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Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft for a Tea-rrific Mom

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring

Have a TEA-rrific mom? This Beau-TEA-ful handmade Tea Cup Mothers Day Card Craft is a precious activity for the kids or makes an adorable invitation to a tea party! Mom will love this Mother’s Day Craft for Kids!

Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft

Who doesn’t love the chance to celebrate Mom? (And as a mom myself, of course I’m totally unbiased!) Regardless of how much I love having a special day dedicated to moms everywhere, kids get so excited to express their appreciation and love for their moms, too. If your house’s day-to-day activities get as hectic as mine do, you’ll know there’s just not much time typically to stop and say how much we appreciate each other.

I know you all love our Mother’s Day resources as much as I love the holiday — one of our more popular posts is our Mother’s Day Preschool Crafts. Since you all loved those curated Mother’s Day craft ideas, we wanted to come up with something creative and craft our own Mother’s Day Card Craft! This Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft is for a tea-rrific mom! I mean, whose mom doesn’t love relaxing with a hot cup of tea? Best of all, it’s simple and easy for the kids to create on their own or with Dad’s supervision. This Mother’s Day Card Craft uses upcycled egg cartons, scrapbook paper, and pipe cleaners. Even with it’s humble supplies, this Mother’s Day card for kids looks so impressive. Mom is sure to appreciate all the crafting work that goes into this special Mother’s Day craft!

Be sure to pick up our favorite tea bags! We think your mom will love them too – they make an amazing gift and perfect accompaniment to this Mother’s Day card craft!

Want to really take the tea theme to the next level on Mother’s Day? Have a Beau-TEA-ful Mother’s Day incorporating some of these Tea Party Ideas! Throw Mom a tea party with beautiful decorations, table settings, and tasty treats to make her day truly special.

Supplies:

1 Cardboard Egg Carton
Watercolor Paints
1 Sheet White Cardstock Paper
2 Sheets Patterned or Colored Paper (scrapbook paper)
1 White Pipe Cleaner
2 Pipe Cleaners, any color
Hot Glue Gun
2 Tea Bags
Scissors

Directions:

1. First, cut 2 pieces of cardstock about 4”x 6” in size and cut 2 pieces of patterned/colored paper about 3”x 5” in size. We used white card stock and colored scrapbook paper.

2. When you have your paper cut, center each piece of patterned paper on top of each white piece, and glue down on them. These are your two cards.

3. Grab your egg carton. Use the bottom part of the egg carton and cut 2 of the egg holders from the end of the egg carton. Cut off one side of each egg holder, making sure to leave the other 3 sides intact. When you lay it down on the flat cut off side, it will look like a little round cup.

4. Once your teacups are cut, use the watercolors to paint each little egg holder cup any color you choose, we used blue and purple. Let these dry for a few minutes.

5. While your tea cups are drying, cut 2 pieces of the white pipe cleaners each about 3” long. Cut 1 piece each of the colored pipe cleaners about 3” long. Twist a white piece with each colored piece so you now have 2 pieces that looked striped.

6. Make each one into a small handle shape and glue each one to the egg holder cups. I glued one end on the inside top, and the other end to the outside so they look like cup handles.

7. Glue each teacup with the flat cutout side down onto the cards. Put one of the tea bags into each little cup and let the string dangle over it.

These make cute cards for Mother’s Day or anytime! They would be SO fun for a tea party, too!

Have a TEA-rrifc mom? These Beau-TEA-ful handmade Tea Cup Mothers Day Card Craft is precious activity for the kids or makes a sweet invitation to a tea party! #MothersDay #FrugalCouponLiving

This Tea Cup Mother’s Day Card Craft is great for preschool kids and other school aged kids. We also think you will enjoy our Mother’s Day Preschool Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

We are pretty crazy over these DIY Ideas for Mother’s Day. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Muffins with Mom Ideas and Muffins with Mom Printable Invite! Pin to Pinterest.

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Muffins with Mom Muffin Recipes for Mother’s Day

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

What better way to celebrate Mom than with the best muffin breakfast ideas for Mother’s Day? We’ve gathered the Best Tasty Muffin Recipes for your Mother’s Day Muffins with Mom Breakfast. Mmm, I can smell the fresh baked muffins already!

Muffins with Mom Muffin Recipes

One of my favorite memories with the girls is when they were in preschool. The teachers would hold a Muffins with Mom and Doughnuts with Dad breakfast around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. They were such special moments for the kids and I and provided more than enough adorable memories. Plus, it goes without saying that the muffins were beyond delicious!

I took inspiration from those preschool Mother’s Day muffin breakfasts and put together my own list of the tastiest Muffins with Mom recipes that I hand-picked from across the internet. If you’re searching for the best Mother’s Day breakfast idea, I guarantee this will wow Mom on her special day! Accompany your muffins with fresh fruit, coffee, a mimosa, and/or any other breakfast treats that Mom loves. These make a great addition to your Mother’s Day brunch spread, too! Or if you’re planning to deliver breakfast to Mom in bed, muffins are the perfect option since they’re low on mess. We’ve included fruity muffins, savory muffins, healthy muffins, and more, so you can perfectly cater your Mother’s Day breakfast menu to Mom’s favorite flavors.

Want to complete the experience to truly make Muffins with Mom a unique and memorable event? Don’t forget our Muffins with Mom Invite – a free printable you can use for your breakfast with Mom! She’ll be over the moon seeing the special touches you and your family put into her breakfast celebration. Have fun with Mom, and enjoy!

What supplies will you need for these muffin recipes?

All of these recipes have their own tasty flavors that set them apart from the rest. However, if you’re looking for muffin basics to have on hand, you’ll generally want to have these ingredients. You’ll likely already have most of these ingredients, so once you select the muffin recipe that you think Mom will love, simply shop for the items you don’t have in the kitchen. The remaining ingredients depend on the individual recipes you’ll find below!

Most of these Muffins with Mom recipes call for…

Eggs
Milk (any milk you have on hand will do, including non-dairy milk like almond, oat, etc.)
A neutral oil or butter
Flour
Sugar
Baking powder
Salt
Muffin tins
Muffin liners (these are optional, but colorful muffin tin liners really jazz up the presentation of your special Mother’s Day breakfast! If you don’t have any on hand, you can grease your muffin tins with butter or a non-stick cooking spray.)

Cinnamon Roll Muffins | Some the Wiser

Bakery Style Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins | A Kitchen Addiction

Peach Streusel Muffins | Sally’s Baking Addiction

Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins | The Salty Marshmallow

Cornbread Stuffing Muffins | Jimmy Dean

Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins | Sweet Tooth

Triple Chocolate Muffins | Sally’s Baking Addiction

Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins (with printable Muffins with Mom invite) | Frugal Coupon Living

Glazed Lemon Cranberry Muffins | Eat. Bake. Repeat

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins | Little Sweet Baker

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins | The Novice Chef

Paleo Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins | Frugal Coupon Living

The Best Ever Blueberry Muffins | Yammie’s Noshery

Orange Sour Cream Muffins with Zesty Orange Glaze | Damn Delicious

Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins | Together as a Family

Strawberry Coffee Cake Muffins | Sugar and Soul

Apple Oat Muffins | Frugal Coupon Living

Banana Pecan Crunch Muffins | Spend with Pennies

Zesty Lemon Zucchini Muffins | Fannestastic Food

French Toast Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart Muffins | Yellow Bliss Road

Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins | Eating on a Dime

Welch’s Blueberry Fusion Muffins | Frugal Coupon Living

Searching for more inspiration to make Mother’s Day truly special? Take a look at these Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool and Elementary Aged Children. Even the little ones can get in on the Mother’s Day celebrations and show their appreciation for Mom! Pin to Pinterest.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy these DIY Mother’s Day Ideas. From cards, to gifts, to special tasty treats, we’ve gathered all of the DIY Mother’s Day ideas that will wow Mom on her amazing day! Pin to Pinterest.

Muffins with Mom isn’t complete without an invitation to let Mom know about her special breakfast! Download this adorable Muffins with Mom Printable Invite to formally invite Mom to her Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch. Pin to Pinterest.

Chicken, Squash & Spinach Keto Casserole

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July 24, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

This Chicken, Squash & Spinach Keto Casserole is a tasty low-carb dinner with everyone’s Keto favorite – Parmesan cheese! Yes, please!

Chicken, Squash & Spinach Keto Casserole

We love the introduction of spaghetti squash and rice cauliflower. I understand the veggies have been around a long time, but it is so nice to have an option to substitute for high-carbohydrate foods such as white rice. If you love csseroles, this low-carb dinner does not disappoint. This Chicken, Squash & Spinach Keto Casserole incorporates everyone’s keto favorite – cheese!

According to Healthline.com, a ketogenic diet (often termed keto) is a very low-carb, high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and low-carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and replacing it with fat. The reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic state called ketosis.

A Keto diet can be very flavorful, you really are not limited on taste but you are limited on some foods. In short, you should eat REAL food such as meat, eggs, nuts, yogurt, vegetables and occasionally some fruits. Apart from the obvious limitation of carbohydrates in foods, it is also recommended to avoid processed food and any food that may contain preservatives and colorings. Again, low-carb, high-fat!

Want a general of idea what you can eat? This Keto Cheat Sheet PDF includes a list of drinks, fats, veggies, fruits, meats, condiments, sweets and more that you can eat on a keto-friendly diet.

Keto Cheat Sheet Printable Download

Before you being, take a look at our other Keto recipes including these Chicken Keto Diet Recipes, Caesar Chicken Keto Recipe, and Italian Keto Meatballs.

Ingredients:

1 medium spaghetti squash
1 C. cooked shredded chicken
3/4 C. cooked spinach, chopped
3/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese + extra to sprinkle on top
salt & pepper

Directions:

Slice the spaghetti squash in half short ways and remove the seeds. Place in a microwave safe dish filled with 1-2″ of water and heat for 20 minutes in the microwave.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Remove the squash from the microwave and let cool a bit. Gently scrape the squash from the shell.
Combine the cooked chicken, squash, spinach and grated Parmesan cheese and salt & pepper in a bow. Mix.
Place the ingredients in a casserole or baking dish.
Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Serve with a salad or vegetable.

Chicken, Squash & Spinach Keto Casserole

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Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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1 medium spaghetti squash
1 C. cooked shredded chicken
3/4 C. cooked spinach, chopped
3/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese + extra to sprinkle on top
salt & pepper

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Slice the spaghetti squash in half short ways and remove the seeds. Place in a microwave safe dish filled with 1-2″ of water and heat for 20 minutes in the microwave.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Remove the squash from the microwave and let cool a bit. Gently scrape the squash from the shell.
Combine the cooked chicken, squash, spinach and grated Parmesan cheese and salt & pepper in a bow. Mix.
Place the ingredients in a casserole or baking dish.
Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Serve with a salad or vegetable.

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Looking for more Keto Chicken Recipes? Take a look at these 9 Delicious Low Carb Keto Diet Chicken Recipes for Dinner. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Mouthwatering Low Carb Keto Recipes for the Entire Family. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more Keto Casserole Dishes? Also enjoy these Low-Carb Casserole, One-Pot & Slow Cooker Keto Recipes – anyone else love a good casserole? Pin to Pinterest.

Glamping Ideas for the Ultimate Camping Trip for the Girls!

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March 13, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Travel

Glamping Ideas for the Ultimate Camping Trip for the Girls! Glamping: where stunning nature meets modern luxury.

Glamping Ideas for the Girls!

If I get a chance to get away with the girls, sleeping arrangements are often more like a 4/5 start hotel over an outdoor camping facility. I have always wanted to get one with nature, but I really enjoy the comfort of a nice bed and the enjoyment of a temperature controlled environment. Since camping was always polyester tents and sand in my toes, and bed, I never really considered it. With the evolution of glamping, camping has one again peaked my interest!

If you have always desired a camping trip but feared loosing your comforts of electricity and down comforters, take a look at these Glamping Ideas for your next trip with the girls! Glamping is doing things outside of your comfort zone, while not straying too far!

Glamping Ideas

Glamping: where stunning nature meets modern luxury.

Also, take a look Fancy Camps and see how glamping might work for you! Follow them on these social media accounts Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Bring the palettes, throws, flowers and pillows and set the atmosphere. One of our favorite places for glamping is Fancy Camps | Photography by http://jenna-alexander.com/

Let there be light. Make these Glam Solar Lights using candle sticks – how adorable! | Clamping Genius Mizz Risa and her 1958 Shasta Airflyte

Make your own outdoor bunting – this can be festive for your campsite or an on-site craft idea! | Ruffled Blog

Don’t forget the treats – we love these glamping cookies, how cute are those RVs! You can also pick up RV cookie cutters online. | KJ Cookies on Etsy

Dress the part! If you are camping with the girls, at least look the part! | Frugal Coupon Living

Another adorable light idea. Add water to Elmer’s glue, then brush inside of mason jars. Put glitter inside of the jar, and roll/spin the jar around until the glitter coats the sides. Let dry and add a tea light for this cool effect! | Cakery Papery

Don’t forget the invites! We love these glamping invitations (so what if it isn’t for a 7 year old birthday, the mamas need these cute invites too!) | Sunshine Parties on Etsy

Why touch the lighter. Toss some Christmas lights over wood for this Glamping Hack! | Source Unknown

Eat all you want! Calories don’t count when you are glamping. Being outside is a stressful situation (wink) and you will need the extra calories. We love these S’mores Campfire Cones. | Frugal Coupon Living.

We have fallen in love with this glamping chair (I bet you could use it from some soccer games later too!) | Gypsyville (find more here)

Know any happy campers? Everyone needs this souvenir glamping tumbler! | Georgia Grace Boutique on Etsy

Have a comfy place to sleep! Down blankets and fluffy pillow are a must! | Fancy Camps

Don’t make a starting a fire difficult, bring these homemade Fire Starters with you! | Rustic Wedding Chic

Make An Outdoor Lounge Using an Inflatable Kiddie Pool | Kids Ideas 2 Live 4

Trail Mix. (Need I say more?) | Evermine (a lot of cute ideas here!)

Alright ladies, this in’t only for kids – take this doughnut game with your crew – it looks like a fun and funny time! | Madly Stylish Events

Keep drinks cold and looking festive with frozen water balloons. | A Subtle Revelry

Use a garden flag frame to keep paper towels handy and easily accessible for little ones. | HGTV

Create some make-ahead cocktails and mocktails and store in mason jars. | Thirsty for Tea

If you are looking for glamping trails or the best places to hike in the U.S. with the girls, download our hiking trail bucket list and hiking journal.

Learn more about glamping at Fancy Camps: Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Photography by http://jenna-alexander.com/

This is a pretty popular post on Frugal Coupon Living – Camping Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget the food – there are some creative ideas with these Foil Packet Meals. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Camping Recipes Your Family Will Love. Pin to Pinterest.

If this is a party weekend, maybe for an upcoming wedding, take a look at these Bachlorette Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Thanks A Latte Printable – Teacher Appreciation Starbucks Gift Card Tag

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February 8, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Enjoy this Thanks a Latte Printable. This makes an adorable Starbucks Gift Card Tag. Toss in a clear coffee cup and gift to a teacher for teacher appreciation week. Also great for a coach, neighbor or friend!

Thanks A Latte Coffee Gift Tag Printables

Thanks A Latte Printable

I taught for years before having my first child. If you are a parent or a teacher, you know during the year often sweet sentiments are gifted. They can be something as small as a thank you note or something as large as a gift card. My favorite “gifts” were small muffins or candy bars sent in or even a sweet coffee delivered to school with the child. For me, it was the little things that said a lot.

We created this adorable “thanks a latte” printable. Send in with a Starbucks Gift Card and use for teacher appreciation week, the end of the school year or just a Thankful Thursday gift idea!

Shop Thanks A Latte Coffee Gift Tag Printable PDF
Do you have someone else to thank? This gift tag goes beyond Teacher Appreciation Week. Share with neighbor, friend, or coach. We gifted this to our soccer coaches last spring and they were a hit!

Starbucks Gift Card Tag

Only a few supplies are needed to create the most adorable gift with a Starbucks Gift Card gift tag.

Coffee Gift Tag Printable

You can access our Thanks a Latte printables in our store!

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We also offer complementary Frugal Coupon Living Printables when you enter your name and email address and we will send you a link and password for access to your downloads.

Thanks a Latte Teacher Appreciation Printable

This adorable printable makes a cute teacher coffee gift tag. This “Thanks a Latte” gift tag will come to you in the form of a PDF. I saved my copy to my computer and then sent my copy into Staples and printed there on card stock.

Watch a video on how to print at Staples Copy Center!

You can print at home as well just have a printer and printer ink on hand.

Thanks A Latte Coffee Gift Tag Instant Download
I picked up a Frappuccino cup at Starbucks when I got my gift card. Inside my cup, I put my Starbucks gift card and green crinkle cut paper, though I think brown crinkle cut paper could be cute too since it looks like coffee. Maybe top with white crinkle cut paper for the foam!

Tie off with a cute bow. We love burlap ribbon with wire (to shape the bow) otherwise green ribbon is cute too.

Teacher Coffee Gift Tag with No Gift Card

Even if you can’t afford a gift card, have your child draw a cute little cup of coffee and attach this sweet note of appreciation. Hand written thoughts, mean a lot! Often more than a gift card!

Another option is when you brew your own at home in the morning, poor and extra cup for the teacher and send it in a disposable coffee cup with your child to school. Attach this sweet note. Going the extra mile or showing a little bit of thanks, doesn’t have to cost you a lot.

Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Set

Before you go on, take a look at this! Solve an entire year of gifts with this Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags set. Included in this set are 12 months of gift tags. Each gift tag can be paired with a small low-cost gift just to show an appreciation of thanks.

The Thanks A Latte Gift Tag is included in this set. From coffee to chocolate bars, these Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas can be used the entire school year!

PLEASE repin it for others to enjoy on Pinterest. Share HERE. Not required, but I would love if you would share images of your gifts on “Tried It” on Pinterest

… and Thanks a Latte for being a follower!

Need another teacher appreciation idea? Take a look at our Round-Up of Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check this round-up of Easy and Creative Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Pin to Pinterest.

You might love this End of the Year Printable Gift – Thank you for PUSHING me to do my best. Pin to Pinterest.

We think this is cute too – Movie Night Teacher Appreciation Gift “You Are One Popular Teacher”. Add on a Redbox Movie Code! Pin to Pinterest.

Gardening Hacks and Tips for the Wannabe Gardener

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Calling all black thumbs! Make it green with these DIY gardening hacks and ideas for the wannabe gardener. Easy, creative, and beautiful gardening hacks that will turn you into a pro in no time!

Gardening Hacks and Tips

Guys, I have always wanted to be able to say I have a green thumb. But to be honest, I’ve never been very successful with my gardening attempts. No matter how much I want a dream yard with a beautiful garden, I just can’t find the motivation or my black thumb gets in the way. We can’t all be gardening experts, but there are some amazing gardening hacks out there that make it a little easier for all of my black thumbs!

Recently, we were lucky enough to move into a new home with the most beautiful and spacious yard. Even more, the previous owners were gardeners, so the yard was in amazing shape when we purchased it. I thought that it shouldn’t be too hard to keep up their amazing gardening work. Boy, was I wrong!

As time went on after we purchased our home, I quickly realized that it wouldn’t be as easy as I thought. The weeds came in quickly, and while I wanted to restore the yard to its former glory, I had no clue where to start. I had a hard time distinguishing the difference between what was supposed to stay and what was supposed to head straight to the trash. Needless to say, I needed a LOT of help from my friends on the internet.

How do you make a garden more attractive?

When you boil it down to the basics, attractive gardens have plenty of well-tended plants, controlled weeds, and the perfect decorative touches. If I learned one thing from these DIY gardening hacks, it’s that you don’t have to spend a ton of money or hire a professional to make your garden look its best. I’ve spent a lot of time gathering these DIY gardening hacks, so I figured I should share my findings with all of you! After making your way through these gardening hacks, I hope you will leave with the inspiration to try some out and turn that thumb green. Good luck out there, and happy gardening!

Also visit our Inexpensive Backyard Landscaping Ideas on a Budget with Gardening tips!

Save your time and sanity with this Wine Bottle Waterer. Get your Garden Nanny Bottle HERE! Not only is it a time-saver, but it looks cute in your planter, too!

This DIY gardening hack is GENIUS! Use diapers to retain moisture in potted plants. | Sand Paper and Silly Putty

Got some old newspapers lying around? These biodegradable pots are good for the earth AND will help you get rid of the extras. | The Things We’ll Make

Keep your garden tools clean with this cute AND functional tool holder. The sand is abrasive and helps keep the tools sharp as you remove and reinsert them! | One Good Thing by Jillee

Switch up your plants instantly with these plastic plant holders! Such a genius way to quickly move plants around without digging them up. | Florida Friendly Plants

If you want a non-toxic way to get rid of fungi, just mix 4 teaspoons of baking soda with a gallon of water. It’ll get rid of that pesky fungi without extra chemicals. So easy! | Gardening Soul

Rope lights make great borders for gardens and flower beds for a perfect ambiance in the evening. | Hometalk

I love DIY gardening ideas that keep things looking natural. Turn an old log into a planter! | A Proverbs 31 Wife

This lovely and simple wooden planter is both cute and functional! The planter on top conceals the storage space for your hose or other garden needs below. | Jaime Costiglio

This easy tutorial for making seed bombs is a great DIY gardening idea for areas that get less of your attention. Just plant them and wait for the magic to happen! | Hello Nature Blog

Looking to start a vegetable garden? Many plants prefer the moisture at their roots as opposed to overhead watering. You can make your own water bottle drip feeder out of recycled materials! | Source

If you have a lot of plants that need protection from the cold, using fancy cloches can get expensive. Use an empty soda bottle instead to protect your plant babies on the cheap! | eHow

These DIY self-watering planters don’t just look amazing — they ensure that your plants get the water you need, even if you can’t check on them daily. They prevent over-watering, too! | DIY Projects

You don’t always need a compost heap to use food scraps in your garden. Check out these easy ways to improve your garden soil without a compost heap using three kitchen scraps you’d normally throw away! | Whole Food Home

Use your old wine bottles for garden and lawn edging! Just turn them upside down and line them up. I love how low-cost and creative this DIY gardening idea is. Try it with colorful bottles for a more stunning look! | Planted Well

Don’t fill your large planters all the way up with soil! It makes them heavy and difficult to move, and your plants don’t always need all that space. Bury milk jugs at the bottom of your planters to save soil and keep them light. | The Bean Sprout Notes

Make your own weed killer! Mix up Dawn soap and vinegar to keep those pesky weeds at bay. It’s a great way to avoid using toxic chemicals that may harm the environment or your family. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Go vertical! This garden uses clay pots, wire, and an arbor for a unique way to display pots without taking up a ton of space. | Aka Design

Got some unwanted backyard visitors? Keep pests and animals out of your garden by putting plastic forks into the ground. It will deter animals from eating your plants! | Source Unknown

Love these Gardening Hacks and Tips?

You will also love these Midsummer Night Patio Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Now it’s time to give your front porch some attention. Check out these Front Porch Ideas to Inspire Your Welcome. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking to update your home value? Take a look at these Curb Appeal Hacks to Increase Your Home Value. Pin to Pinterest.

Lastly, complete your outdoor look with these Inexpensive Backyard Ideas for Landscaping on a Budget. Pin to Pinterest.

Gnome Cookies | Garden Party Idea!

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March 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Gnome Cookies – Inspired by Gnomeo & Juliet, this Gnomes Garden Craft is fun for a garden party or afternoon kids food craft for the kids! Enjoy.

Gnome Cookies

Did you catch the movie Gnomeo and Juliet? If so, you might find gnomes as adorable as our family. The movie is basically a creative twist on the classic Shakespeare tale. Two young garden gnomes, Gnomeo and Juliet, try to avoid tragedy and find lasting happiness together when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors.

If you enjoyed this movie, be on the look out for Sherlock Gnomes. When the gnomes go missing, there’s only one gnome for the job. This fun mystery is released in theaters on March 23, 2018.

Before kitting the theater or perhaps after you enjoy the show, make this adorable Gnome Cookies. If you don’t make them to go along with the movie, they are also fun for a garden party!

Enjoy!

Gnome Cookies

Makes 10, recipes doubles well.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
1 2/3 cups flour
1 Tablespoon milk

Decorating Ingredients:

1 cup red candy melts
1 cup blue candy melts
1 cup white candy melts
Miniature marshmallows
Decorating bag

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 325° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together your butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Now mix in your egg and almond extract.
Then mix in your flour and milk.
Form your dough into a large ball and roll into flour if it’s still a little sticky.
Roll out your dough onto a lightly floured surface and use your ice cream cone cookie cutter to cut out your gnome shapes.
Also form several small nickle sized pieces of dough into balls, lightly press down and place onto your cookie sheet. (As seen below.)
Bake for 13 minutes and let cool.
In 3 separate small microwave safe bowl‘s, heat your blue, red, and white candy melts on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Dunk the top point of your cookies into your melted blue or red chocolate smooth out with a spoon and place onto a piece of parchment paper to harden.
Scoop your white melted candy into a decorating bag and use it to stick the nose and marshmallows onto the face part of the cookie.
Let harden and enjoy!

Gnome Cookies

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Yield: 10 1x

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Gnome Cookies – Inspired by Gnomeo & Juliet, this Gnomes Garden Craft is fun for a party or afternoon kids food craft for the kids! Enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 egg
1 2/3 cups flour
1 Tablespoon milk
1 cup red candy melts
1 cup blue candy melts
1 cup white candy melts
Miniature marshmallows
Decorating bag

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together your butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Now mix in your egg and almond extract.
Then mix in your flour and milk.
Form your dough into a large ball and roll into flour if it’s still a little sticky.
Roll out your dough onto a lightly floured surface and use your ice cream cone cookie cutter to cut out your gnome shapes.
Also form several small nickle sized pieces of dough into balls, lightly press down and place onto your cookie sheet.
Bake for 13 minutes and let cool.
In 3 separate small microwave safe bowl‘s, heat your blue, red, and white candy melts on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Dunk the top point of your cookies into your melted blue or red chocolate smooth out with a spoon and place onto a piece of parchment paper to harden.
Scoop your white melted candy into a decorating bag and use it to stick the nose and marshmallows onto the face part of the cookie.
Let harden and enjoy!

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Lovevery Play Mat – Playtime With Purpose

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March 13, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Online Shopping

Lovevery Play Mat Review – Playtime With Purpose. Educational play products and baby toys that designed by child development experts for stage-based learning.

Lovevery Play Mat | Playtime With Purpose

Shopping for a baby is hard. Babies don’t require much beyond food, warm clothing, diapers, and a bed. There have been a few times I have wondered how to shop for my little ones at a holiday that was pretty close to birth. If investing in something for your child’s first year, take a look at the Lovevery Baby Activity Mat. This sweet gift not only invests in your child’s first year, it invests in your child’s development which invests in a lifetime. This mat has years of play in one box!

The Lovevery Baby Play Mat is designed by child development experts for fun and growth at every stage. It is eco-friendly, non-toxic, and is grounded in science for playtime with purpose. We had a play gym with our last baby, but when finding something for the twins, I wanted to to find something large enough for them both but also a mat that focused on developmental milestones.

The mat was just that, large. You can see it easily fits Henry (twin A) and Elijah our toddler. The packaging was very thoughtful. Not only was it adorable, it was very easy to put together. I really appreciate the FSC-certified wooden structure. It makes the piece very solid so I can trust (to an extent) my older son around the younger boy. The structure is sturdy meaning he can lean on it and it isn’t going to collapse. It can easily be broken down as well for storage or moving purposes.

The mat is also intuitive. This play Gym is designed by experts for your baby’s developing brain. The fabrics are soft and colorful – very aesthetically pleasing. The mat comes with toys as well as cards. One of our favorite feature are the gym’s activity cards. We used them for our 15 month old to identify parts of the face but we also used the black and white cards for the 8 week old twins as their eye site develops. It was amazing how they both tracked and focused on the cards. (You can see the video of Max above.)

We use our play gym at the very beginning of the day. Their brains are well rested and they are ready for tummy and back time. The mat is incredibly soft and great for room to roll over and move. I have placed all three babies on the spacious mat, though I usually spend time holding one while the other two play.

Each edge of the mat has a purpose for your child. On the mat, there are five development zones that reveal or conceal to prevent over stimulation and promote brain and motor skill development:

Learning to focus
Making sounds
How things feel
Hiding and finding
Exploring colors

The play gym comes with…

The Play Guide – 24 stage-based play activities and ideas for fun stage-based play from newborn through 12+ months.
BPA-free Montessori organic ball & teether
Sustainable wood batting toy designed for grasping, mouthing and passing hand to hand.
4 interchangeable learning card sets – black & white, body, objects, mirrors
Sustainably-sourced wooden legs for stability

You can also hold on to this toy for longer. The wooden legs can be covered and convert to a play fort or small tent, perfect for our toddler! The Play Gym becomes a cozy space for your growing baby and their friends to play.

All in all, there were a few features that were very appealing. On this mat, I could focus on fun with my babies without worrying about things I need to do for their development; a book came along with some ideas! Another favorite feature, was the two minute setup and take down, no tools required. You hear me mothers? no tools, no batteries!

Need to see the advice of other moms? On Amazon this product has 4.7 out of 5 stars with over 75 customer reviews!

Shop the Lovevery Play Gym!

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Disclosure: For this review, Lovevery Baby supplied me with a play gym for my honest opinion.