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FREE Back to School Printables

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August 2, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back to School Series, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Free, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media

published date: August 02, 2015
modified datt: August 02,2021

Preparing for the first day of school? Grab these free back to school printables. This list includes first day of school gifts for teachers, first day of school signs, back to school worksheets, free lunch note printables, back to school checklist, school fonts, DIY school supplies and more.

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The kids have been home for a few months playing, exploring and growing and it’s time to head back to school. Make it memorable with these FREE Back to School Printables! A new classroom, supplies, clothes, the list goes on and it can be overwhelming. Check out the checklists that will help you keep it all together. You don’t have to be super crafty to make your ‘1st Day of’ photos fabulous, just print any one of these adorable graphics for your child to pose with on their first day and you’ll have that sweet memory forever.  From fonts to labels, Teacher Gifts and more these printables have you covered!

Get the kids excited and have little fun collecting school supplies with a Back to School Scavenger hunt! 20 fun Back to School Themed treasure hunt riddles. This at home scavenger hunt leads them through a series of clues to collect their back to school supplies.

As a reminder, we have a wide selection of free printables for school and for the entire year! Enter your email address below.

The Best Back to School Printables Free

Keep in mind a few of these free back to school printables are no longer free. The majority are.

FREE Back to School Photo Checklist from Simple as That Blog

FREE Backpack Tag from Lolly Jane

FREE Back to School Countdown Banner from The Idea Room

FREE Back to School I Spy Game from Simple Play Ideas

FREE Back to School Photo Prop Hashtags from Tatertots & JELLO

FREE Back to School Lunchbox Notes from Frugal Coupon Living

Free Back to School Lunch Box Notes and Weekly Lunch Planner from Frugal Coupon Living

Thanks A Latte Printable from Frugal Coupon Living

FREE Back to School Notes Printable from Reasons to Skip the Housework

FREE School Fonts from Lolly Jane

FREE First Day of School Printables Round-Up on Frugal Coupon Living

FREE This Book Belongs To Printables from Orange You Lucky

FREE Personalized Back to School Printable Labels Set from World Label

FREE First Day of School Survival Kit from Bee in our Bonnet (unavailable)

FREE Back to School Printable Checklist from Classy Clutter

FREE First Day of School Note and Gift Idea from The Reformed Idealist Mom

FREE All About Me First Day of School Printables from Yellow Bliss Road

FREE Printable Bookmarks from Alpha Mom

FREE Keep Calm and Teach On Back to School Note and Pencil Vase Craft on Frugal Coupon Living

FREE If You Give A Teacher A Cookie Printable and First Day of School Gift Idea from Thrifty Handmade Days

FREE My First Day Printable Memories Page from Sister’s Suitcase

FREE Back to School Chart Printable from The 36th Avenue

FREE School Binder Printable from Thrifty Handmade Days

FREE Back to School Clothing Day of the Week Labels from Classy Clutter

FREE Back to School Morning Routine Printables from Yellow Bliss Road

FREE Back to School Party Printables from The Dating Divas

FREE You Rule Snack Bag Wraps from Thrifty Handmade Days

FREE First Day of School Teacher Gift from Whipper Berry

FREE Back to School Photo Booth Props from Kristen Duke Photography

FREE Teacher Questionaire from Yesterday on Tuesday

FREE Back to School Smile Catcher from Kiki Comin

FREE DIY Homework Notebook Printable from The Idea Room

FREE After School Checklist from Whipper Berry

FREE Note from Home Printable from Today’s Creative Life

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Save these Memorable First Day of School Ideas & Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

Bingo games are perfect for class parties and fillers, year-around. Save these Themed Bingo Game Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look as well at these Kids DIY Back to School Crafts & School Supplies. Pin to Pinterest.

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Also enjoy our First Day of School Snacks. Pin to Pinterest.

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Kids DIY Back to School Crafts & School Supplies

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July 29, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Summer

published date: July 26, 2015
modified datt: July 29,2021

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Kids DIY Back to School Crafts & School Supplies

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It’s time to start thinking about heading Back To School. Didn’t we just get out? If you are looking for some creative things to do with the kids this summer, why not consider Back to School Crafts and DIY Activities that make the kids excited for the bell to ring! Use the time you have now to get your craft on and check out all of these fun ideas! From personalized bookmarks, pens and pencils to Teacher gifts and awesome organization ideas, this list will inspire you!

We think we have the perfect round-up of  Kids’ DIY Back to School Crafts for your Homemade School Supplies.

While you collect your child’s school supplies hold off on giving them anything. Take your kids on a Back to School Scavenger Hunt. 20 fun Back to School Themed treasure hunt riddles. This at home scavenger hunt leads them through a series of clues to collect their back to school supplies.

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1.) Pencil Vase from Frugal Coupon Living

2) Fabric Covered Books from Two Twenty One

3.) Organize Your Art with Design Improvised

4.) Reusable Snack Bags from Back to Her Roots


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5.) Apple Mason Jar Pencil Holder from Tilly’s Nest

6.) Crayon Holder from a Knife Block from Thrift Diving

7.) Art Desk from a Cupboard Board from U Create Crafts

8.) Chalkboard Lunch Boxes from Dukes and Duchesses

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9.) Fabric Clipboards from Crazy Little Projects

10.) Pencil Pouch Tutorial from The Pink Doormat

11.) Washi Tape Pencils from The Pink Doormat

12.)  Create a Homework Station by Dawn Nicole

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13.) Create a Back to School Chart from The 36th Avenue

14.) DIY Stamped Pencils from Camille Styles

15.) FREE DIY Backpack Tag from Lolly Jane

16.) Make a Backpack Wall from Scatter Shot Dot

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17.) Homework Station Turn Table from Mom Time Out

18.) Tape Binders from Aunt Peaches

19.) DIY School Notebook from Oh My Crafts

20.) Make a Family Command Center from Achieving Creative Order

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21.) Bow Bookmark from Sugar Bee Crafts

22.) Monster Bookmarks from Instructables

23.) Year Journal from Happy Clippings

24.) DIY Neon Pens from Madigan Made

Shown in the larger collage:

25.) DIY Wall Mount Bookshelf from It’s Overflowing

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This year thank a teacher with a DIY gift! These are the perfect Thanks A Latte Printable – pair with a gift card. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our DIY Pencil Case with a Ziploc and Duct Tape. Pin to Pinterest.

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Also make these DIY Painted Boxes for School Supplies. Pin to Pinterest.

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Also enjoy our First Day of School Snacks. Pin to Pinterest.

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The Back to School Printables are a real gem! Pin to Pinterest.

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Creative and Easy First Day of School Snacks

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July 29, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media, Summer

published date: August 09, 2015
modified datt: July 29,2021

Who doesn’t a love a little fun with food? These 35 food crafts provide creative and easy first day of school snacks for your kids. Warning, these schoolyard snacks might be too cute to eat!
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Ready for back to school? The kids will be excited and then exhausted! Give them a creative fun after school snack that will give them a pep in their step when they get home and gear them up for … homework time!

What are some good snacks for school?

The best snacks for school are healthy and build brain power instead of providing sugar that will later drop in the day and create an afternoon crash. It’s important to provide you child with protein, a small amount of carbohydrates and healthy sugars. You also want to be aware of allergies in the classroom and know the rules for sending in such snacks such a peanuts and dairy allergies.

Some good snacks for school include

  • Trail mix

  • Cheese sticks

  • Fruit

  • Apple sauce

  • Yogurt sticks

  • Veggie sticks

  • Wheat crackers

  • Goldfish

  • Individually wrapped non-perishable snacks

It’s okay, as well, to offer a fun school snack for a special occasion like a birthday treat or the first day of school!

School Snacks

These schoolyard snacks would be great to pack in their lunches. They’re perfect for a school playdate, classroom school snack for students and a sweet treat for the teacher (let’s not forget our wonderful educators!) I encourage you to have them help in the preparation process. The only thing they’ll love more than making these snacks is eating them!

These schoolyard snacks are excellent for a tasty treat and create fun Back to School Traditions. Healthy snack for kids options including fruit on a stick but also a tasty treat like back to school apple rice kripsies treat – with a secrete candy for a steam!

Apple Rice Krispie Treats from Gourmet Month Ego

Banana Splits on a Stick on Frugal Coupon Living

Graham Crackers Pencils on Frugal Coupon Living

School Bus Treat from Happy Home Fairy

Apple Oreo Pops from Frugal Coupon Living.

You Are One Smart Cookie from Jaseys Crazy Daisy

Apples and apples and more apples make up these back to school snacks for students.

Apple Donuts from Frugal Coupon Living

Donut Sandwich from Super Healthy Kids

Apple Sauce Cupcakes from Parenting.com

Chalkboard Cookies and Edible Chalk from Frugal Coupon Living.

Pencil Push Up Pops from Bakerella

Apple Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living

For these first day of school snacks we are adding in a few fruit kabobs, a back to school lunch trail mix and even kissing hand cookies!

Fruit and Cheese Kabobs from My Baking Addiction

Woodland Owl Bagel from Frugal Coupon Living

Owl and Tree Snack from Meet the Dubiens (link no longer available)

FREE You Rule Snack Bag Wraps from Thrifty Handmade Days

Back to School Snack Mix from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons

The Kissing Hand Cookies from Kidney Garden

These back to the schoolyard snack ideas include such a unique lunch entrée, an edible wrapped candy pencil craft (no spreading germs) and a cute healthy snack for kids that looks like a snail!

Snail Snack and Bug from goodNes (no longer available)

FREE Printable Your’e O-FISH-ALLY a Second Grader (and other grades) from The Bubbly Blonde Teacher

Deep Dish Cupcakes from Plain Chicken

Back to School Rice Krispie Treats from Frugal Coupon Living

Peanut Butter Banana Roll Ups from Cincy Shopper

ROLO Pencil Treat from Live Laugh Growe

More creative school snacks like apple nachos, chalk board cookies, and tasty roll-up grilled cheese.

Grilled Cheese Roll-ups from Coupon Clipping Cook

Homemade Fruit Roll-ups from Raining Hot Coupons

No Bake Cereal Bars from Reasons to Skip Housework

Fruit Salad Ice Cream Cones from Bakers Royale

Blackboard Graham Crackers from Crissy Crafts

Apple Nachos from Frugal Coupon Living

Down to the last few tasty and easy snacks for kids. Hopefully you were able to celebrate the first day of school with a tasty treat and some good memories!

Apple Pretzels from Make Bake Celebrate we also like these from Two Sister Crafting.

This Year is Going to Rock Pop Rocks from Doodle Bugs Teaching

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich Cookies from Munchkins Munchies (unavailable now)

Owl Pancakes from Little Nummies (unavailable now)

Apple Shaped Cupcakes from Make and Takes

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Take the kids on an adventure with this Back to School Treasure Hunt. It’s a school supply scavenger hunt with 20 at home clues at they hunt for their back to school school supplies.

Don’t forget these Memorable First Day of School ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Back to School Rice Krispie Treats

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July 9, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Crafts, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: August 17, 2015
modified datt: July 09,2018

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Back to School Rice Krispie Treats

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We shared with you so many wonderful and easy Back to School Kid’s Snack Ideas. How about these fun Rice Krispie Treats?! These treats would be perfect to make for the class the first week of school. In true Back to School fashion, they’re decorated with bright primaries and embellished with edible decorations! You could also package them individually and sell at a Bake Sale Fundraiser! Rice Krispie Treats are so easy, your kids will love to help you make them. A quick tip: Put a little butter on your hands before you press them into the pan, they won’t stick to your hands. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
  • Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
  • 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 cup Wilton red melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton blue melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton green melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton yellow melting chips
  • Wilton edible Apple decorations
  • Optional: Wilton edible ABC’s decorations

Directions:

  1. Line a 9×12 pan with foil and spray with Pam. Set aside.
  2. In a large sauce pan, melt butter over low heat.
  3. And marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
  4. Once marshmallows are melted, remove from heat and stir in the cereal and salt until well-coated.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, transfer the Rice Krispies to prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
  6. Cool completely in pan.
  7. With a metal spatula, loosen the Rice Krispies from the pan. Invert the Rice Krispies onto a plate.
  8. Let cool completely before cutting into 8-12 even pieces.
  9. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton red chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  10. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton blue chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  11. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton green chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  12. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton yellow chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  13. Before icing dries, firmly apply Wilton edible Apple decorations and ABC’s to each Rice Krispies bar.

ENJOY!

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Back to School Rice Krispie Treats

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
  • Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
  • 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 cup Wilton red melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton blue melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton green melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton yellow melting chips
  • Wilton edible Apple decorations
  • Optional: Wilton edible ABC’s decorations

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×12 pan with foil and spray with Pam. Set aside.
  2. In a large sauce pan, melt butter over low heat.
  3. And marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
  4. Once marshmallows are melted, remove from heat and stir in the cereal and salt until well-coated.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, transfer the Rice Krispies to prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
  6. Cool completely in pan.
  7. With a metal spatula, loosen the Rice Krispies from the pan. Invert the Rice Krispies onto a plate.
  8. Let cool completely before cutting into 8-12 even pieces.
  9. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton red chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  10. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton blue chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  11. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton green chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  12. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton yellow chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  13. Before icing dries, firmly apply Wilton edible Apple decorations and ABC’s to each Rice Krispies bar.

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Don’t forget these Back to School Kid’s Snack Ideas.  Pin to Pinterest.

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Don’t forget these easy to make and delicious Apple Cupcakes! Pin to Pinterest.

Just to add a touch of fun – grab these FREE Printable Lunch Notes. I think the best way to allow these to last is to laminate them at the start of the school year. This is my favorite laminator (by far) – so worth the low price!




Check out these other Back to School Frugal Coupon Living FREEBIES and Crafts:

More in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox!

  • Project Lunchbox Intro – Pin It
  • ABC School Days Theme – Pin It
  • Shark Week Lunch Theme – Pin It
  • Camping Theme Lunch – Pin It
  • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Theme – Pin It
  • Bug Lunch Theme – Pin It
  • Birthday Lunch Theme – Pin It
  • FREE Printable Lunch Notes – Pin It
  • Keep Calm and Teach On FREE Printable and Pencil Vase – Pin It
  • Face Fruit and Food Stickers and FREE Lunch Notes – Pin It
  • FREE First day of School Printables – Pin It
  • FREE Last Day of School too – Pin It)
  • DIY Welcome Back to School Apple Lunch Sack Craft – Pin It
  • DIY Uncrustables Sandwiches – Pin It

Also check out Back to School Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

Looking for more Rice Krispie Treats? We have some for every season!



  • Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats – Pin to Pinterest
  • Green Marshmallow Rice Krispie Treat Monsters – Pin to Pinterest
  • Conversation Hearts Rice Krispies Treats – Pin to Pinterest
  • Turkey Rice Krispie Treats – Pin to Pinterest
  • Patriotic Rice Krispies Pops – Pin to Pinterest
  • Coffeee Cocoa Rice Krispies Treats Football – Pin to Pinterest
  • Mashmallow Rice Krispie Treat Snowmen – Pin to Pinterest
  • Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats – Pin to Pinterest
  • Easter Carrot Rice Krispies Treats – Pin to Pinterest

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Back to School Apple Cupcakes

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August 3, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Crafts, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: August 15, 2015
modified datt: August 03,2017

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Apple Cupcakes

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Can you believe we are already talking back to school?! Beyond supplies and everything else that comes with starting school again, getting teachers a little treat to begin the school year is a great idea! Why not make them something? Any teacher would love these adorable cupcakes made to look like an apple! Make a tray of them and put in the Teacher’s Lunchroom or Main Office. They’re so easy to make and will be a huge hit! My kids would agree that a few set aside to enjoy after school on the first day is a good idea too!

Cake Ingredients:

  • 1 box White Cake Mix + box ingredients
  • Red Cupcake Liners

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1 cup softened Butter
  • 3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • Red Food Coloring
  • Red Sparkling Sugar
  • 12 Tootsie Roll Midgies
  • Green Fruit Rollups or Green M&Ms

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven and line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. Prepare batter according to box directions.
  3. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake according to box directions for cupcakes.
  4. Allow to cool completely.
  5. Whip butter and vanilla for until fluffy.
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  7. Add milk until you reach desired consistency.
  8. Add food coloring to acheive pink/red color.
  9. Frost each cupcake.
  10. Sprinkle with red sparkling sugar.
  11. Insert Tootsie Roll in middle to make stem.
  12. If using Rollups, cut 2 leaves for each cupcake and put in place or if using M&Ms, place 2 M&Ms to represent leaves.
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Back to School Apple Cupcakes

  • Author: Ashley from Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box White Cake Mix + box ingredients
  • Red Cupcake Liners
  • 1 cup softened Butter
  • 3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • Red Food Coloring
  • Red Sparkling Sugar
  • 1 cup softened Butter
  • 3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • Red Food Coloring
  • Red Sparkling Sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. Prepare batter according to box directions.
  3. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake according to box directions for cupcakes.
  4. Allow to cool completely.
  5. Whip butter and vanilla for until fluffy.
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  7. Add milk until you reach desired consistency.
  8. Add food coloring to acheive pink/red color.
  9. Frost each cupcake.
  10. Sprinkle with red sparkling sugar.
  11. Insert Tootsie Roll in middle to make stem.
  12. If using Rollups, cut 2 leaves for each cupcake and put in place or if using M&Ms, place 2 M&Ms to represent leaves.

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Don’t forget these Back to School Kid’s Snack Ideas.  Pin to Pinterest.

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Want another back to school idea – we love this Taco Bento Box with FREE Printable Lunch Notes!  Pin to Pinterest.

Just to add a touch of fun – grab these FREE Printable Lunch Notes. I think the best way to allow these to last is to laminate them at the start of the school year. This is my favorite laminator (by far) – so worth the low price!




Check out these other Back to School Frugal Coupon Living FREEBIES and Crafts:

More in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox!

  • Project Lunchbox Intro – Pin It
  • ABC School Days Theme – Pin It
  • Shark Week Lunch Theme – Pin It
  • Camping Theme Lunch – Pin It
  • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Theme – Pin It
  • Bug Lunch Theme – Pin It
  • Birthday Lunch Theme – Pin It
  • FREE Printable Lunch Notes – Pin It
  • Keep Calm and Teach On FREE Printable and Pencil Vase – Pin It
  • Face Fruit and Food Stickers and FREE Lunch Notes – Pin It
  • FREE First day of School Printables – Pin It
  • FREE Last Day of School too – Pin It)
  • DIY Welcome Back to School Apple Lunch Sack Craft – Pin It
  • DIY Uncrustables Sandwiches – Pin It

Also check out Back to School Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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How to Connect as a College Freshman

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February 12, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: July 12, 2016
modified datt: February 12,2017

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How to Connect as a College Freshman

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College can be a scary time in your life. From leaving home and meeting new people to becoming an adult and having responsibilities life is changing and pulling you along with it. However, as life changes it’s still important to make connections, build relationships, and enjoy life around you. Here are some great ways to get connected in college:

Volunteer in the Community

Organizations, parks, and community outreach programs are always seeking out healthy college students to volunteer in the community. This is a great way to meet other college students with like minds. If you want to volunteer and make other friends who share your love for others, talk to your advisor about ways you can volunteer in the community.

Go to Sports Events

Whether you are a sports fan or not, sports events are great ways to meet new people. Trust me, there will be some other poor soul who got dragged to the game and needs someone to hang with. Break out of your comfort zone and stop by track events, basketball games, soccer games, and football games. You are sure to find various people to chat with.

Get Involved in School Activities

It is always important to go to class and study, but if you don’t get out there, you won’t meet anyone new. If you like drama, get involved in the drama club. If you like to study, join a study group. Look on billboards, in the registrar office, and throughout campus for opportunities to get involved in activities you enjoy.

Join a Church or Religious Organization

Not all colleges offer religious opportunities. If you are religious, look out into the city for places of worship. Join a church that fits your views and get involved. College is the time to step out in the world and find what makes you happy.

Get Involved in Rushing

Don’t know what rushing is? Well, you’re not the only college student that doesn’t know. Rushing is the first step of deciding whether or not you want to be in a fraternity or sorority. Rush week is the week you get involved in going to parties or social opportunities in which you can learn more about them or you can just enjoy the social event by socializing with others. If you are really interested in a fraternity or sorority, here are a few things to look into:

  • Ask about the history of the sorority or fraternity.
  • Find out if they participate in any community service events.
  • Find out the day to day operations of the fraternity or sorority.
  • Find out if they share the same interests or hobbies as you do.
  • Determine the cost of housing, food, and commitments.
  • You may, also, want to find out about any and all initiation requirements upon agreeing.


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Taco Bento Box Lunch – Back to School Lunchbox Series

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July 20, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Birthday, Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: August 12, 2014
modified datt: July 20,2015

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DIY Taco Bento Box

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More in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox! This time let’s travel to another country with this Chicken Taco Bento. I love that this lunch is a healthy boost for your child’s energy levels during the day, yet still really fun!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz Diced Grilled Chicken Breast
  • 7-10 Tostitos Multigrain Scoops
  • 1/4 cup Cheese Crackers
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 Orange sliced
  • 1/4 cup Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 1 Lowfat Chocolate Milk Carton

Directions:

Place each ingredient into cups and place in Bento Box. Be sure to make it look cute!

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Just to add a touch of fun – grab these FREE Printable Lunch Notes. I think the best way to allow these to last is to laminate them at the start of the school year. This is my favorite laminator (by far) – so worth the low price!

Do not forget our other FAVORITE FREE Back to School Lunch Note Printables – a sweet note is always a great addition.




Check out these other Back to School Frugal Coupon Living FREEBIES and Crafts:

1.) Introduction – Project Lunchbox – Pin It

2.) ABC School Days Theme – Pin It

3.) Shark Week Lunch Theme – Pin It

4.) Camping Theme Lunch – Pin It

5.) Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Theme – Pin It

6.) Bug Lunch Theme – Pin It

7.) Birthday Lunch Theme – Pin It

8.) Keep Calm and Teach On FREE Printable and Pencil Vase – Pin It

9.) Face Fruit and Food Stickers and FREE Lunch Notes – Pin It

10.) FREE First day of School Printables – Pin It (Last Day of School too – Pin It)

11.) DIY Welcome Back to School Apple Lunch Sack Craft – Pin It

12.) DIY Uncrustables Sandwiches – Pin It

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More Taco Recipes:

  • Taco Bell Copycat Mexican Pizza – Pin It
  • Walking Taco made with Fritos – Pin It
  • Taco Seasoning Mix – Pin It

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DIY Uncrustable Sandwiches – Back to School Lunch Series

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August 14, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Birthday, Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: August 10, 2014
modified datt: August 14,2014

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DIY Uncrustable Sandwiches

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More in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox! This week we are using Homemade Uncrustables PB&Js. I used a Wonder Sandwich Sealer N Decruster, but a knife works well too (doesn’t seal as well but definitely gets rid of the unwantable crust!)

Ingredients:

  • Sandwich Cutter and Sealer
  • Bread
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Sandwich Bags

Directions:

  1. Make sure you get bread that is large enough to trim without hitting the crust.
  2. For each sandwich, get two slices of bread.
  3. Spread peanut butter on each slice of the bread, being careful to stay in the center and avoid where the cutting and sealing occurs.
  4. Apply jelly to the middle of one slice.
  5. Place the peanut butter only slice on top of the peanut butter and jelly slice (peanut butter side down).
  6. Place cutter on top of sandwich and press down firmly (make sure crust is completely cut away).
  7. Remove crust while cutter is still in place.
  8. Make sure you have pressed down completely on the blue center sealing piece.
  9. Lift off cutter and place sandwich in sandwich bag and place in the freezer.

Do not forget the FREE Back to School Lunch Note Printables – a sweet note is always a great addition. Find more Back to School Series including…



Check out these other Back to School Frugal Coupon Living FREEBIES and Crafts:

1.) Introduction – Project Lunchbox – Pin It

2.) ABC School Days Theme – Pin It

3.) Shark Week Lunch Theme – Pin It

4.) Camping Theme Lunch – Pin It

5.) Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Theme – Pin It

6.) Bug Lunch Theme – Pin It

7.) Birthday Lunch Theme – Pin It

8.) Keep Calm and Teach On FREE Printable and Pencil Vase – Pin It

9.) Face Fruit and Food Stickers and FREE Lunch Notes – Pin It

10.) FREE First day of School Printables – Pin It (Last Day of School too – Pin It)

11.) DIY Lunch Sack – Pin It

Also check out Back to School Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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