Mall Scavenger Hunt

So, here's an idea that came to me instantly when we had a last minute change of plans for family night...mall scavenger hunt. This would be a good one for cold weather. Divide the family into two teams. Ours was boys vs. girls, each parent pushing a stroller. Make a list of items that each team must see and then check off. Winners get some sort of reward, or losers do some form of service for the winners. Each team must stick together. Here was our list: red high heeled shoes, umbrella, opal, book with the word "family" in the title, orange shirt, baby hair bow, pen, pair of blue socks, drinking fountain, security guard, hoop earrings, CD by Garth Brooks, penny, pillow case, chocolate chip cookie, plant, lipstick, vegetable, clock, something with Hannah Montana on it, toy truck. We had a little difficulty because the mall we chose to go to did not have a music store or a book store, though we did find a book with the word family on the front in the Hallmark store. Anyway, it was a lot of fun! We rode the merry-go-round after the girls toasted the boys, then the boys had to make cookies for us at home. A little pre-planning would be good to be able to customize the list to your local mall. Enjoy!