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Top Tech Gifts Under $50

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September 6, 2022 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Do you have someone in your life who loves electronics and tech gadgets? It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays, and we found Top Tech Gifts Under $50.

The Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook is a must-have for work or school. You can take your notes; upload them to Google drive Dropbox Evernote box OneNote Slack iCloud email and more; and then wipe and use again!

Listen to movies through your AirPods on planes with the Twelve South AirFly Duo. You can use this to connect up to 2 AirPods/wireless headphones to any single audio jack.

If you’re like me and lose your keys and other items, the Tile Mate is a must-have. Attach the Tile Mate to everyday things like keys, backpacks or purses and use the app to find them.

You can never go wrong with a charging station as a gift. This Multi-Device Charging Station Dock & Organizer can be used to charge your phones, laptops, tablets and MP3 players.

The Wake Up Light Sunrise Alarm Clock is a great way to gradually wake up. The sunrise simulation light with 7 natural sounds will be on gradually from 10% brightness to 100% by 30 minutes before alarm setting time.

Keep everything you need with you in this Pinch Provisions Tech Kit. This includes 8 must-have tech accessories: earbuds, 2-in-1 charging cable, USB wall charger, microfiber screen cloth, 2 vegan leather cord organizers, a phone/tablet stand, and a password hint list.

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Super Adorable Alphabet Handprint Art & Crafts

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February 16, 2023 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

When it comes to creative and fun for kids, this adorable Alphabet Handprint Craft is the best. This printable alphabet handprint crafts activity is great for early learners as well as preschool-aged children who love messy play! Create an adorable handprint alphabet book or fun keepsakes for mom and dad. Have fun learning all the letters A to Z with these adorable Alphabet Handprint Crafts for Toddlers.

When the kids are little, it’s fun to find creative activities and crafts to do with them. And let’s be honest, the kids will be super pumped to dip their little hands in paint and be a part of creating the alphabet sitting right next to you.

The really fun part about this handprint crafts activity is that every page focuses on a letter of the alphabet (and has a super cute and fun saying to go along with it!)

How do you keep the paint from staining kids’ hands?

Some paint will stain hands and sometimes, there isn’t anything that you can do about it. Instead of acrylic paint, the BEST way to keep the paint from staining their hands is to use a washable paint (like this low-cost set.)

You can also add a tad bit of lotion on their hands and have them rub it in before dipping their hands in the paint. This is a great way to add an extra barrier to their skin and can help avoid having stained hands for weeks!

Why are handprint crafts important?

I get it – I’m a parent (and former classroom teacher) and I know the thoughts that surround messy play. But, in my mind, messy play is great for creative play, imaginative play, and fine motor skills as well. In addition to working on fine motor skills and creativity, hand, and fingerprint art leaves a piece of history behind. It captures tiny hands on a certain date and year so you can look back at the little handprints and ask yourself through nostalgia “how did they grow so fast?!” It’s two birds with one stone – learning and sweet keepsake crafts.

Since each printable letter of the alphabet has a space for the kids to dip their hands in paint and be a part of the process, this will also keep them engaged during the entire alphabet activity. That is HUGE for little kids!

Super Adorable Alphabet Handprint Craft

Are you ready and excited to print out this activity and get started? Keep in mind that the kids can go at their own pace and don’t have to complete the entire alphabet in one sitting! But if they want to keep going – let them!

Supplies

Many of these supplies are ones that you’ll probably already have at home. If you’re like me, you may have a special craft section in your house that you keep stocked with options at all times!

Paint (of various colors)
Crayons/markers/colored pencils
Printer
Printer paper

A to Z Alphabet Handprint Crafts

We have plenty of fun STEM Projects for Kids and Creative Lettering Books and Marker ideas that the kids are sure to love as well.

This printable alphabet handprint activity includes the following:

printable worksheets for every letter of the alphabet
space for handprints on every page to create a fun picture
fun sayings and “puns” on each page to work on reading skills
the alphabet letter to color in with colors/markers/colored pencils

Letters of the Alphabet Crafts

Apple Letter A Handprint Craft
Bee Letter B Handprint Craft
Crab Letter C Handprint Craft
Dinosaur Letter D Handprint Craft
Elephant Letter E Handprint Craft
Fish Letter F Handprint Craft
Goose Letter G Handprint Craft
Heart Letter H Handprint Craft
Ice Cream Letter I Handprint Craft
Jellyfish Letter J Handprint Craft
Kite Letter K Handprint Craft
Lion Letter L Handprint Craft
Monkey Letter M Handprint Craft
Nest Letter N Handprint Craft
Octopus Letter O Handprint Craft
Peacock Letter P Handprint Craft
Queen Letter Q Handprint Craft
Rabbit Letter R Handprint Craft
Sun Letter S Handprint Craft
Tree Letter T Handprint Craft
Umbrella Letter U Handprint Craft
Volcano Letter V Handprint Craft
Wings Letter W Handprint Craft
X-ray Letter X Handprint Craft
Yacht Letter Y Handprint Craft
Zebra Letter Z Handprint Craft

The really fun part about this handprint alphabet printable is that once the kids are done, and all the pages are dried completely, you can then create an alphabet book for them to showcase and save!

What are the benefits of Alphabet Art Activities?

By incorporating artwork into alphabet letters you are promoting early literacy bringing auditory learning to kinetic learning. The child had heard the letter, visualized the letter, and now they are working with their hands to further imprint (pun intended) the letter into their memory bank.

These handprint artwork activities promote…

aids in early reading
develops vocabulary
helps with letter recognition
connects how printed text is associated with the spoken language
promotes sound recognition (when verbal instruction is incorporated)
supports the development of cognitive, social-emotional, and multisensory skills

Directions

All you have to do is print to get started!

Get the Alphabet Art Printable Set (below.)

Checkout.

Download it to your computer.

Open the printable alphabet pages in your PDF viewer.

Place card stock in your printer.

Push Print.

Gather up the rest of your supplies and rainbow-colored paint (we suggest washable tempera paint) and rock and roll capturing our child’s handprint in time!

There’s nothing quite like showing off your very own published handprint alphabet book when you are done. Or hang it on your child’s room wall for some cute little art gallery wall.

Plus these pages include adorable little sayings or jokes bringing a little fun to your handprint artwork.

What handprint crafts can I make with this handprint alphabet printable set?

Handprint crafts make an adorable keepsakes for children as well as parents and grandparents. Turn your fun craft activity into one of many ideas including great keepsakes and great gifts, as well as, fun art.

Kids will have so much fun making one of the following…

Gift for Mom or Dad
Gift for Grandparents
Adorable Handprint Alphabet Book
Framed Wall Art

Alphabet Handprint Art Printable PDF

Ready to have these alphabet art printables in your hands (pun intended.) Instantly download this printable art set for your preschool classroom, for your family and friends. If you are a teacher, this printable alphabet handprint craft set is the best because you can use it year after year, season after season, especially as you introduce a new letter of the alphabet. Use in a preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten classroom.

Get your printable worksheets today and get ready to have fun with your messy little artist!

Download and Print A to Z Handprint Alphabet Art Set Here

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More Arts & Handprint Crafts

Ready for more fun handprint art? Take a look at these handprint craft ideas for mom and dad. Make the entire set or let the child choose their favorite template. Then turn a simple handprint into a cute handprint card for mom or dad. You can print this activity on cardstock or create on printer paper, cut and glue the item to construction paper.

Love to capture tiny handprints in time? Enjoy these fun child’s handcraft crafts ideas for kids including Mother’s Day Handprint Art and Father’s Day Handprint Art (both with footprint art ideas too.) They are adorable father’s day and mother’s day crafts and are cute ways to gift a treasured keepsake handprint art for mom or dad!

During the holiday season, also take a look at this Halloween Handprint Art set. Little hands will have fun with Halloween crafts with cute-themed animals and themed Halloween characters including ghosts, a spider, pumpkins, and more. Add googly eyes to each character for a little bit of fun. Pin to Pinterest for the October season.

We don’t stop at fall – enjoy Christmas handprint crafts too with this fun Handprint Christmas Set. Kids of all ages will enjoy making a Christmas tree, snowman, angel, Santa, reindeer, and more. Construction paper can create cheap framing and these handprint art ideas can quickly be used for a Christmas handprint keepsake. Pin to Pinterest.

How about turning tiny fingerprints into animal art. Enjoy making snakes, lions, tigers, monkeys and giraffes with this fun Fingerprint Art for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Working on the alphabet? Try this fun Alphabet Scavenger Hunt! Enjoy this fun letter treasure hunt. Preschoolers & young readers race through the home/classroom as they discover objects that start with each letter of the alphabet in this cute alphabet scavenger hunt printable. Pin to Pinterest.

You messy little monster might also enjoy these. Enjoy these easy Paper Plate Preschool Crafts are a great way to make even more fun crafts using supplies that you probably already have sitting around the house!

Display your fun arts and crafts on a child’s art wall. Create a an easy, low-cost artwork gallery wall for kids. This great addition adds a fun pop of color to your home’s décor! Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Alphabet Handprint Art. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

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A to Z Alphabet Scavenger Hunt

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July 19, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Download and enjoy this fun letter treasure hunt. Preschoolers & young readers race through the home/classroom as they discover objects that start with each letter of the alphabet in this cute alphabet scavenger hunt printable.

The alphabet is an important tool for learning to read and write. This alphabet scavenger hunt around the house (or classroom) is a fun way to help your child practice identifying letters from A to Z!

Letter Scavenger Hunt

Help your toddler and preschool child learn the alphabet a fun activity that not only uses review and repetition, but gets them moving!
To get started you’ll want to make sure that you’ve reviewed the alphabet and all 26 letters with your child previously so there’s no frustration with the activity- nothing slows learning more than boredom or confusion.

How to Play

The goal of this game is for your child to identify all 26 letters in the alphabet. For each letter, they will need to find an object that starts with that letter sound around the house.

Once they find the object, they will need to identify which letter of the alphabet the object starts with so you can write it down.
To make sure things go smoothly, you might want to make sure there are some special items laid out or on display for letters like X, Y, and Z that might be harder to find. Items like a yarn ball for Y or a zebra stuffed animal for Z work well.

If your child is younger and identifying objects by their starting letter is difficult, work as a team to talk about the objects. You can say the name of the item, sound out the first sound/letter, then have your child repeat it back to you. Ex. “T-t-truck. Tuh, tuh, truck starts with the letter T.”

For an advanced version for older kids or emergent readers, you can even set a timer or create a time limit. Make it a race between two kids and see who can do the letter treasure hunt the fastest and get the most letters correct. You can even award points of items that are not duplicates. For example, one person got a ball and one person got a baby for the letter B. The winner gets the most points.

When all 26 letters have been found and identified, review the objects and letters with your child again. You can even talk about what sound each letter makes and how that sound is different from other letters.

ABC Scavenger Hunt Ideas

If you need ideas for ABC objects around the home, take a look at this list of ideas for each letter of the alphabet.

A: Apple, Animals, Arrow, Airplane

B: Ball, Barbie, Blocks, Book, Baby, Banana

C: Car, Cat, Crayon, Circle

D: Dog, Doll, Desk, Dress, Dinosaur, Dice

E: Envelope, Egg, Eyes, Ears, Elephant, Elf

F: Flower, Flashlight, Flag, Firetruck, Fork, Feather

G: Game, Glove, Girl, Gift, Guitar, Green, Glue

H: Hat, Heart, Hammer, Hairbrush

I: Ice, Insect, Ice Cream

J: Jacket, Jar, Jet, Jewel

K: Key, Kite, Kitchen, Keyboard, Ketchup, Knot

L: LEGO, Light, Legs, Lemon, Leaf

M: Mail, Marker, Milk, Man, Map, Money

N: Number 9, Napkin, Notebook, Nose, Nut, Nail, Necklace

O: Orange, OREOs, Octopus, Onion

P: Pillow, Pencil, Paper, Pan, Pig, Pizza

Q: Queen, Quarter, Quilt, Question Mark

R: Rock, Rainbow, Rug, Ribbon, Red

S: Snake, Shoe, Sock, Sun, Seeds

T: Towel, Truck, Turtle, Tape, Tea Cup, Tiger

U: Umbrella, Uno, Underwear, Unicorn, Uniform

V: Vegetable, Vine, Vase, Volcano, Vest

W: Washcloth, Water Bottle, Whistle, Whale, Watermelon

X: BoX, FoX, X-ray, Xylophone

Y: Yellow, Yo-Yo, Yarn, Yard, Yolk

Z: Zebra, Zipper, Zero, Zig-Zag

More Alphabet Ideas

For older learners, you can also use this opportunity to help your child practice their writing skills by having them trace the letters after finding the objects! You can include both uppercase letters and lowercase letters to trace.

Make a yummy lunch that features different letters of the alphabet such as ants on a log (celery, peanut butter, raisins), cheese and crackers, or animal crackers. Trader Joes has some fun graham cracker alphabet letter cookies. They are a perfect snack for letter recognition.

Get active with an alphabet hopscotch! Write down different letters on some construction paper or cardboard then lay them out in order on the ground. As you call out each letter, have your child hop on top of it.

Use post it notes. Label 26 post it notes, one with each letter of the alphabet. The kids have to go around the home or classroom and place one sticky note on an object that starts with that letter.

Have your child lay down on their stomach then call out different letters for them to find around the room and trace with their finger.
There are so many ways to play and learn with the alphabet- use your imagination!

Alphabet Scavenger Hunt Printable

To get started, print out this fun letter scavenger hunt printable. The Alphabet Scavenger Hunt PDF is a worksheet to list of all 26 letters on during the ABC treasure hunt.

This game is made to be played game indoors, but if the weather is nice you can set it up outdoors or even use the scavenger hunt in the car while you’re running errands to entertain the kids.

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More Scavenger Hunt Fun

Have fun and enjoy watching your child’s face light up when they’re able to find each item! If you’re looking for a scavenger hunt to practice colors, try this Rainbow Scavenger Hunt with your child. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy this fun Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt set. Go for a drive or walk in your own neck of the woods as you discover different things found in your community. This set includes both a neighborhood treasure hunt checklist and 20 rhyming riddles and clues for a treasure hunt outdoors. Pin to Pinterest.

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Birthday Party Planner Printable

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July 5, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Need a birthday party planner? Use this free printable birthday party planning template to keep you on task. Organize the guests, budget, décor, activities & more!

Celebrating a birthday party but you’re not sure where to start? Relax, this free birthday party planner will help you make sure that every detail is accounted for. From the invitations to the cake, this printable birthday PDF will make sure your special day is one to remember.

How to Plan a Birthday Party

Most of us aren’t professional party planners, but that doesn’t mean when you’re having a party, you can’t throw a great birthday party with a few party planning tips!

Whether you’re planning a first birthday, a spa party or anything in between, there are some basic steps that you’ll need to follow to make sure that the party goes off without a hitch.

Follow this birthday party list to help you plan a great event:

1. Pick a date and time for the party. You’ll want to make sure that you pick a day and time that works well for both you and your guests. Take into account things like work, school and other activities that might conflict with the party.

2. Choose a venue. Once you have a date and time set, it’s time to start thinking about where the party will be held. If you’re having a small party, your home might be the best option. But if you’re expecting a larger crowd, you’ll need to look into renting a space.

3. Send out invitations. Once you have all the details worked out, it’s time to let your guests know about the party. You can either hand-deliver the invitations or send them out via email or snail mail.

4. Plan the food and drinks. No party is complete without food and drinks! Start thinking about what you’ll serve your guests. If you’re on a budget, finger foods and simple appetizers are always a good option.

5. Choose decorations. Decorations are optional, but they can really help set the mood for the party. If you’re stuck for ideas, try doing a quick search online or looking through party supply stores.

6. Pick activities. Depending on the age of your guests, you’ll want to have some activities planned for the party. This could be anything from playing party games to watching a movie.

7. Get supplies. Once you have all the details worked out, it’s time to start shopping for party supplies. Make sure you get enough plates, cups, napkins, etc. for all of your guests.

8. Decorate. If you’re having the party at your home, now is the time to start decorating. Put up some streamers, balloons and other decorations to really get your guests into the party spirit.

9. Set up for the party. A few hours before the party is set to start, make sure everything is ready to go. Set out the food, drinks, plates, cups, etc. so that everything is easy to find.

10. Enjoy the party! The big day is finally here! Take a deep breath and enjoy yourself. After all, it’s your party!

Create a Party Easily

With this FREE birthday party planner, you can print out pages of all the tasks that need to be completed in order to throw a great birthday bash. Simply check off each task as you complete it, and you’ll be sure that nothing is forgotten.

The Birthday Party Planner includes the following printable PDF pages:

Ideas & Brainstorming

Gather your party ideas together. Who do you want to invite, what are food and décor items you might want. Schedule a party time and day.

Food Planning

What party food is on the menu? Bring together your shopping list and what you can prepare days before and what needs to be prepared the day of.

Décor & Favor Planning

The best way to stick to a low-cost party is to plan a budget. Gathering items you want for party decorations and party favors will help you keep your budget in check.

Guest List Planner

Who do you plan to invite? Which each guest you invite, how many will attend from their family. Keep track of your RSVPs and guest contacts to know how many people to expect at the party.

Activity Planner

As I always say, put the play back in the party plan. The best birthday parties have kids activities planned. Party entertainment doesn’t have to break the bank. We love these low-cost and fun party games when planning your next birthday party.

Budget Planner

You can still have an amazing party keeping it low-cost. Watch your budget with this party planner spending checklist.

Menu Items

What’s on the party food menu? Drinks, snacks, desserts and of course the birthday cake!

Shopping List

Organize everything you need for your online shopping and in the party store. Plan décor, party favors, gifts, beverages and (of course) party food.

To-Do List

Did we miss anything? Stay organized with your very own to do list birthday party template. Simply add a check to the party checklist as you complete each task.

With these helpful pages and planning tips, it’s easy to plan a birthday party that will be talked about for years to come! The planning process can be a huge success. Simply fill out the spaces and get ready for a great time.

Free Birthday Party Planner Printable

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More Birthday Party Fun!

Now that you are prepared with the plan, get ready to have a party theme! On Frugal Coupon Living we have plenty of themed birthday parties for boys and girls. In addition to our birthday party ideas, also enjoy some of the best birthday party games.

Take a look at this huge list of birthday party ideas for kids and don’t forget to download and print the best party games based on themes!

We loved a good themed party. Take a look look a more kids birthday parties for boys and girls.

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

Simple & Cheap Wedding Ideas on a Budget

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February 17, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media

Hosting a stay at home wedding? Want your own intimate backyard ceremony? These Cheap Wedding ideas give you a visual of frugal ways to save money on a wedding. Get creative with DIY Wedding Decorations on a Budget. Happy planning.

Small weddings are trending, Couples are opting for a more intimate celebration to get quality time with guests and a relaxed atmosphere. We might be in a new year but if 2020 taught us anything it is about the importance of close family and friends, as well as, simplicity.

If you want to create a small intimate wedding, take a look at these Unique & Simple Wedding Ideas on a Budget. When planning a cheap wedding, the biggest advice I can give is to purchase something you can use later. Skip the wedding planner and do it yourself. Chalkboard signs, mirrors, garden lights, etc. All of these items can be incorporated into a couple’s home. Sort of like home styling and wedding styling in one.

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Hosting a Stay at Home Wedding, these posts can help transform an inexpensive backyard wedding.

How can I make my at home wedding special?

A wedding can cost the average couple $27,000. Couples looking to tie the knot on a budget face a difficult challenge. One of the biggest savings can be with the wedding venue. By moving a wedding venue from a hall you rent to a backyard venue, Here’s a guide to getting married at home without breaking the bank.

Pull off an at home wedding on a budget with these fun ideas…

Use Items You Have.

The best use of low-budget DIY Backyard wedding decorations is uing what’s around. Walk through your house and take a look at items you have like candles, faux plants, picture frames, etc. Also, ask family and friends if they have items. If you don’t have it and you can use it in your home later, consider a small purchase.

Use Lighting.

The lighting can set the ambiance. Have the actually ceremony during sunset (or if you dare, sunrise.) Set up the backyard with lighting that illuminates signs, trees, bushes, and other things. A small investment in landscape lighting can be an investment in backyard landscaping you can keep for a long time.

Collect Vintage.

What about having an eclectic collection of vintage silverware and plates? Nothing has to match that is what gives it the personal touch. Visit thrift stores, Goodwill, or shop Facebook marketplace for fun plates, dishes, and cutlery. This might be a great opportunity to collect from your mother your grandmother’s priceless china!

Give a Gift of Ride Shares

Grab a few valets to help with street parking. You can even get UBER codes and help your guests get home safely after the party. Simply put a QR code by the driveway that guests can scan on the way out. That QR code can lead to an Uber Wedding Voucher for your guests. That leads to controlled parking, stress-free driving, and safe driving after a round of drinks.

Get Creative with Entertainment

A lot of couples say that don’t save on entertainment and they provide their guests with a good time. In fact, within one week after their reception, 78% of Brides say they would have made the entertainment their highest priority! Save on wedding entertainment by hiring a band or only a few hours. Get through the ceremony, and the dinner, and then let the entertainment arrive. Before the band comes, you can play these fun Wedding Games for ice breakers and to connect your guests and an intimate backyard venue.

Hire Outside Help.

Get creative with people you know or people your friends and family might know. Perhaps someone is looking to earn some extra cash on the weekend. Use extra help to help transition guests, clean up, or act as a day-of-wedding planner.

While we talk about at-home wedding ideas on a budget, there are plenty of other ways to save on a wedding with a $1,000 or $5,000 budget. Take a look at these cute but fun, super simple wedding ideas on a budget.

Simple Wedding Ideas on a Budget

On average, couples themselves pay for 49% of the wedding costs, though older Gen X adults (81%) shoulder a greater percentage of costs. Once you are footing a lot of the bill for your wedding, you begin to desire to save.

If you are ready to save money on the wedding cost then take a look at these simple at home wedding ideas on a budget. Take these at-home wedding tips and use them at a smaller and more affordable wedding venue too! Wedding planning can be fun.

Backyard Wedding Tip

Instead of spending money on the venue, host a stay at home wedding. If you are looking for outdoor wedding ideas on a budget, this one is a winner. The money saved on the venue can go toward your own inexpensive backyard landscaping ideas for a garden wedding. Feel free to splurge a little and get the garden & yard you like. Two birds, one stone.

Dollar Tree Wedding Supplies

Everyone’s favorite place to start with cheap wedding accessories is the Dollar Tree. Take these Dollar Store Wedding ideas for DIY Wedding Decorations on a Budget. Dollar Tree wedding ideas include such items as vases, mason jars, paper lanterns, frames, and more. | Clark Condensed

DIY Lighting

Chandeliers are pricy. For a smaller wedding, take a look at this DIY Hula hoop chandelier lighting made with upcycled Christmas Lights. This makes a cute lighting idea for a wedding tent, porch or under a tree. | Sarah with an H (As seen in our Upcycled Christmas Lights Post.)

Low-Cost Outdoor Lights

Candles set such a beautiful atmosphere but lights can safely do the same. Set the ambiance with lights. This is a very easy tutorial on how to string lights from natural elements like tree limbs using galvanized buckets and concrete. It would make an adorable edge to an aisle or even the dance floor. (As seen in our Backyard Movie Ideas) | Ida klipper och klistrar (in English)

Wedding Welcome Sign Mirror

This is a current trend. Upcycle a mirror into a Wedding Letter Board. Not only do you get a cute & cheap welcome to our wedding sign, but you also get a mirror you get to keep reminding you of the special day. | Ruffled Blog

Wedding Wishes

This small wedding idea is cute. The people who will wish you the best are those guest you hold dear and near. If they made it to your small backyard wedding, they likely have the sweetest words to say. In light of that, ask your guests to make a sweet wish for your marriage. Plant the tree or bush in your yard after the wedding. The power of positive thinking. | Source

Wedding Hand Sanitizer Favors

Wedding favors are given out at 69% of weddings. If you are hosting a post-pandemic wedding. Spread love and not germs with this Hand Sanitizer Wedding Favors. In sickness and in health. | Larissa Catherine Photography

Wedding Mask for Guests

In a wedding my husband and I attended, they gave out masks at the buffet line. These weddi ng face mask bags are another idea for mask storage when people are on their feet. | Buy Online

Wedding Centerpieces Greenery

Save on flowers and go cut greenery. You can use recycled mason jars or vases (hit the Goodwill or a thrift store. Even borrow from friends!) Natural elements make beautiful cheap wedding centerpieces. If you lack greenery, buy some Eucalyptus Garland. You can add little touches of green to the place cards too. | Boho Weddings

Wedding Remembrance Ideas

Looking for memorial ideas for loved ones who have passed? Create a memorial family tree with picture frames on the lawn. | Grey Likes Weddings (Similar family tree photo frames seen in our family reunion ideas. You can also add our empty chair poem.)

Wedding Polaroid Guest Book

Fewer guests allow you to focus on guests like family members and really close friends. Create a wedding photo display. This framed photo display is perfect for guests to add photos, like a polaroid photo guest book for weddings. Additionally, you could display photos of the happy couple leading to the wedding day. I love these photo string lights with clips. | June Bug Weddings

Photo Display at Wedding

Additionally, this makes beautiful and cheap wedding décor. Use wooden crates to create a beautiful wedding display of the couples. One cheap wedding idea is also displaying wedding photos of the couples parents and grandparents. | Elegant Wedding Invites

Wedding Blanket Sign and Station

A smaller guests lists means everyone can get warm and cozy. Collect blankets from friends or grab really cheap flannel blanks from Kohl’s. This snuggle up display is perfect if a backyard wedding has a dip in temperatures. They are perfect for a lounge area and are a great accompaniment to warm cocktails! | Buckinghams

Chalkboard Wedding Sign

Lead your guest to the ceremony with this chalkboard arrow wedding sign from Wayfair. You could also point to the food truck – yum!

Cheap Wedding Tip: If the wedding message doesn’t easily wipe off, buy chalk paint. Paint over the the sign and add your own message later. It is a purchase for your wedding you can keep forever.

String Lights for Wedding

Outdoor Curtain Lights will transform a boring space into a magical venue. This would make a beautiful backdrop for the musicians and entertainment. Enjoy it later as garden lights for your house. | Source

Cake with Natural Flowers

Keep your wedding cake simple, it might even be one your can create yourself. Opting for just one tier means you can go all out on decorations without it breaking the bank! Hosting an outdoor wedding, you can even add in outdoor elements. To pass out have cupcakes for dessert that match the bride and groom’s cake. | A WPA Bakery, Jeffrey C. Gleason Photography and Ruffled

Wooden Pallet Sign for Wedding

Ready for a simple wedding reception idea? Use a upcycled wood pallet to write out the timeline of events for the wedding reception. This lets the groomsmen, bridesmaids and wedding guests know where to be. Include times for the wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and/or dancing. Alternatively, you can do something similar to this but have the menu listed or a selection of available alcohol drinks. | Boho Weddings

Bourbon Wedding Tradition

Have you heard of Bury the Bourbon wedding tradition? To ward off rain, exactly a month before the wedding date, bury a full bottle of bourbon upside down at the venue. One activity to include as a small intimate wedding is uncovering the bourbon and sharing a shot with the wedding party. (This was our wedding rehearsal.)

Sparkler Wedding Exit Idea

Of course there is no better way to send off a couple then with Sparklers – right? Take a look at these cute Wedding Sparklers Printables. | Evermine

City Hall Wedding Photo

Instead of taking it in your backyard with a smaller guest list, head to City Hall to say your vows! City Hall weddings are becoming more and more mainstream because let’s face it, weddings and the lengthy planning can be very stressful and in many cases – incredibly expensive. How adorable is this Courthouse wedding outfit? After the courthouse wedding, you can then have your at home wedding reception on a budget. | Melanie Duerkopp

Wedding Venue + Honeymoon

Want those amazing photos. You can incorporate a small getaway with your gorgeous wedding dress. And if you are not too far from the West, have your very own Desert elopement for your big day. You have to pay nothing for the wedding venue of a destination wedding. It’s a destination venue turned into a honeymoon. Invest in a beautiful bouquet of flowers, the dress, the suit, and the photographer! How beautiful is this Red Rock wedding? | Meg Amorette Photography

Has this answered all your questions about…

How to have an inexpensive backyard wedding?

In summary, bring together these tips for both at home and at a special venue…

Use decor you have or can use later in your home
Add personal touches
Hire outside help
Gift rideshares with Uber vouchers for weddings
Add lighting
Find friends and family who can help
Shorten the length of your entertainment
Bring in fun wedding games

Most importantly celebrate you. There will be nothing like washing dishes outside your kitchen sink and looking out your backyard window to remember the epically important big day.

Having an at home wedding is affordable. The venue provides daily mental photographic of such a special and important day.

Don’t forget these Bachelorette Party Ideas before the wedding! Pin to Pinterest.

Going to a wedding? Look at this low cost wedding gift, Hand Stamped Spoon Tutorial with free printable! Pin to Pinterest.

Save on the DJ and wedding entertainment with these budget-friendly wedding reception games. These games are tried and loved by all the guests. So funny and fun. Use in a backyard wedding, at a venue, or for a wedding shower. Pin to Pinterest.

This post has been updated. It was originally published Feb 7, 2021.

19 Fun Lake Games Everyone Will Enjoy!

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

Are you looking for fun lake games to play with family and friends? View our list of 19 lake activities. From Minute to Win it Games, water games, outdoor games, and more. These games are perfect for kids and adults, a large or small groups. Grab these printable lakeside games with directions and a supply list.

Summer is the perfect time to head to the lake! Between boating, swimming, fishing, and relaxing in the sun, there are plenty of activities to keep you busy. But sometimes, you need a little extra something to make your lake day even more special. That’s where lake vacation games come in!

There are tons of different games you can play in and around the water. Whether you’re looking for group games for a crowd or just want to have some fun with your family, we’ve got you covered.

Water Games for the Lake

When it comes to the lake, we know the one thing all lakes have in common… water! There are so many traditional water games that are great to share with the kiddos. Here’s a list of a few of our favorites you’ll want to give a try.

What are some good water games for the lake?

If you are looking for a list of fun water games for the lake, take a look at a few of these examples.

1. Marco Polo: This classic game is a great way to get everyone moving and enjoying the water. To play, one person is “it” and closes their eyes while counting to 20. This is a perfect pool game if you have one!

The other players swim around and yell “Marco” when they’re close to the person who is “it”. The goal is for the person who is “it” to tag another player. If they’re successful, that player becomes “it” for the next round.

2. Water Balloon Toss: This water game is perfect for a hot day! All you need is a water balloon for each player and a way to keep score.

To play, players stand in a line and toss the balloon to the person behind them. If the balloon pops, that player is out. The last person standing is the winner!

3. Duck, Duck, Goose: This game is a childhood favorite for a reason! To play, one person is “it” and walks around the circle of players tapping each person on the head while saying “duck”.

When they tap someone and say “goose”, that player must chase them around the circle. If the player who is “it” makes it all the way around without getting caught, they stay “it”! Make it a refreshing game by dumping a cup of water over their head when you say “goose”.

4. Cannon Ball / Belly Flop Contest: If you love a good challenge, who can make the biggest splash with their front end or back end might be a fun game. This funny game is especially great with some ~~drunk~~ dads that hate to loose.

List of Fun Games to Play at the Lake

Want to save money on a bunch of water toys and lakeside board games. We have a solution. To help make planning fun lake games a breeze, we’ve gathered a list of games for you. In this list is a brief description as well as lakes supplies you would need to play these games.

What makes these lakeside games extra special is the require common things already found at the lakeside. That means you can save money on lake toys and instead put together some fun DIY games for kids and adults.

1. Pass the Water

Ready to get soaked? This game requires your pouring skills be on point. Fill a cup with water and pour it into your partners cup as quickly as possible. With a twist, of course. The goal is to get the most water in your bucket in the amount of time you have.

Supplies: Cups, water, buckets

2. Bottle Flip Challenge

This game is all about accuracy. Players take turns flipping a water bottle trying to get them to sit right side up. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins!

Supplies: Water bottles

3. Sardines

A fishy twist on hide and seek, one person hides and there are several seekers. When someone finds the sardine who’s hiding, they join them. Play until there’s only one seeker left.

Supplies: None

4. Sponge Relay

This game is perfect for a hot day! Divide players into teams and line them up. The first player in each team runs to the bucket of water, fills their sponge, and runs back to tag the next player who does the same thing. The goal is to be the first team to fill up their bucket!

Supplies: Sponges, buckets, water

5. Face the Cookie

In this classic Minute to Win it Game, see if you can get a cookie from your forehead to your mouth.

Supplies: Cookies, timer

6. Spoons

Who doesn’t love a classic card games and at the lake, a deck of cards should be easy to come by. Raid the kitchen and add some spoons for this fun card game.

Supplies: Spoons, deck of cards, food

7. Fire Tender

In this blindfolded game, IT must try to figure out who is stealing his fire tender. Every time someone approaches, it must try to identify when his fire wood is taken from his campsite. this is a great preschool game or game for younger kids… though we think adults will get a a fun laugh too!

Supplies: Sticks, blindfold

8. Water Bomb Catch

In this fun 2-person water balloon game, there is a catch. Catch the water balloons on top of your head using a bucket or colander… an easy find in the kitchen, no? This game is silly!

Supplies: Water balloons, bucket, or colander.

9. 3 Flies Up

This is a traditional outdoor game that you might have played at summer camp. One player tosses the ball into the air, everyone races to catch the ball. The goal is to get 3 catches to become the next tosser.

Supplies: Ball

10. Frisbee Golf

In this fun challenge, have a series of targets. Players goals are to hit the target with the Frisbee in the fewest number of moves.

Supplies: Frisbee

11. Marshmallow Pong

Who doesn’t love a good game of pong? Make that game even better when you add Marshmallows. In this fun kids pong game, line cups in a triangle shape and toss marshmallows into the cups.

Supplies: Plastic cups, marshmallows

12. Flick & Sticks

Gather your cups and sticks. Plus a cup on each stick and arrange like goal posts. Split players into two teams for this fun frisbee game.

Supplies: Frisbee, plastic cups, sticks

13. Puddle Jumper

This is a great game for teens or older kids. See if you can skip a ping pong ball on water using only your breath. Short on time, this can easily become an outdoor water minute to win it game.

Supplies: Plastic Cups, ping-pong balls, water

14. Snack Cap

In this silly kids party game, players wear a shower cap with shaving cream. Their partner must toss cheese puffs (or cheese balls) on top of the shower cap. Team with the most cheese puffs at the end of time, wins.

Supplies: Cheese puffs, shower caps, shaving cream.

15. Sleeping Bag Races

Who doesn’t love a sack race. Grab your sleeping bags in this hoping relay race. If you don’t want to dirty the bags, use trash bags instead.

Supplies: Sleeping bags or trash bags.

16. Flashlight Tag

This is a fun game after the sun sets… just grab bug spray before you go out into the sticks. In this hide and seek game, It has a flashlight and tags players with the light. Play until all players are tagged.

Supplies: Flashlights

17. Twenty Questions

In this fun game, choose an object. Players can ask 20 questions to try to guess the object the main player is thinking. If they can’t guess after 20 questions, they loose.

Supplies: None

18. I’m Going to the Lake House

Just like the word game, I’m going on a picnic challenge your memory skills with a fun game of “I’m going to the lake house…” See how can remember the largest packing list ever!

Supplies: none

19. Water Bottle Toss

Carefully toss an open water bottle within a team. Toss it on down the line where the last player empties the bottle in the bucket. First team to fill their bucket wins.

Supplies: Water bottles, water, bucket.

What is best about most of these fun lakeside games is they require supplies you already have. Grab your stockpile of outdoor sticks, buckets, flashlights.

Lake Games Printable Set

Headed to the lake? If it’s a group of kids, your family, a youth group, adults or whomever – let us make your lakeside activities easy.

Enjoy these 19 Lake Games PDF Set. Bring these fun games for kids and adults to the great outdoors. This set includes the full list of lawn games, sixty-second challenges, water games, ball games and more! Each games includes instructions.

Your supply list includes many common outdoor accessories like balloons, balls, sticks and more. With so many fun games, it’s hard to choose just one. So why not try them all? Download the PDF, head to the lake and have a blast!

Lakeside Games Printable Set

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What are some good lake toys?

Of course if staying at the lake is something you might do over and over, it could be wise to invest in some good lake toys. Common lake toys include…

Some of these games are not cheap and might be a good investment if you are hosting an Air B&B or putting together activities for a rental property.

For a low cost option, consider laminating a copy of the lake games set and attaching it the refrigerator. This gives your guests ides for fun activities when they arrive. It’s an extra action that goes the extra mile and welcomes your guests. You could even create a mesh laundry bag with all the re-usable supplies inside.

More Fun Travel Games

Traveling this summer? Try one of our other fun game packs! These fun outdoor games are perfect for travel or enjoying nature.

After the kids are down, drinking games are always fun for the adults. Just like beer pong only classier. You could also look at these wine party games or beer party games for a larger list.

Add the games early in the trip because by the end of the week, most of the adults might find themselves exhausted, wanting to kick their feet up and snuggle under the blanket on the dock.

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Play these games at the lake, on the shore, or even in your own backyard. Share with us your favorite!

100 Truth or Dare Questions for Kids

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July 28, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

These Truth or Dare Questions for Kids are sure to be the hit of the party! With 50 funny truth questions and 50 questions for dares, it’s the perfect balance of both! Not only is this a clean and family-friendly version of truth or dare, but this printable truth or dare card game makes for perfect fun at sleepovers, birthday parties, and even family game night, too! These fun truth or dare printable questions are going to bring loads of laughs and forever memories!

I remember all the hours of fun that I spent with my family and friends playing truth or dare growing up. The questions were silly and fun, and they literally still bring a smile to my face when I think about them. This is why these 100 Clean Truth or Dare Questions are a MUST for any type of party with friends!

You can easily print out these questions and use them as a fun ice breaker during a sleepover or challenge the kids to step outside their comfort zone and try a few of the fun dares. Just be ready – you may find yourself getting pulled in to join the fun! Get your truths ready and live up to the challenge of the dares!

How do you play Truth or Dare?

The rules for truth or dare are plain and simple. The person whose turn it is to pick someone simply chooses someone who is playing and asks them, “Truth or Dare?” It’s totally up to the person being asked what they choose. (although most people in the room will be screaming for them to choose dare!)

If truth is chosen, a truth question is read from the printable card, and the person being asked must tell the truth. If a dare is selected, a dare is picked, and the person then has to do whatever is on the card.

The rules are simple. However, you can twist up the game with a few game variations including…

Have players alternate questions between truth and dare
Is your crew likely to chicken out of a dare, pick two dare cards at a tie and choose one. The discarded card goes back to the pile.
Use your blank template and print as many times as you want. Personalize the game by entering and adding your own questions to the pile. Stay within the rule – keep it clean!

But don’t worry, parents – it’s all in clean fun! Be sure to establish those rules early on.

More Fun Sleepover Games

Remember that truth or date is just one of the sleepover parties that are always a hit. If you are looking for more sleepover ideas, take a look at these popular slumber party games including:

When it comes to having fun at parties, you can never go wrong with these Sleepover Ideas for the Girls to enjoy!

Good Truth or Dare Questions to Ask

With an equal balance of good truth questions to funny dare questions, it’s going to be quite the fun game! You’ll soon find out if you have a house full of daredevils or ones that prefer to sit and talk instead! See a sneak peek below at some of these good truth or dare questions to ask so that you know what to expect from your printable cards!

A few of the truths included are:

What is your favorite summertime memory?
Which movie character would be your perfect best friend?
What subject is your least favorite?
What is your signature dance move?
What is something you are afraid of?
What’s your favorite holiday tradition?

A few of the dares included are:

Eat a spoonful of salt and sugar (or pepper) mixed together.
Go outside and do the chicken dance.
Get wrapped from head to toe in toilet paper.
Put on as many shirts as possible.
Go outside and yell “Merry Christmas!”
Let the person beside you brush your teeth.

In this Truth or Dare Card Game bundle, we also included a blank template. Use your own cards to write some personal questions that would not be fitting for the entire population. Consider questions including…

Who is your crush at school?
What’s your biggest pet peeve of someone in this room?
What’s the most embarrassing thing that happened to you that no one knows?
What is your strangest dream?
Put a cookie on your forehead and eat it without using your hands.
What’s the worst thing that happened to you at school?

Who are these Truth or Dare Questions for?

These clean questions are perfect for all ages and can really be adapted to a happy birthday party, a family game night, or an ice breaker adult party.

Tweens: Youth will have a blast challenging their bravery with all these silly dares. They’ll love having a balance between truth and dares that they can go back and forth with.

Teens: The teens may never admit that they had fun, but they will! Mom, just have them hide the phones so that there aren’t any incriminating photos put out there on the web!

Adults: These printable cards would be fun for adults, too. They’re great for a family game or as an ice breaker during a family reunion. You’re never too old for truth or dare!

Be sure to agree that all secrets stay in the room!

Printable Truth or Dare Card Game

Have a blast with this daring Truth or Dare Cards PDF printable! Just print out the Dare or Truth Questions for Kids and get the game started! Cut the Truth Cards and Dare cards. Separate them into a truth stack and dare stack.

This digital download is quick and easy. Grab the resource as soon as you purchase it. Best of all, it keeps everyone off their devices during a party bringing good ole classic games back to a sleepover. Purchase this set before the party so it is ready to go!

Included in this sleepover truth or dare printable are:

100 Truth or Dare Questions Cards PDF
Blank Truth or Dare Card Template

Truth or Dare Cards Printable Questions

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Fun Dinner Conversation Starters for Families

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

Ready for meaningful mealtime conversation? These dinner conversation starters are what you need! Download and print 65+ engaging topics and questions that are a perfect fit for connection at the dinner table. Set includes blank cards to add your own relevant questions.

Dinnertime is a valuable time of the day to connect as a family. It’s a time to share how your day went, to catch up on news, and to enjoy each other’s company. Dinnertime conversation starters are a great resource to keep the conversation flowing and to prevent awkward silences.

Coming up with topics of conversation can be tough, especially for kids. Often small talk occurs but we don’t get to the root of who our child is. We miss this occasion and before we know it days have turned to years and we are waving good-bye in the review mirror as they drive off to college.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of family dinner conversation starters that will help get the conversation flowing around the table. Turn regular family dinners into a favorite family activity.

Why are Family Dinner Conversation Starters Important?

Family dinner conversation starters are important because they help families connect with each other. They provide a way to share news, catch up on what’s going on in each other’s lives, and enjoy each other’s company.

In addition, family dinner conversation starters can help prevent awkward silences and to encourage friendly talks about important topics and lighthearted conversations that make a big impact on family bonds.

How to Use Family Dinner Conversation Starters

There are many ways to use family dinner conversation starters. They can be used as icebreakers to get the conversation started, or they can be used to keep the conversation going if it starts to lull. The important thing is to find a way to use them that works for your family.

Some families like to go around the table and have each person share one thing about their day. Others like to pick one conversation starter and discuss it as a family. And still others like to use conversation starters as a way to get to know new family members or friends.

Simply print and cut the cards. Add them to a bowl and use as you’d like for a routine dinnertime. You could also make a conversation starter jar. Fold the cards, insert in the mason jar and keep it lidded on the dinning table.

Alternatively, get creative with how you use these cards. Is it a holiday or special time of year? Incorporate the holiday into how you use the conversations. For example, during Easter put a different conversation card in plastic Easter eggs. Put all the eggs in an Easter basket in the center of the table. During the lent season, a family member can draw and an Easter Egg and you can go over different dinner questions during the spring season.

What are Some Good Family Dinner Conversation Starters?

How many times do you use the question “How was your day today?” in a year? For me, I use it daily and often forget to use my pocket full of reliable conversation starters for kids. While it’s great to know about their day, go deeper than asking such a generic question.

Some good family dinner conversation starters include:

Did anything interesting happen at school/work?
What are you looking forward to this weekend?
What was your favorite part of the day?
What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
What was the best thing that happened to you today?
Tell me about your friends.
Who do you admire most and why?
What was the best thing about your day?
What do you like the most about the person sitting to your left?
What is the funniest thing that happened to you this year?
If you could turn someone nice – who would it be?
How would your pet describe you?
What is your favorite family tradition and why?
If you could be invisible for a day, what would you do?

These including funny conversation starters but also deeper conversation starters where you really dig into your child and spouse’s heart. What are are their fears, hopes, desires, dreams?

Dinner Conversation Starters Printable

Erase the awkward silence and create a memory your kids will pass on to their kids. To help get the chatter going, we’ve designed a easy to use printable that you can print out, cut apart, and leave on the table for family dinners.

There are 69 conversation starters and once you use them all, you can go back through the cards- the answers will change over time and depending on who is answering the question. For example, “What was your last thought before going to sleep last night?”

These helpful cards help your family get deep with these discussion starters that are great for both kids and adults. In this Family Conversation Starter Cards Printable PDF Set, there are 69 convo starters and a blank page of 24 so you can add your own questions. Print the blank page as many times as you’d like to create personalized starters for your family or the time of year.

Make time for people who make time and learn more about friends and family at dinner time! Pull out some of the cards and use when hosting a dinner party, for Thanksgiving dinner or even Christmas dinner party. A good friend and party guests might enjoy reliving their earliest memory, dream job, favorite holiday, biggest regret, most desired superpower or favorite movie. They also make great conversation ice breakers for adults and kids alike. It’s the perfect time to use the blank cards to add topics and questions that are a fit for those individuals you are hosting. It’s sure to bring the laughter.

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There are so many amazing ways to use these useful cards, you’ll be in awe of how much more your kids are willing to open up to you when you use these dinner conversation starters. Start a new dinnertime family tradition with these awesome cards!

More Family Time Ideas

If you are looking for more quality time ideas for families, take a look at our Family Traditions. Don’t worry, it’s not a Hank Williams song. It’s real ideas for quality time for family (or even a spouse!) There are many fun ideas for year-round and ways to encourage, love and support one another. They are excellent for those with a quality time love language.

Take a look at these additional quality time ideas for family…

Plan a staycation
Create and try new foods
Create a family game night and try new games with a list of ideas
Volunteer at a church or non-profit organization
Print a bucket list of family bonding ideas
Have bucket list for all seasons
Plant a backyard garden
Go on an outdoor scavenger hunt

You might also enjoy, 20 Loving Words for Kids. Print these words of encouragement to uplift your children other than good job! Pin to Pinterest.

Also see how we turn in one of our favorite “be the good kid” quotes into a canvas and hung it in our child’s room. Easy peasy. Such encouraging words for kids to visually see daily. Pin to Pinterest.

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Hire Outside Help.

Simple Wedding Ideas on a Budget

Backyard Wedding Tip

Dollar Tree Wedding Supplies

DIY Lighting

Low-Cost Outdoor Lights

Wedding Welcome Sign Mirror

Wedding Wishes

Wedding Hand Sanitizer Favors

Wedding Mask for Guests

Wedding Centerpieces Greenery

Wedding Remembrance Ideas

Wedding Polaroid Guest Book

Photo Display at Wedding

Wedding Blanket Sign and Station

Chalkboard Wedding Sign

String Lights for Wedding

Cake with Natural Flowers

Wooden Pallet Sign for Wedding

Bourbon Wedding Tradition

Sparkler Wedding Exit Idea

City Hall Wedding Photo

Wedding Venue + Honeymoon

How to have an inexpensive backyard wedding?

Water Games for the Lake

What are some good water games for the lake?

List of Fun Games to Play at the Lake

1. Pass the Water

2. Bottle Flip Challenge

3. Sardines

4. Sponge Relay

5. Face the Cookie

6. Spoons

7. Fire Tender