Goal and To Do Post it Notes Download Printable

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September 5, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Stay organized with this Goal List and To Do List Post-It Notes Download. Print and keep on your family command center to keep track of assignments you need to complete. Peel and toss your sticky note when done!

To Do List Post it Notes Download

Anyone else as obsessed with post it notes as I am? I love them so much that I try to conserve how often I use them, but then when going into different drawers and cabinets I realize I do not lack them. I mean I have dozens of notepads. I silently find humor in my desire to persevere the use of them, they aren’t that expensive to replace.

I won’t bore you with why I love Post-It notes so much… but I will take a minute to tell you why. They are easy to access and they have a sticky background. Not a harsh background either. You can peel and stick them easily to different locations. They aren’t too large and you can use different colors for different subjects – separate colors by family members or purpose.

Even if you aren’t color coding your reasons for using sticky notes, we have a really cool resource for you. I made this Goal List and To Do List. You can print many of them and write directly on them or perhaps print one, laminate it, and then rotate the notes as you finish the task!

Printing Tip: When printing, I prefer to use print services like Staples. It saves on my ink and paper needs and I can pick it up from the store. Print in bulk for items that you might need printed often (grocery lists) and have items laminated to reuse over and over for items like daily checklists!

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Home Staging Checklist, Tips & Ideas

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August 23, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Clean, declutter and depersonalize with this printable Home Staging Checklist PDF. Follow these Home Staging Ideas, Tips and Hacks to cheaply improve home value, make a space warm and inviting, and welcome buyers providing a space they love and want to live!

Home Staging Checklist

So… we did it! In five years, we moved four times. You might think we are a military family, but we aren’t. You might think we are crazy, well we are! Our first move was from Florida to Virginia. Our next three moves took place in Virginia. The process was very different in each state. While the process of changing utilities, closing accounts, and hiring movers was the same, I found the home staging process to actually be far from the same.

We (currently) live outside the District of Columbia where land value is very high. Not only is the cost of land quite extreme, the market moves very quickly. Because of this, many people do not stage their home. We learned this having searched for homes well over a (combined) year. Having come from Florida, I decided to treat my Virginia Home Staging ideas just like I had in Florida. With this mindset, my husband and I made generously over five figures on our last house in just 3 years time.

Home Staging Printable and Tips

—> Get your Home Staging Checklist PDF or read Home Staging Tips & Ideas below.

Let me share my Home Staging Tips with you and what I learned for selling a home while making only a few low cost weekend home improvements.

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What do I need for home staging?

The first thing you need before selling your home is a friend (or a realtor.) Someone needs to walk through your home with a second set of eyes. It’s easy to get offended with changes in your home decor, but don’t take it personally. Take it as if a buyer was walking through your home and trying to envision themselves living there.

Second, get ready to declutter and depersonalize. Consider renting a storage unit and adding additional clutter or asking a friend to store some things in an extra room they might have. Another idea is to go ahead and start packing and rent a POD to store your personal effects until you move. We found this a great solution for staging and also for moving many of our personal items.

For traditional home staging, consider the following items…

Vase of flowers – Flowers are warm, bring positive emotions, and can add color to a space or room.
Mirrors – These can replace family prints, open up smaller spaces, and bring light to a room.
Bowl of fresh fruit – Fruit allows visitors a healthy bite, also bring organic element to the home.
Pillows – Pillows bring a pop of color and life to a master bed or worn living room couch.
Throw blanket – Blankets will bring a place of warmth and intimacy. They invite a buyer to feel cozy and at home.
Indoor plants – Faux is fine. Add to places you want to stand out ad they attract buyers eyes.
Lights – Add dimmers or grab some cheap lamps at second hand stores to brighten a room. Turn on all lights before you leave for a showing.
Flameless candles – Candles add a glow and make a place feel warm.
Curtains or drapes – Get rid of unsightly blinds and window treatments and add long drapes which can bring height to a room and space.
Baskets – Baskets are perfect for holding pillows, rolled blankets and/or bathroom towels.

What is soft staging?

If a home is empty, you can consider hiring professional stages. Another option is to save money and soft stage. What is soft staging? Soft staging a empty house is a technique that does not require furniture but uses simple decor pieces and accessories like framed art, rugs, smaller chairs, mirrors, vases, and more. This process can be more cost effective and can be used in home staging for a quick sale.

Some want to know if it better to stage a house or leave it empty? The answer is it can depend. Sometimes with soft staging it can be hard for a buyer to picture themselves inside the home. Other times, it offers a buyer a blank slate and they can envision their own furniture and home decor. If leaving a home empty, ask your realtor about virtual home staging solutions for home photos on MLS listings and real estate apps like Redfin and Zillow.

What brings down property value?

If your a mom of five (like me) this was one question that I wanted answered – does a messy house affect an appraisal? There answer is no. The cleanliness of a home has no impact on the value. This means if your home appraiser is coming over, it is kind to pick up the toys off the playroom floor, but it doesn’t affect the home value he/she puts on the appraisal. However, if your clutter (think hoarders) affects the structural condition of your home, your home appraisal value can decrease. Make sure to make those home improvements before an appraiser comes or be ready to get dinged in your home appraisal and home inspection report.

Many things that affect the property value of your home are out of your control. Examples include proximity to train tracks, power lines, busy roads, noise pollution, the neighborhood, the market, and a home’s usual upgrades. If your home has some of the things that bring property value down, it is important for you to create a space a buyer “has to have!”

What adds most value to a house?

Want to know something funny? I am the frugal blogger but my husband is actually better than me at improving the cost of our home. Especially when it came to decluttering, landscaping, painting, and updating kitchen appliances.

A few things I learned that improve the value of your home. First, we invested in having the lawn cleaned up. We did this before photos. I also painted the front door. Actually, it was solid wood so I just used this UV Wood Polish (see photo below – top done, bottom not finished.) It made the home look a million times better. These two things brought instant curb appeal and positive first impressions.

Next, we knew we would be moving soon, so when our dishwasher broke we actually replaced all of our kitchen appliances so they were matching. You can sell your old working appliances on Facebook marketplace and make a few dollars back. We had these appliances under warranty so that was an added bonus when listing the home. How did we find these pieces for less? We asked our real estate agents who they used for appliances when flipping homes. We used the same services. Another idea is to check with Home Depot for Kitchen Appliances Packages.

We took a week to repaint our kitchen cabinets and brighten up the kitchen. Since we did this about five months before we moved, we spent one late night touching up small nicks and scratches before home photos and putting the home on the market.

Another thing, it’s often suggested to repaint the home with neutral colors. Only repaint rooms where paint colors are very extreme (i.e. bright red or hot pink.) We actually used Mr. Clean Dry Erasers to wipe down the walls of smudges and scratches. Where Mr. Clean did not improve the wall, we used a very small paint brush to fix dings and nicks.

If your budget allows for bigger home improvement projects, take a look at this list of the best ways to add value to your home.

Best Ways to Add Value to Your Home

This list will have a home staging cost in the thousands, but will bring a bigger return.

Finish an unfinished basement or cellar
Apply for planning permission (additions,
Remodel the kitchen
Bathroom addition
Add a deck
Open the living space
Exterior home makeover and refresh
Replacing carpeting

Are these large home improvement projects too expensive? That is okay. There are many low cost home staging options too!

How do I prepare my house for sale checklist?

Why are you here? You want to sell your home for more while spending less. I can help. I have done it. I have done it effectively. I have done it again (with five kids.) If you too want to make profit on your home sale, you will this useful access guide to home staging.

Download your preparing your home for sale checklist PDF. Use it as your cheap home staging resource before you have home staging photos taken or put your home is placed on MLS listing. Just a few simple low cost home improvements can look like “a million bucks!” Watch the value of your home improve, perhaps sell over asking like we did!

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final home staging before and after photos. We love to see beautiful homes that are perfectly ready to sell from this checklist! Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Take it easy! Follow these Moving Tips and Hacks to make moving so much easier. Pin to Pinterest.

Having looked at houses weekly for 9 months, we walked into many older homes. Follow some of the Older Home Improvement Hacks and DIY Renovations for Less. Pin to Pinterest.

20 Must Have Home Printables for the New Year

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August 19, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Free, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Seasonal, Social Media

20 Must Have Home Printables for the New Year

There is no better time to get organized than the beginning of a New Year! You’re just out of the hustle and bustle of the holidays and have probably sent one too many texts or emails asking for an address as you were writing out Christmas card envelopes at midnight. No judgment, we’ve been there! Maybe your daily schedule or even your grocery list ended up on the back of one of those envelopes (we’ve been there too!). Let’s gear up for a more organized transition into the next few months! Here are some awesome free printables to organize several different aspects of your daily life! From Grocery Planners, Daily Schedule and a Fitness Command Center to a Pet Information Chart, we think these will help keep you on track for a fantastic New Year!

Listen, this busy mom binder has everything you need all in one place – I am not kidding! Quote form Kimberly ” Oh my goodness! This makes my mama heart so happy. After every page I thought “this is perfect, I wish it had xyz”… and then it showed up! 😱”

Declutter your Home with our 31 Day Challenge from Frugal Coupon Living

Daily Goals Printable from Neat House, Sweet Home

Daily Goals Post It Note Printable from Frugal Coupon Living

Don’t Forget Front Door Sign (as seen in our Busy Mom Hacks) from Frugal Coupon Living

Tic Tac To Do Printable from Design Eat Repeat

Daily To Do List Printable from 30 Handmade Days

Weekly Meal Planner Printable from Strawberry Mommy Cakes

Birthday Tracker from Eighteen 25

Babysitter Notes Printable from 30 Handmade Days

52 Weeks Savings Challenge from Frugal Coupon Living

Emergency Contact Information Printable from I Should be Mopping the Floor

30 Day No Spend Challenge and Free Ideas for the Weekend from Frugal Coupon Living

Pet Information Kit Printable from Pinch a Little Save a Lot

Jot it Down Notes Printable from DIY Home Sweet Home

Daily and Weekly Cleaning Printable from I Should be Mopping the Floor

Reusable Spring Cleaning Checklist from Craftaholics Anonymous

Home Maintenance Printable from Mary Organizes

Organized Student Binder Printable from The Handmade Home

Bill Payment Printable from A Mom’s Take

Medical Binder Printable from Thrifty Handmade Days

Fitness Command Center Printable from Fitness Fashionista

Contacts Address Printable from Laura’s Crafty Life

1 Year Savings Challenge from Thirty Handmade Days

Financial Money Management Essentials Printable from Pinch a Little Save a Lot

Also check out these Winning Organizational Printables for Kids and Parents. Pin to Pinterest.

Cauliflower Healthy Recipes

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August 12, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Want to lighten up your favorite family recipes? These low-carb Cauliflower Healthy Recipes will change the way you cook. Best of all, your family might not even realize they contain hidden veggies. Cauliflower recipes ideas for appetizers, soups, sides, and main dishes.

Cauliflower Healthy Recipes

If you’ve been watching calories or carbs or you’ve just been trying to eat a little healthier, you’ve probably heard people touting the versatility of cauliflower. But when you stare at that white orb of florets, you may be feeling rather uninspired. If that’s the case, you’re going to love this list of easy, tasty, and crave-worthy cauliflower recipes. No tasteless dishes allowed!

From yummy cauliflower-based snacks and appetizers to main dishes and sides, you’re sure to find a veggie-packed recipe that everyone in your family will love.

Cauliflower Snack and Appetizer Recipes

Hosting a get-together but don’t want to fall off the wagon with your eating plan? These delicious recipes are amazing health-conscious snacks and appetizers that’ll make people say, “I can’t believe this is cauliflower!”

Looking for a guilt-free snack with a kick of flavor? Try our Skinny Buffalo Cauliflower Bites. You can prep and bake them in under 30 minutes, so you should definitely keep a head of cauliflower and bottle of hot sauce on hand at all times, just in case you need something flavorful to munch on. Optional: serve with blue cheese or ranch. | Frugal Coupon Living

Kid-friendly and healthy, these Cauliflower Tots are a sneaky way to get your kids to eat more veggies. They make terrific appetizers for get-togethers with friends, too. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for tater tots, such as ketchup, spicy mayo, or creamy mustard dipping sauces. | To Simply Inspire

When you’re trying to cut carbs, the cravings for crackers and chips can be a real struggle, but no more! These Cauliflower Crackers are crispy, crunchy, dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, and totally healthy. Enjoy them with dips, spreads, in soups, or just as an everyday snack. | Healthy Taste of Life

Cauliflower Parmesan Crisps are another excellent crunchy snack that folks will love regardless of whether they’re watching their carbs or not. They’re made with cauliflower, Parmesan cheese, and a few spices, so they’re simple and budget-friendly. | Will Cook for Smiles

Honey Garlic Cauliflower makes a yummy appetizer, but it’s also incredibly tasty when paired with fried rice to make a complete meal. This recipe isn’t low carb since the cauliflower is breaded and then fried, but you can adjust the flowers for carb-friendlier versions if you’d like.| Flavours Treat

These Cauliflower Fritters with Garlic Dill Aioli are terrific as a snack, brunch, or a side dish. The creamy garlic dill aioli pairs perfectly with the crispy seasoned fritters. | Babaganosh

On a vegan or vegetarian diet? Don’t forget our hidden veggies vegetarian fritters made carrots and zucchini. Your kids will love htem!

This Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso will be a hit at your next get-together. This cauliflower-based recipe is made entirely of veggies, which totally surprises people who try it. There will be no leftovers when you bring this dip to the party. | Spabettie

Homemade hummus is fantastic! And you’re going to flip when you try this tasty Roasted Red Pepper Cauliflower Hummus. It’s full of rich flavor without excess carbs weighing you down. | Keto Cooking Christian

Cauliflower Main Dish Recipes

Perhaps you’re looking for a full-on meal made with cauliflower that’ll give you the comfort food goodness of potatoes or meat but without all the carbs or fat. You’ll never miss those ingredients in these dishes.

Raise your hand if you love jalapeno poppers! Get all the flavors of them in a creamy, delicious, keto-friendly Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Mac & Cheese recipe made with cauliflower. It’s so decadent that you’ll never miss the pasta. | Keto Cooking Christian

Skip the takeout. Make your own lighter version at home. This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is battered, baked, and then smothered in a sticky sauce that’s sweet, spicy, and absolutely scrumptious. | Vegan Huggs

This Cauliflower Scampi with Garlic and White Wine Sauce is a winning weeknight meal that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. This pasta recipe includes cauliflower, plenty of lemon, a yummy white wine sauce and fresh herbs. | Veggie Inspired

Do you want to add more veggies to your diet but also want them smothered in a creamy poblano sauce? If you answered, “Yes!” these Cauliflower Enchiladas are the meal for you. | Foodal

This simple vegetarian meal makes the perfect weeknight dinner for busy folks. The Charred Cauliflower Steaks with Curry Sauce is ready to eat in under 30 minutes and can be cooked in the oven or on the grill. | Peel with Zeal

When the weather gets colder, you’re going to love this Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup. Topped with Parmesan croutons, crumbled bacon, green onions, and sun-dried tomato oil, the flavor combination is out of this world. | The Inspiration Edit

Cook a meal in practically no time—only 25 minutes, in fact. This Sausage Pepper Cauliflower Rice Skillet is super tasty and incredibly easy. If you miss rice, learning how to make delicious cauliflower rice skillets like this one can save your sanity (and your diet)! | Low Carb Africa

Shepherd’s pie is classic comfort food, but the piles of mashed potatoes on top don’t do you any favors if you’re trying to cut carbs. This Mashed Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie recipe, however, is a low-carber’s dream food. The ground beef mixture is topped with a creamy, cheesy cauliflower mash that’s so good you won’t crave those potatoes at all. | Home Cooking Memories

I have to admit—when I began my search for cauliflower recipes, I didn’t think I’d find a breakfast dish. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to come across these Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Breakfast Muffins. Since muffins are usually quite carb-heavy, these seem like a tasty and sensible swap. | Mom Skoop

Cauliflower Tikka Masala is a budget-friendly meal that’s packed with bold, savory flavors. Families who enjoy spicy food are going to love this dish. Roasting the cauliflower gives it maximum flavor before it’s coated in the delicious sauce. | Vegan Huggs

Everyone in the family will devour this Keto Pizza Cauliflower Casserole. It tastes just like a regular pizza, but you can feel good about getting in lots of good-for-you cauliflower for kids who may be rather picky about their veggies. | Home Made Lovely

This Creamy Cauliflower Curry is another quick weeknight meal option that’s perfect for busy evenings. Pair it with steamed basmati rice or some naan bread.| Fun Food Frolic

Cauliflower Side Dish Recipes

These cauliflower recipes include salads and sides that’ll help you round out your favorite meals.

Make tacos and wraps a little healthier by making Cauliflower Tortillas. Not only are they great for taco filling and other meats, but the tortillas make a tasty base for pizza toppings, as well.| Low Carb Yum

Anyone who’s doing keto, low carb, or just looking for healthier, lower-cal, lower-carb options for potatoes should have a recipe for Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes in their arsenal. It’s a dinnertime staple! | The Salty Pot

You could also try this recipe for Crock-Pot Mashed Cauliflower. It’s loaded with sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. | Tammilee Tips

If you want to serve a show-stopping side, try this Garlic and Smoked Paprika Whole Roasted Cauliflower recipe. It is packed with flavor, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. It’s perfect for the holidays or any time of year when you want to make an impressive side dish. | Veggie Desserts

How beautiful is this Roasted Purple Cauliflower Salad? White and purple cauliflower florets are roasted on a sheet pan along with broccoli, oil, and spices, and then tossed together in a delicious salad with a refreshing lemon-garlic salad dressing. | Little Sunny Kitchen

Sometimes, comfort cooking is where it’s at, but you may want the comfort food without all the carbs. Here’s where this Loaded Keto Cauliflower Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese comes in. It’s hearty, packed with veggies, and super creamy and cheesy. Use these metric conversion charts if you don’t have a food scale to measure out the ingredients. | Here to Cook

It’s a healthier twist on a Middle Eastern favorite. This Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh is low-carb and grain-free, making it a healthy, clean salad that everyone can enjoy. It’s a wonderful year-round salad because the ingredients are always available. The dressing is simple and made with just lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper. | The View from Great Island

When Thanksgiving and Christmas come around, you may be missing the traditional stuffing to go along with your turkey if you’re low-carbing. But this Low Carb Riced Cauliflower Stuffing is going to make you feel like you’re not skimping out at all. It’s full of the flavors of traditional stuffing, but without the bread.| Flavor the Moments (see our Gluten Free Thanksgiving Ideas too!)

This Loaded Cauliflower Salad will be your new favorite side. It’s crispy, crunchy, and flavorful. This salad is a terrific potluck dish, especially with summertime foods like burgers, kabobs, and other meats cooked on the grill. | Spend with Pennies

Polenta is comfort food that’s typically made with cornmeal or other grains, but it takes on a healthier spin in this Cauliflower Polenta recipe. It’s warm, creamy, cheesy, and the perfect side to pair with any dish that has gravy or sauce.| Sumptuous Spoonfuls

Pin this list of cauliflower recipes so you’ll always have lighter versions of your favorite foods handy.

Take a look at these Hidden Veggie Recipes for Picky Eaters. They may never know where you hid them! Pin to Pinterest.

Save these Make-Ahead Crockpot Freezer Meals. Pin to Pinterest.

Set Your DVR – Rachael Ray Appearance on Tuesday 11/26

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July 30, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Thanksgiving

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Just a reminder that I, Ashley, will be on The Rachael Ray Show Tuesday 11/26 sharing a fun Thanksgiving Children’s Food Craft perfect for the holiday break with you and your little ones!

Check your local listing and set your DVRs because you will not want to miss these fun and very easy food activities. Get ready to reuse your Left Over Halloween Candy to create oodles of fun and laughter this Thanksgiving break!

View my previous Rachael Ray Announcement Post to see recipes and tutorials for the cookie treats above.

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Awana Grand Prix Cars, Rules, Templates and More!

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Your Awana Grand Prix Resource. Ideas for Awana Grand Prix Cars plus the Grand Prix Race Rules, Pinewood Derby Car Templates and More!

Awana Grand Prix

What is Awana?

Have you ever wondered What is Awana? My older kids have been in Awana for three years, I have taught for two, and it wasn’t until recently I realized Awana was an acronym for “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” as taken from 2 Timothy 2:15.

2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV) reads “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.“

Awana is international evangelical Christian nonprofit organization founded in 1950, headquartered in Streamwood, Illinois. The Awana website tells the story of the organization.

https://www.awana.org/about/

The organization is known not only for Bible verses and evangelism, they also are known for games, activities, and the popular Awana Grand Prix.

Awana Grand Prix Rules

Similar to the Pinewood Derby, the Awana Grand Prix has a set of rules. You can find the Awana Grand Prix Rules here, but keep in mind, rules may very from church to church, location to location.

These Grand Prix Rules tend to be common place.

1.) Cars raced in previous years are not eligible.

2.) Only one car per person may be entered in the race.

3.) Car weight shall not exceed 5 oz.

4.) The chassis should not be lower than 3/8 of an inch from the ground

5.) Race cars may be no longer than 7 inches, nor wider than 2.75 inches, nor taller than 3 inches in
overall height, a

6.) Inside wheel to wheel clearance should be at least 1.75 inches so that the car will run on the race track.

7.) If a car jumps the track during the race, begin the race over. If a car jumps the track three times, it is eliminated.

Awana Grand Prix Template

Once you have your Awana Grand Prix Single Awana Car Kit, you are going to want to design and personalize your car. Keeping in mind, the rules of the race and the car’s dimensions, you can design your car. The best way to give your car shape is using an Awana Grand Prix Template. There are places to purchase these Pinewood Derby Templates. By making a purchase, you are likely getting a unique design that others might not have access to – that is an option.

Free Awana Grand Prix Templates

You can also look for free Awana Grand Prix Templates. We found a a few for you.

Why reinvent the wheel? If you are looking for Derby car templates, ask around. Either people have templates from years before or their kit came with multiple templates and they are willing to share one or two.

Many churches have open workshops where you can work on your Grand Prix car. If this is the case, visit those workshops, use tools and inquire about templates.

Awana Grand Prix Car Ideas

Without further ado, I present you Awana Grand Prix Car Ideas!

Note: Some of these cars appear to not fit dimensions. Confirm with your church or Awana location if you can have accessories that go beyond the width/length/height of the required dimensions.

Josh and the Big Wall Race Car | Create a Work of Heart

Awana Grand Prix Race Track Race Car | Create a Work of Heart

Cheese Car with Mouse Race Car | Creatively Quirky at Home

Bubblegum Race Car | Source

Number 2 Pencil Race Car | Judy Source

Fruit Basket Race Car | Daniel Town Church

Roller Coaster Family Race Car | Daniel Town Church

Big Bend Race Car | Grace & Truth Church

Noah’s Arc Race Car | Grace & Truth Church

Sword of the Spirit Race Car | Brian on Twitter

Super Man Race Car | Grace & Truth Church

Yellow Minions Race Car | Source

Red Lightning McQueen Race Car| Source

Ice Cream Sundae Race Car | Source

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Race Cars | Maximum Velocity

Batmobile Race Car | Mom’s Gonna Snap

Parting the Red Sea Race Car | Create a Work of Heart

The Ten Commandments Race Car | Create a Work of Heart

LEGO Race Car | Boys’ Life

Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper Race Car | STLMotherhood

Army Tank Race Car| Boys’ Life

Enjoy these free Sunday School Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Bible Verse Coloring Pages. Pin to Pinterest.

Save these for later! Church-Approved Halloween Costumes. Pin to Pinterest.

Little Tikes and Step2 Upcycle Ideas

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Little Tikes & Step2 Upcycle Ideas

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We are so inspired by re-use over an excess of buying new. Upcycling allows you to personalize, get creative, save money and save the environment by using something that might otherwise go to the landfill. From Coupes, to Tables, to Playgrounds and more these Little Tikes and Step2 Upcycle Idea mgiht just inspire you to take what is trash and turn it into treasure. You can’t say you aren’t inspired by these ideas!

Little Tikes Makeover and Step2 Toys

First (as seen above), who doesn’t love a New Home Makeover? This Little Tikes Home Makeover after a Craigslist purchase is a winner! Ruthie at Flickr Little Tikes Inspiration Source.

How precious is this Little Tikes Crib Upcycle – such a sweet redo on My Sister’s Suitcase.

Feeling your inner Batmobile? Upcycle and old Step2 Car into a Batmobile like Inhabitots.

Not into superheros? Pimp My Ride with this Coupe Ucycle from Moody Girl Projects.

Heros also come in the form of Firemen – how fun is this Firetruck Coupe Makeover from Sweet Designs.

And for the sweet little girl into Disney, take a look at this Minnie Mouse Cozy Coupe Makeover from Megan Kunkel.

Every car need some gas! Upcycle a Wisk Bottle and make a DIY Cozy Coupe Gas Can from Mother’s Niche.

And if you are on the farm, you might need a mini John Deere Green! Mom Made has a fun John Deere Green Coupe Makeover.

We wish we could find the original source, but we are so inspired by this Plastic Wagon Makeover! Source Unknown.

Ramp up a swing set with bright colors for any gender. We love this Upcycled Swing Set from The Spectacular Attempt.

I remember this classic table growing up. Redo a Plastic Picnic Table with this Upcycle Idea on Warm Fuzzy Purple and Gold.

I also love this Little Tikes Picnic Table Makeover from Yuck to Great on Refashionably Late.

I have seen how fast these turtles can fade. Take a look at this Little Tike Turtle Sandbox Makeover. Source Unknown.

Little Miss Mama also has a great Toy Plastic Home Makeover – I love the bright colors as well as gold roof.

This Upcycled Baby Swing really turned into something fun and attractive on the back porch. Idea from Thrift Aesthetic.

We are so inspired by the Chalkboard Paint added to the top of this Little Takes Table on the Instructables.

Morning by Morning Upcycled a Plastic Desk with paint and fabric – how cute is that!?!

This Play Kitchen Makeover is another great idea from Shoes Off Please.

I love the bright colors used on this Plastic Playground Makeover. Source Unknown.

Choose either a prayer, monogram or a different quote; we love the stenciling used on this Plastic Picnic Table Redo from DIY Showoff.

Free is sometimes good, especially in the case of this Plastic Shopping Cart Makeover from Bliss is Miss.

This Tug Boat Makeover is personalized to this little cutie on Monifique.

Love a good Upcycle? Also take a look at these Pool Noodle Ideas & Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

The Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Christmas, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

The Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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It’s coming! If you know our blog, we are obsessed with The Elf on the Shelf. Every day in November and December we share daily daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Included in these ideas are tips, tricks, and FREEBIES – yes free printables so you can come up with creative elf poses in your home. Take a look at some of our favorite Elf on the Shelf Ideas on the web! See our past Elf on the Shelf Ideas over the years. Enjoy and happy “elfing!”