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Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Pets

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August 14, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Have a dog lover? How about a a crazy cat owner? Lovers of furry friends or even plushies will appreciate these Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Pets. Elf Pets ideas for dogs, cats, reindeers, foxes, hamsters, fish, birds, and more. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Pets

Let’s talk Elf ideas with Pets. There are a few directions you can go. First, we can talk about the Elf Pets® brand released by the Elf on the Shelf company. Second, we can talk about creating Elf on the Shelf ideas with your own pets. Dogs, Cats, Fish… you name it!

Elf Pets

A few years ago Scout Elves® introduced us to Elf Pets. Currently they have released these Elf on the Shelf Pets.

Elf Pets Artic Fox

Elf Pets St Bernard

Elf Pets Reindeer

You can actually see a video of my older daughter and I unboxing the Elf Pets Artic Fox.

Can you touch Elf on the Shelf Pets?

As you know, the Elf on the Shelf Rules state you cannot touch the Elf on the Shelf Doll. One cool thing about Elf on the Shelf Pets is you can touch Elf Pets. In fact, your cuddles and love to the Fox, Reindeer or St Bernard Dog, give your Elf on the Shelf Pets, magic. Learn more about our meeting of the Elf on the Shelf Pets Fox.

Shop Elf Pets Clothes for some of these Elf on the Shelf Elf Pet Ideas.

Do Elf on the Shelf Pets Leave?

Unlike their counterpart, Scout Elves, Elf on the Shelf pets do not leave. They can stay with you all year long. As you continue to cuddle them, you provide special Christmas Spirit to the North Pole for Santa and his helpers!

How do Elf on the Shelf Pets Work?

If you are the recipient of an Elf Pet, you have one rule – cuddle your Elf on the Shelf pet a lot so they gather plenty of Christmas spirit for Santa. Your cuddles and love to the Elf on the Shelf Fox, Reindeer or St Bernard Dog, give your Elf pets magic. You can share those cuddles all year long as the Elf pets do not return to the North Pole with Santa Claus and the Elves.

Elf on the Shelf Pets Ideas

The best place to find activities and Elf Pets Ideas with your Elf on the Shelf Doll is on the Elf on the Shelf Elf Pets Page. They also have a cute Elf Pets Pinterest Board. Not many homes have adopted the official Elf Pets Fox, Dog and Reindeer.

Elf Pets Ideas

Elf Pets Picnic
Elf Pets Tic Tac Toe Game
Elf Pets Breakfast with Reindeer Pancakes
Elf Pets Hot Cocoa Treat
Elf on the Shelf Pet Coloring Pages Printable
Elf Pets Paw Prints Cookies ( <— What do Elf Pets Eat? These.)
Elf Pets Reindeers Rule
Elf Pets Marshmallow Bath
Elf Pets Reindeer Sled with Snow
Elf Pets Reindeer Poop
Elf Pets Bath
Elf Pets Carwash
Elf Pets Ice Fishing
Elf Pets Reindeer Polo Game

Elf on a Shelf Ideas with Dogs, Cats, Hamsters, Fish & More

From pretended pets to real pets your family has a furry friend or plush stuffed animal they absolutely love. Take some of those family pets and incorporate them into your Elf on a Shelf ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Pets

Our most popular idea is our Elf Dog Bone food idea “Worst cookies Ever.” This idea is so incredibly easy and the kids find it really fun.

More Elf on the Shelf Ideas for Pets

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

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on a Shelf tutorial.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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

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Free Elf Printables

What do you do if a pet knocks down your Elf on the Shelf doll? You use these Elf Magic Grippers!

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

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

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

The Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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

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

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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August 14, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Free Elf on the Shelf printables and hundreds of Elf on the Shelf Ideas to inspire carefree nights and easy shenanigans for Christmas Traditions. Access the Free Elf on the Shelf Printables Library. Also access our Elf Store full of printables and digital downloads.

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

If you have been with us a long time, you know we are obsessed with The Elf on the Shelf. In fact, we have been giving you Elf on the Shelf Ideas all season long. That is almost 60 days (all November and December) for five years. Five years, this year! That is a long time and a lot of ideas! However, 300 Elf on the Shelf Ideas doesn’t stop me. In fact, there are so many creative ideas out there my brain is not shy of new inspiration that i can’t wait to share. Stay with us starting November 1 when we bring back our two months of Elf on the Shelf Ideas!

Elf Printables

In addition to our creative elf shenanigans, we have a lot of Elf Printables. We can see you love them! Many of our printables have made it around Pinterest 500,000 times (not kidding, that’s a very conservative number). Just the Elf Twister Board Printable, (currently) has over 171,000 shares and that’s just one printable and before our number was reset at zero (boy that was a hard day!) We are not here to brag about anything Frugal Coupon Living has done, we are here to give you more of what you love – Free Elf on the Shelf Printables!

Presenting below some of my FAVORITE EVER Free Elf on the Shelf Printables from some of the most amazing bloggers ever!

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Be sure to follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest and take a look at all of our Pinned to Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas! This board is shared by other bloggers who share their wonderful Elf on the Shelf Printables, Photos, and Props!

Happy pinning, happy printing!

Please note that these were free when I created this post. In the meantime I have moved them to our Elf Store and added more products to our free category! Enjoy!

Shop Elf Store Printables and Instant Downloads

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

Care for a game? Download this Elf on the Shelf Twister Board! (no longer free but still amazing!)

I love you from my head to my burri-TOES. Haha. Download this Elf on the Shelf Burrito Idea and Printable.

Let’s take a s-ELF-ie with our Elfie. Download this Letter Board Elf on the Shelf Selfie Idea.

Encourage good hyenine with these Elf on the Shelf Quarantine Printables and Elf on the Shelf Face Masks.

Play reindeer games. Do you have Scout Elves at play? Download and enjoy these Elf on the Shelf games for kids.

Just like a You’ve Been Boo-ed for Halloween, download and print this fun You’ve Been Elfed Set for neighbors, friends and family.

Before you begin, organize yourself. Save this complementary Elf on the Shelf Calendar and Supply list. We have one set filled out and the other blank for you to fill in the blanks.

Starting out with Elf? Follow these Elf on the Shelf Rules. Print to share with the kids.

Don’t worry when Elf falls. We have these Magic Elf Grippers so you can move him without loosing his magic!

Make sure you adopt your Elf. Print this Elf on the Shelf Adoption Certificate.

We are going back to the original printables at Frugal Coupon Living, Print these fun printables to bring your elf to life – many ideas in one printable!

It was cold outside but now it’s toasty and warm Elf on the Shelf Toast Printable. (No longer free but still a fun idea)

Immediately name your Elf on the Shelf so she/he gets his/magic. Here are fifty Elf on the Shelf Name ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Portrait with Perler Beads printable template for a cute Christmas craft with the kids!

Gobble ‘Til You Wobble Elf on the Shelf Letter Board is a perfect Thanksgiving addition.

This Elf Welcome Letter is a fun first night Elf on the Shelf idea. | Crystal and Comp

I love this freebie from I Think We Could Be Friends – Jesus Came First! Print this I’m Back Elf on the Shelf Letter!

Add this Isaiah 9:6 printable “For Unto Us a Child is Born…” to your Christmas Manger.

Elf on the Shelf Behavior Chart. Where will your candy cane lie – extra nice, nice, danger zone or naughty!?

This printable is really exciting because it covers two days of Elf on the Shelf – when life gives you eggs, turn them into chocolate with this Kinder Joy Magic Egg Printable for Elf! (No longer free.)

Do you have a baby Elf? This It’s a Girl Elf printable is adorable and can be used for many reasons!

Have fun with math and your Baby Elf with this Acute Baby Printable.

All politics aside, make Christmas great again printable!

If you have The World’s Smallest Elf on the Shelf, download this “Help! I’ve Been Shrunk” sign.

This cute printable comes the day before Christmas (on Christmas Eve.) Elf displays a camera and note so your child can take all the photos they want Christmas day. I used elf printable this when we bought my daughter an Instax Camera for Christmas, she got the camera (which was on her wish list) one day early. You can also use it with a disposable camera. Eighteen 25 has some of the cutest printables!

You are going to want these many Printable Elf on the Shelf Costumes! Elf Patrol, Elf Spy, and Elf Fort Maker.

So many ideas with these Free Elf on the Shelf Notes! Print the niceness alert a few times – your child can monitor their behavior!

Shrink chocolate chips, candy canes or cookies with this Elf on the Shelf Magic Shrinking Machine Printable. (No Longer free)

This is one of my favorite free printables from I Think We Could be Friends. It is a great way to clean your child’s room and also can be blamed on the Elf (not you!) Garage Sale – everything must go!

Maybe the garage sale didn’t get it all. Teach the kids it’s better than to receive. We love the idea of this Christmas Toy Challenge printable form Mama Cheaps.

Traveling? Carry this Elf on the Shelf Suitcase for your adventure!

Don’t forget to wash the car. Grab a sponge and some race cars and print this free Elf Car Wash Printable. (No Longer Free)

This elf cam came from, of all places, The Dollar Store – score. Grab your free elf cam printable from I Think We Could Be Friends and you have Santa watching your little one all season long!

Laura, at Mom Envy, was so sweet to share our Elf on the Shelf Twister Board, we wanted to return the favor. How adorable is this Elf on the Shelf Christmas Baking Set Printable?

So has this happened to you? Elf falls… not just a tip over but a place fido might run and scoop him up or a place little Timmy might grab him and put him in his mouth. How do you solve this? Print this creative Magic Elf Moving Glove bag topper from I Think We Could Be Friends.

Lock a child out of their bedroom or even the bathroom with this Elves Only Sign. You could supply some elf ears as a gift elf leaves for them so they can enter the room or the bathroom (or maybe they are just out for the day!)

All those michevious nights? It looks like Elf got in Candy Cane Jail from This Mama Loves.

Free Elf Car Printable – One way ticket to fun down the banister! This boxcar idea comes from the Original Scout Elves, the creators of Elf on the Shelf. More cute ideas here!

Last year I shared with you an Elf on the Shelf Bowling Game, but it sold out. That’s okay, because the next best thing is a bowling lane freebie like this free Bowling Lane from Learning As I Sew. You can pick up your own miniature bowling pins and a marble. Don’t forget you can make a bowling game with no bowling pins and no printables. More details on how to set that up here.

Behind the scenes story. Last year I was on bed rest with the twins during Elf season. My family did not get the joy of Elf visiting and doing silly things, instead he sat by my bedside so I could get on the floor and take photos of Elf while they were at school for the blog!

Need something so easy and simplistic? Countdown the day until Christmas with these Printable Elf Calendars from Who Arted? Chuckle. We did something similar HERE and HERE.

Hang Portraits. Download these Elf on the Shelf Portrait printables for frames or the refrigerator.

Having trouble with behavior? Take a look at this Elf on the Shelf Behavior Note. (No longer free)

Free Elf on the Shelf printables and hundreds of Elf on the Shelf Ideas to inspire carefree nights and easy shenanigans for your Christmas Traditions. #FrugalCouponLiving #ElfontheShelf

‘Tis the season for ugly sweaters! Grab your Elf on the Shelf Ugly Sweater Printables from A Little of This That Blog. Did you know National Ugly Sweater Day is December 18th? You can grab an ugly elf sweater here. Also take a look at our Ugly Christmas Sweater Invtations.

Enza at Bargain Blessings has some of the cutest super hero Elf Costumes including Captain America, Spider Man and even the Star Wars Series! Luke, I am your father!

I am sorry I left you waiting so long for these. Pick your Free Elf on the Shelf Photo Props from Heather Hedrick.

Pass out Elf on the Shelf Kisses with this free printable bag topper.

Left over Halloween Spider Webs? Turn your Elf into a Snowman with this free printable from Lunchbox Memories.

If you are willing to get crafty, we found the ultimate stash of free Elf on the Shelf Printables (you can thank us in the comments below.) The Glamours Projects has free artist set, baking set, shopping set, super hero set, nativity set, snack set and more! Happy creating.

If Elf accidentally gets touched, make sure to have this free magic dust printable (and glitter) available. Idea form Mama Cheaps.

Sometime in the year, send a postcard from the Beach or the North Pole. (No longer free)

Gearing up for the first day of school? Encourage your son or daughter with this Back to School Elf on the Shelf Postcard. (No longer free)

Don’t give up at the very end. Take a look at these Ways to Say Goodbye Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Boards.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. We share every day in the month of November and December . Pin to Pinterest on your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Boards.

Looking for Elf on the Shelf Ideas? Take a look at The Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas we have found! Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf on the Shelf Board.

Fun Drinking Games For Your Next Beer Tasting Party

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August 10, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Plan the perfect beer tasting party with these fun adult party games that will have your party guests laughing and having a great time and making new friends.

A good party is all about having fun and drinking beer. After all, beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the world! Without it there would be no adult parties or drinking games to enjoy. In this blog post we will discuss some of the best beer drinking games you can play at your next party that are sure to make everyone have a great time!

What is a Beer Tasting Party?

A beer tasting party is a gathering where everyone brings a type of beer to share. These are often planned by people who want to explore the tastes and styles of different types of beers.

In order for this event not to be too tough on anyone’s taste buds, it is best if there are a variety of different kinds available so that guests can sample them all without worrying about not liking the few that were offered by one host.

When hosting a cheers & beers party, download a beer tasting notes PDF. Compare colors, clarity, aroma, flavor, appearance, mouthfeel and more. You can even give it a score of one to five ~~stars~~ beers.

What Are Some Drinking Games To Play At A Beer Tasting Party?

Gather up your supplies and plan some fun drinking games to entertain your party guests. Some beer party games include:

I’m Going to a Bar– A new take on the childhood game, “Going on a Bear Hunt” players sit in a circle and take turns saying different drinks that they would get from the bar. Each person repeats the list and adds another drink to the list.

Straight Face– This funny game tests your willpower to not laugh while reading ridiculous statements party guests write.

Defy Gravity– Keep your balloons in the air with this one-handed challenge. The last team with all their balloons in play, wins!

Pass the Orange– Ever try passing an orange with no hands? This crazy game tests your skills at passing fruit around the circle without dropping it.

Name that Quote- This game can be adapted to use movie quotes, songs, titles of shows or anything that works well with the friend group you’ve invited over.

Charades– A boozy spin on the classic game, write down funny actions or things that will get your guests acting and laughing.

Beer Pong– What’s a beer tasting party without beer pong? Set up the cups and watch the party come to life with this game of skill that gets harder the more you drink.

Donuts & Cocktail Sticks– Work as a team to get as many donuts into your team’s bucket before time runs out. The twist? No hands. You can only pass the donuts with the cocktail stick that’s in your mouth.

Two Truths and a Lie– This getting to know you game is perfect for the beginning of the evening, especially as you’re waiting for other guests to arrive.

Mr. & Mrs. Freeze– This game can be played throughout the party to add a fun twist to the evening. Guests have to pay attention or drink up!

Heads up– Download the Heads Up app and play the fun guessing game.

Plan a party people are talking about Monday at work with these adult drinking games that encourage laughs and tons of fun! What are your favorite party games for adults? Let us know in the comments!

Party Games for Adults & Beer Tasting Guide PDF

When planning your next Oktoberfest party, download these beer tasting party printables. Included in the set are beer party games and beer tasting scorecards.

Beer Party Games & Tasting Notes Printables PDF

Included in Beer Party Printables Set

11 Beer Party Games List PDF Instant Download with Game Directions & Supply List
Beer Tasting Notes & Beer Tasting Scorecards & Beer Flight Placemat
Bonus: Clean Adult Charades Cards
Bonus: Charades Cards Template

As an alternative, take a look at our Wine Tasting Scorecards and Wine Party Games.

Not ready to buy. Take a look at some of our free printables too! Subscribe and look for a link and password in your inbox. All printables are digital download PDFs meant to be printed on your own. Don’t have a printer? Print at Staples. Watch this video for 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 Beer Tasting Party Adult Drinking Games or filled out Beer Tasting Notes Template. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Don’t forget these Oktoberfest Beer Party Ideas (for October or any season!) Pin to Pinterest for a later time.

Also enjoy these Wine Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest for a later time.

Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Ideas with Friends

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August 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving

The epic list of Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Ideas. Creative Thanksgiving games, printables, and traditions you need to throw a memorable occasion with friends.

Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Ideas with Friends

What is Friendsgiving? Friendsgiving is not that old. It originated in 2009. It is a celebration of Thanksgiving among friends when you can’t be around family (or chose not to be) for the holidays. Friends gather at a home and celebrate with your traditional turkey feast. Freindsgiving is totally customization and for that reason we wanted to share with you some Friendsgiving Ideas. Some of these ideas fit your traditional thanksgiving mold, while some ideas my be hip and not something that would be on the agenda when visiting your great Aunt Ruth and eating her JELL-O mold. If you are hosting the event, be sure to take note of all these hosting tips and ideas!

Enjoy and Happy Friendsgiving!

If hosting, make sure you have activities to entertain the guests. These Thanksgiving party games are perfect for kids of all ages (adults included). They pair nice with our minute to win it party games or use our adult party games if you want to involve a few adult beverages.

Send friends home with this Leftovers Gobble It Up Gift Tag from Frugal Coupon Living.

Send out the invites with these free friendsgiving invitation printables. | Eighteen25

When guests arrived, keep them entertained with these Adult Party Games. Friendsgiving party games that include instructions and supply list. Clean, fun, with or without drinking.

For younger kids, send them on a Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt through the home. Indoor and outdoor scavenger hunt fun.

Your Thanksgiving Tablescape doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Use Kraft Paper and make a beautiful table display. You might want to pick up a Hand Lettering book to help write your names. (Also check out our 25 Inspirational Thanksgiving Tablescapes and Hand Lettering Tutorials.) | Lemon Thistle

Host with some lovely drinks. We love these Thankgiving Friendsgiving Wine Labels!

How beautiful is this simple and modern “give thanks” garland for your friendsgiving? | Homey Oh My

Give everyone a role, we love these funny Friendsgiving Name Tags for your Thanksgiving crew.

Create a friendsgiving Thanksgiving Tradition with Thanksgiving Bingo. This isn’t’ your typical bingo, it is more of a white elephant style game. | Make and Takes

Work off that turkey! Football is a fun game as well, but also check out this Thanksgiving Bowling game. It’s a great way to get outside, act funny, and enjoy the company. | Dating Divas

You can also use Kraft Paper and make a beautiful DIY Thanksgiving Chargers. | Grace in My Space

Personalize and make your own Thanksgiving place settings and silverware wraps. | Bloom Designs Online

Make it a day of family fun before you incorporate the friends with this Family Traditions Thanksgiving Bucket List. (See also our Themed Family Bucket Lists for the Entire Year!)

Put it on ice. How memorable and amazing is this Pumpkin Ice Bucket? | Everyday Dishes

Create a Thanksgiving cocktail station with an assortment of adult beverages, fresh fruit, herbs for garnish and sparkling drinks. | What’s Gaby Cooking

Serve individual desserts with these Mini Pumpkin Spice Latte Bundt Cakes. | Domestically Blissful

Welcome everyone with these Friendsgiving Gold Foil Balloons.

What goes better with friends and wine than a Thanksgiving Cheese Board. | What’s Gaby Cooking

Don’t stress out the day of Thanksgiving. Precut your Friendsgiving ingredients a day or two before. Also take a look at our Make-Ahead Thanskgiving Recipes. | Martha Stewart.

Speaking of baking hacks, don’t burn your pie crust. Wrap with foil to bake the pie and keep your crust soft. Don’t forget our Pie Crust tips under our Baking Hacks and Tips. | Cooking Channel TV

The epic list of Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Ideas. Creative Thanksgiving games, printables, and traditions you need to throw a memorable occasion with friends. #FrugalCouponLiving #Friendsgiving #Thanksgiving

Take note. Use a white pumpkin to list what you are thankful for this year. It’s an easy centerpiece and a useful too for reflecting on those things for which we have thanks. | Yellow Prairie Interiors

Send everyone home with tasty leftovers. How adorable are these pie box printables? | Freckle and Fair

Speaking of leftovers, we also love these chalk art labels for Thanksgiving leftovers. | Lily and Val

Obviously, Thanksgiving isn’t complete without ~~a few~~ a lot of laughs. Make sure to watch Friends Season 5, Episode 8 titled The One with the Thanksgiving Flashbacks. It’s Thanksgiving, and the gang remembers former terrible Thanksgiving experiences plus Monica wears a turkey on her head! We highly suggest you break out your own Turkey Head when you watch! Don’t let them see it before!

Speaking of friends – don’t forget your Friends Television Show Happy Friendsgiving banner.

Enjoy and Happy Friendsgiving!

Take a look at these Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table. Pin to Pinterest.

Our goal is to provide you with the best party you can imagine. Having the event at your home? Take a look at these Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays. Pin to Pinterest on your Holiday, Thanksgiving, and Home Boards.

We shared many great ideas for the table but take it another step future with these Inspirational Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas. Pin to your Home and Thanksgiving Pinterest Board.

Your best hack and tip for the holidays is prepping ahead. Take a look at these Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes. Pin to Pinterest on your Food and Thanksgiving Boards.

31 Free Thanksgiving Printables

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August 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Thanksgiving

FREE Thanksgiving Printables

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Thanksgiving is such a special time of year! It means layering clothes for cooler weather, comfort food, reconnecting with family and friends and giving thanks for all of your blessings!

These Thanksgiving Printables will get you all set for giving with the little tags and bags perfect for treats for guests, kids in the classroom or just a little something to show your thanks! Make up several of these goody bags to have on hand to give. The kids will love to help put them together! Decorate your home and table with all of these fun banners and place cards. We love the printables that update your walls with festive Fall décor. So many fun options to choose! Have fun and Happy Fall!

Gobble It Up Gift Tag (perfect for leftovers or sweet treats) from Frugal Coupon Living

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt form Frugal Coupon Living

Full Set of Thanksgiving Party Printables from Amanda Parker and Family

Gobble Gum Tags from Bloom Designs Online

Bugle Cornucopias Thanksgiving Bag Toppers from Cookies and Cups

Be Thankful Utensils from Eighteen 25

Thanksgiving Bingo from Crazy Little Projects

Thanksgiving Place Cards from Kristen Duke Photography

Fall Subway Art Printable from Bomb Shell Bling

Give Thanks Printable from a Night Owl Blog

Thankful Tree and Printable from Craftionary

Thanksgiving Treat Labels from Tip Junkie

Thanksgiving Gift Tags from Good Gravy Designs

Mini Thanksgiving Cake Bunting from Kara’s Party Ideas

Give Thanks Utensil Holder from Craftaholic Anonymous

Fall Bucket List Punch Card from Make Life Lovely

Full Set of Thanksgiving Party Printables from Catch My Party

Keep Calm and Gobble On from The Suburban Mom

Leftover Thanksgiving Label from Bloom Designs Online

Thanksgiving Photo Props from Kristen Duke Photography

Thanksgiving Wine Labels from Sarah Hearts

Turkey Day Menu Planning from Weswen Design

Thanksgiving Kids Table Printables from Paper Glitter

Thankful for ABCs from Written Reality

Thanksgiving Mad Libs from Sister’s Suitcase

Thanksgiving Gift Tags from She Wears Many Hats

Thanksgiving Photo Props from The Dating Divas

Thanksgiving Bag Topper from Party Wagon

Thanksgiving Subway Art from How To Nest for Less

Thanksgiving Turkey Song from Kristen Duke Photography

Mr. and Mrs, Potato Head Turkey Printable from Kiki Creates

Full Set of Thanksgiving Party Printables from A Delicate Gift

There’s Always Something to Be Thankful For from Daisy Cottage Designs

Not free, but highly cool… Enjoy these 12 Thanksgiving Party Games for kids of all ages, young and old!

Take a look at these Thanksgiving Kids Food Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy our 25 Inspiration Thanksgiving Tablescapes. Pin to Pinterest.

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Also take a look at these Thanksgiving Food Treats featured on Rachel Ray (seen here!)

Turkey Sugar Cookies (Pin it to Pinterest)

This recipe is the most simplistic. Make the attached sugar cookie recipe or grab a pre-made store brand. Use icing as glue and create decadent feathers with candy corn.

Turkey Nutter Butter Cookies (Pin it to Pinterest)

The most popular Thanksgiving Food Craft, the flexibility of this food craft is nice. How much you want to go with this cookie is up to you. You can have a stand up turkey or a lay down turkey instead. Add left over Halloween candy to spruce up the design or keep it simplistic with icing and candy corn.

Rolo Pilgram Hats (Pin it to Pinterest)

On the show we made these with chocolate peanut butter cups but you can also do with caramel cups. Pick up store bought frosted fudge cookies and glue on the top of the hat to make the perfect little snack for your little Pilgrim.

Chocolate Covered Oreo Turkeys (Pin it to Pinterest)

This turkey craft is likely for experienced and steady of hands baker. Mix colors and create bright feathers on your Oreo Turkey using a pretzel as a template. Again, how little or how much of the activity and design you want to do is up to you.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Travels on Vacation

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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! Going on a trip, on worries! Elf Travels on Vacation too!

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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 Idea EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

Elf Travels on Vacation! Going on a trip and not sure what to do with your Elf on the Shelf? No Worries. Elf travels too. Place Elf in the dash and take him on a road trip! We thought a creative addition to your travels would be these Elf Suitcases. There are 4 styles to choose from. They come with 3 adorable shirts. You might remember us sharing this Elf on the Shelf Suitcase Idea last year.

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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.

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Encouraging Words for Kids

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August 4, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual but this loving words for kids printable will help as a parent aide. Learn about your child’s love language and instantly download these words of encouragement for kids to build self esteem and intrinsic self affirmation.

While parenting is not linear and sometimes a + b does not always equal c, it is nice to have a guide to remind us how to parent well and how to parent form the heart.

The Five Love Languages

What are the Five Love Languages? Whether learning about the heart of a spouse or your kids, author Gary Chapman teaches us there are multiple ways to fill the loved tank of our family members. The “5 Love Languages include Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch. You can learn more about your love language, your spouses love language and your child’s love language by taking a Love Language Quiz.

Inside every child (and adult) there is an emotional love tank. Focusing on filling your child’s love tank allows them to find fulfillment in the home instead of looking for it elsewhere and in the wrong places. It is important that parents learn how to love children and that can easily be done with a prompt providing loving words of affirmation for kids.

What are some good words of encouragement for kids?

Wouldn’t it be great if parenting came with a manual? After five kids I still am trying to figure things out. Of course, each new age comes with challenges too, so just when you have things somewhat in a good flow, a hiccup occurs.

While, there is no parenting manual, we hope this loving words printable will be a visual reminder for encouraging your kids. I personally hung my words of encouragement printable in the medicine cabinet of my bathroom. This gives me a daily reminder of my tongue and how I can encourage children with words.

These encouraging words for kids include the following phrases…

Words of encouragement for kids

I love you!
I’m glad I’m your mom (or dad!)
My day isn’t complete without a hug from you.
I admire your hard work!

Children often want the simplest of things. They want to be loved, appreciated, and cared for. Through words of affirmation, you can show your children you love them, not only through actions, but by saying what they are longing to hear. Taking the time to voice your love builds strong, self-confident kids who know how to express their love to others.

Notice that these phrases above have I/my statements. In addition to making personal statements, try changing some of these phrases by replacing with alternative pronouns. Teach your children to have pride in themselves so sometimes their reward is intrinsic instead of external (form you.)

For example, try these replacement phrases to increase intrinsic motivation words of encouragement for kids…

Words of affirmation for kids

Try these messages of positive things to say to kids with these intrinsic self affirmation phrase.

Instead of “I’m proud of you” try “You should be proud!“
Instead of “I admire your hard work” try “You worked very hard to _____“
Instead of “You did great” try “You came up with a thoughtful solution and really nailed that math problem.“

Play with these sentences and try to change them a little by adding specific and descriptive comments to signal you have paid attention and you really care. See how your child’s self esteem grows and if your words are effective in promoting desired behaviors.

Encouraging Words for Kids Printable

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Discipline Through Words of Affirmation for Kids

While the word discipline and the phrase words of affirmation don’t seem to go hand and hand, it is possible to discipline your child through their love language. Our words of affirmation printable does not include discipline. However, I do want to share with you a resource we use in our home. Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard.

Ginger Hubbard Don’t Make Me Count to Three

If you loved Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages of Children, look at this book companion. In the book Don’t Make Me Count to Three, Ginger Hubbard encourages and equips moms to reach past the outward behavior of their children and dive deeply into the issues of the heart. Instead of feeling discouraged or angry, look at poor behavior as an opportunity to grow the word of God on your child’s heart.

Heads up, spankings are used in this book, so adapt what you want to your own parenting style. While I am a former teacher and have studied Conscious Discipline (no spanking) this book taught me a lot about tying my discipline to the heart and the word of God. In fact, I was missing the book a lot time and asked my husband where it was. It was in his backpack as he was reading it during his free time. I didn’t even prompt him to look at the book I had picked up on Amazon a few weeks prior.

Wise Words for Mom

Not into chapter books? I encourage you to pick up Wise Words for Moms. We have this hanging by our calendar in our Family Command Center. You can use this companion without the book, it really is a must for using words of affirmation and scripture during discipline.

Wise Words for Moms is a calendar-sized chart, designed to aid you in using the Scriptures to drive out the foolishness that is bound up in the heart of [your] child (Proverbs 22:15). It is a tool for your personal research of the Bible for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training your children in righteousness.

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Reviews from buyers

“Oh my goodness! This makes my mama heart so happy. After every page I thought “this is perfect, I wish it had xyz”… and then it showed up!” – Kimberly

“This had everything I was looking for in a “Mom Manager” binder! Super cute design, simple and easy to put together. Definitely recommend!” – Britt E.

“I have been wanting something like this for awhile- never thought I could get all the best organization/planner things in one binder!! Thank you :) Trying to get more organized in my everyday day life and what better time than back to school for my daughter <3 thank you for helping this busy Mom out with something so practical and hey it’s super cute too- win, win all around ;) awesome price!! I will definitely purchase again!!” – Caroline L.

The Busy Mom Binder – A Family Command Center Printable!

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August 4, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

The Busy Mom Binder. Thirty-five printable pages that will reorganize your home, your kids and you! Consider this your family command center in one easy location, a 3-ring binder. Includes pages that can printed over and over to organize your weekly meal plans, cleaning, savings, grocery list, chore chart, notes for the baby sitter and more!

The Busy Mom Binder

I have been squatting on something. I have been so excited to share something new with you that I have been working on it (for what feels like) forever, I eventually finished with it and then I became too frozen to share.

Without further wait, here it is… The Busy Mom Binder!

This is a binder you won’t loose. It will be considered your home bible (lowercase). The place that holds all your answers and resources. A binder that you can reference frequently or lead others to reference when they have questions. You guys, it took us out of the struggle. Away from survival mode and it turned me back in to the old me I once knew – an organized woman in her home, within her family, and within her life! The woman before five kids!

Before the binder began, my favorite Busy Mom Quote actually came from a man (laughing), Ed Wiley was my spirit animal because he summed my life, best.

It’s so true, you guys. I am not sure what “it” is, but I assure you that whatever it is, it WAS NOT getting done. After our fourth and fifth children were born (twins), it was survival mode. Their first birthday party was even a survival theme. The party wasn’t for them, it was for mom and dad (my husband and I). While we didn’t hold a second birthday party, year two had us surviving, as well. Once they turned two, I felt like I began to re-organize my life… really, to reorganize our family’s life. Consider it my 2020 New Years Resolution (only I don’t typically make conscious resolutions.)

If succeeding at “it” is also something you want to do with one or one hundred kids, we have the perfect family organizer for your home. This organizer will help you achieve it, maybe not all of it, but a piece of it. The Busy Mom Planner includes organizers for the home, the family and even for mom.

I WANT TO SUCCEED AT IT WITH THE BUSY MOM BINDER

What the Busy Mom Binder Includes

I created three sections for the binder. These sections cover busy mom solutions for the home, for the kids, and of course, for mom too! It is your printable Family Command Center to organize your home.

Organization for the Home

This section covers your needs for the home.

Password Keeper
Weekly Meal Plan (with grocery list)
Monthly Declutter Challenge
Daily Cleaning Checklist
Less Than 1 Hour a Day Deep Cleaning Checklist
The Dishes are Clean/Dirty (dishwasher magnet)
Laundry is Clean/Dirty (laundry magnet or basket tag)
Daily Laundry Schedule (blank)
Daily Laundry Schedule (complete)

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Organization for the Kids

Mom’s life becomes easier with a kids organizer. This section covers it all!

Babysitter Notes
Notes for School
Toy Storage Bin Labels (3 pages)
Daily & Weekly Chores Checklist
How to Clean My Room Checklist
Kid’s Saving Tracker
Stay-at-Home Schedule for Mom, Baby & Toddler
Family Bucket list (blank)
Weekly Lunchbox Planner

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Organization for Mom

Lastly, all things mom.

Daily Planner
Weekly Planner
Big Goal Planner
52 Week Savings Challenge
Spending Tracker
Debt Payment Tracker
Grocery List (blank)
Birthday Tracker
Emergency Contacts
Family Medical Information

I NEED THE BUSY MOM BINDER!!!

What Others Are Saying

I gave an audience of busy moms the Busy Mom Binder to test before bringing it live to you. See what others are saying about the Busy Mom Binder.

Sarah also added how aesthetically happy her eyes were – haha! Glad it was easy on the eyes, Sarah!

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This had everything I was looking for in a “Mom Manager” binder! Super cute design, simple and easy to put together. Definitely recommend! 5 out of 5 stars – Britt E.
5 out of 5 stars: I have been wanting something like this for awhile- never thought I could get all the best organization/planner things in one binder!! Thank you :) Trying to get more organized in my everyday day life and what better time than back to school for my daughter <3 thank you for helping this busy Mom out with something so practical and hey it’s super cute too- win, win all around ;) awesome price!! I will definitely purchase again!! 5 out of 5 stars – Caroline L.

Need the Busy Mom Family Organizer?

Do you need this family organizer? It was my organization solution to getting my home out of survival mode. Before you pick up your copy of the binder, hear how it changed our home – a quote from yours truly!

Through the Busy Mom Binder I was able to structure my own to dos, inspire and teach my kids to do the same, and quickly direct my husband to one resource for the home – Our Family Organizer in one place. With this new game plan, I was able to get time back in my day, bring our family out of survival mode and accomplish it (whatever it is – wink)!

Do you need to accomplish it? (whatever IT is!)

Do you need to come out of survival mode?

Our Busy Mom Binder is your Home Organizer Solution!

Free Printables

Two of the thirty-five pages in our Busy Mom Binder are free today! Pick up our 52 Week Savings Challenge and/or Monthly Declutter Challenge today. Subscribe and look for a link and password in our inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables.

With all of these 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 have a video and step by step instructions to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples. After downloading, I ordered this binder twice from Staples and paid about $20 to have them print it for me.

Recommended Accessories for Your Binder:

There are a few optional accessories for your home organizer. You may want to laminate your toy bin labels. We have had this Scotch Brand Laminator for years and it has held up very well. I also used an Avery white 1.5 inch 3-ring binder with clear cover (in my video), though I would recommend a 1 inch.

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