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Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas and Traditions

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November 10, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Christmas, Elf on the Shelf Ideas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Does your family have a December birthday? Enjoy these creative Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas and Elf Birthday Traditions See over 100s of Elf on the Shelf Ideas plus Scout Elf printables for your North Pole visitor.

Elf on the Shelf Birthday

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. You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Birthday Tradition

Do you have a December birthday? Does Elf come to visit at any time in the year to celebrate your son/daughter(s) birthday? We personally have three December birthdays and Elf has to be on his game with birthday ideas!

For this Elf on the Shelf Birthday Idea, we used mini balloons and paper straws and made a cute little bouquet of balloons. You can use water balloons too!

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Supply List

This is such an easy Elf on the Shelf Idea. Not many supplies are needed to create a perfect birthday balloon bouquet.

The Elf on the Shelf
Mini balloons
Paper straws
Craft supplies: glue or double sided tape.

Using a permanent marker, we added the quote “dream high, soar high.” You could also say “happy birthday!”

We held the straws together with a clear orthodontist rubber band. You could also use a cute ribbon.

Elf on the Shelf Birthday Ideas

For a birthday celebration, you can also pick up an Elf on the Shelf Birthday Tradition with a cute Elf on the Shelf Cupcake Costume.

We are not alone, though. It looks like many of you are celebrating birthdays during the Christmas season. So fun when your North Pole visitor can celebrate your birthday too!

Take a look at these other Elf on the Shelf Birthday ideas.

Put Elf on the Shelf inside of a Balloon with this step by step tutorial.

Bolling with Five did an incredible Elf birthday breakfast with a candy cake!

Lay all the friends around with this Elf on the Shelf Birthday celebration. (Source)

Decorate with streamers – Elf can leave a birthday note like Simply Budgeted. (Not shown.)

Savannah Jane Blog spelled out a birthday wish from your red Elf doll in sugar!

Send Elf for a Hot Air Balloon Ride on Birthday balloons. (Source)

Write a message on a Balloon with markers. (Not shown. Source.)

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.

… and if you are celebrating a birthday for a pretty cool guy on, say December 25th, don’t forget these Jesus Birthday Cakes too!

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!

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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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Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

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October 20, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Christmas, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

Presentation of presents makes a first impression. Earn a huge smile from your gift receiver with these Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas for the lazy wrapper.

Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas

You guys, I am lazy when it comes to gift wrapping. I mean, I pretty much run a Pinterest business for a living and I can barely tape the wrapping paper in a straight line. Maybe it’s the Pinterest day to day life that makes me lazy when push comes to shove.

So in an effort to find Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques & Ideas, I had me in mind. The lazy gift wrapper. Two things to add to your gift wrap closet are 1.) White Craft Paper 2.) Brown Kraft Paper . The creativity comes from washi tape, hand lettering, gift tags, and the ribbons. Get creative and remain lazy when your gift wrapping techniques.

Tell me your favorite gift wrapping hacks.

Upcycle an old cereal box with this Christmas Gift Bag Idea. An upcycled cereal box can also be used to wrap a gift for hostess or birthday present! | Frugal Coupon Living

Turn toy dinosaurs into gift card or jewelry box holders. The more colors, the more festive and funky! Who said dinosaurs are for kids only. | Jennifer Perkins

Stand out when it comes to gift giving. Use ribbon to weave these beautiful designs in this Creative Gift Wrapping Technique. | The House that Lars Built

It’s a zoo out there. I am so in love with this kraft paper hack. Use brown bags and create an entire zoo with this animal gift wrapping idea. | Pinspiration

Make your own pom poms. These ombre pom poms are such unique, stand-out gift wrapping technique. | Kim Community

Turn chalkboard wrapping paper into fun messages and designs. Use ribbon to fit for any season like Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day and more. | Bonnie Christine

Crepe Paper Streamers turns a cute birthday present into a pinata with this unique Gift Wrapping Technique. | Willow Day

Ponies and rainbows, if that’s doesn’t say birthday, I don’t know what does?! | Tikkido

Turn your gift wrap into a creative activity for the kids! Decorate me, color me and more! | Lines Across

Decorate white kraft paper with washi tape for this unique present design. | Poppy Talk

Turn solid wrapping paper and bottle caps into adorable Lego Gift Wrap. | Arts Crackers

Adorable gift wrapping ideas coming form this blogger. We love this mini balloon bouquet gift wrap idea. | The Bears Four

Let your kids get involved in gift giving. Finger painting kraft paper makes adorable gift wrapping paper. | Things for Boys

Flag garlands all around with this creative gift wrapping idea. | A Subtle Revelry

Wrap with fabric. A square handkerchief makes a beautiful present. | A Spoonful of Sugar Designs

Follow this tutorial to turn a crossword puzzle into a gift tag and gift wrap. | Something Turquoise

Beautiful and affordable. Wrap presents with fresh flowers! | Studio DIY

A tea towel turns into gift wrap for a cookbook – genius. | Things for Boys

Turn M&M bags into festive gift wrap bows in this gift wrapping idea. | Happy Go Lucky

Did you know you can make a gift bag from a roll of flat wrapping paper. Follow this gift wrapping technique. | Designer Trapped

Don’t forget your gift tags! Free Printable Gift Tags for Christmas. Pin to Pinterest.

Apply some of your Creative Gift Wrapping Techniques with these Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save your Creative Gift Wrapping Ideas when doing these DIY Christmas Gift Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Winter ONEderland First Birthday Party Ideas

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October 6, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Winter ONEderland First Birthday Party Ideas – A Winter Wonderland party in hues of silver, white, pink and blue is perfect for a child with a winter birthday.

Winter ONEderland First Birthday Party Ideas

What is a Winter ONEderland Party?

A winter ONEderland party is a first birthday party with a winter-scape theme. It can incorporate a lumberjack theme for boys or a Nutcracker theme for girls. Or stray from the the theme and crate your own snow filled home full of magic and delight.

Winter Wonderland Party Food

Stick with a color pallet and work on the food from there. We suggest silver, white and either blue or pink. I lean closer to the girls first birthday parties are pink, blue are blue – but have at it – whatever color you choose.

When picking the theme, it’s important to have food that matches the colors. Sugar cookies with food coloring mixed with royal frosting can go with every color pallet. Every party goer will have their inner child come out with Clear Rock Candy Sticks. Snowballs can be made with white powdered sugar donut holes. Additionally, white powdered sugar donuts with shots of milk are a sweet treat.

To counter the sweet, don’t forget to add the salt. Sea salt can be added to many sweet treats and look like crystals. Cheese and popcorn can be a good balance. Carrots can be snowmen noses. Consider telling your invited guests, that this is a dessert party and have them eat lunch or dinner ahead.

Where drinks are concerned, have a place marker labeled “melted snow flakes” for your water table. For another drink option, add a hot cocoa bar. You could also look at our S’mores Recipes for ideas on this winter tablescape. For mix-ins, add bowls of marshmallows, whip cream, cinnamon sticks, and white chocolate spoons.

First Birthday Party Present Ideas

Sensory toys are great for this age group. They are just coming into the age of discovering with their hands and being able to hold and explore and option.

First Birthday Toys Include:

List of Winter ONEderland First Birthday Ideas

Need cake inspiration? We love this one year old birthday cake idea. You can even purchase this adorable Winter Onederland Cake Topper on Etsy.

Gorgeous and affordable, share each month of baby’s life with this adorable ONEderland monthly photo banner. Everyone will love looking at the pictures! Be ready to hear “they grow so fast!”

It isn’t a winter ONEderland party unless you have a Hot Cocoa Bar. Turn this oval tree bark slice into a chalkboard sign with chalkboard paint. | Unoriginal Mom

Get inspired with this winter wonderland party tablescape. | Source

For decor, turn a red solo cup into a Balloon Snow Globe. | Valevent Gal

Buy Snowflake Garland on Etsy or make your own with these 100 count glitter snowflakes and string.

Annie has the most adorable snowflake cookies. You can gift them as a party favor or add them to your table. She has a tutorial (using fall leaves) on how to decorate cookies with royal icing. | Everyday Annie

Cover any table in your home to make it theme appropriate with this Clear Snowflake Plastic Tablecloth on Amazon (frugal friendly)!

These cute napkin rings make the most perfect winter ONEderland cutlery. Right now this Etsy shop is on a break. Attempt it yourself with these Glitter Snowflake Stickers.

“I am one” Winter ONEderland High Chair Banner on Etsy.

Turn party decor into party favors. Use to decorate, hand out at the end of the party. Follow this Snowflake Wand Tutorial. | The Gracious Wife

Milk and ~~cookies~~ powdered sugar donuts! | Vixen Made

This is a bargain – 36 Clear Rock Candy Sticks. Display as ice cycles on the table. | Catch My Party

White vanilla meringue cookies and a Styrofoam cone make this adorable winter ONEderland tablescape centerpiece. Editable and decorative = win! This cone is almost a foot tall. I would suggest sprinkling on some edible glitter to make it sparkle. | Source

What do you think; could you make this balloon art? Walk inside igloo for a winter wonderland themed party. | Source

If you are braver than me, have a sensory station for younger hands to play with fake snow. Follow this fake snow recipe. | Growing a Jeweled Rose

Spell out your child’s age with fake snow and Glitter O – N – E Letters. Make your own with these Cardboard Letters or these Light Up Marquee Letters. Fake snow available on Amazon. | Catch My Party

White foam, three sizes of white doilies and toothpicks make these adorable paper doilies snow covered pine trees. | Source

Guys, gather all your white paper and start cutting. These snowflake designs will give you a variation of shapes. You can make smaller snowflakes and piece them together for the perfect centerpiece below your chandelier. | Source

“Thanks snow much” for coming. Gift white gloves, snowflake cookies, hot cocoa sacks (or mason jars) or snowflake wands. | Source

Celebrate everyone with these Family Birthday Celebrations – ways to celebrate every member! Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these small but thoughtful Half Birthday Party Ideas for six month babies to adults! Pin to Pinterest.

Blue’s Clues Party Ideas

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September 30, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Do you have a birthday party to get ready for? We came up with some of the most creative Blue’s Clues Party Ideas to perfect your themed Blue Clues and You birthday party! Blue’s Clues Recipes, Party Supplies, Mailbox Crafts and more!

Blue’s Clues & You!

First up, guess what – Are you sitting in your Thinking Chair for the news? Blue’s Clues is returning! Nickelodeon has announced a 20 episode new season of Nick Jr.’s Blue’s Clues & You! The first episode will come out November 11, 2019 at 9 AM ET.

Look for your old favorites, in fact, the first episode will have guest appearances from the original host, Steve, played by Steven Michael Burns and his successor, Joe, played by Donovan Patton.

Join our new friend, Josh, and his dog, Blue, on a clue-led adventure and solve a puzzle. Look for this new curriculum-driven interactive preschool series and view sneak peeks of “Blue’s Clues & You!” on Nick Jr. now!

Blue’s Clues Party Ideas

Another Blue’s Clues day today! We have some of the most festive and creative Blue’s Clues Party Ideas for your child’s next birthday party! Whether it is something that is blatantly Blue’s Clues and You or something that is inspired by this classic Nick Jr. TV program, this post will inspire you!

From your Handy Dandy Notebook, to creative Blue’s Clues paw prints for clues, siblings Shovel and Pail, and even Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper! Who is your child’s favorite character!?

To find all of your party clues, you will of course need your Blue’s Clues Handy Dandy Notebook. You can get it HERE. We also love this Blue’s Clues Notebook.

Have adorable paw prints (or Blue’s Clues) around the home or in the entry way to the front door! You can download free paw prints HERE. We suggest downloading these paw prints, printing from a Word Document and then pasting on blue construction paper!| Original Source Unknown

You guys….how adorable is this Blue’s Clues Costume? You might be able to make your own, but if not, we are a bit obsessed Blue’s Clues ears, tail and hands – how precious would this be for your little birthday boy or girl? | Lollipop Lucy Costumes on Etsy

Blues Clues Mailbox

Mail time, mail time, mail time, mail time, MAIL TIME!

In order to get a letter, you have to have Blue’s Clues Mailbox! Unfortunately, because the latest Blue’s Clues & You is not released, finding a Blue Clues Mailbox you can buy, isn’t going to happen. You will have to craft your own while singing the Blue’s Clues Mailbox song!

Here’s the mail, it never fails, It makes me want to wag my tail, When it comes I wanna wail, MAIL!

Get this red Mailbox for Blue and spray paint it purple! You can keep the flag, red! Cover the red flag with painters tape when spray painting.

How sweet is this Blue’s Clues mailbox? They are great for hosting clues for a game or collecting birthday cards from guests! We love the little grass footprint! | Project Nursery

And if you make this sweet Blue’s Clues mailbox, make sure to fill the Blue’s Clues mailbox Letter. Print these free Printable Blues Clues Cards! | Family Shopping Bag

If you have a fun recipe, leave out these free Blue’s Clues Recipe Cards. Your guests can even write their own recipes – maybe birthday wishes – and place them in the Blue Clue’s & You mailbox! | Family Shopping Bag

Those free cards make adorable invitations too or get these personalized Blue’s Clues invitations on Etsy! | LittleRainbowBlooms

No longer available from Little Rainbow Blooms. Get a similar custom Blue’s Clues & You Birthday Invite from Birdy Says Caw Caw.

Blues Clues Party Recipes

It’s not a party without the right recipes! From cake to a beautiful tablescape, immerse yourself in the delights of your bites while celebrating your favorite Blue’s Clues Fan!

Our first up Blue’s Clues Party Idea, how adorable is this Blue’s Clues table display? It inspires me to get decorating! | The Party Muse

Serve tasty treats in your personalized shovel and pail! Grab this Red Pail, yellow shovel and use Chalk Markers to decorate your face. | Catch My Party

Ready for a Blue’s Clues Cake Idea? Make your own Blue’s Clues Cake with this pan from Wilton. Don’t be dismayed. Also check out our Character Cake Tutorial – it is so much easier than you think!

Less challenging, make your own DIY Blue’s Clues Paw Print Cookies! Get your paw cookie cutter HERE.

Here is another fun Blue’s Clues Party Idea. Serve Blue Cotton Candy and label it as a Dog Fur! | Source

This is adorable. Make these fun dog snacks for your doggy party! Use this dog bone cookie cutter. | Spaceships and Laser Beams

Make your own Blue’s Clues Cupcake Toppers with free Blue’s Clues Template. | Bird on a Cake

Blues Clues Party Supplies

So many cute Blue’s Clues Party Supplies to choose from for your little puppy fan. At times time Blue’s Clues Party Supplies are Hard to Find Party Supplies. Sigh. Don’t worry, with the the release of the new show in November 2019, Party supplies should pick up. Right now, make your own or get creative by searching the creative market – Amazon and Etsy.

Shop these markets:

Blues Clues Party Supplies Amazon

Blues Clues Party Supplies Etsy

We aren’t done with the Blue’s Clues party ideas, how about this Blue Clues Pinata – you can get it HERE! | Kara’s Party Ideas

Don’t forget the table top. Head to the Dollar Store and pick up a salt and paper shaker. Decorate your own Blue’s Clues Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper! | Source

Another fun Blue’s Clues party idea. This is a cute game and activity – Pin the Paw On the Blue Dog.

No longer available, get a similar Blue’s Clues Post HERE.

For some Blue Clue’s party inspiration, pick up these Blue Lanterns HERE.

If you have an October birthday, make this Blue’s Clues Pumpkin with this free printable stencil! It would be so cute and welcoming at the front door!| Source unknown

And if you just don’t want to tackle these Blue’s Clues party ideas yourself, take a look at this Blues Clues Party Supply Kit with Instant Download including Blue’s Clues party hats. Print it yourself! | Tiny Printables on Etsy

Hosting a party? Don’t forget our fun Littlest Pet Shop Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Throwing a party? Make your own cake. It’s much easier than you think with this Character Cake Tutorial. Pin to Pinterest.

Easy Ice Cream Party Brownie Sundae Recipe

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August 3, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 1 Comment

Gather your ingredients for your next ice cream party with this brownie sundae recipe. A chocolate dipped bowl, a brownie, vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, syrup and a cherry, twist up this traditional dessert!

Ice Cream Party Brownie Sundae Recipe

Anyone can toss ice cream on an ice cream cone! Why not spruce up your traditional go to dessert when a chocolate-dipped waffle cone bowl and an individuated brownie ice cream sundae. This sundae recipe is perfect for an ice cream party or a just because after dinner treat. It’s incredibly easy to make, just prepared your brownies ahead. You will need a 3.5 inch round cookie cutter (we love this set because it has a ruffle size and a smooth round side.)

Hosting an Ice Cream Party? If you can get your hands on a pumpkin, make this Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin. It was a hit this past fall!

Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Ingredients:

Yield: 9 sundaes

Save this recipe for later. Print your recipe and add it to your recipe box or recipe binder! This is my favorite Recipe Binder – I get tired of printing the same recipe over and over, this keeps me organized.

Easy Ice Cream Party Brownie Sundae Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Yield: 9 1x

Scale

Ingredients

1 boxed brownie mix, prepared
1 package waffle bowls
1 package melting chocolate
1 package vanilla ice cream
Sprinkles
Chocolate syrup
Cherries
3.5 inch round cookie cutter

Instructions

Prepare brownies according to package instructions and cut out round pieces to fit inside a waffle bowl using a around 3.5 inch cookie cutter.
Prepare the waffle bowls by melting the chocolate according to package instructions. Place the melted chocolate in a shallow bowl that is wide enough to dip the top of the waffle bowls in. Dip each bowl into the melted chocolate and sprinkle sprinkles around the edge while the chocolate is still warm. Set the bowls aside to allow the chocolate to set.
When the chocolate on the bowl has hardened, place the round brownie pieces inside each bowl.
Top the brownie with a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice cream and top with additional sprinkles and a cherry.

Notes

Tip: make sure the brownies are under-baked. Overcooked brownies will make eating the sundae difficult to eat without breaking the waffle bowl.

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Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Directions:

First, prepare brownies according to package instructions and cut out round pieces to fit inside a waffle bowl using a cookie cutter.

Tip: make sure the brownies are under-baked. Overcooked brownies will make eating the sundae difficult to eat without breaking the waffle bowl.

Next, prepare the waffle bowls by melting the chocolate according to package instructions. Place the melted chocolate in a shallow bowl that is wide enough to dip the top of the waffle bowls in. Dip each bowl into the melted chocolate and sprinkle your sprinkles around the edge while the chocolate is still warm. Set the bowls aside to allow the chocolate to set.

Tip: If preparing for a party, your job is done thus far. Set everything aside until your party.

When the chocolate on the bowl has hardened, place the round brownie pieces inside each bowl.

Finally, top the brownie with a scoop of ice cream. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the ice cream and top with additional sprinkles and a cherry.

Enjoy!

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Easy Themed Decorative Cupcakes Ideas

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June 30, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Easy Decorative Cupcakes Ideas. These themed cupcakes are fitting for all seasons and require little prep, making you look like a professional baker!

Easy Decorative Cupcakes Ideas

I began making cupcakes recipes for Pinterest in 2011. That is shocking to me and maybe means nothing to you. But with 8 years of pinning content, I have lost (forgotten) many older recipes! In an effort to organize myself, I have put together all our Easy Themed Decorative Cupcakes Ideas. These are cupcakes that can be used just because, for birthday parties, for summer days or even for holidays! Many of these recipes are using your easy cake mix recipe and adding some finish touches to look like a professional pastry chef.

Happy baking.

This recipes was made to go with our Backyard Movie Ideas and our Family Game Nights. No need to pop the popcorn, enjoy this tasty dessert, Easy Buttery Popcorn Cupcakes.

Our BBQ Grill Cupcakes were made as a father’s day dessert idea, but they also are great for the poolside this summer!

Speaking of summer, your kids are going to love these Watermelon Cupcakes. Chocolate Chips make up the seeds!

Also for summer, how adorable are these Snow Cone Cupcakes – they almost look like the real thing!

Perfect a Beach Themed Party with these Giant Squid Cupcakes (also octopus!)

Don’t forget the reason for the season this Easter with these Empty Tomb Resurrection Cupcakes.

I love a good copycat recipe. Save these Easy Copycat Hostess Cupcakes with a hidden marshmallow inside!

Get the ice cream sundae look in a cupcake with these Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes!

I had no theme for this, they just are cute. Get with your favorite cupcake baker, and have fun making these no reason, yummy tasting, Peacock Cupcakes.

These Summer Crab Cupcakes were also made for our Beach Themed Party Ideas.

In addition to our BBQ cupcakes, we made these Fishing Cupcakes for dad. If dad likes to golf, see these Hole in One Golf Donuts (easily convert to a cupcake.)

“I do not like green eggs and ham, I do not like them Sam I am…” but I do like cupcakes! Make these Green Eggs and Ham Cupcakes for Dr. Seuss Day!

We told you that we had cupcakes for all seasons. How about these Santa Cupcakes instead of cookies for Santa on Christmas Eve.

Go back a few months and make these Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes.

Is the snow coming down? On your next snow day, make these Snowman Cupcakes

Or these Polar Bear Paw Cupcakes are great for a winter dessert too!

This was one of my favorite cupcakes. The kids will love these Cotton Candy Cupcakes with a cute swirl design.

Surprise the kids with a snack after first day of school with these Back to School Apple Cupcakes!

Hippy Hop Hop, Bunny Footprint Cupcakes are on the way this Easter!

Halloween or a monster themed party, enjoy Monster Cupcakes – the more eyes the better!

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

Our goal is to make it easy! Take a look at Recipes Incorporating Cake Mix. Pin to Pinterest.

Chocolate, marshmallow and graham crackers – Yes Please. Save these S’more Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Toy Story Party Ideas

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June 21, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 3 Comments

Have a Buzz and Woody fan at home? These Toy Story Party Ideas, birthday decorations, easy recipes and more create the most memorable celebration!

Toy Story Party Ideas

Can you recall the first time you saw Toy Story? You want to know something terrible, I can’t. I know I was in 8th grade and age 14, but I don’t recall seeing it for the first time. I do, however, recall this movie and these characters being apart of my life – like for a long time. I can tell you my favorite scenes, I can recite quotes and embed them into my every day jargon, and I can surely inspire my kids when it comes to dressing up for Halloween (did you see our family costume?) or getting ready for Toy Story 4.

Since I had the twins in 2017, Buzz and Woody have taken on an entirely new meaning. I love dressing the boys alike but I also love allowing them to be their own unique self (as long as it coordinates – right, mamas?!) In an effort to prepare for their next birthday party, I put together these creative Toy Story Birthday Party Ideas.

Reach for the stars with Woody, fly to infinity and beyond with Buzz, spy on party goers with the sergeant and his army men… whatever it is that inspires your Toy Story inner child, these toy story party ideas will help you create the most perfect and memorable celebration!

Celebrating the Christmas Season? See our Elf on the Shelf Toy Story Ideas!

Be sure to make these Woody snake in my boot pudding cups with free printables.

Also serve these tasty Buzz Lightyear Floats with free straw topper printable.

You could make personal pizzas and give everyone their own Pizza Planet Box!

I found the jackpot of printable – save these Drawing from Andy’s Bedroom. Hang them on a rope with clothes pins or tape them to the side of moving boxes and label your boxes at “Andy’s Room!” | Pixar Planet Forums

I love when someone cares about you enough to offer free printables, right? Take a look at these Toy Story Party photo booth props. | Merriment Design

So easy. Mr or Mrs. Potato Head cantaloupe fruit bowls for Toy Story themed birthday party. Fill with a fruit salad. | Source Unknown.

I am fairly confident that potato chips and cheese balls are a birthday party staple. Can I get an Amen. Get encouraged by the tablescape at this Toy Story Party. | Dream Makers Party in Orlando

No Toy Story Party is complete without sergeant and his men sneaking down from the second floor to get a peak at the new toys. | Carefree Blonde

Announce the reason for celebration with a Birthday Story Shirt.

This shirt is no longer available. See more personalized Toy Story Birthday T-Shirts.

Download your free Toy Story Party Invitation. | Kids Party Invites (or get a personalized invitation on Etsy.)

It’s all in the details. For your Toy Story The Claw Decor, make this arcade machine claw! | The Suburban Mom

Get festive with a Toy Story Fabric Bunting. I love all these bright colors!

Spell out the birthday boy’s (girl’s) name with Toy ABC Story Blocks. | I had trouble finding the source of these boxes, but I found a great tutorial on YouTube.

Get this free welcome door sign and make this easy wreath craft to welcome your guest. You can personalize for your child! | Merriment Design

Thank you guests for attending with these free Toy Story printable gift tags – tie to a cute Toy Story Pez Dispenser. | The Suburban Mom

Don’t forget the little details like a moving box packed with toys. | Top It Off Designs on Instagram

Grab a Ham pig and lay chocolate coins around him. | Styling the Moment

Every cowboy need a horse! How precious are these Bullseye Stick Horses?

Easy peasy alien JELL-O cups. | The Trophy Wife

Andy is turning 4 – personalized to your child! How cute are these Toy Story bubble wraps? Pick up a bulk count of bubble here.

If your family is dressing up, take a look at our Toy Story Family Halloween Costume!

For the Christmas season, check out our Elf on the Shelf Toy Story Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

See our Pokemon Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy this list of Star Wars Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Toy Story Printable – Mason Jar Pudding Cups

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June 14, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media 2 Comments

There’s a snake in my boots! Pull off the perfect Toy Story Party with this Toy Story Printable. A cute touch to our mason jar pudding cups for your favorite Woody fan!

Toy Story Printable & Pudding Cups

There’s a snake in my boot! Anyone else ready for the newest release of Toy Story? Toy Story 4 comes to theaters June 20, 2019. It’s hard to believe this beloved movie has been around almost 25 years (does anyone else find that hard to believe?) It is such a classic.

Last Halloween, our family was the cast of Toy Story. It all started out with the Woody and Buzz Lightyear pajamas that I got the twins. Then we all created a costume around the twins first Halloween.

I love doing themed things when it comes to the twins and the best friends of Woody and Buzz, fit perfectly. In order to dream about a future celebration for our Woody and Buzz, we created some Toy Story printables for your next Toy Story Party including this snake in my boots printable to add to your Chocolate Pudding Mason Jar Cups.

Also see our Buzz Lightyear Grape Soda Floats with Free Party Printable!

Mason Jar Chocolate Pudding

Pudding Ingredients:

Pudding Directions:

Prepare instant pudding according to package instructions. Spoon ½ cup of pudding into each jar.
Place one gummy worm into the pudding, hanging one end over the edge of the jar.
Top each pudding cup with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.

Save this recipe for later. Print your recipe and add it to your recipe box or recipe binder! This is my favorite Recipe Binder – I get tired of printing the same recipe over and over. A binder keeps me organized and gives me a place to store my recipes.

Toy Story Printable – Mason Jar Pudding Cups

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Scale

Ingredients

1 small box instant chocolate pudding
2 cups milk
4 gummy worms
4 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
4 small jelly mason jars

Instructions

Prepare instant pudding according to package instructions. Spoon ½ cup of pudding into each jar.
Place one gummy worm into the pudding, hanging one end over the edge of the jar.
Top each pudding cup with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final chocolate pudding cups recipe and Toy Story party ideas. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Snake in My Boots Sign

Toy Story Printable Supplies:

Craft sticks
Printable snake in my boots sign
Cardstock
Scissors
Glue

Snake in my Boots Instructions:

Print out the printable snake in my boots on heavy cardstock. Cut out the sign along the outer edge.
Glue the sign to a craft stick and place one sign into each pudding cup.

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I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

To Order Your Printables at Staples*:

Download and save your image from this post. (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
Return to Staples print service page.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing. Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
On the left column, choose add file.
Select upload.
Select done.
Give your job a name.
Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
Select add to cart.
Proceed to checkout. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Summer 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.

Celebrating? Take a look at these Toy Story Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Family Birthday Celebrations! Pin to Pinterest.

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