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Archives for October 21, 2021

Elf on the Shelf Dollar Tree Ornament Wreath for Arrival

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January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: October 21, 2021
modified datt: January 24,2022

Looking Elf on a Shelf return ideas? Follow this tutorial from Katelyn at JamesandHolly.etos for how to make a Dollar Tree DIY Ornament Wreath for Elf on the Shelf – so adorable, use as Christmas décor after Elf’s arrival. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf DIY Dollar Tree Ornament

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 seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Of course, if Elf comes back, he/she needs a really cute Elf on the Shelf arrival idea! First, let’s talk about the Elf doll.

Does Dollar Tree have Elf on the Shelf?

The original Elf on the Shelf doll only comes in a box with a book.  This set typically costs in the $30 range and is rarely is Elf on the Shelf on sale. Because of the price range, you will not find the Elf on the Shelf set at the Dollar Store. You can find this brand at many major retailers including Target, Amazon, Walmart.

That being said, for this DIY ornament craft you will need your own Elf on the Shelf doll or you can use the Dollar Tree Elf plush in boy or girl.

DIY Dollar Store Christmas Craft Supplies

For this DIY Christmas wreath, most supplies can be found at the Dollar Tree. For the DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations you cannot find, Hobby Lobby, Amazon, or your local craft store are all great alternatives so you don’t spend a ton of money.

Supplies:

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll(s)
  • Dollar Tree Pool Noddle (also consider wire wreath frame, grapevine wreath or styrofoam wreaths circles)
  • Dollar Store Ornaments (large, medium and small ornaments bring a nice mixture)
  • Wooden Letters (these are from Hobby Lobby, but similar one inch letters are here)
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Glue Sticks
  • Mini Christmas Pom-Poms (search the Dollar Store or similar ones here)

Frugal tip: Save money on new ornaments and use your old ornaments you no longer use on the Christmas tree or shop a flea market for vintage ornaments.

Craft tip: Want to raid your craft supplies? Other Christmas craft supplies you can bring into your Dollar Tree ornament wreath craft are small or large jingle bells, faux greenery, pine cones, or burlap ribbon for a pretty bow.

How to make a Dollar Tree Ornament Wreath

Elf on the Shelf Arrival Craft

To begin, Katelyn says gather all of your materials.

Using your hands or pliers, remove the tops off of the ornaments. This step is a bit of a hassle but makes the ornaments much easier to glue on later. Put the Christmas balls aside.

Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments

Take your wreath frame (pool noddle) and cut bottom of the wreath circle with scissors or a knife. This will give your Christmas wreath an arch shape. This step is completely optional.

Start with the larger ornaments and begin gluing on the ornaments in a cluster kind of way. It does not have to be perfect.

DIY Christmas Ball Wreath

After the larger ornament goes on, add medium ornaments and small ornaments keeping in that cluster type of formation. Continue to wrap around the front and edge of the wreath. You will have hot glue strings along the way.

DIY Ornament Wreath Craft

When your whole wreath is glued with ornaments, fill in some of the gaps with mini Christmas pom-poms. Put your wreath to the side.

DIY Ornament Wreath with Pom-Poms

Lay out your message with your small wooden letters. This can say “I am back” “I missed you” or even a common Christmas quote message like “Merry Christmas!”

I personally like to count how many characters I use in the the message and start with the center character. For example for the message “I am back” there are 9 characters (7 letters and 2 spaces.) The middle character is a space. So I will put the m and b of centered from the center of the wreath and work my way to the right and left gluing one letter at a time. Have grace and forgiveness when laying down these letters. It can be hard depending on how 3-demensional your wreath is.

Elf on the Shelf Arrival Christmas Wreath

Voila! Your entire wreath is complete!

Have fun with this Christmas wreath. You could even use your ornament arch and have Elf drive through the center in a car or even an airplane. Perhaps set up an entire parade welcoming the fantastic arrival of your family elf.

Using your finished wreath’s leftover supplies, I would love to see want additional DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations you make!

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Want more Elf ideas and craft fun? Visit Katelyn at JamesandHolly.etos on Instagram. They are an adorable Elf on the Shelf Duo. See also their Christmas ornament wreath from last year.

More Elf on a Shelf Return Ideas

It’s natural to want Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for the entire season. Trying to create an elf craft in the night can be hard when you’ve had a busy.

Prepare in November for your First Night of Elf on the Shelf. That first need should have the most time invested. Save the Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for later.

Elf Return Ideas

  • Elf on the Shelf Quarantined in a Mason Jar

  • Elf on the Shelf Trapped in a Balloon

  • Elf with a Thanksgiving Joke

  • Elf arrives in a hot Air Balloon

  • Elf arrives with a Christmas breakfast

  • Elf returns in a package

  • Elf bring Elf on the Shelf Rules

Also take a look at these really good Elf on the Shelf Arrival ideas. We are constantly adding more ideas, so check in to see what’s new. There are more Elf on the Shelf first night ideas than you could possible do in the time your child’s Elf visiting period of time.

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.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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

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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. Once you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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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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Last Updated on January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

BEST Price on Rotel Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies

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October 21, 2021 by Frugal Coupon Mom Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping Leave a Comment

published date: October 21, 2021
modified datt: October 21,2021

Pay only $8.91 for 12 (10oz) cans of Rotel Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies when you clip the 20% off coupon and check out with Subscribe & Save. Even better, if you have 5 or more subscriptions in the same month, your price will drop to $7.72!

You can also get the Mexican Style with Lime Juice and Cilantro for a little more.

Add some kick to the kitchen, but not heat, with ROTEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies. ROTEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies is the one-of-a-kind blend of vine-ripened tomatoes, zesty green chilies, and spices that people love, but with a little less heat. Add ROTEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies to queso, tortilla soups, or any of your favorite recipes, and spice things up. Be the real life of the party: Add ROTEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies and turn boring snacks into something special. RO*TEL Mild Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies contains 25 calories per serving in each 10 Ounce can. This pack includes 12 cans. Don’t make compromises with your meals. Embrace the bold with the fresh taste of RO*TEL, the Bite with Bite.
With Amazon Subscribe & Save, you can cancel your subscription any time before or after the first shipment.

This sale price was accurate as of 10/21/2021 1:00 PM ET. Amazon prices are subject to change.

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FREE Kindle Books 10/21 Read on Any Tablet, PC, Kindle and More

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October 21, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Free, Kindle, Online Shopping Leave a Comment

published date: October 21, 2021
modified datt: October 21,2021

Below is a list of some of the best FREE and Cheap e-Books you can download on your e-reading device today! Don’t have a Kindle? That’s OK! You can read Kindle books on computers and most smartphones and tablets – iPhones, iPads, Android Devices and more!

FREE Kindle Books 10/21

  • Death at the Tavern
  • Mr. H.O.A.
  • The Strongest Love
  • Sweet Beginnings
  • Sweet Baked Mysteries – Books 1-6
  • Grounded
  • New Orleans Rush
  • The New Seattle Cookbook

Books That Are Not Free but Trending on Amazon

  • Devoted
  • Not All Diamonds and Rosé

Amazon has a selection of Kindle Readers and Fire Tablets where prices start at $49.99. As always, amazon prices and freebies are schedule to change.


Remember you get FREE Shipping on Amazon when you spend $25 or FREE shipping with Amazon Prime.

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As a reminder, Amazon prices can change at any time. This price was current at publishing time. Be sure to confirm the price before purchasing to ensure this deal has not changed or expired.

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Women’s Watches on Sale

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October 21, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping Leave a Comment

published date: October 21, 2021
modified datt: October 21,2021

Have you been wanting a new watch or are you looking for a great gift idea? We found Women’s Watches on sale today only, 10/21.

This Nine West Women’s Strap Watch has a classic look. It has a domed mineral crystal lens and a grey strap with buckle closure.

I love the crystals on this Invicta Women’s Rose Gold Crystal Accented 18k Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch. They add so much bling and sparkle to it.

If you like silicone bands, you’ll want to grab this GUESS 39MM Crystal Silicone Watch while it’s on sale. It has crystal accents as well.

Remember you get FREE Shipping on Amazon when you spend $25 or FREE shipping with Prime.

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Amazon prices can change at any time, so grab these deals while you can.

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Oversized Chunky Knit Sweater

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October 21, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Online Shopping Leave a Comment

published date: October 21, 2021
modified datt: October 21,2021

Are you looking for a new sweater for fall and winter?  This Oversized Chunky Knit Sweater is going to be a must-have this season.

This sweater features a classic crew-neckline, and long puff sleeves with a basket weave pattern and ribbed cuffs and hem. It has a baggy style and is made from extra soft fabric. It’s the perfect sweater to pair with leggings and skinny jeans. I’m loving the basket weave pattern on the puff sleeves. It adds so much to the sweater. You’re going to want this in every color!

Remember you get FREE Shipping on Amazon when you spend $25 or FREE shipping with Prime.

Grab a Trial of Amazon Prime!

As a reminder, Amazon prices can change at any time. This price was current at publishing time. Be sure to confirm the price before purchasing to ensure this deal has not changed or expired.

Find more Amazon Deals and Fashion Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Last Updated on October 21, 2021 by FCL

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