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We’re kicking off a Back to School Bash with Frugal Coupon Living this week! When Ashley asked us to share some back to school ideas, we couldn’t be more thrilled. Being teachers we get just as excited (or nervous) to head back to the classroom as the kids do. For the next several weeks we’ll share with you some fun and educational ways to get in the school spirit.
Packing lunches can be a dreaded task in even the most organized of households. Use this art project as a perfect way to have your little ones help jump start your packing parties.
All you’ll need is:
Lay out a couple of paper plates for your kids with some paint on each of them. Show them how the apple can double as a stamp. Have them cover the cut side of apple with paint and stamp their bags. They can use the cork to make polka dots. Once they’re dry you can use the black marker to finish off the design. By folding the top of the bag over once and hole punching, you’ve prepared your bag to be used as soon as school starts. Have the kids design special ones for themselves or their siblings. Let them dry and store them away for back to school time. The final touch is some cute ribbon through the holes on the top once it’s stuffed with a yummy lunch!
Make sure to check back next week for printable lunch notes, so you can drop a sweet line to your favorite student. In the meantime for more educational ideas visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.
Do not forget about the First Day of School Printables… Pick up the perfect sign from Marcy at Magic by Marcy.
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Summer officially began this week and for a lot of kids that means it’s time to pack up the duffel bags and head off to camp. We have fond memories of all the summer time joy that goes along with sleep away camp. One of the best parts of the day was mail time in the mess hall! Your kids are sure to be happy campers with something sweet tucked in their bag and some mail to brighten their day!
Here is seven days of sweet sunshine for your camper. Fill each day with some candy or goodies and a note. They will love it!
Other ways to send love from home to your campers are:
Be sure to print/download the Camp Candy Care Package Tags.
We’ve been camping all week at Simply Sprout and we’re keeping on these happy trails through the weekend! Come visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.
Be sure to pick up a camping packing list at Live Life, Shop Smart – ShopRunner’s Blog.
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These went fast last time, so hurry if you want them!
Head to Graveyard Mall for a great deal on 10 Assorted Hanes Women’s T-Shirts for $20.99 with FREE Shipping or $2.10/each.
Pinterest has SO MANY amazing ideas for creating fun t-shirts, at this price, it could make a real winner. Look for ideas under my Crafts Board (FCLAsh) on Pinterest.
Head to Graveyard Mall to get yours.
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I came across this cool idea on Pinterest the other day and just had to share it with you! It is a large-scale, large impact portrait idea for $20 or less, depending on your materials from Infarrantly Creative.
They used Staples Engineering Prints to reproduce the large image for just $5! To get there, head to Staples and look under Copy & Print at the Engineering Prints. Click ‘Get Started’ to upload an image and select your paper size. Prices start at $1.99 for 18″ x 24″ and end at $4.99 for 36″ x 48″. This paper is a lightweight paper and only comes in black and white. You can select to pick it up in-store and pay nothing for shipping.
The projector featured in this project is the Aiptek Pocket Cinema and it’s pretty pricey! You can try a making a homemade projector OR consider calling your library to see if they rent out projectors. If they don’t, maybe see if you can borrow one from your office or someone else’s.
Head to my Pinterest for a look and instructions! Very cool and a great deal!
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I Love Amanda’s Parties To Go (formerly Shindig Parties to Go)! She puts together the most amazing print-your-own design packages for birthday parties, teacher appreciation, graduation, holidays and more!
Right now, she is offering a FREEBIE Mother’s Day printable collection! It includes:
Head to the Amanda’s Parties to Go Facebook page and Like her. Tell her Frugal Coupon Living sent ya! Then go to the Mother’s Day Freebie Tab and you will be able to get your download!
Find more Mother’s Day Ideas on Frugal Coupon Living and make sure to check out my Mother’s Day board on Pinterest too!
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With summer vacation just around the corner, this beach inspired wreath will have your guests dreaming of sand between their toes. Look around the house to see if you have any past beach vacation souvenirs to get this simple and cute wreath started. Or the next time you’re at the beach encourage your children to collect items that you can turn into crafty keepsakes to remind the whole family of shoreline memories!
All you need is:
To assemble the wreath, cut your burlap into strips. Simply tie the strips in knots around the wreath, until the whole wreath is covered. The tied strips will fray and not be perfectly the same, but we think that is what makes it cute! With a hot glue gun add any beach themed embellishments. It couldn’t be any simpler than that, and we hope that your beach dreams become reality real soon!
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Is springtime buzzing with activity at your house? It sure is for us, so we thought we would bring you a simple but buzz worthy creation for your home.
All you’ll need is…
Unfold the sheet of moss on a flat surface. We recommend laying down an old tablecloth. That makes cleaning up the moss debris easier! With a heated glue gun, outline the initial (the side that you want to cover with moss) with a fair amount of glue. Quickly, arrange your wooden initial on the sheet of moss face side down. Apply a little pressure to make sure the moss has adhered to the initial. Use an craft knife to trim away excess moss. Depending on the season, add embellishments to your initial. We couldn’t resist these little bumblebees. We didn’t have to glue them on; we just tucked their legs in the moss which allows for an easy change out later on. However, a spot of glue on an adornment wouldn’t hurt.
So quick and simple that you can buzz on to your next activity!
For more activities to do with your busy bees at home, visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.
WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.