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Custom Stationery for Mom and Grads from $1.95 and other Etsy Finds.

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May 7, 2018 by FCL Filed Under: Online Shopping

Looking for an out-of-the-box gift idea for the mom or graduate in your life? Stationery is something they can get a lot of use out of, and today we have Custom Stationery for Mom and Grads from $1.95 and other Etsy Finds. If these won’t arrive in time for when you need them, it’s no problem – just print out a picture and put it in a card so the recipient can see what is coming!

I love the colorful floral pattern on this Personalized Stationery Set. You can get this set for as low as $1.95.

If you know a graduatae who loves playing lacrosse, this Lacrosse Custom Stationary Set is perfect for writing thank you notes for gifts or for sending letters to family and friends. This is priced as low as $32.

How fun is the pattern on this Lemons Notecard Set?? I love the bright colored lemons as well as the border and monogram. You can choose the color for the latter. This set starts at $16.

Want some a little more simplistic? I love how simple and classy this Compass Personalized Stationary Set is with just a compass above the name. Get this set for as low as $15.

I am obessed with paisley patterns, so I totally need these bright and colorful Hibiscus Paisley Flat Notecards in my life! These start at $18.

And, if the person you’re shopping for is a minimalist, this Monogrammed Stationery Set will be right up his or her alley. I love the different sized letters, which give it a different look than your typical monograms. Get this for as low as $26.

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Healthy Smoothie Recipes and Tips from a Smoothie Expert

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

Health Smoothie Recipes with protein, vitamins and antioxidants. You will want to save this list for later!

Healthy Smoothie Recipes

If you have followed my journey, you know I just had my fourth and fifth child. With the delivery of children comes the extra pounds and weight. After my third child, I ate a lot of smoothies and was able to loose 10 to 15 lbs in two months. While this killed my milk supply (I was nursing at the time), I am once again craving smoothies (this time I just need to keep up my caloric intake.)

I pulled together some of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes. (I will worry about keeping the calories up elsewhere.) With these smoothies I have two secret weapons. My first weapon is spinach for it’s antioxidants and and it’s excellent source of vitamins. My second secret weapon is protein. Protein is by far the best ingredient you can add. I have two favorite protein powders. 1.) Juice Plus Vanilla Protein Powder 2.) BSN Syntha-6 Protein Powder (There are so many tasty flavors but I like the Vanilla Ice Cream or Cookies and Cream.) The benefits of protein include building and repairing tissue (important if you are working out.) Protein is the building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. It also is very filling, keeping you full and not craving junk.

I have two favorite blenders. For something quick, I love my Immersion Blender (I have the Cuisinart.) This allows me to make a single serving in my Yeti Tumbler (less clean up!) If you are making a larger smoothie, for more than one person, I love the Ninja Professional Blender.

Healthy Tips: Most of these recipes are for one serving. Multiply as needed. I promise you will often need more than one serving as the kids and husband will also be begging for a smoothie! These are all done easily in the blender or using an immersion stick. My favorite milk is almond milk but keep in mind it can be replaced with any kind of milk, including soy, coconut or rice milk. Lastly, even if the recipe does not call for it, I always add a handful (or two) of spinach in my smoothies. I promise you won’t taste it and the benefits are so important! I also add protein powder – normally vanilla and just a scoop.

Now that you have the the gist and specifics of prepping smoothies, take a look at some of these amazing recipes below. One of my favorite is half a green apple, a tsp of cinnamon, a tablespoon almond butter, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, spinach and ice as needed – The Green Goddess (not listed below).

Enjoy!

Blueberry Banana Coconut Smoothie | Fox and Briar

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl (Secret Ingredient: Cauliflower!) | The Colorful Kitchen

Pina Coladia Smoothie | Frugal Coupon Living

Raspberry Vanilla Protein Smoothie | Gather for Bread

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie | Like Mother, Like Daughter

Green Grape, Apple, and Cinnamon Smoothie (one of my favorites!) | Grab a Plate

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PB&J Smoothie | Kitchen Treaty

Key Lime Protein Smoothie | Fit As a Mama Bear

Honey Bear Smoothie | Purely Easy

Pumpkin Coffee Smoothie | Hungry Hobby

Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie with Oats | Five Heart Home

Three-fruit (peaches, strawberries, and banana) Extra-thick Chia Smoothie | Anns Liee

Pineapple Paradise Spinach Smoothie | Culinary Hill

Blueberry Orange Oatmeal Smoothie | Spirited and Then Some

Ginger Orange Turmeric Smoothie | The Endless Meal

Pre/Post Work-out Mango & Coconut Water Smoothie | Healing Smoothies

Blueberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie | A Daily Smoothie

Super Green Apple Kale Smoothie | Wake Up to Waffles

Hormone Balancing Almond Maca Cinnamon Smoothie | Wallflower Kitchen

Chocolate Coconut Espresso Smoothie | The Beach House Kitchen

Also take a look at these Healthy Smoothie Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

You will want to save these Juicing Recipes – Juice Recipes for the Beginner. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at this Raspberry Chia Smoothie Bowl. Pin to Pinterest.

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Last Updated on June 22, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Large Clam Shell for $56!

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May 6, 2018 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Online Shopping

This Large Clam Shell would make a great addition to your home decor. This large claim is actually large enough to be hold fruits and vegetables over a table, hold hand towels in a bathroom counter, or other decorating items on a credenza. The possibilities are almost endless. Made of heavy plaster with realistic texture, this sell is sturdy and stable. It is 22 inches wide, 13 inches deep and 7 inches in height.

Handmade Rainbow Playdough Recipe

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March 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Have fun with this homemade rainbow playdough recipe. Easy to make play-doh with a touch of sparkle!

Handmade Rainbow Playdough Recipe

Play-doh… is this a favorite in our home. It always has been. I think of my, I mean my kids, favorite things to do with play dough is mold, construct and destroy. I love how, I mean my kids low how it can be molded in too 100 different things in the span of 5 minutes. If you have some fun tools on hand, too, it is fun to carve and shape playdoh into different things. While playdough is never truly out of our budget, making it can be fun too and can add to a rainy day bucket list item with your kids. Using a few staples from your home (salt, water, flour, vegetable oil and more) you can have this rainbow playdough in no time at all! Enjoy.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup salt
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Red, orange, yellow, green and blue food coloring
Extra fine glitter

Directions:

In a small pot, combine your flour, water, salt vegetable oil and cream of tartar and a few drops of one color food coloring and mix well.
Cook stovetop on medium heat for just a couple minutes, stirring constantly until you have a play dough like consistency.
Carefully remove the dough (it will be hot).
Once it cools down, roll it into a ball and place in a Ziploc bag.
Repeat steps 1-5 with each color.
Place each color next to each other and combine into a ball.
Roll in glitter and your dough is ready to play with.

Handmade Rainbow Playdough Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Have fun with this homemade rainbow playdough recipe. Easy to make play-doh with a touch of sparkle!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup salt
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Red, orange, yellow, green and blue food coloring
Extra fine glitter

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In a small pot, combine your flour, water, salt vegetable oil and cream of tartar and a few drops of one color food coloring and mix well.
Cook stovetop on medium heat for just a couple minutes, stirring constantly until you have a play dough like consistency.
Carefully remove the dough (it will be hot).
Once it cools down, roll it into a ball and place in a Ziploc bag.
Repeat steps 1-5 with each color.
Place each color next to each other and combine into a ball.
Roll in glitter and your dough is ready to play with.

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Have fun with this homemade rainbow playdough recipe. Easy to make play-doh with a touch of sparkle! #playdoh

Take a look at this Birthday Cake-Scented Playdough. Pin to Pinterest.

Also fun, take a look at his Pirate Homemade Sand Playdough. Pin to Pinterest.

Last Updated on March 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Frugal Fashion Friday Spring Floral Romper Outfit

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September 10, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Amazon Clothes, Facebook, Fashion, Frugal Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Instagram, Nordstrom Clothes, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

It’s another Frugal Fashion Friday. This Spring Floral Romper Outfit combines the comfort of shorts and the effort of a dress! It’s affordable spring fashion for anyone looking to spruce up their closet with some spring essentials!

Frugal Fashion Friday Spring Floral Romper Outfit

For spring not only am I in love with florals, but I really love the relaxed feel of these maxi rompers. Shorts and a dress combined in one! This Blue Floral Maxi Romper is extremely affordable and looks great for dressing up or going casual. Pair with wedges for a bit of a comfy heel, or toss on some flat sandals for a relaxed spring afternoon! Enjoy!

Frugal Fashion Friday Spring Floral Romper Outfit

Blue Floral Maxi Romper

Essie Nail Polish in ‘Perfect Mate’

Round Straw Crossbody Bag

Tan Ruffle Wedges

Gold Chain Necklace ( I have seen a few similar and cheaper items on Jane)

Tip: Before you shop, take a look at Raise.com. Raise is an awesome site that helps save money when buying supplies by buying people’s gift cards they don’t want at a percent off. It is were I pick up all my Nordstrom gift cards. You can save up to 30% off electronic gift cards and use them as soon as you buy. You get $5 off your first order and they frequently send coupon codes to your email for an extra percent off certain stores. All orders are covered by Raise’s 1 Year Money-Back Guarantee.

Don’t forget last week’s Frugal Fashion Friday Outfit, the Denim on Denim Outfit – Pin It.

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Frugal Fashion Friday Outfits

the White Shorts Outfit – Pin It
the Christmas Dress Outfit – Pin It
the Red Velvet Christmas Outfit – Pin it
the Christmas Morning Family Pajamas – Pin It
the Black and Tan Suede Skirt Outfit – Pin It
the Suede Skirt Fall Fashion – Pin It
the Edgy Fall Fashion – Pin It
the Relaxed Weekend Loungewear – Pin It
the Fur Vest Fall Fashion Outfit – Pin It
the Cranberry and Black Fall Fashion Outfit – Pin It
the Pumpkin Patch Halloween Outfit – Pin It
the Apple Picking Fall Fashion Outfit – Pin It
the Relaxed Halloween Outfit – Pin It
the Southern Tailgating Outfit – Pin It
the Purple Fall Outfit – Pin It
the Fall Tailgating Outfit – Pin It
the Football Tailgating Outfit – Pin It
the Geoometric Oversized Sweater Outfit – Pin It
the Morning Drop-Off Outfit – Pin It
the Joanna Gaines Inspired Outfit – Pin It
the Plane Outfit for Travel – Pin It

Last Updated on September 10, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Children’s Silhouettes from $6 for Mother’s Day

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May 3, 2018 by FCL Filed Under: Online Shopping

I love silhouettes of kids. I’ve been wanting one of my daughter, and if the mom in your life has been wanting one, too, it would make a great gift. Right now, you can get Children’s Silhouettes from $6 for Mother’s Day.

This Hand Lettered Bible Verse Silhouette is different from any I’ve seen because of the verse on top of the image. This is one of my favorite verses, and it’s perfect for the silhouette of a little girl. Get this for $6.

When I think of silhouettes, I think of images that you can hang in your home. So, I love this out of the box version – a silhouette necklace! This Custom Children Silhouette Necklace is priced as low as $39.99. There are two versions available – a circle with the silhouette cut out and the silhouette itself. And, you can get your child’s name and the date stamped on the necklace.

I love this Child Silhouette Personalized Portrait because you can choose what color you want and you can add your child’s name. Get this for $28.53.

This Child Portrait Oval Canvas Painting is so neat. I love that it comes on a canvas rather than a digital file that you print. And, you can choose the background color for your painting. This is priced at $55.

If you want a classic black and white silhouette, this Cameo Silhouette is just what you need. Right now, you can get this for $22.50.

And, if you like having the option of different kinds of prints, this Custom Silhouette Art comes in foil-pressed, letterpressed, or in standard printing in a variety of vibrant colors.

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Tourit Soft Cooler – Hold Ice for Up to 3 Days!

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May 3, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Are you looking for a cooler for dad for Father’s Day? Maybe just a cooler for the family for summer. My husband has been eyeing a rather expensive cooler and I am really glad we did not bite the bullet and make the purchase because we discovered a more affordable cooler that does the same work as your name brand cooler!

You have to take a look at the Tourit ©. A revolutionary soft pack cooler that can hold 20+ cans and ice up to 3 days! This cooler is water proof which make sit ideal for fishing, beach trips, picnics, sports, camping, hiking and more. It’s also FDA approved, so these are not false claims.

We got to take a look at this cooler and I was quite impressed. I even saw a smile on my husbands face when he walked through the door (I have an engineer for a husband, so it takes work to impress him with a product!)

We found the product pretty light. It also has sturdy straps for that time it is really full! I love the outside pouch for easy access and storage. The cooler is very sturdy with foam construction, it will not collapse into itself when it is not full.

More Product Features

3-layer insulation material
BPA-Free
FDA approved quality materials
100% Leak-proof & Waterproof
Impact Resistant
3 Ways to Carry
Airtight Zipper
Side Beer Opener
Padded Shoulder Strap
Holds 20+ cans
Antimicrobial liner that resists mold and mildew

You can pick up this cooler today! Not only is it below $100 at $99.99, clip the $16 coupon and grab yours for only $83.99!

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from $10.95

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May 2, 2018 by FCL Filed Under: Online Shopping

Looking for fun and unique gift ideas that the mom in your life will love? We have some fantastic Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from $10.95 for you!

I don’t know about you, but I am always tired, so this Tired as a Mother Tee cracks me up and is one tee that I need in my life. Grab this for as low as $22.

This super cute Monogrammed Clutch is something any mom would love to get. A clutch is always a great gift idea, and adding a monogram just makes it even more special. These are on sale for as low as $24.

Sentimental gifts are always winners, and this Best Days of Our Lives Sign is a great way to commemorate and remember your family’s important dates. Get this for as low as $35.

Does the mom in your life like plants and candles? This Mother’s Day Mini Gift Box includes a succulent in a terra cotta pot and soy candle. This is priced at $20.

If you know a mom who loves to relax with a glass of wine after a long day, this is a fun gift idea for her! Get this Mama Juice Wine Glass for $10.95.

And, how gorgeous is this bowl?? Moms will love this beautiful and colorful Sea Glass Bowl. Right now, you can get this for $70.

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