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Homemade Valentine Luminaries Mason Jar Craft

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December 15, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Valentine's Day

Valentine Luminaries Mason Jar Craft

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What could be more festive for Valentine’s Day than hearts and glitter? These little jars are perfect for a dining table to illuminate a romantic dinner or to dress up your mantle with candlelight. Why not set a few out on your front porch to light up a path to your home. They would also be a precious gift filled with chocolates, your favorite candy or maybe a pedicure kit!

Materials:

2 empty mason jars
2 vinyl heart stickers
Extra fine pink glitter
Mod podge
Foam paint brush
2 battery operated flameless candles
Optional: colorful string or ribbon

Directions:

Place your heart stickers onto the center of your mason jars
Using your foam paint brush, paint your glass jars with mod podge
Pour glitter on a piece of paper and roll your pod podge covered glass jar on the glitter
Sprinkle the glitter (over a garbage can of course) onto the parts of your glass jar that got missed
Tie a colorful strand of string or ribbon around the top of your jars
Turn on your flameless candles and place them into the jars and watch them glow

Easy-peasy.

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Frugal Fashion Friday Post Holiday Comfort Outfit

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January 2, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest

Frugal Fashion Friday Post Holiday Comfort Outfit

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It’s another Frugal Fashion Friday. We’ve been in heels and dressed up for weeks through this festive season! What’ya say we get cozy in the New Year? You don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort wearing this super cute outfit! You’ll be ready to head to your favorite tea shop to write your resolutions wearing these cuffed jeans, classic TOMS and adorable floral hoodie. Punch it up with a fab accessory like a GUESS watch in Blue & Gold. Have an amazing New Year!

Frugal Fashion Friday Post Holiday Comfort Outfit

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GUESS Women’s Blue & Gold-Tone Silicone Strap Watch $81.25 ~~$125.00~~

Amber Aviator Sunglasses $7.51

Starbucks Reusable Travel Cup To Go Coffee Cup $8.90

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Peanut Butter, Banana, Apple, Cinnamon, & Raisin Face Sandwich

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July 26, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Peanut Butter, Banana, Apple, Cinnamon, & Raisin Face Sandwich

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Give your little ones a giggle at lunchtime when you serve them these super cute sandwich faces! They are so easy to make and will be a huge hit! Even better, get the kiddos involved and have them make their own. With just a few simple ingredients you can have a healthy lunch ready in minutes! Have fun!

Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients:

8 Slices of Nature’s Harvest Honey Wheat Bread or bread of your choice
1 Banana (sliced)
½ Apple (diced)
1 small box Raisins
4 tbsp. Creamy Peanut Butter
1½ tbsp. Honey
¼ tsp. Ground Cinnamon
We used a small dough press for our shapes.

Directions:

Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, cinnamon, and raisins.
Add 1 tbsp. peanut butter mixture to one side of bread slice.
Add banana slices and diced apple on top of peanut butter mixture.
Place bread slice with mixture on small dough press and slowly close the press tightly around the bread as it folds in half. While holding the press closed, slowly trim away the excess bread with your fingers. Open the press and remove the sandwich.
Place sandwiches on cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil. Bake in oven for approximately 8 minutes. Remove.
As an added bit of fun, decorate your sandwiches with Wilton candy eyes and lips. Use raisins and backing behind each candy eye and secure edible pieces with a touch of peanut butter!
Serve and enjoy!

Peanut Butter, Banana, Apple, Cinnamon, & Raisin Face Sandwich

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8 1x

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8 Slices of Nature’s Harvest Honey Wheat Bread or bread of your choice
1 Banana (sliced)
½ Apple (diced)
1 small box Raisins
4 tbsp. Creamy Peanut Butter
1½ tbsp. Honey

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Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
In a small bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey, cinnamon, and raisins.
Add 1 tbsp. peanut butter mixture to one side of bread slice.
Add banana slices and diced apple on top of peanut butter mixture.
Place bread slice with mixture on small dough press and slowly close the press tightly around the bread as it folds in half. While holding the press closed, slowly trim away the excess bread with your fingers. Open the press and remove the sandwich.
Place sandwiches on cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil. Bake in oven for approximately 8 minutes. Remove.
As an added bit of fun, decorate your sandwiches with Wilton candy eyes and lips. Use raisins and backing behind each candy eye and secure edible pieces with a touch of peanut butter!
Serve and enjoy!

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20 Must Have Home Printables for the New Year

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August 19, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Free, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Seasonal, Social Media

20 Must Have Home Printables for the New Year

There is no better time to get organized than the beginning of a New Year! You’re just out of the hustle and bustle of the holidays and have probably sent one too many texts or emails asking for an address as you were writing out Christmas card envelopes at midnight. No judgment, we’ve been there! Maybe your daily schedule or even your grocery list ended up on the back of one of those envelopes (we’ve been there too!). Let’s gear up for a more organized transition into the next few months! Here are some awesome free printables to organize several different aspects of your daily life! From Grocery Planners, Daily Schedule and a Fitness Command Center to a Pet Information Chart, we think these will help keep you on track for a fantastic New Year!

Listen, this busy mom binder has everything you need all in one place – I am not kidding! Quote form Kimberly ” Oh my goodness! This makes my mama heart so happy. After every page I thought “this is perfect, I wish it had xyz”… and then it showed up! 😱”

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Monster Jams

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December 24, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, Instagram, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Elf is channeling his inner Grave Digger at Monster Jams. We love this creative idea from Ashton W.

Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas!

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

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What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Easiest Elf Idea

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December 23, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, Instagram, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Really over this elf, he might need some coffee. One of our easiest ideas. Toss Elf in the paper towels and give him some coffee – really it’s what ~~momma~~ elf needs!

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Low-Carb Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

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June 12, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

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We are loving this winter recipe! Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna isn’t only easy on the eyes with all of the rich colors, it’s low carb and delicious! You can use two different kinds of meat to create a healthy meal that is packed with protein and veggie goodness and will be gobbled up by the pickiest eaters. It’s even perfect to make a double or triple batch and package the leftovers to reheat for lunch. We know your family will love this as much as our does!

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Yields: 4 generous servings
Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

5 pounds spaghetti squash (2 medium-sized squash)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef (or Turkey Sausage)
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) container of ricotta cheese
¼ cup parsley, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Chopped parsley or basil to garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the squashes in half long ways and scoop out the seeds. Lay them cut-side down in a roasting pan or other baking dish, and add approximately one inch of water. Roast for 45-60 minutes, until soft when poked with a fork.
While the squash is roasting, warm the olive oil in a high-sided skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and cook until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until well-browned, approximately 5-8 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering the sauce until the squashes are ready, 5-20 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more salt if desired.
Use a fork to shred the inside of the squash, leaving about a half-inch of squash left in the shell. Mix the shredded squash into the tomato sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parsley, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
Wipe out the roasting pan and arrange the squash shells inside, like bowls. Use a spoon to spread ½ cup of the ricotta evenly over bottom of each shell. Spoon a ¼ of the tomato-squash mixture of the top of the ricotta. Top with another layer of ricotta and tomato sauce, using the remainder of each.*
Bake shells for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the tops of the squashes and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. For a more golden top, broil the squashes for up to 2 minutes.
Garnish with parsley or basil and serve with a green salad and garlic bread. Leftovers will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

*If making this recipe in advance, cover the shells at this point with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.

Notes: This recipe can be made into a casserole version (leaving out the shells):

Casserole Version: In a 2-quart baking dish, layer 1/3 of the tomato-squash mixture into the dish and top with half of the ricotta. Continue building layers, ending with the last third of the tomato-squash mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, and then sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly.

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Yield: 4 1x

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5 pounds spaghetti squash (2 medium-sized squash)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons salt, divided
1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) container of ricotta cheese
¼ cup parsley, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Chopped parsley or basil to garnish

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cut the squashes in half long ways and scoop out the seeds. Lay them cut-side down in a roasting pan or other baking dish, and add approximately one inch of water. Roast for 45-60 minutes, until soft when poked with a fork.
While the squash is roasting, warm the olive oil in a high-sided skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions and cook until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add the ground beef and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until well-browned, approximately 5-8 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Continue simmering the sauce until the squashes are ready, 5-20 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more salt if desired.
Use a fork to shred the inside of the squash, leaving about a half-inch of squash left in the shell. Mix the shredded squash into the tomato sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, parsley, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
Wipe out the roasting pan and arrange the squash shells inside, like bowls. Use a spoon to spread ½ cup of the ricotta evenly over bottom of each shell. Spoon a ¼ of the tomato-squash mixture of the top of the ricotta. Top with another layer of ricotta and tomato sauce, using the remainder of each.*
Bake shells for 15 minutes at 400 degrees F. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella over the tops of the squashes and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted. For a more golden top, broil the squashes for up to 2 minutes.
Garnish with parsley or basil and serve with a green salad and garlic bread. Leftovers will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
*If making this recipe in advance, cover the shells at this point with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 10 minutes to the cooking time.

Notes

This recipe can be made into a casserole version (leaving out the shells):
Casserole Version: In a 2-quart baking dish, layer 1/3 of the tomato-squash mixture into the dish and top with half of the ricotta. Continue building layers, ending with the last third of the tomato-squash mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, and then sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bubbly.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf is Stuck in a Glass

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December 22, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, Instagram, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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This is another easy idea. Elf get’s stuck in a glass. If you have a cabinet with exposed glasses, we think placed him in one of those cups is a great idea.

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