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Sorel Joan Of Arctic Lace Boots $94 from $180

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January 23, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

I love some SOREL boots, anyone else? They are warm, well-made, and look so fun with a sweet flannel, sweater or parka jacket!

Today at Shoebuy, you can pick up the popular Sorel Joan Of Arctic Lace Boots (Women’s) for ONLY $94.46 from $180 – that is a sweet savings for that brand. Place them in your cart at $134.95 and use the 30% off coupon code BDAYSALE (Ends 01/23) to bring your price down to $94.46 + Free Shipping.

Grab yours TODAY!

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Copycat Dips and Sauces

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January 26, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Copycat Dips and Sauces

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If you are like my family you love dips. In fact, dips and sauces can take a terrible meal and make it great! Take a look at these Copycat Dips and Sauces from some of your favorite restaurants and brands. Keep in mind these are copycat recipes, none of them are endorsed by the restaurant/brand they replicate.

Sweet Baby Ray’s Homemade Barbecue Sauce | Half Baked Harvest

In-N-Out Secret Sauce | Frugal Coupon Living

Chili’s Queso Dip | Raining Hot Coupons

Red Lobster Tartar Sauce | Frugal Coupon Living (Also take a look at these Cheddar Bay Biscuits)

Fritos Bean Dip | Cincy Shopper

Red Lobster Pina Colada Sauce | Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice

Panda Express Sweet and Sour Sauce | Dinner, then Dessert

Outback Blooming Onion Dipping Sauce | Chef in Training

Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Dip | Five Heart Home

Homemade Ketchup | Frugal Coupon Living

Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Honey Butter | Cupcake Diaries

Auntie Anne’s Cream Cheese Pretzel Dipping Sauce | Cooking Classy

Joe’s Crab Shack Crab Dip | KitchMe

Chick-fil-A Polynesian Sauce | Kitchen Dreaming

TGI Friday’s Wasabi Ranch Dip | Host the Toast

Arby’s Sauce | Wonky Wonderful

Carrabba’s Bread Dip Spices | Savory Experiments

Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip | Flavorite

Homemade Pizza Sauce | Frugal Coupon Living

Homemade Lipton French Onion Dip Mix | The Daring Gourmet

Don’t forget the popular Copycat Olive Garden Dressing. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy our Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp Copycat Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

Brown Bear Cookies

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July 26, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Brown Bear Cookies

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I love this dessert because it has many uses. First, it’s a fun winter food craft for the kids. Second, we are huge Eric Carle Fans and it reminds me of the Brown Bear book. Finally, it fits perfectly for a bear theme party. Have fun making these cookies from scratch. The recipe yields about 36 cookies. If you are in a pinch for time, use a sugar cookie package mix.

Ingredients:

6 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cups sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting Ingredients:

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Combine the flour and baking powder and set aside.
In a large bowl combine the butter, sugar, egg, sour cream and vanilla. Slowly fold in the flour and baking powder mixture.
Scoop the cookie dough into 2″ balls and place about 2″ a part on a large baking sheet. Use a flat bottom glass to gently press (flatten) each dough ball to about 1/4″. Consider laying on parchment paper.
Bake 6-8 minutes.
Once the cookies have cooled, generously frost each one with chocolate frosting and set aside.
Place 2 chocolate candy melts on the cookie for the bears ears.
Give each cookie 2 eyes.
Place 1 mini Nilla Wafer on the bottom of the cookie for the bear’s snout.
Place a small dab of chocolate frosting on the brown M&M’s and give the bear a nose.

*Makes approximately 36 cookies

Brown Bear Cookies

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Total Time: 18 minutes
Yield: 36 1x

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Ingredients

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6 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cups sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting Ingredients:
Wilton dark brown chocolate candy melts
Small candy eyes
Mini Nilla Wafers
Brown M&M’s

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Combine the flour and baking powder and set aside.
In a large bowl combine the butter, sugar, egg, sour cream and vanilla. Slowly fold in the flour and baking powder mixture.
Scoop the cookie dough into 2″ balls and place about 2″ a part on a large baking sheet. Use a flat bottom glass to gently press (flatten) each dough ball to about 1/4″.
Bake 6-8 minutes.
Once the cookies have cooled, generously frost each one with chocolate frosting and set aside.
Place 2 chocolate candy melts on the cookie for the bears ears.
Give each cookie 2 eyes.
Place 1 mini Nilla Wafer on the bottom of the cookie for the bear’s snout.
Place a small dab of chocolate frosting on the brown M&M’s and give the bear a nose.

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Hosting a bear party? Also create these Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes – Pin to Pinterest.

Frugal Fashion Friday Valentine’s Day Outfit

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January 27, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Fashion, Frugal Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Valentine's Day

Frugal Fashion Friday Valentine’s Day Outfit

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It’s another Frugal Fashion Friday. We fell in love with this top so much that we just wanted to kiss it all over. Pair with a red blazer and your favorite jeans and you have a relaxed Valentine’s Day Outfit. Since mixing and matching prints and patterns is in, we paired this look with some of our favorite leopard flats – Happy Valentine’s Day, pucker up!

Frugal Fashion Friday Valentine’s Day Outfit

J.Crew Embroidered Lips Stripe Tee

Bohemian Red J.Crew Regent Stand Collar Blazer

Diesel Jeans

Ivanka Trump Chic Genuine Calf Hair Leopard Flat

Kate Spade New York “The Right Stripe” Statement Necklace

Black Kate Spade New York Leverbacks Earrings

Don’t forget last week’s Frugal Fashion Friday, the Smitten Kitten Valentine Outfit – Pin It.

Reminder to follow Frugal Coupon Living on Instagram and Pinterest. Find more Frugal Fashion Friday Outfits.

Frugal Fashion Friday Outfits

the Red Hunter Boots Valentine Outfit – Pin It
the Post Holiday Comfort Outfit – Pin It
the Girls Night Out Outfit – Pin It
the Music Festival Outfit – Pin It
the Day to Night Outfit – Pin It
the Orange and Navy Work Outfit – Pin It
the Red Plaid Holiday Outfit – Pin It
the Dressed Up Flannel Outfit – Pin It
the Green Holiday Outfit – Pin It
the Gray Fall Outfit – Pin It
the Christmas Morning Pajamas Outfit – Pin It
the Fall Holiday Outfit – Pin It
the Pumpkin Patch Halloween Outfit – Pin It
the Halloween Outfit – Pin It
the Fall Outfit for Women – Pin It
the Soccer Mom Outfit – Pin It
the Fall Blazer Outfit – Pin It
the Celebrity Inspired Kimono Outfit – Pin It
the Cute Work Outfit – Pin It
the Black Checked Dress Outfit – Pin It
the Relaxed Southern Outfit – Pin It
the Chambray Outfit– Pin It
the Happy Camper Camping Outfit – Pin It
the Saturday Morning Brunch Outfit – Pin It
the Plane Outfit for Travel – Pin It
the Relaxed Weekend Outfit – Pin It

Pumpkin Oatmeal Donuts

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August 25, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Oatmeal Donuts

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When pumpkin season hits, we get rather excited. Pumpkin, Pumpkin everything! These Pumpkin Oatmeal Donuts are sure to please and are not too difficult to make. You will want to make sure you have a donut baking pan before getting started.

Ingredients:

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a donut baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a saucepan over medium-low heat pour the milk and add the sugar. Cook until dissolved (about 4 minutes).
In a bowl incorporate the remaining donuts ingredients (flour, oatmeal, eggs, peanut butter, maple syrup, pumpkin, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt).
Then gradually incorporate the warmed milk, beat until thick.
Fill the donut pan with the batter.
Place in the oven and cook for 12 – 15 minutes, or until the donuts are well cooked.
Remove from the oven, and garnish with the cinnamon sugar mix and the sugar glaze.
Serve and enjoy.

Tip: Use gluten free flour for a gluten free option.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Donuts

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 16 mins
Total Time: 26 minutes

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¾ Cup milk
1½ Cups flour
½ Cup oatmeal
½ Cup brown sugar
2 Eggs
2 Tbsps peanut butter
¼ Cup maple syrup
1 Cup canned pumpkin
1 Tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tsps baking soda
Pinch of salt
Cinnamon-sugar mix, to taste
Sugar glaze, for garnish

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a donut baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a saucepan over medium-low heat pour the milk and add the sugar. Cook until dissolved (about 4 minutes).
In a bowl incorporate the remaining donuts ingredients (flour, oatmeal, eggs, peanut butter, maple syrup, pumpkin, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt).
Then gradually incorporate the warmed milk, beat until thick.
Fill the donut pan with the batter.
Place in the oven and cook for 12 – 15 minutes, or until the donuts are well cooked.
Remove from the oven, and garnish with the cinnamon sugar mix and the sugar glaze.
Tip: Use gluten free flour for a gluten free option.

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We love these Pumpkin Caramel Reglazed Glazed Donuts. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Bites. Pin to Pinterest.

Home Staging Tips and Ideas – Improve the Value of Your Home

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March 12, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

House Staging Tips and Ideas – Looking to improve the value of your home before it goes on the market? Use these house staging tips to highlight your home’s strengths and downplay its weaknesses.

We definitely could have used some of these house staging tips before we last moved! Staging a house can be done by a professional, but these house staging tips will show you just how easily you can do it yourself on a budget.

When you are looking to sell your home, you want to make sure it has the best value before arriving on the market. On the other hand, most people are reluctant to spend their money on a house they are preparing to leave — and for good reason! These simple house staging tips and ideas will improve the value of your home before a sale by highlighting your home’s strengths and downplaying its weaknesses. Not planning on moving? You can still get plenty of use out of the house staging tips. Try them out over a weekend for a simple redecorating project to make your home look its best.

How much does staging a house cost?

Before hiring a professional to do the job for you, you should know that it’ll set you back a considerable amount to do so. Professional house staging can cost up to $600 for the consultation alone, then up to $600 again per staged room. And that’s just their fee per month! So, if your home takes months to sell, you’ll have to fork over a lot of dough. But don’t worry — follow these house staging tips to create the same beautiful results without spending a fortune.

Home Staging Checklist

Before you begin, download our ultimate house staging checklist. It’s got everything you need to make your home look its best and up its value!

You’ll want to have this handy guide by your side when staging and decluttering your home. It’s got everything you need to prepare your home for potential buyers on a budget to help you sell faster and at the best price. Getting ready to move? Print out our Moving Binder Checklist! (Hint: look for a hidden coupon code when you get both the moving binder and the home staging checklist.)

Home Staging Checklist Printable

More Home Tips & Ideas

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Home Staging Tips and Ideas

When selling your home, first impressions are everything! Make your front door look brand new with this front door house staging home improvement project. All you need is a little time and Howard Products SunShield Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection!

Take the low cost peel & stick wallpaper challenge. How to Wallpaper Built in Shelves as low as $45 – The Easy Way!

Get rid of that bedroom clutter! This one’s great for everyone, whether you’re staging a house or just looking to simplify your living space. | Celebrating Everyday Life

Stow those unsightly cords away for under $10 with these burlap cord covers. We used a tan and white extension cord to blend in with the bag in case of any “peek-a-boo” slips (it’s not necessary, but it’s a great brand and so affordable!).

This is a tip everyone should use to protect their home’s value, house staging or not! These are the best nail on furniture glides to protect that beautiful wood flooring. They are super durable and won’t fall off your furniture.

Upgrade your outdated yellow railing. I’m a huge fan of darker wood accents for house staging or general home improvement — they instantly make any home look more modern. You can paint your banister for under $25 using General Finishes Java Gel. Make sure to tape off your white spindles with green Frog Tape to keep them white!

If your handrail is backed up against a wall, use this easy house staging construction paper hack to protect your walls from stray paint.

Aesthetics are everything when it comes to staging a house! Have you heard of Vignette Styling? Every home could use these beautiful house decorating tips. This is a must try! | Blesser House

A little paint goes a long way when it comes to staging a house. Refresh your entryway by painting the inside of your front door. Even though I’m not staging a house anytime soon, I’ve got to try this simple makeover! | How to Nest for Less

Looking to decorate an empty bedroom? Create this DIY Headboard and Make-Believe Bed. We did this in my father’s home before selling and it saved a lot of money by eliminating the need for professional house staging. | DIY Home Staging Tips

Your family photos are great for your house, but potential buyers might not appreciate them when envisioning their own space. Swap them out with mirrors and simple decor. Mirrors brighten up a room, and let buyers picture your home as their own. | Source Unknown

Need help choosing the best paint colors for staging a house? Check out these top 3 paint colors for house staging from a home expert. The major takeaway is to keep things neutral. | Provident Home Design

Repair your worn-out baseboards with this simple caulk house staging trick. I was surprised how easy this is to do yourself, and so cheap too! | Craving Some Creativity

Roll your towels like a 5-star hotel for a relaxing bathroom vignette. This simple bathroom house staging trick gives your bathroom that extra luxurious touch. | The White Rabbit

If you take anything away from these house staging tips, it’s that you need flowers to upgrade the look of your space! However, florists aren’t cheap, and it wouldn’t be smart to spend a fortune on arrangements that will die eventually. Get thrifty and use shrubbery for your house staging floral arrangements. Your yard has everything you need! | DIY Home Staging Tips

Couches are an important part of house staging. Try these Sofa Styling Tips to make your living room look chic and cozy. Pillows make all the difference between a drab space and a lively one! | Source Unknown

Ebony and ivory comprise the ultimate color scheme for house staging. Upgrade cheap materials into classy home decor. All you need is a can of spray paint to modernize your space! | DIY Home Staging Tips

Upgrade your bathroom, frugal style. Fresh caulk takes worn out fixtures and makes them look clean and modern. Take some tips from YouTube or a friend who’s familiar with caulk. | In My Own Style

Don’t buy a new countertop just to sell it with your house later! Save that money to renovate your new home. You can easily resurface a laminate counter for house staging with concrete. More and more potential buyers are looking for concrete countertops these days, too. I love this industrial gray color! | A Beautiful Mess

I don’t know about you, but our air vents have seen better days. Make your air vents look brand new with this house staging trick and a can of spray paint. I need to try this one! | The Frugal Homemaker

Have you ever heard of using two shower curtains instead of one? I was surprised to see how much it can elevate your bathroom’s look! Placing them higher up creates an illusion of higher ceilings, too. | Beck Design Blog

Solve your countertop clutter by placing items and decor on these DIY glass window shelves. I love displaying fresh herbs this way. Just make sure your items don’t block the view. | Pretty Handy Girl

Details are everything when it comes to staging a house. Upgrade your air grille with a more appealing option. I didn’t know air grilles could be so cute! | Friendly Home

A copper pipe is all you need to reinvent your window. Try this one out, whether you’re house staging or just redecorating. It’s an awesome touch for the kitchen or bathroom. | The Handmade Home

You don’t need to buy a whole new ceiling fan. Just upgrade it with this house staging hack! | The Real Tits McGee

A dull ceiling light gets an impressive transformation with a lampshade in this house staging hack. | Young House Love

Always wanted to redo your kitchen cabinets? Follow this house staging tutorial to learn how to paint them for a new look. | Little Dekonings

Curtain placement is everything! Hang your curtains higher and wider to create the illusion of a larger window. This is a fabulous house staging hack. | How Does She

Need some home inspiration? Take a look at these Fixer Upper Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Moving? Take a look at these Moving Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

If you’ve got a big move in your future, make sure to download our Moving Binder Printable. Pin to Pinterest.

A porch is the first thing people see. Find ideas on this Front Porch Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also, make sure the curb appeal is amazing! We’ve got some great ideas on these Curb Appeal Hacks to Increase Your Home Value. Pin to Pinterest.

LEGO Store Monthly Mini Build – FREE LEGO Racoon

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February 3, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Free, Kids

Registration opens 1/15/17 at 9 AM ET.

Visit your local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday or Wednesday of each month for the LEGO Store Monthly Mini Build. Kids will Learn how to build a cool LEGO mini model and the best part, when you are finished, you can take it home for FREE! A new model will be available each month and will be specially themed to that month. Mini Model Build events are a blast and a wonderful FREEBIE your little guy or gal will love.

The upcoming Mini Model Build is a FREE LEGO Racoon. Event is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7 or Wednesday, February 8 and is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. Show up early as quantities are limited, approximately 250 per store.

Don’t forget your FREE LEGO Magazine!

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Rite Aid Starting Points – Earn 2000 Plenti Points Worth $20 in Savings

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January 15, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Coupons, Rite Aid

There are not many opportunities for me to take care of myself. I have a newborn baby, we live a pretty frugal lifestyle, and quite frankly, if I have money to spend, it often is toward something for the family and not for myself. That being said, there are small ways I can invest in feeling great. Taking care of my skin, having white teeth, smelling good, taking supplements, and watching what I eat to look and feel great. My small indulgences might not be a manicure/pedicure or an hour on the massage table, but they are small things that make me feel groomed and well-kept to look and feel my best.

I have shared with you the best time to shop. When you can find a sale and a coupon. This is an opportunity to stockpile. Stock piling is buying enough of an item on sale to last you until the next sale cycle. With groceries and home products this is often on a six week rotation (give or take some time). That being said, now is a great time to stockpile on your needs from Rite Aid.

From now until January 21, 2017, Rite Aid is running Starting Points, a promotion that helps you earn extra Plenti points on your purchases. For example, spend $50 at Rite Aid before 1/21/17 and get 2000 Plenti points, worth $20 in savings! That is an instant 40% savings before sales and coupons just for shopping at your local drugstore chain.

Sale highlights for this week (1/15/17-1/21/17) include…

Buy One, Get One FREE Nature Made Vitamins and Supplements (excludes Digestive Probiotics)
Buy One, Get One 50% off All Secret, Old Spice or Gillette, Antiperspirant/Deodorant
Buy One, Get One 50% off Jergens or Curel (Excludes trial size)
Buy One, Get One 50% off Crest or Oral-B 3D White or Pro-Health Products (excludes White Strips)

Take a look at this deal and savings without coupons!

Buy one Crest 3D White Luxe Toothpaste, Fluoride Anticavity, Glamorous White, Vibrant Mint, 2 Pack $9.49
Buy one Crest 3D White Whitening Rinse, Multi-Care, Fresh Mint, 16 fl oz (1 pt) $3.24 ~~$6.49~~ (at 50% off)
Buy one Secret Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Invisible Solid, Clean Lavender Scent, 2.6 oz $3.49
Buy one Secret Antiperspirant/Deodorant, Invisible Solid, Shower Fresh Scent, 2.6 oz $1.74 ~~$3.49~~ (at 50% off)
Buy one Jergens Daily Toning Moisturizer, Skin Firming, 16.8 fl oz $7.49
Buy one Jergens Moisturizer, Refreshing, Soothing Aloe, 21 fl oz $3.74 ~~$7.49~~ (at 50% off)
Buy two Nature Made Multi for Her, Original Formula, Softgels, 60 Count $11.99 ~~$23.98~~ (at Buy One, Get One Free)
Buy two Nature Made Hair-Skin-Nails Adult Gummies, 1mg, Mixed Berry, Cranberry & Blueberry, 90 Count $8.99 ~~$17.98~~ (at Buy One, Get One Free)
= $50.17 out of pocket (MSRP $79.90)
Get back 2000 Plenti points making all of these items like $30.17 from $79.90 – that is a savings of 62% using NO coupons!

Many of these items have coupons too allowing you to put more items in your cart to hit your $50 threshold. Take a look at our printable coupons to maximize your savings!

How Do Plenti Points Work? Every 1,000 Plenti points is worth at least $10 or more you can use to save on any purchases at Exxon, Macy’s, Mobil, and Rite Aid. You just use your points at checkout by using your Plenti card or you can provide your phone number at Rite Aid.

Learn more about Rite Aid’s Starting Points.