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December 19, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Store Deals

Want to know something amazing that I have found? Grocery service. Since having the twins (child number 4 and 5), I gave up on going to the grocery store. It wasn’t that I didn’t appreciate the quiet time. I would walk the aisles and sip my name brand coffee. Unfortunately, though, that quiet time was erased. Slowly one child joined me, then one child became two, two children became three and finally to get a quiet grocery run, I had to go during my work hours. I have a full time job, so if work didn’t get done in the day, it was moved to night time and my sleep was affected – all for wanting to get a quiet grocery run.

So grocery runs, have become Peapod delivery service. During nap each Sunday, I get my grocery order together. If I forget to add something to my order, I typically have until 6 PM that evening to add anything additional I need. Grocery delivery is especially easy during back to school season. Peapod has many specials and my older kids can sit at the computer with me and pick out what they like for lunch and snack. One of the current specials running is on Lunchables . Pick up 10 Lunchables for $10! This is the best offer currently available anywhere! My kids love the Pepperoni & Mozzarella combination. Sometimes for an afternoon snack, we pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds!

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The time grocery delivery service saves me and the convince it gives me really changes the dynamics of our home. I get time to invest in other areas and I am not doing frequent grocery runs to grab last minute things. I always have items in my cart and when I reach a minimum of $60, I hit send. Give Peapod a try and let me know what you think. I am curious if it is something amazing you will find too and never go back.

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Wine and Cheese Party Ideas on a Budget

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March 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Need a good reason to spend time with friends and family? These budget-friendly Wine and Cheese Party Ideas, tips, and recipes will have you hosting a memorable and relaxing party. Wine party ideas include fun charcuterie boards, wine party games, and wine-tasting printables.

Wine and Cheese Party Ideas on a Budget

When preparing for your party, consider cheese boards an art form that involves much more than throwing some cheeses and crackers on a plate and serving it to guests. Putting together your first cheese & charcuterie board shouldn’t feel daunting. Follow a few basic pairing guidelines when selecting your ingredients, and don’t hesitate to try something new! We have Wine Party Ideas to match your budget and tips and recipes that you can prepare ahead, not only saving your dollars but saving your time!

Be an Expert – The More You Know

It’s important to be an expert in the field. Okay, maybe not a total expert but at least have a few fun facts in your back pocket. What is in a charcuterie board? Harcuterie (shahr-cute-uh-ree) is a French word for smoked, dry-cured, or cooked meats. Charcuterie itself describes an array of preserved and prepared meat dishes, such as cured sausages, hams, bacon, and more. These aged meats add the perfect addition to a Wine and Cheese Party.

Throwing a Wine Party Hosting Tips

If you are doing the hosting, a few at-home wine party ideas might help. I could have shared almost our entire post of our Party and Hosting Tips in this round-up. Be sure to look at that post as many ideas overlap for hosting a Wine tasting party. In addition to these fun ideas for a white and cheese party at home, make sure you have the right drink. Wine tasting party theme needs different kinds of wine.

Grab a few bottles of wine including

Chardonnay
Cava
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Prosecco
Merlot

Include a grape variety of both red wine and white wine. Know the location of origin for each bottle of wine and try different bottles both locally and around the worth. Popular wine regions might include Argentina, Chile, Napa Valley, New Zealand, South Africa, and the Champagne region of France. If you can not have different wine glasses for a bottle of each wine, then have something to easily rinse out each glass in between tastings.

Wine Party Printables

A few printables help create a wine party ambiance and a bit of fun entertainment. Visit our Wine Tasting Party Games to learn more about what to do at a wine-tasting party. We include printable wine-tasting scorecards, tasting notes templates, and wine party games. Make sure to get to the bottom of the post as we have a very exciting free wine party printable for you – cheese markers to label your cheese and snack boards.

Creative Wine Party Ideas

They are plenty of low-cost wine and cheese party ideas on a budget. It’s possible to host a five-star wine party with a few frugal-friendly wine party ideas. Follow these DIY wine party ideas that are not only Pinterest-worthy aesthetically, but are also creatively low-cost and doable.

Let’s get started with some amazing Wine party ideas.

Wine-Tasting Tag Printables

Wine-tasting party ideas have to include a blind tasting. Grab different wines and cover them with a brown bag. If hosting a blind wine-tasting party, follow these easy steps including what to purchase. Put each wine in a brown paper bag and fix numbered wine tags to identify each bottle. Have dump buckets so no one gets drunk. | Bottles Fine Wine

Wine Party Games

If you want to make a wine party fun, have a few activities that fit the party theme. Keep your guests entertained with Wine & Cheese Party Games as well as these wine-tasting scorecards. Includes 11 cocktail party theme games for adults, wine-tasting notes, and wine-tasting sheets for immediate download. Print as many as you need for every guest to have one. These can be done for a 21st birthday, bachelorette parties, a bridal shower, a 30th birthday, or a 40th birthday milestone. Even adults love to have fun.

Individual Charcuterie Jar

Love a good meat and cheese appetizer? These Super Simple Charcuterie Board Snacks in a Jar are the perfect fancy mason jar snack. They are not only so tasty but really easy to create. Hit the dollar tree for small jars. | Frugal Coupon Living

Wine and Cheese Party Food

Worried about filling a crowd? Your number one filler is going to be bread. Our Roasted Asparagus Bruschetta is so delicious and easy to make! Perfect for your budget. They are so good.

How to Make a Charcuterie Board

To get started, take a look at this easy-peasy party cheeseboard. It’s a tutorial on how to display and lay out an easy charcuterie board. | Toot Sweet 4 Two (As seen in our Hosting Tips. Also check out these easy-to-make snack boards with cheese.)

Homemade Fruit & Nut Crackers

Stephanie fell in love with a box of crackers and had to learn to make them herself. No one will believe you made these Homemade Fruit and Nut Crips yourself. Top with butter or cheese. | Girl Versus Dough

Wine Party Signs

Either learn to paint with wine or print these free Wine Printables for your party. Gather your 8 x 10 frames and fill them with artwork for free wine and cheese party decor. | One Project Closer

Goat Cheese Appetizer

Remember, bread fills! Check out this delicious Roasted Grape Goat Cheese Crostini appetizer featuring balsamic roasted sweet grapes, creamy goat cheese, and nutty pecans on crunchy toasted bread. It’s ready in only 30 minutes! | Yay for Food.

Wine and Cheese Board

Follow these steps for how to build a Wine and Cheese Board on a budget. If I may suggest, Trader Joe’s will be your great friend of stocking up on a Charcuterie board supplies. | My Food Story

DIY Crackers

Make your own crackers. Simple homemade flatbread crackers. Topped with seeds and spices for flavor and texture. Perfect for cheese and dips. | Salted Mint

Parmesan Crisps

One of our favorite recipes is our Parmesan Crisps. Guess what – it’s one ingredient! Make a bunch ahead and bring them out the day of your Wine and Cheese event.

DIY Wine Bottle Vases

Your centerpiece purchases don’t have to cost much. Start collecting wine bottles to make pretty wine bottle vases in the center of your table. | Uncommon Designs Online

Wine & Cheese Pairing Chart

You can never go wrong with some direction. Take a look at these pairings when purchasing your drinks and bites. To satisfy the palate, pair different kinds of wine with different cheeses. The chart includes red white and white wine. | His and Her Wine (As seen in our Hosting Tips.)

Wine Party Food Display

Get creative with your display! Use brown paper bags folded or rolled down to give the table a rustic feel. | Fantabulosity

Brie and Bread Recipe

Stick with a tried and true recipe. A Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is a classic. Use the recipe your mama used growing up! | Just a Little Bit of Bacon (There are many recipes out there, but this one was the closest to the original.)

Antipasto Skewers

Your taste buds will pop with these Antipasto Skewers. | The Sweetest Occasion

Cheese Balls on a Stick

Pretzels turned to toothpicks? These stuffed Pepper Jelly Mini Cheese Balls are the bomb (pun intended!) You could even make Goat Cheese Balls and insert toothpicks or pretzel sticks. | Take Two Tapas

Wine Jelly

Honey and jelly are a must! This Rosé Wine Hot Pepper Jelly is a simple sweet/hot wine jelly that turns cheese and crackers into a gourmet experience. Serve as the party and if you are inspired, send home as a wine and cheese party favor. This would also be tasty with brie. | The View from Great Island

Mac & Cheese Cups

We sorta swear by mac and cheese. By we, I mean myself and you (as a reader of my blog – wink!) I think, if you are a good friend, you will have these Mac and Cheese Cups at your next wine and cheese party. That’s all. Plus it easily covers the cheese party of a Wine and Cheese party. | Damn Delicious

Frozen Grapes

Remember this hack for your drinks. Keep your wine chilled with frozen grapes. They look adorable bouncing up in down in your drink. Of course, if you don’t want to use them as DIy ice cubes, they make tasty snacks. | Positive Med (As seen in our Hosting Tips.)

Wine Cheesecake

Thick, creamy cheesecake squares topped with a layer of tangy wine gelée. Irresistibly rich and perfect make-ahead dessert! Who knew you could combine cheesecake and wine – seems like a winner to me! | Sweet and Savory by Shinee

Chocolate Charcutterie Board

Have a separate table for dessert! Yes, there is such a thing as a dessert cheese board. Add softer, creamier cheeses, chocolates, strawberries, and fruits, as well as honey for a sweet bite. The secret to this board is Pirouline Rolled Wafers. Of course, pair this board with a few sweet dessert wines. | Source

Printable Cheese Board Labels

Have you ever visited a home and found yourself pointing to food after food asking “what’s this?” Safe your self the trouble of answering which cheese is which with these adorable, Free Printable Cheese Markers. Print on card stock, cut, add to a toothpick with tape and you have instant cheese labels! This set in includes 12 or grab the larger Cheese Marker set on Etsy.

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Wine is great, but beer might be preferred! Enjoy these Oktoberfest-inspired Beers & Cheers Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Create an amazing tablescape with these Inspiring Edible Table Runners. Pin to Pinterest.

I could have shared almost our entire post of our Party and Hosting Tips in this round-up. Be sure to look at that post as many ideas overlap for hosting a Wine and Cheese Party. Pin to Pinterest.

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Middle School Survival Kit for Girls

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July 1, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

Being a teen can be challenging, especially when dealing with hygiene and body changes away from home. Before heading into the school year, make your daughter this Middle School Survival Kit for Girls.

Middle School Survival Kit for Girls

I beginning to see many of my friends begin the process of parenting a middle schooler. You see, my daughter was born in Florida where many middle schools began in 6th grade. We moved to the DC area when she was in 2nd grade where many of the middle schools begin in 7th grade. a big sigh of relief for this mama to an 11 year old.

Just because my oldest is not entering middle school, doesn’t mean I am not feeling the pre-teen vibes. My daughter is beginning to discover things like shaving your legs, what it means to have a period, how to have good hygiene and more. If your daughter has anxiety about being “away from mom” doing some of these new experiences, make her a middle school locker emergency kit.

Middle School Locker Emergency Kit

Li lly Pulitzer Cosmetic Bag This cosmetic bag was too cute to pass up. What girl would not love this print? As a bonus, the adorable pouch comes with some goodies – 2 sticker sheets, 3 magnetic page keepers, and a Lilly Pulitzer ballpoint pen. Parts of this bag are see through, so perhaps leave the feminine products out for a bashful teen.

Mini Hair Brush Did anyone else have a hair brush like this growing up. It totally takes me back! This mini brush is designed to detangle. Perfect for after physical education.

Maybelline New York Baby Lips Lip Balm I have been using Baby Lips since they came out. Simply love the healing lip balm with a touch of color. I don’t feel like I am pushing my daughter to age too fast by giving her a tinted balm over lipstick.

Mini Lint Roll For the girl who wants to look picture perfect. Roll off that extra dog/cat hair with this mini lint roll. Chances are she will loving having it more than she will use it, but it’s a cute addition to her beauty kit.

Spiral Hair Ties The majority of the time, my daughter has half a dozen hair ties on her wrist, but for the times she forgot, have a backup supply of hair ties. These spiral hair ties are great for not getting creases in your hair. Plus they are adorable on your wrist (well better than some of the other hair ties I have seen!)

Flushable Wipes Cleansing Cloths Such an encouragement to remaining hygienic during the day. Wipe off sweaty make-up or perhaps unwanted body odor with these flushable cleansing wipes. I would replenish throughout the year as they are prone to drying out. I would also place this travel pouch in a Ziploc bag to retain the moisture.

Bobby Pins Want to pin back unwanted cascading hair. Bobby pins are you best friend. Be sure to look at our Bobby Pin Hack too!

Pacifica Island Vanilla Body Spray Middle school is a period of time of unwanted odors. The developing body goes through a lot! always smell your best with a pleasant body spray. Is anyone else a fan of having a familiar (always the same) sent?

Green Tea Mints No time to brush? Have spare mints. Do you know that mints can also stimulate the brain, giving your child an extra boost to an afternoon math class!

Hand Sanitizer Gel I mean germs! I became an anti-germ mama once I had more than two kids. I did not want one kid getting another sibling sick (and on down the line.) If a sink and soap are not near by, grab some hand sanitizer! Plus, these gels smell great! Another great scent found here.

Dove Powder Deodorant When I taught fifth grade, it was an age of hormones starting. The only thing i told my kids to put on every day was their clothes and deodorant! I told them this every day. Encourage taking care of your hygiene by having deodorant in your child’s survival kit!

Always Radiant Infinity Pads for Teens Having your monthly period can be hard. Outlast the average school day with these Always Infinity Pads for teens. They have an (up to) 8-hour absorbency. The teen size makes it the right size for a teen over your average adult.

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Also check out these Inspiring Locker Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Get inspired, as well, by these Teenage Bedroom Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Easy Themed Decorative Cupcakes Ideas

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April 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Easy Decorative Cupcakes Ideas. These themed cupcakes are fitting for all seasons and require little prep, making you look like a professional baker!

Easy Decorative Cupcakes Ideas

I began making cupcakes recipes for Pinterest in 2011. That is shocking to me and maybe means nothing to you. But with 8 years of pinning content, I have lost (forgotten) many older recipes! In an effort to organize myself, I have put together all our Easy Themed Decorative Cupcakes Ideas. These are cupcakes that can be used just because, for birthday parties, for summer days or even for holidays! Many of these recipes are using your easy cake mix recipe and adding some finish touches to look like a professional pastry chef.

Happy baking.

This recipes was made to go with our Backyard Movie Ideas and our Family Game Nights. No need to pop the popcorn, enjoy this tasty dessert, Easy Buttery Popcorn Cupcakes.

Our BBQ Grill Cupcakes were made as a father’s day dessert idea, but they also are great for the poolside this summer!

Speaking of summer, your kids are going to love these Watermelon Cupcakes. Chocolate Chips make up the seeds!

Also for summer, how adorable are these Snow Cone Cupcakes – they almost look like the real thing!

Perfect a Beach Themed Party with these Giant Squid Cupcakes (also octopus!)

Don’t forget the reason for the season this Easter with these Empty Tomb Resurrection Cupcakes.

I love a good copycat recipe. Save these Easy Copycat Hostess Cupcakes with a hidden marshmallow inside!

Get the ice cream sundae look in a cupcake with these Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes!

I had no theme for this, they just are cute. Get with your favorite cupcake baker, and have fun making these no reason, yummy tasting, Peacock Cupcakes.

These Summer Crab Cupcakes were also made for our Beach Themed Party Ideas.

In addition to our BBQ cupcakes, we made these Fishing Cupcakes for dad. If dad likes to golf, see these Hole in One Golf Donuts (easily convert to a cupcake.)

“I do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them Sam I am…” but I do like cupcakes! Make these Green Eggs and Ham Cupcakes for Dr. Seuss Day!

We told you that we had cupcakes for all seasons. How about these Santa Cupcakes instead of cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Go back a few months and make these Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes.

Is the snow coming down? On your next snow day, make these Snowman Cupcakes

Or these Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes are great for a winter dessert too!

This was one of my favorite cupcakes. The kids will love these Cotton Candy Cupcakes with a cute swirl design.

Surprise the kids with a snack after first day of school with these Back to School Apple Cupcakes!

Hippy Hop Hop, Bunny Footprint Cupcakes are on the way this Easter!

Halloween or a monster themed party, enjoy Monster Cupcakes – the more eyes the better!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final cupcake recipe(s). Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Hosting a gathering? Keep the kids not only fed, but entertained. Grab this bundle of 50+ Party Games for Kids.

Our goal is to make it easy! Take a look at Recipes Incorporating Cake Mix. Pin to Pinterest.

Chocolate, marshmallow and graham crackers – Yes Please. Save these S’more Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos with Weight Watchers Smartpoints

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February 2, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

These Weight Watcher Buffalo Chicken Taquitos make a great addition to any Taco Tuesday without feeling like you are sacrificing. Low carb, low calorie, smartpoints included.

WW Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

We love a good Taco Tuesday recipe. When I am watching my calorie intake, I tend to feel limited on my recipes. This was a very easy recipe to add to our weekly Tuesday evenings.

No need to feel like your are sacrificing with this buffalo chicken taquito recipe – in fact, you might feel a little indulgent. This low calorie recipe will be a go to recipe for not only you, but also the kids! So easy to make and incredibly tasty. Follow these simple directions and enjoy these low-carb Buffalo Chicken Taquitos.

Also check out our Weight Watcher Recipes (and their points) plus 52 weeks of Taco Tuesday Recipes!

Weight Watchers Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos

4 Smartpoints per whole taquito

Ingredients:

8 oz low fat cream cheese
⅛ cup buffalo sauce
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
1 Packet Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
1/2 tsp minced garlic
12 small low carb flour tortillas (we used Mission Carb Balance Whole Wheel Tortillas)
Fat free Ranch Dressing
Optional: Lime juice for flavor

Inspired by Recipe Diaries.

Baked Buffalo Chicken Taquitos with Weight Watchers Smartpoints

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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8 oz low fat cream cheese
⅛ cup buffalo sauce
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken
12 small flour tortillas (low carb)
Fat free Ranch Dressing
1 Packet Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
1/2 tsp minced garlic
Optional: lime juice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix cream cheese and buffalo sauce until well combined.
Add dry ranch seasoning and minced garlic.
Stir in chicken until well combined.
Place 2-3 Tablespoons of mixture spread into a thin line onto center of flour tortilla.
Place on lightly greased cookie sheet and repeat for remaining taquitos.
Once taquitos are arranged on cookie sheet, lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes then broil a couple minutes until taquitos are golden brown
Add lime juice as desired.

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Directions:

First, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Mix cream cheese and buffalo sauce until well combined.

Add dry ranch seasoning mix and minced garlic.

Next, stir in chicken until well combined.

Place 2-3 Tablespoons of mixture spread into a thin line onto center of flour tortilla.

Place on lightly greased cookie sheet and repeat for remaining taquitos.

Once taquitos are arranged on cookie sheet, lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.

Finally, bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes then broil a couple minutes until taquitos are golden brown. (Monitor when broiling.)

Season with lime juice, if you desire.

Want to turned these baked Taquitos into Air Fryer Taquitos. Use our Air Fryer Cheat Sheet!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final recipe. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Take a look at these other Weight Watcher Recipes and their points. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these inspiring 52 weeks of Taco Tuesday Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for June 2019

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June 28, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Save and enjoy the top pins on Pinterest for the month of January 2019. Make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for June 2019

What’s trending right now – school, ironically, and summer tips (you all must be home with toddlers!) Take a look at these Air Fryer Recipes, Toddler Tips, Summer Bucket List Ideas, Dorm Room Hacks and Locker Ideas.

Below are some of our top trending pins on Pinterest. I encourage you to pin them for later to your favorite Pinterest boards and make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

Previous Top 5 Pins

Sorry guys, fourth quarter 2018 got away from me!

Inspiring Locker Ideas. Getting ready for middle school? It takes a lot of prep. Share these creative locker ideas and see if you can pick up some items at a local thrift shop. Many people get rid of the no longer needed school item at the end of the school year. Snag them for next year before they are gone. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Dorm Room Hacks and Tips. Saying good-bye is hard! Have a student headed to college? Share with them these dorm room hacks and tips. How to decorate a wall you can’t paint, how to store kitchen and school supplies in a small space, how to make more room under your bed! Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners. Healthy and light for summer, these air fryer recipes are on fire! (well really, they aren’t – they are fried!) Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Visual Summer Bucket List. Some of you have been out of school for a month! It has only been a few weeks for us but already sounds of “I’m bored!” If you are hearing the same echo in your home, look at this summer bucket list for the kids. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Toddler Hacks and Tips. You must have the toddlers home with you! Take a look at these creative toddler hacks and tips for the kid who wants to everything and do everything on his/her own! Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Pampers Easy Ups at Sam’s Club

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June 27, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Coupons

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pampers at Sam’s Club. The opinions and text are all mine.

Three of my five kids are potty trained. Well, almost three. We have been working on one…

Potty training is not like jumping on a bike. Every time that I prepare for a new child entering the field of “child meet potty” I have to prep myself. Yes, you guys, this is just as hard for mom! Additionally, each child is unique. Some are smart (disclosure, all my kids are smart) and some are not as over achieving (I will not mention names.) Also, with all three kids, I have done it at a different age, and that makes all the difference!

With my oldest, I potty trained right before she reached the age of two. She did fine. She is/was a type A personality, but there was some verbal communication that would have been nice for her to have. With my second child, I waited until almost 3 and a half. This was not because she wasn’t ready, it was because I wasn’t ready. Having waited, I can say that she got it the quickest of all my children! With the third, he is 2 and a half. Our nanny was ready so inevitably, he had to be ready too. And he has done great, but mastering the skill of #2 has led to some days of constipation for fear of using the potty.

A few tricks I can share are go all in. The day you decide to do it, take off the diaper and don’t turn back. We normally hang around the home naked for a few days. A lot of juice and we set a timer every 20 minutes. If he/she doesn’t go at 20 minutes, then the new timer is 5 minutes until potty is done and we reset to 20 minutes. Going number two, is a bit more challenging. Begin to look for clues in bowel movement behavior. My boy would hide and begin to hold his bottom with his hand. We did a lot of reading on the potty. Often children are going from standing up to sitting down, so knowing how to use the muscles in a new position takes thought.

Rewards. Rewards vary by family and child. Initially, our reward was an M&M for successful potty trips. Because I am a sucker for this blue eyed, blonde haired boy, he got a truck for a successful number 2 on the toilet. He is a smart boy and really struggled with victory over number two (sometimes your kids who over think, over think on the potty too!) This construction truck was his reward! Other reward systems I have done, have been sticker charts. One potty we owned, sang a song every time my child used the potty (that became quickly old, though!)

One of the hardest areas to master with potty training is night. One suggestion I have, is limit drinks before bed. Have the last drinks about 1 to 2 hours before you put your child down. Have your child empty his/her bladder before they go down for the night. With two of my three children, I would remove them from bed at my bed time (normally around 10 or 11) and carry them to the potty. I would not wake them but would whisper in their ear, go potty. I did this for years!

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Pampers Easy Ups Training Underwear have a 360 degree stretchy waistband that moves with your toddler keeping them comfy with a fit that’s just like real underwear! Plus, cute cartoon designs for boys and girls makes potty training fun for your little one!

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He checked, his Pampers Easy Ups are dry!

Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfait

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June 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Who wouldn’t have a smile on their face with this perfect way tot start the day? Organic and natural Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfait made with real fruit!

Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfait

Talk about a colorful and happy way to start the day! Who wouldn’t have a smile on their face when this was in front of them. These pudding cups make a fabulous breakfast or snack. Young and old alike will appreciate the colors and flavors of this really pretty, really healthy pudding. This should make even the picky eaters happy.

Try it and see, you’re going to love this!

Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfait Ingredients:

1 pint of fresh ripe raspberries
organic mandarin oranges
1 banana
2 large kiwis
1 pint of fresh blueberries
1 pint of fresh blackberries
2 cups of black organic chia seeds
4 cups of soy milk (you can use almond milk or whole milk if preferred)
Stevia
honey

We used these ColorKitchen natural food coloring powders.

Supplies:

8 – 10 small glass containers (or containers of your choice)

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Rainbow Chia Pudding Parfait

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Scale

1 pint of fresh ripe raspberries
mandarin oranges
1 banana
2 large kiwis
1 pint of fresh blueberries
1 pint of fresh blackberries
2 cups of chia seeds
4 cups of soy milk (you can use almond or whole milk if preferred)
Stevia
honey

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix the chia seeds with the milk, and 2 tablespoons of honey, cover and place in the refrigerator. If the chia pudding is too thick, add a little more milk to thin.

Rinse your raspberries, blackberries and blueberries and lay on paper towels to dry.

Rinse the kiwi, dry with a paper towel. Remove your skin and slice the kiwi into a bowl, and set aside.

Wash the Blueberries, and the blackberries, and place on paper towels to dry.

Remove the pudding from the refrigerator and separate your pudding into six different dishes/bowls to make your six different colors (pink, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple) and flavors.

In your first dish, add half the raspberries to the pudding, sprinkle with a teaspoon of Stevia, and smash them into the chia pudding, turning it bright pink.

In your second dish, place half of the Mandarin oranges in the bowl, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of Stevia and mash the oranges into the pudding, which will turn the pudding a light orange color.

In the third bowl, mash your pudding, the banana and natural yellow coloring.

In your fourth bowl, mix several slices of kiwi, and mash them into the pudding for a green color.

In your last bowl, add the blackberries, and mash them into the pudding, saving a few blackberries for your toppings.

In the last bowl, mash half the blueberries into the pudding for a blue coloring.

Place the pudding evenly in a larger mason jar, starting with the blueberry, followed by the blackberry, kiwi, banana, orange, and raspberry layers.

Finally, top with raspberries and blackberries, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Enjoy.

Notes

I use colors from nature to color each layer of chia pudding to add vibrant color. Have that on hand if you want the bright coloring. For the purple layer, I used pink and blue color, mixed with blackberries to make the purple coloring. For the other colors, pink is raspberry, orange is orange fruit, yellow is banana, green is kiwi, blue is blueberry.

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Optional: I use colors from nature to color each layer of chia pudding to add vibrant color. Have that on hand if you want the bright coloring. For the purple layer, I used pink and blue color, mixed with blackberries to make the purple coloring. For the other colors, pink is raspberry, orange is orange fruit, yellow is banana, green is kiwi, blue is blueberry.