Idea Bank

Idea Bank

Get inspired with these starter ideas & themes for kids, teens and adults!

New Years Eve Questions (teens)

New Years Eve Questions (teens)

Hey Teens! Gather your friends for some fun questions that are perfect for your New Years Eve get-together.  1. What was your most used app? 2. What was the best tv show you binged this…
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Desserts to Make (kids, teens, adults)

Desserts to Make (kids, teens, adults)

Flour off your baking and dessert making skills & get to creating with these yum-licious desserts to make! 1. Peanut Butter Cookies 2. White Chocolate Mousse 3. Carrot Cake 4.…
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Pregnancy Journal Prompts

Pregnancy Journal Prompts

Keep a thoughtful and cherished hand-written journal of your pregnancy journey.  1. Baby name ideas, meanings & my feelings about them. 2. When I first found out I was expecting you, I…
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What's on Your Phone (teens, adults)

What's on Your Phone (teens, adults)

This is a fun game to play at all kinds of parties, assigning points to each question. Change the questions to make them seasonal or to fit the theme of the party (bridal, baby, birthday. etc.). …
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Word Games (kids, teens, adults)

Word Games (kids, teens, adults)

Choose a token from your Ideable for a surprise word game! Make them as easy or as challenging as you would like. 1. Word scramble 2. Word search 3. Put words into alphabetical order.&n…
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All About Me (kids)

All About Me (kids)

Great to use for writing prompts or discussion topics. 1. My birthday is... 2. My pets are... 3. I am from... 4. My favorite things to do are... 5. About my family... 6.…
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Journal Prompts (teens, adults)

Journal Prompts (teens, adults)

What kind of journal prompts will you create? Here are some to get you started!  What brings you joy?  What is something you are good at?  Who is someone you miss?  What count…
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Charades (kids, teens, adults)

Charades (kids, teens, adults)

Use these ten starter words to create an Ideable filled with fun words to use for a game of Charades. Would also be fun to create a themed charades Ideable!  Ping pong  Snowball  Pian…
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This or That (kids, teens, adults)

This or That (kids, teens, adults)

A classic game of This or That! Perfect for any age and great for groups!  Waffles or pancakes  Cold or hot  Sweatpants or dressy pants  Sunny day or rainy day  Text or c…
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Discovery Learning Centers (kids)

Discovery Learning Centers (kids)

Learning center ideas for early learning! Great for homeschooling!  Items found in nature  Paper, punches, scissors, stencils  Tinkering tools  Wrapping & packagin…
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Office Lunch Decider (teens, adults)

Office Lunch Decider (teens, adults)

We've all been there. The office wants to order a group lunch and no one can decide what to get. These starter ideas will help!  Restaurant that starts with a C  Restaurant with yellow…
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What to Stream (kids, teens, adults)

What to Stream (kids, teens, adults)

Need some help deciding what to stream? An Ideable can help with that! Here are 10 ideas to get you started! Combine tokens to get more specific picks.  Comedy - 10th show listed Female lea…
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Luau Activities (kids)

Luau Activities (kids)

Fun luau themed activities for kids! Create a hula routine. Look up basic hula steps online. Hidden shell game. Which of the three cups is shell under? Learn some Hawaiian words. M…
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Winter Activities (kids)

Winter Activities (kids)

The days may be shorter, but the fun doesn’t stop!  Play with flashlights in the dark Make a winter art collage Watch a winter movie Make a sensory bin with ice cubes Coo…
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Quiet Bedtime Routine (kids)

Quiet Bedtime Routine (kids)

Quiet activities that your child can do while lying in bed.  Read to a pet or stuffed animal Listen to soft music Sock puppets Make faces in a mirror Name all family members…
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Story Starters (kids, teens, adults)

Story Starters (kids, teens, adults)

Words to get your story-brain fired up! Combine words to create more detail.  Chocolate River Library Bubbles Flying a Kite Sunglasses In the Morning Balloon B…
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Airplane Travel Activities (kids)

Airplane Travel Activities (kids)

Flying with kids just got a little more fun! Keep your kids busy on the plane with these simple, open-ended activities.  Read lips How long can you balance a snack on your nose / finger?&n…
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Sensory Activities (kids)

Sensory Activities (kids)

Simple sensory activities that focus on using our 5 main senses. Sample foods that are sweet, sour, etc. Play with playdough, shaving cream, pudding, etc. Feel vibrations on your t…
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Sports Activities (kids)

Sports Activities (kids)

Keep your head in the game with these simple sports activities for kids! Play broom hockey Do the long jump Karate Kick: break through a piece of paper Create a stretching warm-up…
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Natural Reward Ideas (kids)

Natural Reward Ideas (kids)

Catch your child being awesome! Recognize your child by putting the emphasis on natural, positive, non-monetary rewards.  Go to the library Choose a favorite meal Rearrange or decorat…
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Birthday Activities (kids)

Birthday Activities (kids)

Celebrate your child with these simple, meaningful activities and ideas for you & your child to enjoy together on their special day. Make an all about me list, listing all your fave things.&n…
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Explore Your City (kids)

Explore Your City (kids)

Take a tour of your town! Have fun visiting these "everyday" places in your community. Discover new places as well as rediscover old ones! Smoothie shop Pet store Craft or hobby store…
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Valentines Day Activities (kids)

Valentines Day Activities (kids)

Fill your child's Valentines Day with love and fun! These love-filled activities are not just for the day of love, but can be done in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, which will make for…
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Painting Activities (kids)

Painting Activities (kids)

Do you have a child that loves creating? Do they love color, messy art, and exploring a variety of ways to mix all of that together? If so, these activities were made just for them! Finger pain…
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Paper Craft Activities (kids)

Paper Craft Activities (kids)

What can you do with a piece of paper? Tons of things! Make a bookmark Decorate and use as wrapping paper Make fun photo shoot props Fold & staple together to make a book&nbs…
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Life Skills Activities (kids)

Life Skills Activities (kids)

These life skills touch on safety & emergency situations, common household tasks, and taking care of ourselves in various situations. Learn about window safety Learn how to use a screwdr…
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Hanukkah Activities (kids)

Hanukkah Activities (kids)

Celebrate Wintertime and the Festival of Lights with these fun Hanukkah and winter-themed activities! Start a new Hanukkah tradition Make latkes & applesauce  Make a dreidel /…
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Family Night Out & In (kids, teens, adults)

Family Night Out & In (kids, teens, adults)

Feel like going out with your main, little squeeze & painting the town red? Or, how about enjoying a simple date night at home? You will find both, stay-in & go-out date night ideas, below.…
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Lunch Menu Ideas (kids, teens, adults)

Lunch Menu Ideas (kids, teens, adults)

Easy, stress-free lunch menus ideas that you can use over & over again!  Cheese & crackers, strawberries, celery w/ nut/seed butter, veggie straws Pasta salad / mac & cheese, fr…
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Date Night Ideas (teens, adults)

Date Night Ideas (teens, adults)

Fun and simple Date Night ideas for you and your main squeeze! Includes both go out and stay home ideas. Go to a park. Bring a variety of fruits & veggies, along with a blanket to sit on.&nbs…
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Things I Love About You (to a grandparent)

Things I Love About You (to a grandparent)

What things do your kids love about their grandparents? Lots of things! Let them know with this unique and love-filled gift idea. I love that you take me to the park I love that you always h…
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Bucket List Ideas (teens, adults)

Bucket List Ideas (teens, adults)

Have things you'd like to do? Create a bucket list and surprise yourself with an idea as you pull a token from the jar! Visit a place where a movie was filmed Eat something you swore you'd n…
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Self Care Ideas (teens, adults)

Self Care Ideas (teens, adults)

Take a minute to be kind to yourself! Start a gratitude journal - write, doodle, etc. Meditate Stretch Listen to a positive, encouraging podcast. Read a short story Go on…
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Playgroup Instant Activities (kids)

Playgroup Instant Activities (kids)

Having a bunch of kids over? These simple, instant activities are perfect for your group! Join hands in a circle. Move forward/backward to make circle bigger and smaller. March in place or f…
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Teacher Time Fillers

Teacher Time Fillers

Have a teacher in your life? Create an Ideable using these simple time-filler ideas for teachers. Makes a great gift for new teachers as well as a unique gift for teacher appreciation week. Do th…
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Princess Activities (kids)

Princess Activities (kids)

Simple & fun activities fit for a princess! Make a tiara or crown out of cardboard. Decorate. Beauty Salon: Style your hair like a princess. Create an elegant dance using scarves.&n…
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Girls Weekend Activities (teens, adults)

Girls Weekend Activities (teens, adults)

Going on a girls weekend away? Celebrating with friends at home? These activities are sure to bring lots of fun your way! Go on a food tour Have a game night Go thrift shopping or antiq…
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Camping Activities (kids, teens, adults)

Camping Activities (kids, teens, adults)

Heading into the great outdoors? Bring some instant fun with you! Have a nature scavenger hunt Find a good hiking stick & decorate Do the limbo with a broomstick or stick Toss…
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Ice Breaker Activities (teens, adults)

Ice Breaker Activities (teens, adults)

Need something to break the ice? These ice breaker ideas are perfect for a wide variety of occasions.  Play charades Share where you are from / have lived Play Two Truths & One…
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Pirate Activities (kids)

Pirate Activities (kids)

Pirate themed activities for your little matey! Swab the deck! Have a matey pull you around on a blanket. Bugs have come aboard! Go on a bug hunt. Create a secret pirate handshake. …
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Foodie Activities (teens, adults)

Foodie Activities (teens, adults)

Love to cook or love to eat? These fun ideas are perfect for the foodie in your life! Go on a food tour for the different courses Have a pasta night, cooking pasta / sauce you haven't tried&…
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