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Back to School Rice Krispie Treats

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July 9, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Crafts, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

Back to School Rice Krispie Treats

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We shared with you so many wonderful and easy Back to School Kid’s Snack Ideas. How about these fun Rice Krispie Treats?! These treats would be perfect to make for the class the first week of school. In true Back to School fashion, they’re decorated with bright primaries and embellished with edible decorations! You could also package them individually and sell at a Bake Sale Fundraiser! Rice Krispie Treats are so easy, your kids will love to help you make them. A quick tip: Put a little butter on your hands before you press them into the pan, they won’t stick to your hands. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 cup Wilton red melting chips
1/8 cup Wilton blue melting chips
1/8 cup Wilton green melting chips
1/8 cup Wilton yellow melting chips
Wilton edible Apple decorations
Optional: Wilton edible ABC’s decorations

Directions:

Line a 9×12 pan with foil and spray with Pam. Set aside.
In a large sauce pan, melt butter over low heat.
And marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
Once marshmallows are melted, remove from heat and stir in the cereal and salt until well-coated.
Using a rubber spatula, transfer the Rice Krispies to prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
Cool completely in pan.
With a metal spatula, loosen the Rice Krispies from the pan. Invert the Rice Krispies onto a plate.
Let cool completely before cutting into 8-12 even pieces.
Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton red chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton blue chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton green chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton yellow chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
Before icing dries, firmly apply Wilton edible Apple decorations and ABC’s to each Rice Krispies bar.

ENJOY!

Back to School Rice Krispie Treats

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 cup Wilton red melting chips
1/8 cup Wilton blue melting chips
1/8 cup Wilton green melting chips
1/8 cup Wilton yellow melting chips
Wilton edible Apple decorations
Optional: Wilton edible ABC’s decorations

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Instructions

Line a 9×12 pan with foil and spray with Pam. Set aside.
In a large sauce pan, melt butter over low heat.
And marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
Once marshmallows are melted, remove from heat and stir in the cereal and salt until well-coated.
Using a rubber spatula, transfer the Rice Krispies to prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
Cool completely in pan.
With a metal spatula, loosen the Rice Krispies from the pan. Invert the Rice Krispies onto a plate.
Let cool completely before cutting into 8-12 even pieces.
Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton red chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton blue chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton green chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton yellow chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
Before icing dries, firmly apply Wilton edible Apple decorations and ABC’s to each Rice Krispies bar.

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Rainbow Popsicle Soap Recipe

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March 12, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

Rainbow Popsicle Soap Recipe

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How much joy would these bring to bath time? These Rainbow Popsicle Soaps are adorable and perfect for making scrubbing up fun! Layer bright colors, mix in a fun scent (like cucumber melon) and enjoy your homemade soap. These would also be great party favor ideas for a party or even nice to gift at a birthday party for someone on a budget!

Materials:

Cocoa butter block soap
Pink, orange, green, blue, and purple food coloring
Soap scent (we used cucumber melon, also consider an Essential Oil* like Lavender)
Small spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
Popsicle mold (also check the dollar store)
Wide craft sticks
Small sauce pot
5 empty clean soup cans
Knife

*See where I get my Essential Oils.

Directions:

Cut your soap block into about 10 large ice cube size pieces.
Place 2 soap cubes in each tin can.
Fill your pot about 1/4 way with water and bring to a boil on your stove.
Place one can in the boiling water to act as a double boiler.
Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until melted.
Add in 1 very small drop of your pink food coloring and 1/8 teaspoon of your soap scent (any more food coloring will stain your hands when using).
Spray a very small amount of a non stick cooking spray inside your molds.
Pour your pink melted soap 1/5 way up in your Popsicle mold, spray once with alcohol to prevent air bubbles.
Freeze for 5 minutes, then stick Popsicle stick into the center.
While your soap is in the freezer, place your next tin can with 2 soap cubes into the boiling water.
Add 1 very small drop of orange food coloring and 1/8 teaspoon soap scent, stir occasionally for 5 minutes.
Once melted, pour over your pink soap another 1/5 way and spray with alcohol.
Freeze for 5 minutes.
Repeat steps 4-6 with each color.
Once hardened, stick a Popsicle stick into each side of the soap to loosen, then pull out.
Please supervise children around soap and while using soap as this smells and looks yummy but is still soap!

Rainbow Popsicle Soap Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Scale

Cocoa butter block soap
Pink, orange, green, blue, and purple food coloring
Soap scent (we used cucumber melon, also consider an Essential Oil* like Lavender)
Small spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
Popsicle mold (dollar store)
Wide craft sticks
Small sauce pot
5 empty clean soup cans
Knife

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Instructions

Cut your soap block into about 10 large ice cube size pieces.
Place 2 soap cubes in each tin can.
Fill your pot about 1/4 way with water and bring to a boil on your stove.
Place one can in the boiling water to act as a double boiler.
Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until melted.
Add in 1 very small drop of your pink food coloring and 1/8 teaspoon of your soap scent (any more food coloring will stain your hands when using).
Spray a very small amount of a non stick cooking spray inside your molds.
Pour your pink melted soap 1/5 way up in your Popsicle mold, spray once with alcohol to prevent air bubbles.
Freeze for 5 minutes, then stick Popsicle stick into the center.
While your soap is in the freezer, place your next tin can with 2 soap cubes into the boiling water.
Add 1 very small drop of orange food coloring and 1/8 teaspoon soap scent, stir occasionally for 5 minutes.
Once melted, pour over your pink soap another 1/5 way and spray with alcohol.
Freeze for 5 minutes.
Repeat steps 4-6 with each color.
Once hardened, stick a Popsicle stick into each side of the soap to loosen, then pull out.
Please supervise children around soap and while using soap as this smells and looks yummy but is still soap!

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Upcycled Cereal Box Crafts

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February 7, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

We found some of the most creative upcycled cereal box crafts. Ideas and projects for the entire family. From the most experienced crafter to someone just looking to create some raining day fun!

Upcycled Cereal Box Crafts

I remember when I was about 10 and didn’t have hanging file folders. I wanted to organize my papers so I used manila folders, tapped on straws and allowed them to hang on my homemade file cabinet. My dad thought I was genius. Though, initially, I wasn’t doing this to see how smart I was, I was being resourceful with my supplies, it created a spark in me to upcycle what I had.

If you love to create, craft, or perhaps see what genius things you can make from recycled materials, this post is for you! Take a look at these Upcycled Cereal Box Crafts and let us know your favorite! What have you tried?

You guys, first up for your cereal box crafts is this – because it’s just genius! Create a DIY Mini Notebooks. Wouldn’t they be so perfect for the kids? | Creme de la Craft

We our very obsessed with our own Cereal Box Craft for Christmas – create these fun gift bags! | Frugal Coupon Living

This is the cutest thing ever!? Use recycled cereal boxes to make these No-Sew Felt Animal Masks. I am inspired! | Flax and Twine

It doesn’t have to be Cinco de Mayo for this Cereal Box Craft! Create Mini Pinatas for your next Mexican gathering! This could also be great for an adult party!| Oh Happy Day

This is a fun idea. Organize your desk using upcycled cereal boxes and some wrapping paper. We might never want to closer our drawer. | I Heart Organizing

Take some flight! I am really obsessed with this kids craft idea – create a Cardboard Space Shuttle| A Little Pinch of Perfect

Wouldn’t this look cute on a desk? I love this! Create a DIY Cereal Box Mail Sorter | Buzzfeed

Here is another cereal box craft! Create a nightlight from a cereal box – who knew?! Great tutorial for this craft. | Instructables

I could see my inner child doing this! Create a Yarn Loom from a recycled cereal box! | Kix Cereal

We need this in our home! It’s a great way to organize. Make a washi tape dispenser for your craft room. | Craft and Creativity

Upcycle a cereal box to make this fun miniature gift box. What will you put inside? | Stuff You Can Have

Use a cereal box to frame a picture! Enlightened? Me too! I didn’t think of that either! | Love Grows Wild

A little contact paper and of course a cereal box for this DIY Magazine holder! No need to shove all those magazines in a basket or cabinet. | eHow

How precious are these? Upcycle a cereal box into homemade gift tags! I think our family will tackle this project!| Off Beat and Inspired

Making bracelets, sewing something fun. Create these Upcycled Embroidery Floss Spools using an old upcycled cereal box. I did this as a kid! | Fave Crafts

Afraid of the dark? There is a solution for that. How about this DIY Constellation Light box made from a recycled cereal box! | Handmade Charlotte

This could be great for a school assignment. Make a cereal box aquarium or display. | The Best Ideas for Kids

I love creative people and this blogger is! Create a Foldable Doll House with a recycled cereal box (perfect take along house) | Red Ted Art

WOW – this website is always creative with their projects. Make a torch from a Coke Can and Cereal Box! | Instructables

This is beautiful. Create an entire Christmas Village form Upcycled Cereal Boxes! Christmas villages are expensive, talk about an excellent way to save! | Honest to Nod from Land of Nod

Cereal boxes can be used to create this! Instead of buying gift bags, make your own! I love the idea! | A Beautiful Mess

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Valentine Love Bug Fruit Cups

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January 13, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Valentine's Day

Valentine Love Bug Fruit Cups

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We think these are fun Valentines for friends or perfect for a class party or after school snack. Have fun with this food craft and yummy Dole Fruit Cups. They are easy to make plus fun and festive.

Supplies:

Directions:

Cut out to quarter sized hearts from your pink craft foam for the feet of your bugs and one nickel sized heart for your bug’s nose.
Cut a pipe cleaner in half and use one for the antennas and one for the arms.
Turn your fruit cup upside down glue the points of your hearts on to the bottom of your fruit cup for feet.
Now hot glue two googly eyes and one small upside down heart on to the front of your fruit cups above the feet for the face.
Bend one pipe cleaner in half and hot glue the point to the back of your fruit cup for the antennas.
Wrap your second pipe cleaner around the back of your fruit cup for the arms.
Lastly glue two large pom-pom balls to the top of the antennas and two small pom-pom balls on the ends of the pipe cleaners for the hands.

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Morning Egg & Asparagus Breakfast

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December 10, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Morning Egg & Asparagus Breakfast

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Rise and Shine! This dish will change the way you look at vegetables in the morning. A fried egg atop a bed of delicious asparagus, drizzled with sauce is just what you need to get your morning going. Asparagus is loaded with fiber, folate, vitamins A, C, E and K combined with the protein of an egg, you’ll be off to a great start! We might suggest (if you are not watching carbs) you add an english muffin or consider bacon.

Ingredients:

4 to 5 Stalks of Fresh Asparagus
1 tbsp Butter
1 Egg
Salt and Pepper

Directions:

In a small skillet add in stalks of asparagus and a little bit of water to softened the stalks
Once softened remove the asparagus and place on a plate.
Leave remaining water in the skillet, add in 1 T of butter. Stir constantly and make sure it foams up a bit. Don’t let it burn otherwise it’ll have a funny taste. The foaming is what will help the sauce thicken up. As you are stirring add in desired amount of salt and pepper.
Once sauce has thickened you can pour it onto your asparagus or you can add it to a bowl and wait to pour it over the fried egg.
Fry up the egg in the skillet and then place on top of the steamed asparagus. If sauce hasn’t already been poured go ahead and do so now.
Enjoy with a glass of cold orange juice.

Morning Egg & Asparagus Breakfast

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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4 to 5 Stalks of Fresh Asparagus
1 tbsp Butter
1 Egg
Salt and Pepper

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Instructions

In a small skillet add in stalks of asparagus and a little bit of water to softened the stalks
Once softened remove the asparagus and place on a plate.
Leave remaining water in the skillet, add in 1 T of butter. Stir constantly and make sure it foams up a bit. Don’t let it burn otherwise it’ll have a funny taste. The foaming is what will help the sauce thicken up. As you are stirring add in desired amount of salt and pepper.
Once sauce has thickened you can pour it onto your asparagus or you can add it to a bowl and wait to pour it over the fried egg.
Fry up the egg in the skillet and then place on top of the steamed asparagus. If sauce hasn’t already been poured go ahead and do so now.
Enjoy with a glass of cold orange juice.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Orders a Mail Order Bride

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December 6, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Orders a Mail Order Bride

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Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas?

Elf is lonely and goes online to order a mail order bride… stay tune for tomorrow as elf waits for his bride to arrive! You can see some Female Elf on the Shelf Dolls HERE.

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

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Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

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What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Roasts Marshmallows

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December 6, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Roasts Marshmallows

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Use a flame-less candle and roast some marshmallows with elf! Looking for other ideas with Marshmallows? How about a Marshmallow Bath, Marshmallow Snowmen, Marshmallow Fun on the floor (with printable), or Hot Cocoa Marshmallow Bath (with printable). Also don’t forget the 10 things every Elf Mom needs.

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