Quick High Protein Breakfast Recipes

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March 24, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

If you are watching your waistline or desiring to eat healthier, these High Protein Breakfast Recipes are a great way to start your day. Save time and energy as they are not only quick but also easy for mornings on the go!

High Protein Breakfast Ideas

Why Eat a High Protein Breakfast?

Guys, I did it. I am back down to my pre-baby weight! After having my twins 18 months ago, I wanted to lose weight fast, and I knew I had to start with eating right. Now that I’ve accomplished my goal, I want to help others who are struggling with their pregnancy weight loss. While it wasn’t insanely difficult, it did take about six weeks of dedication and steadfast commitment. Besides fitness, the most important thing I changed was my diet, and adding high protein breakfast foods to my days made the world of a difference!

My Plan for Fast Weight Loss

I wanted to incorporate exercise into my weekly routine to make losing weight a lot faster, so I joined Orange Theory in September 2018. By late February 2019, I hadn’t lost much weight, but that didn’t concern me too much. Muscle is denser than fat —while they weigh the same, muscle takes up much less space —and I saw incredible changes in muscle and in my muscle tone. After six months of getting my body fit and toned, I turned my attention to my diet.

Following a High Protein Diet for Weight Loss

During the time I was breastfeeding, I was eating an entire pack of OREOs every two to three days (I wasn’t sharing either!). I needed the calories, but the sugar and fat were definitely not helping. I was only ten pounds above my pre-pregnancy weight, so I decided it was time to take the plunge and get rid of the remaining weight. Beach season was rapidly approaching and I wanted to look my bikini body best!

Counting calories is a huge no-no for me, but I made a point to eat less and in moderation. My most important meals were breakfast and lunch, which I made sure were packed with protein and nutrient-dense. Usually, I would have a protein shake or a protein bar to make it a quick, easy, nutritious meal replacement. I didn’t snack in between meals (getting Invisalign during this time helped with that), and then I ate the same dinner my family had. If they had fajitas, I traded the tortilla for lettuce for a healthy, low-calorie meal. If they ate pulled pork sandwiches, I tossed my pork over salad or only took half a bun to cut back on carbs without sacrificing protein.

My Quick Weight Loss Diet

By being strict on my diet plan to lose weight, I was able to do it QUICKLY (that was important —because we all want to lose weight fast and easily) and effectively. I drank a lot of Bubly, which has zero calories and zero sweeteners BUT the fizz and taste help curb my cravings! Focusing on eating a healthy protein breakfast helped me the most because it was the easiest way to get off on the right foot and maintain my cravings during the day.

Best Weight Loss Protein Products

My favorite morning protein powder for healthy protein shakes is BSN SYNTHA-6 Edge Protein Powder in Vanilla Milkshake. Vanilla seems to be the most versatile. I always throw in a very large handful of spinach when I add it to smoothies because you can’t taste it, and your body loves it! Another good shake blend is Chocolate Milkshake Protein Powder. If you add a small touch of peppermint extract, it tastes just like mint chocolate chip! Protein bars are by no means a five-star dessert, but they fill you up and get the job done. This Birthday Cake Thin bar was my favorite.

What is a High Protein Breakfast?

To start your day off right, curb cravings, and prevent that dreaded midday crash, you’re going to need lots of protein in your breakfast. If you’re looking for breakfast foods high in protein, make sure your kitchen is stocked with foods like greek yogurt, turkey sausage, eggs, and crunchy peanut butter, which all have 8-20 grams of protein per serving. Having plain yogurt every morning can get pretty tiresome, so I’ve put together a list of the best, quick high protein breakfast recipes for weight loss.

These High Protein Breakfast Ideas are here to give you a jump start to the day. Whether looking for more energy or wanting to drop a few pounds, these are some tasty (and super easy) recipes for you to accomplish your goal. Enjoy!

Energy bites are so easy and flavorful —anyone can make them! These perfect No Bake Energy Bites {Cheerful Choices} pack so much flavor in one bite. Plus, they’re full of protein and fiber to keep snacking at bay.

These Turkey Sausage Spinach Cups {Haute and Healthy Living} are a great way to pack protein into your day. They’re an easy, portable, and healthy protein breakfast or snack option, and you can even make them ahead of time for hectic days! If you prefer a high protein veggie breakfast without the meat, you can totally leave out the sausage.

If you’re looking for high protein breakfasts for weight loss, perfecting your Soft or Hard Boiled Egg{Wanderings in My Kitchen} is a must. You can make a batch ahead of time and keep them in your fridge for a quick bite. I love this recipe because it shows exactly how many minutes for a delicious soft boiled egg or for the perfect hard boiled egg, no matter what your preference is. They’re my absolute favorite with a sprinkling of some Lawry’s Seasoning Salt on top!

Get your caffeine and protein in one by leveling up your smoothie with protein powder and frozen coffee! Turn on the blender and mix up this Coffee Protein Smoothie{Diethood} for a cool breakfast drink. This smoothie is packed with protein —you’ll be surprised at how filling it really is. I’ve made it my go-to choice for breakfast since there’s no prep involved!

Protein bites are my favorite way to get nutrients fast in the morning, and Jessica’s pancake twist is irresistible. Make these Berry Pancake Protein Bites{Butter with a Side of Bread} for an easy and delicious burst of energy in your morning!

You’ll want to wake up early just to dig into these easy overnight oats. This Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Overnight Oatmeal{Baking You Happier} is a delicious high protein oatmeal recipe, plus it saves you from having to boil oats in the morning. Make it with PB2 Peanut Powder for all the peanut buttery goodness without all the calories.

Who has time to bake pancakes during the week? Good news: you can make these 4-Ingredient Protein Pancakes{Skinny Ms} ahead of time and stick them in the freezer. When you need them, zap them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds for a quick and healthy protein breakfast that feels fancy!

Avocado toast is all the rage for a good reason. Hummus Avocado Toast{Eating Bird Food} gets topped with red onion, cilantro, and hemp seeds for a healthy, high protein, low-calorie breakfast. Use store-bought hummus to save major time.

Meatballs for breakfast? Sounds weird, tastes amazing! These Blueberry Sweet Potato Breakfast Meatballs{Fed and Fit} are full of healthy carbs, protein, and greens —I’d call that a win! Plus, they’re super easy to grab on the go.

Make these on Sunday and enjoy them all week long. Peanut Butter Banana Protein Baked Oatmeal Bars{Nutrition Starring You} deliver fiber and protein in a delicious package.

These Latte Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt{Food Faith Fitness} have only 5 ingredients and combine protein-packed yogurt and oats for the ultimate healthy protein breakfast.

This Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake {Peanut Butter and Fitness} has a whopping 15 grams protein per piece! It’s perfect for chilly mornings and can feed the whole family.

These Greek Yogurt Oat Mango Muffins{Hello Veggie} are an unexpected twist on your typical muffin. They’re the best protein breakfast for when you’re tired of the usual suspects.

Shake up your everyday egg muffin recipe with a Variety of Egg Muffin Cup Recipes{Life Made Sweeter}. The sky’s the limit with these, so your protein egg breakfasts will never get boring.

No, you’re not dreaming. Cookies for breakfast are a thing! These Blueberry Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies{The Tolerant Tummy} have protein-packed ingredients like oats, bananas and nut butter, so it’s a healthy protein breakfast in disguise.

I make this Cinnamon Apple Smoothie{The Gracious Pantry} a few days a week. I tweak it by throwing in half a Granny Smith apple, a good amount of spinach, and a scoop of Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder(this is a MUST!)

Another smoothie I love for mornings is this Chocolate Mint Protein Shake{Nutritionist Reviews}. When I’m cutting back on extra sugar, I leave out the banana. If you don’t have fresh mint on hand, Peppermint Extractworks in a pinch!

Move over, boring muffins —these Mixed Berry Oatmeal Muffins{Peanut Butter and Fitness} have 12 grams of protein per muffin, are gluten-free and dairy-free, and are as delicious as they are wholesome!

These 10-minute Smoked Salmon, Spinach and Egg White Wraps{Haute and Healthy Living} take a healthy protein breakfast to a whole new level.

By working more high protein breakfast foods into your diet, you’ll start to see some amazing changes happening. I love having more energy, a clearer mind, and feeling just the right amount of full when I start my days. With 5 kids, it’s totally necessary!

Don’t forget breakfast for the kids. Save these Kids Breakfast Recipes for School Mornings. Pin to Pinterest.

Visit these Simple Breakfast Items for Busy Mornings too. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Weight Watcher Recipes and Their Point Values. Pin to Pinterest.

Going Dairy Free? These Dairy Free Recipes and Snacks are Healthy and Perfect for Nursing (and non-nursing) Mothers! Pin to Pinterest.

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Gold Spray Paint Improvement – Upcycled Serving Tray

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March 23, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

Do you have five dollars? Do you have five minutes? Make a list of all the products in your home you don’t use because they are the wrong color! Take a look at my upcycled serving tray and gold spray paint improvement.

Since we moved, there are a lot of things that have come out of hiding. For about six years, after our move from Florida to Virginia, many of my glassware and china sat in boxes. Since we have found, what hopefully is, our forever home, I have begun the process of unpacking some of our breakable home décor. One of the pieces that came out of hiding was this glass and iron serving tray.

While this serving tray is beautiful, it was a gift and I never bought it with the intention have having the “perfect place.” Since often keys or drinks are place on this foyer console table, I decided to place it below our faux floral arrangement. It would protect the table but also give added detail to our cherry blossoms and chinoiserie vase.

It did it’s job. We were able to quickly lay items down but the black iron against the blue console table wasn’t working.

I began to research gold spray paint colors.

Best Gold Spray Paint

I used this chart to find the best gold spray paint color for our home.

Anika does a really good job of showing you close pictures of spray painted terracotta pots so you can compare the different hues of gold spray paint. From her gold spray paint review, I settled with the best gold spray paint color for the tray – Rust-Oleum Spray Paint in Metallic Gold for a rich, super glossy metallic finish.

Upcycled Serving Tray

On a Saturday morning, like I always do, I got up with the mission to finish this home décor project. My husband asked me, while I was walking down the stairs, if we could hold off on home projects until we ate breakfast. I bit my lip because I was really excited about this easy serving tray DIY project. I knew it would take me five minutes and the spray paint had been sitting on my kitchen counter for a few weeks.

This upcycled serving tray project was really easy. In my case there was a glass layer that had to be removed. I took out the glass and clear rubber bumpers (between the glass and metal.)

I recycled a cardboard box to become the barrier between the deck and my gold spray painting work. I sprayed one side of the tray and let it sit for about 3 hours in the sun.

I flipped the tray and did the back and also let it sit for a number of hours. Only one gold spray paint coat was necessary, but looking at the piece I wish I had done a second.

This is the finished Upcycled Serving Tray that I almost sent to Goodwill a number of times. Doesn’t it look so much better and best of all it was a low-cost home improvement projects, only $5!

Want to know more about my faux cherry blossoms? I ordered a few to decide the Best Cherry Blossoms Branches out there!

Spray Painting Tip: If you have a larger spray painting job, I recommend picking up this Spray Paint Comfort Grip. My job took under 5 minutes so I did not find it necessary to use on this project. I do have one for other projects I have done in the past.

Don’t forget our Older Home Hacks and Low-Cost DIY Renovations. I am slowly making my way down the list! Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Home Staging Hacks – for moving or sticking around! Pin to Pinterest.

DIY Father’s Day Ideas

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March 20, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Spring, Summer

DIY Father’s Day Ideas

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We love these Father’s Day Ideas for the kids. Best round-up of bloggers around the web and ideas to make your Father’s Day memorable and frugal!

BBQ Seasoning Cricut SVG File and Mason Jar Craft on Frugal Coupon Living

DIY Cricut Rock Father’s Day Photo Frame from Frugal Coupon Living

Father’s Day Chalk Art for Dad on Crafty Texas Girls

Father’s Day Tool Belt on Simply Sprout Educate

Father’s Day Tool Box with Git Tag printable on Frugal Coupon Living

Tie Banner and Father’s Day Tie Printables on Frugal Coupon Living from Amanda’s Parties to Go

Father’s Day Printables and Gift on 36th Avenue

Father’s Day Banner on Modern Parents Messy Kids

We Love Dad Shadow Art Tutorial on Crafty Gator

GRRReat Pirate Father’s Day Card on Crafty Morning

Dad’s Stache Jar from Thoughts from Alice

Daddy Ties Printable from The Crafting Chicks

DIY Father’s Day Goodie Bag from Little Family Fun

Dad Wreath Tutorial from Home Made

Wallet for Dad with Printables on The Dating Divas

Father’s Day Descriptive Printable from Simply Sprout Educate

DIY Father’s Day Printable Book from Tiny Me

Hershey’s Fathers Day Tie from The She Made

Father’s Day Secret Stache Gift Bag on Marvelous Mommy

Father’s Day Spatula on Crafty Morning

Super Dad Pop Box Set from Lil Luna

Superdad Father’s Day Printable Cards from I Heart Nap Time

Generations Photos found on Pinterest

Personalized Photo Bookmarks for Dad from Simple as That Blog

Fathers Day Candy Bar Poster from Lil Luna

Scrabble Photo for Dad from Just Another Day in Paradise

Tee-rrific Bag Topper for Dad on Tater Tots and JELL-O

We Are Nuts About You Daddy on Place of My Taste

Save these Free Father’s Day Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget these Father’s Day Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy this Donuts with Dad Printable! Pin to Pinterest.

Also don’t forget our DIY Mother’ Day Ideas – Pin to Pinterest.

We love these Father’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool, Elementary and More! Pin to Pinterest.

If you are doing a Donuts with Dad thing, you have to make our Golf Donuts for Dad. Pin to Pinterest.

Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox Father’s Day Gift Idea

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March 20, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Give Dad the ultimate pick-me-up treat with this DIY toolbox! The perfect gift for Father’s Day, or any day your family wants to show extra love to Dad. Use the free printable provided to create this easy Father’s Day Box!

Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox Printable

What’s the best way to get through those hard days? The answer is candy, of course! This fun and easy printable is an amazing way to create an easy and useful gift for dads. Father’s Day is coming up, and if you or your kids are scrambling to find a gift that Dad will love, this Ultimate DIY toolbox is the perfect solution. Every dad out there will love their Father’s Day box, and the best part about it is how cheap it is to create! All you need are Dad’s favorite candies, a box, and this free printable for a memorable gift. Plus, you can give this Father’s Day box to Dad even if it’s not Father’s Day. Save this printable and give Dad his ultimate toolbox on his birthday, on any other special occasion, or just because. It’s a fantastic way to remind dads just how loved and appreciate they are. Have fun making this Ultimate Toolbox and enjoy your free printables!

Supplies you’ll need to create Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox:

A plastic box with dividers. I like these boxes because you can remove the dividers to customize the space and fit all of your goodies inside.
Candy, candy, candy! We used lots of different treats, including Rolos, Snickers, Hershey’s Kisses, and Ferrero Rochers (YUM!) Make sure they’re Dad’s favorites!
Any other small treats you can think of that Dad would love.
Curling ribbon to tie it all together.
Your free Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox gift tag printable! Just follow the directions below to get your free download.

Directions:

First, fill your box with all of your “toolbox” essentials. We recommend Dad’s favorite candy and any other treats he would love.
Next, tie your box up with your choice of curling ribbon and use scissors to curl the ends. Choose curling ribbon that matches Dad’s favorite colors for a personal touch!
Then, you can hole-punch your Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox gift tag printables and tie them on with the ribbon or tape/glue them to the box — whichever you prefer!
You’re done! Give your Father’s Day Box to Dad and pat yourself on the back for giving a great gift.

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Father’s Day Craft for Dad. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

More Father’s Day Gift Ideas

While you’re looking for Father’s Day gift ideas, also check out these DIY Father’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

More craft ideas for the win! Don’t forget these Father’s Day Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Teacher Survival Kit Teacher Gift idea

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March 20, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Kick-off the school year right or show some love teacher appreciation week! Gift these teacher survival kits to your child’s teachers this year. Teacher survival kits make a cute and thoughtful gift to get them through busy days in the classroom.

Teacher Survival Kits

Some of you may have a tradition of giving gifts to your child’s teachers at the end of a school year. You may even show your appreciation with festive gifts for the holidays. But have you thought of giving gifts to teachers at the beginning of the school year? I’ve always valued a great first impression, and there’s no better way to start the school year on the right foot than with a token of appreciation. These adorable teacher survival kits are totally customizable and actually useful! We filled ours with candy, but there’s no limit to the types of goodies you can add to your teacher survival kits. You can even add masks and hand sanitizer.

Plus, these aren’t just great for the beginning of the school year. Send these teacher survival kits to school with your student to gift to teachers at the beginning of any semester or quarter. They also are cute teacher appreciation week ideas. No matter how you choose to give these, your kid’s teachers will love them! Simply download your free teacher’s survival kit printable following the directions below, gather all of your supplies, and put everything together. Your kids will love assembling these just as much as their teacher will love receiving them.

Supplies:

A plastic box with dividers. I like these boxes because you can remove the dividers to customize the space and fit all of your goodies inside.
Candy, candy, candy! We used lots of different treats, including Rolos, Snickers, Hershey’s Kisses, and Ferrero Rochers (YUM!)
Any other small treats you can think of that say “survival kit”. Think hand sanitizer, pens, etc.
Curling ribbon to tie it all together.
Your free Teacher’s Survival Kit Printable gift tag! Just follow the directions below to get your free download. It’s the perfect finishing touch to this great teacher gift idea.

Directions:

First, fill your plastic box with plenty of your survival essentials.
Next, tie your box up with your choice of curling ribbon and use scissors to curl the ends.
Then, you can hole-punch your teacher survival kit printables and tie them on with the ribbon or tape/glue them to the box — whichever you prefer!
You’re done! You have the perfect gift for teachers.

Download Your Free Printable

Download our free Teacher’s Survival Kit printable. Subscribe and look for a link and password in your inbox. The password allows you to access to download all of our free printables! We have tons of free printables, for school and for home.

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

You can also follow the directions below.

Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
Sign in or create a Staples account.
Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
In the left column, choose add file(s).
Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
Add more files or select the blue upload button.
Select done.
Give your job a name in the top left column.
Choose color or B&W.
Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×11 67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
Proceed to checkout.

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 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.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final teacher survival kit gift idea. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Why let the fun stop here? Get a year’s worth of teacher printables/gift tags here!

For more ways to show teachers appreciation, take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Thankful Thursday Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

15 Cute Easter Cricut Project Ideas

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March 17, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Do you have a vinyl cutter that might be collecting dust. Since spring cleaning is a perfect time to erase any dust, take a look at these Cricut Ideas for Easter. We have put together 15 Cute Easter Cricut Project Ideas for home decor, tablescapes, gift ideas, and more.

Easter Cricut Project Ideas

After we shared our Valentine’s Cricut ideas, we knew we need to introduce a few spring Cricut ideas too! Take a look at this collection of Cricut Easter projects you can craft, sell, or add to your Easter home decor!

What Easter Projects Can You Make With a Cricut?

Using Cricut materials and some free Cricut Templates, there are a number of Easter projects you can make with your vinyl cutter. Create a cute Easter card for students, perhaps Easter table decor, adorable Easter eggs, treat boxes, Easter wreaths and more.

With out further adieu, lets’ get started with our amazing Easter Cricut projects with a Cricut maker.

Cricut Easter Card

Looking for an easy Easter gift idea for students, friends, classmates or the kids? This Cricut project idea for beginners creates a Colorful Easter Card, just add two Crayola crayons. | Frugal Coupon Living

Easter Napkin Ring Cricut Paper Craft

Want Easter Cricut Paper Crafts Ideas? Setting a table for two or twelve, these Easter Napkin Rings will bring your Easter tablescape together. | First Day of Home

Easter Centerpiece Cricut Project with Cardstock

Another Cricut paper craft idea is to create a beautiful Spring Flower Easter Centerpiece with cardstock. | Lovely Indeed

Carrot Treat Bag

Using pastry bags, create these Carrot Easter Treat Bags. This is a simple Cricut project with cardstock as you are only cutting the green card stock paper to create the carrot topper over the clear decorating bag. | Lydi Out Loud

Alternatively, you can be carrot shaped treat bags by Wilton.

Cricut Easter Bunny Bag

Why have an Easter egg hunt with a basket when you can use an Easter Bunny Bag. This isn’t an advanced Cricut project. In fact, this Easter craft is rather easy. Download a Cricut template for your adorable bunny face. | Make Life Lovely

Paper Easter Egg Candy Holder

Another cute Easter gift idea are these Candy Easter Eggs. Fill with candy and add add a cute note, maybe for an Easter Teacher Gift “You are the best teacher some bunny could ask for!“ | Abbi Kristen Collections

Cherry Blossom Lantern Advanced Cricut Project

For more advanced Cricut projects, create a an adorable paper lantern. Download the Cricut Template to create this Japanese Cherry Blossom Lantern. | My Poppetere

Easter Treat Box

These Bunny Boxes make an adorable Easter Treat box. All you need for this Easter Cricut Project are cardstock, glue, the SVG cute file and Cricut materials. Follow the simple Cricut tutorial to get you there. | Better Life Blog

Easter Candy Huggers Cricut Project for Kids

Another cute Easter gift idea you can add to the Easter basket or use as an Easter gift for kids. Make these adorable Lamb and Chick Candy Huggers. Add these Easter Candy Huggers to your list of easy Cricut Projects for Kids. | Lia Griffith

Easter Plate Bunny SVG File

You leave Santa cookies and you leave the Easter Bunny carrots. Pick up a plate at the Dollar Tree and create this low cost Easter Bunny Carrot Plate. The would be a lot of return on your investment if you want to add to this Cricut Project Ideas to Sell. You could also gift with a sweet treat to a neighbor, friend or teacher. | Tried and True Blog

Rae Dunn Easter Eggs

Want some Farmhouse Easter Decor inspiration? Create these Rae Dunn Easter Eggs. Pick up faux eggs from The Dollar Store and reuse them each year for budget-friendly Easter decor with vinyl. | The Kim Six Fix

Monogrammed Easter Plates

Want a beautiful classic Easter Table, pick up discounted Easter Plates and all your own Cricut vinyl monogram. See how to make one in this Cricut Monogram Tutorial. | Kayla Makes

Easy Easter Wreath

This Easy Easter Wreath uses the Cricut machine to cut a cute bunny face. Make this Easter bunny hoop wreath to enjoy for years to come. | Create Craft Love

Easter Mason Jar Craft

Another cute Easter Cricut Project for Gifts. Personalize this Easter Mason Jar Craft and fill with Easter candy. | Designer Trapped

Toddler Easter Shirt SVG File

Awe man, I saw this Toddler Easter Shirt and had to grab this Chick Magnet Easter SVG file. How adorable is it? | See Lindsay

Take a look at these Cricut Ideas, Crafts and Tutorials for all seasons. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these low-cost Dollar Tree Easter Deocr & Crafts for Kids and Adults. Pin to Pinterest.

Teacher Appreciation Printables | Ways to Show Your Teacher You Are Thankful!

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March 13, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Free, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Ways to Show Your Teacher You Are Thankful! Free Teacher Appreciation Printables.

Teacher Appreciation Printables

You guys loved our Easy and Creative Teacher Appreciation Gifts and Thankful Thursday Ideas, now we are back with more ideas with FREE Printables! We want to give Teachers something unique, that’s easy on the budget. You can attach these printables to your gift or check out the ideas and be inspired to give something sweet, practical or a little different.

When gifting a teacher gift, keep it simple by attaching a gift card, go green with a plant adorned with a sweet sign or wrap up some school supplies with pretty ribbon and a note. Anyway you wrap it, these gifts will be received with a smile!

When is Teacher Appreciation Week?

Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May. It is a week long celebration in the United States. This is an excellent week to give your teachers thanks with small Teacher Appreciation Gifts. You can be frugal when gifting to teacher and still make them feel like a million bucks! While typically every day is honored with something small like a note, candy bar, or small gift of thanks, you can reserve gifting a teacher on a Thankful Thursday.

Don’t forget Volunteer Appreciation Week too with these Volunteer Gift Ideas for teachers to gift parents.

Want an Easy Teacher Gift Idea?

As a former teacher myself and mother of five, let me help you achieve a simple and easy teacher gift idea with our Teacher Gift Tag Printable Set!

Is it a struggle to find a perfect Teacher Gift Idea? Creating an EASY, LOW-COST, ADORABLE gift for teachers has never been easier!

Take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Set. This set includes 12 digital gift cards. Download, print, and cut. One gift idea for every season. Our Teacher gift tag pritnables provide easy teacher gift ideas. Staying organized during the school year is hard enough!

One Year of Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

More Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

We love our Thanks A Latte Printable. It goes great with a Starbucks Gift Card. Just place the card inside a cup!

Make your own paper cactus – perfect for teacher appreciation and a fan-cactus teacher! Includes a free printable.

Movie Night Teacher Appreciation Gift for a “Popular Teacher” with a a spot for a Redbox Code from Frugal Coupon Living.

It’s hard to survive some weeks! Take a look at this Teacher Survival Kit Teacher Gift idea from Frugal Coupon Living.

“Succa a great teacher!” or “Thank you for helping me grow!” – Print 6 succulent gift tag options for gifting from Frugal Coupon Living.

“Thanks for Making the School Year Such a Party!” Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag from Love the Day

Teacher, I’m Glad I’m Stuck with You with Scotch Expressions ruler design masking tape from Frugal Coupon Living

Various Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags from Skip to My Lou.

Spread Love, Not Germs Funny Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift from Frugal Coupon Living.

C is for Caffeine from Frugal Coupon Living.

Various Teacher Appreciation Gift Card Holders from Crazy Little Projects

“You’re a Mark Above the Rest” EXPO Maker Teacher Appreciation Gift from The Happy Scraps.

Art of the Teacher Craft Store Gift Card Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag from Kori Clark.

Keep Calm and Teach On Craft made by Simply Sprout for Frugal Coupon Living.

Also check out our End of the Year Printable Gift – Thank you for PUSHING me to do my best.

“We’re Coming Clean” Sanitizing Wipes Teacher Appreciation Gift from It’s Always Autumn.

Mason Jar Teacher Gift Tags for Your “Incredi-BALL” teachers from Some What Simple.

Herb Teacher Appreciation Printables from Such the Spot like “You were MINT to teach and “I had the THYME of my life in your class!”

“Toe-Tally Awesome Teacher” Nail Polish Teacher Appreciation Printable (also good with a nail salon gift card) from Eighteen25.

“Your Teaching is Right on Target” Target Gift Card Printable from Skip to My Lou.

“One Smart Cookie” Cookie Teacher Appreciation Printable from Make, Bake, Celebrate.

“You’ve Been the HIGHLIGHT of My Year” Highlighter Teacher Appreciation Printable from Love the Day.

“Top of the Charts” Teacher Appreciation Printable from Sweet Rose Studio.

Gold Teacher Appreciation Printables from Kiki & Company.

“It’s Been a Sweet Year!” Teacher Appreciation Sweet Treat Printable from Positively Splendid.

Have a teacher that stand out. Gift with markers this Remarkable Teacher Bookmark from Frugal Coupon Living.

“You Deserve a Break” Kit-Kat Candy Bar Teacher Appreciation Printable from Eighteen25.

“Thank You for Helping Me Grow” Flower Teaching Appreciation Printable from The Crafting Chicks.

My Teacher is “The Balm” from I Should be Mopping the Floor.

We need s’more teachers like you! Printable gift tag and mason jar snack mix recipe.

We love teacher appreciation week! Enjoy these Punny Teacher Gifts with Pun-Tastic Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

There doesn’t have to be a large budget or a reason, how about because it’s a Thursday? Take a look at our cheap Thankful Thursday Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget this round-up of Easy and Creative Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Pin to Pinterest.

For Valentines’ Day, enjoy these Teacher Valentine Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Thankful Thursday – Thank You, Teacher!

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March 13, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Thankful Thursday – Thank You, Teacher! Teacher appreciation ideas for year round. It doesn’t have to be teacher appreciation week to show your love and support. Low cost random acts of kindness and small teacher gift ideas including free printables!

Thankful Thursday

As a former teacher (and survivor of a Virtual Teacher Appreciation Week in Quarantine), I have always instilled showing thanks for teachers. Often this comes with me picking up a candy bar at the checkout line or grabbing an extra cup of coffee “thanks a latte” before dropping my kids off at school. These are just because occasions.

There are many ways to show Teachers Appreciation without waiting until teacher appreciation week. One way to is adopt a Thankful Thursday. This does not have to be every Thursday, just choose a Thursday one a month or twice a year in send in something small.

Alternatively, the homeroom parent can create a classroom SignUpGenius. Easily organize a weekly Thankful Thursday with classroom signups for schools and classrooms. Promote a spirit of gratitude by gifting something small every Thursday.

How to Write a Thank You Note To Your Teacher

With electronics taking over, hand written notes are a thing of the past. Because of that, a handwritten note is more meaningful than an email or text. To show your upmost appreciation, use a pen or pencil to write your thank you note to your teacher.

First, start with blank canvas and outline positive words or phrases that come to mind when you think about this teacher. These are words you will want to put inside your letter.

Second, begin your letter with a salutation. This should be like with a “Dear _____,”

In your paragraph(s), give a reason your teacher has helped you or describe what they have done for you. Provide an example. Express the positive impact these words or actions had on you. How did this change you? Don’t forget your thanks.

End with a Closing. Choose a “Sincerely”, “All the best”, “Warm wishes”, “Deepest thanks” and/or “thank you again!”

Teacher Appreciation Thank You Messages

Thank you notes can be brief. They can short little messages with quick line of thanks. Consider some of these Thankful Thursday Quotes for Teachers when adding messages to your appreciation notes.

Thank you for believing in me.

You showed me how capable I am of achieving great things.

I don’t think you realize it, but you were such a huge influence on me this year.

I wanted to let you know how much of an impact you’ve made.

You are, hands down, the best teacher I’ve ever had.

Teacher Appreciation Quotes

This printable teacher quote can be found on Etsy at Soul Printables, “a truly amazing teacher is hard to find and impossible to forget.”

Sign off your letter with teacher appreciation quotes. Below are some inspirational quotes about teachers to share at the bottom of your message or on your gift tag. Sometimes no additional words are needed.

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” – Henry Brooks Adams

“When the teacher is ready, the student will disappear. When the student is truly ready… the teacher will disappear.” – Lao Tzu

“Most of us end up with no more than five or six people who remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives.” – Andy Rooney

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

“One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai

“A good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others.” – Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Thankful Thursday Small Teacher Gift Ideas

These thankful Thursday ideas come with instant downloads and some free printables. Show your teacher love and support with small teacher appreciation gift ideas year round or 52 weeks a year. It doesn’t have to be teacher appreciation week.

…and you know I am a sucker for a teacher appreciation printable. See how to take these instant downloads and Print Your Documents at Staples.

Pull through that coffee run drive through, and pick up an additional gift card. Pair with our “thanks a latte” teacher appreciation gift tag. (Seen in our One Year of Teacher Gift Ideas + Printable Gift Tags Set!)

Thank them for helping you grow with our succulent gift tags . Perfect for succa good teacher.

Did you find a good educator? Pair a sweet treat with this s’more teachers like you gift tag. (Seen in our One Year of Teacher Gift Ideas + Printable Gift Tags Set!)

You are appreciated teacher gift tag. Pair with a small token of your choice from Frog Prince Paperie.

Personalize your thank you teacher gift with this “thanks for helping me grow” teacher appreciation plant gift tag on Etsy.

C is for caffeine gift tag. Remind your teacher with a cup of morning joe! (Seen in our One Year of Teacher Gift Ideas + Printable Gift Tags Set!)

Pick up an extra candy bar at checkout and add these candy bar gift tags for teachers from Fun Squared. (Try this Copycat Almond Joy Recipe!)

It doesn’t have to cost money. Print this thank you note for teacher printable from Frugal Novice and have your child personalize it to his/her teacher.

“One child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world.” Turn this Malala Quote into a printable teacher gift from Amy Latta.

Use this free SVG file to turn teacher quotes into teacher gifts with this clip board idea from Happiness is Homemade.

It’s hard to survive some weeks! Take a look at this Teacher Survival Kit Teacher Gift idea with printable gift tag from Frugal Coupon Living.

Have a Cricut Maker? Grab this free SVG file from Happy Go Lucky Blog; “I teach, what’s your super power?”

Do your kids need direction with their thanks? This teacher thank you card allows you to fill in the blank.

Alternatively, download these free thank you notes for teachers from Pickle Bums. Color the card, make a cute hand print craft or fill in the blank.

Don’t forget to leave with a high five. This hand print art certificate allows you to award your teacher a huge high five for a great year!

Budget Friendly Teacher Gift Ideas

As a former teacher myself and mother of five, let me help you achieve a simple and budget-friendly teacher gift ideas with our Teacher Gift Tag Printable Set!

Is it a struggle to find a perfect Teacher Gift Idea? Creating an EASY, LOW-COST, ADORABLE gift for teachers has never been easier!

One Year of Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Don’t forget to also look at these Volunteer Appreciation Week Ideas with Volunteer Gifts for Adults. A great way for teachers to thank parents. Pin to Pinterest.

In a season of thanksgiving (which can be any time of the year), don’t forget this Gratitude Challenge. Pin to Pinterest.