So, it happened! My oldest son just turned the big 2-1. And although I think I’m still in a bit of shock I knew we needed to do something special to celebrate this birthday.

Because a 21st birthday is usually associated with drinking, I thought it would be fun to put together a family friendly version and created a mixed drink stations for mocktails. Seriously, so fun!

21st Party Ideas:

We invited all of our extended family over to celebrate with my son. It was so fun to mix drinks and visit. And the best part for me was how simple it was to add something special to my son’s birthday party.

Let’s start with the cups. It’s super simple to add a sugar rim and makes the cups look amazing. All you need is some granulated sugar, food coloring, and Karo Syrup.

How to make a sugar rim:

• Put 1/2-1 cup of sugar in a plastic bag (depending on how many cups you will be doing)
• Add a couple of drops of food coloring to the bag and mix until blended
• Place the colored sugar in a bowl
• Pour 1/2 cup of Karo Syrup in a separate bowl
• Dip the rim of your glass into Karo Syrup
• And then dip the glass in the sugar.

Make sure to not get too much Karo Syrup or it will begin to run down the glass. Let the syrup dry and the sugar will solidify.

Fun Mocktail Ideas:

Now, let’s talk about filling the glasses. The best part about this 21st party idea is that you can really mix any drinks you want. We had such a fun time experimenting with mixing different drinks together. I’ll tell you some of our favorites, but have fun trying your own.

Ingredients Used:

• Pineapple Juice
• Orange Juice
• Sprite
• Mountain Dew
• Pineapple Fanta
• Grenadine (this is what makes the drinks look layered and amazing)
• Strawberry Daiquiri Mix
• Pina Colada Mix
• Any Fruit You Like, Any Sodas You Like

We mixed lots of different concoctions but we made a simple menu of our favorite drinks so our guests had something to choose from. Here were our favorites, with fun names of course…

21 on the Rocks– Strawberry Daiquiri and Pina Colada

Officially Legal-Mountain Dew, Fanta, and Grenadine, the Grenadine will sink to the bottom of the drink and create a cool layered effect.

Underage-Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice and Grenadine

Birthday Bash-Pineapple Juice and Mountain Dew

Bottoms Up-Sprite and Orange Juice

We tried to stick with flavors that would all mix together and taste yummy. Get creative.

And because no night of drinking would be complete without food, we added a butter board to munch on while we drank. And it might have given me a good excuse to give this new trend a try. Let me tell you, it was so tasty.

This butter board was beyond good. I found the recipe at Off the Line.

Have FUN celebrating your 21st birthday.

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So, what do you do when your oldest kiddo is turning 18? You throw a huge glow in the dark party. And let me just say…it was HUGE! Seriously guys, I let the birthday boy be in charge of the invitations and we stopped counting at 100 guests! I didn’t even know he knew that many people. You know how they say it’s not a party until the cops are called? Well, let’s just say…it was a party (he,he)!!

But really, the glow in the dark was a hit and so simple to put together. I have all the details so you can throw a really fun party of your own.

Glow in the Dark Party:

How fun does this look? I had a DIY glow stick chandelier, glow in the dark balloon arch, and lots more fun lighting to make our party pop.

I started our party planning with a trip to Amazon. Yep, almost everything I needed for this party came to our door courtesy of Amazon. It was so simple and super cost effective.

Here’s where to start.

Shopping List with Amazon Affiliate Links:

• Glow in the Dark Polka Dotted Balloons
• Glow Sticks
• Neon Party Banner
• Glow Sticks with Hooks for Chandelier
• LED Balloons 
• Disco Lights

Items Not Found at Amazon:

• Plastic Table Clothes in Assorted Colors
• Tomato Cage
• Spray Paint
• Fishing Line

That’s everything I used for this party…other than the food.

So, can we talk about how cute this glow stick chandelier is? And seriously, it’s super simple to make. Here are all the deets.

Glow in the Dark Party Decorations:

This little cutie is super simple. And everything you need was listed above in the shopping items. But you will need a grinder, hack saw, sawzall, or anything to cut through the metal on a tomato cage.

Step #1:

Start with a tomato cage.

Step #2

Using your grinder (or whatever you are using to cut the metal), simply cut below the second tier. You want to end with two rings. You can decide what size you want. If you want your chandelier to be larger you’ll use the top two rings. If you want it to be smaller, use the bottom two.

You’ll end up with something similar to this. 

Step #3

Spray paint using black spray paint.

Step #4

Last step…simply add the glow sticks. You may want to wait until you are closer to your party time to do this last step so you can break the glow sticks and hang them. They will stay shining for lots of hours so you can do this well before your party.

The glow sticks we ordered from Amazon fit perfectly on the ring of the tomato cages.

I wanted this chandelier to shine bright for everyone to see so I placed it in the center of the room. I lined my ceiling with colorful table clothes fanning out from the center of the room. And in the center I hung the chandelier with fishing line. The fishing line worked perfectly so it wouldn’t be seen and held the weight perfectly.

I added a fun glow in the dark balloon arch over the food table. It was so fun.

Glow in the Dark Balloon Arch:

Putting a balloon arch together could not be simpler. I made this one the “old fashioned” way with tying all of the balloons on a string and scrunching them together. But I’ve also used a balloon arch kit and they make it even simpler.

For this arch I used a combination of balloons. Some glow in the dark, some LED balloons, and some regular balloons. To get a super cute balloon arch it’s best to use all shapes and sizes. The polka dotted balloons I found on Amazon were hands down my favorites. They added such a fun pattern to the arch and they glowed really well.

I hung this bad boy above my food table using more fishing line. It really made the food table come alive.

As far as the rest of the decorations, I kept it simple. I hung black table cloths on the walls so it would be darker for the glow sticks to really pop. We replaced the light bulbs in the area with blacklight bulbs, and hung some of the disco lights in the corners of the room.

I made sure to have plenty of glow sticks on hand so each guest could take as many as they wanted. The extra glow sticks were a perfect addition to the food table to add some more fun color.

I also snagged this fun sign from Amazon and hung it on an empty wall. It was the perfect place to take some selfies.

Such a fun neon party and the teens LOVED it. And I loved planning a party for my “to cool for school” 18 year old!

Have FUN planning your glow in the dark party!

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Do you ever feel like life is passing too quickly, and your family is growing and changing too fast? Time works like that…it seems to pass before we can even blink. I’m feeling the crunch of having my older kiddo close to leaving our little nests. Time seems to be our biggest culprit right now so I’m determined to squeeze every ounce of family time I can get.

One of the best ways to spend some fun, quality, family time is a family game night. It’s so simple to put together, and such an awesome way to bring the family together. I have some really fun family game night ideas for you today. They are all super simple and such a blast, you’ll want to make family game night a regular event!!

Family Game Night:

Minute to Win It Games For the Family:

Are you familiar with minute to win it games? If so, you know how fun they are? If not, it’s time for the introductions to be made…they are so much fun! These quick paced games are perfect for a family game night because they are fun for all ages.

I have lots of minute to win it games that are perfect for your family.

The Ultimate Guide to Minute to Win it Games:

This is loaded with so many fun minute to win it games, perfect for any family game night.

Minute to Win it for Teens:

Although these say they are for teens, the truth is that these games are perfect for your whole family.

Football Themed Minute to Win it:

If you have football lovin’ kiddos, these games will be right up their alley!

Because these games are played at such a quick pace, you can play several of them with plenty of time to spare. When putting together your family game night, you can keep an ongoing tally and create a friendly competition.

Nertz:

Nertz is fun and simple, making it perfect for the whole family! We have all of the details here

How to play Nertz

Sardines Game:

Sardines is such fun and takes no planning, making it a perfect game to play with your family.

Unwrap the Candy Bar Game:

This is a fun and simple game perfect for your next family game night. It’s as simple as unwrapping a candy bar…with a few obstacles! The kids love to play this fun game. They get to race against their family members AND eat chocolate…win/win!

I have all of the instructions for you…

Unwrap the Candy Bar Game

Fun Family Games:

Fun M&M Game:

This is a fast paced game, where you race each other to gather as many M&M’s as possible when you roll the correct number on the dice. It’s perfect for the entire family, and everyone gets some candy.

I have all of the details here…

Fun M&M Game

DIY Jeopardy Board Game:

This would be such a fun family game night! Once you make the board, you can play Jeopardy time and time again! And this can be catered to any ages…just make the questions easier or harder depending on the ages of kiddos. Check it out at My Joy-Filled Life!

Spoons:

Have you ever played Spoons? It’s such a fun and simple card game, and your family will love it! In my family there have been many intense rounds of Spoons played. All of the kids and the adults will love this game. And it’s so simple it’ll quickly become a family favorite. For all of the rules and details check it out.

Spoons 

I have lots more

Family Game Night Ideas….

The Bag Game:

This game looks like an absolute blast!! All you need is a paper bag and some willing players. It definitely looks like you’ll be in store for plenty of laughs while each player takes their turn. Check out the rules at The Chaos and Clutter.

The Bag Game

The Bowl Game:

This games looks both simple and fun. It looks like a fun way to spend a night with the family. And what I really love is how simple it is to put together. All you need is some paper, pencils, and a bowl…it doesn’t get much simpler than that!

For all of the details come take a look!

The Bowl Game

Family Board Games:

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Let’s not forget about the good ol’ fashioned board games! Does your family play board games? If not, it’s time to start. If you do, I have some fun suggestions you will want to try. I have some of our family favorites we think you’ll love.

Hedbanz:

Hedbanz is a go-to game our families love to play. It’s as simple as putting on a headband and putting a character in it. Each person will need to guess who they are by asking the other players questions about their character. This is a good game for all ages!

Spot It:

Spot It is a quick paced game, so you will be able to play several rounds of this game. Each card has a match on it and the trick is finding it among all of the images. Spot It has many versions, some are designed for younger kiddos. Either way, it’s great for all ages.

Apples to Apples:

If you want a game that will provide lots of laughs, this is it! Apples to Apples is a perfect game for any crowd. This one is a junior version, perfect for family game night!

Uno:

Uno is such a classic game that everyone can enjoy! They are really affordable. If you haven’t played, you should definitely try it!

Catan:

Catan is a fun game to play with older children. My family started playing this game when her youngest was 10 years old. It’s a game that requires cooperation and some thought. It’s a great game for family game night.

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Bananagrams:

This is a quick paced game that is a little like Scrabble. Each player will try to spell as many words building on their own words. I love this for children because it helps them learn how to spell words and think quickly, yet they won’t even know they are learning. They will be having too much fun.

Ticket to Ride:

Have you played this game? It’s a fun family game, and will quickly become a staple.

Yahtzee:

If you don’t have a Yahtzee game you definitely need one! This game is perfect for family night because all ages can play this one. It’s as simple as rolling the dice.

7 Wonders:

This is a unique game that moves pretty quickly. Everyone takes their turn at the same time, so you aren’t waiting for each player. That seems to keep the interest of the family. If you haven’t tried it, we recommend it.

Hopefully you have found some fun family game night ideas! Life moves quick, take advantage of the time you have together with your family. The more you do, the more everyone will look forward to it!

Have FUN with your family game night!

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It can be a ton of fun to plan a birthday party for kids right? Especially when the kiddo is really excited about it too! I’ve thrown some pretty awesome kids’ birthday parties in my life with all different themes and had a blast doing it. But half the battle is coming up with fun birthday party theme ideas before you can actually plan the party.

To help get your creative juices rolling, I’ve rounded up some great birthday party theme ideas for kids parties today to give you some inspiration for your next kid’s party. So many of these are so fun that I want to throw them even though I have no one to throw them for! I love all the bright, colorful, cheerful parties! I hope you have a blast looking through them.

Ahhhh! These fun kids party ideas get us too excited! Cute construction themes, fun fruit themes, space and science and butterflies and monsters. How are you ever going to decide which party to throw? So many fun ones to choose from!

Fun Kid’s Birthday Party Theme Ideas:

Two-ti Fruity Party:

Space Party:

Polka Dot Birthday Party:

Butterfly Party:

Minions Themed Birthday Party:

Science Party:

Neon Glow in the Dark:

The Force Awakens:

Mad Scientist Party:

Football Themed Party:

Very Hungry Caterpillar:

Construction Theme:

Art Party:

Angry Birds:

Unicorn Party:

Sweet Strawberry Party:

Inside Out Party:

Where the Wild Things Are:

Bakery/Cooking Theme:

Sesame Street:

Ice Cream Shop Party:

Goosebumps Party:

Curious George:

Finding Dory:

Safari Party:

Star Wars Lego:

Summer Water Party:

Have FUN choosing from these kid’s birthday party theme ideas! Which one are you going to choose?!

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If you’ve ever thrown a party for a bunch of teenagers, you know how hard it can be to keep them engaged in what’s happening. That’s exactly why fun party games is a must, and I have an awesome one for you! This M&M party game is a perfect way to keep those teens entertained. I’ve played it so many times, and every time it’s a total blast!

M&M Party Game for Teens:

This is such a simple game to put together, and even very simple to play…so let’s get started. Here’s what you need to play…

Supplies Needed:

• Large Bag of M&M’s (any kind you love)
• Scoop or Spoon
• Bowl to Put the M&M’s In
• Extra clothes to put on during the game (hats, gloves, scarf, coat, ear muffs…anything that would be funny for someone to put on)
• 2 Dice

Once you have all of your supplies lined up, you are all set to play.

How to Play the M&M Game:

Objective: Get the most M&M’s scooped from the bowl.

• Put the M&M’s in a bowl and place in the center of the table, along with the extra clothes you will be using.
• Gather all of the players and stand around a table.
• Have one player start rolling 2 dice. Each player will roll the dice once and pass the dice along, giving each player a chance to roll.
• If a player rolls doubles (two of the same number) they get a chance to scoop as many M&M’s as they can. Sounds simple, right?! But before a player can start to scoop M&M’s, they need to first get all dressed up. Each player that rolls a double will quickly put on all of the items of extra clothing you have provided before they get to scoop. Keep in mind while one player is trying to get dressed and scoop M&M’s, the dice are still making their way around the table. Once another player rolls doubles, the clothing goes to that player and they get to try to get the M&M’s.
• Once a player is dressed, they may start to scoop M&M’s one at a time. The player cannot scoop more than one at a time. Each player will make a pile of their M&M’s in front of them.
• If someone else rolls doubles, the player holding the scoop must quickly pass all objects to the next player.
• Keep playing until all of the M&M’s have been scooped. (You may also set a time on this game if you prefer). The game is won by being the player with the most M&M’s in their pile at the end.
• You are ready to play!! Have FUN!

This game is so simple, which is why it’s such a blast. I promise there will be lots of laughs, and even some rowdiness. It’s a fast paced game, the teens get really invested in what’s happening.

Have FUN playing this M&M Party Game for Teens!!

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Have you ever played this fun and simple unwrap the candy bar party game? It’s exactly what it sounds like…unwrapping a candy bar. But it wouldn’t be a funny party game if I didn’t add some extra twists to make the unwrapping a little trickier.

So let’s see just how fast your party guests can get this candy bar unwrapped and in their mouths!

Hilarious Party Game:

So, basically the objective of this game is to get a candy bar totally unwrapped and ready to eat. The tricky part is that others will be trying to get a turn to do the same.

This game really is perfect for all ages! Simple enough for kiddos but funny enough for adults and everyone in between. You will seriously get some good laughs while playing this funny party game.

Supplies:

• King Size Candy Bar- I used flat candy bars so they were easier to wrap.
• Dice
• Wrapping Paper
• Oven Mitts- And any other clothing items you want your party guests to use when it’s their turn to unwrap the candy bar.
• Knives- Plastic or butter knives…nothing sharp!

Before the party, wrap your candy bar several times in wrapping paper. The more times you wrap it, the more time it will take to unwrap it, so you can determine the length of the game. Keep in mind who’s playing…younger kiddos will need less wrapping.

How to Play the Unwrap the Candy Bar Game:

• Gather all players around a table (we usually stand).
• Have one player start rolling 2 dice. Each player will roll the dice once and pass the dice along, giving each player a chance to roll.
• If a player rolls doubles (two of the same number) they get a chance to unwrap the candy bar. They need to first put on two oven mitts (one on each hand) and any other item of extra clothing. We’ve played with scarves, hats, ear muffs, rain boots…the idea is that the player will be trying to hurry to get started unwrapping the candy bar and the clothing will slow them down a bit. Keep in mind while one player is trying to get dressed and unwrap the candy bar the dice are still making their way around the table. Once another player rolls doubles, the clothing goes to that player and they get to try to get the candy bar unwrapped.
• Once a player is dressed, they may try to unwrap the candy bar with two knives. Player may not use anything other than knives to touch the candy bar.
• If someone else rolls doubles, the player holding the knives and has the candy bar must quickly pass all objects to the next player.
• The game is won by being the player who unwraps the last of the packaging completely from the candy bar.
• When deciding how hard to make this game, just let ages of the players determine your choices. If you are playing this as a family game with multiple ages, you can have the rules different for each age group playing. Maybe the younger kids only need mittens on their hands, while teens and adults have more clothing to put on!
• You are ready to play!! Have FUN!

Have FUN playing this fun unwrap the candy bar party game!!

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If you have ever thrown a party with a bunch of teenagers, you know it’s not all that different from having a bunch of toddlers around! Keep them fed and entertained, and you’ll have a hit of a party! So my best advice when throwing a party for a teen, keep some fun party games on hand. And I have some really fun and simple minute to win it games for teens that are perfect for your next party.

Fun and Simple Minute to Win It Games for Teens:

Have you ever played minute to win it games? They are fast moving games, typically played in a minute or less. They are also very social games with lots of interactions, making them a perfect party game for teenagers.

If you need instructions on how to play, I have them right here…

How to play Minute to Win it Games:

Now you know how to play, let’s show you the party games!

You can play any of these games one at a time, letting each player take their turn. Or you can play these in groups, letting more than one person play at a time. The supplies listed for each game is for one person. You can decide what works best for your party!

The Breakfast Scramble Minute to Win it Game:

Supplies Needed:

• Cereal Boxes: For this game you will need several cereal boxes, cut into puzzle pieces. Simply cut the front of a cereal box into 16 equal pieces. Once you one box cut, put it into a plastic bag to keep the pieces together.

Instructions:

• Give each player or team one bag of the puzzle pieces.
• When you say go, they must assemble the puzzle as quickly as possible. You can have them racing the clock, giving them one minute to finish, or you can have them race each other.

Paper Dragon Minute to Win it Game:

Supplies Needed:

• 2 Rolls of Party Streamers

Instructions:

• Player must unroll 2 rolls of party streamers using only their hands and arms.
• Set the streamer rolls at the player’s feet with the player holding one end of one streamer roll in each hand.
• When the clock starts, the player may begin unspooling the streamers. Player may not kick, throw, or grab the spool directly.
• If the spool breaks, the player may pick up the end and continue
• To complete this game, both rolls of streamers much be unrolled and off the ground within 60 seconds.

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Moving on Up Minute to Win it Game:

Supplies Needed:

• 40 Plastic Cups-one either a different color, or simply write on one cup the word “done.”

Instructions:

• Player must hold a stack of cups with the one that’s marked “done” at the bottom. Player must move 1 cup at a time from the top to the bottom of the stack, trying to cycle the “done” cup back to the bottom of the stack.
• Set up the stack of 40 cups with the “done” one of the bottom.
• When the clock starts, the player may grab a single cup from the top of the stack and place it on the bottom of the stack.
• Player must use 1 hand to grab each cup, and must alternate hands with each cup.
• If more than 1 cup is removed at a time, player must place all cups that are outside the stack back at the top of the stack before continuing.
• Player must play the game from a standing position.
• To complete the game, the “done” cup must be placed on the bottom of the stack after traveling through the stack of cups. This must be completed within 60 seconds.
• To score, you can decide if you want to give one point per cup that is moved. Or just points for a win.

Penny Hose Minute to Win it Game:

Supplies Needed:

• 1 Pair of Pantyhose
• 2 Pennies
• Table

Instructions:

• Player must remove one penny from each leg of a pair of pantyhose using only their hands.
• Start by placing one penny in the bottom of each leg of the pantyhose. Player begins with his or her wrists inside each leg of the pantyhose at the top of the leg part.
• When the clock starts, player may use only their hands and arms to attempt to grab the pennies.
• Pantyhose cannot touch anything else.
• If the penny touches the floor the game is over.
• To complete this game, player must get both pennies out of the pantyhose with his or her hands and place them on the table within the 60 second time limit.

Junk in the Trunk Minute to Win it Game:

Supplies Needed:

• 8 Ping-pong Balls
• 1 Empty Tissue Box
• 1 Belt

Instructions:

• Wiggle a box that is attached to your waist filled with ping-pong balls until the box is empty.
• Fill the tissue box with ping-pong balls, then attach tissue box to the back of belt. Put on the belt with a tissue box sitting at the small of your back.
• When the clock starts, player may begin moving body to shake the ping-pong balls out.
• Player’s hands or arm may not touch the box or belt.
• Player may only touch the floor with his or her feet.
• To complete the game, player must get all 8 ping-pong balls out of the box within 60 seconds.

I’m not done yet, I have more fun ideas for you!

Teens Party Games:

Mega Bubble:

Supplies Needed:

• 1 Hula Hoop
• 1 Bottle of Bubbles
• Start Line

Instructions:

• Player must blow a bubble through a hoop 15′ away.
• When the clock starts, player may grab a bubble wand and begin blowing bubbles from behind start line, 15′ from hoop.
• Player may only use breath to propel bubble.
• Player may not touch the end hoop.
• To complete the game, an un-popped bubble must be created behind the foul line, then blown through the end hoop within 60 seconds.

A Bit Dicey Minute to Win It Game:

Supplies Needed:

• Popsicle Stick
• 6 Dice (you can also use Starbursts for this game)

Instructions:

• Balance six dice (or Starbursts) on a popsicle stick held in your mouth.
• Prior to the game, player places a single popsicle stick in his/her mouth.
• When the clock starts, player will pick up and vertically stack one die at a time on the stick.
• Player may not allow dice to rest against their nose or to touch any part of their face.
• In the event that a die is dropped or falls off of the stick, player may take a replacement die off of the podium and use it in its place.
• To complete the game, 6 dice (or Starbursts) must be stacked one on top of the other on the popsicle stick within 60 seconds.

Bobble Head Minute to Win It Game:

Supplies Needed:

• 1 Pedometer Attached to a Headband

Instructions:

• With a pedometer attached to the forehead, move the head around to record 125 total “steps” in one minute.
• After the headband/pedometer is on the head, the device is set to zero in steps mode.
• When the clock starts, player may begin moving head without touching the pedometer to register “steps”.
• If the pedometer moves, the player may stop motion to prevent it from falling off, re-adjust the headband, then continue.
• To complete the game, player must record 125 steps within 60 seconds.

Defying Gravity:

Supplies Needed:

• 3 Balloons (Inflated)

Instructions:

• Tap 3 balloons to keep them off the ground for a minute.
• When the clock starts, player releases all 3 balloons into the air.
• Player may not hold balloons, allow them to rest on the body, or hit the ground…if they do the game is over.
• To complete the game, player must keep all balloons off the ground for 60 seconds.

Now you have some fun options, it’s time to decide which games you want to play. Remember, they are so fast you can play several games in a pretty short amount of time.

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Have you ever played minute to win it games? These party games seem to be everywhere because they are so simple to put together, and are a blast to play. I have played them at all kinds of parties, and every time my guests love them!

I have lots of different ideas for you today, I’m sure you will find tons of ideas you’ll love.

Before I dive into the actual game ideas, lets’ talk about the basics.

How to play Minute to Win It Games:

• The basic idea is that each of the games you play will be timed for one minute, so these are quick moving party games. If you have players competing against each other, you can forgo the timing and let them race each other. Usually, you will play a series of games, keeping a tally of points you assign to each game.
• These games can be played individually, in pairs, or groups. It really just depends on the game being played on how is best to split it up. Again, just give each game a point value and each person in the winning group the points.
• Many of the minute to win it games we have are themed games. Meaning they are specific to a special function such as a baby shower or they are geared to a specific theme. But when you read through the games, realize you can change any of the ideas to fit your party with a few adjustments. They are super simple to adjust, rename, or slightly change.
• These fun party games can be played at any age. If you are dealing with younger kiddos I have lots of fun games they can play. The adults will have a blast playing any of these games. Seriously, minute to win it games are fun and funny…just give them a try.

Minute to Win it Games:

Let’s get started with all of the fun ideas we have for you. Remember, you can adjust any of these games so easily so they fit your party’s theme. Click on any of these links or pictures and you will see all of the game ideas.

Football Minute to Win It Games:

These football minute to win it games were so fun to play with our group of elementary aged kiddos. They had a blast, and it kept them all engaged in the party. These party games are so quick paced you can play a lot of them in a short amount of time. We played all of these games at our party and still had time for eating and an actual football game.

This theme would also be perfect for a tailgating party or a Super Bowl party. Keep your guests entertained before the big game!

Check out more Football Themed party ideas!

S’mores Themed:

These games are all geared toward a s’mores theme making them perfect for an outdoor party. I included this as part of my backyard BBQ party, and they were so fun! I’ve played these with all ages and everyone was able to play. So next time you have a BBQ party, spice things up a bit with these s’mores minute to win it games.

Baby Shower Minute to Win It Games:

To play or not to play…that is usually the question! But not today, definitely play these games at your next baby shower. I know baby shower games get a bad reputation of not being fun, but that stigma is about to change. These baby shower minute to win it games are so fun. I love helping our guests feel more comfortable, and playing games usually does the trick. It helps break any awkwardness, and helps your party guests be involved in the party.

I have lots of simple and adorable baby shower ideas…simply click here!

Reindeer Races Minute to Win it Game:

This game is so fun! I took a Christmas spin with it, but really it can be used for any party. This game is so fun to watch, I promise their will be lots of laughs!

Party Games:

Have you found the perfect games yet? Don’t worry, I have lots more fun ideas for you! Remember, themes can be easily changed. Just find your perfect games and adjust them to your party!!

New Year’s Eve Minute to Win it:

Big Foot Minute to Win it:

Lego Minute to Win it:

Human Ring Toss:

Minute to Win it Games for Kids:

Valentine’s Day Games:

Have FUN playing Minute to Win it Games!

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It feels like I’m surrounded by all things football. I both have some cute football lovin’ kiddos and they have plenty of football obsessed friends, which means I have a lot of football at my house. So when it comes to parties it’s not hard to guess what the theme will be!

This party was inspired by my sister, who was planning a party for her football loving son. Usually all these kids want is to play a game of football, but here in Utah the weather doesn’t always cooperate. So, I needed a solid game plan to entertain these crazy kiddos during the party and these fun football minute to win it party games were perfect!

Football Minute to Win It Party Games:

These football minute to win it party games are so simple to put together and so much fun to play, your party guests will love them. They are all minute to win it style games, meaning they are played as quickly as possible. They are so quick, you can get through a lot of games in a short amount of time. My nephew played all these games at his birthday party with plenty of time for a game of football and plenty of eating time.

So, let’s break this down game by game. Here’s what you’ll need for all of the games.

Shopping List: (I found most of these items at our dollar store)

• Sandwich Cookies (6 for each guest)
• Cotton Balls
• Vaseline
• Small Bowls (I found some cute football shaped bowls that were perfect)
• Toilet Paper
• Blindfolds (I used bandanas)
• Alphabet Cookies
• Small Footballs

Minute to Win It Games for Kids:

The Receiver “Nose”-

For this game you will use the cotton balls, vaseline, and small bowls. To play this game, put a pile of cotton balls in one bowl and place it at the end of a table and an empty bowl on the other side of the table. Each player will put Vaseline on their nose and move the cotton balls from one bowl to other bowl using only their nose. Time each player for 60 seconds and the person who moves the most cotton balls wins the game.

Pick 6-

Give each player 6 cookies. When you say “go” each player will attempt to stack the cookies on their forehead. The player who stacks 6 cookies the quickest, wins the game.

I promise, it’s harder than it sounds!

The Concussion:

This game will just need a roll of toilet paper. Split the kiddos up in teams of three. To play, two kids will hold the roll of toilet paper and one child will wrap it around himself by turning as quickly as possible. The first one done with the roll of toilet paper wins.

Just make sure the kiddos won’t run into anything while they are dizzy!

Minute to Win It:

The Game Plan:

To prepare for this game, split the cookies up evenly in baggies. Split the kids up in teams and give each of them a baggie of cookies. Set the timer for 1-3 minutes (depending on how quick you think the kids can come up with words). The teams need to spell as many words as possible in the time allotted. If they can spell football words they are worth double. The team that spells the most words (counting double for football words) wins.

You may want to make sure each bag of cookies has enough vowels so the kiddos can make some fun words.

Blind Quarterback:

Split the kids up in teams of 2, with one of them blindfolded. The player who is blindfolded (the quarterback) will throw the ball to his receiver. The catch is that the receiver can’t move, he will only be able to call out to the quarterback 3 times giving the quarterback an idea where he is. Time the players for one minute, the team that catches the ball the most times in that minute wins the game.

Field Goal:

Each child will have one cookie. When you say “go”, they will place the cookie on their forehead and try to move it without hands to their mouths. The first one who gets the cookie to their mouth wins.

If the cookie falls, the player is allowed to pick it up and place it back on their forehead. They can keep trying until someone wins.

Seriously, these games are a blast to play!

Have FUN with these football minute to win it party games!

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This is a fun and simple party game that is a huge hit for all your guests. It’s so simple to put together, it makes the perfect addition to any party. And what makes this game even better is that it’s a perfect fit for any type of party you may be hosting. In fact, this party has become a tradition in my family for our New Year’s Eve party.

Candy Bar Game:

Have you ever played this game? Let’s talk about how to play this super fun party game.

What you’ll need: You can do this game with only candy bars, or you can add other items to the pile. Either way, it’s going to be a blast!

• Paper Sack
• Candy Bars (I do the snack size)
• Dice (2-4 sets, depending on how many players you have)

If you choose to add more items to the game here are some ideas.

• Pens
• Pencils
• Bubbles
• Glow Sticks
• Notebooks
• Small Toys
• Bouncy Balls
• Chips
• Crackers
• Cookies
• Gum

Start by giving each player a lunch sack and have them put their name on it. Place all of your items in the center of the table and have each player surround the table with their bag in front of them. You will want at least two sets of dice, but you can use more if you have a lot of players. You want to be able to keep the game moving so the players don’t wait too long between rolls.

To play the game, each player takes their turn rolling two dice. A “win” is when a player rolls any double on the dice (two of the same number). When a player “wins” they get to choose a candy bar from the center of the table, placing it in their bag.

Continue playing in this manner until all of the items in the center of the table are gone. At this point you may end the game and let the players take their prizes, or you may continue playing for 2 more minutes. But this time when a double is rolled, a player chooses a prize from one of the other players bags. You can decide what works best for your group.

That’s it! I promised it would be fun and simple!

Have FUN playing this fun candy bar game.

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