Homemade Gift Ideas Blog
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Free Printable First Day of School Sign
Do you remember that tingle of excitement as summer vacation comes to an end and the new school year begins? For me, the exhilaration of a new school year was always mixed with a healthy dose of nerves. If you have kids who might be anticipating their first day of school, you can help ease the new school year jitters with a dash of encouragement. And a first day of school sign is a great way to do it.
Free Printable Back to School Cards
Use back to school cards to bolster your kids’ spirits as they start their new school year. When I was a kid, my mom would leave little notes for me in my lunchbox, and few things helped me more with getting through those first anxious days of a new school year. You can do the same for your kids with these free printable back to school cards that are great for giving your kids the boost they need at the beginning of the school year.
101 Best Riddles for Adults (With Answers)
Riddles for adults are a fantastic way to liven up any gathering. The other day I was at a party and stumped for something to talk about. Then I remembered and shared a few clever riddles, and all of a sudden I’d made three new friends! That’s because riddles are a great source of entertainment that gets people laughing and thinking at the same time.
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Free Printable Giraffe Coloring Pages for Kids and Adults
When I was a kid, giraffes were one of my favorite animals. They’re so strange and cool with their long necks and wacky tongues. Maybe your kids are fascinated by giraffes now. If so, they will love our cute giraffe coloring pages for kids. We have everything from baby giraffe coloring pages to detailed and realistic giraffe coloring pages.
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88 Fun Riddles for Kids
Each of these tricky riddles for kids will get the whole family thinking... and maybe even laughing! 💡
Question: I help pass the time and I make the smartest people think twice. I’m never quite what I seem. What am I?
Answer: A riddle!
Okay, that was bad. I’ll admit it. But that’s what riddles are all about. These riddles are the perfect brain teasers to get your kids (or anyone else) thinking outside the box.
Free Printable Wolf Coloring Pages for Adults & Kids
There’s something about the power, mythology, and mystery of wolves that’s just too captivating to look away from. I love wolves, and I’m far from the only one. So many are fascinated by these incredible creatures, from trying to spot them in nature to celebrating them in shirts, stickers, and even coloring pages. That’s why we’ve created these wolf coloring pages for adults, teens, and kids.
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Free Fish Coloring Pages for Kids & Adults
Explore the wonder of the oceans, rivers, and lakes with these fish coloring pages! When I was little, there was nothing cooler than going out on my grandparents’ boat. I loved being on the water, and I still do. It has always amazed me that there are so many different species down below—fish, octopi, crabs, dolphins, seaweed, coral—it’s a whole ecosystem, a whole other world. We’ve put together over 30 fish-themed images for your coloring delight ranging from largemouth bass, rainbowfish, lionfish, clownfish, seahorses, and more!
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Free Printable Turtle Coloring Pages
When I was little, my grandmother took me out one night to watch turtles hatch on the beach. I’ll never forget the sight of all those cute baby turtles bursting out of their nest and making a run for the water. It was an incredible sight that left me with a lifelong appreciation for turtles.
So why not celebrate these hardy, intriguing creatures with me by grabbing some printable turtle coloring pages? We’ve even got some turtle facts down below so you (or your kids) can learn all about turtles while coloring in anything from realistic turtle coloring pages to kawaii turtle coloring pages.
Free Dolphin Coloring Pages for Kids & Adults
I think that Dolphins are one of the most beautiful and intriguing of all the sea creatures. They're intelligent, fast, friendly, and very playful. When I was at school, I loved to draw the simple, sleek shape of a dolphin. Why don’t you color your own cute sea creature with one of our dolphin coloring sheets?
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Free Printable 2025 Calendar
First off, big thanks to everyone who's emailed us about our 2025 Calendars. Now they've arrived! And just in time for you to start planning your next year calendar.
You've found our 2025 calendar page! Here we've collected our favorite freshly made 2025 printable calendars with holidays. Use these free printable calendars to help keep your life straight, as we all close out this year and head into the next. Whether you're a teacher planning ahead for the next academic calendar, a busy parent, or a crafter on a tight project schedule, we're sure you'll find a design to suit your needs.
200 Best Trivia Questions (Plus! Free Printable Trivia Game PDF)
Need tricky trivia questions? You’ve come to the right place! Have a fun night in with friends and family with a trivia night. Here at Homemade Gifts Made Easy, we have the best trivia questions to make your quiz a huge success! Grab your snacks and drinks, then organize a game with a group of people - you just need two or three buddies to start with, or why not make it a bigger event?
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Free Donut Coloring Pages for Kids & Adults
Sugar dusted or Simpson’s sprinkles, I love to eat any donuts, so long as they’re sweet and fresh. I even like to draw donuts, and let’s face it, a donut coloring page has far fewer calories! I’m not saying that shading one of our cute donut coloring sheets won’t make you hungry, but it is lots of fun to design your own tasty and colorful toppings.
Do-nut worry - we have a donut coloring page for everyone!
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"Never Have I Ever" Questions for Adults, Teens, and Kids
When the things you haven't done are the most telling... 🤐
I love learning hidden things about my friends, and a game of Never Have I Ever tends to reveal some shocking facts. You can break out this super simple and fun game with a group of friends, during a family gathering, or even in the thick of the holiday season. We have a wide range of more than 200 Never Have I Ever questions, so you can tailor your game to whoever you’re with. Whether it’s a tabletop game session or a casual get-together, these Never Have I Ever questions will liven up your gathering.
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Discovering Complementary Colors (with Free Color Wheel Printable)
Love art? Do you want to learn all about complementary colors? Well, you’ve come to the right page if you're a total noob when it comes to color, and you wonder “Does mustard yellow go with neon orange”? Whether you’re a curious kid, a creative parent, or a dedicated art teacher, this blog has been written just for you.
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Free Printable Puppy Coloring Pages for Kids & Adults
Puppies, puppies, puppies! Who doesn’t love puppies? They're playful, adventurous, and cuddly all at once. And despite their mischief, everyone who's trained a puppy knows that it's impossible to stay mad at them. We've created the cutest puppy coloring pages for kids (and adults!) of all ages to enjoy! These puppy-themed scenes are perfect for when you have puppy fever or just need a pick-me-up!
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Free Printable Blank Map of South America
South America, our neighbor to the south, is the 4th largest continent. It is a land of extremes, from the largest river (the Amazon) to the world’s driest place (the Atacama desert). It is a geographically diverse area divided into mountains and highlands, river basins, and coastal plains. Do you think you can identify all of the countries in South America? Use our Printable Blank Maps of South America below to find out!
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Free Printable Blank Map of Oceania & Australia
G’day! Whether you’re from the “land down under” (like me) or not, can you identify Australia or New Zealand on a blank map of Oceania? What about the tropical islands of the South Pacific? Check out our free printable blank map outlines, including a fill-in worksheet for identifying the Oceania countries.
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Free Printable Blank Map of North America
You may have learned MIMAL back in school to remember the states, but how would you fare against a blank map of all of North America? North America encompasses far more than just the fifty states. How good is your geography outside of your home country? Find out with this blank map of North America that comes with and without an answer key so you can study - or help someone else study.
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Free Printable Blank Map of Europe
I love maps! I love them so much. My house and my office are covered in maps. I also love Europe. I travel there almost every summer - for work and for fun. Naturally, I love maps of Europe. And so, I am super excited about these blank map of Europe PDFs. I actually use some of these maps in my history classes. They make the perfect study materieals for students, for teachers, and for parents. Not to mention, they can be fun coloring pages for kids, too!
Free Printable Blank World Map
Are you a teacher, a parent, a student or even all of the above, like me? When I was an elementary school teacher, these blank printable World Maps were an amazing resource. Teaching about animals? Plants? Travel? World Landmarks? The possibilities are endless with these free blank printable world maps!
