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Wendy’s: Snag 5 FREE Junior Frosty Coupons for $1.00!

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published date: October 24, 2019
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Yay! The best promo that Wendy’s offers all year is back – spend $1.00 for a coupon book filled with 5 coupons for FREE Junior Frosty’s!

I like to give these out to the kids who come and trick or treat at my home! They get a free ice cream and I don’t really have to pay for a big bag of candy that I would be tempted to eat! :)

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Elf on the Shelf Rules

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

published date: October 23, 2019
modified datt: September 27,2022

Elf on the Shelf Rules plus answers to some of your frequently asked questions. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Elf on the Shelf Rules

Starting November 1st, we are back with daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Whether you are new to Frugal Coupon Living, or you have been with us for the past six years, we have something new to make Elf exciting for your family. 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!

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What is Elf on the Shelf?

What is Elf on the Shelf? This is Elf on the Shelf Explained in one minute.  Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. This holiday tradition has an Elf on the Shelf book and a Scout Elf doll. The Scout Elf book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits.

While Elf on the Shelf lives at the North Pole, he begins visiting families every Christmas season checking on naughty or nice behavior of children. The Elf on the Shelf first visits each Thanksgiving. Each family is able to name their special elf.  Each evening, Scot Elf returns from the North Pole to report to Santa on a family’s behavior. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. You must find him!

It is important VERY IMPORTANT, you do not touch The Elf on the Shelf or her/his Christmas magic will be lost! The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve.

Elf on the Shelf Rules

There are a few rules when it comes to adopting an Elf.

Name your Elf on the Shelf

Give your North Pole visitor a name. Look at our 50+ ideas of Elf on the Shelf Names.

Do Not Touch Elf on the Shelf

Elf looses his magic if he is touched by humans. Do not touch Elf on the Shelf. If you need to move Elf (for example, he/she has fallen) use our Magic Elf Grippers to move Elf. Also read about Elf being touched in the In Case of Elftastrophe an Elf on the Shelf Emergency Guide Book.

Elf Moves at Night

No matter what, Elf cannot move when you are watching. Elf on the Shelf moves at night when everyone is asleep. There may be a few occasion when Elf will need to move during the day when the kids are at school. Sometimes Elves fall asleep too. Look at our list of Reasons Elf Did Not Move plus a tip to make sure he/she moves each day.

Elf Cannot Talk

Elf is always listening, but Elf cannot talk. Tell Elf about your day, about your Christmas Wish List. You can even leave notes for Santa with Elf and he/she will deliver them at night to Santa Claus.

Elf Must Return Home at Christmas

Elf must go back to his home in the North Pole at Christmas. Look for a postcard. Elf might send you mail on his vacation or from his home! Typically Elf leaves on Christmas Eve night with Santa on the sleigh. Some elves stay and watch you open presents, returning to their home with magic the next day.

Can parents touch the elf on the shelf?

Frequently it’s asked, can adults touch Elf on the Shelf.   Parents, it’s important to follow the rules of Elf on the Shelf. Elf must never be touched. However, if Elf has an accident or falls, it is important to move Elf from any dangerous spots (for example, the floor where your pet dog might pick it up.) You can use these Magic Elf on the Shelf grippers, so parents can touch and move Elf on the Shelf without actually “touching” the Elf.

Parents may also use a gloved hand OR if Elf must be touched with the skin of a human, Elf should sit out for another 24 hours.

Attention Parents: See the list of frequently asked questions at the Official Elf on the Shelf Page.

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!

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Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

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Elf on the Shelf Facebook Group

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!


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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

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by Filed Under: Birthday, Christmas, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: October 20, 2019
modified datt: October 18,2020

Presentation of presents makes a first impression. Earn a huge smile from your gift receiver with these Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas for the lazy wrapper.  

Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

You guys, I am lazy when it comes to gift wrapping. I mean, I pretty much run a Pinterest business for a living and I can barely tape the wrapping paper in a straight line. Maybe it’s the Pinterest day to day life that makes me lazy when push comes to shove.

So in an effort to find Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas, I had me in mind. The lazy gift wrapper. Two things to add to your gift wrap closet are 1.) White Craft Paper 2.) Brown Kraft Paper . The creativity comes from washi tape, hand lettering, gift tags, and the ribbons. Get creative and remain lazy when your gift wrapping techniques.

Tell me your favorite gift wrapping hacks.

Before you begin this journey of gift wrapping techniques, take a look at this cute Wrapping Paper Gift Tag!

Also for Christmas, take a look at our Want, Need, Wear, Read Gift Tags for Christmas.


31 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Upcycle an old cereal box with this Christmas Gift Bag Idea. An upcycled cereal box can also be used to wrap a gift for hostess or birthday present! | Frugal Coupon Living

Christmas Gift Wrap with Rosemary Twig and Velvet Ribbon

Use something scented like rosemary. This rosemary gift wrap technique will smell amazing. | Waiting on Martha (use extra Rosemary to make this Rosemary Wreath. You could also attach the Rosemary Wreath as gift wrap decor!)

Turn toy dinosaurs into gift card or jewelry box holders. The more colors, the more festive and funky! Who said dinosaurs are for kids only. | Jennifer Perkins

Stand out when it comes to gift giving. Use ribbon to weave these beautiful designs in this Creative Gift Wrapping Technique. | The House that Lars Built

It’s a zoo out there. I am so in love with this kraft paper hack. Use brown bags and create an entire zoo with this animal gift wrapping idea. | Pinspiration

Make your own pom poms. These ombre pom poms are such unique, stand-out gift wrapping technique. | Kim Community

Turn chalkboard wrapping paper into fun messages and designs. Use ribbon to fit for any season like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day and more. | Bonnie Christine

Crepe Paper Streamers turns a cute birthday present into a pinata with this unique Gift Wrapping Technique. | Willow Day

Ponies and rainbows, if that’s doesn’t say birthday, I don’t know what does?! | Tikkido

Turn your gift wrap into a creative activity for the kids! Decorate me, color me and more! | Lines Across

Decorate white kraft paper with washi tape for this unique present design. | Poppy Talk

Turn solid wrapping paper and bottle caps into adorable Lego Gift Wrap.  | Arts Crackers

Adorable gift wrapping ideas coming form this blogger. We love this mini balloon bouquet gift wrap idea. | The Bears Four

Let your kids get involved in gift giving. Finger painting kraft paper makes adorable gift wrapping paper. | Things for Boys

Flag garlands all around with this creative gift wrapping idea. | A Subtle Revelry

Wrap with fabric. A square handkerchief makes a beautiful present. | A Spoonful of Sugar Designs

Follow this tutorial to turn a crossword puzzle into a gift tag and gift wrap. | Something Turquoise

Beautiful and affordable. Wrap presents with fresh flowers! | Studio DIY

A tea towel turns into gift wrap for a cookbook – genius. | Things for Boys

Turn M&M bags into festive gift wrap bows in this gift wrapping idea. | Happy Go Lucky

Did you know you can make a gift bag from a roll of flat wrapping paper. Follow this gift wrapping technique. | Designer Trapped


Christmas Gift Wrapping Ideas

Don’t forget your gift tags! Free Printable Gift Tags for Christmas. Pin to Pinterest.

Apply some of your Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques with these Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save your Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas when doing these DIY Christmas Gift Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: October 19, 2019
modified datt: October 25,2019

A hostess will love these ideas for how to make your house smell good including our Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft and Christmas Scents Essential Oils Blends.

Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft

This Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft is something that can be done in a matter of minutes. It can be done with small hands (by the help of mom) or as a DIY Christmas gift creating a creative way to make your house smell good this Christmas season.

How to Make Your House Smell Good

When our house was on the market in Florida, I got accused of having too many plugins in my home. I was told that it looked liked it masked a foul scent in the home (though that was not true.) I just love a scented home. In fact, scents take me to times and palces all the time, so I gravitate toward them for the rush of a deja vu moment.

There are many ways to make your house smell good. You can spent money on plug-ins, like I did when my house was on the market or you can adapt some of these Fresh smelling home tips.

First, a Holiday Simmer Pot. We shared this one with you last week. It’s great for when you are hosting and want the home to have an inviting smell.

Next, look at our Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks. It doesn’t have to be spring to adapt some of these ideas. One idea I love is Pine-Sol in the toilet.

Of course, There are also Essential Oils. You can add a drop of essential oils to already existing potpourri, pine cones, or other absorbent items in your home or you can use an Essential Oil Diffuser and let the scent float into the air while it warms.

Of course, you can Hang fresh herbs. Herbal wreaths give a pleasant aroma. We our Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft. We shaped Popsicle sticks into a star/snowflake and hung using a beautiful buffalo check ribbon. Supplies and directions listed below.

Christmas Scents Essential Oils Blends

Christmas Scents Essential Oils

If using Essential Oils in your home, take a look at some of our Christmas Scents Essential Oils. You can blend scents or use them independently. Consider yourself needing cinnamon essential oil. They make up most of the holiday blends.

A few Essential Oil Christmas Scents include…

Candy Cane Essential Oil Blend

Christmas Tree Essential Oil Blend

Gingerbread House Essential Oil Blend

Eggnog Essential Oil Blend

Away in a Manger Essential Oil Blend

If you don’t want to make your own blends, you also can pick up an already blended set of Christmas Essential Oils.

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Rosemary Wreath Craft Supplies

Get crafting one weekend afternoon with this Rosemary Wreath Craft. A fun and creative way to make your house smell good over the holiday season.

To keep this smell fresh, you can also add drops of cinnamon essential oil or rosemary essential oil.


Rosemary Wreath Craft Directions

First, glue the ends of 8 Crafts sticks together to look like a star/snowflake. Make sure they are evenly spaced.

In between every two sticks should be shaped like a “V”, glue two craft stick on top of every “V” to look like an inside down “V”.

Mix a tablespoon of white paint with a tablespoon of water to make it into a white wash.

Whitewash the star with a paint brush and your white whitewash paint and let dry.

Measure your rosemary to your craft sticks and cut to the size you need for each craft stick.

Carefully hot glue on rosemary spring to each craft stick and let dry.

Cut a 12” piece of ribbon, wrap around one star point and tie the ribbon.

Hang your Rosemary wreath inside so you can smell it all day.

DIY Christmas Gifts

Presents just mean so much more when they are homemade. It’s easier than you think to get crafty and it’s fun when you can incorporate the kids or even girlfriends. Just add a class of wine for the later!

This craft makes a really fun DIY Christmas Gift. It would be nice for a teacher (your child could participate), for a hostess gift, or even for yourself! It’s inexpensive and easy on the wallet. It isn’t a gift that will go tossed in the drawer and the receiver will always think about it when ever time the pleasant aroma pierces their nose! It’s the gift hat keeps on giving!

Other DIY Christmas Gifts include:

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


Take a look at this full list of Homemade DIY Christmas Wreaths including our Rosemary Wreath. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy Part 2 of 31 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas (see Part 1 DIY Christmas Gift.) Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Craft Boards.

Also take a look at these Edible Christmas Gifts. Pin to Pinterest on your Recipe and Christmas Boards.



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FREE Pumpkin Templates – Over 700 Characters and Designs for Halloween

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by Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: October 13, 2019
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Well it is not too late to carve, but if you have already made a fun pumpkin BE SURE TO PIN this item for the future.

I have been carving pumpkins for well over 10 years (I am sure many of you have me beat!) I alwyas find myself buying the $5 grcoery store kit! I justify it’s only $5. I realized how that $5 has added up. Every year, I put a pumpkin carving kit, then I toss it out with the seeds and pumpkin guts. I suggest, like me, you pick up this Best Selling, Highly-Rated Pumpkin Carving Kit. Two Benefits. First, it is Heavy Duty Stainless Steal, Second, it has a nice carrying case for storing.


Check out all these free Pumpkin Templates! Also don’t forget our no-carve creative pumpkin decorations for Halloween – they go beyond your traditional carving.

Free Pumpkin Templates for Kids

Pop Culture Pumpkin Templates


Free Brands and Logo Pumpkin Templates

Free Patriotic Pumpkin Designs

Misc Free Pumpkin Templates and Designs



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Love the FREE Pumpkin Templates ? Don’t forget this really genius way to preserve your Pumpkin. Pin to Pinterest.

Want to take a break from carving? Have a birthday coming up? Take a look at our No-Carve Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our other creative pumpkin decorations for Halloween – they go beyond your traditional carve. Pin to your Halloween and Craft Pinterest Boards.

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Advent Calendar Fillers for Kids

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: October 13, 2019
modified datt: June 22,2021

 The family Christmas tradition of Advent, often begins on December 1. These Advent Calendar Fillers for Kids will fill your home with the magical delight of the holiday season as they prepare for the coming of Christ and Christmas.

Advent Calendar Fillers for Kids

An Advent Calendar was something that came late to us in Christmas Traditions.  It was something I did growing up by lighting a Christmas candle and because I was unaware of other types of calendars, it wasn’t a tradition we formed in our own home until my girls adopted it on their own.

What is Advent?

Advent means the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. For Christmas, the season of Advent is the time of four Sundays and weeks before Christmas. In Latin, Advent means coming. For Christmas, this is the coming of Christ or the birth of Jesus. Christians use this season of Advent to prepare and remember the real meaning of Christmas. The birth of Christ.

What is an Advent Calendar?

An Advent Calendar is a popular Christmas Tradition for Families. Typically beginning on December 1st, an Advent calendar is a 24-day calendar used to count the days of Advent in anticipation of Christmas. The start date of a religious Advent calendar can vary year to year based on the church, but in every day American tradition, the calendar begins on the first day of December.

On each additional day of advent, a box (envelope, bag, present) is opened. There is only one opening a day.  The point of the calendar is not to countdown, but rather to count up towards the days before Christmas. The internet is big on the debate of, do you start with the first number (one) or with the highest number on the calendar. While the entire Advent community is torn, as a family we have started with day one. Think about it like this: if you were using candles for your advent calendar, you’d want to end up with 24 lit candles, not one candle lit.

Homemade Advent Calendar DIY

More and more the tradition of Advent Calendars are beginning to stick. While it used to be hard to find an advent calendar, they can commonly be found online (like Amazon) or in stores like Kohl’s and Target.  We prefer turning this into a Christmas craft with a Homemade Advent Calendar. Take a look at he 25+ ideas we have gathered for your own Homemade Advent Calendar.

Advent Calendar for Adults

While there are plenty of fun advent calendar for adults, we primarily will focus on advent calendars for kids. That being said, we wanted to give our bigger a few ideas to keep your creative juices flowing and unique gift ideas filled. One advent calendar idea for her is always from my favorite beauty store, the Sephora Collection Advent Calendar. We think this one is always a winner. Another advent calendar idea for him is is the Advent Calendar of Beer (fill the box how you want – I bet you can share with him too!)

See our full list of Advent Calendar Ideas for Adults


What do you put inside advent calendars?

Now to the purpose of our post. What do you put inside advent calendars? Consider these fun Advent Calendar Fillers for Kids. Get creative with candy to chocolate, small toys, Christmas books and more!

It’s important to also teacher the message of Christ and the story of Christmas. Make sure to include these easy-to-read Advent Calendar Bible Verses for Kids. You can pair with or without an Elf on the Shelf to bring daily Bible verses. After 24 days, your child’ will know the story of the birth of Jesus.

Non-Candy Advent Calendar Fillers for Kids

From ice skating, to decorating the tree, drinking hot cocoa and more, these Advent Calendar Fillers Vouchers will excite your kids all season.| Florence and Grace Co

Who doesn’t love a classic LEGO friend? Advent Calendar Fillers LEGO Characters are loved by so many! | Pretty Little Party Shop Buy Yours Here

Our favorite Advent Calendar Filler are Mini Construction Trucks. We used these in our Easter Eggs too! | Buy Yous Here

One of the best Christmas Traditions is reading seasonal books. Advent Calendar Fillers Christmas Books can be wrapped and a new one opened each night. | Reading Confetti

Use these Christmas play dough mats and gift a Advent Calendar Filler mini Play-doh every day of Advent. | Early Learning Ideas Buy Yours Here

Our daughter loved adding rocks to her collection. Advent Calendar Fillers can be gemstones, rocks and minerals. | Buy Yours Here

Don’t this season is for giving.  Random Acts of Kindness Activities are the perfect Advent Calendar Filler for a reminder. | Overstuffed Life

Paw Patrol, Paw Patrol – we will be there in your calendar! Try these Advent Calendar Fillers Mini Paw Patrol Figures for your toddler boy (or girl!) | Buy Yours Here

Have a mini tree by your Advent Calendar and fill it with Mini Ornaments. A new one for each day. | Buy Yours Here and Here

Focus on the meaning for the season with these Advent Calendar Fillers Bible Verses. | Happy Home Fairy

Tell the Christmas Story every day with these Printable Advent Calendar Fillers. | Red Bird Blue

My son would love these Hot Wheels Advent Calendar Fillers.  We often can find these cars at checkout at our grocery store for $1. | Mattel Hot Wheels Blog

Edible & Candy Advent Calendar Fillers for Kids

Advent Calendar Cookies

Don’t let Santa get a hold of these Advent Calendar Fillers Cookies. Maybe eat for dessert every evening. | See All Our Christmas Cookies

Advent Calendar Boxes filled with Candy Hearts Squares Stars

The classic Advent Calendar Fillers – Candy | Buy Circle, Oval, Square, Rectangle and Start Boxes Here

Everyone loves chocolate, right? Fill your Advent Calendar with Christmas Chocolate. | Willow Day Buy Yours Here

Wrap up candy bars and fill your Advent Calendar with them | Mom Generations

Every day color a new home in your Advent Calendar Village Printable. Fill your calendar with chocolate coins. | Hazel Fisher Creations

A candy cane a day, means Santa’s on his way! | Jean’s Crafty Corner Buy Yours Here


Also check out our 25 Days of Homemade Advent Calendars. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save these 25 Christmas Traditions for Your Family to Start Now! Pin to Pinterest.



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Fall Simmer Pot Recipe – Homemade Potpourri

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Thanksgiving

published date: October 12, 2019
modified datt: October 19,2019

Hosting family or friends this Thanksgiving or Christmas season? This Fall Simmer Pot Recipe comes with both stovetop and Crock-Pot directions. Only five minutes to prep this homemade potpourri! Cook as long as you would like.

Fall Simmer Pot Recipe

Fall Simmer Pot Recipe - Homemade Potpourri

One way to keep your home smelling good this Thanksgiving (and Christmas) season is with a Simmer Pot. A simmer pot takes natural ingredients and warms them on the stove releasing a combination of scents into the air making your home smell warm and inviting to guests.

Hostess Tips and Tricks

Because I am a terrible host, I put together our Hosting Tips and Tricks post. You guys must know the struggle is real, because you guys have pinned this post like crazy! If you are hosting a holiday gathering this fall, I suggest you take on some of these tips and tricks. A Fall Simmer Pot would be an excellent way to make your home smell inviting even if the outdoors temperature is 80 degrees and there isn’t a sign of snow on the ground.

Save this Hosting Tips post to your Party, Thanksgiving and Christmas Pinterest Boards.

Friendsgiving

This year might be the first Thanksgiving, in my almost 40 years of life, we are not with family.  In fact, I will spend a good chuck of it flying my girls back and forth from Florida to Virginia, only to not celebrate with them. I am not looking forward to it. This Thanksgiving is our first ever Friendsgiving – time with friends and giving thanks for the “family” we have 1,000 miles away from family by blood.

What is Friendsgiving?

Friendsgiving is not that old. It originated in 2009. It is a celebration of Thanksgiving among friends when you can’t be around family (or chose not to be) for the holidays.

We have the perfect post to get you started – Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Ideas with Friends. Share and Pin to your Thanksgiving Pinterest Board and grab ideas when you gather with friends!

This Fall Simmer Pot Recipe would be perfect for your stovetop if you are hosting!

Fall Simmer Pot Recipe Ingredients

The prep time for this simmer pot is only 5 minutes.

Another suggestion is to keep the apple whole and press cloves into the apple. The cloves would replace the cinnamon sticks. Amazon also sells cinnamon essential oil and clove essential oil if you would prefer to add oils instead of the actual product. I think the product looks so beautiful so it would be something I would keep, but I wanted to give you the option.

You can use any pot to simmer that holds your ingredients but I fell in love with this discounted cooper simmer pot, isn’t it beautiful!?


Fall Simmer Pot Recipe Ingredients

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Fall Simmer Pot Recipe

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  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
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Hosting family or friends this Thanksgiving or Christmas season? This Fall Simmer Pot Recipe comes with both stovetop and Crock-Pot directions. Only five minutes to prep this homemade potpourri! 

Ingredients

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  • 1 orange, cut into chunks
  • 1 apple, cut into chunks
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • Water

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Fill your saucepan with water. The water line should be about 1 to 2 cm about your ingredients.
2. Place the sauce pan on the stovetop and bring to high heat. Do not allow the water to boil. Once you see the first sign of a bubble, immediately, lower  your temperature to low allowing the water to simmer.
3. Add more water to the pan as needed. This will be necessary the longer you cook.
4. Discard ingredients after use.

Crock-Pot Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of the slow cooker. Fill your Crock-Pot with water. The water line should be about 1 to 2 cm about your ingredients.
2. Turn the slow cooker on high and allow to cook with the lid off.
3. Add more water to the slow cooker as needed. This will be necessary the longer you cook.
4. Discard ingredients after use.

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How to Make a Fall Simmer Pot Homemade Potpourri

Fall Simmer Pot Recipe Directions

The prep time for this simmer pot is only 5 minutes.  Prepare the pot at least an hour before your guests arrive. You can cook as long as you like as long as you keep it on low.

There are two ways to cook your simmer pot. First on the stove top, second in the Crock-Pot.

Stovetop Instructions

First, begin by placing all ingredients in a saucepan. Fill your saucepan with water. The water line should be about 1 to 2 cm about your ingredients.

Next, place the sauce pan on the stovetop and bring to high heat. Do not allow the water to boil. Once you see the first sign of a bubble, lower  your temperature to low allowing the water to simmer.

Add more water to the pan as needed. This will be necessary the longer you cook.

Discard ingredients after use.

Crock-Pot Instructions

First, begin by placing all your ingredients in the bowl of the slow cooker. Fill your Crock-Pot with water. The water line should be about 1 to 2 cm about your ingredients.

Turn the slow cooker on high and allow your simmer pot ingredients to cook with the lid off.

Add more water to the slow cooker as needed. This will be necessary the longer you cook.

Discard ingredients after use.

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

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Winter ONEderland First Birthday Party Ideas

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published date: October 06, 2019
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Winter ONEderland First Birthday Party Ideas – A Winter Wonderland party in hues of silver, white, pink and blue is perfect for a child with a winter birthday.

Winter ONEderland First Birthday Party Ideas

What is a Winter ONEderland Party?

A winter ONEderland party is a first birthday party with a winter-scape theme. It can incorporate a lumberjack theme for boys or a Nutcracker theme for girls. Or stray from the the theme and crate your own snow filled home full of magic and delight.

Winter Wonderland Party Food

Stick with a color pallet and work on the food from there. We suggest silver, white and either blue or pink. I lean closer to the girls first birthday parties are pink, blue are blue – but have at it – whatever color you choose.

When picking  the theme, it’s important to have food that matches the colors.  Sugar cookies with food coloring mixed with royal frosting can go with every color pallet.   Every party goer will have their inner child come out with Clear Rock Candy Sticks. Snowballs can be made with white powdered sugar donut holes. Additionally, white powdered sugar donuts with shots of milk are a sweet treat.

To counter the sweet, don’t forget to add the salt. Sea salt can be added to many sweet treats and look like crystals.  Cheese and popcorn can be a good balance. Carrots can be snowmen noses.  Consider telling your invited guests, that this is a dessert party and have them eat lunch or dinner ahead.

Where drinks are concerned, have a place marker labeled “melted snow flakes” for your water table. For another drink option, add a hot cocoa bar. You could also look at our S’mores Recipes for ideas on this winter tablescape. For mix-ins, add bowls of marshmallows, whip cream, cinnamon sticks, and white chocolate spoons.

First Birthday Party Present Ideas

Sensory toys are great for this age group. They are just coming into the age of discovering with their hands and being able to hold and explore and option.

First Birthday Toys Include:


List of Winter ONEderland First Birthday Ideas

Need cake inspiration? We love this one year old birthday cake idea. You can even purchase this adorable Winter Onederland Cake Topper on Etsy.

Gorgeous and affordable, share each month of baby’s life with this adorable ONEderland monthly photo banner. Everyone will love looking at the pictures! Be ready to hear “they grow so fast!”

It isn’t a winter ONEderland party unless you have a Hot Cocoa Bar. Turn this oval tree bark slice into a chalkboard sign with chalkboard paint.  | Unoriginal Mom

Get inspired with this winter wonderland party tablescape. | Source

For decor, turn a red solo cup into a Balloon Snow Globe. | Valevent Gal

Buy Snowflake Garland on Etsy or make your own with these 100 count glitter snowflakes and string.

Annie has the most adorable snowflake cookies. You can gift them as a party favor or add them to your table. She has a tutorial (using fall leaves) on how to decorate cookies with royal icing. | Everyday Annie

Cover any table in your home to make it theme appropriate with this Clear Snowflake Plastic Tablecloth on Amazon (frugal friendly)!

These cute napkin rings make the most perfect winter ONEderland cutlery. Right now this Etsy shop is on a break. Attempt it yourself with these Glitter Snowflake Stickers.

“I am one” Winter ONEderland High Chair Banner on Etsy.

Turn party decor into party favors. Use to decorate, hand out at the end of the party. Follow this Snowflake Wand Tutorial. | The Gracious Wife

Milk and cookies powdered sugar donuts! | Vixen Made

This is a bargain – 36 Clear Rock Candy Sticks. Display as ice cycles on the table. | Catch My Party

White vanilla meringue cookies and a Styrofoam cone make this adorable winter ONEderland tablescape centerpiece. Editable and decorative = win!  This cone is almost a foot tall. I would suggest sprinkling on some edible glitter to make it sparkle. | Source

What do you think; could you make this balloon art? Walk inside igloo for a winter wonderland themed party. | Source

If you are braver than me, have a sensory station for younger hands to play with fake snow. Follow this fake snow recipe. | Growing a Jeweled Rose

Spell out your child’s age with fake snow and Glitter O – N – E Letters.  Make your own with these Cardboard Letters or these Light Up Marquee Letters.   Fake snow available on Amazon. | Catch My Party

White foam, three sizes of white doilies and toothpicks make these adorable paper doilies snow covered pine trees. | Source

Guys, gather all your white paper and start cutting. These snowflake designs will give you a variation of shapes. You can make smaller snowflakes and piece them together for the perfect centerpiece below your chandelier.  | Source

“Thanks snow much” for coming. Gift white gloves, snowflake cookies, hot cocoa sacks (or mason jars) or snowflake wands. | Source


Some of these ideas can be incorporated into White Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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