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Easy Valentine Burlap Wreath Tutorial – Frugal Craft for Under $10

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Valentine's Day

published date: January 16, 2014
modified datt: December 14,2018

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Easy and Frugal Valentine Burlap Wreath Tutorial

I made this wreath last year for Valentine’s Day and I love it!  It was so easy and very cheap.  I got all of my materials at Hobby Lobby in two separate trips so I was able to use two 40% off coupons.

Supplies:

  • 1 or 2 wire hangars (I used two and wired them together) – FREE
  • 2-3 yards of Red Burlap – $5.98 (use 40% off coupon)
  • Letters ‘X’ and ‘O’ in Chipboard – $2.49 each.  I used a coupon for one so paid $3.49 total.
  • Two sheets of scrapbook paper – $.59 total (on sale for 50% off)
  • Ribbon – already had on hand
  • Mod Podge – already had on hand
  • X-ACTO Knife – already had on hand

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Directions:

  1. Stretch your hangar into a circle or unhook it to put two hangars together.  I just overlapped mine to the desired size.
  2. Lay the fabric out flat and measure 5″ widths and cut.
  3. Begin putting the fabric on the hangar going back and forth until the whole strip is on.  Repeat until the hangar is full.  
  4. Twist the hanger back together to close.  I had to get more fabric later because all they had was 1 1/2 yds!   You will want it to be much fuller than this!
  5. To make the letters, lay the scrapbook paper face down and glue the letters on using the Mod Podge.
  6. Once dry, trim the paper around the letters with an X-ACTO knife, then Mod Podge the surface to seal and provide a shine.
  7. Glue the letters together with hot glue and then glue the ribbon onto the back.
  8. Loop over the top of the hangar and add a bow to cover. Ta-da!

Try it and let me know how it turns out!  I plan to make one for Easter too!

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Bow Climbing Wall

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 14, 2018
modified datt: December 14,2018

Bow Climbing Wall. All you need for this easy elf idea are your Christmas bows. 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! 

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Easy Elf Idea - Bow Climbing Wall

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

Bow Climbing Wall! Also you need for this easy elf idea are Christmas Bows.

Supplies Needed:


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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.

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

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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.


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Cold Relief Smoothie featuring Honey and Ginger

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by Filed Under: Instagram, Juice Plus, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: October 14, 2014
modified datt: December 14,2018

 

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Cold Relief Smoothie
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Always consult your doctor. I am not a medical professional.

Enjoy this healthy smoothie recipe incorporating the benefits of Juice Plus+ Protein Powder. Use this as an alternative to cold relief. Featuring a dose of immune boosting vitamin C, this is perfect for the fall season. Also consider the Healty Harvest Pumpkin Pie Smoothie and Fall Apple Cinnamon Smoothie.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup fresh minced spinach
  • ½ freshly squeezed lemon
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbsp raw honey
  • ½ cup cooked butternut squash (if you do not have it, use 1 cup of freshly diced.)
  • 1 scoop Juice Plus+ Complete Frecn Vanilla Powder
  • ice as needed

Directions:

Mix all ingredients together and blend together in a blender until smooth.

Healthy Tips: This recipe is for a serving. Multiply as needed! These are all done easily in the blender.  Almond milk can be replaced with any kind of milk, including soy or rice milk.

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Natural Eye Redness Home Remedy

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by Filed Under: Beauty, Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: February 26, 2015
modified datt: December 14,2018

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Natural Eye Redness Home Remedy

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Always consult your doctor. I am not a medical professional.

Got Irriation? Eyes that are pink can be nothing but a nuisance. They are not pretty or fun. But it happens, so the best thing to do is to get rid of it as quickly as you can.  I do my best to avoid prescriptions in favor of essential oils as a natural treatment. I find this to be a great recipe for my bathroom cabinet. Just 3 Young Living Oils and a little bit of almond oil to create this effective relief  from minor redness without resorting to chemicals.

For relief from minor redness, eucalyptus radiata, lavender, and melaleuca are good oils to use – but I wouldn’t use it on children who couldn’t FOR SURE keep their hands away from their eyes all day long, because if they rub it in it will burn! This mixture goes on the outside of your eyes, away from your actual eye.

Ingredients:

  • 15 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
  • 7 drops Lavender
  • 7 drops Melaleuca
  • 1 Tbsp. almond oil
  • Dropper – I found this one on Amazon that would be perfect for this mixture!

Directions:

Combine eucalyptus, lavender, melaleuca, and almond oil in bottle – shake well.  To use: apply a small amount under eye just above the bone. Rub around the eye area like you are painting on glasses. Repeat as needed throughout day taking care to NOT get mixture inside eye at all.

If symptoms persist, see your doctor.

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Did you enjoy this post, also check out our 20 Uses for Thieves Oils. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Lavender Linen Spray, Homemade Vicks VapoRub and Homemade Sugar Scrub using Essential Oils.

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Homemade Chest Rub

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published date: February 09, 2015
modified datt: December 14,2018

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Homemade Chest Rub

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Always consult your doctor before use or intake. I am not a doctor or medically trained physician.

We are still in the cold and flu season and while I have nothing against modern medicine and we use medicine when needed I prefer to keep chemicals to an absolute minimum. So one thing I can do is replace over the counter items for symptom relief with my Young Living Essential Oils, Juice Plus+ and other chemical free items. While I love the benefit of chest rubs, the chemicals…not so much. So I used a fabulous trifecta of oils to create the same thing minus the icky stuff – Lemon, Eucalyptus, and Peppermint.  These are great for the Winter and Fall Season!

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • 8-10 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
  • 8-10 drops Lemon essential oil
  • 8-10 drops Peppermint essential oil

Directions:

  1. Stir coconut oil and essential oils together until very well mixed. You can do this by hand with a spoon or spatula, or with a hand or stand mixer.

To Use:

  1. Apply to chest, below nose and alongside nose- take care to avoid eyes. I also suggest putting this on the bottom of your feet and then slipping on some socks – trust me!

This rub is safe to apply as needed throughout the day.

I recommend storing in a glass jar like a small mason jar because lemon will break down plastic and release toxins into your mixture. This mixture will melt in hot temperatures, I keep mine in the bathroom and it has only softened very little.

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Homemade Sugar Scrub – Pin It to Pinterst

Lavender Linen Spray – Pin It to Pinterest

… and take a look at 20 Uses for Thieves Oil (Pin to Pinterest)!
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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Ate the Cookies

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 10, 2016
modified datt: December 13,2018

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Ate the Cookies

Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas?

Did you see yesterday? Elf was stuck in the cookie jar! Today Elf is STILL in the cookie jar but the cookie are gone – this makes two days of easy ideas!

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

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FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Snow Angel

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published date: December 16, 2016
modified datt: December 13,2018

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Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas?

Elf had fun on the kitchen counter-top. He made a snow angel from the flour.

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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.

Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.


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

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Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

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FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Apple Ninja Turtles

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published date: December 12, 2018
modified datt: December 12,2018

Elf makes Apple Ninja Turtles in this easy elf idea. 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! 

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

Apple Ninja Turtles! Elf turns the green apples into Apple Ninja Turtles. No need to waste the apples by using sharpie markers, you can pick up some FoodWriter Markers making these granny smith apples still edible!

Supplies Needed:


We love sharing FREEBIES! Print these FREE Elf Notes by entering your email address below. It will arrive in your inbox!

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

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

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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.


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

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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

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

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