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Copycat Sonic Ocean Water – 4 Ingredients

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April 14, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Summer

Copycat Sonic Ocean Water

We simply love this Sonic Ocean Water – it’s perfect for summer, by the pool or a sweet treat for the kids. If you are into Dr Suess, we find this makes a yummy Dr Seuss Party Idea that goes perfect with the “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” theme.

Ingredients:

3 tbsp Water
3 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Coconut Extract
4 drop Blue Food Coloring
24 oz Sprite
Ice

Directions:

Combine water and sugar in microwavable bowl.
Microwave for 45 seconds and stir to create a simple syrup.
Allow to cool, then add food coloring and coconut extract.
Mix well.
Add syrup to cold Sprite and serve over ice.

I suggest adding Swedish Fish but place them to the side or serve in the beverage at the last minute – these gummies are no fun when they are cold and wet.

Copycat Sonic Ocean Water

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

3 tbsp Water
3 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Coconut Extract
4 drop Blue Food Coloring
24 oz Sprite
Ice

Instructions

Combine water and sugar in microwavable bowl.
Microwave for 45 seconds and stir to create a simple syrup.
Allow to cool, then add food coloring and coconut extract.
Mix well.
Add syrup to cold Sprite and serve over ice.

Notes

I suggest adding Swedish Fish but place them to the side or serve in the water at the last minute – these gummies are no fun cold and wet.

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Watermelon Inflatable Raft Just $11!

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This Watermelon Inflatable Raft makes me wish I was in the water right now big time! This raft measures 60 inches in diameter and is great for floating at the pool, lake, or ocean. It is made of thick and heavy duty vinyl to help its durability. I love the fun look!

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Watermelon Cupcakes with Chocolate Chips

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May 30, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Looking for a tasty summertime cupcake? Don’t mistake the chocolate chip! These Watermelon Cupcakes are seedless!

Watermelon Cupcakes with Chocolate Chips

These cupcakes are SOOOO Simple and so easy to make (even the Pinterest-Failer will have no trouble!) Use a regular cake box mix, add food coloring, chocolate chips and create these absolutely adorable Watermelon Cupcakes! Don’t worry, these summer cupcakes are seedless!

Ingredients:

Cake Ingredients:

1 box White Cake Mix + box ingredients
3/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Red and Yellow Food Coloring

Frosting Ingredients:

1 cup softened Butter
3 cup Powdered Sugar
3 tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
Green Food Coloring

Directions:

Preheat oven and line muffin tins with paper liners.
Prepare batter according to box directions.
Add just a touch of yellow color and enough red to achieve watermelon pinkish color.
Fold in chocolate chips until distributed.
Fill liners 2/3 full and bake according to box directions for cupcakes.
Allow to cool completely.
Whip butter and vanilla for until fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Add milk until you reach desired consistency.
Transfer to piping bag with round tip and frost each cupcake.

TIP: Chocolate chip tip – prevent chocolate chips from sinking ot the bottom of a cupcake (or cake) by lightly powdering them with flour before adding them to the batter.

Enjoy!

watermelon Cupcakes

Author: Ashley on Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

1 box White Cake Mix + box ingredients
3/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Red and Yellow Food Coloring
1 cup softened Butter
3 cup Powdered Sugar
3 tbsp Milk
1 tsp Vanilla
Green Food Coloring

Instructions

Preheat oven and line muffin tins with paper liners.
Prepare batter according to box directions.
Add just a touch of yellow color and enough red to achieve watermelon pinkish color.
Fold in chocolate chips until distributed.
Fill liners 2/3 full and bake according to box directions for cupcakes.
Allow to cool completely.
Whip butter and vanilla for until fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Add milk until you reach desired consistency.
Transfer to piping bag with round tip and frost each cupcake.

Notes

TIP: Chocolate chip tip – prevent chocolate chips from sinking ot the bottom of a cupcake (or cake) by lightly powdering them with flour before adding them to the batter.

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Summer Strawberry Salad with Watermelon

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May 24, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer Leave a Comment

Summer Strawberry Salad with Watermelon

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The summer weather has hit and we are feeling the temperatures. In in effort to find the perfect summer salad, I wanted to share with you this delicious recipe. Blended with strawberries, watermelon, onions, tomatillos, olive oil, vinegar and mint, this salad is the perfect about of sweet, crunch and flavor! We think you will love it as much as our family!

Ingredients:

About 8-10 fresh washed strawberries
2 small tomatillos
1 small red onion
2 Cups sliced seedless watermelon
10 mint leaves
3 Tablespoons vanilla bean balsamic vinegar (or regular)
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to season
1/4 teaspoon diced garlic

Directions:

Wash and dry your fresh vegetables.
Slice your strawberries, tomatillos, and watermelon into bite-size pieces.
Dice your red onion.
Cut your mint leaves into long skinny strips.
Mix your fruits, vegetables, and mint together.
Now toss with your vinegar and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper and top off with a little extra mint

Summer Strawberry Salad with Watermelon

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

About 8–10 fresh washed strawberries
2 small tomatillos
1 small red onion
2 Cups sliced seedless watermelon
10 mint leaves
3 Tablespoons vanilla bean balsamic vinegar (or regular)
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to season
1/4 teaspoon diced garlic

Instructions

Wash and dry your fresh vegetables.
Slice your strawberries, tomatillos, and watermelon into bite-size pieces.
Dice your red onion.
Cut your mint leaves into long skinny strips.
Mix your fruits, vegetables, and mint together.
Now toss with your vinegar and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper and top off with a little extra mint

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Grilled Watermelon Salad

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August 29, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Grilled Watermelon Salad

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Fire up the grill and get your taste buds ready for … watermelon! Most people may think that grilling fruit is bizarre but, it actually makes it taste better because it caramelizes the sugars in it. Add the grilled watermelon to crisp lettuce, top with creamy feta cheese and drizzle with tangy balsamic dressing and you’ve got a delicious, unique salad that you’ll make again and again! If you like extra crunch add some chopped pecans. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Balsamic Salad Dressing
4 oz Feta Cheese
Watermelon Cut in 1/2 inch Triangles
1 package of Baby Arugula Lettuce

Directions:

Preheat your grill to a medium heat.
Cut watermelon up in 1/2 inch triangular pieces.
Place watermelon on the grill for 1-2 minutes on each side or until you have nice grill lines on your watermelon.
Place your watermelon on a bed of baby arugula lettuce. Top with Feta cheese and balsamic salad dressing.

Grilled Watermelon Salad

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Balsamic Salad Dressing
4 oz Feta Cheese
Watermelon Cut in 1/2 inch Triangles
1 package of Baby Arugula Lettuce

Instructions

Preheat your grill to a medium heat.
Cut watermelon up in 1/2 inch triangular pieces.
Place watermelon on the grill for 1-2 minutes on each side or until you have nice grill lines on your watermelon.
Place your watermelon on a bed of baby arugula lettuce. Top with Feta cheese and balsamic salad dressing.

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Dr. Seuss Cupcakes – Horton Hears a Who Craft

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January 29, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 1 Comment

Celebrate America’s favorite author on March 2nd with these easy Dr. Seuss Cupcakes. This Horton Hears a Who craft has an elephant trunk holding a pink clover to represent the speck of Whoville, a microscopic community only Horton can hear. “A person’s a person, no matter how small!”

Horton Hears a Who Craft with Food

Ready to celebrate the wonderful work of Dr. Seuss? We have fun and easy Dr. Seuss Cupcakes using the novel Horton Hears a Who! This food craft is perfect for little hands and such a yummy snack.

Three things to know before beginning this Dr. Seuss Cupcake Craft.

Who is Horton Hears a Who!?

Horton Hears A Who! is a popular children’s book written and illustrated by Theodor Seuss Geisel under the name Dr. Seuss. Published in 1954, the main character is an elephant named Horton. Horton is the only one who can hear Whoville, a microscopic community on a speck of dust. Promoting the lesson of equality, Horton vows to protect the speck from this neighbors, declaring this Horton Hears a Who quote

“A person’s a person, no matter how small!“

Where is Whoville?

Recognize that name of Whoville? Whoville is a fictional microscopic town created by Dr. Seuss. Found on a pink clover or dust speck, Whoville appeared in the books Horton Hears a Who! and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Horton Hears a Who Clover

In the Horton Hears a Who! movie, Horton finds a speck on a pink clover. These tiny pink clovers hold the community of Whoville that Horton is trying to save. Similar to the clovers from Horton Hears a Who are the Lorax Truffula Trees. Truffula trees apparently give off the smell of butterfly milk. This is another place you see overlap in the Dr. Seuss books.

When is Dr. Seuss Day?

Dr. Seuss Day began in the 1990s by the National Education Association. Dr. Seuss Day is recognized annually on March 2nd to celebrate the birthday of Theodor Seuss Geisel – otherwise known as Dr. Seuss.

Now on to yummy cupcakes!

Dr. Seuss Cupcakes Ingredients

This Dr Seuss recipe yields 6 cupcakes, but it is very easy to multiply as needed. We bought prepared cupcakes from the grocery store, but you could also prepare cupcakes using a cake box mix.

6 Prepared Cupcakes
1 Container White Frosting
6 DUM DUMS Lollipops (pink is best; Bubblegum or Watermelon flavors)
Edible Pink Glitter (we used CK Cake Decorating Sanding Sugar)
Black Food Coloring (we used AmeriColor Food Coloring)

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Dr. Seuss Cupcakes – Horton Hears a Who Craft

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

6 Prepared Cupcakes
1 Container White Frosting
6 DUM DUMS Lollipops (use the DUM DUM flavors that are pink)
Edible Pink Glitter (we used CK Cake Decorating Sanding Sugar)
Black Food Coloring (we used AmeriColor Food Coloring)

Instructions

Place your white frosting in a small bowl and add 2-3 drops of black food coloring. Mix well. Add more coloring if you would like it a darker gray.
Put your colored frosting in a piping bag or large baggie. Snipe off the corner.
Using your prepared cupcakes, pipe frosting in a circular motion around the cupcake.
Starting at the back of the cupcake, take the frosting and make a vertical line down the center. This line represents Horton’s elephant trunk nose. Repeat step with remaining cupcakes.
Set your frosted cupcakes aside.
To make a truffula tree, take an unwrap sucker and dip it in some water. Shake excess water off and lay on a plate. Sprinkle on the edible glitter, make sure to rotate sucker as you go.
Stick it in the end of his “trunk” so it looks like Horton is holding the truffula tree. Repeat step until all your Horton Hears a Who trees are complete.
Serve and enjoy!

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Dr. Seuss Cupcakes Directions

These directions are so simple because you are using prepared cupcakes. You can buy prepared cupcakes at your local grocery store or make your own using cake mix. If you make your own, allow them to cool before beginning your Dr. Seuss Horton Cupcake Directions.

First, place your white frosting in a small bowl and add 2-3 drops of black food coloring. Mix well. Add more coloring if you would like it a darker gray.

Second, place frosting in a piping bag or large baggie. Snipe off the corner.

Using your prepared cupcakes, pipe frosting in a circular motion around the cupcake.

Now, starting at the back of the cupcake, take the frosting and make a vertical line down the center. This line represents Horton’s elephant trunk nose. Repeat step with remaining cupcakes.

Set your frosted cupcakes aside.

Next, how to make a truffula tree! Take an unwrap sucker and dip it in some water. Shake excess water off and lay on a plate. Sprinkle on the edible glitter, make sure to rotate sucker as you go.

Finally, stick it in the end of his “trunk” so it looks like Horton is holding the pink clover tree. Repeat step until all your Horton Hears a Who clover trees are complete.

Serve and enjoy!

Dr. Seuss Cupcakes Ideas

In addition to our Horton Hears a Who cupcakes, we wanted to share with you more Dr. Seuss Cupcakes Ideas. Some are ours, some are others – all are perfect for Celebrating Dr. Seuss Day on March 2nd or for a Dr. Seuss Themed Birthday Party!

Green Eggs and Ham Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living
One Fish, Two Fish Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living
Cat in the Hat Cupcakes from In the Kids’ Kitchen
Thing 1, Thing 2 Cupcakes from Meaningful Mama
Oh the Places You Will Go Cupcakes from The Inspiration Edit
Meet Me at the Zoo Cupcakes from Easy Family Recipe Ideas

Creative Dr. Seuss Craft Ideas, Printables and Recipes. Great for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2nd or a Dr. Seuss Themed Birthday Party. Pin to Pinterest.

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Mermaid Party Clam Cookies

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May 26, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer 5 Comments

Hosting a mermaid party? How about something under the sea? We love these easy to make Mermaid Party Clam Cookies. This food craft is something simple for the kids to even create!

Mermaid Party Clam Cookies

Hosting a Mermaid Birthday Party? Need a cute snack for your next Under the Sea Adventure? We love these Clam Cookies. Not only are the really yummy, but they are really easy to make taking only 10 minutes total! They kids will have fun too creating something on their own and requiring very little help from mom. Enjoy!

Clam Cookies

Ingredients:

Directions:

Divide frosting equally into 4 bowls. Add 1-2 drops of food coloring and mix well.
Spread about 1 Tablespoon of frosting on each vanilla wafer. (You can also pipe on if you prefer.)
Add one “pearl” (Sixlet) towards the front of the frosting and top with a plain vanilla wafer.
Enjoy this fun treat!

Makes about 2 dozen clams.

We have some creative Under the Sea Party Ideas but also take a look at these Mermaid Party Ideas too!

MERMAID PARTY IDEAS

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Cheesecake Dip | Chocolate Covered Katie
Starfish Wands | Sea Lane Studio
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DIY $5 Mermaid Backdrop Tutorial | Rain on the Roof

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Mermaid Party Clam Cookies

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 10
Total Time: 10
Yield: 24

Description

Hosting a mermaid party? How about something under the sea? We love these easy to make Mermaid Party Clam Cookies. This food craft is something simple for the kids to even create!

Ingredients

Vanilla Wafers
Vanilla Marshmallow Frosting
White Sixlets Candy
Food Coloring – We used Purple, teal, pink, & yellow

Instructions

Divide frosting equally into 4 bowls. Add 1-2 drops of food coloring and mix well.
Spread about 1 Tablespoon of frosting on each vanilla wafer. (You can also pipe on if you prefer.)
Add one “pearl” (sixlet) towards the front of the frosting and top with a plain vanilla wafer.
Enjoy this fun treat!

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Clam Cookies using Sixlets at pearls. Great for a mermaid or under the sea party! #mermaid #underthesea #recipe

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Dr. Seuss Food | Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats

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January 23, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer Leave a Comment

February 2nd is Dr Seuss Birthday. To prepare we created a Dr. Seuss food or treat for all of you – Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats! Enjoy.

Dr. Seuss Food | Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats

Hosting a Dr. Seuss Party? Ready for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2nd? Whatever the special occasion, we all love the classic The Cat in the Hat. Celebrate Dr. Seuss with one of your favorite characters in Rice Krispie Treat form! No one can mistake that red and white hat filled with mischief and fun! Make Dr. Seuss Day memorable with a tray of these at a party or even an after-school snack with friends! They’re so easy to make, let the kids join in the fun of stirring and decorating!

Ingredients:

Ingredients for Rice Krispies:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

Ingredients for Dr Seuss Rice Krispies:

2 T solid shortening
3/4 cup Wilton white chocolate melts
9 large red Airheads candies (or red fruit roll ups)
Black write-on gel
Red write-on gel

Directions:

Directions for Rice Krispies:

Spray a 9 x 9 pan with Pam and set aside.
In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
Once the marshmallows are melted, remove from the heat and stir in the cereal and optional salt until well-coated.
Using a rubber spatula (spray with Pam for easier handling), transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
Allow the Rice Krispies to cool in the pan completely.

Assembly Directions for Dr. Seuss Treats:

Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Set aside.
Cut the prepared Rice Krispies (from recipe above) into 6 even long rectangles.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the solid shortening for 40 seconds or until melted.
Add the white chocolate melts and stir until completely melted.
Immediately coat each Rice Krispies stick with the melted white chocolate and place on the baking sheet to “set” for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut each Airheads piece into 2 pieces lengthwise. You will have 18 pieces total.
Once the chocolate on the Rice Krispies is dry, take an Airhead piece and wrap around a Rice Krispies stick at the very top of the stick. Pinch at the back to seal.
Wrap another Airheads piece around the stick about 1/2-1 inch down from the top one. Pinch at the back to seal.
Repeat step 7 with another Airheads piece. Complete steps 6-8 until all of the Rice Krispies have 3 airheads pieces alternating with white chocolate for the hat.
With the black write-on gel, pipe two eyes, a nose and whiskers on each stick.
At the very bottom of each stack, pipe a large “X” with the red write-on gel. Fill it in with the gel to resemble a bow tie.

Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
2 T solid shortening
3/4 cup Wilton white chocolate melts
9 large red Airheads candies (or red fruit roll ups)
Black write-on gel
Red write-on gel

Instructions

Spray a 9 x 9 pan with Pam and set aside.
In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
Once the marshmallows are melted, remove from the heat and stir in the cereal and optional salt until well-coated.
Using a rubber spatula (spray with Pam for easier handling), transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
Allow the Rice Krispies to cool in the pan completely.
Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Set aside.
Cut the prepared Rice Krispies (from recipe above) into 6 even long rectangles.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the solid shortening for 40 seconds or until melted.
Add the white chocolate melts and stir until completely melted.
Immediately coat each Rice Krispies stick with the melted white chocolate and place on the baking sheet to “set” for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut each Airheads piece into 2 pieces lengthwise. You will have 18 pieces total.
Once the chocolate on the Rice Krispies is dry, take an Airhead piece and wrap around a Rice Krispies stick at the very top of the stick. Pinch at the back to seal.
Wrap another Airheads piece around the stick about 1/2-1 inch down from the top one. Pinch at the back to seal.
Repeat step 7 with another Airheads piece. Complete steps 6-8 until all of the Rice Krispies have 3 airheads pieces alternating with white chocolate for the hat.
With the black write-on gel, pipe two eyes, a nose and whiskers on each stick.
At the very bottom of each stack, pipe a large “X” with the red write-on gel. Fill it in with the gel to resemble a bow tie.