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Archives for August 2019

Vitamix Blender on Sale

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August 21, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: August 21, 2019
modified datt: August 21,2019

Who’s been wanting a Vitamix blender?? This is the time to grab one! Today only, 8/21, you can get this Vitamix Venturist V1200 Professional-Grade Blender on sale at Amazon!

In addition to the blender, you’ll get a 20 oz. Container cup and a Simply Blending cookbook. You can use this to make anything from baby food and frozen desserts to soups and sauces. And, this has a digital timer so you don’t over-process what you’re making.

Details:

  • Features: explore how easy it is to make healthy, whole-food recipes At home. From appetizers to dessert, The 64-ounce container is ideal for blending medium to large batches for family meals or entertaining.
  • You’re in control: The variable speed control lets you fine-tune every texture—from smooth purées to Chunky salsas everything in between.
  • Pulse feature: with the pulse feature, layer coarse chops over smooth purées for heartier recipes, such as Chunky pasta sauce or Thick vegetable soups.
  • Built-in wireless connectivity: The motor base will automatically adjust the maximum blending times for the container Size you’ve chosen.
  • Digital timer: a built-in digital timer helps you avoid over-processing your blends, so you can achieve the perfect texture every time.

If you want to use your Vitamix to make things like whipped cream, frothy drinks and cocktails, make sure you grab the Vitamix Aer Disc Container that’s on sale as well. You can use this for techniques like whipping, muddling, foaming and emulsifying.

Details:

  • Effortless craft cocktails: make batches of handcrafted-quality cocktails in a fraction of the time. Unlike a typical blending container, The Aer disc container acts like both a muddler and a Cocktail Shaker, extracting essential oils and juice, while at the same time chilling drinks without crushing the ice.
  • Perfectly precise textures: The Aer disc container excels at producing consistently creamy emulsions, light culinary foams, and stiff whipped creams. Add fresh fruit, veggies, or herbs to the mixture, and the Aer disc will partially crush the ingredients, adding additional texture And Bursts of flavor.
  • The container and lid are dishwasher-safe and made of BPA-free Eastman Tritan.
  • Compatible with all full-size (ascent series, explorian series and legacy Series) Vitamix blenders.
  • What comes in the box: Aer disc container, Low-Profile tamper and Aer disc container recipe booklet
  • 3-Year full warranty

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FREE National Park Day in August 2019 – Hundreds of Parks for FREE

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August 20, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Entertainment, Free

published date: August 20, 2019
modified datt: April 08,2019

Photo of Avalanche Lake on nps.gov

FREE National Park Day August 2019

A FREE National Park Day is back this coming weekend! Get FREE Park Admission to hundreds of National Parks in August for National Park Service Birthday.

See also these dates for 2019.

  • Sunday, August 25
    National Park Service Birthday
  • Saturday, September 28
    National Public Lands Day
  • Monday, November 11
    Veterans Day

Find more details on the National Parks Service Website.

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Halloween Throw Pillow Covers $11 from $30

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July 5, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Online Shopping

published date: August 20, 2019
modified datt: July 05,2021

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Get your house decked out for Halloween with these fun and festive pillow covers. Right now, you can get these Halloween Throw Pillow Covers on sale for $11 (reg. $30).

These are the perfect decoration for any home. Each design was hand-created, and they’re an easy and fun way to add that special touch of spookiness to your home. These are perfect for couches, beds. and porches. They would make a fun gift idea, too! I definitely need a few of these in my house for the holiday!

Don’t miss out on these Halloween Throw Pillow Covers while they’re on sale!

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Last Updated on July 5, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Add these Amazing Items to Your Locker!

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August 20, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Back to School, Online Shopping

published date: August 20, 2019
modified datt: August 19,2019

I don’t know about you, but my kiddo was SO EXCITED to get a locker this year at school. And, of course, we had to go buy all the things to decorate it. If you’re still looking for decor for your kids, you’re going to want to add these amazing items to your locker!

Locker rugs are a big thing this year. This is the one thing we haven’t gotten yet because my daughter can’t make up her mind. So, I’m showing her this Circle Locker Tassel Rug because it’s fun, colorful and totally budget-friendly at just $6.99.

My daughter’s best friend got this Magnetic LED Locker Prism Light for her locker, and it’s super cute. It has a fun modern look, and it’s so much fun to turn on in between classes. Get this for just $14.99.

A dry erase board is another must-have for lockers this year. All the girls in my daughter’s class have them. I love this Steel Magnetic Weekly Locker Dry Erase Board because it’s broken down into days so your kiddo can keep everything organized by day. Get this for only $3.99!

All kids love to put pictures in their lockers, and this Magnetic Locker Photo Grid is a fun way to display them. If my daughter had room left in her locker, I know she would want to get this for it! This is only $6.99.

A cork board is another fun way to display pictures, and this Magnetic Pineapple Locker Bulletin Board with Pins is super fun. Kids will love the pineapple shape, and you’ll love that it’s only $5.99.

How cute is this Magnetic LED Locker Tassel Light?? We actually looked at this one before my daughter picked the one she wanted. I love all the tassels on this. It has such a fun boho vibe. And, this is only $14.99.

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Back to School Wish List for Your Middle Schooler

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August 19, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Back to School, Online Shopping

published date: August 19, 2019
modified datt: August 19,2019

Are your kids still on summer break? If school is starting soon for you and you’re looking for things your middle schoolers will want or need, we have a Back to School Wish List for Your Middle Schooler.

This Cactus Backpack is too cute and is something my daughters would love. It’s big enough to carry everything you need like a laptop, notebook, school books and more.


These Girl Gang Reusable Vinyl Decal Stickers are such a fun way to dress up cell phones, notebooks and more. You can even put these on magnets to put in your kids’ lockers! These stickers are super fun and will be a hit!


How cute is this 7 For All Mankind Girls’ Off The Shoulder Dress?? The buffalo plaid pattern is a must-have for fall and winter. This dress is super trendy, and your girls will want to wear it all the time.


Hoodies are a staple for winter, and cropped hoodies are really popular right now. Your girls will want this adidas Originals Girls’ Big Crop Hoodie to wear to school.


This iSuperb Transformer Stand Store Pencil Holder is too cute for words! You can zip it up as a pouch or stand it up as a cupholder. My girls are definitely going to want this to take to school!


Water bottles are a must-have for school so kids can stay hydrated during the day. We love our S’ip by S’well because drinks stay cold for hours. My kids use these at school to keep their water cold all day!




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Nerf Guns on Sale

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August 19, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: August 19, 2019
modified datt: August 19,2019

Looking for some items to stock your gift closet? Nerf guns make fantastic gifts, and today only, 8/19, you can get Nerf guns on sale at Amazon.

Do your kids love Fortnite? They’ll love the NERF Fortnite Llama Microshots Dart-Firing Toy Blaster. This comes with 2 official elite darts and is the perfect size blaster to sneak up on someone with.

The Star Wars Nerf Poe Dameron Blaster is the perfect gift idea for the Star Wars fan in your life. The gun and darts all say Star Wars on them. My kids would love this one!

This is a different kind of Nerf gun. The Nerf Zombie Strike Wrathbolt is a crossbow that shoots arrows rather than a gun that shoots darts. It has real crossbow action and comes with two arrows.

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Quick & Easy Church Halloween Costumes

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September 14, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: August 18, 2019
modified datt: September 14,2021

Quick & Easy Church Halloween Costumes. Ideas for trunk or treat, Sunday school parites, bible study, Awana and more!

Quick & Easy Church Halloween Costumes

When I had one child, I think I was ready for Halloween around August. Even if I did not have my child’s costume (I always did), I knew what my child was going to dress up as. So things have changed. Preparing ahead isn’t a thing anymore ( I say that, preparing this post in May), in fact I am lucky to get it all done last minute. I have learned to perfect the last minute.

If you are last minute like me, we put together some quick and easy Halloween Costumes for Church. These are not necessarily biblical Joseph and Mary costumes, but they are fun costumes (some quite funny/punny) that are appropriate for church. The bible costume we did for Awana last year, was all done within a few minutes before we had to leave.  Some of these costumes, you might want to do a few days ahead as paint or dyeing could be involved, others can be done in just a few short minutes!

Happy candy collecting… Happy Halloween!


We share with you earlier in our 31+ Family Halloween Costume Ideas, our Awana costume – the Bible, Old Testament and New Testament.

Fruits of the Spirit Costume for Church

Fruits of the Spirt Costume  – Love, Joy and Peace (boy it would be fun to have some of those other fruits too!) We picked up these Fruit T-Shirt Costumes.


Also see this year’s Awana costume, I was the Burning Bush (what Moses saw in Exodus.)

One of my girls was the Red Sea (a red C – get it.) We planned for her to wear red but the clothes were too small, so some confused it with the Black Sea.

Another daughter, was a Blessing in Disguise! Get it?


Bust out your hot glue gun and bag of multi-colored pom-poms for this Gumball Machine Halloween Costume Idea. | A Casarella

Mac n Cheese Halloween Costume.  We don’t think this is cheesy, do you?  | Costume Works (Detailed directions can be found here.)

10 minute church Halloween shepherd costume

One easy 10 minutes Halloween costumes using supplies at home include this Shepherd Nativity Costume. | Vanilla Joy

Make a quick and easy rain cloud costume. This great last minute costume can be made in under 2 hours for under $15! Bonus: it works for kids and adults alike. Pair this with the rainbow costume and rain coat costume we shared in 12 DIY Costumes. | Make It Love It

Oh dear, holy cow! Turn this idiom into a costume. Pick up an antler headband and an angel halo. | Source

The Fruit of the Spirit Costume. I would love if they had the fruits attached to the costume – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. | Source Unknown

The Price is Right Halloween Costumes. You could even make some of your bids your memory verses! Like (John) 316.  More on how to make a Price is Right costume!  Amazon has a game show microphone, perfect for a Bob Barker host. | Source

Put on a clear trash bag and put balloons inside your bag to create a bag of Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Costume. This is cute for a prego woman with a jelly belly or works for the kids too! | The Sway – The SIIts Girls (Wiki has the Jelly Belly logo)

Jonah in the whale! | Source Unknown

This punny costume is based on popular US saying – Blessing in disguise. You will need disguise glasses and nose. | Club Crafted

Want some ranch with that salad? Load up on green tissue paper. | Justine Huxley on Instagram

Anything no sew is perfect for me. Save the sewer system with this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Costume. Can you tell what makes this shell? Hint. | A Night Owl

A red scarf, a black and white stripe shirt and (maybe) a beret are likely found in your closet.  Craft a piece of toast for a French Toast punny costume. | Shontemarie on Instagram

Brown felt and yellow poster board make this easy giraffe Halloween costume. | Source Unknown

Pink or White Outfit + multi-colored pom-poms + Felt Ears = DIY Frosted Animal Cookie Costume. | Studio DIY

Love Curious George? Grab a monkey lovie and perfect this Man With the Yellow Hat Halloween costume. Pick up some Rit Liquid Fabric Dye. | Haute Apple Pie

This DIY Crayola costume is cute for a single crayon or multiple. A water bottle keeps the hair up. | Source

Tracie did such an amazing job with this Icee Costume. See her step by step tutorial. | Penny Pinchin Mom

Be a ceiling fan! Get your Go Celings t-shirt online or make your own with a white t-shirt and Sharpie or washi tape. | Source

It’s not a challenge to make an Easy Lego Costume, all for the cost of paint and some time. | Lovely Indeed

Holy guacamole! This punny Halloween costume combo is both heavenly and delicious.| Woman’s Day

A blanket, pig ears and a pig nose make this pig in a blanket costume so easy! | Almost Super Mom


Quick & Easy Halloween Costumes for Church

Any churches do Trunk-or-Treat? Save these Trunk or Treat Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save these group and Family Halloween Costume Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

And for later in the year, save these Awana Grand Prix Rules, Templates, Cars and more. Pin to Pinterest.



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Last Updated on September 14, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Edible Fake Blood Cupcakes Recipe

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September 8, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

published date: August 17, 2019
modified datt: September 08,2019

Making Edible Fake Blood is easier than you think – only two ingredients. Pour your bloody drizzle on our homemade cupcakes for the perfect Halloween Food Craft.

Edible Fake Blood Cupcakes

We love when the fall season hits – Halloween,Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are kicking off our Halloween ideas with our Edible Fake Blood Cupcakes Recipe. This fits perfectly with our Halloween Food Crafts for the Kids. Be sure to pair this sweet recipe with our salty and tasty Halloween Jalapeño Popper Mummies.

We supplied a homemade vanilla cupcake recipe, but you can use a box mix or you could pick up cupcakes from your local bakery. Just ask them not to ice the cupcakes. Sometimes I do that when I don’t have time for all the steps (aka baking the cupcakes) but I still want to personalize, home make cupcakes. No one ever knows (well they do, because I tell them. They find it as genius as I do!)

This cupcake recipe also goes perfectly with our trailer park murder mystery party!

Cupcake Ingredients:

  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 container of your favorite white frosting

Edible Blood Ingredients

  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 10-20 drops red gel food coloring
  • optional: edible knives/meat cleavers


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Edible Fake Blood Cupcakes Recipe

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

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Cupcake Ingredients:

  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can of your favorite white frosting

Edible Blood Ingredients

  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 10–20 drops red gel food coloring

Instructions

  1. First, reheat oven to 350-degrees.
  2. Mix dry cupcake ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  3. Mix wet cupcake  ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients in 1/3 cup increments and mix until smooth.
  5. Next, fill muffin cups almost full as this recipe does not rise a significant amount.
  6. Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Remove from heat and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  8. While your cupcakes are cooling, make the fake blood by combining the corn syrup and food coloring into a bowl and stirring until the color is consistent throughout.
  9. Using a decorating tip, make a hole in the top of each cupcake, saving the remnants from each hole for use filling the hole in a moment.
  10. Place 1 teaspoon of the fake blood in each cupcake hole.
  11. Replace the top of each cupcake hole.
  12. Using your largest star tip and a piping bag, frost the cupcakes in a circular fashion.
  13. Drizzle each cupcake with ample amounts of fake blood.

Enjoy!


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Edible blood is so easy to make. Only two ingredients – corn syrup and red gel food coloring. You could add some flavoring like vanilla or cherry, but be sure to not change the thick consistency the corn syrup provides. Drizzle over the cupcakes until you get the right look. You could also pickup these edible knives (meat cleavers) for spooky cupcake decor.

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Very easy to make, only two ingredients for fake blood!


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 10–20 drops red GEL food coloring

Instructions

Make the fake blood by combining the corn syrup and food coloring into a bowl and stirring until the color is consistent throughout.


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

Bloody Cupcakes Directions:

First, reheat oven to 350-degrees.

Mix dry cupcake ingredients together in a medium bowl.

Mix wet cupcake  ingredients together in a medium bowl.

Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients in 1/3 cup increments and mix until smooth.

Next, fill muffin cups almost full as this recipe does not rise a significant amount.

Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove from heat and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

While your cupcakes are cooling, make the fake blood by combining the corn syrup and food coloring into a bowl and stirring until the color is consistent throughout.

As seen above, using a decorating tip, make a hole in the top of each cupcake, saving the remnants from each hole for use filling the hole in a moment.

Place 1 teaspoon of the fake blood in each cupcake hole.

Replace the top of each cupcake hole.

Using your largest star tip and a piping bag, frost the cupcakes in a circular fashion.

Drizzle each cupcake with ample amounts of fake blood.

Enjoy!


Also enjoy our 31+ Edible Kid’s Halloween Food Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

Save your candy with these Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Take your bloody cupcake recipe to a Trailer Park Murder Mystery Party. 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.

Last Updated on September 8, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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