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Peacock Cupcakes for Your Bird-Themed Party

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July 26, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Birds of a feather flock together! We created the cutest and easy Peacock Cupcakes for your Bird-Themed Party. Your birthday party doesn’t’ have to be for the birds! Tweet, tweet!

Peacock Cupcakes for your Bird-Themed Party

Birds of a feather flock together. We have an adorable and easy peacock recipe for your flock. These cupcakes feature candy eyes, colored cake cups, premade cupcakes, candy sugar, chocolate melts and more. They would make the cutest dessert for a bird-themed birthday party. The kids will love putting these individual desserts together with you.

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Peacock Cupcakes for your Bird-Themed Party

Tweet, tweet. This birthday doesn’t have to be for the birds. Make these easy Peacock Cupcakes for your bird-themed party.

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Yield: 6 1x

Scale

Ingredients

6 Prepared Cupcakes, unfrosted
1 Container White Frosting
6 Blue Ice Cream Cake Cones
12 Small Edible Eyes
Wilton Bubble Gum Sprinkles
8 oz. Wilton Chocolate Melts, White
8 oz. Wilton Chocolate Melts, Light Green
8 oz. Wilton Chocolate Melts, Turquoise
Purple Sanding Sugar

Instructions

Frost each cupcake with a layer of white frosting.
Cut the top rim off each blue cone and discard the top rims. Set the cone parts with the opened end down on a tray so bottoms of the cones are faced up.
Melt the white chocolate according to package directions and put it into a small plastic bag and snip the tip off. Put 2 dots of chocolate on each cone on the side near the top and press 2 eyeballs on. Put a dot of chocolate under the eyes and stick an orange tiny bubble gum sprinkle to those. Let the chocolate harden.
Melt the other two colors of chocolate and put each of those colors in their own plastic bag and snip off an end.
To make the peacock feathers, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pipe a feather shape of each color in a fan shape making sure the colors touch. Sprinkle the purple sugar on the white feathers. Put a little swirl of a different color chocolate on each feather to resemble the multi-color feathers of a peacock. My feather were about 3 inches long. Let these harden completely.
Use the white chocolate to make 6 little “W” shapes on the parchment paper no more than an inch tall. Take each of the chocolate colors and put a dot on each end of the “W” shapes. Sprinkle some purple sugar on the little white dots. Let these harden completely. These will be the little feathers for the top of the peacock’s heads.
On each cone on the opposite side of the eyes, put a dot of chocolate and stick a fan of the peacock feathers to it. It should look like the big fan of feathers is behind the cone body and the face.
On top of each cone right above the eyes, put a dot of white chocolate, and stick the little feather “w” to it. Let all the chocolate harden.
Put a peacock on each cupcake and press them into the frosting a little bit so they are secure.
These cute cupcakes are great for any zoo or animal party!

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Tweet, tweet. This birthday doesn't have to be for the birds. Make these easy Peacock Cupcakes for your bird-themed party.

So we sort of love creative cupcakes. I mean… who doesn’t? Take a look at some of our previous cupcake recipes and tell us your favorite!

This cupcake is so fun and tastes like the real thing – look at this Cotton Candy Cupcake Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

You will never guess what makes these chocolate chips! Enjoy this Watermelon Cupcake Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

What’s that swimming in the water? We love these Giant Squid Cupcakes (or Octopus) for summer or a beach party. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t let the crabs pinch. Make these yummy Crab Beach Cupcakes also for summer or your beach-themed party. Pin to Pinterest.

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Kids Party Games (For the Classroom Too!)

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July 8, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Education, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

Creative Kids Party Games for your celebration. These ideas transfer well to birthdays, outdoor gatherings, and even in the classroom! Warning: fun involved!

Kids Party Games (For the Classroom Too!)

Sometimes it takes some serious work to plan a kids’ birthday. You are in charge of a group of kids and need to keep them busy or things could go south really quick! Our last birthday party for my daughter’s 10th went really well because we did a good job planning activity so there as no room for the kids to get into trouble or come up with their own ideas of how to stay busy. In an effort to keep things fun, I researched for weeks before ideas of how we could get creative with our time. I wanted to share with you some of the kids party games for your own gathering or celebration. Many of these ideas are great for the classroom too!

Enjoy!

Did someone say Pass the Water? Take a look at these other games for younger kids! | Bash Corner

See who finishes their donut first in this game – donuts on a string! | Madly Stylish Events

This is a really cute site, these grandma’s know how to have fun with Squirt Gun races. | This Grandma is Fun

Make your own Giant Outdoor Kerplunk. | A Little Craft in Your Day

Turn your lawn into an Outdoor Twister Board. | Momma Told Me

This cheese puffs snack toss is the best – it might have my belly sore from laughs! | Parents.com

Shoot down cardboard boxes Angry Birds style. | Honey Mommy

Get ready to get wet with this water balloon wooden spoon race! | Kara’s Party Idea

Make a human bubble with Dawn Dish Soap! | Lindsay and Andrew

Turn your yard flamingo decor into a ring toss game! | Sugar and Cloth

Give everyone confetti in eggs – such a fun and memorable way to celebrate! | Oh Happy Day

This is exciting. Pop eggs into a fun surprise! | Studio DIY

The Shrink Wrap Candy Ball Game, grab the directions for loads of fun and candy! | Young Life Leaders

Toss on older clothes or a swim suit and get ready for Shaving Cream Water Balloons! | Handy Dandy Youth Ministry

Be sure to catch, the goal is not to get wet in this Water Balloon Challenge! | You Workin It

Creative Kids Party Games for your celebration on @frugalcouponmom. These ideas transfer well to birthdays, outdoor gatherings, and even in the classroom! #kidspartygames #frugalcouponliving

Get blindfolded and pass the cotton balls! | Creative Jewish Mom

This baseball birthday party is everything, but I especially love this water balloon batting practice! | I Candy

Off to the races with this Beach Ball Race! | These are the Days

We did our own Water Bag Pinata but we sort of fell in love with these Water Balloon Pinatas! | Milk Allergy Mom

Stack the Cups with this creative game requiring team work! | Ms. Sepp

You say it’s your birthday! Get inspired with these Family Birthday Celebrations – How to Celebrate Every Member! Pin to Pinterest.

For the holidays or any other time, check out these Family Approved Minute to Win It Game Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for activities for the kids this summer? Take a look at these Boredom Busters (they include some great ideas for parties!) Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Summer Bucket List. Pin to Pinterest.

Also keep track of these DIY Summer Fun Ideas for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Unicorn Party Favors

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June 16, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Hosting a Unicorn Birthday Party? Swoon over these whimsical Unicorn Party Favors. They are not only easy but adorable and cute for any unicorn lover!

Unicorn Party Favors

We were helping a friend come up with some ideas for her unicorn themed party and had to share with you this party favor idea. You can have the kids make it at the party for a fun little craft during the celebration or you can pre-make them ahead and send them home as party favors with the kids! They really are fun to make and require only a little assistance from adults!

We pre-bought candy, but another fun idea is to pick up a unicorn pinata and when children collect the candy from the pinata they can make this fun unicorn treat! I think Salt Water Taffy would be a fun, light colored candy for the unicorn!

Enjoy!

Unicorn Party Favors

Yields: 4 Party Favors (multiply as needed)

Supplies:

4 Clear Plastic Cups
4 Clear Disposable Piping Bags
1 pkg. Multi-Color Paper Confetti
1 Bag Mini Fun Mallows Marshmallows—fruit flavored
Pastel-Colored Candies (I used Sixlets, Taffy, and Lifesavers. Salt Water Taffy is fun too!)
Pink Cardstock or Construction Paper
4 Bag Ties
Curling Ribbon
Tape
Black Permanent Marker

Directions:

Fill each clear piping bag with marshmallows about halfway up. Tie them closed with the bag ties and cut off the top of each bag above the ties. These are the unicorn horns.
Use the pink paper, and cut out 8 little pink ears, about 2 inches tall.
Cut 8 pieces of the curling ribbon, 6 inches long. Tape the ends of 2 ribbons together to a piece of candy. Curl the ribbons with scissors.
Put a little confetti into each cup and put a unicorn horn in them with the points of the bags pointed up. Hold onto the horns so they stay up straight while you fill the cups with candy. This will hold the horns up.
Tape 2 little pink ears on the fronts of each cup at the top and draw 2 eyes under each ear.
Place the candy with the taped-on curling ribbons right on top of the cup in front of the horn. Have the curling ribbon hang down right between the ears, so it looks like a horse’s mane hanging down.
These cute unicorns would be fun at any party!

Of course, if you have party favors for a unicorn party, you need Unicorn Birthday Party Ideas! We gathered up some of our favorite ideas to top off your party decor and celebration!

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Take a look at these ideas!

Wrap a gift in these Unicorn Gift Bags
Play a Game of Unicorn Bingo
Invite your friends with these Unicorn Invitations
These party favors would be great for the candy from your Unicorn Pinata
Decorate with Unicorn Mason Jars (great for silverware!)
Display a cute Unicorn Happy Birthday Banner!
Toast with these Unicorn Cups

Hosting a Unicorn Birthday Party? Swoon over these whimsical Unicorn Party Favors. #unicorn #birthdayparty

Take a look at these Mermaid Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

We also think you will enjoy these Little Pet Shop Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

It could be fun to serve our Cotton Candy Cupcakes! Pin to Pinterest.

FREE Baseball Party Favor Printable

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May 25, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Free, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

I hope you had a ball Baseball Party Idea – we love this Baseball Party Favor Printable for a end of the year season or celebration!

FREE Baseball Party Favor Printable

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Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd….

Whatever your occasion, end of season baseball or a baseball themed party, we have the printable for you! Pick up this FREE Baseball Party Favor Bag. We filled with some Double Bubble Gum and Baseball Cards but you can fit to your occasion or desire – we think Baseball Chocolate Balls are fun too!

You can have your son or daughter sign the bottom of the bag and make sure they hand out as a special way to say thank you to friends for attending their party.

Note: These are also fun for the softball lover!

Swing batter, batter! Enjoy

FREE Baseball Party Favor Printable

Supplies:

White Paper Bags (we used these, max sure you get wax free bags)
Printer
Baseball Printable PDF
Bag Fillers like gum, candy, baseball cards (how fun is this baseball gum?)

>>PRINT YOUR FREE BASEBALL PARTY FAVOR PRINTABLE<<

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Directions:

Download the Baseball PDF.
We suggest you practice with a piece of paper before you print with the bag.
Place your bag straight edge down into the printer with the flat smooth printable side up. (This is how it works for my printer, but yours might be different and you might need to print face down. This is why you check ahead with a piece of paper.)
Print and fill with party favor fillers.
Enjoy!

When planning a party, we loved this Monster Theme Party. Take a look at these Monster Party Ideas and Monster Approved Snacks. Pin to Pinterest.

We love to share theme parties. This one is pretty cool. Also enjoy these Star Wars Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Are yo using these baseball party favors for the end of the season? Need to thank the coach? Bring this Thanks A Latte Gift Tag! Pin to Pinterest.

Blue’s Clues Party Ideas for Your Next Birthday

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January 21, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

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 theme party!

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 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!?

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

Of course your are going to need your Blue’s Clues Handy Dandy Notebook. You can get it HERE. We also love this Blue’s Clues Notebook.

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

And if you make this sweet mailbox, make sure to fill the mailbox with these FREE Printable Blues Clues Cards! | Family Shopping Bag

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

Serve tasty treats in your personalized shovel and pail! | Catch My Party

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

Ready for a challenge? 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 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

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

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

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

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…. 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

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

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

If you have a fun recipe, leave out these FREE Blue’s Clues Recipe Cards. | Family Shopping Bag

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.

Birthday Cake-Scented Homemade Playdough

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September 9, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

Have fun making this celebratory Birthday Cake-Scented Homemade Playdough using your pantry ingredients. Play-doh recipe and playdough video tutorial below.

Birthday Cake-Scented Homemade Playdough

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You likely have seen many of our Homemade Playdough recipes. We have an Essential Oils Playdough Recipe , many love our Scented JELL-O Playdough Recipe, and you might have enjoyed our Finding Dory Homemade Playdough. Whatever your blend, we have a fun idea to celebrate. In fact, today is my sweet girl’s birthday, so this recipe is with the inspiration of her – Birthday Cake-Scented Homemade Playdough.

Happy birthday sweet girl!

Birthday Cake-Scented Homemade Playdough

Supplies:

2 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tartar
Funfetti sprinkles
Birthday candles
Sugared flowers
Cupcake wrappers

Directions:

Pour the water, oil and vanilla extract into a Dutch oven or large sauce pan and whisk to combine. Add the flour, salt and cream of tartar and stir until you work out all of the flour lumps.
Continue to stir over medium heat until a stiff ball of dough forms (this normally takes about 3-4 minutes). It will look like a firm ball of mashed potatoes.
Remove the dough from the heat and place on a level workspace for easier kneading. Knead for several minutes or until the playdough is soft and smooth. Enjoy the sweet aroma of vanilla birthday cake!
This birthday cake-scented Playdough can be shaped into mini cakes or cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles, candles and sugared flowers for hours of fun and creative bakery fun!
Enjoy and Happy Birthday!

Don’t forget Frugal Coupon Living has a fun You Tube Video on How to Make Homemade Playdough. The video below does not add the vanilla extract, but you can add it on your own. Also consider using Essential Oils like this Essential Oils Playdough Recipe

Pick up this FREE Printable Birthday Party Planner. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Pokemon Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Have a girl that loves LPS? These Littlest Pet Shop Party Ideas are the best! Pin to Pinterest.

May the force be with you… enjoy these Star Wars Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Pokemon Party Ideas – Gotta Catch ‘Em All

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August 16, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Pokemon Party Ideas

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Are you a fan of Pokemon, Pokemon Go?!? The game is all the rage and a child’s theme from the past has now made an incredible comeback. We wanted to put together some fun Pokemon Party Ideas as we foresee a lot of Pokemon Parties being planned. These were some party highlights found along the web, after all, you’ve gotta catch ’em all!

Before any party, you need an invitation. Enjoy this FREE Pokemon Party Invite from Invitation City.

Turn Peeps into Pokemon Pikachu like Frog Prince Paperie.

Take a look at this Pikachu Cake Tutorial on You Tube. We also have a VERY EASY Character Cake Tutorial on Frugal Coupon Living. This would be a great coloring sheet for your cake.

Hand draw Pikachu onto yellow paper cups with a black Sharpie like Ruffles and Stuff.

Also draw Pikachu onto yellow balloons with Sharpie like Myzotte.

Combine White and Red Paper Lanterns for the ultimate Pokemon Pokeball. Idea on Catch My Party.

We love these Pokemon Pokeball Gift Bags with tutorial from Mom 2 My Crazy 2.

Make a Pokemon Pizza with Olives, Pepperoni and Cheese. Source Unknown.

We also are obsessed with this FREE Pokemon Pokeball and Pokemon Characters from Merry Printables.

Pick up Free Pokemon Party Printables and Images for For Geeks.

Also enjoy these FREE Pokemon Water Bottle Labels from HaleGrafx.

DIY Pokemon Tablecloth – Head to the Dollar Store and make this for under $3!

Enjoy these fun Pokemon Action Cards from And Next Comes L.

Bomb Shell Bling has a fun Pokemon Game for parties made from table tennis balls. Love this idea (I think her son did too!)

We fell in love with these Pokemon Candy Balls from Kid’s Activity Blog.

Make your own party favors with this Pokemon Loom Bracelet Idea from Rose’s Notes.

Use this Pokemon Party Template Invitation from Made by Marzipan.

Design Your Own Pokemon Cards with this FREE Printable on And Next Comes L.

Have fun with this easy Dollar Store Craft Pokemon Cupcake Holder from Are They All Yours?

Try this Origami Pikachu Tutorial from Origami Instructions.

Take a look at our Harry Pottery Birthday Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Star Wars Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy our Littlest Pet Shop Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Beach Inspired Party Ideas

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June 19, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Beach Inspired Party Ideas

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Life’s a Beach, Enjoy the Waves with these Beach Inspired Party Ideas. From crab cupcakes that don’t pinch, a fun little watermelon hack, to how to make a sand cake and more! We love these creative beach party ideas for your next under the sea gathering. These also are the perfect touch to a luau party!