Looking for games kids can play at your next BBQ or event? We have three we think you might enjoy.
With summertime still in full swing, there are all sorts of BBQ’s, reunions, and social gatherings going on. That means all sorts of people and even more food to keep those people satisfied. In our family, we love food, and the kids are munchie monsters. They can devour almost anything you put in front of them, and that means we have to be prepared. The Gold Emblem Abound snack foods are healthy, yummy, and perfect to keep their busy little bodies full, and they taste great for adults too. There are other ways to keep those munchkins occupied as well. Here are 3 great games kids can play at your next BBQ.
1.) Water Battles
We live in the south of New Mexico, and it is, to put it lightly, scorching during the summer. The end of the summer, especially, can be extremely hot, and we are always looking for ways to keep cool. The best way and the most fun has to be an all-out water battle. Whether the kids are using water balloons, buckets, small water pistols, or even the big hose, they can entertain themselves for hours.
They form teams and turn it into a game of capture the flag too. There are the foot men who do the one-on-one battles with the balloons and buckets. Then, there are the hidden threats that use the hose and water pistols to get the opponent. It’s a really competitive game and very active. They are running back and forth and jumping up and down. So, it’s safe to say they work up a hefty appetite. We just keep around some Gold Emblem Abound Granola & Berries or the Probiotic Trail Mix and they can grab a handful on their way back into battle
2.) Horseshoes
The adults in our family and our group of friends all love to play some horseshoes. It is a relaxing game and a great way to incorporate some social interaction and a little friendly competition. But, with everything that we adults do, the kids have to give it a try. Well, we have to let them try, and we go ahead and move the posts closer to one another to make it a bit easier for them to play. Since it is a slow game, they tend to eat a lot while they wait for each other to throw. My niece absolutely loves the Gold Emblem Abound Organic Thick and Chunky Salsa.
She dips tortilla chips, veggies, and even Gold Emblem Abound Banana Crisps into the salsa and munches away. Anyway, we can get her to consume some vegetables, which is fine with us, so munch away on our little munchkin.
3.) Freeze Tag
Our version of freeze tag is a bit different than most of the traditional versions out there. We added a small twist to initiate an unfreezing. First, to explain, the game itself is just like tag, except when you are tagged you are “frozen” until someone that is not “frozen” taps you to “unfreeze” you. Simple enough, but we added a rule that if you are frozen, someone has to give you a trinket or something of the sort to allow you to move again.
I decided, since our kiddos love Gold Emblem Abound Rice Chips so much, that they would have to feed a rice chip to a tagged person to “unfreeze” them. That way, it adds a little more difficulty and fun to the game. Plus, they are getting a yummy, crispy snack to keep their energy up from all the freezing and unfreezing that is going on.
Summer is a great time of year, and there is so much going on. This is the season to meet with old friends, make new friends, gather everyone, and just have fun. Of course, all those games and fun also call for food. So, while we’re waiting for the burgers, steaks, or wieners to grill to perfection, be sure to keep out an array of Gold Emblem Abound lines of food and snacks.
They are healthy, hearty, and super tasty. Kids and adults in our family love them, and I am always happy to have a mix of dried fruits, chips, nuts, and even popcorn from Gold Emblem Abound to keep everyone happy and full. I love the Gold Emblem Fruit & Veggie Snack Bars, and just between you and me, I keep those hidden for my own.
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