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Countdown to Christmas – DIY Advent Calendars

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January 11, 2015 by FCL Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Seasonal

There’s nothing more fun to me than having a way to countdown the days until Christmas. We do the Book Advent Calendar, and my daughter has SO much fun opening a new book every night! Whether you start on Dec. 1 or find a fun way to mark off the last few days before the holiday, we have you covered with our list of 25 DIY Advent Calendars!

If you’re a planner like me, this is a great time to start thinking about what you want to do to countdown to Christmas next year!

1. Book Advent Calendar by Clair’s Freebies

2. Small Tin Advent Calendar by View from the Fridge

3. Popsicle Stick Advent Jar by Mess for Less

4. Hershey’s Kiss Advent Calendar by How to Have it All

5. Box Advent Calendar + FREE Printable by Powerful Mothering

6. Toilet Tube Christmas Tree Advent Calendar by Coffee & Vanilla

7. Easy Paper Bag Advent Calendar by The Creek Line House

8. Embroidery Hoop Pocket Advent Calendar by The Crafty Crow

9. Advent Calendar Wall Chart + FREE Printables

10. Christmas Countdown Fortune Cookies by Happy Go Lucky

11. Shoe Organizer Advent Calendar by Home Talk

12. Milk Carton Advent Calendar by Tynes Designs

13. Clothespin Advent Calendar + FREE Printable by Visual Heart

14. Paper Cup Reindeer Advent Calendar by Balancing Home

15. Toilet Paper Roll Advent Calendar by The Country Chic Cottage

16. Treat Bag Advent Calendar + FREE Printable by Yellow Bliss Road

17. Matchbox Advent Calendar by The Craft Patch

18. Vintage Advent Calendar by Ella Claire

19. Reusable Pouch Advent Calendar by Design Mom

20. Envelope Advent Calendar by The Little Red House

21. Baby Food Jar Advent Calendar by Craftaholics Anonymous

22. Easy Advent Jar by Handmade Charlotte

23. Christmas Card Advent Calendar by Danya Banya

24. Santa Christmas Countdown Calendar + FREE Printable by Tomfo

25. Snowflake Christmas Countdown by eighteen25

There are a few of these I want to try for next year. You can’t have too many Advent Calendars, right?! Which calendar is your favorite?!

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For kids, be sure to Pin to Pinterest these fun Frozen Hair Hacks!

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

LEGO Store Monthly Mini Build – FREE LEGO Alien on 1/6

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December 31, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Free, Kids

Visit your local LEGO Store on the first Tuesday of each month for the LEGO Store Monthly Mini Build. Kids will Learn how to build a cool LEGO mini model and the best part, when you are finished, you can take it home for FREE! A new model will be available each month and will be specially themed to that month. Mini Model Build events are a blast and a wonderful FREEBIE your little guy or gal will love.

The upcoming Mini Model Build is a LEGO Alien and Space Dog. Event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 1st at 5:00 pm and is open to children ages 6 to 14 only. Show up early as quantities are limited, approximately 250 per store.

Like LEGO’s and the FREE LEGO Plane and Mini Model Build Event? If so, then don’t forget your FREE LEGO Magazine! Also, Teachers get a FREE Annual Pass to LEGOLAND, LEGO’s massive LEGO themed amusement park .

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

25 Fun Frozen Birthday Party Ideas

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November 30, 2014 by FCL Filed Under: Crafts, DIY

25 Fun Frozen Birthday Party Ideas

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How many of you are planning Frozen birthday parties this year?! I’m working on one right now for my daughter’s birthday next month, and I’ve been on the lookout for some fun and creative ideas for decor, food and games! If you’re like me, then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve rounded up 25 Fun Frozen Birthday Party Ideas for you!

1. Olaf in a Snowstorm Bottle by 30 Minute Crafts

2. Snowman Mugs and Cocoa Treat by 504 Main by Holly Lefevre

3. Olaf String Cheese Sticks by Yummy Mummy

4. Simple Frozen Snowball Game by Pebbles and Piggytails

5. Snowman Pizza by Delia Creates

6. Snowman Parts by She Saved

7. Epsom Salt Painting by My Sister’s Suitcase

8. Coffee Filter Trees by I Heart Naptime

9. Snowman in a Jar by Simply + Kierste

10. Frozen Playdough by Paging Fun Mums

11. Stenciled Glitter Elsa Crown by 30 Minute Crafts

12. Snowball Garland by Everyday with Rachael Ray

13. Elsa Pumpkin by A Pumpkin & A Princess

14. Snowball Tower by Paging Supermom!

15. Melted Snowman Water Station by Two Sisters Crafting Blog

16. Snowball Garland by Magically Made

17. Frozen Marshmallow Pops by Thrifty DIY Diva

18. Snowman Slam Game by Growing a Jeweled Rose

19. DIY Snowflake Garland by This Heart of Mine

20. Elsa Crowns and Sven Antler’s by My Sister’s Suitcase

21. Frozen Inspired Ice Chalk by Frogs and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

22. Snowflake Chandelier by Homes.com

23. Pin the Nose on Olaf by A Thrifty Mom

24. Musical Snowflakes Game by Walk in the Sunshine

25. Elsa Tutu Party Favor Bags by Two Sisters Crafting Blog

There are so many ideas here that I want to incorporate into my daughter’s birthday party, like the Snowman Slam Game and the Musical Snowflakes Game. I just have to figure out how to fit everything into a 2-hour event!

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For kids, be sure to Pin to Pinterest these fun Frozen Hair Hacks!

Disney Frozen Hair Tutorials – Elsa and Anna How To Hair Hacks

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Chocolate Covered OREO Turkey Recipe – Thanksgiving Food Craft

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November 20, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe

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Chocolate Covered OREO Turkey Recipe
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Looking for a Fun DIY (Do It Yourself) activity for the kids this fall, just in time perhaps for Thanksgiving. Be sure to PIN this fun Chocolate Covered OREO Turkey Recipe.

Chocolate Covered OREO Cookie Turkey Recipe:

Ingredients:

12 OREO Fudge Cremes
36 Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
24 Candy eyes
12 Candy Corns
1/4 cup Light Cocoa Candy Melting Chips
1/4 cup Assorted Fall Color Candy Melting Chips
OR 1/4 cup White Candy Melting Chips and assorted Gel Food Coloring

Directions:

Heat Light Cocoa Candy Chips in small bowl by microwaving for 30 seconds stirring and repeating until melted.
Arrange 3 pretzels on wax paper as shown to form feathers and spoon melted chocolate to “glue” together.
Place OREO Cookie on top of “feathers”.
Use a toothpick dipped in chocolate to paint chocolate on back of eyes and candy corn and put in place.
Allow to set.
Heat other color Candy Chips in small bowls by microwaving for 30 seconds stirring and repeating until melted.
Use a small spoon to pour colors in holes of pretzels.
Allow to set.

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Gingerbread Men Cookies Recipe – Food Craft for the Kids

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November 15, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe

Gingerbread Men Cookies Recipe
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With a touch of cinnamon, a bit of ginger and the best part of all Butterscotch Budding, enjoy this fun gingerbread recipe for you and the kids. Spread the yumminess of home-made vanilla icing and you have a treat sure to please.

Cookie Ingredients:

1 package Butterscotch Pudding (cook and serve)
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup packed Brown Sugar
1 Egg
1 1/2 cup Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1 1/2 tsp Ginger
1 tsp Cinnamon

Icing Ingredients:

1 Egg Whites
1/4 tsp Vanilla
1 cup Powdered Sugar

Directions:

Combine flour, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon and set aside.
Cream butterscotch pudding mix, butter and brown sugar.
Add egg and mix.
Add in flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Cover and chill dough for about an hour until firm.
Divide mixture in half, place one half Wrapped back in refrigerator.
Prepare baking sheets with cooking spray or parchment paper.
Flour work area and rolling pin and roll out dough to 1/8″ thickness.
Cut out with cookie cutter and remove scraps.
Transfer cookies to baking sheets using spatula. Leave several inches between cookies.
Reroll scrap dough and cut remaining cookies.
Bake in 350 degree oven about 10 minutes (watch for edges to begin to turn lightly brown).
Leave on cookie sheet for several minutes before moving to cooling rack.
Combine the egg whites and vanilla and beat until bubbly.
Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until all sugar is incorporated.
Beat on high until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks.
Transfer icing to pastry bag.
Pipe the line pattern on cookies.
Wait at least several hours for icing to set.

Wilton has a great selection of Gingerbread Cookie Cutters. Grab Single Cutter with Comfort Grip for $5.47 or a Family of Four Set for $6.64. I find the Fred ABC (already been eaten) Gingerbread Cookie Cutter Set of 3 comical for only $10.25 – adorable!

Also check out the round-up of Ginger Bread Houses – complete list of kits, tools, and decorations.

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Find more Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living and be sure to follow FCLAsh on Pinterest where there are dozens of ideas I have pinned for you!

Leftover Halloween Candy for Thanksgiving Treats on Rachael Ray

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November 3, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Instagram, Pinterest, Press, Recipe

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I know you all have loved the Food Crafts we have been creating on Frugal Coupon Living. If you missed The Rachael Ray Show which aired last year, take a look at the segment where my little turkey and I share how to re-use Halloween Candy to make Fun Thanksgiving Desserts.

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Grab the Following Recipes:

Turkey Sugar Cookies (Pin it to Pinterest)

This recipe is the most simplistic. Make the attached sugar cookie recipe or grab a pre-made store brand. Use icing as glue and create decadent feathers with candy corn.

Turkey Nutter Butter Cookies (Pin it to Pinterest)

So far the most popular Thanksgiving Food Craft, the flexibility of this food craft is nice. How far you want to go with this cookie is up to you. You can have a stand up turkey or a lay down turkey instead. Add left over Halloween candy to spruce up the design or keep it simplistic with icing and candy corn.

Rolo Pilgram Hats (Pin it to Pinterest)

On the show we made these with chocolate peanut butter cups but you can also do with caramel cups. Pick up store bought frosted fudge cookies and glue on the top of the hat to make the perfect little treat for your little Pilgrim.

Chocolate Covered Oreo Turkeys (Pin it to Pinterest)

This turkey craft is likely for experienced and steady of hands baker. Mix colors and create bright feathers on your Oreo Turkey using a pretzel as a template. Again, how little or how much of the activity and design you want to do is up to you.

Love the Turkey Food Crafts for Kids? Be sure to follow Frugal Coupon Living on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and on Google + for all these fun activities and more.

Pin and Create these Halloween, Fall and Thanksgiving Craft and Recipes

Also check out these Recipes that can be used in Fall!

Visit these Pumpkin Fall Recipes

Follow all Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living as well as FCLAsh on Pinterest.

Leftover Halloween Candy Thanksgiving Treats – Seen on Rachael Ray

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November 3, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Press, Recipe

WATCH THE SEGMENT HERE

I know you all have loved the Food Crafts we have been creating on Frugal Coupon Living. If you missed The Rachael Ray Show which aired today, take a look at the segment where my little turkey and I share how to re-use Halloween Candy to make Fun Thanksgiving Desserts.

Pin it to Pinterest

Grab the Following Recipes:

Turkey Sugar Cookies (Pin it to Pinterest)

This recipe is the most simplistic. Make the attached sugar cookie recipe or grab a pre-made store brand. Use icing as glue and create decadent feathers with candy corn.

Turkey Nutter Butter Cookies (Pin it to Pinterest)

Rolo Pilgram Hats (Pin it to Pinterest)

Chocolate Covered Oreo Turkeys (Pin it to Pinterest)

Love the Turkey Food Crafts for Kids? Be sure to follow Frugal Coupon Living on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and on Google + for all these fun activities and more.

Pin and Create these Halloween, Fall and Thanksgiving Craft and Recipes

Also check out these Recipes that can be used in Fall!

Visit these Pumpkin Fall Recipes

Follow all Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living as well as FCLAsh on Pinterest.

25 Amazing Home Organizers

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October 28, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Pinterest

25 Amazing Home Organizers

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I love browsing Pintrest and seeing so many ideas on how to organize my home. There are always so many ideas on how to use things you already have or how to get creative with small spaces. Here are 25 amazing ideas on how to organize around your home. Do you have any great ideas or tips on how you organize? If so leave them below in the comments.

1. DIY Kids Lockers From One Creative Mommy

2. Make-up Magnet Board From Laura Thoughts

3. Under The Sink Organization From A Thousand Words

4. Rollout Pantry From Atlanta’s Frugal Mom

5. Organizing Holiday Decor From Hi Sugarplum

6. Boot Storage From I Heart Organizing

7. DIY Wooden Chalkboard Labels From The Thinking Closet

8. DIY Bunk Bed Bookshelves From One Creative Mommy

9. Bathroom Organization From Superwoman

10. Craft Room Organization From LeroyLime

11. DIY Pot Rack From Atlanta’s Frugal Mom

12. Organizing Under The Sink From Hi Sugarplum