction. While there is no magic want for discipling toddlers, there is one helpful peace of advice – give your child options.

Examples of giving toddlers choices are taking a bath. The end result, no matter what, is your child will get in that bath tub. Ask your son/daughter do you want to skip to the bath tub or walk backwards. You have given you child 1.) a boring activity but turned it into controlled play 2.) you have the same result, the child is going to the bathroom but you are supplying the toddler with options.

The best Parenting Hacks During Toddlers Years

Since raising an independence toddler can be a challenge, look at these cleaver toddler hacks and tips that will make a frazzled mom’s life more efficient. If you can have control over the mess, over the stroller, and over the feedings, it makes controlling the child a bit more easier.

How many times have you taken your child out of the stroller and it is tipped over? Use Ankle Weight as Stroller Counterbalance to keep your stroller from tipping. We got these – an umberella stroller and ankle weights. (Later you can use them in the gym!)

Make An Instant Art Bib With Glad Press n’ Seal. No washing of clothing involved! Just press and seal the plastic directly onto front of the shirt for an instant art smock. | Raddest Mom (no longer available)

Turn any cup into a sippy cup! These Snug Silicone Sippy Lids come in different colors.

Have fun with this cheerio necklace hack. A great way to keep snack off the floor! | Raising Miss Matilda

Use an old shampoo bottle to help smaller children reach the sink. | Source no longer available

We took my son to an amusement park the other weekend. The trip was for the older kids but I felt awful about how overheated he became. Take a look at this portable battery-operated fan, perfect for a stroller (or car seat!)

This is one of those, why didn’t I think of that items. My child hated the automatic flushing toilet! Carry a pack of post-it notes in your purse. In public bathrooms, place a sticky-note over the sensor to relieve fears! | My Crazy Blessed Life

Speaking of the potty, another genius idea – take a look at this potty training tip! Drop blue food coloring in the toilet. Tell your child when they go, the water will magically turn green! | Source Unknown

Since having the twins and having less hands for carrying things, I have learned to have a mommy hook or carabiner to hold excess items like diaper bags. shopping bags and grocery baskets (for quick run ins!)

I have used this light for ALL FIVE OF MY KIDS! Sleep train your child with their very own big girl/big boy clock. I love these toddler alarm clocks that tell you when it is day or night (to keep your child in bed!) We found this sleep training clock here.

We found the Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine and Light and have really enjoyed it with the younger 3 boys.

What an easy way to keep track of the beginning of a chore chart. Use a manila folder, cut fold it in half, slice it into 5-ish chores and add magnetic tape for opening and closing when a chore is done. You can open the list each morning to start over. | Source Unknown

Have a lot of snack pouches that are hard to store? Try this hack – Baby Food Pouch Slider . (Also seen in our Life Hacks and Newborn Hacks and Tips!)

Mess free painting. Paint with an egg carton – toss when you are done! | Mom Dot

No-mess applesauce! Pick up a single-serve cup + cut straw – parenting hack! | Source Unknown

Make your own spill proof mason jar for snacks! | Babble (no longer a website)

Create a timeout chair! We love this timeout chair with a timer. It lets your child know when they can get up! | Source Unknown (Purchase a Toddler Time Out Chair)

Summer vacation with kids?!? Packing is stressful for me, so put their full outfits in a big Ziploc, so you can just grab out of suit case without thinking! Put the dirty clothes from the previous day in the Ziploc! I do this packing hack all the time! | Pin Lady

Tired of a stroller that takes up the entire trunk – stand it up! This family used a bungee cord to stand the stroller up-right providing room for groceries, suitcases and more! I bet they have a lot more tips! | Large Families on Purpose (no longer a blog)

Are motor skills developing? Pick up a Sandwiches ‘N More Toddler Utensil so your child can hold a sandwich. Grab yours HERE. (no longer available.)

Create the cheapest toddler bumpers (baby bumpers) with pool noodles. This pool noodle hack and also be used on tables, fire places, the edges of doors (to prevent from closing ones fingers) and more! | Montana Prairie Tales

Please don’t do this – it will chock the child. But a cute chuckle under parent supervision. Do you have a toddler that loves to take off their diaper – take a look at what Greta did!

We all know that we have done it – hide your candy where the kids will never look! | Source Unknown

Cut watermelon into watermelon sticks. This tutorial is perfect for little hands! | Sober Julie

Use an empty wipes container to store travel snacks for your kids. It’s the ideal size for kids’ hands — and you can even keep food cold by putting a reusable ice pack at the bottom. | Practical Parenting Ideas (unavailable)

Someone gave me this tip when I first had my children and I began as soon as they were born. Washing toddler socks in a mesh laundry bag is such a great idea to keep little socks together. Another one I washed them, was safety pinning them together. Do this if you have one child (not if you have 5 – easier to keep track of the safety pins!) | Mom Hacks 4 Everyday

Save the Boon Grass you bought to dry sippy cups. It turns into the perfect crayon holder for the art table.

Use painters tape to create parking spaces for even the kids vehicles! | The Organizing Junkie (also seen in our Easy Garage Storage Solutions and Hacks.)

You guys, I had my less than a year ago third child (and I am pregnant with the fourth and fifth – yes I am accepting this very quick twin pregnancy). Not evening being a first time mom, this Newborn Tips, Hacks and Tricks post was very helpful. Take a look at all these tips! Pin to Pinterest.

If you have a toddler, these Potty Training Tips and Tricks are a must. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Monthly Baby Photo Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these…

Pregnancy Tips:

Tips for the First Trimester – Pin to Pinterest
Tips for the Second Trimester – Pin to Pinterest
Tips for the Third Trimester – Pin to Pinterest