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I have been making treasure hunts for years. I made them for my little sisters and my own children. They remember every one of them. The most I ever spent was $20.00 and some time.
Whether it's for Easter, a birthday, or any occasion when you want someone to spend some time searching for their gift instead of ripping right into it, here is a great idea for leaving clues for...
This is taken from several scientific studies on lying, as discussed in the excellent book "Quirkology" by Richard Wiseman. The book is not only about lying, it covers many other...
Showing love this Valentine's Day may not be so much about providing a Hallmark Card or another boring bouquet, but about using the hallmarks of your relationship--like a special place and a...
I have been doing a "mystery" thematic unit in my Kindergarten classroom since 1996. The kids absolutely love it. It begins with the kids coming to school (the day after Thanksgiving break) to a...
Kids love a good Easter egg hunt. Here's a little twist on the traditional easter egg hunt, that I like to call the Easter egg Scavenger hunt. It works best with children who are a little older,...
The age old question of how to tell if he likes you can be a lot simpler to answer if you look closely at his behavior. Often, our judgment is clouded by wishful thinking when we like a guy, so...
You can now make a customized crossword puzzle online in just minutes. It is easy and fun. All you have to do is enter the words and clues, and the rest is done for you. You can even add pictures...
Are you looking for ways to get your kids outdoors and away from the TV? Do your children like treasure hunts? Would they be interested in a treasure hunt that doesn't end, one than you can...
Sherlock Holmes wasn't so smart; he just knew how to do his job well.
Selling your own art can feel a bit unnatural at first but with a few key tips, it can be both fun and profitable.
Expanding one's vocabulary is something people are always striving to do. Children, from a young age, know and understand more words than they can say. Adults crave better words to say what they...
Can your toddler read? So can mine! To help encourage my child's reading even more, I developed a reading scavenger hunt game, inspired by Blues Clues. You can play along with us, right...
This is a game my Dad played with my brother and me when we were first learning how to read. It is a great way to keep your kids interested in learning to read and have fun with them too.
Hidden Object games are one of the most popular Casual games out there! Get all the tricks of the trade to help you get through the third installment of the game that started it all, Mystery Case...
Love to solve problems and puzzles? Why not put your powers of deductive reasoning towards writing and selling logic puzzles. While this will not make you rich, it does provide a creative...
You can have a fun "treasure hunt" on St. Patrick's Day, at a birthday party, or any occasion. Gold coins also lend themselves well to a pirate-themed party. This is a scavenger-type...
Clues that he likes you aren't always easy to recognize from a guy, especially if you start to over analyze things. There are a few specific signs to try and notice when you are looking for clues...
This is not your average scavenger hunt. It is not merely a seek-and-find object hunt from a printed list of tasks. This scavenger hunt will take longer to plan and set up but will yield...
Educational games are a great way to tap into student motivation and increase learning. Have five minutes left after a lesson? Need to review vocabulary before a test? Want to help struggling ELL...
Like many people I have many interests, but I've had difficulty settling upon one thing that will bring me money and happiness. Here are some ways to discover your true calling in life.
One of the best parts about planning a scavenger hunt is writing the clues. These clues are found throughout the search area, leading participants to activities that must be completed to win the...
Language and communication are fundamentals to our education, and to our everyday life. Chances are, you read a lot (more than you think you do) every day. You probably encounter words you don't...
Ever on a road trip or sitting around the house when the kids start complaining of boredom? Yeah, we've ALL been there. Well, I wasn't going to make this article but the more I've thought about...
You think you have found the one. He or she is everything you could want in a partner. You allow the walls to go down and begin to trust. The next thing you know you have fallen in love. But...
The Easter egg roll at the White House lawn is an annual event that families have enjoyed for many years. You can bring the same fun to your own home by having an Easter Egg Hunt. The kids will...
The situation is all to common for parents of a toddler. While completing the daily tasks, you stumble upon an acquaintance in the local grocery store. As always they engage your toddler in...
Arguably more fun that actually doing the scavenger hunt is writing the clues. When writing a Scavenger hunt there are quite literally limitless possibilities. You are only limited by what your...
It’s said that on St. Patrick’s Day everyone has a bit of Irish in them. In our house we have a Liam and a Tara, so we like to claim a wee more Irish blood than we actually possess and celebrate!...
If you've ever been frustrated because you've forgotten a password, I can show you how to end the frustration and remember your password. Stop getting locked out of your account because you've...
Christmas is a time when families come together and family get-togethers should be fun. You can make the holiday even more enjoyable and fun filled with a little planning, effort, and imagination....
Been the boy who sits a few seats in front of you and you just can’t seem to get your mind off him? Here are a few ways to find out if he really likes you.
Trick your teens into learning something with a cool scavenger hunt.
Go beyond just handing Dad his gifts this year - make him work for them! With some planning, this can be a Father's Day he'll never forget.
Cryptic crosswords are trickier than regular crossword puzzles because every clue in a cryptic crossword is a puzzle itself. Each clue contains some sort of wordplay in addition to the definition...
Your child's education is vital for a successful future. These steps will allow your child to read better and comprehend what they read.
Guys are simple creatures. Whether they are shy or outgoing, they all send out signals whether they like a girl or not. There are natural tendencies that men exhibit instinctually that are...
Finishing a crossword puzzle requires a sharp mind, a healthy vocabulary, determination and a little bit of luck.
Whether it's MySpace, Facebook, Bebo, or Friendster keeping your kids safe when they are online is an important part of parenting. If everyone follows these rules, using SNS can be a safe, fun,...
A scavenger hunt turns an ordinary birthday party into something extra fun. Kids love the excitement of searching for clues and the anticipation of finding a treasure trove of goodies at the end...
Letterboxing is an outdoor "treasure hunt". Letterboxers hide small, waterproof boxes in public places like parks, then post the clues to find the boxes online. Letterboxes usually...
To know if a guy likes you or not, it is always the best way to ask him. But for many girls, this is not just easy. A girl must seek alternative ways to determine if one guy likes her or not, and...
I don't know about you other ladies out there but my friends are very different in their tastes, so that can make it very interesting to plan a Bachelorette party that everyone will enjoy.
Treasure hunts are a fun party game, especially when played with a large group. Pair readers with non-readers, and make clues that are just challenging enough to be fun. Treasure hunts can stretch...
School-age children love Easter. Each year, they look forward to Easter egg hunts and possibly seeing the Easter Bunny. If you're looking for a twist on a much-loved tradition, try combining a...
Mystery has always been a popular genre for novels. Many people love reading a good mystery and trying to solve the mystery before they reach the end of the book. Some writers have made a good...
Does the girl like you? You can tell if a girl likes you by clues in her body language, including leaning close and touching her face. Find out when that special girl really likes you with dating...
A fan of Blues Clues is having a birthday and needs a cake. This television show on Nick, Jr. and also shown on Noggin, has developed a fan base of both children and their parents. With so many...
Treasure hunts are a unique way to make special occasions memorable and fun. You can make them as simple or challenging as you like. Treasure hunts can be played individually or in groups. And,...
The Law of Attraction is the closest thing to magic I’ve ever seen. The Law of Attraction basically states that every result and situation you have in your Life, you have attracted with your...
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