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Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool, Elementary and More!

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Social Media

Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids

As a former teacher, I always loved getting my students to put together a cute, handmade Mother’s Day gift for their moms. Not only did they love the activity, but I loved getting to see the fun they had while they made a special gift to celebrate their moms! It’s so fun to be a part of a memory frozen in time. And as a mom myself, I can only imagine the joy that receiving those crafts brought to the moms of my students at home!

Since my love of teaching and all things arts and crafts lives on, I wanted to gather all of the best Mother’s Day craft ideas — specifically, Mother’s Day crafts for preschoolers and elementary students, because I worked with younger students when I was a teacher! From a hand print that will one day get larger, to a cute little face that will one day evolve, to a sweet little message that can be read over and over, every single one of these Mother’s Day arts and crafts activities for kids is sure to put a huge smile on Mom’s face. When I think back on my favorite Mother’s Day gifts from my own kids, they were all the handmade works of art that they made in school. There’s just nothing better than knowing they worked hard on an adorable gift for their mom!

Keep reading to browse some of the most perfect Mother’s Day Crafts for preschoolers, elementary schoolers, and younger kiddos in general to use in the classroom or at home this Mother’s Day. The kids will have a blast creating and crafting their special gifts, and Mom will be so delighted to see what they made!

Looking for more Mother’s Day inspiration for the kids? Don’t forget to visit our DIY Mother’s Day Ideas too!

If you want the best mothers’ day gift I ever received (and with 5 kids, a lot of years, years of teaching and even more years of creating Pinterest I feel qualified to tell…), my kids made me this beaded wire rock picture frame. It was the cutest Preschool Mother’s Day Craft ever!

Supplies include: Acrylic Paint, a Thick Wire (1MM – 2.5MM is a great size) and Large Hole Plastic Beads. No photographed, i personally added a mini clothespin to help keep the photo in place.

Does Mom love to bake and cook? I am so in love with this Mother’s Day recipe card holder craft. The Mother’s Day recipe is also so sweet! | Totally Terrific in Texas

How adorable are these hand and footprint vases for mom? | A Little Pinch of Perfect

Craft this adorable, artistic flower project with children’s faces and cupcake liners. | Source Unknown

Short on time? Print out these free Mom You are the World Printables! | Frugal Coupon Living

This is such an awesome idea – Homemade Perfume Spray for Mother’s Day! I can’t think of a mom that wouldn’t love a homemade perfume! | Hello Wonderful (see where I get my oils)

For the sweetest mom, make this Cupcake Mother’s Day Craft | I Heart Arts N Crafts

For the best grandmother or mother, make this badge with free printable! | Chica Circle

My Mom Is… How sweet is this printable for mom? It’s definitely something she will remember forever! | Happy Home Fairy

Share with mom this tea-rrific idea — our very own Teacup Mother’s Day Card! | Frugal Coupon Living

A bouquet doesn’t have to be full of fresh flowers. Hand prints last forever! Let the kids craft this Hand Print Flower Bouquet for their moms. | Daniz Designz

Create a photo backdrop with each child sharing why they love Mom! | Source Unknown

Here’s a Mason Jar Mother’s Day craft with hand prints. It’s so adorable and useful in the home, too! | Christina’s Adventures

I’m in love with this “Mom, you light up my life” lightning bug craft! | Crafty Morning

Check out this “Home is where Mom is” Mother’s Day popsicle stick craft, too! Every younger classroom has popsicle sticks on hand! | Crafty Morning

Create some pretty flowers with this Mother’s Day Handprint Craft! | Childcare Land

Blow kisses even when you are not there with this Mother’s Day canvas! Cut out photos and hearts and place them on a canvas or card stock. If you’re using paper, you’ll want to be sure to laminate! | Hora De Brincar E De Aprender

This is unique and fun — a Paper Collage bowl. I can’t believe how easy it is! | B-Inspired Mama

How adorable is this tree of love for mom? | Krokotak

This “I love you to the moon and back” Mother’s Day Craft is way too cute! | The Houndstooth Teacher

These are precious – who wouldn’t love a paint pot craft on their back patio? I know Mom will!| Discover. Learn. Connect.

We had so much fun with these painted plates for mom! | Frugal Coupon Living

These Mother and Child Homemade Necklaces let the kids and their moms match! | Mum in the Madhouse

Now for Mother’s Day breakfast! Grab this FREE Muffins with Mom Printable and Easy Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at our DIY Mother’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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

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Muffins with Mom Muffin Recipes for Mother’s Day

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

What better way to celebrate Mom than with the best muffin breakfast ideas for Mother’s Day? We’ve gathered the Best Tasty Muffin Recipes for your Mother’s Day Muffins with Mom Breakfast. Mmm, I can smell the fresh baked muffins already!

Muffins with Mom Muffin Recipes

One of my favorite memories with the girls is when they were in preschool. The teachers would hold a Muffins with Mom and Doughnuts with Dad breakfast around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. They were such special moments for the kids and I and provided more than enough adorable memories. Plus, it goes without saying that the muffins were beyond delicious!

I took inspiration from those preschool Mother’s Day muffin breakfasts and put together my own list of the tastiest Muffins with Mom recipes that I hand-picked from across the internet. If you’re searching for the best Mother’s Day breakfast idea, I guarantee this will wow Mom on her special day! Accompany your muffins with fresh fruit, coffee, a mimosa, and/or any other breakfast treats that Mom loves. These make a great addition to your Mother’s Day brunch spread, too! Or if you’re planning to deliver breakfast to Mom in bed, muffins are the perfect option since they’re low on mess. We’ve included fruity muffins, savory muffins, healthy muffins, and more, so you can perfectly cater your Mother’s Day breakfast menu to Mom’s favorite flavors.

Want to complete the experience to truly make Muffins with Mom a unique and memorable event? Don’t forget our Muffins with Mom Invite – a free printable you can use for your breakfast with Mom! She’ll be over the moon seeing the special touches you and your family put into her breakfast celebration. Have fun with Mom, and enjoy!

What supplies will you need for these muffin recipes?

All of these recipes have their own tasty flavors that set them apart from the rest. However, if you’re looking for muffin basics to have on hand, you’ll generally want to have these ingredients. You’ll likely already have most of these ingredients, so once you select the muffin recipe that you think Mom will love, simply shop for the items you don’t have in the kitchen. The remaining ingredients depend on the individual recipes you’ll find below!

Most of these Muffins with Mom recipes call for…

Eggs
Milk (any milk you have on hand will do, including non-dairy milk like almond, oat, etc.)
A neutral oil or butter
Flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Salt
Muffin tins
Muffin liners (these are optional, but colorful muffin tin liners really jazz up the presentation of your special Mother’s Day breakfast! If you don’t have any on hand, you can grease your muffin tins with butter or a non-stick cooking spray.)

Cinnamon Roll Muffins | Some the Wiser

Bakery Style Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins | A Kitchen Addiction

Peach Streusel Muffins | Sally’s Baking Addiction

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins | The Salty Marshmallow

Cornbread Stuffing Muffins | Jimmy Dean

Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins | Sweet Tooth

Triple Chocolate Muffins | Sally’s Baking Addiction

Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins (with printable Muffins with Mom invite) | Frugal Coupon Living

Glazed Lemon Cranberry Muffins | Eat. Bake. Repeat

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins | Little Sweet Baker

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins | The Novice Chef

Paleo Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins | Frugal Coupon Living

The Best Ever Blueberry Muffins | Yammie’s Noshery

Orange Sour Cream Muffins with Zesty Orange Glaze | Damn Delicious

Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins | Together as a Family

Strawberry Coffee Cake Muffins | Sugar and Soul

Apple Oat Muffins | Frugal Coupon Living

Banana Pecan Crunch Muffins | Spend with Pennies

Zesty Lemon Zucchini Muffins | Fannestastic Food

French Toast Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart Muffins | Yellow Bliss Road

Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins | Eating on a Dime

Welch’s Blueberry Fusion Muffins | Frugal Coupon Living

Searching for more inspiration to make Mother’s Day truly special? Take a look at these Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool and Elementary Aged Children. Even the little ones can get in on the Mother’s Day celebrations and show their appreciation for Mom! Pin to Pinterest.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy these DIY Mother’s Day Ideas. From cards, to gifts, to special tasty treats, we’ve gathered all of the DIY Mother’s Day ideas that will wow Mom on her amazing day! Pin to Pinterest.

Muffins with Mom isn’t complete without an invitation to let Mom know about her special breakfast! Download this adorable Muffins with Mom Printable Invite to formally invite Mom to her Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch. Pin to Pinterest.

Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft for a Tea-rrific Mom

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring

Have a TEA-rrific mom? This Beau-TEA-ful handmade Tea Cup Mothers Day Card Craft is a precious activity for the kids or makes an adorable invitation to a tea party! Mom will love this Mother’s Day Craft for Kids!

Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft

Who doesn’t love the chance to celebrate Mom? (And as a mom myself, of course I’m totally unbiased!) Regardless of how much I love having a special day dedicated to moms everywhere, kids get so excited to express their appreciation and love for their moms, too. If your house’s day-to-day activities get as hectic as mine do, you’ll know there’s just not much time typically to stop and say how much we appreciate each other.

I know you all love our Mother’s Day resources as much as I love the holiday — one of our more popular posts is our Mother’s Day Preschool Crafts. Since you all loved those curated Mother’s Day craft ideas, we wanted to come up with something creative and craft our own Mother’s Day Card Craft! This Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft is for a tea-rrific mom! I mean, whose mom doesn’t love relaxing with a hot cup of tea? Best of all, it’s simple and easy for the kids to create on their own or with Dad’s supervision. This Mother’s Day Card Craft uses upcycled egg cartons, scrapbook paper, and pipe cleaners. Even with it’s humble supplies, this Mother’s Day card for kids looks so impressive. Mom is sure to appreciate all the crafting work that goes into this special Mother’s Day craft!

Be sure to pick up our favorite tea bags! We think your mom will love them too – they make an amazing gift and perfect accompaniment to this Mother’s Day card craft!

Want to really take the tea theme to the next level on Mother’s Day? Have a Beau-TEA-ful Mother’s Day incorporating some of these Tea Party Ideas! Throw Mom a tea party with beautiful decorations, table settings, and tasty treats to make her day truly special.

Supplies:

1 Cardboard Egg Carton
Watercolor Paints
1 Sheet White Cardstock Paper
2 Sheets Patterned or Colored Paper (scrapbook paper)
1 White Pipe Cleaner
2 Pipe Cleaners, any color
Hot Glue Gun
2 Tea Bags
Scissors

Directions:

1. First, cut 2 pieces of cardstock about 4”x 6” in size and cut 2 pieces of patterned/colored paper about 3”x 5” in size. We used white card stock and colored scrapbook paper.

2. When you have your paper cut, center each piece of patterned paper on top of each white piece, and glue down on them. These are your two cards.

3. Grab your egg carton. Use the bottom part of the egg carton and cut 2 of the egg holders from the end of the egg carton. Cut off one side of each egg holder, making sure to leave the other 3 sides intact. When you lay it down on the flat cut off side, it will look like a little round cup.

4. Once your teacups are cut, use the watercolors to paint each little egg holder cup any color you choose, we used blue and purple. Let these dry for a few minutes.

5. While your tea cups are drying, cut 2 pieces of the white pipe cleaners each about 3” long. Cut 1 piece each of the colored pipe cleaners about 3” long. Twist a white piece with each colored piece so you now have 2 pieces that looked striped.

6. Make each one into a small handle shape and glue each one to the egg holder cups. I glued one end on the inside top, and the other end to the outside so they look like cup handles.

7. Glue each teacup with the flat cutout side down onto the cards. Put one of the tea bags into each little cup and let the string dangle over it.

These make cute cards for Mother’s Day or anytime! They would be SO fun for a tea party, too!

Have a TEA-rrifc mom? These Beau-TEA-ful handmade Tea Cup Mothers Day Card Craft is precious activity for the kids or makes a sweet invitation to a tea party! #MothersDay #FrugalCouponLiving

This Tea Cup Mother’s Day Card Craft is great for preschool kids and other school aged kids. We also think you will enjoy our Mother’s Day Preschool Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

We are pretty crazy over these DIY Ideas for Mother’s Day. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Muffins with Mom Ideas and Muffins with Mom Printable Invite! Pin to Pinterest.

20 Creative Ways to Enjoy a Spring Break Staycation

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring, Travel

Vacation from home! Check out the 20 best staycation ideas to enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. We’ve included staycation ideas you can easily drive to and ways to have fun on vacation right from the comfort of your home. Have fun!

Spring Break Staycation Ideas

You don’t need to shell out money to create a fun spring break vacation for the kids! This year and last year showed us that it’s important to learn how to have fun from the comfort of our homes. While we didn’t have much of a choice, we now know that it’s totally possible to have a blast without jet setting anywhere.

Whether you’re looking for creative ideas for your child’s spring break, activities for the summer, or just a few fun ideas for a long weekend, you’ll love these easy and frugal staycation ideas. Enjoy a holistay within your hometown and browse these 20 kid-approved activities!

From stargazing, to camping out in your backyard, to museum scavenger hunts and more, these Spring Break Staycation ideas are the best ways to make a vacation from home special!

What is a staycation?

Not all of us have the budget or willingness to take the family on a vacation every spring. Staycations bring all the fun of a great vacation into your very own home or hometown. They typically involve extra special activities that you might do when you’re on a real vacation, like camping in your own backyard or setting up a kiddie pool in the backyard.

Whatever your reason for enjoying these staycation ideas, let us know how much you love them in the comments!

Family Staycation Kit Digital Download

Looking for some fun ideas for a staycation at home? Grab this free Staycation Printable Pack to make it FEEL like your family is on a real vacation! Play tourist in your own town with these stay at home vacation ideas including a bucket list, menu planner, printable postcards, room keys, room numbers & more.

Add in the Science

Staycation ideas can be educational, too! During the week, have a day at home. Add in as many five minute science experiments as you can. The kids will have tons of fun getting to play scientist for the day!

Backyard Movie Theater

Pop some popcorn, plop together some pillows, put up a tent, string some lights… whatever it takes to make the coolest at home movie theater in your yard. Follow this DIY Backyard Movie Screen (from Simply Sprout) or pick up an outdoor movie screen for your evening.

Play Tourist

Play tourist in your hometown. Start by visiting your city’s visitor center and get creative with what new activities can fill your day. What new things do you want to see? Where haven’t you explored before? To really make your staycation fancy, book a hotel room for the night! Search places like Groupon for discounts and savings.

Baking Championship

Host a kids baking championship! Invite your kids’ friends or neighborhood pals to up the ante. Fill a basket with interesting ingredients for them to use or let them search the web for a recipe they want to make. You judge, determine the winner, and get to eat the food all at the same time… sounds like you’re winning! Adorable ideas for a baking party or championship from ikatbag.

Backyard Fire Pit

Make your entire dinner with just your fire pit! Can you tell we love food-related staycation ideas? Find camping recipes and make everything without using your kitchen. Two recipes we recommend are Camping Hot Dogs and Campfire S’mores Cones.

Go Geocaching

This activity is so fun, it will fill your whole day! Geocaching is the act of hunting for and finding hidden objects using GPS coordinates. Download the app and find hidden “treasure” in your town’s area. Learn more about how to geocache as a family on Frugal Mom, Eh.

Arts & Crafts Day

Host a whole day dedicated to arts and crafts! Take a look at some of these ideas – upcycled cereal box crafts, paint chip crafts, and rainy day activities. You also could pick up a craft supply set for a bunch of resources to help you get creative.

Picnic and a Discussion

Deepen relationships and learn a new fun fact about your loved ones! Have an Instagram-worthy picnic in your favorite grassy park. Picnics are a great opportunity to escape those everyday distractions like the doorbell, phone ringing, dog barking, and all the other things that interrupt quality time. Bring dinner conversation cards to start discussion and help you get to know your child and/or spouse better.

Backyard Campout

No need to venture into the woods — camp out in your own backyard! At night, you and your family can study the sky. Download the Sky Map App and study planets, stars, and constellations. Frugal Mom Eh has some creative ideas for backyard camping, as well.

Travel Abroad

Host an international vacation from home — no flight required! Choose a country you have always wanted to travel to. Eat food, plan activities, listen to music, and watch a movie. Of course, all of the eats and activities will be based on that country’s culture! Pick up a DVD from the library or watch something on Amazon Prime that relates to the country of your choice. Rick Steves has some great movies. Live, Life and Learning has a free printable passport you can use for your adventure with the kids. Every night of the week can be a different country!

Sleep Outdoors

Fill a truck or trampoline with pillows and blankets and have an outdoor campout under the stars! You can also see this idea in our Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids. Source and Source

Memories

Tired of keepsakes piling up? Get Marie Kondo inspired and get organized. This can be organized by school year or can just be a place you toss in old mementos, concert tickets, photos, and more. You’ll spend the whole night reminiscing over special moments with your family. A Bowl Full of Lemons can help you get started.

Family Game Night

Have a family game night or even a family game day! You can play many of these fun Minute to Win It Game Ideas. Craft a trophy for the winner, come up with some tasty Family Game Snacks, and let everyone choose a game to play!

Take a Hike

Go explore the great outdoors! Do some research and find a great trail in your area. You can carry along this nature scavenger hunt. You can collect what you find and make natural art with your all your treasures. Also check out our Hiking Trail Bucket List in our outdoor camping hacks and tips.

Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt

Speaking of scavenger hunts, take a look at our dozens of Scavenger Hunt Ideas. We love this outdoor Flashlight Scavenger Hunt, perfect for staying up late and doing something memorable.

My Town Rocks

Rock hunting is the newest community adventure since Pokemon Go! Search your local town and area for rocks hidden by citizens just like you. Join local community boards to see places where rocks might be hidden and discover areas of your town you might not be familiar with. You and your family can paint rocks together to “hide” around your town and surrounding area to spread joy and brighten people’s day! More ideas on My Town Rocks.

Visit a Museum

Have you ever played a scavenger hunt in a museum? Kids can get bored with museums, especially ones they’ve visited before. Make your local museums exciting again and play a museum scavenger hunt game. Consider it a treasure hunt of portraits and paintings!

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Over twenty ways to enjoy a Spring Break Stayation. Holistay and ideas within driving distance of your home and activities and fun within your home. #FrugalCouponLiving #Staycation #SpringBreak

Visit the Library

You can have SO much fun in your local library! Take a look at these 10 Quiet Library Games from Book Shark.

Virtual Museum Tour

Did you know many major museums offer virtual tours online? That means you can visit famous museums without ever leaving your home. Popular virtual tours include…

Be a Summer Travel Agent

Now that it’s spring break, summer break is just around the corner! Think ahead and hash out your summer activities and bucket list while everyone is home. Research itineraries, daily activities, and more just as if you were a travel agent. Check out our Visual Summer Bucket List for some ideas. Pick up this free travel planning kit from Pinch a Little, Save a Lot.

Painting Projects

Get the whole family in on that painting project you’ve been putting off! Paint your dining room table, redo your dresser, or spruce up a chair. Tackle a family project or redo an entire bedroom. We love these farmhouse weekend projects that can done in a few days. Not only will you get things done, you’ll have so much fun bonding and treasure the memories for years to come.

Get ready for summer! Take a look at these Visual Summer Bucket List Ideas for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

No more moans of “I’m bored mom” when you prepare for your summer with these Summer Boredom Busters and Activities for Kids! Pin to Pinterest.

52 Weeks of Meatless Monday Dinners

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

What’s the best way to make Monday exciting? Try 52 weeks’ worth of mouthwatering Meatless Monday recipes for dinner! We’ve gathered all of the tastiest, healthy vegetarian dinner ideas from around the web to last you all year long.

52 Weeks of Meatless Monday Dinners

When we shared our 52 Weeks of Taco Tuesday Recipes, we were overwhelmed with the positive response from all of you! Since you guys loved our themed recipes for Tuesday, we decided to dedicate another night of the week to another tasty concept — Meatless Mondays!

The best way to start the week is with a healthy dinner that pleases the whole family. That’s why I’m all for Meatless Monday recipes when the beginning of a new week rolls around! Whether you are trying to go full vegetarian or just want to cut out meat for one day, these meatless dinner ideas are just the thing for you and yours.

Consider your Monday evening meal planning for the rest of the year done! We’ve found tons of meatless dinner ideas, including Mexican recipes, Asian recipes, Italian recipes, and more to satisfy everyone’s taste buds in your home. You’ll love these healthy vegetarian dinner ideas, and might even save a few to cook on other nights of the week! Bon Appetit!

What are Meatless Mondays?

Meatless Mondays were created as a way to encourage people to reduce the amount of meat in their diet. Just by eating meatless one day of the week, you can reduce your carbon footprint by a significant amount! But even if you’re not transitioning to a meatless lifestyle, Meatless Mondays are a great way to dedicate one day to eating healthy. These Meatless Monday recipes are just as delicious as they are nutritious, and your family will love them. They might not even miss the meat!

While I was putting together this list of meatless dinner ideas, I struggled deciding whether to add fish (shrimp, scallops, etc.) I decided to go against these since technically fish is a meat. Of course, you can modify the recipes however you’d like — even if it’s not Monday. However you choose to enjoy these recipes, you’ll want to try them all!

Before you get started, take a look at our printable meal planner. Don’t get stuck in the same rut — get inspired by placing this recipe list on your fridge!

Meatless Monday Dinner Ideas

Enjoy these 52 Weeks of Meatless Monday Recipes!

Farmers’ Market Quiche | Saving Dessert

Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup | Cotter Crunch

Spinach Tortellini Soup | Umami Girl

Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo | Yellow Bliss Road

Korean Bibimbap Bowl | My Keuken

Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili | Aberdeen’s Kitchen

Creamy Polenta Bowl with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini | The Kitchn

One-Pot Creamy Asparagus with Whole Grain Penne | Frugal Coupon Living

Kung Pao Cauliflower | Cheap Recipe Blog

One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles | Domestic Super Hero

Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup | Cafe Delites

Ratatouille | A Clean Bake

Buddha’s Delight | Dinner at the Zoo

Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy | Coffee and Crayons

Pesto Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups | The Seasoned Mom

Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas | Gimme Delicious

Vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole | Aberdeen’s Kitchen

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos | Evolving Table

Spinach, Artichoke and Goat Cheese Quiche | Foodie Crush

Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese | Hello Little Home

Lemon Garlic Orzo with Roasted Vegetables | Vanilla & Bean

Classic Italian Pasta Salad | I Wash You Dry

Caprese Quiche | Lemon Tree Dwelling

Mexican Street Corn Tostadas | Isabel Eats

Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Peppers | Lil Luna

One-Pot Tuscan White Bean Soup | Frugal Coupon Living

Spicy Cauliflower Burgers | Pinch of Yum

Cheesy Baked Ziti | Delallo

Tomato Eggplant Zucchini Bake with Garlic and Parmesan | Well Plated

Aloo Gobi with Potatoes with Cauliflower | Cook with Manali

Cheesy Garlic Tortellini Pasta | Lil Luna

Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spinach Spaghetti Squash | Peas and Crayons

Pesto, Feta, and Veggie Pizza | Hello Little Home

Creamy Butternut Squash and Spinach Tortellini | Julia’s Album

Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche | Trails to Table

Chunky Portabella Veggie Burgers | The Kitchen Whisperer

Creamy Ricotta Corn and Tomato Baked Ziti | The Kitchn

Easy Vegetarian Potato Curry | Savory Tooth

The Ultimate Veggie Burger | The View from the Great Island

Grandma’s Baked Eggplant Parmesan | The Seasoned Mom

One Pan Gnocchi with Sundried Tomatoes and White Bean | Sweet Peas and Saffron

Mushroom Ricotta Open-Faced Sandwich | Hello Little Home

Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Garlic Spaghetti | Easy Pasta Sauces

Sweet Onion and Herb Quiche | The View from Great Island

Healthy Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Peppers | Pinch of Yum

Vegetable Paella | Earth Powered Family

Very Veggie Fried Rice | Cooking Classy

Enchilada Stuffed Grilled Portobello Mushrooms | Sweat Peas and Saffron

Easy Meatless Lasagna Recipe | Arts and Crackers

Thai Inspired Butternut Squash Red Curry | Little Spice Jar

Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta | The Recipe Critic

Baked Sweet & Sour Cauliflower | Le Creme de la Crumb

Check out the themed recipe post that inspired these meatless dinner ideas — these 52 Weeks of Taco Tuesday Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Need some meatless Monday recipes for lunch? Enjoy these tasty Gourmet Grilled Cheese Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Remodeled Bathroom Ideas | Inspiring Makeovers on a Budget

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Bathroom in need of a refresh? Find some inspiration for your makeover project with these Bathroom Remodel on a Budget Ideas! DIY bathroom ideas and remodeling tips to make your bathroom look brand new.

Remodeled Bathroom Ideas

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In the era of social media, there’s endless sources of inspiration for improving our homes. Especially in the last year, many of us kept busy with all sorts of DIY projects to make staying at home exciting. You might not think of your bathroom first when you think of refreshing your living space, but let’s face it — your bathroom is every bit of the sanctuary that the bedroom is. Bathrooms are the zone for self-care, where we go to prep for the day ahead, and where we cleanse ourselves after a long, hard day. With this in mind, give your bathroom some love for your next home renovation project with these DIY bathroom remodel ideas!

How can I remodel my bathroom myself?

While I was scouring the internet for the best bathroom remodel on a budget ideas, my goal was to keep them both easy and fun to do! All my fellow HGTV fans are familiar with seeing sky-high remodeling budgets with impressive results.

The high prices come from gutting bathrooms, replacing tile and countertops, and replacing water fixtures, to name a few. When you’re doing a remodel yourself, it’s best to stick with surface-level projects — think paint jobs, stick-on tiles, and reframing mirrors. This way, you’ll get to enjoy a new look without costly jobs that require a professional’s help.

I’ve curated the best budget bathroom ideas that deliver the same incredible looks without forking over thousands for a professional to do the job. Have fun with these bathroom remodeling ideas, and good luck!

Remodeled Bathrooms on a Budget

Let’s kick these budget bathroom ideas off with our own Painted Bathroom Vanity & Cabinets with Behr Grey Paint. This easy DIY project totally transformed the look of our bathroom!

A modern paint job can be the key to updating a tired bathroom. Paint your bathroom cabinets and add a soft color to the wall to create an amazing transformation. | Live Love DIY

Granite countertops cost serious $$$. Instead of replacing your countertops, paint them for a fresh look without the huge price tag! | Keeping Up with Mrs. Smith

An amazing bathroom isn’t complete without a great mirror. Update yours with a pretty frame. This mini project only costs $20! | The Frugal Homemaker

This one’s a great weekend project! Stain those outdated yellow wood cabinets and replace the hardware for a sleek, modern look. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Granite isn’t the only material that costs a ton — buying and replacing tile is costly as well. But, did you know you can paint your tile? Yep, I’ve got to try this DIY bathroom remodel idea! | Domestic Imperfection

You can paint your floor tiles, too! We love this DIY Stenciled Tile! | Remington Avenue

This peel and stick tile made this bathroom floor look amazing – I can’t even tell it isn’t wood! This is a great idea for an apartment-friendly DIY bathroom remodel. | Simply Beautiful by Angela

Think outside the box! These CD cases created a frame around the mirror with storage space inside! | House of the Smiths

Shiplap doesn’t haven’t to be difficult. Even the rookies can do it! You won’t believe how they accomplished this look! | The DIY Playbook

Hide a pop of color in your medicine cabinet! This adorable touch is so easy to recreate. | In My Own Style

Skip the expensive window treatments and create your own privacy screen. Just pick your fabric of choice and follow the easy tutorial! | Thrift Diving

Did you know you can spray paint your cabinets? Loving this simple bathroom cabinet makeover! | See Cate Create

I find that when remodeling a bathroom, less is more! Just clearing out the clutter can make your bathroom look as good as new. Keep it simple both in color and “stuff.” | Blesser House

Create a recessed area for your toilet paper with this DIY bathroom remodel tutorial! | Turtles and Tails

Sabrina did some amazing work on a bathroom in this budget friendly bathroom remodel. I love the contrast between the dark cabinets and light countertop and walls! | Pink Little Notebook

Update your bathroom with little pedestals below the cabinets! So cheap, so easy! | The Idea Room

Grab a little bit of paint, upcycle an older mirror, and add some faux wainscoating with a chair rail. How creative is that? | Little Bit of Paint

Create a special place with unique art prints for the kids. It’s free to use your kids own art for a personalized touch, or you can shop from winning designs, voted on by the Minted community!

While you’re gathering bathroom remodeling ideas, save these Bathroom Storage Solutions. Pin to Pinterest.

For the kids’ bathroom, we love these Inspiring Kids Bathrooms, Remodels and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

The Ultimate List of Whole30 Recipes for Beginners

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

The Ultimate List of Whole30 Recipes for Beginners on Frugal Coupon Living. Clean and detox in 30 days eating meat, seafood, vegetables, nuts and more! These delicious and easy Whole30 recipes will make eating clean a breeze for you and your family.

The Ultimate List of Whole30 Recipes for Beginners

This is NOT a diet! Whole30 is a 30-day lifestyle change, or body reset, with no deprivation or starvation. Whole30 incorporates meat, seafood, eggs, tons of vegetables, fruit, and plenty of good fats from fruits, oils, nuts and seeds. The focus is natural and unprocessed – think the outer aisles of the grocery store. You are not limited on calorie intake as long as you are staying in the guidelines of the Whole30 program. The program focuses on eliminating dairy, added sugar (sugar from fruits is fine), grains, MSG, carrageenan, and sulfites — all the stuff that’s not adding to your overall health.

Whole30 is all about cleaning and detoxing your body. This helps prevent cravings and resets your body to in’s natural health. I suggest eating organically when buying to rid your body of unwanted chemicals and pesticides and to clean the gut. Try Whole30 for 30 days. After, you can consider adding items back into your diet and see how they affect you. Reintroduce dairy, caffeine, sugar, and gluten one by one — you’ll be tuned into how they affect your body. My suggestion is to try to hold on to this diet longer than 30 days. You will be impressed by the stamina you have and how well you feel while on it.

What makes Whole30 different?

Unlike many diets that have come and gone over the years, Whole30 is different because weight loss isn’t the goal — healthy eating is. Restrictive diets only lead to yo-yoing weight and starving your body of what it needs. With Whole30, you’re not even allowed to step on the scale and counting calories is a huge no-no! For active, busy moms like myself, Whole30 is a fantastic way to get and stay healthy.

What are the best Whole30 recipes for beginners?

This ultimate list is the best place to start if you’re looking for easy Whole30 recipes to last you 30 days. I promise you’ll find some amazing, delicious eats. They’re so good, you won’t even realize you’re doing a detox!

Foolproof Salmon Baked with Olive Oil & Herbs | The Kitchn. I think I could eat this entire plate!

Paleo Creamy Potato Leek Soup | Jay’s Baking Me Crazy. This soup looks so warm and inviting. Perfect for those chilly days when you need a cozy meal.

Butternut Squash Noodle Hash | Hold the Grain. This skillet dish looks so beautiful, and I love that it’s served in the same dish you cook it in.

Magic Lemon Broccoli (leave off cheese) | Recipe Tin Eats. When broccoli is seasoned perfectly, I can’t stop eating it! Even the kids would love this one.

Easy Turkey Meatballs | Fashionable Foods. This would be great alone or with some spaghetti squash!

Roasted Carrot Hash Recipe with Ground Beef and Bacon | Paleo Running Momma. We tried something similar while sampling Whole30 recipes and it was a hit. Everyone cleaned up their plate.

Cauliflower Fried Rice | Little Bits of…. My kids had no idea this was cauliflower. They truly loved it. Consider adding some Liquid Aminos as a substitute for soy sauce.

Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup | Cotter Crunch. Curry anything and I am in. This dish looks delish. Add as much kale as you want — the greener, the better!

Buffalo Chicken Dip | Life in the Green House. Yes, you can have comfort food like good ole’ buffalo chicken dip on a Whole30 Diet! With a few simple swaps, this crowd-pleasing dish becomes Whole30 approved.

Roasted Tomatoes and Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles | Recipe Runner. You can find a squash noodle maker on Amazon. Zucchini noodles are surprisingly satisfying and a fantastic low-carb swap for regular spaghetti.

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Red Pepper and Corn | The Kitchn. On Whole30, you will learn to love Brussels sprouts, I promise! If you’re used to roasted Brussels sprouts, try this sautéed version with the colorful additions of red pepper and corn.

One Pot Lemon Chicken and Asparagus | Sweet Cs Designs. This easy one-pot meal is a winner. Chicken with a zesty lemon flavor is always a hit in my house!

Avocado + Dijon Turkey Burgers | My Healthyish Life. Creamy avocado and dijon make these burgers as tasty as they are healthy.

Chicken and Broccoli | Jay’s Baking Me Crazy. Again, you can find a squash noodle maker on Amazon. It’ll become your best friend for all the times you’re craving noodles on Whole30!

Chicken Lettuce Wraps | One Lovely Life. Lettuce wraps are a favorite in my family. We’d make these even if we weren’t looking for Whole30 recipes! Romaine or butter lettuce are the best choices for wraps.

Baked Garlic Green Beans | My Kitchen Craze. Okay, YUM! These green beans look amazing.

Orange Chicken | Food Faith Fitness. Yes, you can totally enjoy orange chicken on Whole30. Pair with cauliflower rice and some Liquid Aminos.

Homemade Chicken Sausage with Spinach and Onions | Paleo Running Momma. This looks like such a hearty breakfast. It would be great for breakfast for dinner, too!

Mexican Cauliflower Rice | The Pinning Mama. You are going to love this one. To make your own cauliflower rice, you’ll need a good food processor to do the hard work for you.

Breakfast Casserole (for those struggling on Whole30) | Crazy Together. Another casserole I bet you will make for more than breakfast!

Looking for more healthy twists on your family’s favorite eats? Check out these Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners. Pin to Pinterest.

Here’s more for you health-conscious readers. Take a look at our Weight Watchers Recipes and Their Point Values. Pin to Pinterest.

Some of these Healthy Smoothies would fit in great with these Whole30 recipes! Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Natural Clean Eating Paleo Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Another healthy ultimate list! Don’t forget our Ultimate List of Energy Balls & Bites for Health Conscious Adults. Pin to Pinterest.

Cricut Freebies | Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

Cricut Freebies | Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects

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Does anyone else covet a new machine/appliance, FINALLY get it, and then let it sit and collect dust? I am totally guilty of this, and it happened when I got my Cricut machine. The Cricut Explore machines are so exciting, but once they arrive at your house it’s easy to get intimated! It can feel like a big step to dive into tutorials, especially if you feel like a complete novice. Don’t let your Cricut machine sit around — I’ve rounded up the best easy Cricut tutorials and free SVGs for Cricut that will take you from beginner to expert in no time!

Scroll through these Cricut tutorials to learn how to upload your own images, how to monogram, how to save all your new (and old fonts), how to transfer vinyl, free SVG cut files, and much more. One of my favorite tutorials is how to have Cricut machines address your Christmas Envelopes — yes, please! If you find some other tutorials that are tried and true and I did not include them here, please let me know. I want this to be your one stop shop to help you make the best Cricut creations!

What can a Cricut machine do?

Essentially, the Cricut machine lets you cut materials like vinyl, cardstock, and leather. In fact, the Cricut Explore machines can cut through over 100 different materials! It’s incredibly handy for a variety of crafting projects. You can connect your computer to the machine to upload Cricut SVG files that will tell your machine which designs to cut out. Simply upload your design, fasten your material of choice to the machine, and with a press of a button, your Cricut will cut out the design!

It’s incredibly simple to use, but if you’re looking for inspiration via Cricut tutorials and project ideas, look no further than this master list of Cricut tutorials and freebies! These easy, free DIY projects will give you the practice you need to become a Cricut pro. Enjoy, and happy crafting!

Don’t forget our second list of Cricut Freebies – Cricut Tutorials and Crafts. Also take a look at our Easter Cricut Project Ideas & Crafts and Valentine Cricut Ideas & Crafts.

Find more inspiration on Cricut’s Blog and the Circut Design Space. You can also shop the cutting machine collection at Cricut.com. Enjoy and happy crafting!