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Easy 3-Ingredient Funfetti Dip Recipe|Kid’s Valentine’s Day Treat

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January 31, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe, Valentine's Day

Easy 3-Ingredient Funfetti Dip Recipe
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This fun recipe can be used for many different occasions – Valentine’s Day, Birthday Parties, Summer Celebrations and More.

Ingredients:

1 box Funfetti Cake Mix
2 cup Cool Whip Lite (or regular)
2 cup Vanilla Yogurt
Sprinkle Decorations (optional)

Directions:

In a large bowl mix cake mix, Cool Whip and yogurt until blended smoothly.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Transfer to serving bowl and top with additional sprinkles – it’s always fun to stick to a seasonal theme (for example, heart sprinkles during Valentine’s Day.)
Serve with vanilla wafers, graham crackers, animal crackers, and more.

Enjoy!

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DIY Valentine Wreath – Burlap Wreath Tutorial for Under $10

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January 31, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Instagram, Pinterest, Valentine's Day

DIY Valentine Wreath

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I made this wreath last year for Valentine’s Day and I love it! It was so easy and very cheap. I got all of my materials at Hobby Lobby in two separate trips so I was able to use two 40% off coupons.

Supplies:

1 or 2 wire hangars (I used two and wired them together) – FREE
2-3 yards of Red Burlap – $5.98 (use 40% off coupon)
Letters ‘X’ and ‘O’ in Chipboard – $2.49 each. I used a coupon for one so paid $3.49 total.
Two sheets of scrapbook paper – $.59 total (on sale for 50% off)
Ribbon – already had on hand
Mod Podge – already had on hand
X-ACTO Knife – already had on hand

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Directions:

Stretch your hangar into a circle or unhook it to put two hangars together. I just overlapped mine to the desired size.
Lay the fabric out flat and measure 5″ widths and cut.
Begin putting the fabric on the hangar going back and forth until the whole strip is on. Repeat until the hangar is full.
Twist the hanger back together to close. I had to get more fabric later because all they had was 1 1/2 yds! You will want it to be much fuller than this!
To make the letters, lay the scrapbook paper face down and glue the letters on using the Mod Podge.
Once dry, trim the paper around the letters with an X-ACTO knife, then Mod Podge the surface to seal and provide a shine.
Glue the letters together with hot glue and then glue the ribbon onto the back.
Loop over the top of the hangar and add a bow to cover. Ta-da!

Try it and let me know how it turns out! I plan to make one for Easter too!

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Hidden Hearts Pound Cake Recipe – Valentine’s Day Food Craft

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January 13, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe, Valentine's Day

Hidden Hearts Pound Cake – Valentine’s Day Treat
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Looking at this photo overwhelms you, huh? I bet you are thinking that this is going to be one of those Pinterest “fails.” Follow these sure no fail drections to create the ultimate suprise for your Valentines – I bet your family will be surprised when they cut into this Hidden Hearts Pound Cake.

Cake Ingredients:

2 boxes Pound Cake mix
1/2 cup Butter softened
4 Eggs
1 1/3 cup Milk
red food coloring

Glaze Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tbsp Milk

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Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.
Spray loaf pan with cooking spray.
Prepare your first pound cake following box directions. Add food coloring to get good pink color in batter.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes (about 10 less than box directions.)
Let cool on rack for an hour.
Remove cake from pan and refrigerate for several hours.
Slice cold cake into slices no thicker than your cookie cutter.
Use cookie cutter to cut heart shapes from each aand stack to side.
Prepare the other box of pound cake mix following box directions.
Spray loaf pan with cooking spray.
Pour 1/4″ of batter in the bottom.
Place your heart cut-outs down the middle, keeping them straight and together.
Pour remaining batter over the heart cut-outs in the pan. Ensure it gets down the sides and covers the top. (Yes, There will be a lot of batter left!)
Bake according to box directions.
Let cool on rack for an hour.
Remove from pan and place on platter.
In a medium bowl, put powdered sugar and slowly add milk until desired consistency is reached.
Drizzle icing over cake and serve.

Easy-peasy. Most importantly, enjoy!

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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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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 .

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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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HOT $.99 Lowe’s Black Friday Poinsettia Deal with FREE Pick-Up!

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November 27, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Black Friday & Cyber Monday, Christmas, Cyber Monday, Home Improvement, Online Shopping

Remember the Lowe’s Black Friday Poinsettia Deal?

Head over to Lowe’s grab some 1 qt. Poinsettia’s for just $.99 each (from $2.98)! Get them shipped free when you choose in-store pick-up! You will need to pay tax (mine were $1.08 after tax each). This price is good through 12/02/13.

I grabbed like 10 of these last year and they were great! Lasted the whole season and there were tons available!

Grab yours now! Find more Holiday Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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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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