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DIY Friendship Kit Tutorial – Clipboard, Box, and Bracelet

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July 6, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

DIY Friendship Kit Tutorial – Bracelet, Box & Clipboard

Remember making friendship bracelets? We used to always pin the ends to our jeans and lug around bags of different color threads. This kit will keep everything in one place and no more safety pins! Personalize the clipboard with fabulous papers that match your personality. Give these as a gift and use different papers to match their favorite color and add a monogram. There are so many ways you can embellish the clipboard! When you’re done, just clip the end of the bracelet to the clipboard and begin creating!

Supplies:

Clipboard
Thread Organizer Box
Mod Podge
E6000 Glue
Acrylic Paint (Chalk Paint would also be fun!)
Paint Brush
Scrapbook Paper
Scissors

Instructions:

First you will need to remove any price tags and paint the back of your clipboard.
While you are painting you will want to pay special attention to painting the edges of your clipboard.
While the paint is drying, begin working on the thread organizer. Select the scrapbook paper that you would like to use to cover the organizer. Measure and cut strips to fit the outside rim of the thread organizer.
Adhere the scrapbook paper on to the organizer using Mod Podge.
You will need one piece of scrapbook paper to cover the top of the organizer. Once the paper is secured and dry, use the E6000 glue (you can use hot glue, but this glue is very strong and will make sure that it does not separate.) to glue the bottom of the thread organizer to the back of the clipboard.
Next we will cover the front of the clipboard with scrapbook paper. I have found the easiest way to do this is to cut a small piece of paper (about 4 inches long and 3 inches wide) and start with the top around the clip. Position the paper and press hard and the edges of the clipboard will leave an indentation. This lets you know where to cut.
Once you have one corner cut, use it as a stencil to create the other side. If you plan on ever covering any more clipboards, I highly recommend making an extra ‘template’ to keep on hand.
Paint around the edges of the front of the clipboard. While the paint is still wet you can open the clip and slide a piece of scrapbook paper as high as it will go. The paint will again, outline the areas letting you know where to cut. Cut your main piece of paper and use Mod Podge to adhere to the front.
Then add the two top areas with Mod Podge around the clip. While it is drying I put a pair of scissors to keep the clip open so the final pieces wouldn’t accidentally move.
Finish with a strip of paper to cover up any seams.
Fill your box with threads, a mini pair of scissors or include a book on friendship bracelet designs to go with your gift! We found some really fun threads including tye-dye and neons that my girls thought were really fun.

We think these friendship bracelets make a great rainy day activity – also look at these other Rainy Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

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July 5, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe

You might be asking Why did Taco Bell discontinue the Mexican pizza? If you are a huge fan of Italian and Mexican, make this easy pizza recipe at home. Recreate the best Taco Bell Mexican pizza at home.

What is your favorite Mexican-Italian Recipe? If I had to name one, it is Mexican Pizza, especially Taco Bell Mexican Pizza.

Why did Taco Bell discontinue the Mexican pizza?

In 2020, Taco Bell discontinued their famous Mexican Pizza. You might be asking, will Taco Bell bring back Mexican Pizza. That has yet to be determined. In a statement form the company, they said it was discontinued to save on packaging prices and to reduce it’s environmental impact.

You too can reduce your environmental impact by staying home and making your own copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza.

What is Mexican Pizza made of?

It is very easy to make Mexican pizza. The ingredients in copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza including ground beef, seasoning mix, tortillas, enchilada sauce, refried canned beans and cheese. You can even add pizza toppings like diced tomatoes and black olives.

The prep time for Mexican pizza is short and it only takes about 5 to 10 minutes to bake Tortilla pizza in the oven. Let’s get started.

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

I love all the copycat recipes I have been sharing with you. Duplicated a Restaurant Recipe is a frugal way to have your favorite treats at home. This Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza will be sure to please the family!

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Ground Beef
1/2 package Taco Seasoning Mix
2 tbsp. Water
8 White Corn Tortillas
16 oz. Refried Beans
1/3 cup Enchilada Sauce
1/3 cup Thick and Chunky Salsa
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup diced Tomatoes
1/4 cup slice Green Onion (green end)
1/4 cup Sliced Black Olives
Vegetable Oil for Frying

Directions

Brown ground beef in a skillet.
Drain excess fat.
Add water and taco seasoning. Mix well.
Allow to simmer for 10 minutes on low.
Remove from heat.
Transfer taco meat to food processor and run until it is a fine consistency.
Heat Oil to 375 on stovetop.
Fry each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side and set on paper towels or paper bag to drain.
Preheat oven to 400.
Spread 1-2 tablespoons of beans on 4 tortillas.
Top beans with the meat mixture.
Top each of these with the remaining tortillas.
Top these tortillas with a blend of enchilada sauce and salsa.
Next add a mixture of the cheeses.
Then top with tomatoes and olives.
Optionally add green onion slices.
Bake in oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Scale

1/2 lb. Ground Beef
1/2 package Taco Seasoning Mix
2 tbsp. Water
8 White Corn Tortillas
16 oz. Refried Beans
1/3 cup Enchilada Sauce
1/3 cup Thick and Chunky Salsa
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup diced Tomatoes
1/4 cup slice Green Onion (green end)
1/4 cup Sliced Black Olives
Vegetable Oil for Frying

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Instructions

Brown ground beef in a skillet.
Drain excess fat.
Add water and taco seasoning. Mix well.
Allow to simmer for 10 minutes on low.
Remove from heat.
Transfer taco meat to food processor and run until it is a fine consistency.
Heat Oil to 375 on stovetop.
Fry each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side and set on paper towels or paper bag to drain.
Preheat oven to 400.
Spread 1-2 tablespoons of beans on 4 tortillas.
Top beans with the meat mixture.
Top each of these with the remaining tortillas.
Top these tortillas with a blend of enchilada sauce and salsa.
Next add a mixture of the cheeses.
Then top with tomatoes and olives.
Optionally add green onion slices.
Bake in oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Rice Krispie Treats

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July 5, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Rice Krispie Treats

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Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? We suggest laying all the ingredients out with Elf the night before and then making these fun Elf on the Shelf Rice Krispie Treats with your child.

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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Ingredients:

6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
10 oz + 1/2 cup Mini Marshmallows
3 Tablespoons Butter

You will also need:

Non-stick Cooking Spray
9 x 13″ Baking Pan
Ice Cream Cone Cookie Cutter (Hobby Lobby) or on Amazon
Tubes or cans of red, green, white, and brown icing
Red Hots
Candy Eyes

Directions:

Place your marshmallows and butter in a large microwave safe mixing bowl.
Microwave for about 2 minutes or until marshmallows start to get puffy.
Stir your marshmallows and butter then mix in your cereal.
Grease your baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray and press your cereal mix firmly into the pan.
Freeze for about 30 minutes or until they start to firm up.
Use your cookie cutter to cut out your ice cream cones or upside down elf heads.
Turn your shapes pointy side up and draw on two small circles with your white icing on the middle of your Rice Krispies.
Place a dab of white frosting onto the back of a red hot and onto the Rice Krispie treat under the eyes.
Now draw on a happy face under the nose with your brown icing.
Then it’s time to draw on the triangle hats with your green and red icing and use your white icing for the hats fur above the eyes.
Top the hat off with a red hat and they are all ready to eat!

Enjoy these Homemade Elf Cookies – Pin to Pinterest.

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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.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Babysitter

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July 5, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We have triplets and an Elf Babysitter. Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? See well over 100s of creative, funny, and original ideas for your Elf!

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Babysitter

We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

Elf Babysitter! We have elf in charge of the triplets today. We used a LEGO man but you could also use elf babies or Barbie Babies.

Supplies Needed:

- Elf on the Shelf or Elf on the Shelf Boy Girl Set
- Mini Babies (in the past we have seen mini elf babies here)

Mini strollers or nursery accessories

Pin Pin Pin, because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We have many more ideas to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Here we have a lot of FREE PRINTALBES! That is our goal, to make Elf easy for you! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

We love printables – especially free ones! Be sure to save these Free Elf on the Shelf Printables. Pin to Pinterest your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Pinterest Boards.

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys. We love some of the creativity coming from Etsy too! Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Bacon and Fresh Corn Ditalini Pasta Salad

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June 30, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Bacon and Fresh Corn Ditalini Pasta Salad

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We are so excited about this recipe! First, it tastes like a million bucks, second your friends will think you are a gourmet cook with this amazing blend of ingredients. Loaded with flavor and texture from the slightly sweet corn, creamy chickpeas, crunchy, salty bacon, creamy goat cheese and tangy tomatoes. It tastes as good as it looks! It’s easy to make and is perfect for a picnic!

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
5 cups cooked Ditalini pasta, (or any small pasta)
6 strips bacon
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 small jalapeño, finely diced
1 garlic clove, crushed or grated
1 15-ounce can chick peas
4-ounces crumbled Goat cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5-6 fresh basil leaves, torn
1 green onion top or a few chives, finely sliced

Directions:

Cook the pasta according the directions on the box. Drain, remove 5 cups and add to a large bowl. You can save the remaining pasta for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Pour off the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the corn to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for about one more minute, or until fragrant.
Add the corn & garlic, bacon, tomatoes, jalapeno, herbs, and chick peas to the pasta and toss to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta salad and stir to combine.
Add the Goat cheese crumbles and gently stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasonings, oil and/or vinegar.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Bacon and Fresh Corn Ditalini Pasta Salad

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living.

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Ingredients

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2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 3 ears)
5 cups cooked Ditalini pasta, (or any small pasta)
6 strips bacon
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 small jalapeño, finely diced
1 garlic clove, crushed or grated
1 15-ounce can chick peas
4-ounces crumbled Goat cheese
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5–6 fresh basil leaves, torn
1 green onion top or a few chives, finely sliced

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according the directions on the box. Drain, remove 5 cups and add to a large bowl. You can save the remaining pasta for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Pour off the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the corn to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for about one more minute, or until fragrant.
Add the corn & garlic, bacon, tomatoes, jalapeno, herbs, and chick peas to the pasta and toss to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white balsamic, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta salad and stir to combine.
Add the Goat cheese crumbles and gently stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasonings, oil and/or vinegar.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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31 FREE Halloween Printables

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June 29, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Free, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Download these 31 creative Free Halloween Printables. Ideas for Halloween class parties, activities, gifts, decorations and more!

Halloween for us is the first sign of the holiday season. We love decorating and beginning with the festivities of bats, witches, spiders, pumpkins and more is always fun. Whatever your tastes and desires, we found the cutest, most creative FREE Halloween printables for ages young to old.

Why do you do with Halloween Printables?

Halloween printables are the easiest way to get gift tags, Halloween games, Halloween décor and more. They are easily accessible with the click of a download button. Having a printer quickly gives you access to many different Halloween resources. If you don’t have access to a printer, is is very easy to print at Staples.

In this list of Halloween printables, wrap an easy and quick low-cost teacher gift. Download Halloween BINGO games or even a family Bucket List for Halloween. You can wrap 2-Liter Soda Bottles and quickly transform the drinks served at a Halloween party. Or as the last werewolf howls, hang an “out of candy” note on the door letting your trick-or-treaters know to not knock as you put the kids to bed.

Halloween Printables

Enjoy these Halloween printables for parties, classroom celebrations, gift ideas, décor and more!

Update: This post was written a number of years ago. Some printables have changed in value and availability.

For the Halloween teacher gift or a gift for a neighbor, try this No Tricks, Just Treats Halloween Gift Tag from Frugal Coupon Living.

Looking for a list of Halloween printable activities, this family bucket list will keep your family organized – Halloween Family Bucket List from Frugal Coupon Living.

It’s fun to trick with treats, boo the neighborhood with this You’ve Been Boo-ed and we’ve been boo-ed pritnable set from Frugal Coupon Living.

Wrap your Halloween party drinks with these a Adorable and Spooky Halloween 2-Liter Shocktails Bottle Labels from Frugal Coupon Living.

Tell a teacher how great they are with this Fa-BOO-lous Teacher Gift Tag from Frugal Coupon Living.

It’s fun to play games, these Halloween Party Games will keep your party guests happy from Frugal Coupon Living.

Take your child (party guests) on a treasure hunt with this series of scavenger hunt riddles in this Halloween Printable Scavenger Hunt from Frugal Coupon Living.

Say goodnight to trick or treaters, download this Sorry Out of Candy Printable Sign from Frugal Coupon Living.

Just insert a treat with this Good to the Last Bite Bag Tag from Polka Dot Chair.

Decorate your empty jars with these FREE Apothecary Labels for Halloween from Lia Griffith.

Replace the gallery wall and the family portraits with these Halloween Silhouette Protrait Printables – Monster, Witch, Clown, and Frankenstein from Frugal Coupon Living.

Forgot your Halloween costume? It’s fine, download these printable Halloween Masks from Mr. Printable.

Decorate with these adorable Black and White Halloween Printables from Ella Claire Inspired.

Will your husband notice the wedding photo is missing when you add this Ghostly Ancestor Halloween Wedding Photos from B. Nute.

Have a wizarding fan? These Harry Potter Printable Book Covers make the perfect Halloween décor printable from Paper Trail Design.

Wrap your flameless candles with these spooky Paper Lantern Printables for Halloween from Lia Griffith.

A Halloween mantle is pretty and so low cost with this Printable Halloween Banner from Love the Day.

Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate, the first one said…. download this Five Little Pumpkins Bag Topper from Balancing Home.

It’s all fun and games with this Halloween printable activity, Halloween Cootie Catcher from Easy Peasy and Fun.

No Tricks, just… well… Twix or Treat Halloween Tag from Eighteen25.

B-I-N-G-O! These cards will bring a fun and lively atmostpher to any Halloween Party – Halloween BINGO Cards printable from Artistic Hen.

Put a treat inside a lunch bag and add this 3-D Printable Halloween Bat from Mom Me.

Nothing makes OREOs more festive and this Happy Halloween Jar Tag from Amanda Parker and Family.

Build a monster with Play-doh and this fun – Build a Monster Play Dough Kit from The Idea Room.

Send a positive message to your trick-or-treators, download this printable Christian Halloween Printable Stickers for your Candy from Happy Home Fairy.

Make your own Mr. Sodahead Boo Juice Printable from Design Dazzle.

Are you into eating Zombie Brains? HOw about yummy Halloween Cupcakes. Add this printable Zombie Brain Cupcake Box from Bren Did.

Wrap any gift with this free Halloween Printable Gift Wrap from Minie Co.

… and take a look at these two fun ideas too!

Tic Tac Halloween Labels from Somewhat Simple.

Ghost Treat Boxes Printable from Minie Co.

We had fun with these 31 Inspiring Halloween Mantles and Tablescapes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our 31 Days of Kid’s Halloween Party Food Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

We think these 31 Halloween Hacks & Tips are pretty fun too! Pin to Pinterest.

Back to School Elf on the Shelf Postcard

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June 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Ready for the new school year? Print your Back to School Elf on the Shelf Postcard. Send a note for the first day or use a generic note to personalize for your child. Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? See well over 100s of creative, funny, and original ideas for your Elf!

Back to School Elf on the Shelf Postcard

We have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past six years. In order to prep for back to school, the seasons to come and of course Elf on the Shelf, we brought you a free note from your elf.

Send a post card from your elf wishing your child a Happy First Day of school (or start to the school year – if the first day has passed.) Let them know you will see them soon. Don’t forget our free Elf on the Shelf postcards from the beach and from the North Pole!

Elf on the Shelf Postcards Printables

We have a number of Elf on the Shelf Postcards.

Supplies Needed:

Printer (or print service)
Pen
Gluestick
Stamp (Grab a Christmas Forever Stamp)
Back to School Elf on the Shelf postcard printable (see below)

Directions:

Print your postcard and cut the front and back of the postcard out. Write your message and address your postcard. Use a glue stick to stick the front and back of the postcard together. Trim the edges as needed so the card aligns perfect. Add a stamp and send in the mail to your child.

Want this Back to School Elf post card. We have two. One with a text overlay that says “Happy First Day of School. See You Soon!” Another version with no text overlay.

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How to Get Your FREE Elf Printables

We also love sharing free Elf printables too. Subscribe and look for a link and password in our inbox. Confirm your email address with the first email. The second will mail will give you the password that allows you to access and download all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables.

By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). It takes time, effort and money to put the freebies forth and I earn when you visit. Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

To Order Your Printables at Staples*:

Download and save your image from this post. (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
Return to Staples print service page.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing. Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
On the left column, choose add file.
Select upload.
Select done.
Give your job a name.
Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
Select add to cart.
Proceed to checkout. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Summer 2019 The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

How To Order from Postable

If you want to ship a postcard form Postable, sign up today. You can $5 off any order of $20. Use promo code MRK8UR86JF at checkout. I use this service for thank you notes, Father’s Day cards, thinking of you notes, and I uploaded my Elf on the Shelf postcard too. Just right click the above image and save to you computer. Upload your own image (or our Elf image.) and create a 4×6 postcard. They will ship your postcard/card, just address it to your recipient.

Our goal is to make Elf on the Shelf easy for you! Be sure to also follow our Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from Frugal Coupon Living other bloggers too.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

We love printables – especially free ones! Be sure to save these Free Elf on the Shelf Printables. Pin to Pinterest your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Pinterest Boards.

Make sure you say good-bye. Look at these creative Goodbye Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Pinterest Boards.

20 Christmas Hacks and Tips

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June 26, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

New and improved, take a look at these 20 (plus) Christmas Hacks and Tips for your Holiday traditions. Make the largest ornament wreath ever to creative ways to store lights and ornaments!

20+ Christmas Hacks and Tips

Sometimes the holiday season never heard the word simple. During the busiest time of year we could all use some insight and tips for the simplest way to decorate, entertain and give to the fullest! We put together the this list of Christmas Tips and Hacks to help simplify your Holiday Season! Take your tree decorating to another level by adding ping pong balls over lights or illuminate your home by hanging lights from the ceiling. Make a gorgeous wreath by simply attaching ornaments to a pool noodle. so simple! Be sure to check out the tips on storing your ornaments and lights too! We love the Santa boot prints, think of the smiles and gasps those will bring! Add the rich red to your décor and entertaining with cranberries, so many cute ideas here! Happy Holidays!

Also take a look at our other Christmas Posts….

CHRISTMAS HACK #1: Decorate the tree with different size bulbs, larger and smaller to create a magic look. Hack from Vintage Revivals.

CHRISTMAS HACK #2: Recreate Christmas lights with ping pong balls from Advanced Mischief (no longer available.)

CHRISTMAS HACK #3 Hosting a cookie exchange or sending home leftovers, Do this quick and easy DIY Paper Plate Basket from It’s Always Autumn. Don’t forget our FREE Cookie Exchange Printables.

CHRISTMAS HACK #4: Glue candy canes together and use as place card holders form Industrious Justice.

CHRISTMAS HACK #5: Plan ahead! See how many lights, ornaments, and and garland you need for your trip in this Christmas Tree Decorating Tip from Style at Home.

CHRISTMAS HACK #6: Make Festive Ice with Cranberries from Two Twenty-One.

CHRISTMAS HACK #7: Use a garment bag for gift wrap from Rachel Hollis.

CHRISTMAS HACK #8: Glue cups to cardboard to put away Christmas Ornaments and Decorations from Moms Party Cafe.

CHRISTMAS HACK #9: Make a mantel wreath with pool noodles and ornaments from Sweet Pickins Furniture. Do not forget our Pool Noodle Hacks!

CHRISTMAS HACK #10: Debug pinecones before decorating from House of Hepworths.

CHRISTMAS HACK #11: Create snowflakes on a window with a hot glue gun from U Create Crafts.

CHRISTMAS HACK #12: Use paint chips to make gift tags from Southern State of Mind.

CHRISTMAS HACK #13: Magically decorate the home hallway with stringed icicle lights from Nest of Posies.

CHRISTMAS HACK #14: Store Christmas lights on a Hanger from WikiHow

CHRISTMAS HACK #15: Make Santa’s footprints with this tip from The Party Artisan (no longer available).

CHRISTMAS HACK #16: Decorate a window with greenery and ornaments using a curtain rod and wire from Home Stories A to Z.

CHRISTMAS HACK #17: Make Christmas topiaries out of wire tomato cages and stringed lights from 17 Apart.

CHRISTMAS HACK #18: String cranberries or popcorn using dental floss to create a festive garland from Queen of Free.

CHRISTMAS HACK #19: Water a tree with a Pool Noodle in this Christmas Hack from Create Craft Love.

CHRISTMAS HACK #20: Melting chocolate? Use a slow cooker from The Yummy Life.

CHRISTMAS HACK #21: Upcycle old cereal box into a sturdy Christmas Bag from Frugal Coupon Living.

CHRISTMAS HACK #22: Likewise, you can use an old Pringles Can to make cookies and a cute wrapping cylinder from Frugal Coupon Living.

CHRISTMAS HACK #22: Cooking Breakfast? Cookie Cutters can help shape your pancakes from One Magical Home.

CHRISTMAS HACK #24: Take an Ugly Christmas Sweater Party a step further with this Christmas Bow Skirt from Something Delightful.

CHRISTMAS HACK #25: Take a look at this creative way to hang Christmas Wreaths without destroying your furniture, cabinets and doors from Timmons Family.

Enjoy these Frugal Living Dollar Store Christmas Decorations. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these DIY Christmas Gift Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.