One Lucky Winner is About to FLIP!

As I mentioned before, picking the best family fun night activity idea was a very tough decision… They were all so good!

I know you’re anxious to see who won, but you’re gonna have to watch the video to find out!

You and your kids are about to embark on a video scavenger hunt! The idea is to gather the items from your neighbors to make themselves an evening treat – Festive Jell-O Popcorn Balls. Part of the fun for the kids would be to keep that part a surprise, they won’t know why they are collecting these items/ingredients until you get home and tell them what you are making.

Moms role: Write down the following check off list to bring on the hunt
Keep time, telling the kids they have to hurry (pre-set the time limit depending on the skill of your kids)
Have these items on hand in your cupboard just in case, all of which are available at Wal Mart.

Dads role: Video tape the hunt.
Encourage the kids to hurry (but remember to be polite)
Children’s role: The goal is to get one item from each neighbor. Knock on the door, tell the neighbor you are on a Scavenger hunt, show them the list asking if they have one item on the list that they can please give to you.

List:
1. 1/2 stick of butter
2. One packages marshmallows (10 1/12 oz.) Might only get a few cups here and there from different neighbors
3. One box of Jell-O brand gelatin (3 oz.) any brand
4. 1 bag of microwave popcorn (unbuttered) (each bag equals about 7 cups therefor needing 2)
5. 1 bag of microwave popcorn (unbuttered)
6. A few tablespoons of any kind of candy sprinkles
7. About one 10 inch strip of wax paper (for each child) This is optional

Make the FESTIVE JELL-O POPCORN BALLS according to the following recipe as a family while daddy is still recording:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1 pkg. (10-1/2 oz.) JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Brand Gelatin, any flavor
3 qt. (12 cups) popped popcorn
A few tablespoons of candy sprinkles

MICROWAVE butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 min. or until marshmallows are puffed. Stir in gelatin mix until well blended.
Pop popcorn according to package directions.
ADD to popped popcorn in large bowl; toss to coat.
SHAPE into 16 balls with greased or moistened hands over waxed paper.
ROLE in sprinkles

Enjoy the treat while watching the video together!!

Cost of materials (IF you purchase all the ingredients): $4
Coffee for mom and dad: $6
Clean up cost: $0
Seeing the smiling faces on the kids while they watch themselves on TV: PRICELESS!

Have a fantastic family night!

Thanks to everyone who submitted such fabulous ideas. Your ideas are sure to keep any family busy for months to come!

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