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Upcycled Craft | Jellyfish Water Bottle

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July 18, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Upcycled Craft | Jellyfish Water Bottle

This is a fun upcycled craft for the kids. Reuse an old water bottle and cut it down to create this fun jellyfish water bottle. We luckily didn’t have to buy anything because all the supplies were laying around our home. We love the blue and orange contrast but you could have fun create rainbow legs with pinks, yellows, greens, oranges, blues and more. This is a fun idea for Earth Day on March 20th. We also think it’s a cute idea to take into the preschool classroom for a summer craft session. Show us how yours turns out. We can’t wait to see!

Supplies:

Empty plastic bottle
A mix of blue and green craft paints
Foam paint brush
1 1/2″ thick sheer orange ribbon
Hole puncher
Googly eyes
Scissors
Hot glue/hot glue gun

Directions:

Cut the bottom of your water bottle off, about 3-4″ from the bottom and dry out the inside with a towel.
Use a hole puncher to punch holes every 3/4″ across the open end edge.
Squirt a small amount of blue and green paints onto a palette of a paper plate, paint the outside of your plastic bottle, and let dry.
Cut your ribbon into 12″ pieces, place one piece at a time halfway into a punched hole, and tie into a knot until each hole has a ribbon.
Carefully hot glue two googly eyes onto the front of your blue bottle.

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Summer Crab Beach Cupcakes

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

Summer Crab Beach Cupcakes

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Are you feeling ready for summer? We are! We are dreaming of toes in the sand, the waves on the shore and little crabs scurrying past your toes. These cupcakes are simple, made with a box of cake mix, but are so much fun after being transformed into a kid’s food craft. Perfect for a beach weekend, beach party and more!

Ingredients:

Directions:

Prepare your cupcakes as directed on box and let them cool.
Frost your cupcakes and dip the top of them into a bowl of graham cracker crumbs.
Break your toothpicks in half and cut your lifesavers in half.
Stick your toothpicks into orange gum drops and stick the other ends of your toothpick into the curved side of the orange.
Now stick two toothpick ends into your orange life savers, then stick the other ends into the sides of your orange with the round side facing down.
Put a little black frosting (or your white frosting) on the back of your candy eyes, then press your eyes on the back of the gumdrops.
Stick a full size toothpick into the bottom of your crab and the stick the end into the top of your cupcake.

Summer Crab Beach Cupcakes

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Box cake mix
Can of vanilla frosting
Crushed graham crackers
Candy orange slices
Orange gum drops
Orange gummy life savers
Candy eyes
Black gel frosting
Toothpicks
Optional: Beach Umbrellas

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Instructions

Prepare your cupcakes as directed on box and let them cool.
Frost your cupcakes and dip the top of them into a bowl of graham cracker crumbs.
Break your toothpicks in half and cut your lifesavers in half.
Stick your toothpicks into orange gum drops and stick the other ends of your toothpick into the curved side of the orange.
Now stick two toothpick ends into your orange life savers, then stick the other ends into the sides of your orange with the round side facing down.
Put a little black frosting (or your white frosting) on the back of your candy eyes, then press your eyes on the back of the gumdrops.
Stick a full size toothpick into the bottom of your crab and the stick the end into the top of your cupcake

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Pair your crab cupcakes with these Giant Squid Cupcakes. Pin to Pinterest.

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Enjoy these other summer recipes!

S’mores Recipes that Will Change Your Life!

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July 12, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

S’mores Recipes that Will Change Your Life!

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If you don’t know a s’more, I can declare you un-American, right? What is it about a s’more that everyone loves? A s’more is a traditional nighttime campfire treat popular consisting of a fire-roasted marshmallow and a layer of chocolate sandwiched between two pieces of graham cracker. As the love of s’mores has spread, so has the traditional recipe and occasion where it is served. We found for you some of our favorite chocolate, marshmallow, graham cracker treats that have evolved into dips, pies, brownies, milkshakes and more. These S’mores Recipes that will change your life, or at least change the way you eat this traditional dessert!

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S’mores Cupcakes | Garnish & Glaze

S’mores Dessert Trifle in a Jar | Mom Endeavors (this is also on our Summertime Mason Jar Recipes)

S’mores Milkshake with Roasted Marshmallows | Frugal Coupon Living

Turtle S’mores Bites | The First Year

Toasted S’more Truffle Pops | Ashlee Marie

Doughnut S’mores | Oh Bite It

Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores | Cooking Classy

S’mores Monkey Bread | Sweet C’s Designs (this is also in our Pillsbury Crescent Rolls Recipes )

Easy Oven S’mores Dip | Celebrating Sweets

S’mores Bread Pudding for Two | Table for Two

S’mores Pie | Gimme Some Oven

S’mores Muddy Buddies | Like Mother, Like Daughter

Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores | Frugal Coupon Living

Easy S’mores Pretzel Bites | Crafty Recipes

Easter Peeps S’mores Recipe | Frugal Coupon Living

Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Bars | The Sweet Life

Nutella S’mores Pretzel Bark | Go Go Go Gourmet

Fluffy S’mores Dip | Homemade Hooplah

S’mores Crescent Rolls | Lemon Tree Dwelling

S’mores Rice Krispie Treat Pinwheels |Mom on Time Out (as seen on our Rice Krispie Treats for Every Season and Taste)

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Back to School Snack | Apple OREO Pops

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July 9, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Apple OREO Pops

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Apples, School Buses, Chalkboards…. everything back to school. When it gets close to August, I get so excited about all things back to school – maybe it’s the former teacher in me. These Apple OREO Pops are so exciting as a first week of school snack, perhaps surprise the kids after the first day of school!

Ingredients:

Supplies:

Directions:

Separate your OREOs in half.
In a small microwave safe bowl, melt your chocolate melts on 50% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Dip an end of a lollipop stick into your melted chocolate and place the stick onto one half of your OREO.
Add another dot of melted chocolate to the center of your Oreo on top of your lollipop stick and sandwich your cookie back together.
Let the cookies sit for about 10 minutes.
Roll out your green fondant into dime sized balls and shape into a small leaf.
Use the end of a knife to indent leaf lines into your leaves.
Break each pretzel in about 4 pieces to use for Apple stems.
Now hold your stick and dip your OREO into your melted chocolate, using a small spoon to make sure you cover the entire OREO.
Lay your chocolate covered OREOs onto a piece of parchment paper.
Place a fondant leaf and chocolate pretzel piece on the top of each OREO.
Once all your OREOs are covered transfer to a new piece of parchment paper and set in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Back to School Snack | Apple OREO Pops

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

OREOs (not double stuffed)
Wilton Red Candy Melts
Green Fondant
Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Parchment Paper
Small Microwave Safe Bowl
Small Spoon
Lollipop Sticks
Kitchen Knife

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Instructions

Separate your OREOs in half.
In a small microwave safe bowl, melt your chocolate melts on 50% power for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Dip an end of a lollipop stick into your melted chocolate and place the stick onto one half of your OREO.
Add another dot of melted chocolate to the center of your Oreo on top of your lollipop stick and sandwich your cookie back together.
Let the cookies sit for about 10 minutes.
Roll out your green fondant into dime sized balls and shape into a small leaf.
Use the end of a knife to indent leaf lines into your leaves.
Break each pretzel in about 4 pieces to use for Apple stems.
Now hold your stick and dip your OREO into your melted chocolate, using a small spoon to make sure you cover the entire OREO.
Lay your chocolate covered OREOs onto a piece of parchment paper.
Place a fondant leaf and chocolate pretzel piece on the top of each OREO.
Once all your OREOs are covered transfer to a new piece of parchment paper and set in the freezer for 10 minutes.

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Also enjoy our Back to School Kid Snack Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

We also are crazy about our Back to School Apple Cupcakes – how could you not be? Pin to Pinterest.

Back to School Snack | Chalkboard Cookies & Edible Chalk

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July 9, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Chalkboard Cookies with Edible Chalk

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It’s just about here, Back to School Season and we are so excited over these Chalkboard Cookies with Edible Chalk! They make a perfect first week of school snack, perhaps surprise the kids after the first day of school! We also think they would be a fun classroom treat!

Ingredients:

Sugar cookies –

Black icing-

Chalk –

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl beat together your softened butter and sugar.
Now mixing your egg and vanilla.
Then mix in your flour and salt.
Form into a large dough ball, wrap, and set in the fridge for 1 hour.
Roll your dough out with a rolling pin and use a cookie cutter to cut out your shapes (add a little extra flour if it gets too sticky.)
Place your cookie dough shapes onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Bake your cookies for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Let your cookies cool.
While your cookies are cooling, in a large mixing bowl, mix together your powdered sugar, milk, light corn syrup and, almond extract, and black food coloring in until you have a thick icing.
Pour your icing into a decorating bottle.
Now in a small microwave safe bowl, heat your white chocolate wafers on 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Scoop your melted white chocolate into a plastic bag and cut the corner off.
Squeeze your white chocolate into your large plastic straws and set them in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
Now use your decorating bottle to outline your cookies with your black frosting, and then fill them in.
Use a toothpick to push on some end of the straw to push our your fake chalk and break into small chalk size pieces.

Back to School Snack | Chalkboard Cookies

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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2 Cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup softened butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons milk
2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 drops black liquid gel food coloring
Smoothie straws
Wilton white chocolate melting candy

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Instructions

In a large mixing bowl beat together your softened butter and sugar.
Now mixing your egg and vanilla.
Then mix in your flour and salt.
Form into a large dough ball, wrap, and set in the fridge for 1 hour.
Roll your dough out with a rolling pin and use a cookie cutter to cut out your shapes (add a little extra flour if it gets too sticky.)
Place your cookie dough shapes onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Bake your cookies for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Let your cookies cool.
While your cookies are cooling, in a large mixing bowl, mix together your powdered sugar, milk, light corn syrup and, almond extract, and black food coloring in until you have a thick icing.
Pour your icing into a decorating bottle.
Now in a small microwave safe bowl, heat your white chocolate wafers on 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Scoop your melted white chocolate into a plastic bag and cut the corner off.
Squeeze your white chocolate into your large plastic straws and set them in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
Now use your decorating bottle to outline your cookies with your black frosting, and then fill them in.
Use a toothpick to push on some end of the straw to push our your fake chalk and break into small chalk size pieces.

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Also enjoy our Back to School Kid Snack Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

We also are crazy about our most recent food craft – Apple OREO Pops. Pin to Pinterest.

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for June 2018

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July 6, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Witness the top pins on Pinterest for the month of June 2018. Make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for June 2018

It was our goal to get you the top 5 pins for June 2018 before the end of June as some were great July Fourth Hacks. Since summer activities and a busy schedule with five kids didn’t let me, be sure to save for next year July Fourth Hacks (you can pin it to Pinterest here!)

I encourage you to pin the pins below for later to your favorite Pinterest boards and make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest! We appreciate your following and thank you for joining our Pinterest community.

Look back at our top pins for May 2018. Happy Pinning!

Free Sunday School Printables. Get your printables Here. Does summer have your Sunday School a little off schedule. Take a look at some of these creative Sunday School Printables. Use during summer or save some ideas for Easter, Christmas and other Christian holidays. This would be great to share with your child’s Sunday school teacher. Pin this Idea to Pinterest.

Remodeled Bathroom Ideas. Get your ideas Here. Updating your bathroom? Sticking to a budget? Take a look at these creative bathroom makeovers for individuals on a budget! Save money, have fun, make it look like a million bucks! Pin this Idea to Pinterest.

Winning Car Hacks for Mom. Get hacks and tips Here. Hey mom, take a look at these car hacks. Three are my favorite – the cereal container, the mason jar with holes and the diaper wipes box – guess what you can do with each. Pin this Idea to Pinterest.

Dorm Room hacks and Tips. Get your Dorm Room Ideas Here. Have a child headed off to school? Take a look at these dorm room hacks and tips for decorating. These ideas are also great for teen bedrooms and young adult apartment living. Enjoy! Pin this Idea to Pinterest.

Midsummer Night Patio Ideas. Get your tips Here. This is one of our more popular posts. Take a look at ideas for your patio decor. From the most perfect lighting, ambiance and ideas to create the most perfect home escape and getaway. Also check out our curb appeal ideas. Pin this Idea to Pinterest.

Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges

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July 5, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges

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We have shared with you some great camping recipes including our favorite – the S’mores Campfire Cones! With this recipe we wanted something for breakfast and thought to combine the sweet juices of an orange and the amazing flavors of a cinnamon roll. This recipe includes ONLY TWO INGREDIENTS so there isn’t much to pack for your camping trip. It can also be made in the oven, just follow the steps on the outside of your cinnamon roll package. We think it is something you will have out at the campground and also on a lazy Sunday morning at home!

Ingredients:

Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
6 Large navel oranges

You will also need…

Spoon
Knife
Aluminum Foil

Directions:

Cut your oranges in half.
Use a hand juicer to juice your fresh oranges or scoop out the insides of your oranges with a spoon and eat.
Open up your cinnamon rolls and place one dough inside of each orange.
Press your cinnamon roll inside your orange.
Wrap in aluminum foil and place on your fire for 25-30 minutes or until your dough is cooked.
After cooked, place a spoonful of icing on each cinnamon roll.
Now enjoy a fresh orange cinnamon roll!

Camping Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

Scale

Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
6 Large navel oranges

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Instructions

Cut your oranges in half.
Use a hand juicer to juice your fresh oranges or scoop out the insides of your oranges with a spoon and eat.
Open up your cinnamon rolls and place one dough inside of each orange.
Press your cinnamon roll inside your orange.
Wrap in aluminum foil and place on your fire for 25-30 minutes or until your dough is cooked.
After cooked, place a spoonful of icing on each cinnamon roll.
Now enjoy a fresh orange cinnamon roll!

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10 Things to Do in Washington DC with the Kids

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June 28, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Travel

Washington DC with the Kids

{10 Things to Do with the Kids in DC}

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If you have kids and live in the DC area, it only makes sense to get out there and explore what this awesome city has to offer. Whether you’re new to this area or just want to get out and re-explore the nation’s capital with your kiddos, here are 10 things to do with kids in DC.

Hello Bei Bei! The Smithsonian Zoo debuted their newest 5 month old Panda bear today! #pandastory #beibei

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1.) The National Zoo – One of our favorite things to do in the DC area with our kids is the National Zoo. This 163-acre zoological park is in the heart of Washington, D.C. They are home to 2,000 individual animals. Open to the public 364 days a year, it is free to visit but does cost to park. Try public transportation as both the Woodley Park and Cleveland Park Metro stops are within walking distance of the Zoo.

2.) National Air and Space Museum – If your kids love to learn there are two National Air and Space Museums. There is one on the mall (the area of DC where most Smithsonian Museums are located) and one out near the Dulles airport (our favorite) in Virginia. The museums maintain the world’s largest and most significant collection of aviation and space artifacts. Take a look at Wright Flyer, Apollo 11, the Space Shuttle Discovery, and more! No matter which location you’re close to, you can check it out!

3.) National Museum of Natural History – We are huge history buffs around here, so going to the National Museum of Natural History is a no-brainer. If you’ve never been to this museum before, it’s focused on everything from bones to mammals to mummies to Human Origins. The African Elephant the exhibit most recognizable but also check out the live butterfly pavilion, Tarantula feedings, the biggest blue diamond in the world, and a Live Coral Reef.

4.) International Spy Museum – Feeling like James Bond? This is one of the most fun museums in the DC area and kids love it. There are tons of exhibitions, experiences, and educational programs to dive into. The mission of this museum is to explore the craft, practice, history, and contemporary role of espionage. It is really neat how each museum has special details for children to make the visit engaging and exciting.

5.) National Mall – Don’t be confused, this is not a place for shopping. The mall is a park in the art of the District where you can see dozens of museums, monuments, and the White House. Walk from the Capital, down the large row of Smithsonian Museums, past the Washington Monument, glimpse the White House, pass the WWII Memorial, see the beautiful Reflecting Pool and finish at the LIncoln Memorial – a great spot to catch the sunset! Although it’s called a “mall”, your brain will be the only thing receiving new inventory as it is a rich place for exploring.

6.) A National’s Game – “Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd…” Whether you’re a fan of baseball or not, going to a National’s Game is a must for any bucket list. You might even feel like a local!

Finally braving the city after the large rush of inauguration visitors. Today’s trip is to the Natural History Museum to visit Q?rious Microscope Lab. You can view dinosaur bones, insects, minerals, animals and so much more…. any idea what that yellow eye staring back at us is? It’s the lesser bird-of-paradise.

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7.) The Spark Lab located in the National Museum of American History – We visit the Spark Lab at least once a month if not more often. It is a great place for my girls, ages 6 and 7, to try hands on experiments with the knowledge and supervision of some pretty smart volunteers. It also brings a love and passion for science and technology, something I love having instilled at such young ages. While you are in the American History Museum, be sure to see the Flag that Inspired the Star-Spangled Banner. Also take a look at The Natural History Museum and go to their hidden gem, Q?rious Microsope Lab.

8.) U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing – This is such a cool place for kids to visit in the DC area. Of course it’s unique because it’s not every day kids can see where currency is made and engraved. Whether you’re visiting or live in the DC area, you have got to check out this place. I visited as a young kid and it is the place I remember most!

A lot of history is being uncovered by these two girls at the Newseum in DC…. did you use your Bank of America card for a FREE museum entrance today? @newseum #bankofamerica #museumsonus #newseum #dc

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9.) Newseum – This kid friendly DC attraction is best for older kids as it features dramatic pictures and stories that made the national news. Exhibits include 9/11, the Vietnam War, and a section of gripping Pulitzer Prize winning photos. Bank of America cardholders can get free admittance the first weekend of the month. You can also buy tickets online to save 15%.

10.) The National Harbor – This awesome place to visit is located in the District in Maryland. I suggest going toward the end of the day, it is a great place to watch the sun set and grab a bite. You can literally shop, dine, play, and stay at The National Harbor. We love the Gaylord National. Seasonally, both ICE (winter) and movies and the park (summer) are great. Recently, they have added a casino, MGM National Harbor. You do have to travel a little to get to it. The best way is by car, try UBER and get your first ride free!

Since moving to DC, we have been able to experience so many places, full of rich history. We love learning and exploring, so DC is the perfect place for us. Have you ever visited any of these 10 places for kids in DC? I’d love to hear your experience!

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