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Cotton Candy Cupcakes

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October 18, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Cotton Candy Cupcakes

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Not only are these bright and fun just like a cloud of cotton candy, but they taste just like cotton candy! We used cotton candy flavoring and food coloring to make these cupcakes perfect for a birthday party, after school celebration or any ole reason to have something yum!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Sticks softened salted butter
2/3 Cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoons Lorann cotton candy flavoring
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup milk
1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
1 can of vanilla frosting
Pink, blue, and purple gel food coloring

Materials:

Large mixing bowl
Baking cups
Cupcake pan
Mixing bowl
Hand or stand mixer
Measuring cups
3 small mixing bowls
4 decorating bags
Decorating tip kit-large star tip

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl beat together your butter and sugar until it has a whipped texture (about 1 minute).
Mix in your eggs and milk.
Now mix in your flour and baking soda.
Once your batter is mixed, mix in your cotton candy flavoring.
Separate your batter into 3 separate bowls, add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl to make 3 separate colors.
Scoop in 1 Tablespoon of each color batter to each baking cup.
Bake for 20 minutes then let cool.
While your cupcakes are cooling, separate your frosting to 3 separate bowls, and add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl to make 3 separate colors.
Scoop each color into a different decorating bag and cut the tips off the bags.
Remove the ring from your coupler base and drop the coupler into a empty decorating bag, cut the tip off the bag, and place your star tip onto the coupler, then place the ring back onto the bag.
Place your 3 frosting filled bags into the empty bag and twist the top.
Starting on the outside of your cupcakes, begin frosting in a swirl to the center of your cupcakes

Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 Sticks softened salted butter
2/3 Cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoons Lorann cotton candy flavoring
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup milk
1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
1 can of vanilla frosting
Pink, blue, and purple gel food coloring

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl beat together your butter and sugar until it has a whipped texture (about 1 minute).
Mix in your eggs and milk.
Now mix in your flour and baking soda.
Once your batter is mixed, mix in your cotton candy flavoring.
Separate your batter into 3 separate bowls, add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl to make 3 separate colors.
Scoop in 1 Tablespoon of each color batter to each baking cup.
Bake for 20 minutes then let cool.
While your cupcakes are cooling, separate your frosting to 3 separate bowls, and add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl to make 3 separate colors.
Scoop each color into a different decorating bag and cut the tips off the bags.
Remove the ring from your coupler base and drop the coupler into a empty decorating bag, cut the tip off the bag, and place your star tip onto the coupler, then place the ring back onto the bag.
Place your 3 frosting filled bags into the empty bag and twist the top.
Starting on the outside of your cupcakes, begin frosting in a swirl to the center of your cupcakes

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Halloween Rock Painting Ideas

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September 16, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

We put together some of the most creative and adorable Halloween Rock Painting Ideas for Kids. Paint and get rocks ready for your Halloween My Town Rocks rock hunt!

Halloween Rock Painting Ideas

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Rock hunting has become very popular in our area. Many view it as the newest community adventure since Pokemon Go. Search your local town and area for rocks hidden by citizens just like you. Join local community boards to see places where rocks might be hidden and discover areas of your town, you might otherwise not be familiar with. Paint rocks to “hide” around your town and surrounding area to spread joy and brighten people’s day. Come join us! Creativity can be found in all ages and the excitement of a group can encourage everyone to explore the beautiful area you live in. “Rock” your local parks and public areas, and encouraging friends and families to explore!

We came up with some creative painting ideas for rocks for your October season. How cute is this pumpkin and Frankenstein?

Halloween Rock Painting Ideas

Supplies:

Smooth rocks
Green, black, orange, white and glow in the dark acrylic paint
Paint brushes
Googly eyes (optional)
Gorilla glue (if your using googly eyes)
Krylon Satin Polyurethane Spray Pain (optional)

Directions:

Layout a piece of old newspaper before you get started.
Paint one rock orange and one rock green and let them dry.
Paint a second coat if needed and let dry.
Use a small tipped paint brush to paint a jack-o’-lantern Face onto your orange rock using your black paint, then paint a green stem on top.
Use a small tipped paint brush to paint the air on top of your green Frankenstein rock. Glue the eyes under the hair and then paint on a mouth and eyebrows.
Let your rocks fully dry, paint a coat of glow-in-the-dark paint onto each rock and let dry overnight.
Spray with a coat of Krylon satin polyurethane spray paint if your keeping these rocks outdoors.

We have a more, take a look at all these rock ideas including our very own My Town Rocks Rock Painting Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Rock Painting Ideas for Kids

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1.) Heart Painted Rocks | Source Unknown

2.) Lady Bug Painted Rocks | Crafts by Amanda

3.) Strawberry Painted Rocks | Cara Dura Designs

4.) Abstract Painted Rocks | Alisa Burke

5.) Monster Painted Rocks | Source Unknown

6.) Donut Painted Rocks | Source Unknown

7.) Troll Painted Rocks | The Keeper of the Cheerios

8.) Black Fireworks Rocks | Frugal Coupon Living

9.) Inspirational Painted Rocks | Top Craft Ideas

10.) Happy Face Painted Rocks | Creative Spotting

11.) Hedgehog Painted Rocks | Easy Peasy and Fun

Also check out our 31 Days of Kid’s Halloween Food Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

If decorating, take a look at these 31 Halloween Mantles and Tablescapes. Pin to Pinterest.

We think these 31 Halloween Hacks & Tips are pretty fun too! Pin to Pinterest.

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Birthday Cake-Scented Homemade Playdough

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September 12, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Have fun making this celebratory Birthday Cake-Scented Homemade Playdough using your pantry ingredients. Play-doh recipe and playdough video tutorial below.

Birthday Cake-Scented Homemade Playdough

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You likely have seen many of our Homemade Playdough recipes. We have an Essential Oils Playdough Recipe , many love our Scented JELL-O Playdough Recipe, and you might have enjoyed our Finding Dory Homemade Playdough. Whatever your blend, we have a fun idea to celebrate. In fact, today is my sweet girl’s birthday, so this recipe is with the inspiration of her – Birthday Cake-Scented Homemade Playdough.

Happy birthday sweet girl!

Birthday Cake-Scented Homemade Playdough

Supplies:

2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
Funfetti sprinkles
Birthday candles
Sugared flowers
Cupcake wrappers

Directions:

Pour the water, oil and vanilla extract into a Dutch oven or large sauce pan and whisk to combine. Add the flour, salt and cream of tartar and stir until you work out all of the flour lumps.
Continue to stir over medium heat until a stiff ball of dough forms (this normally takes about 3-4 minutes). It will look like a firm ball of mashed potatoes.
Remove the dough from the heat and place on a level workspace for easier kneading. Knead for several minutes or until the playdough is soft and smooth. Enjoy the sweet aroma of vanilla birthday cake!
This birthday cake-scented Playdough can be shaped into mini cakes or cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles, candles and sugared flowers for hours of fun and creative bakery fun!
Enjoy and Happy Birthday!

Don’t forget Frugal Coupon Living has a fun You Tube Video on How to Make Homemade Playdough. The video below does not add the vanilla extract, but you can add it on your own. Also consider using Essential Oils like this Essential Oils Playdough Recipe

Pick up this FREE Printable Birthday Party Planner. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Pokemon Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Have a girl that loves LPS? These Littlest Pet Shop Party Ideas are the best! Pin to Pinterest.

May the force be with you… enjoy these Star Wars Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Turkey Cheese Sticks – Kids Food Craft

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September 5, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving

Turkey Cheese Sticks – Kids Food Craft

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We had so much fun with the Fall Ice Cream Cone Teepees and our Thanksgiving Kids Food Crafts, that we wanted to do a non “food” item for schools that do not allow food brought in from the outside that isn’t prepackaged. This is another excellent fall idea for a classroom or large group. It is so easy and the kids will love this fall food craft.

Supplies:

Directions:

Cut your orange paper into the following: 6 small diamonds for the turkey beaks, 12 small turkey legs.
Cut your red paper into the following: 6 wattles (the red thing that hangs from a turkeys chin).
Hot glue the wattle onto the backside of the cheese compartment.
Hot glue one small and one medium eye onto the back top edge above the cheese compartment.
Now fold your diamond in half and hot glue right on top of the wattle.
Then hot glue the paper legs onto the back of the cracker compartment.

Also check out our Fall Ice Cream Cone Teepees – Pin to Pinterest.

We love this Fall Leaves Painted Toast Recipe for Kids – Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy our Thanksgiving Kids Food Crafts – Pin to Pinterest.

Pin and Create these Halloween, Fall and Thanksgiving Craft and Recipes

Monster Snacks for Kids and Monster Party Ideas

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August 25, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Monster Snacks

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Is your home full of little monsters? Whether you are celebrating you little monster’s birthday or have no special occasion at all, we wanted to share with you these delicious, fun and creative monster snacks! Toss wiggly ices on toothpicks and place over a fruit tray, turn the classic ham and cheese sandwich and create eyes with olives, dips rice krispies in chocolate and dot with eyes to add character. We think these monster snacks will be a hit in your home for any occasion. Enjoy!

1.) Monster Ice Cream from Frugal Coupon Living

2.) Monster Fruit Tray from The Party Animal

3.) Mini Monster Cheese Balls from Hungry Happenings

4.) Rolo Chocolate Monsters from Cake Whiz

5.) Monster Drink Stirrers from A Beautiful Mess

6.) Monster Cake Pops from Kara’s Party Ideas

7.) Monster Fudge from Cravings of a Lunatic

8.) Monster Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living

9.) Muno Licorice from Birthday Express

10.) Monster Tongues from Frugal Coupon Living

11.) Monster Cookie Cheeseballs from Shugary Sweets

12.) Monster Sandwiches from Land O Moms

13.) Monster Bark from Lil Luna

14.) Chocolate Monster Cookies from Self Proclaimed Foodie

15.) Monster S’mores from Say Yes

16.) Monster Cookies from Lil Luna

17.) Monster Pretzels from Sugar Swings

18.) Monster Mash from The Love Nerds

19.) Monster Mouths from My Life and Kids

20.) Monster Oranges from Spaceships and Laser Beams

21.) Monster Slime Popcorn from Mom Dot

22.) Cheese Monsters form Danya Banya

23.) Monster Face Sandwich from Frugal Coupon Living

24.) Monster Rice Krispie Treats from A Girl After My Own Heart

Enjoy this FREE Birthday Party Planner. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at How to Throw a Robot Birthday Party on a Budget. Pin to Pinterest.

Boo-tiful Porch Halloween Ideas and Patio Inspiration

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August 23, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Inspiring Porch Halloween Ideas and Patio Inspiration for the October season. Outdoor Home Decorating Ideas to give you a friendly or scary Halloween home.

Boo-tiful Porch Halloween Ideas

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I am ready for the season to cool off. Not only ready for the cooler weather, but for warm fires, the turn of the leaves, and displays of pumpkins. We pulled together some of the most creative Halloween Ideas for your porch and patio this season. From scary skeletons, to scenes straight out of a magazine, we have something inspirational for all tastes this October season.

Hobby Lobby never fails to inspire and impress me. If you have a white home, I think this mix of black, green, and purple is perfect for Halloween – and how about that Halloween garland? | Hobby Lobby

Need some Halloween Pottery Barn Inspiration, I mean we all could! Right? – The real question is, are you willing to paint your door Orange this October? | Pottery Barn

If anyone knows how to create fun Halloween Ideas on the front porch, it has to be Party City. I love the twigs hangings out of the colanders. | Party City

This front porch sitter has been waiting for you (for along time!)… Hay, White Pumpkins, and Scarecrows, what’s not to love about these inspiring Halloween porch ideas? | Nob Hill Design

Does anyone else love when the color pink is blended into Halloween decor? I love this porch with the pink mums and the corn husk to cover the porch columns. | The Yellow Cape Code

Decorate your storm door – we love this spider web Halloween idea made with extra thick white yarn | Jane Can

Linda had so much fun with bats. It looks like some of the bats made it into the home on this Halloween Home Tour | It All Started with Paint

Even skeletons can have a little fun! Look how mischievous these guys are! Secure with invisible fishing line. | BHG

This is an out of the box Halloween Idea! How beautiful are these House Number Halloween Topiaries? | At the Picket Fence

Turn your door into a Jack-o-Lantern using gift wrap! | Woman’s Day

I love this Halloween Vignette, this skeleton is just chilling and the entire porch is not too scary for the kids! | Design Improvised

How cute is this Halloween Porch Decor? I love the 31 pillows on the bench. | Tater Tots and Jello

Simple and fun, how creative is this googly eye door? I love what she used to not destroy the door – you have to take a look! | Caftaholics Anonymous

This decorator used Christmas garland as her base – you would never know with how elaborate this Halloween Garland is! | Show Me Decorating

They did it again with Christmas garland, look at this Monster Halloween Garland Idea – love the colors! | Show Me Decorating

For the perfect Halloween Ideas, lighting is everything… create an eerie glow with these orange Halloween lights | 365 days of Halloween

What a tangled web we weave – make your own spider web out of this tutorial using rope | My Untangled Life

This is such a creative Halloween Idea. Add a bit of whimsy to your Halloween Porch decor this year with these Floating Witch Hat luminaries! They even light up, making them a fun and only slightly eerie Halloween decorating idea. | Polka Dot Chair

So here’s a real affordable, frugal Halloween idea – have you ever thought to turn Trash Bags into Spider Webs? We haven’t either but I juts love this idea and how it transforms the porch! |The It’s Girls

Make your entry glow with fat cat Halloween idea made from stacked pumpkins (and mini-pumpkin paws) – Meow! | Sunset

More Halloween Ideas on Frugal Coupon Living…

Decorating your home? We love these 31 Halloween Mantles and Tablescapes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these 31 Printables for Halloween. Pin to Pinterest.

We think these 31 Halloween Hacks & Tips are pretty fun too! Pin to Pinterest.

LEGO Store Monthly Mini Build – FREE LEGO Dinosaur

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August 15, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Free, Kids

Registration opened 8/15/17 at 9 AM ET.

Visit your local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday or Wednesday of each month for the LEGO Store Monthly Mini Build. Kids will Learn how to build a cool LEGO mini model and the best part, when you are finished, you can take it home for FREE! A new model will be available each month and will be specially themed to that month. Mini Model Build events are a blast and a wonderful FREEBIE your little guy or gal will love.

The upcoming Mini Model Build is a FREE LEGO Dinosaur. Event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 5 or Wednesday, September 6 and is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. Show up early as quantities are limited, approximately 250 per store.

Don’t forget your FREE LEGO Magazine!

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Back to School Apple Cupcakes

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August 3, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Crafts, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

Apple Cupcakes

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Can you believe we are already talking back to school?! Beyond supplies and everything else that comes with starting school again, getting teachers a little treat to begin the school year is a great idea! Why not make them something? Any teacher would love these adorable cupcakes made to look like an apple! Make a tray of them and put in the Teacher’s Lunchroom or Main Office. They’re so easy to make and will be a huge hit! My kids would agree that a few set aside to enjoy after school on the first day is a good idea too!

Cake Ingredients:

1 box White Cake Mix + box ingredients
Red Cupcake Liners

Frosting Ingredients:

1 cup softened Butter
3 cup Powdered Sugar
3 tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
Red Food Coloring
Red Sparkling Sugar
12 Tootsie Roll Midgies
Green Fruit Rollups or Green M&Ms

Directions:

Preheat oven and line muffin tins with paper liners.
Prepare batter according to box directions.
Fill liners 2/3 full and bake according to box directions for cupcakes.
Allow to cool completely.
Whip butter and vanilla for until fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Add milk until you reach desired consistency.
Add food coloring to acheive pink/red color.
Frost each cupcake.
Sprinkle with red sparkling sugar.
Insert Tootsie Roll in middle to make stem.
If using Rollups, cut 2 leaves for each cupcake and put in place or if using M&Ms, place 2 M&Ms to represent leaves.

Back to School Apple Cupcakes

Author: Ashley from Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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1 box White Cake Mix + box ingredients
Red Cupcake Liners
1 cup softened Butter
3 cup Powdered Sugar
3 tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
Red Food Coloring
Red Sparkling Sugar
1 cup softened Butter
3 cup Powdered Sugar
3 tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
Red Food Coloring
Red Sparkling Sugar

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Instructions

Preheat oven and line muffin tins with paper liners.
Prepare batter according to box directions.
Fill liners 2/3 full and bake according to box directions for cupcakes.
Allow to cool completely.
Whip butter and vanilla for until fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Add milk until you reach desired consistency.
Add food coloring to acheive pink/red color.
Frost each cupcake.
Sprinkle with red sparkling sugar.
Insert Tootsie Roll in middle to make stem.
If using Rollups, cut 2 leaves for each cupcake and put in place or if using M&Ms, place 2 M&Ms to represent leaves.

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Don’t forget these Back to School Kid’s Snack Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Want another back to school idea – we love this Taco Bento Box with FREE Printable Lunch Notes! Pin to Pinterest.

Just to add a touch of fun – grab these FREE Printable Lunch Notes. I think the best way to allow these to last is to laminate them at the start of the school year. This is my favorite laminator (by far) – so worth the low price!