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Christmas Storage – Wreath Keeper

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: December 23, 2019
modified datt: December 21,2019

Don’t ruin a nice artificial wreath by shoving it in a box or tossing it above the Christmas boxes. This Premium Christmas Wreath Storage Bag will keep your wreaths good for years to come.

This premium bag offers ample storage for wreaths up to 36 inches in diameter, and can be used to store other holidays decorations that need a safe home during the off-season too. With its user-friendly features, the Zober Christmas wreath holder ends the year after year cycle of improperly stored wreaths and also makes transporting them between storage to door super easy!

Don’t forget our DIY Christmas Wreaths



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Christmas Storage – Don’t Forget To Buy Christmas Wrap in an After Sale

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published date: December 22, 2019
modified datt: December 21,2019

Do you shop places like Target and Hallmark for great after Christmas sales on gift wrap? I find you have to go on the 26th to find the best rolls. You can store your rolls in this Clear Gift Wrap Organizer so they’ll be ready for next year!

With the clear vinyl walls, you can see what’s inside without having to pull it all out. Easy to clean, just wipe with a damp cloth and towel dry. This organizer has the capacity to store 25 standard 30″ rolls of wrapping paper, but can also store tissue paper, ribbon, and other wrapping supplies as well. Designed with a zippered top, you can easily access your wrapping paper throughout the year.



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No-Bake Edible Valentine’s Day Crafts with Food

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Valentine's Day

published date: December 22, 2019
modified datt: December 25,2020

Classroom Ideas and Valentine parties, we have the best No-Bake Edible Valentine’s Day Crafts (that incorporate food!) These Valentine’s Day recipes are perfect for little hands and older hands alike!

Edible Valentine’s Day Craft

Year’s ago we shared with you our Valentine’s Day Food Crafts. We decided it was time to revamp that post. To step it up. To find some newer Valentine Recipes that you want to make. That are easy and fun for little and big hands!

These Edible Valentine’s Day Crafts can be used with a preschool or elementary school classroom or can be created in your own kitchen – call it your very own Family Valentine’s Day party.


First up, graham cracker love shacks? Yep! Perfectly acceptable in February too! Try these Valentine’s Day Gingerbread Hoses (aka love shacks!) | Frugal Coupon Living

No ingredients involved in these Love Bugs Fruit Cups. So Easy for little hands, you will need some glitter pipe cleaners, foam hearts and wiggly eyes (you can switch out the fruit cups for apple sauce.)| Frugal Coupon Living

We don’t recommend this one for the classroom, but maybe a sweet breakfast treat for valentine’s Day morning; Tic-tac-toe Conversation Heart Toast with peanut butter (or use another spread for allergies!) | Frugal Coupon Living

Sign, sealed, delivered! Have stations at your Valentine’s Day party? While one group is handing out valentines, another group can be making these edible Valentine’s Day cards. | Frugal Coupon Living

We have  fun (free) printable to go with these Valentine’s Day Rice Krispies Treats – I Only Have Yes for You! | Frugal Coupon Living

OREO love bugs? I mean, who can say no to an OREO. Makes me like any bug! | Sarah’s Bake Studio

See the full list of supplies you need for these Edible Valentine’s Day Robots – perfect for a preschool craft! | Crafty Morning

Of course you can make this heart Valentine craft for the birds, but it’s also edible for young mouths too. | Natural Beach Living

Love bug juice jugs – an adorable craft for the kids with a sweet after taste! | The Gifted Gabber

These energy bears are a cute, fun and healthy treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day! (Caution if you have a nut allergy.) | Haute and Healthy Living

Get pierced with love. These cupids arrows are so incredibly easy. Salty and sweet. | Craft Create Cook

Make the Valentine’s Day fruit wands. A healthy alternative to a day filled with sugar! | A few Short Cuts

Aren’t these love bugs made from apples the most adorable Valentine’s Party Snack. | Eats Amazing

Turn cutie oranges into Conversation hearts oranges. | Mom Always Finds Out

Valentine Candy Arrows – easy peasy and so cute! | A Subtle Revelry

Who doesn’t love a Twinkie? Two tasty Twinkies create these yummy heart treats! | Smart School House

Icing and graham crackers make these cute edible Valentine envelopes. | The Simple Parent

Icing, string and conversation hearts make this easy Valentine’s Day Necklace craft. | Cute Food For Kids

This heart man snack feels like a winner – strawberries, pretzels and marshmallows. We are in love! | Crafting Chicks


Save these Valentine’s Day Mailbox Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Get crafty with these 18 Valentine Crafts for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

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Last Updated on December 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Fruit

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 22, 2019
modified datt: December 22,2019

Some people do handstands, we hang in Fruit Stands! New creative, funny, and original elf ideas including Elf on the Shelf Ideas with fruit.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Fruit

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

Elf Fruit Stand Idea

Some people do handstands, we hang in fruit stands! I get it mom. You’re tired. It’s, what feels like, the 100th day of Elf and you need a simple idea. Instead of mastering all your Pinterest creativity, make your Elf a little harder to find. You can even make it harder to find Elf in the fruit stand than we did!

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Fruit

We have plenty of creative with your Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Fruit. From Elf on the Shelf Orange Juice (take a look at this one), to Elf on the Shelf Apple Worm, and this will make you laugh, Elf on the Shelf Apple Ninja Turtles. You can even turn your Bananas into Minions.  Save one of those bananas to write a note from Elf.

Really, the ideas don’t end there. Our Elf on the Shelf Master List will give you Elf Ideas with Fruit and many more creative ideas. Our job is to make Elf easier for you!

Elf on the Shelf Orange and Straw


New Elf on the Shelf Printables

We love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our new Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!


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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

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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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Last Updated on December 22, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Christmas Storage: Our Favorite Ornament Holder

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: December 22, 2019
modified datt: December 21,2019

This storage box makes it simple to safely pack away your precious Christmas ornaments and know you’ll find them in perfect condition next year. This durable red fabric Christmas Ornament Storage Box is designed with three-layers that can store up to 64 ornaments (not included). Cardboard dividers ensure that each ornament stays securely in its place while you’re transporting them to and from storage. Various sized ornaments can be accommodated by moving the adjustable cardboard dividers. The zippered top closure grants easy access, so packing and unpacking your keepsake ornaments is effortless.



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Leather Gift Card Holder

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Online Shopping

published date: December 21, 2019
modified datt: December 20,2019

Turn a business card holder into a gift card holder with the Partstock Multipurpose PU Leather Business Card Wallet. Adorable and reusable!

The Partstock business card holder holds approximately 25 Name cards or Credit Cards, and thin enough to fit perfectly in your blazer pocket or a small purse; you can carry it easily on the go. Interior pockets hold note cards, business and personal cards, or ID and credit cards This high-quality durable leather holder is the perfect gift for anyone. It measures 4″ x 2.6″.



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Teddy Grahams Valentine Conversation Heart Cookies

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media, Valentine's Day

published date: December 21, 2019
modified datt: December 23,2019

Bear Hug Valentines: This easy Teddy Grahams Valentine Conversation Heart Cookies require only three ingredients. If you want these to be your valentines, we also included free printable bear hug gift tags. Enjoy!

Teddy Grahams Valentines

You guys. I have a confession. I am not really a Pinterest mom. I am just a creative mastermind behind the moms who really are Pinterest moms. I come up with some really creative ideas but I never implement them. I hate mess and most Pinterest crafts and recipes lead to messes. This. This, however, is something I will implement. It is so easy and takes two seconds. I also can hand all the supplies to my oldest kids and say, “have at it!” And then I feel like a winner because they feel like America’s Next Top Chef. We both win.

Teddy Grahams Valentines

These Teddy Grahams Valentines are easy. So easy, they have only two ingredients – if you even call them ingredients. I say they are ingredients because that whole America’s Next Top Chef thing.

Teddy Graham Valentines Ingredients

… and the secret ingredient is Teddy Grahams! {Bet you had no idea!} Really the ingredients include three things.

  • Teddy Grahams
  • Conversation Hearts
  • Vanilla icing


You will also need:

  • Decorating bag
  • Parchment paper


Save this recipe for later. Print your recipe and add it to your recipe box or recipe binder! This is my favorite Recipe Binder – I get tired of printing the same recipe over and over. A binder keeps me organized and gives me a place to store my recipes.

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Teddy Grahams Valentine Conversation Heart Cookies

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

  • Teddy Grahams
  • Conversation Hearts
  • Vanilla icing
  • Decorating bag
  • Parchment paper

Instructions

  1. Carefully pour your Teddy Graham’s our onto a piece of parchment paper.
  2. Fill a decorating bag with vanilla frosting and cut a small tip off the end of the bag.
  3. Squeeze a small amount of frosting onto the belly of each Teddy Graham.
  4. Stick one conversation heart onto each Teddy Graham.
  5. I suggest you place them in the freezer or refrigerator to harden the icing and secure the conversation hearts on your Teddy Graham bears.

… and now you have a no-bake bear hug!

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Conversation Heart Cookies

These conversation hearts are really simple. I am sure you can quickly figure out the steps, but for those that are still reading…

First, carefully pour your Teddy Graham’s our onto a piece of parchment paper.

Next, fill a decorating bag with vanilla frosting and cut a small tip off the end of the bag.

Squeeze a small amount of frosting onto the belly of each Teddy Graham.

Stick one conversation heart onto each Teddy Graham.

I suggest you place them in the freezer or refrigerator to harden the icing and secure the conversation hearts on your Teddy Graham bears.

… and now you have a no-bake bear hug!

Bear Hug Valentine

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Save these No-Bake Edible Valentine’s Day Crafts with Food. Pin to Pinterest.

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Last Updated on December 23, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Cheese Grater – Cash to Coins

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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

Funny Elf on the Shelf Cheese Grater idea. Turn cash to coins. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Cheese Grater

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

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Elf on the Shelf Cheese Grater – Cash to Coins

Last year our naughty Elf turned a snowman into marshmallows using a cheese grater. This year we turned cash into coins also using a cheese greater. This Elf on the Shelf idea is best for older kids. Ones that will know not to touch the cheese grater.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed


Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!


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1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

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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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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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 December 21, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living