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Painted Plates Craft with McCain Smiles #JoyintheKitchen

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published date: October 11, 2016
modified datt: December 15,2016

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of McCain Foods, Inc. The opinions are entirely my own.

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Painted Plates Craft with McCain Smiles

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You have seen from past posts how much we love homemade gift ideas. There of course is something “frugal” about a DIY gift but more importantly, there is something personal. The fall season is of course a great time to do these crafty things. The activities of the season can be costly and sometimes creating a gift from home not only saves money it can emphasize the importance of the season, spending time with family and creating and presenting a present that required thought and time.

We had fun making these painted plates and mugs with painter makers. While we made them for our family and had a little side fun creating a people food craft we could also eat, they also would be great gift ideas for the grandparents this holiday season!

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Painted Plates Craft

Supplies:

  • Painters markers
  • Plain white plates/mugs
  • Newspaper

Directions:

  1. Wipe off each plate or mug surface with a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol and let air dry.
  2. Use your markers to draw fun pictures of your family – make sure to date them!
  3. Let your plates completely dry.
  4. Place your plates onto a baking pan and into the oven at 225° for 30 minutes (do not preheat your oven).
  5. Let your plates cool off completely, hand wash well before use.

In our afternoon craft activity we shared some McCain Smiles Fries. They are made with real potatoes and seasoned with sea salt. We added some ketchup for a yummy after-school snack while we crafted. I found the fries in the frozen section at our local grocery store.

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If you are in a pinch, also check out the McCain 5 Minute Fries, also made with real potatoes but they only take 5 minutes to cook! For dinner, my family enjoyed the McCain Sweet Potato Fries. We served with Italian chicken and Brussels sprouts. Yes, my kids love Brussels sprouts – cut them up, season with salt, pepper and olive oil and toss in the oven for 1 hour at 350 degrees. You can serve either of these on your painted plates, I just suggest hand washing over using the dishwasher.

How does your family celebrate the beginning of fall together?

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Piano Practice

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published date: November 03, 2016
modified datt: December 15,2016

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Piano Practice

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Having trouble with getting practice to occur with a music instrument? Place Elf by the practice area – he is watching!  Today Elf participates in piano practice!

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.

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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FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

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.

Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Tic-Tac-Toe

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published date: November 04, 2016
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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Tic-Tac-Toe

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This idea is SOOO easy, which means save it for “one of those nights!” We made a tic-tac-toe game with peppermints and chocolate chips – because what other flavors would be better this time of year!?!

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.

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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FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

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.

Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf is Taped to the Wall

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published date: November 05, 2016
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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf is Taped to the Wall

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Help and Elf out! Elf is taped to the wall and can’t get down! This is another easy Elf on the Shelf idea for a night where it’s hard to get much else together!

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.

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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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

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More FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

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.

Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Cereal Countdown

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published date: November 06, 2016
modified datt: December 15,2016

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Cereal Countdown

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How many days until Christmas? Use cereal to write it out! We have fun with these  fruit loops and are little gal elf. Also try Cheerios, M&Ms, chocolate chips, you name it!

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.

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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We love our latest, FREE Elf on the Shelf Behavior Chart Cheer-O-Meter. Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

DO NOT MISS these other Elf on the Shelf Posts:

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Personalized Note  – Pin to Pinterest

More FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

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.

Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Texas Holdem Game

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Texas Holdem Game

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It looks like it’s a close game, not sure who will be the winner in this Elf Texas Holdem Tournament! Use some golden chocolate coins, make your own cards or use a larger “human-sized” set and display a game of Texas Holdem… or perhaps go-fish!

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.

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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We love our latest, FREE Elf on the Shelf Behavior Chart Cheer-O-Meter. Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

DO NOT MISS these other Elf on the Shelf Posts:

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Personalized Note  – Pin to Pinterest

More FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

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.

Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Naughty or Nice?

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Naughty or Nice?

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Who has been naughty or nice? Make a list and have fun with it! We created a little fax sheet with a list of who has been good and bad. Of course Zoe the dog got in trouble and we had an issue with a certain politicians ideas, but everyone in the home got on the nice list!. This goes great with our FREE Elf on the Shelf Behavior Chart Cheer-O-Meter!

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.

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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We love our latest, FREE Elf on the Shelf Behavior Chart Cheer-O-Meter. Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

DO NOT MISS these other Elf on the Shelf Posts:

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Personalized Note  – Pin to Pinterest

More FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

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.

Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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DIY Painted Boxes – School Supplies, Planters & More

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published date: November 08, 2016
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DIY Painted Boxes – School Supplies, Planters & More

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We have had fun crafting! This little craft inspired our homework center this year (take a look at more Homework Center Ideas.) Find some wooden boxes (we got our set of 3 at Target for $7) and have fun with craft paint to make this abstract look.

Supplies:


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Directions:

  1. Lay a piece of old newspaper down before you start working.
  2. Place a piece of painters tape at an angle from the bottom left corner to the top center of your large block and another piece at an angle from the bottom right corner to the top center.
  3. Press your tape smooth and paint the triangle you created with two coats of pink paint.
  4. Now place a piece of painters tape at an angle from the bottom right corner to the left corner of your medium sized box and press the tape down smooth.
  5. Paint your second triangle on your medium sized box with two coats of your teal paint and let dry.
  6. Now place a piece of painters tape at an angel from the bottom left corner to the top right corner of your small box and press smooth.
  7. Paint your smallest triangle with two coats of your blue paint and let dry.
  8. Repeat to all sides of each box (optional).
  9. Peel the painters tape off all sides and fill with your desk supplies.

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Take a look at these Kids DIY Back to School Crafts and School Supplies. Pin to Pinterest.

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We also think these would look great in a dorm room! Check our our Dorm Room Hacks & Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

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