Stretching Your Pennies, Saving Your Dollars
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Witness this Christmas with the Legend of Candy Cane Poem. This free printable gift tag reminds your receiver of Jesus, the Shepherd, and His blood shed for our sins. It’s a cute gift for church, Sunday School, Awana and more!
Does your family have any Christmas Traditions? We have two traditions we have been pretty consistent about. First, we have done Elf on the Shelf from the time the kids were very young. This of course if very fun and a good way to enforce good behavior over the excitement of the Christmas season. We also try to reign it home with the reason for the season – Jesus. This can be done via Advent Calendars or Birthday Cakes for Jesus (coming soon!) We also love to share the message of these season with our Candy Cane Poem Printable.
When you are apart of a bible study or Sunday school group, gifting to the entire group can feel rather daunting. Your group is likely quite important to you and you want to show a little thought but spending money on everyone isn’t very friendly on the wallet. For those of us who have the love language of giving gifts, this frugal friendly Candy Cane Poem is for you!
Look at the candy cane, what do you see?
Stripes that are red, like the blood shed for me.
White is for my Savior, who’s sinless and pure!
J is for Jesus, my Lord,
That’s for sure!
Turn it around and a staff you will see;
Jesus, my shepherd, was born for me!
The poem is a cute way to witness over the Christmas season. It’s also a gift that can be re-gifted to witness to unbelievers too! Simply print your PDF (see below) and cut the Gift Tags out. Cut a hole and tie to a candy cane with a Christmas Ribbon.
Also check this out! I also gave this adorable punny paper towel gift tag to my group of bible study ladies last year.
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These stickers for our Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Photo Booth were found in our dollar bin at our local Michael’s Craft Store! New creative, funny, and original Elf Ideas daily.
We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf Ideas every day in the months of November and December. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done. Additionally, we have many more ideas coming, including this Elf Photo Booth Prop Idea.
For this idea you will need a Bendable Elf on the Shelf. This will allow Elf to hold up the tooth picks for his photo booth props.
Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Photo Booth Props
While strolling the aisles of Michael’s (with three kids under two – okay it wasn’t a stroll, it was a race), I came across this adorable Photo Booth Sticker Book for only $1. Because I have been doing Elf on the Shelf Ideas since 2011, when I see something of this size my mind immediately races to Elf on the Shelf – it was a perfect fit! Additionally, once I was done with my Funny Elf Idea, I could share the sticker book with the kids who would have many of their own uses for it!
I added toothpicks to the Photo Props Stickers. When the bendable elf wasn’t holding the toothpick well, I inserted the pointy tip slightly into his red fabric – don’t worry, no elves were harmed in this funny elf idea. A few of the photo booth stickers were applied directly to our Elf.
Elf on the Shelf Photo Booth Supplies Needed
Spend only one dollar for this Elf on the Shelf Idea. You likely already have your elf and your toothpicks. Just pick up a Photo Booth Sticker Book at Michael’s Crafts.
Easy peasy, really simplistic – right?
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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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DIY Popcorn Gift Basket with Printable Popcorn Labels & a Christmas Gift Tag. These make popcorn seasoning mixes and handmade mason jar gift ideas for neighbors, teachers, friends, family and more.
Remember the gift ideas from just a few years back. Candles. Mugs. I was a teacher during this season and ended up with many of both. Oh hand lotion too! I loved all the gifts I was given from my students, I have not gotten rid of any of them BUT with the evolution of Pinterest, gift ideas have stepped up. It doesn’t mean more money has to be spent. In fact, Pinterest allows us to save in a lot of ways. For example, free printables (you know we love those on Frugal Coupon Living!)
We love this DIY Popcorn Gift Basket for stepping up your Christmas gift giving. Pairing pantry supplies like popcorn kernels, canola oils, spices, seasonings and more, it’s a creative idea that can be used for friends, family, teachers, coaches and even neighbors.
Looking for Christmas Gift Ideas for your Neighbors? We have plenty of gift ideas for your closest friends (by proximity!) These creative gift ideas require a gift tag and then you are done. Easy-peasy. You’re welcome.
This popcorn gift basket idea, will be a perfect idea for your neighbors. Maybe they will even invite you over for one of their movie or game nights.
This basket can be as frugal-friendly as you like or you can add more fixings to “jazz” up your basket.
A few popcorn gift basket supplies include:
Extra budget? Some people do not have kernel popcorn makers. If that is the case, anyone can pop popcorn in a brown lunch bag. Add a brown bag to your basket with directions. We really suggest this Popco Silicone Microwave Popcorn Maker. it turns into a collapsible bowl and is BPA free and dishwasher safe. It also comes in 10 colors!
Additionally, consider adding a gift card. A movie theater gift card is always appreciated.
Supplying you with the basic directions.
First, fill basket with filler. (We used red crinkle paper filler.)
Pour popcorn kernels in medium mason jar and canola oil in the small mason jar. Place both inside basket.
Add popcorn seasonings to seasoning shakers.
Print printable gift tag and jar labels on card stock or sticker paper. Cut out jar labels that match the popcorn seasoning flavors in each shaker and attach with hot glue. Place seasoning shakers in basket.
Add any other popcorn accessories to your basket – brown bags, popcorn makers, bowls, etc.
Lastly, cut out gift tag around outer edge and punch a hole in the corner. Attach the gift tag to the basket with a piece of ribbon or baker’s twine. (We used red and white bakers twine.)
We have a few ideas for popcorn seasoning mixes and how to make them. However, we used Kernel Season’s Popcorn Seasoning Variety Pack for our gift basket (I am all about making easy Christmas gift ideas!) Just pour the inside of the package into a cute mason jar shaker!
Ranch: one packet ranch seasoning mix.
Sour Cream & Onion: 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 3 teaspoons dried dill, 5 tablespoons onion powder, 3 teaspoon garlic powder, – 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Dill Pickle: 3 tablespoons coriander seed, 3 tablespoons kosher salt, 5 teaspoons dill weed, 1-1/2 teaspoon mustard seed, 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1-1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1-1/2 teaspoon celery seed.
Garlic Parmesan: 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 5 tablespoons onion powder, 3 teaspoon garlic powder, – 1/2 teaspoon each sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
Multiply all recipes as needed.
In addition to this creative DIY Christmas Gift Idea, we have a free printable – I mean, of course we would! Print your free printable Popcorn Labels and Christmas Gift Tag.
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Our 16 Popcorn Labels include:
Butter ∙ Movie Theater Butter ∙ Kettle Corn ∙ Bacon Cheddar ∙ Buffalo Wing ∙ Ranch ∙ White Cheddar ∙ Caramel Corn ∙ Cheesy Jalapeno ∙ Cheesy Caramel Corn ∙ Sour Cream & Onion ∙ Dill Pickle ∙ Garlic Parmesan ∙ Chocolate Caramel ∙ Nacho Cheddar ∙ Popcorn Salt.
Gift Tag Reads…
Popping in to Wish You a Merry Christmas!
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…and unrelated, can I just tell you this popcorn image took me forever to make (thus you might never see round images on my site again! – haha!)
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One of my kids’ favorite things about our elf returning each year is seeing his pet come with him. This year, we decided to get our elf a new sidekick, and I know the kids will be so surprised! If you have been wanting to get a friend for your elf, check out our Favorite Elf on the Shelf Pets!
We have the St. Bernard Dog Pet, which our kids named Bernie. It’s so much fun to pose him with our elf, and the kids get a kick out of him coming each year.
The Arctic Fox Pet is the new one this year, and I’ve already got it tucked away to make its appearance after Thanksgiving. My kids have been wanting this one since they saw it, so I can’t wait to see their faces when they see this cutie!
The original Reindeer Pet is sold out right now, but this adorable Christmas Reindeer Plush is a great stand-in. Since reindeer are the animals associated with Christmas, this one is a must-have!
Another one that’s not an official Elf Pet but that is SUPER cute and one that your kids will love is the Reindeer In Here. This reindeer is so fluffy and fuzzy. I know my kids would love to see this one arrive as well! This reindeer comes with its own book, too.
The official Reindeer Pet may be sold out on its own, but you can get it in a bundle with 2 other pets. The Elf on the Shelf Elf Pets Traditions Complete Set comes with the Reindeer, Arctic Fox and Saint Bernard with their books as well as an exclusive Joy bag!
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