6 Free Printable Bridal Shower Games and more...

Have you been charged with throwing a bridal shower? Good news—you can celebrate the big day on a budget with the help of these 6 free printable bridal shower games!

Choose from bridal shower games free printables like Would She Rather, What’s in Your Purse, How Well Do You Know the Bride and Groom and more!

Free Printable Bridal Shower Games

1. “Would She Rather” Printable Bridal Shower Game (modern design) – Who knows the bride best? Put all of the guests’ knowledge to the test with this fun (and probably not-so-easy) bridal shower game!

2. “Would She Rather” Printable Bridal Shower Game (more formal design) – Here’s another version of the “Would She Rather” bridal shower game free printable. This one has a more formal or traditional design (vs. the modern design from #1). Choose whichever of the printable wedding shower games best fits the décor for your shower!

3. “What’s In Your Purse?” Bridal Shower Game Printable – Of the 10 free bridal shower printables this one is my favorite, but I’m probably biased since I carry a huge purse. Seriously, it’s like Hermione’s bag from Harry Potter. Sometimes I’m even surprised by what I find in there….

4. Free Printable Bridal Shower Question Game – Break the ice with this surprisingly not-so-easy bridal shower game.

5. How Well Do You Know the Bride & Groom? – Here’s another test of your (and your guests’) knowledge of the bride and groom. Are you up for the challenge? If so, snag this bridal shower games free printable now!

6. DIY: Wedding Mad libs – Remember how I said it’s your party and you can cry if you want to? Well you’ll all be laughing so hard that tears are inevitable if you opt for these free bridal shower printable Mad libs!

Idea: Use this printable as a bridal shower game template. In other words, while you could use it as-is, you could also just use it as inspiration to create your own word jumble that is customized to the bride and groom, such as scrambling their names or the location of their wedding!

More Bridal Shower Games

In addition to these 6 free printable bridal shower games, here are some more games available on Amazon. You can view the complete selection of bridal shower games here.

• Our Bridal Shower Games Bundle – This bundle includes six printable bridal shower games: Bridal Shower Bingo (30 game cards, 2 calling card sheets, and 1 chips sheet), Guess Who Said It, Would She Rather, How Well Do You Know the Bride & Groom, What’s in Your Purse, Find the Guest Bingo (30 game cards).

• Wedding Word Find/Search Game (50 sheets) – This wedding themed word search is a quick and fun bridal shower activity.

• Bridal Shower 12 Player Game Kit – This kit includes 5 different bridal shower games to keep the good times rolling!

• Bridal Shower Games: Fun Party Games and Helpful Tips for the Hostess – Even if you’re going to take advantage of some of the free bridal shower game templates in this post, this book may still come in handy. In addition to 8 classic bridal shower games, it includes helpful tips for the party hostess.

• Lillian Rose Bridal Shower Dice Game – Here’s another option to break the ice at the bridal shower.

Tip: To keep the party on budget, whether using one of these free bridal shower games or purchasing bridal shower games on Amazon, get game prizes at your local dollar store or thrift shop!

Another option is to make each “prize” a raffle ticket so that you only have to give away one slightly better prize at the end of the party. If you want to go with the raffle ticket idea, use these free printable raffle tickets!

Which of these free printable bridal shower games are you going to download? Please share in the comments.

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Do you have a BIG family to feed on a little budget? Does the phrase “cheap meals for large families” evoke visions of bland and boring dishes? If so, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. Here are 35 lip-smacking good cheap meals for big families!

Feeding a family on a tight budget is always a challenge, but these tasty and healthy cheap meals for large families will hopefully inspire you! 

These so called cheap meals for big families aren’t just for large families. Whether you need cheap meals for a family of 5 or 1, these recipes can be adapted to fit!

Before you check out these cheap meals for large groups, download our printable meal planner and printable grocery list to help with meal planning.

Cheap Meals for Large Families: Crockpot Recipes

Crockpot meals don’t require a lot of hands-on time and they can make some absolutely delicious cheap and easy meals for large families!

1. Banana Nut Oatmeal (Freebie Finding Mom) – This definitely fits the “cheap summer meals for large family” category since you don’t have to turn on the oven and heat up the house to make this dish!

2. Beef Stew (Freebie Finding Mom) – If you’re on the hunt for hearty cheap meals for large families recipes, look no further! This beef stew is a classic comfort food that every member of your family is sure to enjoy.

3. Chicken Cacciatore (Freebie Finding Mom) – This recipe is proof positive that budget meals for large families don’t have to be boring.

4. Chicken Marsala (Freebie Finding Mom) – With only 9 ingredients, this is not only a cheap but also an easy meal for large families. 

5. Turkey Chili (Freebie Finding Mom) – Cut calories without cutting taste with this healthy turkey chili recipe. Need more inspiration? Here are 40 cooking for a crowd recipes!

6. French Toast Casserole (Freebie Finding Mom) – Opting for cheap meals for large groups doesn’t mean giving up all of your family’s favorite dishes. Just check out this French toast casserole recipe.

7. Chicken and Salsa (Freebie Finding Mom) – Add a little spice to your life with this super simple, super yummy large family meals crockpot recipe.

8. Ham and Potato Soup (Freebie Finding Mom) – What makes these cheap meals to feed a large family even cheaper is the fact that many of them can serve as multiple meals. 

Bonus: Packing your lunch is a great way to save money. Check out these 53 healthy cold lunch ideas for work.

9. Sweet and Spicy Beef and Peppers (Freebie Finding Mom) – One of the biggest beefs people have with inexpensive meals for large groups is that they’re “boring.”

10. Breakfast Casserole (Freebie Finding Mom) – This crockpot recipe is proof that cheap and easy meals for large families can still be luxurious.

11. No-Boil Crockpot Baked Ziti (Thrifty Jinxy) – This crockpot ziti recipe is a perfect example of how delicious a vegetarian dish can be.

Tip: Slash your groceries bill by introducing meatless Mondays in your home! Here are 18 meatless meals to get you started.

12. Meatloaf (Cincy Shopper) – Go back to the basics with cheap meals for family of 5 (or more!), like this one for meatloaf. 

13. Vegan Barley Stew (Mama Likes to Cook) – Here’s another meatless cheap meals for large families recipe. 

Bonus: Here’s another heaping helping of easy and cheap vegetarian meals!

14. Chicken Tortilla Soup (Happy Deal Happy Day) – You’ll be shocked at how easy it is to make this large family meal.

15. Chicken Noodle Soup (Simplistically Living) – Whatever is ailing you, whether it’s a summer cold or an empty wallet, is no match for this hearty homemade soup! 

Bonus: Slow cooker recipes are awesome for whipping up cheap meals for big families! If you’re ready for a second helping, here are even more cheap slow cooker recipes for large families!

Cheap Meals for Large Families: Chicken Recipes

16. Grilled Chicken (Freebie Finding Mom) – This is perhaps my absolute favorite chicken recipe. It’s a copycat recipe based off of grilled chicken from Versailles Poultry Days which is held in my hometown!

17. Southwest Skillet Chicken and Rice (Living Sweet Moments) – This one pot meal is fast and easy from start to finish. Plus, it’s an inexpensive meal for big families.

18. Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs (Cincy Shopper) – This sweet and savory recipe is a great way to make chicken more flavorful.

19. Homemade Chicken, Mushroom and Green Bean Casserole (Equipping Godly Women) – Try this simple yet scrumptious crockpot recipe.

20. Leftover Chicken Pie (Gav’s Kitchen) – I love that this recipe offers up an easy and tasty way to use leftover chicken or turkey!

Bonus: If you’re looking for even more creative ways to cook chicken for dinner, here are 36 more easy cheap chicken recipes.

Cheap Meals for Large Families: Pasta Recipes

A list of delicious cheap meals for large groups wouldn’t be complete without a few pasta recipes.

21. One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta (Cincy Shopper) – Does your family love pizza? That’s where this one pot pizza pasta recipe really comes in handy.

Tip: Here are 34 healthy recipes for picky eaters that may pass muster for those with selective palates.

22. Homemade Chef Boyardee Beeferoni (Eat Thrive Glow) – This cheap family meals for 6 (or more) is perfect for a throwback Thursday dinner! 

23. Baked Pasta with Ricotta and Spinach (Living Sweet Moments) – I love that this recipe only calls for 5 minutes of prep time, which makes these not only inexpensive meals for large groups but also a quick meal!

Bonus: If you’re looking for more like it, check out these quick and easy dinner ideas.

24. One Pan Pasta and Meatballs (Living Sweet Moments) – This cheap meal to feed a large family is inexpensive and can be prepared in 20 minutes or less. 

25. Spaghetti with San Marzano Tomato and Meat Sauce (Living Sweet Moments) -If your family is getting a little fed up with this dish, give your spaghetti a robust makeover with this yummy recipe. Or check out some of these 56 cheap and easy family meals; they’re all terrific budget meals for large families!

26. One Pot Chicken Broccoli Pasta (Cincy Shopper) – During the summer, I like to make dinners that are simple and light and this is one of my go-to cheap summer meals for large family dinners!  

27. Macaroni Pizza Casserole (Ann’s Entitled Life) – Here’s another way to cure your family’s craving for pizza without the cardboard box!

28. Tuna Noodle Casserole (Become a Coupon Queen) – You’ll only need 4 simple ingredients to put together this cheap meal for large families.

29. Pesto Pasta with Avocado, Parmesan, and Tomatoes (Happy Deal Happy Day) – Summer is the perfect time to make this dish because you can score fresh tomatoes and basil which really take this cheap meals for big families recipe up a notch!

Cheap Meals for Large Families: Rice Recipes

Rice is another great option for cheap large family meals.

30. Instant Pot Chicken and Rice (This Old Gal) – An instant pot is another great tool for making cheap summer meals for large families, and this is one of my favorites! 

31. Easy Mexican Rice Casserole (Thrifty Jinxy) – Customize this cheap meal for big families to your family’s tastes by experimenting with different spices and quantities.

32. Rice and Beans (Happy Deal Happy Day) – 15 minutes of prep time is all you need to get this delicious dish underway.

More Cheap Meals for Large Families

33. Mexican Quinoa (Freebie Finding Mom) – This dish can be made in large quantities, frozen, and re-heated on those nights when you literally have no time to cook.

Tip: Have a kid in college? Check out this batch of cheap healthy meals for college students.

34. Breakfast Pizza (Freebie Finding Mom) – Pizza for breakfast? You bet! Everyone in your house will love this cheap meal for large families.  

35. Simple Oven Tacos (Simplistically Living) – Oh, wait, you mean it isn’t Taco Tuesday? Oh well, tacos are great anytime!  

There you have it, 35 cheap meals for large groups that are fun, frugal, simple, and scrumptious. Bon Appétit!

If you tried any of the recipes above, I’d love to hear how it went! Also, feel free to leave a comment with your favorite cheap meals for large families.

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The free printable bubble letters alphabet (lowercase and uppercase) is one of the most useful printables out there.

From educational activities to craft projects, from kids to adults, the possibilities are practically endless.

Here are just a few of the ways I’ve put lowercase bubble letters (and other printable alphabet letters and other printable letters) to use. 

Lowercase Bubble Letters: Coloring Sheets

One of the simplest uses for a bubble letters alphabet (lowercase and uppercase) is to turn the letters into coloring sheets.

Lowercase Bubble Letters: Educational Games

Alphabet bubble letters printable are great for creating educational games. Bubble letter alphabet lowercase printables can be a game:

1. Flashcards
2. Matching
3. Scavenger Hunt

Lowercase Bubble Letters: Craft Projects

If you’re the crafty type, a bubble letters alphabet, lowercase and uppercase, can be a frugal and creative way to dress up projects, like scrapbooks.

Be sure to check out these 18 free printable bubble letters templates for more fun bubble letter alphabets.

How will you use these free lowercase bubble letters to print? Please share in the comments!

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Pretzel Snack Recipe: Flower Pretzel Bites

If you’ve ever worked in an office, you’re probably familiar with the siren’s song of the vending machine. Unfortunately, this temptation is not unique to the corporate world.

As a stay at home mom, I face snack time every day. While I’d prefer my little one to stick to fruits and veggies at snack time, I’m not completely delusional.

He’s not going to (willingly) make healthy choices 24/7. No one does.

With that in mind, I like to keep a stock pile of indulgent bite-sized snacks where you can eat one or two and feel like you got a special treat. My latest find? This pretzel snack recipe for “flower bites”.

This pretzel snack recipe combines salty, crunchy pretzels with sugar and sweet chocolate for an irresistible combination. Plus, they look like little flowers, so they’re the perfect spring snack, right?

I like this pretzel snack recipe because it’s quick and controllable. What I mean is I can make as few or as many flower bites as I’d like without too much fuss.

Being able to easily control how many I make allows me to stick to my healthy eating goals because there aren’t just tons of pretzel flower bites calling my name!

This pretzel snack recipe is also great for parties. They’re super cute, easy, and will hold together pretty well so make a batch of this spring snack for your little one to take to school and share or for your next office carry in. I’m sure they’ll be a hit!

Tip: While this pretzel snack recipe calls for pastel M&Ms, there’s absolutely no reason you couldn’t use any variety of M&Ms. To save money, go for what’s on sale!

Happy snacking!

INGREDIENTS

Wilton white candy melts
Waffle pretzels
Pastel M&M’s

You will also need:
Baking pan
Parchment paper
Oven

DIRECTIONS

Read the step-by-step directions below or following along with this video:

1. Preheat oven to 250°.

2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

3. Place pretzels on parchment paper.
Note: You can use as many pretzels as you want, as long as they are in a single layer, because they will not expand like cookies.

4. Place one white melting candy onto each pretzel.

5. Place pan in the oven for three minutes or until candy has melted.

6. Take pan out of the oven and place an M&M in the center of the melted chocolate on each pretzel.

7. Place 6 M&Ms of another color around the center M&M. These are the flower petals.

8. Place pan in the fridge for about 15 minutes or until chocolate is cool.

9. Enjoy this tasty spring snack!

Are Pretzel Bites Healthy?

Flower Pretzel Bites would not be considered “healthy,” but compared to many snacks they are a better nutritional choice. Everything in moderation, but I’ll be honest once you start munching on these M&M pretzel flowers it can be difficult to stop.

If you are loving this pretzel snack recipe, here are more snack recipes to check out:

• Pretzel Snack Recipe Idea: Butterfly Pretzels

• Healthy Fun Snacks For Kids: Pan Fried Cinnamon Bananas

• Coconut Oil Popcorn

• Pretzel Pumpkins

• 25 Healthy Homemade Snack Ideas

• Gluten Free Licorice Candy

• Healthy Fun Snacks For Kids: Homemade “Go-Gurt” With Hidden Veggies

For what occasion are you going to make these flower pretzel bites? Please share in the comments!

Pretzel Snack Recipe Idea: Flower Pretzel Bites

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes

Need an easy Easter dessert or spring snack idea? These flower pretzel bites are as delicious as they are pretty. This pretzel snack recipe requires only three ingredients (white candy melts, waffle pretzels and pastel M&Ms) to make the perfect combination of sweet and salty that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

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Ingredients

• Wilton white candy melts
• Waffle pretzels
• Pastel M&M’s

You will also need:

• Baking pan
• Parchment paper
• Oven

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°.
2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Place pretzels on parchment paper. Note: You can use as many pretzels as you want, as long as they are in a single layer, because they will not expand like cookies.
4. Place one white melting candy onto each pretzel.
5. Place pan in the oven for three minutes or until candy has melted.
6. Take pan out of the oven and place an M&M in the center of the melted chocolate on each pretzel.
7. Place 6 M&Ms of another color around the center M&M. These are the flower petals.
8. Place pan in the fridge for about 15 minutes or until chocolate is cool.
9. Enjoy this tasty spring snack!

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Artistic pursuits, like coloring and drawing, are beneficial for adults and kids; not only do they offer a way to express creativity, they can promote relaxation and help develop or improve skills like fine motor coordination. If you’re ready to stretch your creative muscles, start with one of the four free printable head templates below. Choose from a free human, deer, or horse head template!

These four head templates, including a printable deer head silhouette, are easy to use; just print them. They’re also free. I want to emphasize the free because a.) who doesn’t love a freebie? b.) since they don’t cost anything other than some printer ink, you should not be afraid to mess up!

That’s right, you (or your kids) don’t have to perfect your human, horse, or deer head template on the first try. So relax; have fun with it—after all, relaxation is one of the benefits of art!

Printable Human Head Template – Front Facing

This blank human head template is a human facing forward. This printable human head template is a great way to practice self portraits; just grab a mirror and a drawing utensil! Obviously, you or your kids can also practice drawing other people like each other or total strangers, if for instance, you’re stuck somewhere where people watching is your best bet for entertainment!

The blankness of this free outline of head template may seem daunting at first, but remember a.) the Mona Lisa wasn’t built (painted?) in a day! b.) these are free printables, so if you mess up just start again! Practice will make perfect.

Printable Human Head Template – Side Profile

The second human head template is a side profile. It offers a different way of looking at things and another opportunity to practice drawing yourself or other people.

Drawing can help your child develop and refine a multitude of skills including:

• Hand-eye coordination.
• Handwriting, including how much pressure to use on the paper.
• Scale and spacial recognition.

Printable Horse Head Template

Looking for a more whimsical artistic activity? Look no further than this free printable horse head template! With this blank head template, your imagination (or your kid’s) really is the limit. This horse could be any color or maybe even a unicorn.

Once you’ve drawn features on this horse head template, color it in. Not only is coloring half the fun of this art project, it also offers up more benefits like promoting relaxation. In fact, studies have shown that coloring can induce a state of relaxation on par with meditation!

Bonus: Coloring can reduce stress in kids and adults! Here are even more free printable coloring pages to keep your kids entertained and their stress levels low. For Mom and Dad, snag these 20 free printable adult coloring pages.

Deer Head Template

The last download is a printable deer head template. Like the printable horse head outline drawing, this is another opportunity to get really creative and even whimsical.

Looking for fun uses for this printable deer head silhouette? What if you print and color a whole bunch of them—a herd if you will—and then go camping (indoors!) with your kids? Part of the fun of camping is the chance to interact with nature and while this printable deer head silhouette isn’t really nature, it can be a fun (and less scary!) substitute.

Drawing and coloring are all simple artistic endeavors that you and your family, even little kids, can do together! Another option that’s great for adults and older children is calligraphy. Calligraphy is relaxing (like coloring), beautiful, creative, and can even turn into a side hustle!

Get a quick intro on how to write calligraphy here and find all of my calligraphy alphabets here (including some fun bubble letter alphabets!) For additional practice you can grab our Free Printable Beginner Calligraphy Practice Sheets (PDF Downloads).

Tip: If you have very young children, strict calligraphy probably isn’t suitable for them; however, this can still be a family activity. Have the younger children get more familiar with their numbers and ABCs by having them trace (or even color) these printable bubble letters templates or this lowercase bubble letters alphabet.

How are you putting these 4 fun and free head templates to use? Share you’re feedback in the comments!

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