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Sparkling Unicorn Party Games for Kids

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August 30, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Hosting a unicorn birthday party? It’s important to have some whimsical unicorn themed activities and a magical mix of entertainment. Fun party games can turn a dull gathering into a roaring good time. These 11 cute unicorn games are perfect for your next celebration delighting the guest of honor and her party guests.

Having a unicorn themed party? There’s something extra special about having a unicorn themed party. It’s not just the decorations or food, but the games as well! Here are some great unicorn party games that will have your guests smiling from ear to ear.

There are so many fun ways to plan the perfect party for your little one, between cute unicorn themed snacks, party favors, and decorations there’s a lot to think about. But the best part of any party is the fun games and activities you can do with all the kids!

Unicorn Birthday Party Games

Don’t have your head in the clouds when planning a unicorn themed party. It’s important to be organized in making sure your guest of honor and party guests have a wonderful time. DIY unicorn games are a great way to keep kids entertained and talking about how much fun they had at any party. Plus they are low-cost allowing you to invest in the unicorn party food, décor, goodie bag favors and more.

Whether you’re planning a magical birthday party or just a get together, these cute games will have everyone excited.

To help plan the best party games, I’ve put together a unicorn party games printable. All you have to do is print out the PDF, pick your favorite games and use the supply list to pick up or order everything you need. It couldn’t be easier!

Here are some of the best unicorn party games that will have your guests smiling from ear to ear.

Pin the Horn on the Unicorn: This is a classic party game with a unicorn twist. Simply print out a picture of a unicorn, horns included. Then, using painter’s tape or masking tape, stick the poster to the wall. Give each child a turn being blindfolded and spinning around 3 times. Then they take their turn at pinning the horn on the unicorn.

Unicorn Toss: Players will take turns tossing glowstick necklaces onto the unicorn horn, racing to see who can get the most on in a minute. The team with the most at the end of the game wins!

Unicorn Egg Race: This is a race to see who can get from one side of the room to the finish line fastest with their unicorn horn (half of a plastic Easter egg) on their head. No hands allowed!

Rainbow Round Up: How about a fun relay race? This colorful balloon game uses a hula hoop and broom to get the balloons across the room and into the safety area fastest. Can you round up your balloons faster than the other team?

Glitter Piñata: A classic party game with a sparkly unicorn twist, this is always a hit with the kids.

In addition to the five games we shared. The unicorn themed party games printable set includes 6 more games and party activities.

Falling Donuts
Pass the Gift
Catch the Tail
Unicorn Sugar Cone Horns
Unicorn Egg Race
Magical Bean Guess

Don’t be a donkey with a horn. Add some sparkle and magic to your celebration and put the play in the party plan. Download these 11 magical unicorn party games today.

Unicorn Party Games Printable Set

More Unicorn Themed Party Games

If you’re looking for more great unicorn games, check out this list of fun ideas. With a mix of active and calm unicorn activities, there’s something for everyone!

Unicorn Bean Bag Toss: A simple game that can be played indoors or outdoors. Set up some unicorn cutouts or buckets and see who can get the most bean bags in.

Feed the Unicorn: A fun game for the younger kids, see who can get the most marshmallows into a unicorn’s mouth using only chopsticks. This could be a timed minute to win it game using only 60 seconds of time.

Musical Hoops: Similar to musical chairs, this game has players moving around hoops instead. Set up as many hula hoops as there are guests, minus one. Play music and have the kids walk around the hoops. When the music stops, they need to find a hoop to stand in. The player left without a hoop is out, and you remove one hoop each round until there’s only one player left.

Unicorn Scavenger Hunt: A birthday scavenger hunt is perfect for any celebration. You could also hide unicorn items around the house or party space and see who can find the most in a set amount of time. You could also put together a list of unicorn items for them to find and check off as they go.

With so many fun unicorn party game choices, you’re sure to find the perfect game for your party. No matter what games you choose, your guests will have a blast!

Don’t forget to check out the Unicorn Party Games printable for more great ideas.

Unicorn Party Supplies

You’ve got the budget-friendly unicorn themed birthday party entertainment. That means the hard part is done. What about other low-cost unicorn party supplies? Grab everything you need from party invitations, to DIY crafts, decorations, balloons and more!

Add some sprinkles and spin that horse into something fun – a unicorn. Happy celebrating at your next gathering. I hope you and your birthday girl have a magical time.

More Party Ideas for Kids

Party Games are what bring the entertainment. It’s easy to shop for party décor, recipes, party favors and more but often we forget – how are we going to busy the kids? If you are looking for frugal birthday party entertainment, take a look at this list of low-cost party games including games for many themed parties. You can also download the birthday party games bundle, so you have all you need!

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

… and a lot more party games.

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The Best Trampoline Games

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August 30, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Need boredom busters for summer? Are you ready for backyard fun? Dust off the cobwebs when you get these kids games to play on the trampoline. Enjoy sixteen of the best trampoline games for kids . This printable games set includes outdoor games instructions and a supply list. Get ready to have a jumping good time!

There are tons of fun ideas for the trampoline. Have you ever slept under the stars in a sleeping bag? How about jumped on the trampoline with a sprinkler beneath? Have you used chalk to turn the trampoline mat in a Twister board? Who has popped bubbles while jumping? If your child has tried any of these ideas, you likely are wanting to come up with some new activities for the kids.

Fun Things to Do on a Trampoline

Create your own family bucket list for fun trampoline ideas for kids. It can be used year-round or add it to your summer bucket list.

Play on the trampoline while the sprinkler is underneath
Get chalk and turn your mat into a Twister board or Hopscotch game
Use chalk to color on the trampoline
Have a sleepover and sleep under the stars in your sleeping bags
Fill the trampoline with ice cubes
Turn on a bubble maker and direct it to blow bubbles within the net
Put Dawn dish soap and water on the trampoline mat for a slipper good time (it also cleans!)
Play classic games like Ring Around the Rosie, Simon Says, or 4 Corners
Have a sword fight with pool noodles
Jump on the trampoline after a big snow
Play Fun Trampoline Games

Trampoline games are great for kids because they can be played over and over. In addition, many of these outdoor games require common things round in your garage. From soccer balls, to soft balls, balloons, a jump rope and more. They bring things out of store and remind us how to have fun without electronics. Get ready to get outdoors and enjoy these fun backyard activities for kids (and even adults!)

Trampoline Safety for Kids

Since many of these games include multiple kids on the trampoline, it’s important to know and have a list of safety tips for the kids. Review these trampoline rules before you get started.

Have a trampoline net keep the entrance zipper closed when on the trampoline
An adult must be near by for supervision
No gymnastics, summersaults or flips.
Remove all debris from the trampoline
Review safety materials for the trampoline
Keep within the assigned weight limit of the trampoline
Keep fingers away from the springs

What are some fun trampoline games?

Growing up, I recall some incredible games on the trampoline. However, if I try to bring up some of the retro and classic trampoline games with my kids, I completely cannot recall how to play trampoline games or even what resources they required. It’s like a complete mind blank. That was my purpose for creating this printable trampoline games set. The set includes old and new trampoline games and even some land games you can bring to the trampoline mat.

Without further adieu, let’s get starting taking a look at these fun kids trampoline games.

Rock Paper Scissors

How to Play: I bet you have hard of this classic game but have you played trampoline rock paper scissors with your body? Jump on the trampoline and land to make a rock, paper or scissors shape. Slowly eliminate the competition becoming the final winner. We bet this game keeps your heart rate up, especially the longer you are in the competition.

Accessories: None

Bombs Away

How to Play: In this trampoline game for 3 ore more, players dodge incoming balls or water balloons. Two or more players stand on the outside of the trampoline tossing them toward the center.

Accessories: Balls or water balloons

Pirate Leg Stand

How to Play: Standing on one leg can be a bit of a challenge. How about standing on one leg while on the trampoline or while one person jumps? Be the first player to test your coordination on the mat. Longest standing pirate, wins.

Accessories: Stop watch

Gaga Ball

How to Play: This classic game is brought from the pit to the spring. “Ga-ga ball!” Can you hear it? Hit with one hand a ball toward another player. If it hits below their knees, they are out. If it hits above their shoulders or bounces out of net, you are out. Make sure everyone has a change to hit. Last person standing wins.

Accessories: Ball

Castle Attack

How to Play: A king must keep his castle from being attacked. In this game, the king stands in the trampoline enclosure and avoids balls flying in from the attackers. When the king his hit, a new player becomes the king. The player that is able to be the king the longest, wins.

Accessories: Stop watch and balls.

Bum Wars

How to Play: 1, 2, 3, 4, I declare bum war! players jump, land on their bum and jump back to their feed (or knees) in one jump. See who can continue this rhythm the longest, wins.

Accessories: None

Dodgeball

How to Play: This traditional game goes from the gym to the trampoline. Trampoline dodgeball. Divide the mat with a line of chalk or painter’s tape. Split players into teams of two. Throw balls to peg the other team’s players with the ball. If they catch the ball, you are out. if you hit a player, they are out. The first team to loose all their teammates, wins.

Accessories: Chalk, painter’s tape, softer balls

Air Ball

How to Play: The goal of this game is to catch the ball mid jump. Every player gets ten tries to air catch. The person that catches the most balls with ten chances, wins!

Accessories: Tennis balls

Telephone

How to Play: Similar to “I’m going on a picnic game” only with their body. The first person strikes a pose. The second player strikes the first players pose and their own new post. This cycle continues with the third player and so forth until someone messes up on the order of the poses. The game goes on until you can’t remember all the posses.

Accessories: None

Crack the Egg

How to Play: Also called popcorn. One player lays in the middle of the trampoline in a ball position. The other players jump to pop up the egg and have the player release their legs from their hands. If the egg cracks, they are out. Switch places and give another player a chance to be the egg.

Accessories: None

Birds in the Nest

How to Play: This fun game continues outside the trampoline net with the center of the trampoline being the bird’s nest. Assign one player to be the bird. They hide different colored balls around the yard. Each runner is assigned a colored ball set. On the start of go, the runners go find their colored balls and bring them back to the birds nest. At any time, the bird can call the runners home and they must counted to ten before leaving the nest again. The runner that finds all their colored balls first, becomes the winner and then the next bird.

Accessories: Lots of colored balls, blindfolds

Lava Ball

How to Play: This game is also called Poison Ball. Players avoid various sized balls on the trampoline mat. If a ball touches them, they are out. Players must keep moving.

Accessories: Various size balls or water balloons

Freeze Bounce

How to Play: One person is the caller. Everyone jumps until the caller yells “freeze!” Everyone has to freeze. If your feet hit the trampoline last on the freeze, you are out. Last man standing, wins. Twist this game up with a fun playlist and add music and some cool dance moves. When the music stops, freeze!

Accessories: None

Keep It Up

How to Play: How long can you keep a beach ball in the air? What if more are added? This can be a trampoline game for 1 player or many more. Just don’t let the the ball hit the mat.

Accessories: Inflatable beach ball

Reverse Limbo

How to Play: Similar to the game of limbo on you have a rope and go above the limbo line (not below.) Use the trampoline springs to get air and bounce over the limbo line. Each cycle, the line goes a bit higher.

Supplies: Jump rope

Jump Rope Snake

How to Play: Try to avoid a slithering snake. One player waves the snake on the ground. if you get bit (touched) by the snake, you are out.

Accessories: Jump rope

Who are these games for?

The best thing about these games is there are perfect for all ages. You easily transfer each of these games into toddler games or teen games. They even will be enjoyed by playful adults.

Toddlers: Toddlers can easily play all of these games. Young children will need older kids to guide them through instruction and reminder of the rules. If creating a mix of ages, split teams into various ages or create pairs with older and younger kids.

Kids: This game set is perfect for kids. Especially competitive children. They are excellent for exhausting active children.

Teenagers: Trampoline games make excellent teen games. Adapt the games by turning them into fun glow in the dark party ideas or even pair with outdoor games at night for the neighbors.

Adults: Come on adults. Get in on the fun and try not to run over your child in an effort to declared the victor!

Want all these games at your finger-tips? Be sure to download and print this entire list of Trampoline Games.

Printable Trampoline Games Directions & Supply List

Ready to get organized? Get all the games we mentioned above. Download and enjoy 16 of the Best Trampoline Games for Kids. This printable game set includes all the directions you need for trampolining fun.

The digital download set all comes with a list of other fun trampoline ideas and a supply list so you have all the trampoline accessories you need to bring these outdoor games into fruition. Common supplies include timer, whistle, rope, balls and water balloons. Many of the items you likely already have on hand.

Once you print your games, you can laminate them for use over and over. That allows it to be outside in different weather conditions and keep it form getting ripped, wet, or damaged.

Whether you are creating a summer bucket list, planning a birthday party, or just want a list of kids activities at home, you will want to print these Trampoline games today. It’s time to put the play back in your plans. Grab your printable today.

Printable Trampoline Games for Kids PDF

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More Backyard Fun!

The backyard is an oasis of fun? If you are looking for more ideas for the kids, take a look at all these outdoor games you can play in your own yard.

Backyard Games: Play in in a park or in your own yard, these outdoor games are fun for the family, neighbors, or a birthday party. They even can be used at a backyard graduation, picnic or even family reunion.

Minute to Win it Games with Water: Ready to get wet? Take these wet n wild games to the backyard, park or even to the beach. These games include water guns, water balloons, buckets of water and more. Best of all, the games move fast requiring over one minute each. Guaranteed fun ahead!

Outdoor Minute to Win it Games: Have 60 seconds? These outdoor minute to win it games are timed and perfect for keeping a party moving along. They include non-water games as well as a few water games. If you love a fast pace, these are really great quick and easy games. They are getting the kids outside in the fresh air.

Pool Games: Ready to host a pool party? Stop asking what you can do and start doing. Print these pool party games that are perfect for a small group or large gathering. The set includes new, classic and retro pool party games. Make sure to laminate the game set for easy reference of directions and supplies when you are around the swimming pool.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: Take the fun outdoors with this backyard scavenger hunt for kids. These 20 rhyming riddles will lead kids on an outdoor scavenger hunt. Have a fun prize at the end or small treasure to collect as you go. They include common supplies found at home.

Camping Games: Sleeping under the stars or just enjoying a twinkling fire pit? These camping games bring instant fun under the stars. Use in the backyard or bring on your next camping trip. They bring great fun to little campers.

See more fun games for the backyard, parties, and travel in our printable games store.

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The Beach Games List – Must Have Beach Activities!

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August 30, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Summer, Travel

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

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

How do you make a beach day fun?

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

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

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

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

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

17 Fun and Exciting Beach Games to Play!

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

Beach Theme Scavenger Hunt

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

Supplies: paper, pencil, beach scavenger hunt list

Mini Golf

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

Supplies: cups, golf ball, golf clubs

Squirt Ball Relay

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

Supplies: beach ball, water gun

Beach Towel Parachute

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

Supplies: beach ball, beach towel

Musical Towels

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

Supplies; beach towels, radio/music player

Beach Bowling

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

Supplies: empty water bottles

Shell Shuffle

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

Supplies: shells, sand, spoons

Hole Sand Hole

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

Supplies: balls

Flick n Sticks

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

Supplies: stakes/sticks, cups, frisbee

Frisbee Golf

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

Supplies: beach items, frisbee

Water Bucket Relay

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

Supplies: plastic cups, buckets

Beach Blow

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

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

Hot Potato

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

Supplies: beach ball, music player

Sponge Relay

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

Supplies: sponges, bowls

Beach Ball Relay

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

Supplies: beach balls

Pass the Water

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

Supplies: cups

Wet Shirt Relay

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

Supplies: beach bucket or bowl, T-shirts

Beach Games List Printable

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

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

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

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

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

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

Originally published June 29, 2021.

Cheeseburger Soup Recipe – Simple and Easy Dinner with a Twist

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August 30, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe

This easy cheeseburger soup is creamy with ground beef, vegetables & shredded cheddar cheese. As a bonus, this delicious soup can be made in under 30 minutes and freezes well, which makes it the perfect weeknight meal. Enjoy this simple and easy dinner recipe with a twist! Take burgers off the grill and into the pot!

A delicious way to fill you up and warm you from the outside in on a chilly day this Cheeseburger Soup definitely hits the spot. Cheesy and hearty with a generous serving of meat and tender vegetables for a soup that makes for a great meal-just add crackers or a crusty bread to complete your meal.

If you have bacon left over from breakfast (ya I never do either) you can chop a few pieces and put it over the top for a tasty bacon cheeseburger soup recipe. You can also freeze and reheat this soup for a quick lunch or dinner, let soup cool completely and put it in a freezer safe bowl with a lid.

Cheeseburger Soup Recipe Variation Options

As with any soup, there are a number of ways that you can change up the ingredients to suit your taste. For example, you could:

Use a different kind of cheese
Use diced tomatoes instead of ketchup
Add in some chopped onion or green pepper
Top with crumbled bacon or chopped chives or a dollop of sour cream

The sky’s the limit when it comes to soup, so feel free to get creative with your our flavor and likes!

Tips for Making Easy Cheeseburger Soup

Here are a few tips to help you make the best cheeseburger soup possible:

Start with cooked ground beef. This will save you time since you won’t have to cook the beef before adding it to the soup.
If you want a thinner soup, add more broth. For a thicker soup, add less broth.
Taste the soup as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed. This is the best way to ensure that your soup tastes just the way you want it.
Serve with a side of crusty bread for dipping.

FAQ for Cheeseburger Soup

Can I make this soup ahead of time?

Yes, this soup can be made ahead of time and reheated when you’re ready to eat. Just store leftovers or your prepared meal in an airtight container in the fridge and it should stay fresh for 3-4 days. You can also freeze this soup.

I don’t have parmesan cheese, can I use something else?

If you don’t have parmesan cheese on hand, you can try using whatever cheese you do have! Cheeseburger soup is a very versatile meal, which means you can use whatever is in your fridge including, swiss, pepper jack, cream cheese or Velveeta cheese for a very creamy cheesy soup!

Can I freeze this soup?

Yes, this soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Make ahead and freeze for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Just store it in a freezer-safe container and thaw it in the fridge when you’re ready to eat.

How can I thicken or thin my Cheeseburger soup?

You can play with the consistency of your soup. Add a cornstarch slurry or flour to thicken your soup. Add additional broth to thin your creamy soup.

Can I substitute proteins?

Play with your protein. You can substitute ground beef with shredded chicken, ground chicken, ground turkey or ground Italian sausage.

Can this be made in the slow cooker?

Yes, this would make a perfect crock-pot cheeseburger soup. Prep your meat and onions before adding all the ingredients. Add your potatoes the last hour of cooking. Make this slow cooker soup on a low setting.

How can I reduce the sodium in soup?

To reduce your sodium in this soup recipe, add only one teaspoon salt. In addition, after you cook the meat, drain the grease. You can also substitute the ground met with a lower sodium ground turkey. Lastly, cook with a low-sodium chicken or beef broth as the base.

How can I use leftover burgers?

Use leftover burgers or cheeseburgers with this soup. On the night you have hamburgers, add a few extra to the grill in preparation for this quick and easy weeknight dinner cheeseburger soup recipe.

How to Make Easy Cheeseburger Soup for the Family

This Quick & Easy Cheeseburger Soup recipe is so comforting on a cold winter day. Even if your household doesn’t like cheeseburgers they’ll probably enjoy it. It’s one of my family’s favorite meals.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup shredded carrots, shredded
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cups chicken broth (or chicken stock)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups milk
3 cups potatoes, cubed (russet potatoes are great!)
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoons garlic salt
¼ cup flour
5 tablespoons butter

Directions:

For a quick prep time, use precut celery, carrots, onions, and potatoes. Alternatively, you can spend about 10 minutes chopping up your ingredients.

Place 2 teaspoons of butter in a large pot (or large Dutch oven) and melt over medium heat, stir in onions and sauté until they start to become translucent.

Stir in carrots, celery, and ground beef and turn up to medium-high heat cooking until beef is no longer pink.

Add chicken stock, parsley, basil, garlic salt, and potatoes, simmer for 10 minutes.

In a separate small pan, melt the remaining 3 Tbsp. butter, and whisk in flour, stirring constantly until a light golden color, whisk in milk until smooth.

Slowly add milk mixture into soup and simmer for a cook time of 5 minutes.

Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese to pot, stirring until completely melted.

Serve and enjoy!

If you’re looking for a hearty, comforting soup that is sure to please, look no further than this Creamy Cheeseburger Soup recipe! Packed with all of your favorite burger flavors, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

More Hearty Dinner Ideas

If you are looking for more hearty recipes that are perfect for a family, we have a huge selection of family dinner ideas. These recipes are a perfect selection because they include one pot options, filling dinner ideas, and are quick and easy (a must!)

First, let’s start with additional hearty soup ideas. These 31+ soup recipes are perfect for winter and fall. Think you could take the 31-day challenge with these delicious soup recipes? This list includes a blog favorite – Copycat Panera Broccoli and Cheddar Creamy Soup and Rustic Beef Stew with Vegetables. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t let the busy weeknight get you down. These Family-friendly Sheet Pan Suppers are easy dinner recipes for individuals on the go! Plus the clean up is super easy! Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for comfort recipes for the fall that the entire family will love? Never ask what’s for dinner and fall in love (full pun!) with this list of family friendly soup, entrees, and dessert Fall Dinner Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Running out of dinner ideas? Take a look at these Meal Planning Ideas for Families. Over sixty dinner ideas so you can easily go two months (or longer) never repeating the same entrée. Personalize and add your own family recipes to the Meal Planning Template for a quick and easy reference. Pin to Pinterest.

Follow all Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living as well as FCLAsh on Pinterest. If you loved this hearty soup recipe, make sure to share on Pinterest and let us know what your family thinks!

This tasty dinner post was originally published Feb 4, 2014. (That means, please forgive the original images!)

Catch Elf Moving! Elf on the Shelf Tracker

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

View our full list of Elf on the Shelf Trackers. Elf on the Shelf tracker apps, online trackers, and how to catch Elf on the Shelf moving on camera. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Tracker

Your Elf on the Shelf has arrived, now what? Does just the thought of a Scout Elf coming in your house give you anxiety? It gave me anxiety for a long time and that is why I have been working on new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years.

Every year I bring you at least 55 New Elf on the Shelf Ideas. I have been doing this for 7 years, so in our Huge Elf on the Shelf List (100+ ideas) You can find over 500 Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Many come with a Free Elf on the Shelf Printable.

If you are getting started with the offical Elf on the Shelf, make sure you have a Bendable Scout Elf. In addition to our free Elf printables, you also can shop our best collection of Elf Digital Downloads & Printables.

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Magical Elf on the Shelf Trackers

Let’s talk about different Elf on the Shelf Tracker online. Online trackers, slow moving Elf on the Shelf videos, and Elf on the Shelf Calendars…. this post will answer all your Elf tracker information.

Elf Tracker Apps

First, let’s talk about Elf on the Shelf Tracker Apps.

Alexa North Pole Elf Tracker With Amazon Echo

This is the easiest Elf Tracker. Add the North Pole Elf Tracker to your Alexa and daily check in to report your Elf on the Shelf Activity. Emma the head Elf tracker needs updates of your Elf’s daily activities. Great for kids.

Elf on The Shelf Tracker Radar Simulator

This Elf tracker app is more simplistic. Perfect for little kids who would not see the hole in it’s design. For example, Similar to the NORAD Santa tracker, find where your elf is moving around the earth. Only your elf might be on the self in your home. If your child won’t question situations like that, let them play with this Elf tracker.

Elf On The Shelf Live Tracker Simulator

This Elf on the Shelf tracker offers a bit more of an interactive experience. Use a tracker radar and follow elves on a map.

Shelf Elf Tracker – Where’s that Elf? – Daily Reminder and Ideas for your Scout Elf’s Location

This Elf tracker is more of a personal tracker for you. Get daily questions asking where your Elf is and update the app to keep a running log of your Scout Elf’s activity and whereabouts. (Parents, it has the potential to act as your daily “reminder.”)

Moving Elf on the Shelf Caught on Camera

Often I get asked how to catch Elf on the Shelf moving. Children cannot catch elf moving but sometimes a camera can!

Parents, if you have been asking how to make elf move, the best way to track Elf on the Shelf moving is to use the Life Lapse Stop Motion Maker for Google or Life Lapse Stop Motion Maker for Apple.

See the video below for creative scenarios and a tutorial for Elf on the Shelf using the stop motion app.

Get Your Stop Motion App to Catch Elf Moving!

Elf on the Shelf Snapchat Filter

Of course, there is another way to get Elf on the Shelf moving on camera. Take a photo in your home (Of your Christmas tree, your sleeping child, you name it) and add a dancing and moving Elf on the Shelf.

You can see this in action by following these simple steps.

Elf on the Shelf Snapchat Directions

Open your Snapchat.
Once you sign in, look for Elf Shelf by CAL or Elf Twerk by CAL
Take a photo of your home
Add the Elf Snapchat filter

You should have it for 48 or download or record screen to keep longer.

Santa Tracker

On Christmas Eve, you can also track Santa has he travels the globe visiting the homes of good boys and girls and picking up many Scout Elves.

Official NORAD Santa Tracker

For 60 years, NORAD and its predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD) have tracked Santa’s flight. Follow Santa as he makes his

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf Outfits, Elf Twister Board, Elf Scavenger Hunt, Elf Employee of the Month and so much more! This also includes our Editable Elf on the Shelf Calendar PDF with filllable fields.

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Elf on the Shelf Tracker Printable

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! If your child wants to keep track of their own Elf on the Shelf activities, download our Elf on the Shelf Calendar and use the blank copy as an Elf Tracker. Save the other copy as Elf on the Shelf Ideas for you!

You can also Elf yourself with the free printable elf template. Three designs so you can make your own paper elf craft and moveable Elf. Also learn how to use the ElfYourself App for a cute dancing Elf idea. This Elf on the Shelf printable is found in our free printable library.

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

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

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

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

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Elf Crafts | Elf on the Shelf Crafts for Kids

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

Elf on the Shelf Crafts for Kids. This holiday season, get crafting with these Elf Craft Ideas. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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 six 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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Elf on the Shelf Crafts for Kids

Get crafting this holiday season with these kids. We brought together some cute Elf Crafts to help you and your child get creative this holiday season.

One way to introduce this craft, is to have your Elf on the Shelf doll sitting with the craft supplies necessary. Then in the morning, you and your child can enjoy a day of crafting.

1. Paper Plate Elf from I Heart Crafty Things
2. Salt Dough Elf (turn it into an ornament) from Messy little Monster
3. Popsicle Stick Elf from Artsy Craftsy Mom
4. Cinnamon Stick Elf from Turning Clock Back
5. Elf Popsicle Stick Hats from Homeschool Preschool
6. Elf Family Portrait from The Inspiration Edit
7. Elf Paper Puppet from Red Ted Art
8. Paper Elf Craft with Accordion Arms & Legs from The Best Ideas for Kids
9. Easy Elf Craft from Stylish Cravings
10. E is for Elf from Must Have Mom
11. Handprint Elf from The Best Ideas for Kids
12. Paper Bag Elf from I Heart Crafty Things

A few of our own Elf on the Shelf Crafts to check out is our Elf House, including many ideas from others. Some of you have the best Elf on the Shelf House Ideas!

We also think you will like these Elf on the Shelf Rice Krispie Treats – you will never guess what cookie cutter we used to make these treats.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

If you are looking for more paper elf crafts, take a look at our free printable Elf template. Elf yourself with this cute and adorable Elf craft and elf on the shelf coloring page.

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

Shop Elf Printables + Digital DownloadsWe also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

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

Elf on the Shelf Kindness Ideas + Helping Hands Printable

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August 25, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Have you heard of the kindness elves? Your family elf can encourage your child to give a helping hand! Take a look at these ELFless Elf on the Shelf kindness ideas and print our free kindness letter for Elf and your child. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Having a family Elf is the perfect opportunity to encourage random acts of kindness and remind your child of the reason for the season. There are many ways to promote how the Christmas season is for helping hands, for giving instead of receiving.

Speaking of hands, are you supposed to undo the Elf on the Shelf hands?… the short answer is yes!

How do you undo Elf on the Shelf hands?

Speaking of Elf on the Shelf hands, you are supposed to undo your Elf’s hands. They come sewn together to It’s important to carefully separate the tie that holds your Elf on the Shelf hands together. Nail scissors are great for smaller cuts and protecting your Elf hands.

Elf on the Shelf hands come sewn together so you can create position. For example, it’s easy to hang Elf on a Christmas tree limb or on a door knob. However, this can easily be resolved if you create a posable Elf on the Shelf. Once you have your Elf on the Shelf hands free, the next step you want to take is making sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our no-sew bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Elf on the Shelf Helping Hands

So far, we have mastered undoing Elf on the Shelf hands sewn together and creating a bendable, wired Elf on the Shelf doll. Take it another step with Elf on the Shelf posable hands.

Holly Jolly Fun Crafts has adorable posable hands – you can bend the fingers and such – this means you can create two thumbs up! For our next Elf on the Shelf idea, we are going to use the hands however you can do do this random acts of kindness Elf on the Shelf ideas without these posable Elf gloved hands.

Supplies

Directions

In a matter of minutes, create this Helping Hands Elf on the Shelf idea. The Elf printable letter reads….

Give a hand day! What can you do that is nice for someone today?

Instantly download and print this free Elf on the Shelf letter. Prop it against a wall with tape. We used double sided tape to tape Elf’s arm in place. Viola! Done.

I can’t wait to see what adorable Random Acts of Kindness your child and Elf come up with! Leave a comment below and share.

Elf on the Shelf Kindness Ideas

In addition to our free Helping Hands printable, we have more ways your family Elf on the Shelf can encourage your child to give back to the community.

Take a look at these kindness elves ideas to help spread random acts of kindness and helping hands during the holiday season.

Elf on the Shelf Donate Toys Letter

Elf on the Shelf Donate Canned Goods

You’ve Been Elfed Printable

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.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables including this Helping Hands Kindness Letter Elf on the Shelf printable.

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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

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Printable Pet Sitter Instructions Template

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November 29, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pet, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media

Use this free printable pet sitter instructions template that can be given to any pet sitter who will be taking care of your fur baby. This self-explanatory pet sitter printable has all you and your caregiver need. Relax more, worry less.

Are you leaving your pet with a pet sitter while you’re traveling? A printable pet sitter instructions template is exactly what you need to make sure your pet caregiver knows what your furry friend needs.

This printable with pet sitter instructions will help everything run smoothly and give you the peace of mind you want while you’re out of town!

Why You Need Pet Instructions

There are a few reasons you’ll want to leave pet instructions for your sitter. Knowing what instructions to leave for the pet sitter is important. This includes things like feeding, walking, and medication schedules.

Daily Routine

One is so that your pet can continue their daily routine as much as possible while you’re away. This will help minimize any anxiety or stress they may feel from your absence. This will medicine, food, and walks.

To Help Your Pet

Another reason is so that you can be sure that your pet is being taken care of exactly the way you want them to be. Be specific about your fur baby’s likes, ticks, allergies, bad habits and more.

You Can Worry Less

By providing specific instructions, you can relax knowing that your pet is in good hands and being well taken care of. This gives you a time to have your voice written down as well as important information like veterinarian’s information, what to do in the unlikely event of illness, and details about your pet behavior. Get your thoughts across with a self-explanatory pet sitter printable. Add anything missing on a separate page or with a post it note.

How much is a pet sitter?

Before you hire a pet sitter, it’s important to know what’s a head. Many budget for travel but forget that sometimes the cost of the entire trip is at home – with your pet and pet sitter.

Pet sitter rates will vary greatly depending on your pets needs, the age/skillset of the animal sitter, the the frequency of visits to the home. The cost of a pet sitter can be as low as $0 to $100 for a day/night. That’s a huge discrepancies especially when you are gone for more than many days. A few questions to ask a homeowner…

Can you you trade services with a friend?
Are you comfortable hiring a local teenager?
Do you need a qualified independent contractor to stay the night or entire duration of your trip?

Consider these guidelines a price estimate when budgeting for a pet sitter. They are ordered from least expensive to most expensive.

Neighbor or Friend

If you are able to trade pet sitting services with a neighbor or friend? If you can trade pet sitting services, this might benefit bot you and a friend. In this case, you might get away with getting a pet sitter for free. Consider bringing back a nice gift from your travels or paying for house keeping services after you pick up your pet from their home.

Teenager

Ask the teenage kids of neighbors. You can often hire a teenager for minimum wage. There is no need for transportation and they can easily access your house multiple times a day. Teens are always looking for extra income and you also know their parent is available in a “worst-case scenario” type situation. If you don’t know the teens in your neighborhood, try a community forum like Nextdoor.com.

College Student

Trusted college kids are excellent for house sitting and pet sitting. To get out of the dorm for the weekend might be a weekend reprieve and not only are they helping with the pet, they can also look over the house. Plus they often come with a mode of transportation.

Veterinary Office

A vet office is a safe place to leave your pet. In addition to having a warm bed and roof over their head, you can feel comfortable knowing that your pet also has a pet doctor on hand in the event of any personal emergency or mishap. While this is a very safe route for pet sitting, your cat/dog will not have the comfort of their own home and exercise will be minimal as they will be in a vet’s office kennel/cage.

Pet Caregivers & Services

The most expensive route will be hiring a pet sitter service. In this scenario a qualified person often comes with a background check, screenings so home owners can feel comfortable with a stranger in your home. There often is a pet sitting contract so you know your rights when hiring a pet sitter or dog walker. You can find such services by searching pet sitting services near me or visit Care.com for help in your local area.

What do you put on pet sitting instructions?

In order to make it easy, have have included everything you need to put on Pet Instructions.

When writing your pet sitter instructions checklist be sure to include the following:

Your pet’s name, age, and breed
A photo of your pet
Your contact information
An emergency contact
Your pet’s vet information
Feeding instructions and schedules
Walking and exercise routines
Playtime and toys
Bathroom routines
Any special needs or medical conditions
Medication schedules and instructions

These pet sitter instructions will help make sure that your pet is happy and healthy while you’re away! This printable is like you’re making your own pet sitter instructions booklet.

How to Prep Your Home For a Dog Sitter

Leaving your dog with a sitter can be stressful, but there are some things you can do to prepare your home (and your dog) for their arrival.

Pick up any toys, bones, or other items that your dog may chew on or swallow.
Put away any food or garbage that might tempt your dog to rummage through the trash.
Make sure your dog has a comfortable place to sleep, like their crate or bed.
Leave out food and water bowls, as well as any food or treats your dog will need.
Give your dog a good walk before the sitter arrives so they can go to the bathroom.
Show the sitter where everything is and go over any instructions or routines.

Free Printable Pet Sitter Checklist

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Where to Leave the Pet Sitter Instructions

Now that you know what to include in your pet instructions, it’s time to decide where to leave them.

Some people like to leave them on front of the fridge so that they’re easy to find.
Others will put them in a binder or folder with all of the other information the sitter will need, like keys and contact information. You can leave them in a pet care binder or your busy mom binder home organizer!
You could also send them electronically via email or text.

No matter where you leave them, just be sure that the sitter knows where to find them!

These pet sitter instructions printable can help make sure your pet is taken care of exactly the way you want them to be! Just fill it out and leave it for your sitter, and you can relax knowing that your pet is in good hands.

What instructions do you leave for the sitter?

More Pet Ideas

We know you love your pet! Also take a look at these fun pet ideas.

Looking for more dog hacks and tips for you or your dog walker? Enjoy these fun ideas for ~~man’s~~ woman’s best friend! Pin to Pinterest.

Celebrate your fur baby. Whether it’s your child with two legs or your precious cat with four paws, look at these Purr-fect Cat Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your experiences with pet sitters and this printable dog sitter instructions template. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!