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Paw Patrol Birthday Party Ideas

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February 16, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media 3 Comments

Are you ready to Paw-ty? Get ready to Pup Pup Boogie! We have the perfect Paw Patrol Birthday Party Ideas for your little one. Paw Patrol Cakes, Paw Patrol Party Decor, Paw Patrol Party Supplies, Paw Patrol Party Food Ideas and more! All Chase, Skye, Marshall, Rocky, Rubble, Zuma and Ryder Approved!

Paw Patrol Birthday Party Ideas

Get ready to Paw-ty with these Paw Patrol Party Ideas. Frugal Birthday Party Solutions for your party decor, tablescape, menu, and activities.

Make sure during your celebration, you tell Alexa to pay the Pup Pup Boogie!

Do the Pup Pup Boogie
Shake it, move it
Show ’em what you got that Pup-Pup stuff
Do the pup Pup Pup Boogie
Shimmy, groove it
Can’t get enough, can’t get enough

Paw Patrol Party Decor

Get those decorations ready! We have frugal solutions for your Paw Patrol Party Decor including free Paw Patrol printables from the best source of all – Nick Jr. Decorate your space to look like a million bucks while saving a penny or two.

Go to the original source! Nickelodeon Parents has all the party resources and decor you could want including Paw Patrol Birthday Banner, PAW Patrol Birthday Party Placemats (paste on colored construction paper), Paw Patrol Goodie Bag Toppers, Paw Patrol Badge Template and six Printable PAW Patrol Toys. See more on Nick Jr. Parties.

Turn your decor into a party play station – your guests will be digging Rubble’s Construction Site. (See also our Construction Party Ideas if you have a Rubble lover) | Source

Create your own party decor, like this upcycled puppy party fire hydrant made from an oatmeal container. | Frog Prince Paperie.

Upcycle a cardboard box by turning it into a dog house – this color is perfect for Marshall! | Memories by Anna Dawn

Place paw prints on the side walk to the front door – such a cute way to welcome your guests and get the excitement rising before they enter! (As seen in our Littlest Pet Shop Party Ideas.)

Pulled from a fire and rescue party, this adorable obstacle course is great for a Paw Patrol Party. Keep the area Marshall focused or add in some of the other Paw Patrol Characters to the course. | Catch My Party

Have Pinterest envy for all of those Party Balloon Garlands? We have the perfect set for you. Grab this Paw Patrol Balloon Garland Kit. You will need three things 1.) Paw Patrol Balloons 2.) Balloon Garland Tape 3.) Command Hooks

There is a good balloon garland tutorial here.

Paw Patrol Party Food Ideas

The party doesn’t stop with the decor. Feed those hungry bellies. We have Paw Patrol Cake ideas as well as some birthday party menu ideas.

Paw Patrol Birthday Party Menu Ideas:

Have a vegetable tray and call it Farmer Yumi’s Garden.
Make sure you serve hot dogs (get it?!) We have some adorable labels for your condiments.
Also serve some Pup-peroni pizza.
Muddy buddy puppy chow is a sweet treat – add M&Ms to get a touch of the primary colors of the Paw Patrol characters.
Twizzlers make cute chew toys and dog ropes for your guests.

Using Kit-Kat and Candy Rocks makes an adorable Paw Patrol Cake! | Frugal Mom Eh

Label your food with these adorable Paw Patrol Food Cards for the table.

If you had to feed Chase and the crew anything, of course it would be Pup-peroni Pizza! | Kara’s Party Ideas.

Serving hot dogs? Have your Paw Patrol Condiments labels on the table! They will be a winner.

Save money and make your own cake with this How to Make a Paw Patrol Cake tutorial. | The Busy Spatula

Make a Muddy Buddy Puppy Chow Recipe to feed the pups. | Back for Seconds
This particular recipe has peanut butter, so careful with allergies. She links to other recipes without peanut butter, so use those recipes and add M&Ms to capture the Paw Patrol characters’ colors.

Wrap Red Twizzlers Licorice Ropes as puppy fetch sticks. | Party Accessories

Paw Patrol Party Supplies

A few Paw Patrol Party Supplies close off your party celebration. First, you will need a catchy invitation. We have frugal prices. Second, a construction hard hat can be turned into some adorable Paw Patrol hats. Add a mask for your favorite pups. Don’t forget a pet adoption center. You can have a vet center and even a grooming center. You might pull from some of our puppy ideas in our Little Pet Shop Birthday Party Post. Happy paw-ting.

Having a co-ed Paw Patrol Birthday Party, have Chase and Skye hats for the guests! | Kara’s Party Ideas

Speaking of party hats, Frog Prince Paperie has directions and a printable to construct your hat.

I was really impressed with Coffee and Confetti Mom (maybe because she lives on coffee and confetti!) She had stations including a pet adoption center, a grooming station, and a veterinarian station. I loved her family outfits too!

This fun craft can involve the kids in party planning prep, follow the steps and download this bone printable to create this Paw Patrol Utensils set. | Party Delights

Gift your guests Paw Patrol Masks they can also wear during the party.

A party doesn’t begin without the invitation. So many adorable Paw Patrol Party Invitations but we especially loved this Personalized Paw Patrol Birthday Party Invitation with free thank you note from Prints4UFinds!

Also check out these Blue’s Clues Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

We think these Toy Story Party Ideas are a winner too. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Get inspired this Spring with Dollar Store Easter Decor.

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Surprise Birthday Party Hacks and Ideas

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February 2, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Shhh, don’t blow it (pun intended!) Gift the person who has everything a party. These Surprise Birthday Party Hacks and Ideas will help you pull of the biggest secretly planned party.

Surprise Birthday Party Hacks

Does anyone else like giving surprises more than receiving them. Perhaps its the little bit of “control freak” in me. I really like to know what is going on but really like to surprise people with gifts, events, outings, etc.

What is a Surprise Birthday Party?

A secretly planned party for someone who is not told about it until he or she arrives. Typically when the guess of honor arrives, the crowd yells, Surprise!

Surprise parties are especially great for the person who has it all! The best gift you could give them is to gather all their friends and family together in one room. Everyone is there for them!

Planning a surprise party can be a little bit intimidating. The key word is planning. If you are not a planner, step aside and fine someone who is.

First, you have to do everything you can to make sure the guest of honor does not find out. That can be a challenge, especially with technology today! It’s important to plan ahead. I suggest talking to all guests instead of sending out a mass invite. If you are talking to your guests, you can remind them how important it is that the party is kept a secret.

The day of the party, make sure you line up a chauffeur. Have someone drive them so they can’t bail on the location all together. Can you imagine if they texted you replying “they were too tired to go out tonight!” that would be a disaster. When I had my sweet 16th surprise birthday, I tried to change the restaurant at the last minute. Luckily, my mom (my driver) would not let me change restaurant locations. You could also have the party at home. Everybody makes it home each day, no?

Before the guest of honor arrives, make sure you have parking under control. They will likely recognize cars so use side streets or additional parking lost. You could even bus people back and forth to the party.

Have a way to say “Surprise!” Have huge balloon drop, noise makers, or even face masks with a photo of the guest of honor! Enjoy these Surprise Birthday Party Ideas and hacks. Let us know how it goes!

We love celebrations! Also take a look at our Retirement Party Ideas, Family Birthday Celebrations, and Half Birthday Party Ideas – for those 6 months to 100 years old!

Surprise Birthday Party Hacks and Ideas

I love the pun! “Shhh! Don’t Blow It!” Surprise Birthday Invitation.

Spell out your statements with this Surprise Balloon Banner.

Go incognito with a mask. The birthday boy / girl will have no idea why 100 clones of him / her on the the room! | This shop owner is taking a break, you can find more face masks on a stick here.

Choose your number, but have blow pops and suckers on your table. You even have Hershey kisses for years that kiss a**. | DIY Inspired

Personalize your menu. Include a few of his (her) favorite things in the party foods. | Source Unknown

Build a memory with a Jenga Game guest book. | Source Unknown

X facts for X number of years. In this creative party decor idea from Marta Writes, this photos of number-related facts gives party guests something to do early on while waiting for everyone else to arrive.

Party Perfect Orlando, has a beautiful display of memories over the years displayed in a photo luminary tablescape. Follow this tutorial on how to make photo luminaries using Vellum Paper.

Set up a chalk board with instructions for guests and ask everyone to stick a photo into a guest book and leave a message for the birthday boy / girl. You will need an instant Polaroid-type camera.

Hang a Balloon Chandelier full of memories. Follow this DIY balloon tutorial.

If you plan on dropping balloons, you can buy a balloon bag. You can also make your own balloon drop with this tutorial. We also have a balloon drop tutorial in our Family Birthday Celebrations.

Have your guests hide in a room and remain quite, while the birthday boy / girl goes on a scavenger hunt to finally find them! | Source Unknown

Layout envelopes in the shape of a number representing their year of life. The envelopes can comprise of several words of love and affection from you, family, and friends. | Source Unknown

Toss his face on a a stick with these photo cupcake toppers!

Mask the party entrance with a waterfall of balloons. | Source

If you have a surprise party, you need a surprise party cake! A Pinata Cake is perfect for the occasion!

Speaking of Surprise birthday cakes, make a cake of candles. Simple and fun!

How well do you know the guest of honor? Some of these answers might come as a surprise. Print your game from Play Party Plan.

For an outdoor party, get festive with a Happy Birthday song. Light sparklers to set the mood!

We love these Family Birthday Celebrations for times where you aren’t hosting a party! Pin to Pinterest.

And for small recognition, look at these Half Birthday Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Random Acts of Kindness Day

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January 31, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17th. Whether celebrating in February, on your birthday or year-round, we have creative Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for kids and adults plus free printables to spread joy and offer compliments.

Random Acts of Kindness Day

Have you heard of RAK? RAK is an acronym for Random Acts of Kindness, and this acronym has it’s own day – Random Acts of Kindness Day!

When is Random Acts of Kindness Day?

Did you even know this existed? Random Acts of Kindness Day is February 17th. Though a newer holiday, this global holiday is growing in popularity.

Celebrated on February 17th, National Random Acts of Kindness Day has grown in popularity each year. It is celebrated by individuals, groups and organizations, nationwide, to encourage acts of kindness. It is a favorite day to many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing these acts of kindness.

Random Acts of Kindness Day Hashtags

In to social media, follow or use some of these RAK hashtags to get in on the trend!

#RAKday #FuellingKindness #BeKind #Kindness #MakeKindnessTheNorm

Follow our Random Acts of Kindness Ideas you can use for birthdays, on February 17th, or 365 days a year!

Birthday Random Acts of Kindness

Hear me out. Random acts of kindness can go beyond February 17th. Pay it forward and try RAK year-round like on your birthday. We shared in our Family Birthday Celebrations ways for kids to spread kindness on a day that is all about them.

Have you heard of 40 Random Acts of Kindness for 40 or 20 Random Acts of Kindness Before 20? Whatever the birthday, spread the same RAK as the year of your age. What an incredible tradition to start with the kids!

Birthday Random Acts of Kindness Ideas

When starting with kids, they don’t have to be challenge. These Kids Random Acts of Kindness ideas start small and can grow with age. They can do it on their birthday, on a RAK holiday, or year around.

Give a hug
Give a compliment
Write a grandparent a letter in the mail
Make cookies for a neighbor
Pick up trash that isn’t yours
Leave tennis balls at the dog park
Leave chalk and bubbles at the park
Introduce yourself to someone new
Bring toys to the homeless shelter
Visits the Dollar Store and leave dollars around!

The last idea is our favorite, and because it’s our favorite, we added a free Random Acts of Kindness Printable for the Kids (and adults too!) Leave dollars with note at the Dollar Tree or in the dollar section of Target (etc.)

We, of course, have Random Acts of Kindness Ideas for Adults too!

Pay for the drive through order behind you
Bring a co-worker an extra cup coffee
Give your seat to someone
Gas up your spouses car
Prepare a meal for an elderly friend or neighbor
Send your mom flowers
Leave a larger than normal tip
Feed someone’s parking meter
Donate money anonymously
Pass out kindness cards with free compliments.

Of course we love the last RAK idea. We have a Free Kindness Cards Printable. Print as many times as you want but pass out these six compliment printables. Free Compliments include

You are kind
You are worth it
You are enough just the way you are
You matter
You are braver than you think
You are loved.

Random Acts of Kindness Printables

As our own Random Acts of Kindness for you, we have two free Random Acts of Kindness printables. This is a great way we can all pay it forward and spread the love in February or year around.

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

You can also follow the directions below.

Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
Sign in or create a Staples account.
Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
In the left column, choose add file(s).
Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
Add more files or select the blue upload button.
Select done.
Give your job a name in the top left column.
Choose color or B&W.
Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
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.)
Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
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 Random Acts of Kindness printables – show us where you payed it forward and showed some love! Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Also take a look at our Family Birthday Celebrations. Pin to Pinterest.

How to Hide Amazon Orders from Kids

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November 28, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

How to hide Amazon orders from kids (and husbands!) Easy, one step, tutorial on how to keep nosey kids from discovering Christmas purchases, birthday gifts, and adult orders.

How to Hide Amazon Orders from Kids

So it’s difficult to write this post because I realized I also have to hide my Amazon purchases from you all too! Haha. Honestly, they are not bad, I just am asking myself do I really want to show my audience all the junk I am buying!?… Well here it is, in all it’s glory!

How many years where you when you….

So this year (with my assistance) my pre-teen girls have started shopping on Amazon. They got gift cards for their birthday and when something comes to mind that they want, they slowly have been using their Amazon gift card money. I have taught them each to create wish lists of their likes, but often times things end up in the cart and I have to be careful not to buy their “toys” the half a dozen times a day I shop on Amazon myself.

Realizing they were all up in my junk on Amazon, I had to do something. I actually though of contacting corporate. As if I had any pull to reaching the top ranking officials at Amazon… but it occurred to me. Then a friend totally saved the day! If that fact that you can hide your orders makes you mind blown, don’t worry, I have been shopping on Amazon since 2008 and I learned this yesterday (that is ten years later!)

I was yesterdays year old!

I have five kids. Going out into the public is not an option. I tried to enter the public the other day at my child’s chorus performance and I had my two year old pegging cars at my daughter’s elementary peers. In addition to throwing the cars, he was screaming during the entire performance so that half the audience had their head turned to him, not the chorus singers. Why would a shopping trip to Target or Walmart be any better? Hence my daily visits to Amazon.

I digress.

Full disclosure before starting. I am not for hiding things from your spouse. These are for hiding gifts and presents, not for living a secret life! If that’s your goal, please move on to another resource for your Amazon orders.

How to Hide Amazon Orders from Kids*:

In order to hide Amazon Orders from kids, you first need to sign into your Amazon account on your desktop or laptop. (I have not been able to get this to work on my phone.)

Second, on the right hand side of your Amazon bar (at the top of the screen) choose orders.

View your orders.

There are buttons beside each order. You are looking for the button that says Archive Order. Select that.

You will get a pop up message that says, “The archive limit is 100 orders.” This is true as of the time this post was written. Continue with choosing the Archive Order button in yellow.

There you have it. Your order is archived!

How to View Archived Orders:

You are limited to 100 archived orders. I definitely order more than 100 gifts. There is an option to view archived orders or to unarchive your orders. This is a little more hidden from kids, which makes it kind of nice.

First go into your account.

Look for the section Ordering and shopping preferences. Find Archived Orders.

Here you can see the items you archived. You can also unarchive your items if you are reaching your 100 count limit.

It is a good idea to unarchive items that you have already gifted making room for future gifts and items you never want the kids to see.

*Note: This post was written December 2018. Things change on Amazon. This is the directions for hiding orders as of the time this post was posted.

How to hide @Amazon orders from kids (and husbands!) Easy, one step, tutorial on how to keep nosey kids from discovering Christmas purchases, birthday gifts, and other adult orders. #Amazon #presents

Celebrating the season? Take a look at these 25+ Christmas Traditions to begin now. Pin to your Christmas and Family boards.

We have so many ideas for you and your family! Take a look at these Family Game Night Ideas plus Family Game Night Snack Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Family and Game Boards.

Tea for Two Tea-rrific Tea Party Ideas

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November 24, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

Host a tea party fit for a queen with these Tea for Two Tea-rrific Tea Party Ideas. Tea finger sandwiches, floral tea cup centerpieces and vintage books for display, these inspirational afternoon tea ideas will get you ready to host a garden party with friends. Enjoy your par-tea!

Tea for Two Tea-rrific Tea Party Ideas

No matter your age, tea parties never go out of style. They come from many of our earliest memories but are also quite acceptable for ladies in pearls with silver in their hair.

What is a Tea Party?

A tea party is a gathering. While it can take place anytime, it is often in the afternoon and includes mini cakes, bite-sized sandwiches, and other light refreshments. Of course you also serve tea!

Tea Party Teas

If the day is hot, you mgiht find yourself with a refreshing iced tea. However, to be the ultimate host, included a variety of teas including…

Earl Grey Tea
Herbal Tea
Green Tea
Lavender Tea
Rose Tea
Chamomile Tea
Mint Tea

Also consider options like decaf for those really sensitive to caffeine. Serve with lemon, sugar, milk, honey or edible flower infused ice cubes!

Tea Party Food Ideas

Your traditional bites include finger sandwiches, mini cakes, and light refreshments. Consider this a light meal like a snack over trying to serve your guests as if you were hosting a gigantic holiday supper!

Tea party snacks include…

Finger sandwiches
Mini cupcakes
Macaroons
Fruit salads
Biscuits or tea cookies
Tarts
Sponge cakes

Gather these ideas and host a tea party fit for a queen! These Tea for Two Tea-rrific Tea Party Ideas will get you ready to host a garden party par-tea (get it?) with friends.

Tea Party Ideas

Save all your egg cartons and make these Tea-rrific Tea Cup Party Invitations. We used them as Mother’s Day Cards, but the same design can be used for another purpose.

Flower Ladies Handkerchiefs make a perfect tea party tablescape. | Jenny Cookies

Think bite sized food. These Strawberry Cheesecake Strawberry Bites make a fabulous little-bite dessert.

Wood sliced table chargers make a beautiful spot for a mason jar flower centerpiece. Add a doily, macaroons, mini cupcakes and touches of fruit or other bite-sized treats. I Watch Them Grow has a lot of tea party ideas.

I love how affordable cantaloupe and honeydew are. Try this Honeydew Cucumber Salad for the table.

Grab a few flower centerpieces at your grocery store or florist. Add a lace parasol in the center for this tea party idea. (Source Unknown)

Take inspiration from this English wedding and display books, tea cups and flowers.

You have to have small tea sandwiches. Twist it up from your traditional eggs salad with these Strawberry Tea Sandwiches.

Visit a vintage or thrift store and collect all the old tea cups you can. You will want them for display. One use for a tea cup is in the center of a plate for dip. (Website no longer available.)

Make your own tea bag cookies with this Tea Party Cookie Recipe. | Photo Source Munchkin Munchies.

Make a mini garden with baby carrots, hummus and parsley. You can buy mini clay pots.

We love any and all food on a stick but a little slice of watermelon? We say that’s pretty genius and tea party friendly. | Source

Make a Funfetti Naked Cake. The kids will love it or the adults will feel like kids!

Make mini parfaits with granola, yogurt and strawberries. We love the budget-friendly wooden spoon tied with pink and white baker’s twine to the cups.

Faux pearls draped around tea cups, doilies, vintage books and make a beautiful tea party tablescape.

This DIY 3 tier stand was made with Dollar Tree finds. It is so easy to make yourself and very inexpensive too and will look great with mini cakes, sandwich bites and cookies.

I will take any reason to dress up for the occasion? These lace gloves are beautiful for a tea party. (Source Unknown)

Edible flowers and herbs would be a beautiful touch to ice cubes. Try mint, rosemary, basil, lavender, honeysuckle, hibiscus and dandelion.

No need to stick to cucumber sandwiches. Pile doughnuts high so they’re almost too pretty to eat. | The Knot

For those that don’t like tea, this strawberry, mint infused lemon water looks perfect for a spring tea party! (Unknown image source, recipe here)

Make your own shabby chic utensils including this pearl wrapped fork.

Celebrating Mother’s Day with a tea party? Also check out these Mother’s Day Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save these Sleepover Ideas for the Girls. Pin to Pinterest.

Inspiring Edible Table Runners

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November 16, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media, Thanksgiving 2 Comments

These inspiring lush edible table runners will create a memorable event talked about forever. Turn you into an amazing hostess with tablescape centered with a greenery table runner surrounded by a bite-sized appetizing menu including fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses, desserts and more.

Edible Table Runners

I am not the best hostess. In fact a few years ago I created a post Holiday Hosting Tips for you all, but it was truly more for me! I treat hostesses well but I never hold an event well. I think the stress of prepping gives me more anxiety than he reason for the occasion.

Since we have not family this Thanksgiving, I started looking (far in advance) for Friendsgiving Thanskgiving Ideas. This edible table runner hosting idea was a favorite for me. I saw it as lowing my anxiety because everything was immediately displayed for my guests. There was no pulling items in and out of the oven. The pressure of a menu and tablescape overlapped, becoming one. It also was different and stood out, bringing everyone to the table for fellowship.

What is an Edible Table Runner?

There is probably not much we need to describe, as it pretty much describes itself. An edible table runner is a centerpiece full of small bites eat. The centerpiece runs down the length of the table, no food is typically passed. An edible runner should look lush and appetizing, and typically is made of fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, cheeses and desserts. An edible table runner can fit the season – winter, spring, summer and fall or it can fit the holiday and occasion – Thanksgiving, Easter, brunch and whatever!

To decorate, start with your base. It’s good to lay down a corresponding table cloth (stick with a neutral table cloth like a waterproof tan linen so the colors of your foods pop). Then lay down a runner. We are a big fan greenery table runners. After your tablecloth and runner, move your way to larger edible pieces. This includes loafs of bread or large fruits like pumpkins or cantaloupe. Next work your way down to the medium edible bites and then smaller edible items.

Greenery Table Runners

Choosing greenery as your table runner or centerpieces is a great decor option that can be dressed up or dressed down. It looks amazing with bright fruits and veggies. Use year-round in all seasons. Is it the dead of winter? Will the heat wilt your leaves in summer? Don’t fret. Amazon has plenty of greenery table runners to add a pop of color to your edible table runner.

We love these Faux Greenery Table Runners:

Edible Table Runner Ideas

Head to your local hardware store and get wood plank long enough for your table. Finish the food-safe Butcher Block Conditioner and make the ultimate table-long charcuterie board. | Source

Study everything on this edible table runner. Before the flies are out, host a spring outdoor gathering in the yard. Wooden pallets, pillows, and a neutral tablecloth. Full menu is provided by Tara. | Tara Milk Tea

Have the girls over for brunch with this edible breakfast table runner. Menu included. | A Pair and a Spare

Learn the basics of creating a fruit centerpiece. Start with the larger fruits, move to the medium sized fruits and fill in with the smallest. | Photography by Meghan McNeer Styled by Kate Berry for Domino

Listen, your table runner doesn’t have to be exotic. Grab bags of chips. Eating sandwiches? Burgers? Hot dogs? Whatever your entree, lay chips on a wood plank. We find the vegetable sliced chips to be most attractive. (Recall above you can finish your plank with a food-safe Butcher Block Conditioner.) | To Have to Host

Cheese, fruits and chocolates – how to create an edible table runner. | David Jones

Carb load with an edible bread table runner. Add butter and spreads around the table. A lot of tablescape inspiration from this wedding album. | Katie Grant Photo

This table runner is affordable, all the more affordable if you have fruit tree. Decorate with oranges, grapefruits, pomegranate and more. The fruit that is cut, really offers a pop of color (and makes for easy eating!) | Source

At your next summer gathering – three words. Fruit, Veggies, Peonies. | Paper n Stitch

Hot and juicy crawfish, shrimp broils, lobsters and clam bakes make the easiest table runner. Toss down newspaper and pour your edibles straight to the table once baked. | House of Harper

For fall, have the harvest spread. Apples, pumpkins, squash, apricots and more. | Source

Fruits that are darker and richer in tone and make an excellent runner for July 4th or Memorial Day weekend. Insert a few flags to fit your theme. We like this blue and white Gingham checked tablecloth for your background. | Photography by Meghan McNeer Styled by Kate Berry for Domino

Death by chocolate. Fill a table full of chocolate – dark, milk, white and more. We also recommend mini cupcakes, brownies, cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels and more. | Pizzazzerie

For Easter, put all your eggs in one ~~basket~~ table runner. Start collecting your egg cartons. Send home extra eggs with friends in a basket. | The House that Lars Built

For the Christmas season, a gingerbread house village makes a tasty table runner. Display with candy like candy canes, gum drops, chocolates and more. | Source

This citrus tablescape takes me home to Florida and the citrus trees in my grandmother’s and mother-in-law’s backyards. | Fashionable Hostess

Also enjoy these Party and Holiday Hosting Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Also use some of these Wine and Cheese Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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

We have so many Elf on the Shelf Printables including a Birthday Postcard. If you celebrate during the season of Christmas or ANYTIME IN THE YEAR, download this Elf on the Shelf Birthday postcard and send it as a memory from Elf – just a way of Elf saying “hello, I am still thinking of you!”

Get Your Elf Birthday Postcard Today! Send All Year!

This and all of 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.

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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.

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

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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.