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

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

Dieting Hacks & Tips After Baby

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Apple & Chicken Pup Pops | Homemade Dog Food

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July 26, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pet, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Apple & Chicken Pup Pops

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If you have a dog, we know what a dog lover you are. You make so many things for your kids, family, spouse, and it’s always fun to spoil the little pup too! We love this Homemade Dog Food Recipe – Apple & Chicken Pup Pops!

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup homemade unsalted chicken broth (see below)
1/2 Cup water
1 Gala apple
Pork Rawhide Sticks

You will also need:

Directions:

In a measuring cup, mix together your unsalted chicken stock and water.
Wash and slice your apple into bite size pieces.
Add a few apple pieces to your paper cups, fill halfway with your unsalted chicken broth.
Place a pork rawhide twist into the center and freeze for about 3 hours.
Peel your paper cups off and your dog can have a cold treat.

Homemade Chicken Broth:

1.) Place your leftover chicken carcass in a large pot and cover with water.
2.) Let it simmer for about 90 minutes.
3.) Now strain out your broth, discarding all bones and meat.
4.) Let your broth cool

Apple & Chicken Pup Pops | Homemade Dog Food

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Ingredients

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1/2 Cup homemade unsalted chicken broth
1/2 Cup water
1 Gala apple
Pork Rawhide Sticks
Dixie style paper cups
Measuring cup
Directions:

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Instructions

In a measuring cup, mix together your unsalted chicken stock and water.
Wash and slice your apple into bite size pieces.
Add a few apple pieces to your paper cups, fill halfway with your unsalted chicken broth.
Place a pork rawhide twist into the center and freeze for about 3 hours.
Peel your paper cups off and your dog can have a cold treat.

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Beach Themed Party Food | Vanilla Pudding Cups

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July 18, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media, Summer

With only a few minutes prep, you can create these Beach Party individual pudding cups. Using teddy grahams, graham crackers and a few candies, you have adorable kids’ pool party snacks for a birthday, beach vacation or even a class party.

Beach Scene Vanilla Pudding Cups

These tasty treats are almost too cute to eat. Turn a vanilla pudding cup into a beach scene complete with a circle float, umbrella and bear laying on a towel above the beach sand. While these snacks are the embodiment of sand and surf, they are best served at a beach themed party or at a pool party as they would not go well with wind and sand.

What kind of food do you serve at a pool party?

For a pool party, you will find most of your guests snacking. While it’s nice to serve things like hamburgers, hotdogs or even pizza, make sure that you have a good selection of individual pool party snacks. That way people can eat on the go or as the sun and water develops their hunger.

Consider the following kid-friendly pool party snacks…

Beach Themed Snacks

The end of school is quickly approaching and if you are looking for an EASY last day of school snack, summer party idea, or something fun for a beach-themed celebration try out these Beach Scene Vanilla Pudding Cups.

Ingredients:

We used Snack Pack Vanilla Pudding Cups, make sure you have one pudding up per child/serving. Follow with one Teddy Graham, Life Saver, Air Head Extreme and Umbrella to perfect your individualized beach scene!

Snack Pack Vanilla Pudding Cups
Crushed graham crackers
Airhead Extreme Bites
Life Saver Gummies
Honey Teddy Graham’s
Drink Umbrellas

Where do I find Cocktail Umbrellas?

There are a number of places to find small drink umbrellas. I would recommend hitting the Dollar Tree first, but also look on Amazon, Target or at your local party store.

Directions:

First Take the tops off of your pudding cups and fill to the top with your crushed graham crackers to look like sand.

Place a Teddy Graham onto an Airhead extreme and place onto the “sand.”

Stick your umbrella into the sand with a gummy life saver next to it.

Serve with a spoon and enjoy these cute little beach treats!

Can I make these the night before?

If you want to prep your beach themed party snacks the day before, prep the topping ingredients. Go ahead and set aside the number of pudding cups you need. Crush your graham crackers and store in an air tight container. Count out your number of umbrellas and peices of candy. For 30 beach snacks, it should take no more than 10 minutes prep.

Beach Scene Vanilla Pudding Cups

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Prep Time: 10
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1
Category: Dessert

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These easy to make pool party snacks for kids are perfect for a beach themed party!

Ingredients

Snack Pack Vanilla Pudding Cups
Crushed graham crackers
Airhead Extreme Bites
Life Saver Gummies
Honey Teddy Graham’s
Drink Umbrellas

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Instructions

Take the tops off of your pudding cups and fill to the top with your crushed graham crackers to look like sand.
Place a Teddy Graham onto an Airhead extreme and place onto the “sand.”
Stick your umbrella into the sand with a gummy life saver next to it.
Serve with a spoon and enjoy these cute little beach treats!

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These go great for our Visual Summer Bucket List – Pin to Pinterest.

Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids

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May 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Summer

Need some inspiration to keep the kids busy this summer? Check out our Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living! Creative ideas and crafts for endless fun while school is out and tons of bucket list items to check off!

Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids

The days are getting warmer, kids are getting restless, and everyone is ready for that last school bell to ring! I’ve searched the internet high and low for some of the best summer bucket list ideas for kids, and I’ve put together my favorite finds. From rainy day fun to getting outdoors in the sun, take a look at this Visual Summer Kids Bucket List this school break! These bucket list items will get everyone excited for the summer days ahead. Enjoy!

How do I make a summer bucket list?

There are tons of different ways to create a summer bucket list! First, make a note of all the different kinds of activities you want to do. Then, you might want to consider making a calendar to organize your kids bucket list items. We had a friend list all her summer bucket list ideas on a calendar with one bucket list activity per day. Alternatively, you can create a list on a dry erase board or a long sheet of paper and cross off your ideas as you get them done. You could even just keep a rough list in a journal and cross off ideas or add more throughout the summer. The kids are in for a memorable summer with these summer bucket list ideas!

How do you make a cute summer bucket list?

Get artistic with it! Wherever you write your summer bucket list down, make it cuter with little drawings and fun colors for each of the activities. Making your summer bucket list look nice will make you want to save it to cherish the memories you made. This is a great activity for the more creative and artistic kids. You could use glitter, paint, stickers, or any other art supplies to create a cute summer bucket list.

Crazy Summer Bucket List Ideas

Before you check out these crazy Summer Bucket List ideas, save these posts for even more inspiration!

Family Bucket List Printables (bucket list templates for summer and every season!)
Summer Bucket List for Kids Printable
Scavenger Hunts for Kids Printables
Beach Tips and Tricks
DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids
Summer Boredom Busters and Activities for Kids

Be sure to keep your kids happy and entertained with these No Bummer Summer Bundle. Twenty tree pages of ideas for the kids including our Stay at Home Vacation Stay-cation Bundle, indoor and outdoor games (for rainy and sunny days), and two amazingly fun summer bucket lists!

Get the No Bummer Summer Set

Summer Bucket List Images

Have fun with Watercolor Pastels and draw a DIY Tattoo for summer. Source Unknown.

Turn into a Human Bubble like One Charming Bubble. We think this idea is so fun, and you could even make your own bubbles as an added activity!

Color the Entire Driveway in Sidewalk Chalk. This is always a fantastic idea when the weather is warm and there’s no rain in the forecast. Kids can get super creative, and even you can get out there and contribute some art if you’re up for it!

Incorporate some science with these 5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids or Glow in the Dark Volcano!

Make a Water Blob like this tutorial on Fabulessly Frugal. I had friends make this and the kids absolutely loved it. It’s a one and done type of craft, but you may be able to get a few uses out of it through the week to extend your summer bucket list fun.

Use a pizza box to make your own Solar Oven like this idea from I can Teach My Child. We suggest you take a look at our s’more recipes and give some a try inside your homemade oven. You can bake cookies in these if the sun is hot enough!

Take it to the beach with this Beach Scavenger Hunt on Frugal Coupon Living. Take a look at how we created this idea using a beach bucket!

Make your own Flower Crown from Fireflies and Mud Pies. I always wondered how to properly do this! I loved them when I was a kid but my technique was poor. These ones look downright professional!

Fill a truck or trampoline with pillows and blankets and have an outdoor campout under the stars! Source and Source

Try a game of Water Bag Pinata from Frugal Coupon Living. This one’s been super popular — who wouldn’t love some fun in the sun with a water game?

Turn Water Balloons into Canvas Art from Lasso the Moon. This is a great way to get messy and create some art while you’re at it. Make sure to give the kids a good shower afterwards!

Get messy! Take a classic board game and have fun with Shaving Cream Twister as seen on Pinterest. I would love to see an after photo of this game!

Build an Air Fort like this idea from Mom Trusted. It creates the perfect little hideaway. So fun!

Go Night Bowling with this idea from Growing a Jeweled Rose. And yes, it’s okay to extend the kids’ bedtime — it’s summer, after all!

Host a Backyard Movie Night like Ellie Petrov. We did this at a friend’s home. We brought over boxes of candy, she popped popcorn and it was such a fun memorable event!

Toss Glow Sticks Into the Pool. This looks so cool and is perfect for a night swim! Source Unknown.

Make the ultimate outdoor tent with two trucks and a tarp! Idea on LOL Pics.

Try another kind of chalk! Make this Frozen Popsicle Chalk for your ultimate masterpiece found on Reading Confetti.

Get crafty! Try your hand at these Homemade Tin Wind Chimes from Hands On As We Grow. I love that it lasts so much longer than one day!

Make this Waterfall Water Wall from Playing by the Book. This might take some effort but it looks like a fun project for a summer bucket list regardless!

On a rainy day, Make Abstract Window Art from And Next Comes L. You could probably google some abstract artists for inspiration and make an art lesson out of it!

Make a PVC Sprinkler like this idea from Make Zine. I think dad might have to get involved in the construction, but it’ll make your yard the hot spot of the neighborhood this summer — or should I say cool spot!

Weave with the Kids. This is a really nice tutorial on Artbar Blog. We worked on some of these recently and the kids had a great time making them!

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.

Also check out these DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Add this to your list of summer time fun – Raging Good Time Kids Glow in the Dark Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Beach Tips and Tricks on Frugal Coupon Living. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget Spring Break with these 20 Creative Ways to Enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. Pin to Pinterest.

Summer Crab Beach Cupcakes

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July 12, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Summer Crab Beach Cupcakes

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Are you feeling ready for summer? We are! We are dreaming of toes in the sand, the waves on the shore and little crabs scurrying past your toes. These cupcakes are simple, made with a box of cake mix, but are so much fun after being transformed into a kid’s food craft. Perfect for a beach weekend, beach party and more!

Ingredients:

Directions:

Prepare your cupcakes as directed on box and let them cool.
Frost your cupcakes and dip the top of them into a bowl of graham cracker crumbs.
Break your toothpicks in half and cut your lifesavers in half.
Stick your toothpicks into orange gum drops and stick the other ends of your toothpick into the curved side of the orange.
Now stick two toothpick ends into your orange life savers, then stick the other ends into the sides of your orange with the round side facing down.
Put a little black frosting (or your white frosting) on the back of your candy eyes, then press your eyes on the back of the gumdrops.
Stick a full size toothpick into the bottom of your crab and the stick the end into the top of your cupcake.

Summer Crab Beach Cupcakes

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Ingredients

Box cake mix
Can of vanilla frosting
Crushed graham crackers
Candy orange slices
Orange gum drops
Orange gummy life savers
Candy eyes
Black gel frosting
Toothpicks
Optional: Beach Umbrellas

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Instructions

Prepare your cupcakes as directed on box and let them cool.
Frost your cupcakes and dip the top of them into a bowl of graham cracker crumbs.
Break your toothpicks in half and cut your lifesavers in half.
Stick your toothpicks into orange gum drops and stick the other ends of your toothpick into the curved side of the orange.
Now stick two toothpick ends into your orange life savers, then stick the other ends into the sides of your orange with the round side facing down.
Put a little black frosting (or your white frosting) on the back of your candy eyes, then press your eyes on the back of the gumdrops.
Stick a full size toothpick into the bottom of your crab and the stick the end into the top of your cupcake

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We featured these on our Beach Inspired Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Pair your crab cupcakes with these Giant Squid Cupcakes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Mermaid Party Clam Cookies! Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these other summer recipes!

Teacher Appreciation Printables | Ways to Show Your Teacher You Are Thankful!

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March 13, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Free, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Ways to Show Your Teacher You Are Thankful! Free Teacher Appreciation Printables.

Teacher Appreciation Printables

You guys loved our Easy and Creative Teacher Appreciation Gifts and Thankful Thursday Ideas, now we are back with more ideas with FREE Printables! We want to give Teachers something unique, that’s easy on the budget. You can attach these printables to your gift or check out the ideas and be inspired to give something sweet, practical or a little different.

When gifting a teacher gift, keep it simple by attaching a gift card, go green with a plant adorned with a sweet sign or wrap up some school supplies with pretty ribbon and a note. Anyway you wrap it, these gifts will be received with a smile!

When is Teacher Appreciation Week?

Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May. It is a week long celebration in the United States. This is an excellent week to give your teachers thanks with small Teacher Appreciation Gifts. You can be frugal when gifting to teacher and still make them feel like a million bucks! While typically every day is honored with something small like a note, candy bar, or small gift of thanks, you can reserve gifting a teacher on a Thankful Thursday.

Don’t forget Volunteer Appreciation Week too with these Volunteer Gift Ideas for teachers to gift parents.

Want an Easy Teacher Gift Idea?

As a former teacher myself and mother of five, let me help you achieve a simple and easy teacher gift idea with our Teacher Gift Tag Printable Set!

Is it a struggle to find a perfect Teacher Gift Idea? Creating an EASY, LOW-COST, ADORABLE gift for teachers has never been easier!

Take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Set. This set includes 12 digital gift cards. Download, print, and cut. One gift idea for every season. Our Teacher gift tag pritnables provide easy teacher gift ideas. Staying organized during the school year is hard enough!

One Year of Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

More Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

We love our Thanks A Latte Printable. It goes great with a Starbucks Gift Card. Just place the card inside a cup!

Make your own paper cactus – perfect for teacher appreciation and a fan-cactus teacher! Includes a free printable.

Movie Night Teacher Appreciation Gift for a “Popular Teacher” with a a spot for a Redbox Code from Frugal Coupon Living.

It’s hard to survive some weeks! Take a look at this Teacher Survival Kit Teacher Gift idea from Frugal Coupon Living.

“Succa a great teacher!” or “Thank you for helping me grow!” – Print 6 succulent gift tag options for gifting from Frugal Coupon Living.

“Thanks for Making the School Year Such a Party!” Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag from Love the Day

Teacher, I’m Glad I’m Stuck with You with Scotch Expressions ruler design masking tape from Frugal Coupon Living

Various Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags from Skip to My Lou.

Spread Love, Not Germs Funny Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift from Frugal Coupon Living.

C is for Caffeine from Frugal Coupon Living.

Various Teacher Appreciation Gift Card Holders from Crazy Little Projects

“You’re a Mark Above the Rest” EXPO Maker Teacher Appreciation Gift from The Happy Scraps.

Art of the Teacher Craft Store Gift Card Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag from Kori Clark.

Keep Calm and Teach On Craft made by Simply Sprout for Frugal Coupon Living.

Also check out our End of the Year Printable Gift – Thank you for PUSHING me to do my best.

“We’re Coming Clean” Sanitizing Wipes Teacher Appreciation Gift from It’s Always Autumn.

Mason Jar Teacher Gift Tags for Your “Incredi-BALL” teachers from Some What Simple.

Herb Teacher Appreciation Printables from Such the Spot like “You were MINT to teach and “I had the THYME of my life in your class!”

“Toe-Tally Awesome Teacher” Nail Polish Teacher Appreciation Printable (also good with a nail salon gift card) from Eighteen25.

“Your Teaching is Right on Target” Target Gift Card Printable from Skip to My Lou.

“One Smart Cookie” Cookie Teacher Appreciation Printable from Make, Bake, Celebrate.

“You’ve Been the HIGHLIGHT of My Year” Highlighter Teacher Appreciation Printable from Love the Day.

“Top of the Charts” Teacher Appreciation Printable from Sweet Rose Studio.

Gold Teacher Appreciation Printables from Kiki & Company.

“It’s Been a Sweet Year!” Teacher Appreciation Sweet Treat Printable from Positively Splendid.

Have a teacher that stand out. Gift with markers this Remarkable Teacher Bookmark from Frugal Coupon Living.

“You Deserve a Break” Kit-Kat Candy Bar Teacher Appreciation Printable from Eighteen25.

“Thank You for Helping Me Grow” Flower Teaching Appreciation Printable from The Crafting Chicks.

My Teacher is “The Balm” from I Should be Mopping the Floor.

We need s’more teachers like you! Printable gift tag and mason jar snack mix recipe.

We love teacher appreciation week! Enjoy these Punny Teacher Gifts with Pun-Tastic Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

There doesn’t have to be a large budget or a reason, how about because it’s a Thursday? Take a look at our cheap Thankful Thursday Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget this round-up of Easy and Creative Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Pin to Pinterest.

For Valentines’ Day, enjoy these Teacher Valentine Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Laundry Room Hacks, Tips, and Inspiration

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December 20, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Laundry Room Inspiration. Laundry and Mudroom design as well as Marie Kondo cleaning hacks and tips.

Laundry Room Hacks

In our house, the Laundry Room is one of the most frequently used rooms in the house. It’s a bonus if it’s decorated beautifully but, most importantly, it must function well. It also helps to have a few tips and tricks to help doing the laundry go smoothly. We’ve put together some awesome hacks to decorate, wash, update your space and more! From washing pillows, folding a fitted sheet and getting those pesky armpit stains out to hanging an indoor clothes line to help conserve energy and tips on organizing, this list will inspire you. Laundry is inevitable, use these hacks to make it easier!

Is your washing machine smelling? Add 10 to 15 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil. Also consider 3 to 4 cups of vinegar and a half cup of baking soda.

Who doesn’t love this step by step list of directions from Clean Mama on how to wash pillows – get rid of the yellow!

If you can properly fold a fitted sheet, you’re obviously a witch unless you use this hack from Organise My House.

Pick up a magnetic Laundry Cheat Sheet. Keep it hanging on the side of your washer for those hard stains.

Organize your Laundry Room to make the best of your laundry intentions. We love this use of a Peg Board for organizing and sorting from The DIY Mommy.

Your clothes can smell like a million bucks! Add lavender oil to dryer balls. Idea on Frugal Coupon Living.

Give your washer and dryer some sparkle with this Washer and Dryer Makeover from A Beautiful Mess.

Mom 4 Real has great advice for sweat stains, yes the kind that are under the arm of your clothes. Erase them with Lemon Juice!

Use these Jars for Laundry Room Storage. They can holds detergent powder, pods, clothes pins, and more!

This is creative using a Silhouette Cameo, make a Dyer List like Sarah’s Hearts.

Have your clothes shrunk? Try this trick with conditioner from Carson and Lindsay Bay.

No need to sweat the weather being bad, make your own indoor drying line just like Just About Home.

I love an organized laundry room, especially one clean and sleek. Update your own Laundry Room with this homemade counter top like Rambling Renovators.

Take a look at this tip on How to Wash Hats and Keep the Shape from The Mama’s Girls.

Want Marie Kondo drawers? This T-shirt Folding Board will make folding laundry easier and bring you closer to Konmari organization!

Looking for a miracle cleaner, aren’t’ we all? Take a look at this recipe from Tidy Mom– 1 part down to 2 parts peroxide.

Speaking of homemade, we love this homemade Wrinkle Release Spray from One Good Thing by Jillee.

Many of us have it, the ugly vinyl floors. Recreate your laundry room by painting your old linoleum floors like Designer Trapped.

Have you shrunk a shirt? Unshrink clothes with this Unshrinkit Solution.

Take a look at the best way to dry shoes from 4men1lady (she must know!) I also love this wash and dry bag!

Have the kids help with laundry with these printable drawer labels from Modern Parents Messy Kids.

One Good Thing by Jillee shows you how to properly fold a sweater on a hanger so you have no more bumps!

The Mama’s Girls shares how to get fluffier, more absorbent towels! Think vinegar and baking soda!

Organize your space with chalk paint and the back of the laundry door like My Sweet Savannah Blog.

Keep liquid laundry detergent off the floor with this elevated Soap Station.

Who doesn’t love a helpful cheat sheet. This laundry printable list of hacks and tips from Tidy Mom is not only free, it’s adorable attached to a laundry basket.

Make this DIY Lost Socks Laundry Sign like this tutorial on Shop Ruche.

Have a stain? Make your own gel bleach with this tip from The Mama’s Girls.

We love these Bathroom Storage Solutions – Small Space Hacks & Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Closet Organizing Hacks & Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at our Inspiring Kids Bathrooms Remodels and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

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FREE Disney Cruise Door Printables

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July 5, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Free, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Travel

FREE Disney Cruise Door Printables

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Have you traveled on a Disney Cruise before? If not, you might not realize that decorating your door is actually a “Disney thing!” Many people decorate recognizing special holidays/events (birthdays, weddings, first time cruise), there are themed doors (Star Wars, Frozen) or there are family doors (put up a mickey for each member of the cabin.) We love Disney and loved themed celebrations and wanted to bring you these special freebies – FREE DISNEY CRUISE DOOR PRINTABLES!

Are you surprising your family with a Disney Cruise? Why not make this part of the ‘reveal’! Have them each decorate a set of Disney ears with simple craft supplies and then tell them that you’ll be decorating your door with them on the cruise! If you’re celebrating a birthday on the trip, cut a few triangles out of patterned paper to look like party hats and personalize your ears! There are so many fun ways you can decorate these ears and make them special to your family and the occasion. Don’t forget to make a space for them in your scrapbook. What a lovely keepsake!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Disney Cruise Line does not like tape on their stateroom doors, please print on cardstock and add peel and stick magnets to the back. Laminating is not a bad idea, as well. Disney cabin doors are magnetic unless you are in a concierge room, which typically has a wooden door.