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Frequent Flyer Must Haves Part 2

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May 29, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Yesterday, we shared some things that are necessities if you travel by plane. Today, we have Frequent Flyer Must Haves Part 2 with several things you’ll want to get for your next trip.

I always keep lip balm with me in my purse or bag when I travel, and I definitely need to try this LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask. This keeps your lips looking smooth and radiant, which is always nice when you’re tired from traveling.

Keep your phones, tablets and other electronics charged with this GETIHU Pocket-size Portable Charger. I actually took one of these with us to Disney, and it was a life saver since our phone battries drained so fast!

I am definitely getting a travel pillow for my next plane trip to make sleeping easier. This Twist Memory Foam Travel Pillow can contour to almost any shape and position because of the twisting feature – something I love!

This TravelWise Packing Cube System has everything you need for a trip. It’s a durable 5 piece weekender and luggage organizer set. This set comes with 1 small, 2 medium and 2 large packing cubes to to streamline packing and make everything more efficient.

Don’t want to take your bottles of face wash with you on trips? These Simple Micellar Makeup Remover Wipes are much easier to pack and are super quick to use. I use wipes like this all the time at home, too!

This is such a cool travel pillow! This HoodiePillow Inflatable Travel Hoodie Pillow has drawstrings so you can adjust head size and the level of comfort. This is great to use at home, too!

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Father’s Day Idea: Spice Rubs

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May 29, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Select from several different gift collections of these FreshJax Spices Gift Sets.

With Farmers Market roots, a flare for creative everyday cooking, and a whole lot of love, Jason and Hillary have been handcrafting gourmet organic spices and sharing simple, delicious recipes since 2011. FreshJax is a small family business striving to handcraft the world’s best organic spice blends.

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Raise a Glass to Summer | Host Cooling Cup

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May 28, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Inside the BPA free plastic walls of the Wine FREEZE Cooling Cup lies our proprietary cooling gel. Cup is constructed with an insulated silicone band for comfortable handling.

The wine freeze is perfect for all wines. Just pop it in the fridge to cool your reds to the perfect cellar temperature or store in the freezer to chill your whites. Host proprietary cooling gel is precisely engineered to keep your beverage perfectly cold for hours.

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Frequent Flyer Must Haves Part 1

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May 28, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Do you travel a lot for work or do you tend to take planes on your vacations? There are some amazing items out these days to make flying more comfortable and less of a headache, and we have some great Frequent Flyer Must Haves for you!

Keep everything you need like your plane tickets, passport, credit cards and more in this Multi-purpose Rfid Blocking Travel Passport Wallet. This wallet has slots that are big enough for items like your passport, and the Rfid blocking feature will help prevent it from being stolen.

Taking things like shampoo, conditioner and body wash with you on the plane can be a hassle because of TSA restrictions. This 9 Pack of TSA Approved Travel Bottles takes the headache out of packing because these are the sizes that you need!

I love my electric toothbrush, but I prefer a toothbrush with a lid for when I travel. This Pink Travel Electric Toothbrush has the cap I want AND an extra brush head!

Block out sound around you, and listen to music or a movie with these Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones. These are a must-have for noisy flights!

A large, roomy tote is the perfect carry-on. If you need a new one, you’ll want to grab this TUMI – Voyageur Just In Case Tote Bag to hold everything you need on the plane.

Need clear toiletry bags to hold your toiletries and makeup? This Loteli Jetsetter 5-in-1 Clear Cosmetic Bag Set has everything you need with 5 different sized bags!

Last Updated on May 28, 2019 by FCL

Summer Need? A Cooler Air Conditioner

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May 28, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

The IcyBreeze Cooler Chill Package is both a cooler for your drinks and foods, and an air conditioner! Plug it into the wall or in your car!

The IcyBreeze 110V is a portable air conditioner + cooler in one! The Chill Package is our most basic IcyBreeze package, including all the same great cooling features of all of our personal air conditioner coolers but without a rechargeable battery. This IcyBreeze unit comes with a 110 volt (standard US wall socket) power supply that gives you endless mobile cooling, just as long as you have access to a 110V power socket. The IcyBreeze 12V is a portable air conditioner + cooler in one! The Chill Package is our most basic IcyBreeze package, including all the same great cooling features of all of our personal air conditioner coolers but without a rechargeable battery. This IcyBreeze unit comes with a 12 volt (standard automobile) power supply that gives you endless mobile cooling, just as long as you have access to a 12V power socket.

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Sleepover Ideas for the Girls

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June 6, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Meet the Ultimate List of Girls Sleepover Ideas – get ready for the best slumber party ever, whether it’s for a birthday or just because! These sleepover games & activities for the girls will have guests raving — no sleepover boredom here!

Sleepover Ideas for the Girls

When I think back on my favorite childhood memories, the sleepovers I had with my girls instantly come to mind! The nights would be filled with classic sleepover activities like movies, snacks, laughs, and games of truth-or-dare. Even though many of my memories are probably pretty outdated by now, there’s a whole new world of sleepover activities and ideas out there these days. Thanks to Pinterest inspiration and brand new games, slumber parties are getting more creative than ever and there’s never a shortage of girls’ sleepover ideas.

We’ve rounded up some of the best Girls’ Sleepover Ideas on the web. From games, to food, to sleepover activities and hacks, you’ll want to save this list for your next sleepover extravaganza! While all of the girls’ sleepover ideas together would make for one exhausted mother (and perhaps daughter), pick a few that spark joy in both you and your daughter for a night you’ll both never forget. Your daughters’ friends will be handing you the “best sleepover ever” title before you know it!

Sleepover Games

Some of the things I remember best about a girl’s spend the night party were the games. They brought so many memories and really were the photos of memories still captured in my mind.

Take a look at our printable PDF list of Girls Sleepover Party Activities & Games. Games include…

Cookie Decorating Off

Truth or Dare Balloon Burst

Murder in the Dark Cards

Spin the Nail Polish Bottle

Flashlight Charades

Musical Sleeping Bags

Bobbing for Donuts

Sardines

Keep Talking

Blind Van Gough

Blind Makeover

Sleepover Party Games Directions & Supply List

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Sleepover Games Directions & Supply List PDF Instant Download
Bonus: Truth & Dare questions
Bonus: Blank Card Templates (for Charades, Truth or Dare and Keep Talking)

Speaking of games, take some of the games outside with these outdoor games you can play at night!

Planned your sleepover activities out for the whole night? Place an activity inside balloons to be popped at each corresponding time. Your daughter and her friends will be so excited to see what each balloon has in store.

Leave your manicure up to chance with this fun twist on Spin the Bottle! Girls’ sleepover activities involving nail polish are always a home run. Don’t worry parents, no adult beverages are involved! Download your free printable and get the directions!

You’re not a regular mom, you’re a cool mom! Some of the best girls’ sleepover activities come straight from our childhoods. Teach your child and her girlfriends the game of MASH. Anyone else remember this game? Grab your free printable.

Ah, a classic! Print this free game from Skip to My Lou for a night full of laughs. It’s always nice to have inspiration with would you rather sleepover activities.

Sleepover Board Games

Also take a look at these Sleepover Board Games.

Talk about old school! Who else remembers Dream Phone? Mall Madness? How about Girl Talk Truth or Dare? These games were hits in the ranks of sleepover activities back in the day! Now there’s a whole new realm of sleepover activities. Have you played these games? Take a look at some of these other great sleepover activities to keep in the house for your next slumber party.

Sleepover Party

Twister

Pictionary

Apples to Apples

Pie Face

Watch Ya’ Mouth Original Mouthpiece Game

HedBanz Game

Guesstures

The Game of Life

Spoons

Sleepover Party Ideas

Don’t worry, today’s top board games are only the beginning of our best girls’ sleepover ideas! Read on for more sleepover activities inspiration from creators all around the web. Sweet dreams!

Sleepover Invitation

First and foremost, the invitation. How adorable is this sleepover invite from ArtAmoris? Personalize and download. I suggest you upload and print at Staples on Cardstock.

Sleepover Party Food

There’s no need to order pizza when you can let guests make their own for double the fun at a fraction of the cost! Provide them with a mini pizza buffet with your crust of choice, pizza sauce and all the toppings. My favorite girls’ sleepover ideas are snack-related! Idea from Eighteen25.

You can even jazz up standard popcorn with this idea from Family Fresh Meals. While I’m partial to chocolate, my girls would love adding gummies to theirs! What’s your topping of choice?

Prep these adorable sleeping bag Teddy Grahams before the sleepover activities begin or make them an activity for all of your guests! | Source on Pinterest

Speaking of popcorn, these Popcorn Cupcakes are too cute. They make a great substitute for traditional birthday cake!

Make cookies and milk an extra special treat with fun glasses. I love this idea from Style Me Pretty.

Don’t stress out over breakfast. A simple waffle bar buffet will fill everyone up and the girls will love getting to customize their plates.

Cereal — an oldie, but a goodie! Greet your guests in the morning with cereal and a personalized spoon from Oh Sugar Event Planning (no longer available.)

Spend the Night Party Décor

Glow sticks are always a winner with my kids. Make a surprise middle of the night chocolate buffet! I love how different this is from the other girls’ sleepover ideas. They can take their glow sticks to bed with them.

Make a sleeping tent for each guest. Keep them on hand for future events — your guests will want to experience this again and again! This teepee set was purchased internationally from Kmart, but you can definitely make your own with this tutorial here.

Sleepover Party Activities

I’m a huge fan of cute skincare! These Animal Facial Sheet Masks and Cat Ear Hair Bands are the perfect addition to your spa sleepover activities.

Planning a spa activity? Just looking for a fun extra to relax in? Grab these robes from Sprinkles Some Fun.

Did someone say pillow fight?! Paper and Cake made these pillows super special for her guests! Grab yours too.

Looking for girls’ sleepover ideas for the beauty lovers? Your girls will be dying to try this beauty hack and chalk tutorial from Momfluential! Put pastel chalk in your wet hair. Set the chalk into the hair with a hot flat iron. The color lasts 1 to 4 days, so you may want to ask your guests’ parents if this one is okay!

Speaking of hair, get the Conair Quick Twist™ to let the girls make fun hair designs. Love this idea from Totally the Bomb!

The results of these blind makeovers will have the room lit up with laughter! Get your beauty game on with a blindfolded twist! Even mom can get involved. Collect old and discarded make-up that you are okay getting ruined. DON’T FORGET – Grab your makeup wipes to clean up the mess after!

Before the big night of sleepover activities begins, share this comprehensive sleepover packing list with your guests. No one arrives unprepared, and no one’s parents have to rush over their forgotten items!

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Looking for more party games? In addition to the sleepover games, also enjoy these 50+ Party Games for Kids.

Don’t forget to celebrate with just the family! These Family Birthday Celebrations are great for weekdays and loving all over your child. Pin to Pinterest.

Download these 100 Truth or Dare Questions for Kids. Clean fun for kids of all ages. Pin to Pinterest.

Last Updated on June 6, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Firecracker Cookies Red White and Blue July 4th Recipe

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May 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Explosively yummy, Firecracker Cookies just like the classic Popsicle. This red, white, and blue Fourth of July Recipe is a tasty dessert for picnics, the pool, parties or just because. Best of all this summer dessert on a stick can be enjoyed while on the go.

Firecracker Cookies

Living Washington, DC..

Since moving to Washington, D.C. four years ago, the Fourth of July has taken on an entirely new meaning. First of all, every time we drive past the monuments and historic sites, I tear up. I mean tears come down my face and I have to make sure not to find myself in conversation or I begin to sound incredibly silly not being able to get words out of my mouth. There is something about being on the ground our forefather’s walked on before. The area is full of pride. A lot of the pride is political and military, but D.C. is a huge melting pot. There is pride for every blend of person and every country. In my small neighborhood of about 12 families, half of the homes are filled with international citizens. We are all displaced people and find family in one another. It’s like nothing else I have ever experienced… it’s welcoming of each other’s differences. It’s blending of different foods and cultures.

The Fourth of July

I digress… back to July 4th… Clearly, this is an area where Independence Day is huge. There are parades, huge performances with top artists (in fact you might watch our country’s fire works and performers each year on PBS in front of the United States Capitol.) The publicized performance is topped off with fireworks over the mall. A large National Park where the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument are located. It’s majestic. It’s beautiful. It’s warning. We are so blessed to be in a country where red, white and blue speak more than colors on a pallets.

Firecracker Cookies

Wherever you are this July 4th, Memorial Day or Veterans Day, this cookie recipe is a must. Dessert on a stick doesn’t have to be limited to a a frozen treat! We blended together three cookies on a stick that look just like a classic Firecracker Popsicle, but, best of all, they don’t melt.

Firecracker Cookies Ingredients:

Firecracker Cookies Red White and Blue July 4th Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon, blue raspberry and cherry flavoring
Red and blue food coloring
Food safe craft sticks

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl combine your butter, granulated sugar and powdered sugar and mix well.
Mix in one egg and vegetable oil and mix.
Mix in the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt (if your dough is still a little crumbly, mix in a 1-3 tablespoons of water).
Separate the dough into 3 bowls, mixing blue food coloring in one with 1/2 teaspoon blue raspberry flavoring, mix one with red food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon cherry flavoring, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract in the non-colored dough.
Form the dough into small balls and arrange onto the sticks from red, white and blue.
Press the balls together into a log and press a fork down the center of each color for an imprint.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, let cool and enjoy!

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Kids Baking Championship

The best thing to hit the television of our home has been Kid Baking Championship. If your kids have not seen it, turn it on. It’s a wholesome show about kids changing each other to the best tasting, self-created recipe. This show has become the best in our home because my kids have picked up a lot. I have been cooking less in the kitchen, while they pick up recipes on their own. My girls are being creative too. One day I was served sugar cookies (using a pre-made package) with lime buttermilk cream (all created on their own!) It was really good!

This Dessert on a Stick Recipe is easy for the kids and one you can step back from and focus on other Fourth of July recipes for your picnic or party.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final recipe. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Firecracker Cookies Directions:

First, preheat your oven to 350° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl combine your butter, granulated sugar and powdered sugar and mix well.

Mix in one egg and vegetable oil and mix.

Next, mix in the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt (if your dough is still a little crumbly, mix in a 1-3 tablespoons of water).

Separate the dough into 3 bowls, mixing blue food coloring in one with 1/2 teaspoon blue raspberry flavoring, mix one with red food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon cherry flavoring, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract in the non-colored dough.

Form the dough into small balls and arrange onto the sticks from red, white and blue.

Press the balls together into a log and press a fork down the center of each color for an imprint.

Finally, bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, let cool and enjoy!

Also check out these Explosive Fourth of July Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

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Get your print on with these Red, White and Blue Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Last Updated on May 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

How to Make An Easy Marshmallow Shooter

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May 26, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

This July Fourth, make sure to add this Easy Marshmallow Shooter to your list of activities for the kids. This DIY Marshmallow Launcher combines a cup, a balloon and many laughs.

Easy Marshmallow Shooter

For obvious reasons, the Fourth of July is always big in our home location of Washington, D.C. Since having the younger kids, however, we do not always get out together in the evening for the big fire works. One of us goes leaving the other home with the kids. It’s a balance as finding a babysitter on July 4th isn’t really an option. Every time it is my turn to get out with the kids, I get tears in my eyes. Nothing makes you more patriotic than watching fireworks with the National Monument(s) in the background. The years that I stay home with the younger kids, however, the warm feeling of the holiday disappears. It’s just another “day.” To involve the younger kids this year, and still have some holiday fun at home, we created these Marshmallows Shooters.

Add this to your list of Summer Bucket Items and Upcycled Crafts. All it takes is a toilet paper roll, scrap paper and a balloon. Of course you will need marshmallows, use the extra marshmallows to create these Seasonal Rice Krispies Treats.

Marshmallow Launcher Supplies:

Toilet paper rolls
Scrapbook paper (we used red and white stripe)
Balloons (we used blue)
Rubber bands
Glue stick
Marshmallows

Each toilet paper roll and balloon makes one shooter.

To create these shooters honestly takes a matter of minutes. The hardest part is getting the perfect cut of scrap paper and gluing it on the toilet paper roll!

Easy Marshmallow Shooter Directions:

First, cut the striped scrapbook paper to fit around the toilet paper roll and glue into place.

Tie a knot in the bottom of a balloon (not inflated).

Next, cut off the top (round part) off the balloon.

Wrap the open end of the balloon around the bottom of the toilet paper roll and secure with a rubber band.

To use, place a marshmallow in the shooter and pull the knotted end back. Let go of the balloon to shoot the marshmallow out.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final craft. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Take a look at our Red White and Blue Printables for July Fourth, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Visual Summer Bucket List Items for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Last Updated on May 26, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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