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My Child is Prone to Colds (My Solution)

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December 15, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: December 15, 2019
modified datt: December 15,2019

I just shared this on my personal Facebook page and also wanted to share with you all…

My oldest daughter is always getting sick. Chronic runny noses. Occasionally out of school. As a former teacher and a an award winner of perfect attendance in fourth grade, I had to solve this dilemma! So I approached my expert panel of 700 close friends on Facebook and asked them what was the best solution for chronic colds. The frequent answer I got back was Elderberry.

In that Facebook thread, some of the moms I know, shared their talent for creating homemade syrups and their own gummy recipes. I was so proud of them. They deserve a piece of my fourth grade perfect attendance award! I, however, have five kids and a full time job and elderberry syrups was not on my list of things to make in the evening (usually I prefer a good boxed powder macaroni and cheese.) My solution was Amazon Prime.

I picked up these Nature’s Way Sambucus Elderberry Gummies and they are working great. She has not been sick in a month and we have gone through some serious seasons of cold days and warm days (yes, we were an area of the country that was affected by the recent polar vortex.) If you don’t like Nature’s Way brand, there are many other Elderberry Gummies and Elderberry Syrups online. We did try the Sambucol Syrup too and she was not a fan of the syrup in general.)


Right now there is a coupon you can clip if you do subscribe and save with the Nature’s Way brand or like me order right away and get in a few days. Remember prices and coupons are subject to change on Amazon. I have to say that.

She takes them in the evening around dinner time (just the time we chose.) If it is a day where she is getting less sleep from activity or homework or if she is feeling tired or exposed to a cold, we double the dose (morning and night.) Friends told me, when they are sick, they take a dose every two hours. We have not tried that. Please read what is recommended on the back of your bottle.

Let me know how it works for you.

Thanks for sitting through my terrible humor.

Also, I am not a doctor. I am not claiming anything. Just letting you know this seems to have worked for us the past four weeks.

You’re welcome.




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Galentine’s Day Ideas for your Girls Valentines’ Day

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January 5, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Valentine's Day

published date: December 15, 2019
modified datt: January 05,2023

Happy Valentines’ Day or Cynical Schmalentine’s Day! Whether you have a love or hate for February 14th, we have something creative and fun to look at the glass being half full in the middle of February – Galentine’s Day Ideas for your Girls’ Valentine’s Day celebration on February 13th!

Girls Valentine’s Day

Galentine's Day Ideas

If you ever wonder who is the queen of Galentine’s day the answer is Amy Poehler. Why? Well she is planted all over the internet with Galentines day quotes and memes. Even her quotes can be found on Galentine’s Day cards.

She is the queen, she is everyone’s G-Day queen (of hearts!)

What is Galentine’s Day?

“Galentine’s Day” is  Seasons 2, episode 16 of the American comedy television series Parks and Recreation. Fictional character, Leslie (Galentine queen, Amy Poehler) throws her annual “Galentine’s Day” party for her female friends, celebrated the day before Valentine’s Day. Since then, Galatines day has taken off being celebrated by girlfriends, BFFs, mom/daughters, and friends around the world. This celebration turns every sad  Schmalentine’s Day into a festive Girls’ Valentine’s Day celebration!

When is Galentines’s Day

Galentine’s Day is for the single lady and the taken lady. As shared above, Galentine’s Day is celebrated on February 13th. That leaves room for the girls who (dare) have a husband and/or boyfriend to still celebrate February 14th.

To further explain, this Galentine’s Day Quote from Leslie explains it best…

“Every February 13, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies.”

Have Galentine’s Day brunch, breakfast, or even a Girl’s Night Out. Just remember when you celebrate, just like our Galentine’s Queen, have waffles. In her quote …

“Friends, Waffles, Work or Waffles, Friends, Work. Doesn’t matter. Work is third!”

Bring. The. Waffles.


Galentine’s Day Ideas

Gather your lady friends and get ready to show the love! Below are some fun and exciting Galentine’s Day Ideas for you and your girlfriends!  Happy G-Day!

Valentine Games Printables

Keep it lively with these Valentine’s Day games. Choose between Valentine’s Day Minute to Win it Games, Valentine Taboo Game Cards, Valentine Scavenger Hunt and/or Valentine Party Games.

Before you get started, you have to get your Galentine’s Day cards. We love this Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) Parks & Recreation Greeting Card. Quote: Happy Galentine’s Day – Uteruses before Duderuses. (Boy my spell check went crazy with that one!)

Before you do anything, you need to jam.  Get the party hoping with this Galentine’s Day Playlist. We run this world – girls! (Free Trial of Amazon Music Unlimited.)

Your Best Friend Forever better like you a lot, like a real lot! This double-header Heart Breaker Galentines day gift will have her feeling warm inside.

Hosting a Galentine party? Look over a few of our Bachelorette Party ideas and see what you can incorporate into your Galentine’s Day. We are a huge fan of this Adult Drink Piñata | A Beautiful Mess

Make it a night in with the ladies! Celebrate Galentine’s day with a tasty and festive Galentine’s Day dessert charcuterie filled with chocolate, cookies and red and pink candy! Isn’t Megan a genius!? | Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

This was one of our Christmas ideas. Instead of a cookie exchange, host an Earring Exchange. If the holiday season was too busy for you, move this over to a Valentine Earrings Exchange. | Frugal Coupon Living

Speaking of dessert, take a look at this kiss me cake – pucker up! We think this Galentines’ Day Cake goes great with GALlon (notice the pun – wink) of ice cream! | Studio DIY

It doesn’t matter your age, we can all take advice from Seventeen Magazine like what are the All-Time Best Girl Movies. Gather your Girl Movie DVDs and get ready for a girls night in. PJs required. (Photo Source Unknown)

When watching these Rom-Com (romantic comedy) movies, add this Rom-Com Bingo Game from Frugal Coupon Living. (Enter your email address here to get this free printable!)

By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

Speaking of Slumber Parties, Studio DIY has all the tips including the most amazing BFF cake and a printable game of Mash!

When gathering together the troops, add this Galentine’s Day Meme to your email evite!

A Fashionable Hostess would have some of the cutest ideas for throwing the Best Galentine’s Day Party. Grab these cursive love stirs or cocktail picks.

These are sold out, but I bet you could make a special order of these Anti-Valentine’s Day Conversation Hearts from Milk & Honey.

Who doesn’t love chocolate on GALentine’s Day? These delicious pretzel bites are surrounded in a bed of chocolate and topped with a cute little heart! Send them to the ones you love – your girlfriends! | Wilton

Set up a Waffle Bar like this idea from Veronica. “We need to remember what’s important in life: friends, waffles, work. Or waffles, friends, work. Doesn’t matter, but work is third.” Parks & Rec Galentine’s Day Quote.

Is coloring relaxing? Grab these Galentine’s Day: 20 Hand-Drawn Cards to Tear, Color and Share with Your Favorite Ladies.

All the foil Galentine’s Day balloons you could use for your gal pal celebration!

Hosting Galentine’s day brunch? Ladies breakfast, brunch or lunch, add this Mimosa Bar from Take Time for Style.

Randi at Randi Garrett Design hosted a Galentine’s Day breakfast and had calligraphy lessons for the girls. Isn’t’ that so creative? Grab your Hand Lettering book!

Bulls-eye. Follow the steps of this DIY Balloon Pop (Carnival Style!) from Handmade Charlotte.

Sweet LemonMADE founded the cutest napkins “Fries before guys!” (Similar Fries Before Guys napkins here.)


Galentines Valentine's Day

Make a cake! Enjoy these Valentine Cake Ideas including February Cakes, Cupcakes, & Cake Pops. Pin to Pinterest.

Who cares if no one is getting married – there are plenty of girl inspired ideas in this Bachelorette Party list. Pin to Pinterest.

It doesn’t have to be a sleepover but you can channel your inner girl self with these Slumber Party Ideas – some overlap with our Gal-entine’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Elf on the Shelf Trees for Sale

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September 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 15, 2019
modified datt: September 22,2020

Elf on the Shelf Trees for Sale. Grab Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and create this adorable little Christmas Tree Patch. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Trees for Sale

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past six years. 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!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Elf Trees for Sale

Look who opened a tree lot, our Elf friend himself. Bring your child some Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and have fun creating a Christmas tree lot with these Christmas cakes.


Elf on the Shelf Tree Lot

A few supplies are needed to create an Elf on the Shelf tree lot with Little Debbie Cakes.

  • The Elf on the Shelf doll
  • Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes
  • White Cardstock
  • Bamboo stick or paper straw
  • Marker
  • Tape


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!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads
We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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!

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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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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52 Week Savings Plan – Printable Challange PDF

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June 27, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: December 14, 2019
modified datt: June 27,2020

52 Week Savings Plan. In one year’s time you could save $2620! This 52 Week Savings challenge is a printable PDF you can download and start following in the new year. Happy savings!

We know this year is coming to an end and we are bringing you all the challenges to clean up your home (with our monthly declutter your home checklist) and now your bank account.

We have a 52 Week Savings Plan! This Printable Challenge PDF is a chart to guide you $2,620. Seriously, what would you do with that money?

52 Weeks of Savings

What is a 52 Week Money Challenge? This 52 Weeks of Savings challenge is an incremental savings plan that will help you save money throughout the year. The idea is simple: start the year off by saving $10 the first week, and then put away an additional amount each week after that for 52 weeks. At the end of the year, you’ll save $2,620!

Looking for ways to save? Follow this 30-Day No Spend Challenge with also lists creative ways to save including free activities to fill your weekend (and week).

52 Week Savings Plan

We offer a 52 week savings plan to save you $2,620. I really encourage you to follow this plan. Don’t skip weeks. Save the amount it says each week.  If saving this much is out of your budget, adjust the plan to save half of what it listed each week. That means if $10 is listed, save $5. Next year, if your budget is not as tight, save the amount listed!

The weeks go in this order. Save $10, save $25, save $50, save $75, save $100. Then you repeat the steps backward. Save $75, save $50, save $25, save $10.  So in 9 weeks, you are only saving $100 once. However, you are saving $10, $25, $50, and $75 twice in that nine week period. Does that make sense?

52 Week Savings Plan Amounts

Save $10: Week 1, Week 9, Week 17, Week 25, Week 33, Week 41, Week 49

Save $25: Week 2, Week 8, Week 10, Week 16, Week 18, Week 24, Week 26, Week 32, Week 34, Week 40, Week 42, Week 48, Week 50

Save $50: Week 3, Week 7, Week 11, Week 15, Week 19, Week 23, Week 27, Week 31, Week 35, Week 39, Week 43, Week 47, Week 51

Save $75: Week 4, Week 6, Week 12, Week 14, Week 20, Week 22, Week 28, Week 30, Week 36, Week 38, Week 44, Week 46, Week 52

Save $100:  Week 5, Week 13, Week 21, Week 29, Week 37, Week 45

How Does that Savings Plan Add Up?

The $10 weeks will save you $70 (7 weeks).

The $25 weeks will save you $325 (13 weeks).

The $50 weeks will save you $650 (13 weeks).

The $75 weeks will save you $975 (13 weeks).

The $100 weeks will save you $600 (6 weeks).

Total is $2620!

Kids Savings Tracker

Also check out this free printable. In the form of a game, your children can print this Savings Tracker for Kids and save $175. Comes in two forms. One that is already colored for you, or one you can color yourself!

Print Kids Savings Challenge and Game



52 Week Savings Challenge PDF Printable

Get all of our free printables including this 52 Week Savings Challenge. Subscribe and look for a link and password in our inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables.

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Download and Print this 52 Week Savings Challenge!

How to Print at Staples

  1. Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
  2. Sign in or create a Staples account.
  3. Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
  4. Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
  5. Go to Start Project.
  6. Go to Documents Printing.
  7. Select Browse.
  8. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
  9. In the left column, choose add file(s).
  10. Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
  11. Add more files or select the blue upload button.
  12. Select done.
  13. Give your job a name in the top left column.
  14. Choose color or B&W.
  15. Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
  16. Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
  17. I changed my media to 8.5×11  67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
  18. Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
  19. Proceed to checkout.

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 2019 The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

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

Ready for the ultimate challenge? Get both! We will give you the 52 Week Savings Challenge and the Declutter Your Home Checklist. Subscribe and look for a link and password in our inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables.

It’s the KonMari Method of cleaning your home and your savings account!


Get Organized! These Home Organizational Printables will get your home in line! Pin to Pinterest.

Have a space that keeps your life together. These Family Command Center Ideas will give you inspiration. Pin to Pinterest.



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Elf Ideas | Punny Ice Ice Baby Printable

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December 14, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 14, 2019
modified datt: December 14,2019

Will Elf ever stop? Yo, I don’t know but we are back with a punny elf idea. Print this Ice Ice Baby printable for a elf humor. New creative, original, and funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Punny Elf Ice Ice Baby Printable

Punny Elf on the Shelf Idea - Funny Ice Ice Baby Elf Joke

All right stop, collaborate and listen, we are back with a new Elf on the Shelf Edition

In all seriousness, how are you holding up? If your elf came back at Thanksgiving, we are about half way through our Elf on the Shelf Season. Don’t forget we have daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas in the months of November and December.

Will it ever stop? Yo, I don’t know

Sorry, I am trying to be serious. The lyrics are just rolling in my head. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

Punny Ice Ice Baby Printable

Love it or leave it, You better gain way, You better hit bull’s eye, The kid don’t play!

So you may get an enjoy this Elf on the Idea more than your kids. Incorporate a kids joke and some punny humor with this Ice Ice Baby Printable. For photography purposes, our baby is out of the freezer, but we suggest you leave your baby doll in the freezer surrounded by ice cubes.

Ice ice baby, Ice ice baby…

Ice Ice Baby Printable Elf on the Shelf Idea

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

Grab one of your child’s baby doll for this Elf on the Shelf Idea. If you adopted a Girl Baby Elf like us, you can use this printable for your Baby Elf on the Shelf.

  • The Elf on the Shelf
  • Baby Doll or Baby Elf
  • Ice Ice Baby Printable (see below)

You can use all of these same Elf on the Shelf supplies and also do our Acute Baby Elf idea and printable.


Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

Because we know this half way point can be such a challenge, we want to remind you about all of our Free Elf on the Shelf Printables.

We love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!


Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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!

And of course, don’t forget to tweet – this one tags Vanilla Ice directly! Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

Will Elf ever stop? Yo, I don't know but we're back with a punny elf idea. Print this Ice Ice Baby printable for elf humor @vanillaice New funny @elfontheshelf Ideas daily on @FrugalCouponMom #FrugalCouponLiving #ElfontheShelf #vanillaice #freeprintables Click to Tweet

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.

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads


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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | OREO Toothpaste

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December 13, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 13, 2019
modified datt: December 13,2019

Ready for more bathroom shenanigans? Try this OREO toothpaste prank. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf OREO Toothpaste Prank

Elf Toothpaste OREO Bathroom prank

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past six years. 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!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Elf on the Shelf Bathroom Prank

Sometimes Elf is sweet and sometimes he is just so naughty.

In this silly Elf on the Shelf idea, Elf is filling the inside of OREOs with toothpaste – gross!

Also look at our Dollar Tree April Fool’s Day pranks. Many of these can be used for a naughty Elf on the Shelf

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

  • The Elf on the Shelf doll
  • OREOs
  • Toothpaste
  • Humor


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!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!


Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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!

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

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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What’s Up Pudding Cup Valentine

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December 13, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Valentine's Day

published date: December 13, 2019
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What’s Up Pudding Cup Valentines for Kids. Easy to make with a simple download, scissors and tape. Add a spoon and snack cup and you are all set for these DIY Valentine Ideas.

What’s Up Pudding Cup Valentine

What's Up Pudding Cup Valentine

Valentine for Kids

I am all about the at home printable to make things simple for Valentines Day. When preparing Valentines for kids, I always look for a printable that pairs well with something I can pick up from Amazon or even my local grocery store. That is why we love our Popcorn Valentine, Sharpie Valentine for Teachers, and Goldfish Valentine.

Visit our printable Valentines for kids!

If you are trying to perfect the perfect Valentine for the kids, try this What’s Up Pudding Cup Valentine. On your next grocery run, pick up enough pudding cups for the students in your child’s class and pair with our printable gift tag. Tie off with twine and a spoon!

Edible Valentines for Kids

Pudding Cup Valentine Supplies

Like I said above, very few supplies are needed for this Pudding Cup Valentine.

  • Pudding Cups (get enough to match the number of students in the class)
  • Pudding cup printable (see below)
  • Scissors
  • Cardstock
  • Tape
  • Optional: spoon (we think pink or red is adorable!)
  • Optional: ribbon or string (we love red and white baker’s twine)



Pudding Cup Valentine Printables for Kids

What’s Up Pudding Cup Directions

Not too many directions and probably a very straight forward process.

First, print the valentines on cardstock

Second, lay your pudding cup over the gift tag, tracing the shape of the pudding cup to the gift tag. Cut out around outer edge.

Fill out each to and from before the next step.

Next, tape the valentines on top of each pudding cup.

We like to tie a spoon with twine or a ribbon to the back of the cup and tie a bow around the center of the cup (optional).

I would attach a piece of tape in the pack of the pudding cup to hold the twine/ribbon in place.

Gift your What’s Up Valentine Pudding Cup and enjoy!

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

Pudding Cup Valentine Download

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What's Up Pudding Cup Valentine for Kids

How to Print Valentines at Staples

  1. Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
  2. Sign in or create a Staples account.
  3. Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
  4. Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
  5. Go to Start Project.
  6. Go to Documents Printing.
  7. Select Browse.
  8. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
  9. In the left column, choose add file(s).
  10. Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
  11. Add more files or select the blue upload button.
  12. Select done.
  13. Give your job a name in the top left column.
  14. Choose color or B&W.
  15. Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
  16. Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
  17. I changed my media to 8.5×11  67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
  18. Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
  19. Proceed to checkout.

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 2019 The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.


Make your own Valentine Mailbox with these DIY Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Frugal DIY Kids Valentine Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Free AmazonFresh Trial

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February 1, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: December 13, 2019
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All you need to know about Amazon Fresh. AmazonFresh free trial and promo codes. Monthly memberships fees, what groceries you can purchase, how to cancel Amazon Fresh membership and more.

AmazonFresh & What You Need to Know

Are you anxious to get on the AmazonFresh bandwagon? Have you heard of it in passing and have no idea what it is? We have answers for both those eager to began and those left scratching their head.

If you could have groceries and other household essentials delivered to your house, would you do it? Why, yes! AmazonFresh gives you the chance to buy budget-friendly groceries online, schedule a delivery, and get it fast and fresh, straight to your door. Imagine the time this saves wondering the aisles of a grocery store with three kids asking for this and that. Imagine the money saved by frivolous items not entering your grocery cart, only buying the things you need!

Become a Prime Member

The first step to taking advantage of AmazonFresh is to become an Amazon Prime Member. If you’re not a member, you’ll need to become one to take advantage of Amazon Fresh. If you are not a Prime Member, when you sign up for an AmazonFresh Free Trial, you’ll also be signed up for a Prime Free Trial. So, you’ll essentially get to try the best of the best for free!

Grab a Free Trial of Amazon Prime. Students get a 6-Month Free Trial of Amazon Prime plus exclusive savings.

As a Amazon Prime Member, you can get 2-hour delivery with Amazon Fresh.

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Becoming an AmazonFresh Member

After you have done the free trial of AmazonFresh and you decide that this is something you want to do, you will be charged $14.99 a month. The Prime Membership will be $10.99 a month. You may think this seems like a lot, but for fresh food to be delivered to your front door, this is a small price to pay!

Note. There was a $299 Amazon Fresh Yearly membership that no longer exists. At $14.99 and monthly Fresh commitments, this is the better way to go.

AmazonFresh Promo Code

Currently there is an Amazon Fresh Promo Code! First-time customers for $10 off your first AmazonFresh order after spending $35 or more. Use coupon code GROCERY10 to get the deal! Note Amazon Coupon Codes and Discount Codes are subject to change.

AmazonFresh Delivery Areas

If you’re in a major Metro area in the USA, then AmazonFresh is coming for you. AmazonFresh is available in all major metro areas, so they might already be available in your area. You will just need to enter in your zip code when you sign up. You’ll want to check for availability in your area.

Perfect. What can I buy?

What Kinds of Food Can I Get with AmazonFresh?

You may be wondering what kind of food you can get with AmazonFresh. Well, you’re in luck because you can get a ton of different foods with this amazing delivery system from Amazon.

  • Meat and Seafood
  • Frozen items
  • Drinks
  • Snack foods
  • Dairy
  • Cheese
  • Eggs
  • Produce

Really you can get it all. Consider filling your entire grocery cart online. There should be little reason you would have to go in a physical grocery store.

How Can I Order Online?

You will want to start shopping with AmazonFresh, but how do you get started? You’ll want to head to AmazonFresh and sign up to start shopping.

Once you are signed up, you can start adding things to your cart. Want Organic foods? You can add those items to your cart? You can also order prepared foods, fresh vegetables, organic foods, and other foods from your local market.

Click on each product to add it to your cart. Each product will have a description right beside it, so you know what you’re ordering. Fill up your cart, check out, and in no time you have your delicious fresh groceries headed to your door.

Why Use AmazonFresh?

Amazon Fresh makes sense because you can get groceries and other fresh items delivered right to your front door. After a long day at work or wrestling with kids, you don’t always want to go to the store.

AmazonFresh has solved the problem that a lot of people have. How do you go to the store, while you have multiple kids and you’re tired? AmazonFresh is the answer.

Have you used AmazonFresh? What did you think about it? I’d love to hear your thoughts and opinions.

How to Cancel Amazon Fresh

It is incredibly easy to Cancel AmazonFresh Subscription. You can even cancel AmazonFresh free trial before you are charged with your first free.

How to Cancel Amazon Fresh Membership

To cancel Amazon Fresh, go to your account on Amazon.

Next, select “Manage Prime Membership.”

Select “Manage Fresh Add-on” under the Fresh section.

You can end a paid membership by selecting “End Membership” on the left side. If you ended up paying and haven’t used the AmazonFresh benefits, you are eligible for a full refund!

If you are in an AmazonFresh free trial, select “Do not continue.”

Easy. Peasy.

I hardly ever go to the grocery store and use Peapod to get our groceries from store to home. Take a look at Peapod Online Grocery Delivery. Pin to Pinterest.

You can also test a trial of Instacart where you can order groceries from many locations at once! Pin to Pinterest.



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