20 Frugal DIY Kids Valentines

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December 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Valentine's Day

Keep the change in your wallet and make your own love notes with these 20 frugal handmade DIY Kids Valentines.

20 FRUGAL DIY KIDS VALENTINES

Valentine’s Day honors the season of love! When it comes to Valentines they can get cliche, expensive or not offer a personal touch. Have fun with the Kids this February and hand make your own Valentines with these creative ideas! Some include snacks, others include trinkets, many with free printables, and some with candy! Enjoy!

Hooked on You Goldfish Valentines with FREE Printable from Frugal Coupon Living.
Order your Goldfish here!

Play-Doh Valentines with FREE Printable from Time2Save. DOH You Want to Be My Valentine?
Grab these Mini Play-Dohs.

You Rule Valentine with FREE Printable from Relocated Living.
Grab these rulers for your Valentine!

Valentine, You make My Heart Pop with FREE Printable from Frugal Coupon Living.
Grab these Popcorn Bags for your Valentine.

You’re a Great Catch Valentine with FREE Printable from Frugal Coupon Living.
Pick up Rainbow Goldfish for your Valentine.

I Only Have Eyes for You and Other Monster Valentines with FREE Printable from Frugal Coupon Living.
Pick up Rice Krispies Treats for your Valentine.

You’re My Main Squeeze from Frugal Coupon Living.
Pick up GoGoSqueeze Applesauce for your Valentine.

Love Bug Fruit Cups Valentine from Frugal Coupon Living.
Pick up Fruit Cups for your Valentine.

Lollipop Valentines from Design Mom.
Use these 40 FREE Photos from York Photo and Lollipops for your Valentine.

Meant to BEE Valentines with FREE Printables from Just Another Day in Paradise
Use some Burt Bee’s Lip Balm for this one!

Awesome Sauce Apple Sauce Valentine with FREE Printable from Creating Really FREE Awesome Things
You need Applesauce for this Valentine

Valentine’s Day Cootie Catcher with FREE Printable from Lil Luna

Valentine Word Find with FREE Printable from The Happy Scraps
Get Valentine Pencils for your Valentine.

Valentine You Make My Heart Glow with FREE Printable from K Communicated
Grab some Glue Sticks for this Valentine

Hoppy Valentines with FREE Printable from Lil Luna
Pick up plastic jumping frogs for your Valentine.

I’ve Got My Eyes on You with FREE Printable from 36th Avenue
You need Googly Eyes, Pom Poms and Pencils for this Valentine

Valentine Your’e My Main Squeeze with FREE Printable from Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
Pick up GoGoSqueeze Applesauce for your Valentine.

Donut Valentines – I like you a WHOLE Bunch with FREE Printable from Design Mom
Get glassine bags for your Valentine

Super Hero Valentine Lollipops from A Little Bit Funky
Grab Tootsie Pops for this Kid’s Valentine

Paper Airplane Valentines with FREE Printable from No Biggie

Don’t forget the teacher. Take a look at these 20 Teacher Valentines! Pin to Pinterest.

Collect your valentines with these DIY Valentine Mailbox Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Ready to party? Enjoy our 28 Days of Kids Food Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

We love freebies! Don’t forget the FREE Printables for Valentine’s Day – Pin to Pinterest.

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Valentine’s Day Food Ideas for Kids and Adults

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December 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Food Ideas

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Looking to make Valentine’s Day Special? Check out this round-up of food to be used on February 14th. Ideas include breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and party ideas!

Valentine’s Day Food Ideas

1.) Mini Cherry Heart Pies from Frugal Coupon Living

2.) Cupid’s Strawberry Float Recipe from Frugal Coupon Living

3.) Cherry Cheesecake Krispie Treat Bars from Passion 4 Savings

4.) Easy, Elegant Chocolate Souffle from 10 Minute Dinners

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5.) Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts from Frugal Coupon Living

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No-Bake Edible Valentine’s Day Crafts with Food

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December 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Valentine's Day

Classroom Ideas and Valentine parties, we have the best No-Bake Edible Valentine’s Day Crafts (that incorporate food!) These Valentine’s Day recipes are perfect for little hands and older hands alike!

Edible Valentine’s Day Craft

Year’s ago we shared with you our Valentine’s Day Food Crafts. We decided it was time to revamp that post. To step it up. To find some newer Valentine Recipes that you want to make. That are easy and fun for little and big hands!

These Edible Valentine’s Day Crafts can be used with a preschool or elementary school classroom or can be created in your own kitchen – call it your very own Family Valentine’s Day party.

First up, graham cracker love shacks? Yep! Perfectly acceptable in February too! Try these Valentine’s Day Gingerbread Hoses (aka love shacks!) | Frugal Coupon Living

No ingredients involved in these Love Bugs Fruit Cups. So Easy for little hands, you will need some glitter pipe cleaners, foam hearts and wiggly eyes (you can switch out the fruit cups for apple sauce.)| Frugal Coupon Living

We don’t recommend this one for the classroom, but maybe a sweet breakfast treat for valentine’s Day morning; Tic-tac-toe Conversation Heart Toast with peanut butter (or use another spread for allergies!) | Frugal Coupon Living

Sign, sealed, delivered! Have stations at your Valentine’s Day party? While one group is handing out valentines, another group can be making these edible Valentine’s Day cards. | Frugal Coupon Living

We have fun (free) printable to go with these Valentine’s Day Rice Krispies Treats – I Only Have Yes for You! | Frugal Coupon Living

OREO love bugs? I mean, who can say no to an OREO. Makes me like any bug! | Sarah’s Bake Studio

See the full list of supplies you need for these Edible Valentine’s Day Robots – perfect for a preschool craft! | Crafty Morning

Of course you can make this heart Valentine craft for the birds, but it’s also edible for young mouths too. | Natural Beach Living

Love bug juice jugs – an adorable craft for the kids with a sweet after taste! | The Gifted Gabber

These energy bears are a cute, fun and healthy treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day! (Caution if you have a nut allergy.) | Haute and Healthy Living

Get pierced with love. These cupids arrows are so incredibly easy. Salty and sweet. | Craft Create Cook

Make the Valentine’s Day fruit wands. A healthy alternative to a day filled with sugar! | A few Short Cuts

Aren’t these love bugs made from apples the most adorable Valentine’s Party Snack. | Eats Amazing

Turn cutie oranges into Conversation ~~hearts~~ oranges. | Mom Always Finds Out

Valentine Candy Arrows – easy peasy and so cute! | A Subtle Revelry

Who doesn’t love a Twinkie? Two tasty Twinkies create these yummy heart treats! | Smart School House

Icing and graham crackers make these cute edible Valentine envelopes. | The Simple Parent

Icing, string and conversation hearts make this easy Valentine’s Day Necklace craft. | Cute Food For Kids

This heart man snack feels like a winner – strawberries, pretzels and marshmallows. We are in love! | Crafting Chicks

Save these Valentine’s Day Mailbox Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Get crafty with these 18 Valentine Crafts for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Cupid’s Strawberry Float Recipe – Easy Valentine Kids Food Craft

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December 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Holiday, Pinterest, Recipe, Valentine's Day

Cupid’s Strawberry Float Recipe – Valentine Kids Food Craft
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This fun Valentine Food Crafts takes a twist on the Classic Root Beer Float! Use strawberry soda and mix with ice cream for a yummy after school or February Valentine’ s Party Treat!

Ingredients:

Vanilla Ice Cream
Strawberry Soda
Whipped Cream (optional)
Maraschino Cherries (optional)

Directions:

Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a glass.
Slowly add strawberry soda – it will foam a lot!
Optionally you can add whipped cream and a cherry to the top.
Serve with long spoon and straw.

Happy eating – Enjoy!

Cupid’s Strawberry Float Recipe – Easy Valentine Kids Food Craft

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Ingredients

Vanilla Ice Cream
Strawberry Soda
Whipped Cream (optional)
Maraschino Cherries (optional)

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Instructions

Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a glass.
Slowly add strawberry soda – it will foam a lot!
Optionally you can add whipped cream and a cherry to the top.
Serve with long spoon and straw.

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Valentine’s Day Mini Cherry Heart Pies

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December 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Valentine's Day

These Mini Cherry Heart Pies are so easy to make you might find yourself making them more often than February 14th! Using Refrigerated Pie Crust and Cherry Pie Filling, consider including the kids in this easy as 1, 2, 3 Valentine’s Day recipe.

Mini Cherry Heart Pies

Your ideal Valentine’s day might include beautiful flowers, breakfast in bed, a glass of rose, but not mine. My ideal Valentine’s Day includes dessert, namely pie!

With the season of loving being right around the corner, we are excited to share this amazing holiday dessert. Not only is the heart shape perfect for February, but the ease of the recipe will have you falling in love with this heart shaped hand pie.

Consider sharing this recipe as a gift for a teacher or as an after dinner treat for the family. The Valentine’s Day Food Craft is perfect for incorporating little hands, so have your little baker get ready with the sugar and a heart shaped cookie cutter!

Happy baking and enjoy!

Pie Crust Tip! Take a look at our Baking Hacks and Tips for more ideas on how to perfect pie edges!

Mini Cherry Heart Pies Ingredients:

Valentine’s Day Mini Cherry Heart Pies

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 15 mintues
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 0 hours
Yield: 8 1x

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1 box Refrigerated Pie Crust
11 oz Cherry Pie Filling
1 Egg
1 tbsp Milk
White Sparkling Sugar
Heart Shaped Cookie Cutter

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lay out your pie crust and using a 3 to 4″ heart shaped cookie cutter, cut about 16 hearts.
Cut as many shapes as you can, then reroll scraps as needed to get more hearts (get an even number).
Mix your egg and milk to make an egg wash.
Place half of the hearts on prepared pan(s).
Use egg wash to wet the edges of the hearts on the pan.
Place a small amount of the pie filling in the center of each heart.
Make a small x cut in the center of the remaining half of the hearts that are not on the pan.
Place your x heart crust on top of each filled heart and press and crimp edges. A fork can help crimp.
Brush sealed pie with egg wash and dust with sparkling sugar.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until crust is browned.
Allow to cool.

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Mini Cherry Heart Pies Directions:

First, preheat oven to 350.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Lay out your Refrigerated Pie Crust.

I like to lit the pie crust get slightly room temp before the next step.

Using a 3 to 4″ heart shaped cookie cutter, you should get 8 to 10 pies from 1 box of crusts.

Cut as many heart shapes as you can. Reroll scraps as needed for more pieces. You want an even number of hearts to make the top of the pie and the bottom of the pie.

After you are done, mix together your egg egg and milk to make an egg wash.

Place half of the hearts on prepared pan(s).

Next, use egg wash to wet the edges of the hearts on the pan.

Place a small amount of the pie filling in the center of each heart.

Make a small x cut in the center of the remaining half of the hearts.

Place an x heart on top of each filled heart and press and crimp edges. A fork would be nice to help crimp your edges (see our Baking Hacks and Tips for more ideas on how to perfect pie edges!)

Finally, brush sealed pie with egg wash and dust with sparkling sugar.

Bake for 14 to 16 minutes until crust is slightly browned.

Allow to cool and enjoy!

Take the challenge! This recipe was featured on Brit+Co – we would say it has two thumbs up!

Take a look as well at our 28 Days of Kids Food Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

Share your love with your teacher with these Teacher Valentine’s Day Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Elf on the Shelf Rescue Idea

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December 23, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Rescue Idea. Scout Elves rescue a cat stuck in a tree. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Rescue Idea

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial. You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Rescue Idea

In this Elf on a Shelf Rescue Idea, our Scout Elves save a cat. This is an easy Elf on the Shelf Idea for Multiple Elves. One to rescue the cat, one to catch the cat down below with a colander.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

The Elf on the Shelf Dolls
Toy truck with ladder
Toy cat
Kitchen colander

If your child loves animals, be sure to check out all of our Elf on the Shelf Pet Ideas. This includes real pets and scout Elf pets.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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.

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

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas For Two Elves

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December 23, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Double the trouble, double the fun. Get creative with these cute Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Two Elves. Where to buy a second Elf on the Shelf Doll and cute and easy two elf ideas. New original and funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily plus free Elf printables.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas For Two Elves

Let’s chat! I have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. That’s almost 60 new ideas a year, so very close to 500 new ideas. In that time, very few of my ideas include two elves. Why? Because once you introduce a new Elf, expect your child to expect a new Elf each time. It’s just hard to go back. That being said, there are many cute Two Elf on a Shelf Ideas.

Before moving on, remember you can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Can you have 2 Elf on the shelves?

Yes. You can have 2 Elf on the Shelves. You will need to buy an authentic Elf on a Shelf Kit. Creatively Classic Activities and Books (Elf on the Shelf founders) do not sell the dolls individually or in sets of two. You will know you have the REAL Elf on the Shelf Doll if you buy your elf doll in a box with a book.

Where to Buy a Second Elf on the Shelf Doll

However, when introducing a second Scout Elf to the family, you have a few options…

Another Real Elf on the Shelf Set

Minatare Elf on the Shelf

Elf Baby

Any Elf Doll

Elf on The Shelf Fake

Elf on the Shelf Plushee Pals Set

If using a small or miniature Elf, you can have an entire year of a baby Elf on the Shelf and the next year, that mini elf can turn into a larger Elf doll.

For many of Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial. You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Elf on the Shelf ideas for Multiple Elves

Two Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Honestly, most all of the Elf on the Shelf Ideas in the Master List can be used with two scout elves, but these Two Elf on the Shelf Ideas stand out.

Elf on the Shelf Pie Face | Frugal Coupon Living

Rolled Up in Ribbon | Frugal Coupon Living

Warm & Toasty Two Elf on the Shelf | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Snowman Printable | Frugal Coupon Living

Two Elf on the Shelf Dolls Elf Burritos | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Dolls Two Hot Dogs | Frugal Coupon Living

Ooops I Peed Myself Elf on the Self Ideas with Two Elves | Frugal Coupon Living

A Cute Elf on the Shelf Baby two elves ideas | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf Trapeze Two Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Frugal Coupon Living

Elves Saves a Cat from the Tree | Frugal Coupon Living

The End is Near Two Elves on the Shelf Warning | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Thanksgiving Pilgrims | Frugal Coupon Living

World’s Smallest Shrunk Elf on the Shelf | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Mini Pinata | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Two Elves Operation | Hearts and Carts Parties on Instagram

Elf on the Shelf Connect Four | A Little More Blog

Two Elf Dolls with Hulk | Mrs Jescobedo on Instagram

Elves Save Each Other From a Dinosaur | The Roberts Family Elves on Instagram

Elf on the Shelf Elves at the Finish Line Race | Honolulu Family

Elf on the Shelf Elves Have a Snowball Fight | Honolulu Family

Elf on the Shelf Memory Game Night | Deichqueen on Instagram

Elf on the Shelf Proposal |Miss Penny Lane on Instagram

Elves Elf on the Shelf Tied Up | The Roberts Family Elves on Instagram

How to Stop Elf on the Shelf

If having an Elf on the Shelf is too much, you can make your Elf doll a temporary visitor. Sometimes elves do not visit for the entire season. Sometimes they share families. You also can use an Elf on the Shelf Retirement Letter, so your Elf can move on to a new family. One last idea, is having your Elf travel. Using an Elf Postcard, your elf can write a note form the North Pole or Beach. During this time your family will not have Elf while they spend a few days traveling.

The same can be said for having two Elf on the Shelf dolls. You can have your second elf temporarily visit as a friend or relative of your family’s Elf doll. You can also have your Elf retire moving on to a new family who needs to make the nice list.

Elf on the Shelf Printables for Two Elves

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on a Shelf?

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

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

Elf on the Shelf Ribbon Idea

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