Links from Social Media for Family F.E.D.
Oct. 20: Print and enjoy our Monster Treasure Hunt with seven clues and five games in one printable PDF!
Oct. 19: Learn how to create a DIY Halloween escape room for the best Halloween party or a trick-or-treat alternative.
Oct. 8: Learn how to create a DIY Kerplunk Halloween party game with Dollar Tree pumpkins.
Oct. 7: Learn how to create a DIY Halloween escape room for the best Halloween party or a trick-or-treat alternative.
Sept. 29: See our "Penny Pumpkins" game in action and find more Halloween ideas!
Sept. 26: Find the best simple and fun Halloween party games and activities for kids, teens, and families! See our idea for the easiest jack-o'-lantern idea (that you can change every day!)
Sept. 23: Find five easy and fun boredom buster games with bouncy balls and toilet paper rolls.
Sept. 21: Print and play our Emoji Emotions game to build family connections and build emotional skills!
Sept. 19: See how to play the Balanced Dice party game and find links to the supplies used!
Sept. 17: Print and play the Burger Flip game!
Sept. 16: Learn how to create a new Halloween tradition with a "traveling prize pumpkin"! Find more ideas to make this fall season special with these fun and easy Halloween party games!
Sept. 14: Find our Ultimate Letter Card Game Deck. See more word games to play with letter cards. Learn more about Spemory—the spelling memory game.
Sept. 12: Learn how to play Disney Codenames board game. Find the Disney Codenames game on Amazon.
Sept. 11: Create a multistep domino run for a fun boredom buster!
Sept. 10: Find our favorite flamingo game! Learn more about the surprising benefits of having a family mascot!
Sept. 8: Find our favorite 10-color set of dice on Amazon! Learn more about our Rainbow Dice DIY game (with links to other dice games).
Sept. 4: Intellectual skill idea: Learn about color schemes with a stained-glass—inspired art project with paint. Find the 1/4" repositionable masking tape we used.
Sept. 2: Learn how to teach making bread easy for kids by using a fun shaped-bread twist!
Sept. 1: Find seven easy DIY Dollar Tree games for family game night, car rides around town, or long road trips!
Aug. 28: Find 30 "Memory Starter" words for our Memory Association game. Find more ideas to make it easy to record your family's stories.
Aug. 26: Create instant art fun and creativity with our dry-erase paper doll idea with Dollar Tree supplies!
Aug. 25: Create a DIY Chutes and Ladders game with erasers! Download our printable Chutes and Ladders game with a school theme. Find more fun and easy school-themed games.
Aug. 24: Download our "A Way with Words" game inspired by Chutes and Ladders for back-to-school fun!
Aug. 21: Enjoy a creative art project using Fruit Loops!
Aug. 19: See our Apples to Apples Notes creativity challenge about friendship! Get the Apples to Apples game or Disney Apples to Apples game.
Aug. 18: Learn how to create a portable Plinko-inspired game with DIY Dollar Tree supplies that's great for car rides, road trips, or at-home play on family game night. You can also find more level-up challenges for screen-free play.
Aug. 17: Learn more about the Bad Poetry Remix—a creativity prompt for National Bad Poetry Day.
Aug. 15: Download the free printable Back-to-School 2020 journaling page as part of our Family History in 15 Minutes series.
Aug. 14: Download the Pencil Pusher game board. Find more adaptations to play the Pencil Pusher game.
Aug. 13: Play pick-up sticks with pencils. You can also enjoy our fun word and educational games to kick off the school year!
Aug. 12: Enjoy a creativity exercise with our Storybook Relay game that can also work as a fun homeschooling idea for writing and literature.
Aug. 11: Find more DIY Dollar Tree games on our site and find even more Dollar Tree games on our YouTube channel. And don't miss our DIY bball game with a Dollar Tree soap dish!
Aug. 10: Find our recipe for s'mores inspired ice cream in a bag. Find the results of the 10 fun marshmallow and flavor combinations in our ultimate s'mores taste test!
Aug. 5: Learn an easy dice hack for playing your favorite dice games on road trips or in the car anytime.
Aug. 4: Try our 6 fun word-based car games for road trips or around town with no supplies needed.
Aug. 3: Find five easy and fun printable road trip games.
Aug. 1: See how to play the Flying Kiwis board game perfect for families of all ages!
July 31: Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with our fun and easy Quidditch flies up twist!
July 30: Find the results of the 10 fun marshmallow and flavor combinations in our ultimate s'mores taste test!
July 28: See how to use a Target dollar spot cake stand with bouncy balls for a fun family game night!
July 27: Watch the KSL Studio 5 segment with 6 easy camping ideas.
July 25: Check out our five fun and easy ideas for celebrating Christmas in July!
July 23: Find our 13 easy camp and hiking games, along with links to all items mentioned.
July 22: Try a fun and easy twist for playing playground games!
July 21: Find six fun water balloon games for summer play or family reunions.
July 20: Learn how to create DIY flashlight puppets and shapes—a fun and easy idea for camp or bedtime story time.
July 17: Celebrate National Emoji Day with our Emoji Emotions game!
July 16: Get the printable If a Grizzly Came a Comin' game. Or learn more about it.
July 14: See our easy idea for summer sprinkler play. If you want to throw in some water balloons, check out our three fun water balloon games and three more easy water balloon games (and subscribe to our YouTube channel while you're there!).
July 13: Create a simple campfire Kendama with marshmallows!
July 11: Download the FREE "All about My Name" Printable Journaling Sheet for family history made easy with "Family History in 15 Minutes."
July 10: See how to play the Deer in the Headlights card game + game review. You can also find the Deer in the Headlights party game on Amazon.
July 6: Find ideas for playing several board games backward!
July 4: See how to use outdoor cup holder drink stakes for an easy bottle-toss game!
July 3: Find four ways to play the printable Burger Flip game—perfect for a Fourth of July barbecue!
July 2: See how to create three DIY Dollar Tree Fourth of July flag crafts.
June 30: Download the printable Red, White, and Blue—Times Two party game for the Fourth of July or learn more about it first. Also download the Cube Crash family party game.
June 29: Find free Fourth of July printable journaling pages.
June 27: Create a DIY Rolling Flag Marbles Game from a Dollar Tree grill tray.
June 25: See how to play Double Spin Coin Flip—an easy no-prep game for families. Find more boredom busters.
June 24: 100 service ideas for kids, teens, and parents, along with two printable family service charts!
June 22: For instant laughs, act out a favorite family movie scene using accents!
June 20: Dice by the Numbers easy dice game for families
June 18: 60 easy and fun obstacle-course challenge printables and ideas.
June 16: Orange-Creamsicle recipe to make ice cream in a bag
June 13: Celebrate National Children's Day with our "Childhood Memories" free journaling prompt as part of our "Family History in 15 Minutes" series
June 13: 5 Easy, Free, or Cheap Ideas for Father's Day Activities, Decor, and Gifts
June 12: How to make DIY window clings for Father's Day decor or a special gift for Dad!
June 11: Paint with household tools as your paintbrushes!
June 10: NAIL a Love Note for Dad + 30 Tool-Themed Expressions of Love and Gratitude
June 9: 105+ FREE gift ideas for Dad and Grandpa on Father's Day.
June 8: Father’s Day Countdown Chain with 2 Weeks of Fun Prompts to Celebrate Dad or Grandpa
June 6: "10 Things I Know Are True" Journaling Prompt—an Easy Way to Record Part of Your Family's History
June 6: Learn more about the Super Summer Bingo game, or head straight to our shop to download the printable and start your summer fun with ease!
June 5: Find four tips for create an epic summer scavenger hunt and download our 12 printable clues! You can also watch the TV segment on Studio 5 where it was introduced!
June 3: See the essential items for endless games on family game night in our Game Pantry.
June 3: See how to play the Stuck in the Middle bouncy balls and cup game.
June 3: Find more boredom busters.
June 1: Create a bouncing tic-tac-toe game with up cycled paper-towel rolls. You'll also find links for my go-to Ping-Pong balls or bouncy balls.
May 30: Find the best deal for Popsicle molds on Amazon. See our best tips for painting with Popsicles for a fun and easy family arts and crafts activity.
May 29: Learn more about Crazy Golf and how to talk with your kids and teens about developing basic patterns for coping with peer pressure, disappointment, worry, and inadequacy when they face unexpected situations.
May 28: Download the Burger Flip game perfect for barbecues, summer parties, and holiday!
May 27: Check out my favorite Frisbee—worth every penny because it provides much more accurate throwing and easier catching!
May 27: See how to play Frisbee basketball!
May 26: Download our free paper airplane runway.
May 25: How feeding ducks can help you talk with your children about balance.
May 24: Family history in 15 minutes: Describe yourself in one memory—our free journaling prompt makes it easy. Find more free journaling printables to make it fun and easy to record your family's stories!
May 22: Ultimate guide to word games for families, parties, and spelling practice.
May 20: Play TP Fling Flyers (with free printable) using empty toilet paper rolls and chopsticks.
May 19: Download and print the Ultimate Letter Card Game Deck. Learn to play the 2-Word Rush word game!
May 18: Dice Tower Color Crash game great for families and for teaching young children color and number matching skills. Find my favorite colored dice set here from Amazon.
May 16 (for May 17): Social-skills building: 7 ideas for writing letters
May 16: Mini golf meets spring cleaning. Get the broom-and-dustpan combo.
May 15: 4 easy and fun games, art projects, and ideas for a Disney Onward Family Movie Night!
May 13: Make candy art with M&Ms!
May 13: Download and print the Emoji Emotions game!
May 11: Download the MISmatched Socks game! See more on how to play it here.
May 9: 5 fun questions to ask Mom or Grandma on Mother's Day.
May 9: Make an edible Mother's Day card for the best Mother's Day gift! This is the sugar cookie bar recipe I used from I Heart Naptime.
May 8: Create a Mother's Day song for the perfect Mother's Day gift for Mom or Grandma!
May 7: Download a paper airplane runway for a fun STEM activity.
May 6: Emoji Emotions game (to download) or article to learn more.
May 6: Helping of Happiness podcast on creating simple family fun! Find more from the talented Hillary Hess on her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest pages!
May 5: Get the Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza game! Learn more about how to play Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza.
May 4: Life Savers Lightsabers Ultimate Star Wars Party Game with DIY Candy Lightsabers Tutorial
May 1: Boredom buster game with a single bouncy ball
April 30: Ultimate guide to finding hidden Mickeys in nature and your neighborhood.
April 29: Five coronavirus-safe games you can play on the front porch through a window!
April 25 (for the 26th): Learn fun facts online about your ancestors!
April 25: 3 fun ideas for making rock art with Patti Rokus from RocksTellStories.com
April 25: Nature Walk Bingo cards
April 24: Seed-packet recognition notes for your children
April 23: Disney Frozen 2 party game ideas that also bring family history fun
April 22: 10 downloadable Nature Walk Bingo cards
April 20: Build painted cairns to talk about balance and slowing down.
April 19: Create nature quotes
April 18: Faux juggling boredom buster
April 18: Find more boredom buster ideas on our website and additional boredom busters on our YouTube channel!
April 17: Emoji Emotions game to talk with your kids about their emotions
April 17: Ideas for haiku topics.
April 16: Find more boredom buster ideas on our website and additional boredom busters on our YouTube channel!
April 15: 50 service ideas to do at home or around home during the Coronavirus quarantine
April 14: Simple Joys: Seeing the Magic in the Clouds
April 13: 5 New Twists for Playing Scrabble
April 11: Snow White movie night collection
April 11: How to make Disney churros with an Easter-egg twist!
April 11: Watch our taste test with 7 Easter candies on Disney churros!
April 8: Bean Counters Easter game with jelly beans
April 7: Find more Easter ideas on our blog and also several Easter games on our YouTube channel.
April 7: Draw EGG-straordinary family portraits with plastic Easter eggs
April 6: Host a virtual Easter egg hunt through video chats!
April 5: Send a digital floral bouquet—a simple service idea!
April 4: Elbow Basketball game
April 3: Slice the Dice game
April 2: Backward Ball Drop game for building teamwork and communication
April 1: Thanks over Pranks—a Gratitude/Service Idea for April Fool's Day
March 31: Lightning Letters word game (includes family, party, and solo play)
March 31: The Ultimate Letter Card Game Deck
March 30: A Christ-centered Easter countdown: Jesus Christ is a God of miracles
March 29: Coronavirus quarantine journaling prompt printables
March 28: Cups by the Yard boredom buster challenge
March 27: Cube Crash downloadable game
March 26: Sculpt a Memory game—a frozen twist on Charades!
March 25: DIY game: Board Bounce
March 24: How Many Squares? A Simple Art Game That Helps You Talk with Your Kids about Goals and Growth
March 23: Color Shout card game
March 23: Ultimate Letter Card Game Deck downloadable card set
March 22: Family favorites photo
March 21: 5-High cup game
March 20: 6 service ideas for spreading cheer during the Coronavirus
March 19: 6 Outdoor Play and Park Activities
March 19: Studio 5 segment on KSL TV
March 18: Free downloadable cooperative game: Good Fruit, Bad Fruit
March 17: New website for Family FED
March 17: Greedy Leprechaun downloadable game for St. Patrick's Day
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Download our Cube Crash game that's perfect for all ages (and can help you talk with your kids about finding the positive when life seems to come crashing down).
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Try our Emoji Emotions game that makes it easier for your kids to talk about their emotions in a safe space.