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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Tree House

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September 23, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? See well over 100s of creative, funny, and original ideas for your Elf! Feeling crafty? Do you wanna build an Elf Tree House? Get crafty with Elf on the Shelf House ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Tree House

We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Idea EVERY DAY (in November and December. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Elf on the Shelf House

Elf Tree House! How cute is this idea? If you have some spare craft sticks (Popsicle sticks), create an elf fort. We love this idea and think your kids will find it quite silly too!

Tip: Consider placing the fort inside the Christmas tree!

Elf on the Shelf House Ideas

One thing we learned about Elf on the Shelf Facebook Groups is that people are obsessed with their Elf on the Shelf Hoses. Like there is an entire underground community of people who build houses for elf. Likes villages. Condos. High rises… you name it! You can pick up your own unfinished Wooden Doll House set you can decorate on your own or get inspired by other crafters homemade house ideas using crafts from around the house.

Homemade Elf Houses

We wanted to share some Elf House Ideas if you want to be apart of that underground Elf housing unit community.

Elf on the Shelf Ginger Bread House from Party City
Scout Elf Clubhouse from Elf on the Shelf
Elves Only Tree House from The Sits Girls (add our Elves Only Sign)
Brick House (sung to the appropriate tune) from A Little of This That
Triangle Housing Unit with Elf Door | Source
Christmas Wrapped Shoe Box House from Frugal Ginger
Trianglular Housing Pad with Impressive Lights from Kimberly Rose
Doll House turned Christmas Lights and Boa Housing Unit | Source

And because this one deserved it’s own attention, be sure to check out the incredible Elf on the Shelf Brownstone Housing Unit made with cardboard and amazing creativity from See Jane Blog.

Don’t forget your Elf on the Shelf Front Door!

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin to Pinterest because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. So many more to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Here we have a lot of FREE Printables! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

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We can’t do this alone. Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas! We might not be able to share them all, but we will share some creative ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys. We love some of the creativity coming from Etsy too! Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Last Updated on September 23, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Sneak Peak at Top 2019 Holiday Toys

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September 18, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Top 2019 Holiday Toys – Best Selling Toys for Boys and Girls. Add these Christmas Wish List Toys to your shopping cart and get ready to gift!

Top 2019 Holiday Toys

We’re getting closer and closer to Christmas. This is a great time to start shopping and looking around for Christmas Toys your kids may want. We have a Sneak Peak at Top 2019 Holiday Toys for you so you can start grabbing what your kids would like before the toys you want sell out!

While it’s always good to wait for Black Friday, sometimes deals are select toys are gone by that time. In fact, some of the Best Selling Toys are not even discounted during that time because retailers know they will be bought regardless of being marked at a sale price or retail price.

One of the Best Selling Toys for Boys right now is this PAW Patrol, Mighty Pups Super Paws Lookout Tower Playset with Lights and Sounds is an awesome gift for any kiddo who loves Paw Patrol. There’s a real working telescope, elevator and zipline. And, you can push a button to hear the tower give Ryder missions.

And let’s not forget baby. I love the Laugh & Learn toys for little ones. They are the perfect interactive toys to keep kids busy and engaged. This Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Smart Learning Home has as an interactive “hub”, crawl-through door, porch light, open & close mailbox, light-up house numbers, drop-through rain gutter and balls, shape-sorter recycling bin and more. There is also a home office area with light-up thermostat, office light, and clicker-clock, plus a kitchen area with shape-sorter fridge and role play pieces. This is one of the Top 2019 Holiday Toys for Babies.

More Best Selling Toys for Boys, Gauntlet Articulated Electronic Fist is the perfect gift idea! Do your kids love super heroes? This has glowing lights and sound effects inspired by the Endgame movie. The Avengers Marvel Legends Series Endgame Power. Of course, dad will love this as much as the kids.

Into Math, Science and Discovery? This is part of the Top 2019 STEM Toys. Kids can start learning STEM skills early with this Learning Resources Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set. It has screen-free coding so you don’t have to use a phone or tablet. This comes with a 77 piece activity set, and the robot can detect objects in front of him and avoid them. He can also follow looping commands, take on obstacle courses, and follow black-line paths.

This is under Best Selling Toys for Boys and Girls – I can see why! LEGO sets make great gifts, and this LEGO Hidden Side Newbury Haunted High School Building Kit with 1,474 pieces will keep kids busy. They can build their own school and then play with it and the 8 included minifigures.

Come on and take a ride with me on this Top 2019 Toy Story Toys! Ride-on vehicles are super fun, and this Power Wheels Disney/Pixar Toy Story Jeep Wrangler is too cool! It has a pretend radio with character phrases and sound effects, power-Lock brakes and parent-controlled, high-speed lockout. Buzz to space command!

Baby Shark is a huge 2019 hit. Part of the top 2019 toys includes baby shark, mommy shark and daddy shark plush toys. Move the mouth of the puppet to start playing the entire hit baby shark song!

Lastly let’s not forget the girls toys on the 2019 Toy List. An excellent price point, Blume dolls will be the most sought-after collectible dolls this year. Each doll comes concealed within a flower pot, and kids sprinkle water on top to make them grow — only once the hair emerges from the soil will you see which doll you’ve got.

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Top Brand Toddler Clothing on Sale

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September 18, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Online Shopping

Do your toddlers and babies need new clothes? If you love Carter’s and Hanna Andersson, you can score items from the Simple Joys by Carter’s and Moon & Back by Hanna Andersson collections on sale at Amazon today only, 9/18.

These Simple Joys by Carter’s Toddler Boys’ alloween Long-Sleeve Tees are too cute and perfect to wear throughout October. You’ll get 2 tees in this pack, and your boys will love them. I know they’ll get a lot of wear out of these!

Bodysuits are a must-have for layering in the fall and winter. This Moon and Back by Hanna Andersson Baby Organic Cotton Sleeveless Bodysuit 3-Pack comes in plain white as well as in stripes and solid colors. You’re going to want all of them!

This Simple Joys by Carter’s Baby Girls’ Hooded Sweater Jacket is too cute with the ears on the hood! It has a sherpa lining, so it will keep your little warm one in the cold weather.

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Ionic Ceramic Heated Hair Straightening Brush

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September 18, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

This Ionic Ceramic Heated Hair Straightening Brush closes the cuticles, reduces split ends, and minimizes frizz with its innovative ionization technology. The multiple rows of bristles interlock and grip sections of your hair gently as the heat brush straightens and releases negative ions that leave hair shiny and smooth.

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Halloween Decor from Amazon

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September 17, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Halloween, Online Shopping

Throwing a Halloween party or just like to decorate your home from the holiday? We found some great Halloween Decor from Amazon that you’re going to want to grab before October is here!

This Spider Web Polyester Lace Table Runner is so cool! This is the perfect, spooky addition to your tables or counters. You’re going to want a few of these!

We love using inflatables in our yard for holidays, and this Animated Witches Brewing Cauldron Inflatable is something my kids would get a kick out of!

This Huge Spider Web would be such a fun addition to your yard, and I’m betting all the neighborhood kids will be over to see it! My kids would love this and would probably want to try to climb it!

I love using string lights in my decor. They’re great because you can use them anywhere from your deck railing or fireplace mantel to in vases with flowers or by themselves. These Solar Powered String Lights are perfect for Halloween because they’re orange!

How cute are these Witch Hats?? You’ll get 6 of them in this pack, and you can use these anywhere – inside your house, outside in treees or wherever else you can think of!

These Bats Wall Decals are a must-have for your Halloween parties. They are perfect to stick on your walls to spook your guests. You’ll get 28 in this pack, so you’ll have a lot to work with.

Elf on the Shelf Wishlist: Accessories Set

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September 16, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

The Ultimate Scout Elf Accessories Pack includes 6 outfits, plus the exclusive Joy Travel Zipper Bag! Your Scout Elf can conveniently stow their belongings for their nightly journey to the North Pole! The set also includes a snowflake-spangled inflatable snow tube for elves, fleecy earmuffs, and extra-long, cozy scarf. The Scout Elf Slumber Set includes starry night wraparound sleeping bag for elves and mini felt bear with red bow.

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Cute Jean Shirt Dress

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September 16, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Amazon Clothes, Fashion, Online Shopping

Shirt dresses are super popular and trendy, and this super cute Jean Shirt Dress is one you’re going to want in your closet for fall!

This shirt is belted, which gives it a fun, flattering look. You can pair this with anything – sandals while the weather is mild and then your favorite boots when it turns colder. Wear this with tall boots or with leggings and booties for a trendy look.

Make sure you grab this Jean Shirt Dress so you have it for when the fall weather arrives.

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Halloween Dollar Store Decor Cute Bat Craft

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June 29, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Frugal and easy, make this cute bat craft using Halloween Dollar Store Decor and Crafts. This Halloween Preschool Craft involves the magical process of tie dye coffee filters and uses Dollar Tree Craft Supplies.

Dollar Tree Halloween Cute Bat Craft

This year was the year of Dollar Tree Halloween Crafts. We first brought you a tutorial on How to Make a Sugar Skull using Dollar Tree Halloween Decor. Next we taught you how to make your own Halloween Dollar Tree Wreath. Our point, pull out that $20 bill and run to the Dollar Store. Three crafts will give you the ultimate and adorable Easy Halloween Decor for your home.

Dollar Store Halloween Decorations

I am really in love with Dollar Store Halloween Decorations. The Dollar Tree Halloween Shop at DollarTree.com is quite impressive and there are so many items even in the non seasonal decor you could pick up to create the cutest Halloween decorations. That is exactly what we did with our cute bat craft. Using googly eyes, clothes pins, coffee filters and markers, we created a little treasure to be remembered year after year. We share an easy step by step tutorial for coffee filter tie dye using markers, water and you guessed it, coffee filters!

This cute Halloween bat craft for kids is incredibly easy. We think it makes a cute preschool Halloween Craft but I know my elementary aged kids would have fun jumping in the activity too!

Happy Crafting.

Cute Bat Craft Supplies

These clothespin cute bats can be put together in just 20 minutes with materials that you probably already have at home. The tie dye is created with coffee filters and markers, which is a magical process that the kiddos (and adults) will become addicted to! I bet we see you doing this with other Tie Dye Crafts for the Kids (and adults!)

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We love stockpiling our craft cabinet with Dollar Tree Arts & Craft Supplies. You also can take a look at their Halloween Decor & Home Decorations.

Dollar Tree Halloween Supplies

Dollar Store Clothespins
Dollar Store Coffee Filters
Dollar Store Wiggle Eyes
Dollar Store Washable Markers – we used Black, Blue and Purple
Dollar Store Spray Bottle for Water
Dollar Store Scissors

Shop the Dollar Tree Halloween Shop at DollarTree.com

Additional Halloween Craft Supplies

Liquid Glue with fine tip applicator (see below)
Paintbrush
Non-Stick Craft Mat or Large Plastic Zip Top Bag
Black Cardstock
White Gel Pen (see below)
Pencil
Scrap of Cardboard
Acrylic Craft Paint in Black
Optional: Black Sharpie Marker

Two items every crafter needs are Gel Pens and Liquid Glue with fine tip applicator! We swear by the Multi-Purpose Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue. For this cute bat craft, we used the Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen. It stands bright against the black.

Preschool Halloween Craft Directions

First, flatten round coffee filters and apply several colors of washable markers in a variety of patterns. We used black, blue and purple markers. Keep in mind, your colors will bleed or make a tie dye pattern so no need to speed to much time on the talent of the coloring.

Next, place your colored coffee filter on craft mat and spritz with water to watch the magic! Set your coffee filters aside to dry.

While you filters are drying, clip the clothespins on a scrap of cardboard and paint all sides with black craft paint and paintbrush. Set aside to dry.

Tip: You can also color your clothespins with black Sharpie marker for an instantly dried body!

When everything is dry, attach wiggle eyes using the fine tip applicator.

Draw mouth and fangs with white gel pen. Set aside to dry.

When your filter is dry, fold dry coffee filter in fourths and cut a scallop edge with scissors to create a bat wing

Next, unfold filter to half and cut a 3” slit up from the scalloped edge.

Lastly, open clothespin and insert your coffee filter wings. Cut ears from black card stock, apply to top of clothespin with liquid glue. Hold tightly in place to stick.

You have created your first bat. Make sure to create a colony of bats this Halloween with the kiddos! It’s fun to hang them and let them float in your child’s room or even at a common place window.

Enjoy and happy crafting!