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FREE Preschool Software Trial: ABC Mouse for Kids, Great School Supplement

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September 13, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back to School, Education, Entertainment, Free, Online Shopping, Summer

Enjoying summer? We are and what better way to start than to “trick” your kids into ~~studying~~ ~~learning~~ playing games than this FREE Preschool Software Trial .

ABCmouse.com is ready to get your little one prepared for school with their 30 Day FREE offer! ABCMouse.com offers full online ciurrculim for kids Preschool and up with 10 levels, 850 lessons, and more than 9000 individual learning activities to keep their minds exploring – for hours!

Core Education Subjects Include:

Reading(the alphabet, phonics, sight words, children’s books)
Math (numbers, shapes, patterns, measurement)
The World Around Us (basic science and social studies)
Art and Music (drawing and coloring, tracing, paint-by-numbers, children’s songs, and more!

My household took advantage of this FREE ABCmouse Trial Offer for 30 Days. I can not express the fun we shared around the family desktop. With so many lessons and learning activities it kept the little ones laughing and progressing with every click. My children loved to roam from the classroom to the zoo, to the farm and back to the classroom. Their laughter even made me, the mom, happy. I was surely able to get a lot done!

Each day, after a parental login, your child will be greeted with a home-menu like the one below offering them multiple ways to start their day. They can discover what is NEW or take part in the days Feature Active, explore the classroom, or choose to work ahead on their Things To-do. Your child’s page will map his or her progress in an easy to understand method that will keep them moving along.

Below we just started our 5 year program take a look, you can see we will be challenged with over 707 lessons and activities!

ABCmouse.com curriculum includes six different types of activities to address the way your child learns:

Children’s Books
Children’s Songs
Games
Puzzles
Art Activities
Printables – great for taking it to the restaurant, car, doctors office and more

ABCmouse.com offers the largest collection of online education activities for young children on the web:

More than 250 online children’s books
More than 100 online children’s songs
More than 650 online children’s art activities, including online coloring and online paint-by-numbers activities
More than 250 online educational games for children, including online phonics games, online number games and other online math games
More than 550 online children’s puzzles

For your comfort, mothers, ABCmouse.com creates a safe online learning experience with no advertisements, no pop-up ads, and no links to other websites. With the Step-by-Step Learning Path it was easy for me to allow their online teacher to progress their minds for Guided Learning, or to even turn them loose for some Independent Learning – knowing they were secure with ABCmouse.com.

A few of my favorite features I have only seen with ABCmouse; for my smallest child to be able to break each word up by syllables, record his voice, play it back, and then pronounce the word correctly was great! My oldest loved to give each lesson a try to earn tickets. Then cash the tickets in for rewards and prizes for their room, hamster, fish, and etc. Collecting tickets kept them both playing and asking for more learning time day after day!

The first 30 days are 100% FREE after that just $9.95 a month. This is a limited time deal, but you can cancel your account anytime on the “my account” page in the Parents section. Really simple and one offer that this household continues to explore!

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED WITH AN ABCMOUSE TRIALHappy Learning – Enjoy your FREE ABCmouse Trial!

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

Red, White & Blue Foods – Ideas for Your Gathering

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May 16, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media, Summer

What better way to celebrate America’s independence than with a red, white, and blue spread! These Red, White and Blue Foods on Frugal Coupon Living are perfect for chowing down on under the fireworks this July 4th. From red, white and blue desserts, to colorful 4th of July drinks, and everything in between, save these recipes for your July 4th festivities this year!

Red, White & Blue Foods

I am a big fan of Patriotism. When I see documentaries on the founding of our country and the freedom our founders pursued, it seriously brings tears to my eyes. There’s just really nothing more inspiring than what they were fighting for. I know that myself and many others take these freedoms for granted these days, and the fourth of July holiday helps us gain perspective of our blessings every year. July 4th (and other American Holidays) remind me of the sacrifices that the founding fathers made for us, and really makes me want to celebrate!

For Memorial Day, July 4th and other red, white and blue occasions, I think it’s only right to celebrate with festive foods in those special colors! From red, white and blue desserts, to fresh fruit salads, to other tasty recipes for the 4th of July, I challenge you to make your entire Independence Day table red, white and blue!

What are the best red, white and blue foods for the 4th of July?

I think you will notice a theme among many of these 4th of July recipes — lots of them use red, white and blue fruits and vegetables, while a few of them rely on food coloring to fit in with the festive color palette. If you’re going the healthy route, opt for the 4th of July recipes with those fresh ingredients. On the other hand, if you’re searching for red, white and blue desserts, you will want to stock up on red and blue food coloring and other baking supplies.

Whether you want to keep things relatively simple with a fruit salad or go all out with a summer berry tart, consider this your one stop shop for all of your red, white and blue recipe inspiration. Delicious, festive, and easy to make, everyone will go wild for these recipes!

Red, White & Blue Foods — Ideas for Your Gathering

Summer Berry Tart from The Comfort of Cooking

Red, White & Blue Sangria from Noble Pig

American Flag Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living

Red, White & Blue OREOs from Frugal Coupon Living

Red, White & Blue Fruit Salad from Spicy Southern Kitchen

Firecracker Red, White, and Blue Cookies from Frugal Coupon Living

Red, White & Blue Skewers from Seeded at the Table

Vanilla Bean Doughnuts from A Pumpkin and a Princess

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Pops on Frugal Coupon Living

Purple Potato Pizza on The Novice Chef Blog

Red, White & Blue Fruit Cookie Pizza from Get Off Your Tush and Cook

Red,White & Blue Pinwheel Cookies from Just a Taste

Red and Blue Star Spangled Gumdrops from Mom’s On Timeout

Fourth of July Layered Drinks from In Katrinas Kitchen

Patriotic Mini Star Cakes from Bird on a Cake

Fourth of July Dessert Fruit Pops from Bakers Royale

Red, White & Blue Strawberries from The Sisters Cafe

Red, White and Blue Layered Cheesecake from Recipe Girl

Greek Yogurt Red, White & Blue Popsicles on Damn Delicious

Fourth of July Snack Mix from Glorious Treats

Panna Cotta and Raspberry Parfaits on Pink Patisserie

Copycat Sonic Ocean Water on Frugal Coupon Living

Red, White & Blue Pretzel Rods from Our Best Bites

Fire Cracker Cupcakes from Oh Nuts

Mini Banana Splits from I Heart Naptime

Red, White & Blue Spaghetti from Created by Diane

Triple Berry Layered Lemon Cream Cake from Laurens Latest

Fruity Brownie Dessert Pizza from Seeded at the Table

Round out your preparations for Fourth of July fun with these July Fourth Hacks, Tips and Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Check out these Patriotic Red, White and Blue Printables for tons of activities, decorations, and bonuses to make your 4th of July holiday extra special. Pin to Pinterest.

Not fully committed to the red, white and blue theme? We’ve got more festive Fourth of July Recipes here! Pin to Pinterest.

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

Copycat Chipotle Lime Rice with Cilantro Recipe

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March 2, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe, Restaurant, Summer

Copycat Chipotle Lime Rice with Cilantro
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Love making copycat recipes at home. This one is one of my FAVORITE sides at a restaurant. Make a Copycat Chipotle Lime Rice with a dash of Cilantro in your own kitchen. Pairing with tacos would be the ultimate meal!

Before you begin, take a look at these other amazing recipes.

Copycat Chipotle Lime Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup Basmati Rice
2 cup Water
1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 Bay Leaf
2 tsp finely chopped Cilantro
2 tbsp of Lime Juice
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

Directions:

Rinse rice until water runs clear.
Sautee rice in oil for 3 minutes over medium heat.
Add bay leaf and water and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Turn off heat and let rice sit covered for 15 minutes.
Mix salt and lime juice until salt is dissolved.
Remove bay leaf from rice.
Spread juice mixture and cilantro over rice and fluff with fork to distribute.

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Don’t miss these fun Chiplote Recipes:

Check out these other Copycat Recipes!

Follow all Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living as well as FCLAsh on Pinterest.

20 Pool Noodle Ideas and Hacks – Who Knew?

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December 20, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

Pool Noodle Ideas and Hacks

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I think one of my favorite things about this post is it completely fits the FRUGAL theme of Frugal Coupon Living. Pool Noodles are cheap (if you are lucky, less than $1), often anywhere between a $1 and $3 (depending on shapes, sizes, season). Take a look at these creative Pool Noodle Ideas and Hacks.

Pool Noodle Hacks and Ideas:

1.) Pool Noodle Trampoline Spring Cover from A Thrifty Mom

2.) Pool Noodle Wreath from Mission to Save (there are a lot of these on Pinterest)

3.) Use under a sheet as Pool Noodle Bed Rails from Small Fine Print

4.) Pool Noodle Bath Tub Toys from Bath Activities for Kids

5.) Pool Noodle Glowing Ninja Stars (or Flowers) from A Little Pinch of Perfect

6.) Pool Noddle Kiddie Car Wash from Mums Grape Vine

7.) Pool Noodle Luminaries from Create Craft Love

8.) Pool Noodle Lightsabers from Laughing Squid

9.) Pool Noodle Popsicle Postcards from She Knows

10.) Pool Noodle Ponnies from Crazy Little Pojects

11.) Pool Noodle Nunchucks from Creative Capital B

12.) Pool Noodle Quiet Blocks from I Can Teach My Child

13.) Pool Noodle Napkin Rings from Sew Many Ways

14.) Pool Noodle Bubble Wands from Create Craft Love

15.) Pool Noodle Race Tracks from Ramblings from Utopia

16.) Pool Noodle Beverage Float from Instructables

17.) Pool Noodle Obstacle Course from Blend Centralmn

18.) Pool Noodle Sprinkler from Ziggity Zoom

19.) Pool Noodle Boot Storage from Chaos Toorder

20.) Pool Noodle Door Stop from Red Delicious Life

Also check a look at this round-up of Rainy Day Activities – Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these fun activities!

Copycat Chick-fil-A Lemonade Recipe

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September 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe, Restaurant, Summer

Copycat Chick-fil-A Lemonade Recipe on Frugal Coupon Living. An Easy summer drink recipe with just a few ingredients.

Copycat Chic-fil-A Lemonade Recipe

There is something special about the sweetness of a Chic-fil-A Lemonade on a hot summer day. This summer, bring the refreshing drink to your back porch without ever leaving the house. Check out this copycat recipe as well as a round-up of Copycat Recipes found on Frugal Coupon Living.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 cup Sugar
5 cups Water

Directions:

Add lemon juice and sugar to pitcher.
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add water and stir until well mixed.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Lemonade Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 cup Sugar
5 cups Water

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Instructions

Add lemon juice and sugar to pitcher.
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add water and stir until well mixed.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour to chill.

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Lemonade goes great with a Lemonade Stand – How to Build a Lemonade Stand. Pin to Pinterest.

Have a drink on us. Enjoy this Easy Raspberry Tea. Pin to Pinterest.

Check out these other Copycat Recipes from Chick-fil-A! Chick-fil-A Copycat Recipes includes chicken, fries, sides, drinks and more! Pin to Pinterest.

Back to School | FREE Printable Lunch Notes

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July 5, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Education, Pinterest, Summer

FREE PRINTABLE LUNCH NOTES

Last week we brought you a cute and unique apple stamped lunch sack idea, and this week a fun note to stick inside. In just a couple of weeks your family will be getting into school mode and sometimes it’s an easier transition for some than others. As teachers we know how important it is for our students to feel love and supported by their families while their away learning for the day. These super snazzy and sweet lunch notes are a great way to send a warm thought to your favorite student! Simply print them out, and you can even write something special on the back too.

Get these lunch box notes printables and all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Free Printables. Enter your name and email address and we will send you a link and password for access to your free downloads.

I printed mine and laminated them to reuse them over and over.

Don’t forget these lunchbox round-ups!

Project Lunchbox – Creative and Budget Friendly Themes :

1.) Introduction – Project Lunchbox – Pin It

2.) ABC Theme Lunch – Pin It

3.) Shark Week Lunch Theme – Pin It

4.) Camping Theme – Pin It

5.) Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Theme – Pin It

6.) Bug Lunch Theme – Pin It

7.) Happy Birthday Lunchbox – Pin It

For more back to school ideas and products visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com and our newly opened Teacher’s Notebook store.

Do not forget about the First Day of School Printables… Pick up the perfect sign from Marcy at Magic by Marcy.

Simple & Southern Strawberry Sweet Tea

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March 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Take this cold drink recipe outdoors this summer. This Simple & Southern Strawberry Sweet Tea is an easy tea recipe with a few ingredients!

Simple & Southern Strawberry Sweet Tea

We love the south! With the south comes some amazing sweet tea – all sorts of sweet tea (including our favorite Peach Iced Tea!) Love fruit, try mixing strawberries with iced tea. This is a very simple tutorial on how to get the most amazing Strawberry Sweet Tea – enjoy!

Ingredients

3 cups sliced Strawberries
Juice from 1 Lemon
5 regular Tea Bags
1 cup Sugar
2 quart Water

Directions

Steep tea bags in 1 quart boiling water for 5 minutes with 1/2 cup sugar.
Puree strawberries in food processor until liquified.
Remove tea bags and add remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
Add strawberry puree and lemon juice and stir well.
Strain liquid through cheesecloth or fine sieve.
Add remaining quart of water and chill.
Serve over ice.

Take this cold drink recipe outdoors this summer. This Simple & Southern Strawberry Sweet Tea is an easy tea recipe with a few ingredients!

Simple & Southern Strawberry Sweet Tea

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Scale

3 cups sliced Strawberries
Juice from 1 Lemon
5 regular Tea Bags
1 cup Sugar
2 quart Water

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Instructions

Steep tea bags in 1 quart boiling water for 5 minutes with 1/2 cup sugar.
Puree strawberries in food processor until liquified.
Remove tea bags and add remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
Add strawberry puree and lemon juice and stir well.
Strain liquid through cheesecloth or fine sieve.
Add remaining quart of water and chill.
Serve over ice.

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Also check out our Simple & Southen Peach Iced Tea Recipe – so easy to make! Pin to Pinterest.

Have a drink on us. Enjoy this Easy Raspberry Tea. Pin to Pinterest.

Follow all Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living as well as FCLAsh on Pinterest.

Take These to the Beach (You’re Welcome!)

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March 20, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Summer is coming, and if you have beach trips planned, we have some items that you are going to need while you’re out in the sun and sand. Take These to the Beach (you’re welcome!)!

This Mesh Beach Bag is a must-have because the mesh allows the sand to fall through. Shake your bag before you head out to cut down on all the sand that goes back home with you!

I hate it when my towels fall down when I put them on my beach chairs. This happens anytime you don’t have them completely horizontal. Solve this dilemma with these handy Colorful Beach Towel Clips! Take these with you to the beach and pool to keep your towel in place. I bet you could even clip these onto tables onto the side of your chair to hang your beach bag! You will want to clip everything!

Beach hair don’t care! Protect hair from sun damage; create sexy, tousled and amplified waves; and add body And volume with the Marc Anthony True Professional Dream Waves Beach Spray.

Protect your phone from sand and water with this Universal Waterproof Phone Case. I have friends who have a case just like this, and it’s perfect because it is totally waterproof, and you can access everything you need to on your phone. This would be awesome to use to take pictures in the water!

Relax on the sand with your friends and family with this Sand Escape Beach Blanket. This this oversized, 63 sq. ft. blanket can fit the whole family, and the integrated stuff sack with compression straps make it portable and compact. It’s also strong, durable, lightweight and breathable because it’s made from 100% parachute nylon.

If you prefer a beach chair to a beach blanket, this Low Sling Beach Camping Folding Chair. It has a cup holder to keep your drink upright, and it sits low to the ground, which is perfect for sitting in the sand.