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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

Author: Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 10
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1
Category: Dessert

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Description

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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

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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Last Updated on July 18, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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!

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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.

Last Updated on May 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Kohl’s: Disney Princes Nightgowns as low as $11!

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May 29, 2016 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Online Shopping

I love this deal on Disney Princess nightgowns because my daughter is absolutely crazy about hers! They are so beautiful, and you can get them for as low as $11 right now! Here is how:

Buy (2) Disney Princess nightgowns – $18 each
Use coupon code TREEBUD to get 15% off
Use coupon code SUPERSAVER for $10 off $25 purchases
Final Price: $22.10 for both or only $11.05 each!

Pick these up at your local Kohl’s to save on shipping, if available. Otherwise shipping is free on orders of $75 or more. You also earn $5 in Kohl’s cash for every $25 you spend.

Thanks Passion for Savings!

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Buy Frito-Lay2Go Bagged Chips Get Free Fandango Movie Tickets!

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May 28, 2016 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Free

There is a great free movie tickets offer available right now from Frito Lay. Through November 16th, purchase TWO specially marked Frito-Lay2Go bags and get a FREE Child’s Movie Ticket (up to $9.50 total value) OR 2 FREE Child Matinee Tickets (if purchased at Walmart – up to $6 value each) to see ANY movie whenever you want . There’s a limit of 4 rewards per person.

This is how it works:

Purchase TWO specially marked bags of Frito-Lay2Go Classic, Flavor, Bold or Baked & Popped Mixes Bagged Chips
Visit the promo website and click on “Get Your Free Kid’s Tickets” and follow the prompts
Enter the code(s) printed on the bag insert into the designated field
Once verified, your Fandango promo code will be displayed on screen and emailed to the address provided upon registration

Find more Freebie Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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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

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

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!

Last Updated on July 12, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Amazon Deal of the Day: Trek Camping Hammocks Just $35.99!

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May 28, 2016 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Looking for a hammock you can bring with you while camping, backpacking or traveling? Fox Outfitters Neolite Trek Hammock is the smallest hammock by Fox Outfitters and it is available today for $35.99 only! This hammock is a Lightweight Portable Nylon Parachute Hammock perfect for backpacking, travel, beach, yard. It includes the hammock straps & steel carabiners. It is super easy to install!

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Alice Through the Looking Glass Inspired Apparel at Kohl’s!

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May 27, 2016 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Fashion, Frugal Fashion

I am looking forward to this new movie release are you? You can snag some really cute Alice Through the Looking Glass inspired apparel at Kohl’s right now! Plus there are some incredible Memorial Day sales and coupon codes available:

SUPERSAVER: Get $10 off your order of $25 or more with this code. Valid through 5/30.
TREEBUD: Get15% off your order with this coupon code. Valid through 6/14.
You also earn $5 in Kohl’s cash for every $25 you spend!

Here is a deal idea:

Buy Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Toddler Girl Mix & Match Outfits – $12
Buy Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Girls 4-7 Floral Tulle Dress – $16.8
Use coupon code SUPERSAVER
Use coupon code TREEBUD
Pay: $15.98 for both pieces!

Shipping is free on orders of $75 or more or choose to pick these up at your local Kohl’s if available.

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