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Starfish Burlap Wreath

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April 27, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest

With summer vacation just around the corner, this beach inspired wreath will have your guests dreaming of sand between their toes. Look around the house to see if you have any past beach vacation souvenirs to get this simple and cute wreath started. Or the next time you’re at the beach encourage your children to collect items that you can turn into crafty keepsakes to remind the whole family of shoreline memories!

All you need is:

foam wreath form
½ a yard of burlap cloth (cut into approximately 2 in. x 8 in. strips)
fish netting and sea shells from the craft store or your last beach vacation

To assemble the wreath, cut your burlap into strips. Simply tie the strips in knots around the wreath, until the whole wreath is covered. The tied strips will fray and not be perfectly the same, but we think that is what makes it cute! With a hot glue gun add any beach themed embellishments. It couldn’t be any simpler than that, and we hope that your beach dreams become reality real soon!

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Closed. Giveaway | $100 Dunkin’ Donuts Package

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May 11, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Giveaways, Review

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations goes to Sally.

Ice Medium Hazelnut Coffee with 3 Splenda and Skim Milk – When I pull up to Dunkin’ Donuts, they know to make ti for me right away – it’s always the same!

Warm weather is upon us and more and more people are ordering Ice Coffee. Hazelnut or French Vanilla is always my choice, but did you realize Dunkin’ Donuts has other flavor options – choose among Blueberry, Caramel, Cinnamon, Coconut, French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Mocha, Raspberry and Toasted Almond! Choose a morning wake-up, and afternoon pick-up, or a evening night-cap.

In honor of Spring and this spring weather, Dunkin’ Donuts wants to offer one Frugal Coupon Living Reader a Dunkin’ Donuts package of their own!

1 Dunkin’ Donuts Cup Koozie
1 Dunkin’ Donuts Tumbler
$80 Dunkin’ Donuts Card

The great thing about Dunkin’ Donuts Cards is they don’t have any additional fees or expiration dates once purchased. If cards are registered online, Dunkin’ Donuts will also replace them free of charge if they are lost or stolen!

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To Win: One Frugal Coupon Living reader will win a $100 Dunkin Donuts Package.

To Enter the Giveaway:

You can enter up to four times – that would mean, leave one to four comments. You do not have to enter more than once. Read more about how to enter giveaways.

1.) Tell me how you like your coffee!

Additional Optional Entries:

2.) Sign up for Frugal Coupon Living Emails. You must confirm your subscription!

3.) Follow Frugal Coupon Living and Dunkin’ Donuts on Facebook. Makes sure to share on Facebook about the giveaway.

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This giveaway ends on Tuesday, May 1 at midnight ET. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond. If I do not hear from the winner by that time, a new winner will be selected. Note winners may not receive the facial tissue box that they voted upon in their first entry.

Please Note: Email entries will not be accepted. If you are reading this giveaway in a reader or in your inbox, please select the post to direct yourself over to the site. Due to time constraints, I am not able to enter email, Twitter, or Facebook entries on my own. Thanks!

Disclosure: For this post, I was provided with a Dunkin’ Donuts package for Review. All opinions expressed are my own and should not be substituted as your own.

Chicken Pita with Cranberry Cucumber Salsa Recipe

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August 20, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Pinterest, Recipe

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Spring is in full bloom and summertime is just around the corner. Summertime nights are best spent catching fireflies, camping out in the backyard and playing outside…not in the kitchen. In the summertime we love to be outside in the backyard playing with our kids. There’s nothing worse than being stuck in the kitchen on a beautiful summer evening. So when you are pressed for time and want something quick, give this summertime recipe a try. It’s full of summertime flavor and is super quick. It seriously takes just 10 minutes to prepare from start to finish. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser at your table this summer.

Ingredients:

Cranberry Cucumber Salsa
1 cucumber
1 5 oz bag of Craisins
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
4 Tbsp of balsamic salad dressing
a pinch of kosher salt
1 Tbsp of sugar
Pita Bread Pockets
Rotisserie chicken (cut into strips)

Preparation:
Peel and wash a cucumber, dice into very small pieces. Combine the first six ingredients into a bowl. Mix together. Set aside. Warm pita pockets in the oven. Slice in half and fill with a few spoonfuls of the cucumber salsa. Add a few strips of sliced rotisserie chicken. Add a few more spoonfuls of cucumber salsa. This dish goes great with some homemade potato chips or sweet potato fries… enjoy!

As you prepare your spring gardens plant herbs and veggies your family will use. Fresh Cilantro and cucumbers are easy to plant and will save you lots of money during the summer. A recipe like this will leave plenty of time for exploring and creating with your children. For more ideas on how to get your kids involved in and out of the kitchen visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.

Giveaway – White Cloud Facial Tissues

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April 8, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Giveaways, Review

I shared with you earlier that something Smarter Just Popped Up from White Cloud. In February, Great Value Brand facial tissues with a new White Cloud Facial Tissue Line in 928 Walmart locations! These new facial tissues will come in different options – 2 ply, 3 ply supreme and 3 ply supreme with lotion. The packs come in both cubes, flats and even multi-packs which range from $.84 to $5.98 in Suggested Retail Value – no breaking the budget!

Right now, on White Clould’s Facebook page, pick up a $.50 off a 90 count pack. This makes a flat 90 count pack only $.34! This is a HUGE saving – over 50% off the Suggested Retail Price. It gives you a GREAT reason to try it out! This coupon is available through 9/3/12.

What has White Cloud Done? White Cloud has studied quality and design. They have created premium tissues and added 16 fun designs perfect for any room of the house. Best of all, the packages are affordable. Staying within White Cloud’s slogan, “The Smart Alternative®” – expect the same quality and value has you have seen before in other White Cloud products.

If you are NOT in one of these 900 Walmart Test Market Locations, don’t worry! You can print a coupon for a bath tissue or paper towel product. Just enter your zip code to find out if you are in one of these 900 test market locations. You can also check it out in their Store Locator.

White Cloud has teamed up with Frugal Coupon Living and is giving FIVE LUCKY Frugal Coupon Living Readers a give package of 6 of the New White Cloud Facial Tissues (3 boxes of 3-Ply Supreme and 3 boxes of 3-Ply Supreme with Lotion.)

Learn more on White Cloud’s Website. Be sure to also follow White Cloud on Twitter and Facebook.

Something Smarter Just Popped Up from White Cloud!

To Enter the Giveaway:

You can enter up to two times – that would mean, leave one or two comments. Read more about how to enter giveaways.

1.) Tell me what you look for when purchasing facial tissue.

Additional Optional Entries:

2.) Sign up for Frugal Coupon Living Emails. You must confirm your subscription!

This giveaway ends on Friday, April 13, 2012 midnight ET. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond. If I do not hear from the winner by that time, a new winner will be selected. Note winners may not receive the facial tissue box that they voted upon in their first entry.

Disclosure: For this post, I was compensated for my Review. All opinions expressed are my own and should not be substituted as your own.

Lemon Cake with Fresh Strawberries

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August 20, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Education, Pinterest

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Spring is in the air, and what better way to welcome a new season than with this delicious lemon cake with fresh strawberries. A local farmer’s market always lends itself to a great family outing. Point out seasonal fruits, like strawberries, to your children. Introduce your children to the men and women who grow food that we eat. This recipe combines the simplicity of a box mix with the sweetness of the season.

Ingredients:

1 box lemon cake (oil, water and eggs as per package instructions)
oversized cupcake pan
strawberries
cream cheese frosting
lemon frosting

To make these mini lemon cakes use an oversized cupcake pan and your favorite lemon cake mix (why reinvent the wheel and spend all your time baking in the kitchen while your family is outside enjoying this beautiful weather, save time and use a mix). Follow package instructions for baking. Once cupcakes are done cooking let them rest on a wire rack to cool down. Once cool slice cupcakes in half and spread on a generous amount of cream cheese frosting. Cut strawberries into thin slices and layer onto cupcake. Place top of cupcake on and use lemon icing to decorate your mini cake. Get creative and use a piping bag to add a little flair to your frosting. Top your cupcake off with a strawberry. Filled with a burst of flavor, this delicious dessert goes well with vanilla ice cream and is sure to be a crowd pleaser this spring.

When trying out your favorite new recipes have your little ones help you in the kitchen. Break out the measuring cups and turn cooking time into learning time. For more ideas on how to get your little ones involved and learning visit www.simplysprouteducate.com.

How to Make a Hair Bow and Bow Holder

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July 21, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Vlog

Hair Bows can be such a mess in our house – especially a home with two young girls. This weekend I took a 16×20 picture frame (no glass or backing) and added some ribbon in 5 straight lines to the window of the frame. I simply hot glued the ribbon to the frame back. I added all my girl’s hair bows. It makes not only for a great organizational tool, but a pretty look on your wall.

If you don’t have a little girl, these bows make precious little gifts and would save some momma a lot of money. So take a look before you pass the concept.

Moss Covered Monogram Craft

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April 1, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Education, Pinterest

Is springtime buzzing with activity at your house? It sure is for us, so we thought we would bring you a simple but buzz worthy creation for your home.

All you’ll need is…

A wooden initial (first or last name will do!)
A sheet of moss (sold in sheets that are folded and bagged at your local craft store)
A hot glue gun
A craft knife
Embellishments such as bees, butterflies optional (found in the florist section of your local craft store)

Unfold the sheet of moss on a flat surface. We recommend laying down an old tablecloth. That makes cleaning up the moss debris easier! With a heated glue gun, outline the initial (the side that you want to cover with moss) with a fair amount of glue. Quickly, arrange your wooden initial on the sheet of moss face side down. Apply a little pressure to make sure the moss has adhered to the initial. Use an craft knife to trim away excess moss. Depending on the season, add embellishments to your initial. We couldn’t resist these little bumblebees. We didn’t have to glue them on; we just tucked their legs in the moss which allows for an easy change out later on. However, a spot of glue on an adornment wouldn’t hurt.

So quick and simple that you can buzz on to your next activity!

For more activities to do with your busy bees at home, visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.

Easter Centerpiece and Chicken & Orzo Recipe

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March 5, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Education, Pinterest, Recipe

Who wants to be in the kitchen when you could be outside enjoying the extra sunlight and spring temperatures in your neck of the woods? We’ve put together a simple one dish wonder for your family to enjoy on a weeknight or on a lazy Sunday. Since Easter is approaching, of course we had to include carrots in our recipe!

Ingredients:

8 ounces dried orzo
2 cups fresh green beans
1 whole roasted deli chicken
1 8 ounce container of semisoft cheese with garlic and herbs (we used the light version)
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 sliced carrots
1/8 tsp of salt
1/8 tsp of ground pepper
2 tablespoons snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley or fresh Sage

Cooking Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch baking dish or 3-quart oval casserole; set aside. Cook orzo according to package directions, adding green beans during last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Meanwhile, cut chicken in 6 pieces; set aside. In large bowl whisk together cheese and milk until combined. Add hot orzo mixture, salt and pepper; stir until coated. Stir in carrots. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Top with chicken pieces. Bake, covered, 30 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley or Sage. Six servings.

Add some chick-a-dee fun to your tabletop with this kid friendly Easter centerpiece. All that you need to complete the look is a large vase and a smaller vase to fit inside the larger one. Have your children help you count out Easter candy of your choosing (we used Peeps and Starburst jellybeans). Pour the jellybeans at the base of the larger vase, layer Peeps in rows until you’ve reached the top of the larger vase. Slide your smaller vase inside, being mindful not to damage your Peeps! Fill the smaller vase with water and your favorite springtime flower.

There you have it, a meal and a centerpiece that will have everyone hopping to the table!

Check out some fun bunny and carrot educational activities at www.simplysprouteducate.com.