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Back to School Snack | Chalkboard Cookies & Edible Chalk

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

Chalkboard Cookies with Edible Chalk

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

Ingredients:

Sugar cookies –

Black icing-

Chalk –

Directions:

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

Back to School Snack | Chalkboard Cookies

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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

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Instructions

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

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Top 5 Pinterest Pins for June 2018

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

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

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for June 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges

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

Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges

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

Ingredients:

Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
6 Large navel oranges

You will also need…

Spoon
Knife
Aluminum Foil

Directions:

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

Camping Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges

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

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Ingredients

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Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
6 Large navel oranges

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Instructions

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

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10 Things to Do in Washington DC with the Kids

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

Washington DC with the Kids

{10 Things to Do with the Kids in DC}

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Take a look at the list of Washington, DC Travel Tips – What To Do OUTSIDE the District. Pin to Pinterest.

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Dieting Hacks & Tips After Baby – Weight Loss Strategies that Work!

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June 22, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Dieting Hacks & Tips After Baby

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It can be challenging to lose that baby weight. You may think it is absolutely insane that you aren’t losing as much as you thought you would because having a baby makes you run around like a chicken with your head cut off. However, stress is a huge factor in contributing to that stagnant weight. With that being said, here are some dieting hacks & tips after baby strategies that work!

1. Breastfeed your baby. Not only is breast milk great for baby, but breastfeeding is a great way to burn calories and help bring you back to pre-baby weight. It even helps with stubborn belly fat as it triggers your uterus to contract and shrink back down to its original size. As a first time mom (I am on my third) one thing I found very helpful were these different Breastfeeding Positions. This chart comes from WomensHealth.gov

2. Exercise with your baby. Let’s face it mom; you won’t be able to do much without having baby attached to you in some way. So, make use of that baby attachment by using baby to do push ups, leg stretches, and other exercises in which your baby is used as a weight. Take a look at these Stroller Workout Ideas from Fit Mommy Diaries.

3. Drink lots of water. Water is great for your body and staying hydrated is a great way to prevent overeating. Nothing is better than purse water but if you are looking for some water flavors, try these 6 Infused Water Recipes from She Uncovered.

4. Don’t go on an extreme diet. No matter how many pounds you want to lose, going on an extreme diet can make losing those pounds harder. Take a look at this Daily Food Journal Printable from 30 Handmade Days to help inspire and keep you accountable.

5. Eat 1,800 calories a day. Eating less calories isn’t going to make things better because then your body goes into starvation mode and starts storing more fat instead of burning calories. Stay at a healthy calorie intake of 1800-2000 calories a day. Please consult your doctor about the number of calories you need per day. Feeling really hungry, take a look at this Negative Calorie Chart from Let How, eat as much of these fruits and veggies as you like!

6. Eat nutritious foods. Try to cut back on snack cakes, pop tarts, and snacky foods. Instead, eat foods high in nutrients such as nuts, apples, bananas, carrots, wheat crackers, and other whole foods. Fit Food Finds has 15 Superfood Bowl Recipes – I love all my food in one bowl!

7. Go on daily walks. Walks are great ways to alleviate stress which can cause weight gain. Not only is walking a great way to get into shape, but it is a great way to keep your heart healthy as well. Take a look at some of our favorite Walking and Jogging Strollers.

1.) Britax B-Agile Stroller// 2.) Graco Relay Click Connect Jogging Stroller // 3.) Baby Jogger City Mini Stroller// 4.) Baby Trend Tri-Flex Stroller // 5.) Chicco TRE Performance Jogging Stroller // 6.) Evenflo Victory Jogging Stroller Tucson // 7.) BOB Revolution PRO Stroller // 8.) Thule Urban Glide Sport Stroller

8. Go for a swim. Whether you join a gym or head to the pool, swimming is a great way to build muscle town and shrink stubborn fat. Not only is it a great way to get into shape, but swimming is easy on a new mom’s body. Daily Burn has a Swim Workout Chart for swimmers of all levels. As I prefer guided workouts with others, I personally have enjoyed water fitness classes at my gym.

9. Stretch your entire body. Stretching is just as important as it is to exercise. Stretching your muscles helps circulate blood and get your body burning calories. This is why Yoga and Pilates are some of the most powerful exercises you can do. We love this Baby Wearing Yoga Chart from Wrapsody Baby but also check out this Shiva Rea Postnatal Yoga DVD on Amazon.

10. Sleep at least 5 hours a night. Not getting adequate sleep can make it difficult to lose after baby weight. If your baby doesn’t sleep 5 hours at a time, see if someone can alternate shifts with you so you can get some sleep. Nothing is worse than the first few weeks, these are a few books that helped me get my baby on a sleep cycle.

Twelve Hours’ Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old // The Happiest Baby on the Block // The Baby Sleep Solution // On Becoming Babywise

11. Ditch the coffee with creamer. If you must have caffeine, try drinking tea or coffee without cream and sugar. Remember if you are nursing, try your best to limit the caffeine. The Baby Center has a list of The Amount of Caffeine found in Common Drinks.

12. Pack snacks when you leave. You know those times you instantly get hungry from nowhere? Well, those are the times that you tend to succumb to fast food. Don’t do it. Instead, pack Ziploc bags of healthy snacks to take with you, so whenever you get hungry, you have something to curb it. Packing food ahead also helps from overeating.Ring Around the Rosies has some great 100 calorie snack bag ideas that are yummy and healthy.

13. Don’t buy new clothes. Motivation for getting back into your pre-pregnancy bod is that you have nothing to wear. If you want to wear something other than maternity clothes, you will have to buckle down and lose that baby weight. We were inspired by these Transitional Tops for Breastfeeding from Lynzy and Co.

14. Take time for you. Like I stated above, stress can contribute to your body storing fat. If you want to prevent stress from building up around your belly, take time for yourself. Take time to destress. Whether hanging out with friends, coloring, or going to the bathroom alone, take time just for you. One of my favorite things to mix with relaxation is scents – take a look at some of my favorite Essential Oils.

15. Baby squats. You never realize how much a baby can help you get back into shape. Use your baby to do squats and lunges to tone and strengthen your muscles. Also check out these 18 Moves for Baby and Mom from Skinny Mom.

16.) 10 Day Commitment! Go after the 10 day challenge. Anyone can do anything for 10 days! Pick up FREE Juice Plus Products for your 10 Day Shred!

When it comes to getting rid of that stubborn weight gain, the best advice is to do it all natural. What other advice do you have? Please share in the comments below! As always, when it comes to health, please consult your doctor or a physician first!

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Also take a look at these Home Workout Hacks with Baby. Pin to Pinterest.

Are you a new mom? Don’t forget our Newborn Baby Hacks – Pin to Pinterest.

Frugal Fashion Friday Palm Leaves Swimsuit

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June 22, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Amazon Clothes, Facebook, Fashion, Frugal Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Instagram, Nordstrom Clothes, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

Looking for a stand out swimsuit? This Frugal Fashion Friday we have the perfect Palm Leaves Swimsuit for you!

Frugal Fashion Friday Palm Leaves Swimsuit

It’s another Frugal Fashion Friday. I just love the details of this swimsuit. From the playful print,to the string sides on the bottom. I also love the coverage on the top, great for moving around at the beach. We paired to look with a fun palm towel and some beach accessories including cat eye sunglasses and a cute graphic print beach pouch. Choose between pineapple and toucan. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

Frugal Fashion Friday Palm Swimsuit

Tropical Leaves Bikini Set

Printed Beach Towel in Green Palm

Tory Burch Miller Flip Flop in Sand

Cat Eye Sunglasses in Tourtous and Gold Mirror

Gold Starfish Post Earrings

Sunnylife Graphic Beach Pouch (this is no longer available, but we love this one which is really cute too!)

Sugar Sport Treatment Sunscreen SPF 30

Coola Suncare Sport Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Tip: Before you shop, take a look at Raise.com. Raise is an awesome site that helps save money when buying supplies by buying people’s gift cards they don’t want at a percent off. It is were I pick up all my Nordstrom gift cards. You can save up to 30% off electronic gift cards and use them as soon as you buy. You get $5 off your first order and they frequently send coupon codes to your email for an extra percent off certain stores. All orders are covered by Raise’s 1 Year Money-Back Guarantee.

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Frugal Fashion Friday Outfits

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Healthy Smoothie Recipes and Tips from a Smoothie Expert

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June 22, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Health Smoothie Recipes with protein, vitamins and antioxidants. You will want to save this list for later!

Healthy Smoothie Recipes

If you have followed my journey, you know I just had my fourth and fifth child. With the delivery of children comes the extra pounds and weight. After my third child, I ate a lot of smoothies and was able to loose 10 to 15 lbs in two months. While this killed my milk supply (I was nursing at the time), I am once again craving smoothies (this time I just need to keep up my caloric intake.)

I pulled together some of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes. (I will worry about keeping the calories up elsewhere.) With these smoothies I have two secret weapons. My first weapon is spinach for it’s antioxidants and and it’s excellent source of vitamins. My second secret weapon is protein. Protein is by far the best ingredient you can add. I have two favorite protein powders. 1.) Juice Plus Vanilla Protein Powder 2.) BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder (There are so many tasty flavors but I like the Vanilla Ice Cream or Cookies and Cream.) The benefits of protein include building and repairing tissue (important if you are working out.) Protein is the building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. It also is very filling, keeping you full and not craving junk.

I have two favorite blenders. For something quick, I love my Immersion Blender (I have the Cuisinart.) This allows me to make a single serving in my Yeti Tumbler (less clean up!) If you are making a larger smoothie, for more than one person, I love the Ninja Professional Blender.

Healthy Tips: Most of these recipes are for one serving. Multiply as needed. I promise you will often need more than one serving as the kids and husband will also be begging for a smoothie! These are all done easily in the blender or using an immersion stick. My favorite milk is almond milk but keep in mind it can be replaced with any kind of milk, including soy, coconut or rice milk. Lastly, even if the recipe does not call for it, I always add a handful (or two) of spinach in my smoothies. I promise you won’t taste it and the benefits are so important! I also add protein powder – normally vanilla and just a scoop.

Now that you have the the gist and specifics of prepping smoothies, take a look at some of these amazing recipes below. One of my favorite is half a green apple, a tsp of cinnamon, a tablespoon almond butter, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, spinach and ice as needed – The Green Goddess (not listed below).

Enjoy!

Blueberry Banana Coconut Smoothie | Fox and Briar

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl (Secret Ingredient: Cauliflower!) | The Colorful Kitchen

Pina Coladia Smoothie | Frugal Coupon Living

Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie | Gather for Bread

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie | Like Mother, Like Daughter

Green Grape, Apple, and Cinnamon Smoothie (one of my favorites!) | Grab a Plate

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PB&J Smoothie | Kitchen Treaty

Key Lime Protein Smoothie | Fit As a Mama Bear

Honey Bear Smoothie | Purely Easy

Pumpkin Coffee Smoothie | Hungry Hobby

Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie with Oats | Five Heart Home

Three-fruit (peaches, strawberries, and banana) Extra-thick Chia Smoothie | Anns Liee

Pineapple Paradise Spinach Smoothie | Culinary Hill

Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie | Spirited and Then Some

Ginger Orange Turmeric Smoothie | The Endless Meal

Pre/Post Work-out Mango & Coconut Water Smoothie | Healing Smoothies

Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie | A Daily Smoothie

Super Green Apple Kale Smoothie | Wake Up to Waffles

Hormone Balancing Almond Maca Cinnamon Smoothie | Wallflower Kitchen

Chocolate Coconut Espresso Smoothie | The Beach House Kitchen

Also take a look at these Healthy Smoothie Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

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Take a look at this Raspberry Chia Smoothie Bowl. Pin to Pinterest.

Juicing Recipes | Juice Recipes for the Beginner

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June 22, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Juicing Recipes

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During the beginning of the year, I took on a lifestyle change. I was dreading the diet that was beginning but after baby #3 the weight wasn’t coming off as easily as I remembered. I knew I was eating whatever I pleased. I was not eating in abundance (okay, I was a times) but I was really making the wrong choices. I took on a 28 day detox and cleanse. It focused a lot on eating protein (two shakes a day) and organically. I also was eliminating items like soy, sugar, and simple carbs. The change in eating made a world of a difference in my body. First, I always felt full. I made sure to eat every two hours. Second, I was no longer craving foods. I mean I would HAVE to eat chocolate daily. I mean, if I didn’t get this sweet treat I could go into a rage. Third, I was noticing a change in the way I felt. The weight did not drop initially but over time it did. My body recognized the change. It started burning some fat storage. In addition to looking better, I felt like I had energy.

During that detox, I watched a Documentary entitled Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. The focus of the documentary was drinking juice (made from juiced vegetables and fruits) daily. In the case of the main character, he was doing this daily for every meal. I wanted to adopt this idea daily for health, not to fill every meal.

I have found having a juicer (over a blender) is very important. The Breville is by far the most popular brand.

Below are some of the most amazing juice recipes (using a juicer) I was able to acquire in my new juicing challenge.

Pink Lady Skinny Detox Power Juice ( Grapefruit + Apple + Raspberry ) | Wicked Good Kitchen

Super Duper Detox Juice (Kale + Orange + Carrot + Beet) | Cheftographer

Winter Vitamin Boosting Juice (Carrot + Celery + Apples + Parley + Lemon) | Happy Foods Tube

Beet + Greens Juice (Beet + Carrot + Apple + Celery + Parsley + Orange) | Fried Parsley

Green Juice for Beginners (Apple + Lemon + Ginger + Kale + Pineapple) | Aimeemars

The Healthy Mary Juice (Tomato + Celery + Jalapeno + Lemon + Cucumber + Cilantro) | Get Healthy U

Apple Beet Juice (Apple + Beet) | Kitchen Frau

Immune Booster Juice (Carrot + Celery + Orange + Ginger) | The Belly Rules the Mind

Green Juice (Apple + Wheatgrass + Lime + Celery) | The Good Greef

Ginger Carrot Orange Juice (Ginger + Carrot + Orange + Turmeric)| Tasty Bev

Cantaloupe Blueberry Juice (Apple + Orange + Carrot + Blueberry + Cantaloupe) | The Pescetarian and the Pig

The Popeye Special Juice (Spinach + Strawberry + Kiwi) | Get Healthy U

Dandelion Beet Juice (Dandelion Greens + Beet) | A Lovely Side Project

Sunny Citrus Beet Juice (Beet + Grapefruit + Orange + Carrot) | Well and Full

Super Purple Juice ( Red Cabbage + Turnip + Cucumber + Apple + Lime + Blueberry) | Nosh and Nourish

Pineapple Lemon Juice (Pineapple + Carrot + Lemon + Apple) | Blogging with Apples

Belly Buster Green Juice (Apple + Cucumber + Lemon + Lime + Orange + Lettuce) | Linda Wagner

Carrot Apple Juice (Carrot + Apple + Lemon) | Innocent Delight

Immune Booster Juice (Beet + Carrot + Orange) | Happy Foods Tube

Citrus Zinger Juice (Orange + Grapefruit + Apple) | Get Healthy U

Ginger Asian Pear Juice ( Ginger + Pear + Lemon) | Cookbooks 365

Super Yellow Juice (Yellow Pepper + Pear + Apple + Lemon) | Nosh and Nurish

Sweet Potato Fruit Juice (Pomegranate + Apple +Carrot + Sweet Potato + Grapefruit + Orange) | Simple Comfort Food

Alkalizing Watermelon Cucumber Juice (Watermelon + Cucumber + Lime) | A Lovely Side Project

Crisp Green Juice (Apple + Celery + Cucumber + Asparagus + Lettuce + Lime + Lemon) | The Pescetarian and the Pig

Fennel + Citrus ( Fennel + Grapefruit + Orange + Kale) | Linda Wagner

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