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The Best Bachelorette Party Ideas

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January 10, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Some of the best bachelorette party ideas and themes for a bride to be and her bridesmaids. Clean hen night ideas to create life long memories with friends. Before you begin planning the festivities, save these party ideas and download the Bachelorette party games printable. We promise it will bring a memorable night!

The clocks ticking and soon this missy will be come a Mrs. Have fun planning one of the most memorable nights for your bride to be. We found some creative, fun and CLEAN ways to throw the most unforgettable Bachelorette Party. From fun printables and free invitations, ways to enjoy a cocktail, and ideas for an evening out or in! Have fun on your hen night!

Bachelorette Party Games Printables

Before you get started, make sure you are ready for some fun. Whether hosting a bridal shower, bachelorette trip, bachelorette weekend or just a girls night out, these Bachelorette Party Games will be all you need. Mad Libs, trivia, categories, truths and dares are exciting activities, but try something different this night with these unique party games for adults!

Give your hen party a fun twist, Included in this set are 17 best bachelorette party games, a bachelorette scavenger hunt template and bachelorette charades cards (both filled in and blank.) The girls party games include directions and bach party games supply list to keep you organized.

This printable bachelorette party games is a fun spin to a lively night. The set includes clean bachelorette party games and a few “implied” naughty bachelorette party games. Fit to what is best for your bride and bridal party.

17 Bachelorette Party Games Printable PDF

What are good Bachelorette Party Games?

The party games for the girls includes popular adult drinking games, only classier!

Ring Chop
Junk in the Trunk
Pin the Kiss
First Kiss
Name that Quote
Bachelorette Charades
Prosecco Pong
Weenie in the Bottle
Put a Ring on It
Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt
In the Hole
Ball & Chain
What’s in Your Phone
Rom-Com Movie Drinking Game

Plus more! An example of a fun bachelorette party game ideas includes a favorite of mine – Prosecco Pong.

How do you play prosecco pong?

This Bachelorette game is played like the classic beer pong, only classier, with Prosecco. Poor a bit of Prosecco in 12 plastic wine glasses. Six glasses in a triangle shape on opposite sides of a table. Each team takes turn throwing a ping-pong ball into the other team’s cups. Once a opponent then drinks the contents of the cup. If both teammates hit cups, the balls are rolled back and they get to shoot again. there is no looser. Everyone is winner with a sip of bubbly wine as the prize.

Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas

Of course, before the celebration gets started, you need guests. Save money and keep the budget low cost with these free Bachelorette Party Invitations! Now you can spend money other places. | Design C orral

Create a Champagne Bar with Modge Podge, large gold glitter, ribbon and straws. Voila! This could also be quite decorative for your drinking game – Prosecco pong! | My Crowned Expectations

keeping in the theme of the bling! Serve a diamond filled breakfast the night after – carbs is a gift everyone in the squad after a night out! Scratch the egg white spinach omelets and serve a sugar donut treat! We can worry about our wedding diet tomorrow! | Fiskars

I just think this idea is so fun and should best be photographed in the morning – someone is bound to be guilty of something! The bridal party needs a mug shot before and after the Bachelorette Night Out! Bonus points for who comes up with best hangover mug shot! | Source Unknown

We couldn’t keep it low-budget without a free bachelorette party printable. When taking your morning after photos, consider this Countdown to Lock-down Free Mug Shot Printable for your Bachelorette Night Out! | Evermine

For a lot of laughter, download this Free Printable and Game – Bachelorette Balderdash. Play for a hen night oruse as a bridal shower game. | Designs by Miss Mandee

Non-alcoholic, fancy drinks, wine, beer, water or whatever, when toasting, don’t forget these Edible Glitter Ice Cubes | A Subtle Revelry

Not into drinking glitter? We get it. If you like the drink, put a rink in it with these Diamond Ring Ice Cube Molds perfect for the crew.

Pamper the bride before the big day with these free DIY Spa Party Invitations. So cute and frugal! | One Charming Party photo from Darling Darleen

Give the princess one last hurrah! Bachelorette party guests wear a tutu and boots! This screams a perfect night in Nashville! | Amanda Burton Design (Link no longer available.)

Everyone pick up a cute pair of panties. Not only do you have a fun and festive decoration, the bride goes home with a pretty sweet gifts of lingerie. Add to your display blindfolds, bras, outfits, handcuffs and more! | Glorious Treats

No good Bachelorette weekend goes without a copy of Bridesmaids! | Hostess with the Mostess

Keep the bridal party together, but have a back-up plan in case one gets lost! Instead of stickers, grab this very cute Temporary Bachelorette Tattoo! | Etsy (more Bride & Bachelorette Party Tattoos)

Another fun way to keep the party together is a light up diamond ring! You are sure to spot a bright ring if it goes astray!

It’s all about Amanda…. or whomever! For your bachelorette bash, everyone grab a Pink Boa, the bride gets a White Boa! These make a cute Bachelorette party photo idea. Grab those memories with photos! | 100 Layer Cake

This is a frugal idea – write on balloons with Black Sharpie or Gold Sharpie! You could also write wishes to the bride and release them in the sky – find balloons that are safe for release! These are easy and low-cost Bachelorette party décor ideas. | Decorating Ideas (link no longer available)

Ride the waves in style. Bring fun floats to the beach like a Flamingo Float or Pineapple Float | The Bach and Love Always, Audrey

It doesn’t matter your age, we can all take advice from Seventeen Magazine like what are the All-Time Best Girl Movies. Gather your Girl Movie DVDs and get ready for a girls night in. PJs required. (Photo Source Unknown)

When watching these Rom-Com (romantic comedy) movies, add this Rom-Com Bingo Game from Frugal Coupon Living. (Enter your email address here to get this free printable!)

You can see more in our Galentine’s Day Party Ideas (which actually are quite perfect for a hen party!)

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Pick up this free printable – Kiss the Miss Good-bye! It’s a guest book of your bridesmaids and friends’ lips! We think adding a cute signature or message would be fun! | Something Turquoise

Dress the wedding party up in something feminine and relaxing – there are dozens of choices for floral bridesmaids robes and they are cute for your bride tribe on the wedding day! | Southern Weddings

Take a sip out of this. Have fun and cheers with a Bachelorette Party Piñata donkey. They make excellent party favors for all your guests. | A Beautiful Mess

Consider this Hand Stamped Spoon Tutorial for a Wedding or Shower gift with free printable! Pin to Pinterest.

Also get our FREE Bridal Shower Recipe Printable – Pin to Pinterest.

Post originally published May 7, 2017. Updated January 10, 2022.

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Simple & Southern Peach Iced Tea – Like Sonic

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December 16, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Simple Southern Peach Iced Tea Recipe on Frugal Coupon Living. An easy summer drink recipe with a few simple ingredients.

With the south comes some good southern sweet tea. This is a very simple recipe for Peach Sweet Tea using the syrup & juice from REAL Peaches.

Enjoy!

Simple & Southern Peach Iced Tea – Like Sonic!

Ingredients:

Peach Syrup:

1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
2-3 sliced fresh Peaches

Tea:

3 Tea Bags
6 cups Water

Directions:

Bring syrup ingredients to boil. Then reduce heat to medium.

Crush peach slices as you stir to dissolve sugar.

Turn off heat cover and let sit for 30 minutes.

Boil water and brew tea letting steep 5 minutes.

Remove tea bags and refrigerate.

Strain syrup through a fine strainer to remove fruit pieces.

Add syrup to tea and serve over ice.

Simple & Southern Peach Iced Tea – Like Sonic

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Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon LIving

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Ingredients

Scale

1 cup Sugar
1 cup Water
2–3 sliced fresh Peaches
3 Tea Bags
6 cups Water

Instructions

Bring syrup ingredients to boil. Then reduce heat to medium.
Crush peach slices as you stir to dissolve sugar.
Turn off heat cover and let sit for 30 minutes.
Boil water and brew tea letting steep 5 minutes.
Remove tea bags and refrigerate.
Strain syrup through a fine strainer to remove fruit pieces.
Add syrup to tea and serve over ice.

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Tips for making the best southern peach sweet tea: Make sure you crush the peaches while stirring them in the pot and add the sugar while the syrup is hot. This helps the sugar dissolve well and creates a sweeter tea. Also, the secret ingredient is adding a pinch of baking soda while you’re brewing the black tea bags.

FAQ’s:

Why add the baking soda?

This secret ingredient actually helps reduce the bitter flavor (the tannens) from the tea bags, helping create a smoother, slightly less bitter end product.

What is Sonic sweet tea sweetened with?

They offer 2 options. A Sonic sweet tea that has a sugar syrup base, or a sugar free option that is sweetened with Splenda.

Is Sonic tea brewed?

Yes. Their teas, whether they are black tea or green tea, are brewed fresh daily.

How many tea bags do you use for a gallon of sweet tea?

That can depend on the quality of tea you’re using, how strong you want it, etc. The recommended amount varies but it is approximately eight to ten single cup tea bags or three to four family size tea bags.

How much sugar does Sonic put in their sweet tea?

A medium-sized sweet tea has about 45 grams of sugar.

What is the difference between sweet tea and sweetened tea?

There is not much difference. Sweet tea is typically brewed with sugar then has more sugar added to it, creating a slightly sweeter tea. Sweetened tea is usually just sweetened after it has been brewed and taken off the heat.

Also try this delicious Copycat Chick-fil-A Lemonade Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

Have a drink on us. Enjoy this Easy Raspberry Tea. Pin to Pinterest.

Check out these Copycat Recipes!

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Care Package Ideas – Themed Gifts by Mail

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October 6, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Take a look at these fun gifts to send in the mail including monthly and seasonal themes as well has punny phrases! Care package ideas for military members, care takers, college students, friends, girls, boys, and more.

Do you want to send some happy mail to someone you love? Are you looking for care package ideas that are more than just random gifts in a box? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve gathered 25+ care package ideas for nearly every occasion.

What are good things to put in a care package?

When putting together a care package, first consider the situation. Am I shopping for a holiday, a personal a way from home, someone sick, etc. Once you focus on the circumstance, ask yourself, what would I need in this situation? For example, are you creating a care package for a college student? Yes. They are away from home. What are some things they might be running out of? Is there an upcoming holiday in which I can help the decorate or be ready to celebrate. These things can all come together to create the best college care package.

Fun things to include in a care package

Holiday decorations
Candy
A blanket
Snacks
Something to ready
Fun trinkets
Gift card
Puzzle Books
Movie
Socks
Coloring Books
Water bottle
Thoughtful note

When creating a don’t feel like you have to splurge, though you can if you want to. A care package can be a small package with two or three items, or it can be an all-out party in a box type of package with everything on someone’s wish list. It’s up to you.

What should you not put in a care package?

Most package are sent via the USPS. It is important to focus on things that mailing services do not allow you to mail. Do not include knives or sharp instruments, liquids, powders, and odor-producing materials. Also make sure to ship quickly or include non perishable items. It is also wise to not include breakables, such as glass, as the a broken product could damage the contents of the entire package.

Care packages are a great way to show someone you care. Why don’t you take a look at this list of great ideas for some inspiration!

Who Do You Send Care Packages To?

While care packages are often sent to military and college students, there are so many ways to branch out to someone who may need a little cheering up from a friend, relative, or even a friendly stranger looking to brighten someone’s day.

Here are some people you may want to consider sending care packages to:

Military – All branches need a little extra love throughout the year, particularly on holidays that they’re spending away from family.
College Students – Send them at exam times or holidays when they can’t come home.
Caregivers – Taking care of others is hard work. Let them know you appreciate their sacrifice.
Nursing Home Residents – It would be especially nice to send a package to someone who doesn’t get mail or packages from family.
Family/Friends Who’ve Moved Away – This is self-explanatory. Let them know you miss them and are thinking of them!
Prisoners – You’ll need to check with the facility first to see which items are allowed in an inmate care package. When it comes to a care package for jail, you need to make sure you follow the guidelines strictly!
New Moms – It’s a wonderful and stressful time, so make sure the new mama has a few things to take care of herself. Most of the gifts she’s received lately will be for baby, after all.
Sick Friends or Family – If you know anyone who’s facing an extended stay in the hospital or recovery at home, a care package is a fantastic way to show you care.
Someone Who’s Grieving – Grief takes a lot out of a person. You may consider things like a book of prayers for those who are grieving, gift cards to restaurants, so they don’t have to cook for a while, etc.

Themed Care Packages

You’ll find care package ideas for college students, sick friends, caregivers, sick people, stressed out moms, and more. Basically, we have something here for everyone.

Care Package for Christmas

Target does it again! So does my friend Kristin. Look at this Christmas Care Package to a college student. Target sells the Prize Punch Advent Calendar Care Package which can easily be turned into a 12 Days of Christmas Care Package for anyone. So cute. Thanks for sharing Kristin!

Blue Care Package

First of all, you don’t need a special occasion to send a care package. Send one out of the blue! There’s even a theme for that—a box of all blue items. Oreos, Rice Krispie treats, Jolly Ranchers, Cool Ranch Doritos, and Extra peppermint gum are just a few examples of what you can include. | My Inspiration Corner

Care Package Idea for College

This Just Add Water care package from my friend Kristin is brilliant! Fill the box with items that only require water to make. Tea, mashed potatoes, cups of noodles, lemonade, and oatmeal are just a few terrific examples.

Birthday Care Package

Send a birthday care package when your loved one is far away. Just because you’re miles apart doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate like this collage care package party in a box! | Frugal Coupon Living

Birthday Care Package for Her

And here’s another option for a birthday party in a box. It includes candles, a tablecloth, plates, some party decor, and of course, a mug cake mix. | Almost Empty Nest

New Baby Care Package

How about a care package for new mom? This could be perfect for a baby shower you can’t attend. Add cute items including onesies, baby accessories, but also add practical things like baby wipes, butt paste and more! | Finding Mandee

Care Package for Sick Friend

Sending a cold and flu care package in the fall or winter is such a terrific idea! You don’t even have to wait until someone’s sick; having things like cough drops, acetaminophen, cough suppressants or expectorants, Lysol wipes, and tissue on hand is just plain smart. | The TipToe Fairy

Care Package for Best Friend

April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring a lot of smiles when sent in a care package like this one! It includes crocheted shower poufs, body wash, lotion, nail polish, and more. | Organized 31

Care Package for Chemo Patients

Chemo Care Basket from Pink Fortitude: Dealing with cancer is a difficult task, particularly when you throw chemo treatments into the mix. A chemo care basket (or care package) will go a long way in reminding a friend or family member that you’re thinking of her or him during this time. | Pink Fortitude

Care Package for Military

Don’t forget a military care package for our service members. Creative ideas from The Military Wife and Mom including One Day Closer, One Day Stronger. When I created a package for a military friend, I include things that were not commonly available where they lived. This truly included hitting the grocery store grabbing some beloved snacks and packages of candy.

Care Package for Female College Student

Send your daughter, friend, or girlfriend in college the perfect care package. You can’t go wrong with some candy, tampons or pads, lotion, razors, and more. You may want to also include perfume, lip balm, essential oils, and other “girly” things you know she’ll like. | Organized 31

Care Package for Boyfriend

And here’s another excellent care package for guys from Organized 31! It includes beef jerky, pumpkin seeds, outdoor toys, and study supplies, but add in whatever your favorite guy likes.

Care Package for Sick

Make a get well care package for someone’ who’s sick or just had surgery. Tissues, hand sanitizer, juice, and snacks are just a few of the things you could include to make them feel a little better. | Mod Podge Rocks

Care Package for New Car

Teens, college students, or anyone with a new car will so appreciate a car care package. You can include so many fun things here, like a travel mug, ArmorAll wipes, an air freshener, a mini first aid kit, and even some snacks (that won’t melt in a hot car) to grab on the go. | Sweet Parrish Place

Small Care Package for Friend

This fall care package for a friend is so cute! The tag reads, “Thank you for bee-ing such a great friend,” along with Burt’s Bees hand cream and lip balm. It’s simple but thoughtful. | About a Mom

Care Package for College Students

Midnight Munchies strike us all at sometimes, but this is especially true for college students staying up late to study for finals. (Or students who are up late and out with friends, let’s be honest.) From Cheese Nips to JIF on the Go to Monster Energy Drinks, it has everything a starving student needs. Add trail mix, granola bars, chocolate, pretzels and more. | Creative Art Room

Themed Care Package Idea

College care package ideas are a must. Go with a theme. Send a space-themed gift basket like this one from my friend Kristin to someone you love to the moon and back! Include a space-themed shirt and some fun meals or snacks. You could even theme the snacks after space, such as Milky Way bars, Mars bars, Moon Pies, Starburst candies, Cosmic brownies, and more.

Care Package for Caregiver

Do you know someone who’s a caregiver for a terminally ill or severely disabled family member? They have hearts of gold! Let them know that you’re thinking of them with a caregiver basket with some goodies, gift cards, lotion, wipes, and drink mixes. You’ll also want to include crossword puzzles, coloring books, colored pencils, pens, Sudoku, etc. to help them pass the time during some of the quieter hours. | Cook Eat Go

Care Package for Mom

Frazzled moms everywhere would love a stress relief care package that includes a heating pad, Epsom salts for a good soak, brownie mix for a sweet treat, and a stress ball to help work off some of that stress when the moment strikes. Add face masks, socks, tea bags and other thoughtful gifts too. | Cutefetti

Care Package for Her

But don’t feel that you have to go all out on an expensive care package. It’s the thought that matters. Any friend would find this Tickled Pink package delightful! Fill it with all things pink, such as notebook, hand sanitizer, gum, nail polish, pens, etc. | Life Anchored

Yellow Care Package

Send some sunshine in a box to brighten anyone’s day. Include yellow items (yellow like the sun) such as Twinkies, apple juice, Lemonheads, and other snacks, drinks, or gift cards with yellow packaging. | Creative Art Room

College Care Package Before Exam

Encourage your college student to “stick with it” with a stick-themed care package. Include pretzel sticks, beef sticks, sticks of gum, Pocky sticks, Chapstick, etc. Anything that looks like a stick is fair game! | Michelle Paige Blogs

St Patrick’s Day Care Package

For St. Patrick’s Day, you only need to stick with the usual theme—all things green, gold, or rainbow. In addition to gum, candies, and the usual fare, send some Lucky Charms cereal and a shamrock charm or necklace for good luck. | My Inspiration Corner

Easter Care Package

Who wouldn’t love this Easter care package with eggs filled with money, yummy baked treats, and delicious candy? What a fun gift! | Wondermom Wannabe

Halloween Care Package

Give someone a Spook-tacular Halloween surprise by sending an unexpected care package. This one from Kristin reads, “We Miss You a Skele-ton.” Isn’t that adorable? There are so many great Halloween snacks and candies that you can easily find some to go with the theme, but don’t forget a shirt and/or mask just in case your recipient would like to dress up for the occasion.

October Care Package

Here’s another idea for Halloween in a box! Include caramel apples, candy corn, Pop Rocks, and all your other Halloween favorites. | Smashed Peas and Carrots

Christmas Care Package

College students or anyone who just moved out on their own in the past year could probably use a holiday decorating care package with a candy wreath, ribbon, jingle bells, a decorative wreath, and a few other bits and bobs to make a room look special. Don’t forget to add some cards from family and friends as a surprise. | Organized 31

Winter Care Package

We miss you snow much! How adorable is that message from Kristin for a Christmas or winter-themed care package?

What to Put Inside Care Packages

Snacks (popcorn, chips, crackers, cookies, nuts, protein bars, jerky, dried fruit)
Powdered drink mixes
Gum or mints
Scented candles
Books and bookmarks
Gift cards
Lotion
Shaving cream
Razors
Toiletries
Tooth brush
Soap or body wash
Shampoo and conditioner
Hand sanitizer
Meds like acetaminophen or cough drops for Get Well packages
Air fresheners
Laundry detergent pods (for college kids)
Homemade baked goods
Easy prep foods
Small, inexpensive toys for kids
Lip balm
Tissues
Nail polish or manicure sets
Scarves/hats/gloves in winter
Photos
Phone accessories
Puzzles
Entertainment books like Sudoku, crosswords, word searches, adult coloring books, etc.

There’s so much more you could include, but those items will get you started with some fantastic care package ideas.

Other Care Package Tips

Here are a few more tips to make your care packages extra-special.

Wrap each item individually if it’s a package full of gifts, especially for Christmas or birthdays.
If you don’t want to wrap each item, adding printable tags with fun notes makes each piece a little more thoughtful. | Skip to My Lou
Try to create a theme around the snacks, the color, or the decor for the care package box.
Adhere to any guidelines that the organization or facility may have for incoming care packages.
Include a handwritten note—it’s just more personal that way!

Where Can I Buy Care Packages?

If crafting care packages is not your forte, it’s okay. There are plenty of places where you can buy care packages. Look on Etsy for a number of Care Package ideas, many that ship quickly and directly to the receiver!

Are you sending a care package to someone you love? Which one will you make?

Visit our Family Birthday Celebrations & Ideas – you might even see a birthday care package there! Pin to Pinterest.

Updated. Originally published 5/3/2020.

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Going to College? Dorm Room Ideas, Hacks & Tips

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July 27, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

What didn’t I think of that? Dorm Room Hacks and College Tips. Creative dorm room décor ideas to create efficient space, loads of color, lots of fun, and a little reminder of home. From freshman to seniors, these Dorm Room Ideas for Girls will have you all set for school.

The Best Dorm Room Ideas

Whether you are a freshman or a rising senior, we all can use some organizational tips, especially for smaller spaces! We were so inspired by these Dorm Room Hacks and Tips that we even had ideas for our own home. Get ready to stock on no Washi Tape, Duct Tape, burst of color, creativity and more! We love these Dorm Room Ideas for all ages and living situations!

Tip: Also visit our Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas and Neon Rooms & Cool Lighting Effects.

Many of the hacks I share below come with items you can find easily on Amazon! The benefits of having an .edu (student) email address is getting 6 month free trial of Amazon Prime Student Account. Thanks covers you from August to February, cancel when you like!

Amazon for Students Prime Free

You first tip is trying free Amazon Prime for Students. Having the access of Amazon is great for purchases you quickly need shipped to your dorm. You mgiht even save on packing costs if you can purchase many of your Dorm Room Décor ideas and ship straight to your college dorm hall.

Six Month Free trial
Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping (with no minimum order size)
Exclusive deals and promotions for college students
Unlimited streaming of Prime movies and TV shows
Unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos
20% off pre-order and new release video games

After your six-month trial ends, your Prime Student membership makes you eligible to receive 50% off Amazon Prime, and includes access to all Prime benefits.

Also pick up a month free trial to Amazon Music! Listen to tens of millions of songs on any device anywhere. After your trial, Prime Students pay only $.99 per month (this makes me extremely jealous – such a deal!)

Dorm Room Ideas

Let’s get started with these Dorm Room Tips, Hacks and Ideas. For the college freshman to the college senior, learn how to make a small space efficient with these college dorm room hacks and tips to create the perfect home away from home. Make your dorm room Pinterest worthy with these essential college dorm hacks and tips.

Dorm Room Décor DIY

This cheap dorm room décor idea is free. Print on Frugal Coupon Living, Dorm Sweet Dorm. Download this beautiful “dorm sweet dorm” free printable art work, Pick up a cheap white frame and hang with command strips.

For a perfect DIY Dorm Décor on a budget, make these cute flower string lights from an upcycled egg carton.

For dorm room décor for small rooms and space, make sure you get organized! Line your drawers with scrapbook paper like I Heart Organizing. Pick up these acrylic drawer organizers.

Never miss an activity with this Weekly Dorm Room Calendar – This dorm wall décor idea is so frugal to make!

Dorm Room Organization

If you lack dorm room closet organization or for dorm rooms don’t have kitchens, get creative with this Dorm Room Kitchen Cart from Jessica Slaughter. Get a metal dorm room car organizer in many different colors.

The dorm room set up you are given will likely be ugly. Hide the particle board on a dorm room desk with washi tape from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

Another dorm wall décor idea – Do you have ugly walls you cannot paint? Hang a Tapestry Damage Free with this tip from Drea’s DIY. Beautiful Tapestries under $15 here.

Tapestries are beautiful and can hide ugly cinder blocks. Also consider a macramé wall art. We love this boho wall décor but this macrame wall hanging might be a bit more affordable.

Dorm Room Hacks

Lift the bed but also make it efficient with these USB/Power Outlets Bed Risers on Amazon. This dorm room storage hack also gives you more under bed hidden storage.

Speaking of bedding, you will want this Dorm Room Docking Station for easy access to things you might need at night like ear pods or your phone. Find a similar one.

This bedside shelf will also work for staying organized when pulling together your decorating dorm room hacks.

Hungry, try this dorm room cooking hack! Make grilled cheese with a clothing iron. Dinner in five minutes! Idea from Grilled Cheese Social.

Don’t forget all of our Dorm Room Recipes and Grilled Cheese Recipes.

Dorm Room Décor Cheap

Hit the Dollar Tree for some Dorm Room cheap décor ideas. Stay organized. Sort Snacks with a Door Shoe Organizer on Drama Mama (no longer available). Grab a Shoe Organizer for your dorm room.

Want to light the room. Look at this easy tutorial on DIY Ping Pong Ball Light String. Use on a patio, porch, bedroom, dorm room and more. Also found in our Upcycle Christmas Lights post – cute ideas for living! Ping Pong Ball idea The Surznick Common Room

Also use this cheap dorm room décor organizer for easy access to school supplies with Door Shoe Organizer. Idea on A Bowl Full of Lemons.

Dorm Room Upcycle Ideas

Talk about an Upcycle, Make a Headboard Out of Cardboard – You heard us right! This cheap dorm room décor idea uses an upcycled box. Idea on Stars for Street Lights.

Dorm room décor on a budget? Utilize the outdoors with this Tree Branch Jewelry Holder from I Like Fall Blog. Think I saw something like this at Pottery Barn for $100s.

Organize a desk and cord area with upcycled binder clips. Source Unknown. The black clips are beautiful, but this binder clip set has a beautiful pattern.

Consider skipping a headboard for a Dorm Room Headboard Shelf. Source Unknown. They actually make Headboard Shelves to buy! I would line with Removeable Wallpaper as a DIY Dorm Room Décor Hack – a whole new look!

Colorful Dorm Room Ideas

Duct Tape and Washi Tape are your decorative friends – we love these Duct Tape Storage Ideas that look amazing from DIY Home Sweet Home – it makes them sturdy too!

Again, back to your decorative friend – Line Your Bookshelves with Washi Tape for some dorm room fun. Idea on Aunt Peaches. How beautiful is this Washi Tape Bundle?

Maybe it’s silly, but if you are lacking some color or a view outside your window, bring the rainbow to you with this Dorm Room Fan idea! A fan is a must dorm room essential. Source.

Dorm Room Storage

Dorm room storage hacks will help you stuff the room with all your needs. Maximize your drawer space with this T-Shirt Folding Tip. Have you seen this t-shirt folding board? It is thin enough to hide behind a dresser!

Speaking of clothing, display your dirties in style. Do you love this dorm room laundry tote as much as we do? It comes with the perfect handle to carry all that laundry home to mom!

ET phone home (name that movie!) Show everyone where you live with this zip code pillow (other options available like a reminder to phone home!) One dorm room storage idea is to fill your decorative pillows with clothing, socks, underwear and other essentials.

Dorm Room Essentials

We also think this Dorm Room Shower Caddy is the perfect addition for getting to the showers.

This space is totally personalized with photographs and so magical with the additional lighting – a perfect teen bedroom or dorm room makeover! This is a great Instagram craft idea. There is a great string light strand on Amazon that comes with a remote control and is very affordable. Change your settings, colors, brightness, etc. Also seen in our Teen Bedroom Ideas. and Upcycled Christmas Lights. A

A dorm room essentials list includes a calendar. Stay organized with this DIY project – a Paint Strip Calendar from DIY Ready. You can also look at our Paint Strip Calendar for a weekly line up.

Drawers and extra space are a rarity, so is dorm room décor. Display your earrings on this frame. Not only is it resourceful, it adds color and is cute!

Dorm Room Design

Who thought up Dorm Room Design? It is so hard to find places to hide things. Hide accessories and shoes underneath a bed skirt with the Bedskirt Organizer.

Get the smell out with this Dorm Room Hack. Use Febreze Car Clips and add to Air Vents to Help Freshen the Room! Source Unknown.

Command Hooks are apart of dorm room essentials. If you find yourself lucky enough to have a cabinet, use command hooks to hang your tools. | Source Unknown.

The best Dorm Room advice? Make your Dorm Room Décor Pinterest worthy with lots of color like this idea from Hobby Lobby.

Dorm Room Checklist

No idea what to pack? Take a look at this Dorm Room College Packing List from Society 19 for a list of dorm room essentials.

More Dorm Room Tips

Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas – Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more Dorm Room ideas? Take some inspiration from these Vibey Lights & Neon Room Lighting Affects. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our No Bake Dorm Room Recipes – Pin to Pinterest.

Going far? Also check out our Moving Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Originally posted July 3, 2016. Updated July 2021.

The Best Newborn Hacks | New Mom Tips & Tricks from a Mama of 5

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A mom of five shares new mama newborn tips, hacks and tricks. Creative ideas for the nursery, bathroom, nursing, medicine, and more! Newborn hacks to make life easy and efficient as a newborn mom.

New Mama Newborn Tips, Hacks, & Tricks

Being a new mother is hard. If this is your first, second, third or even fifth (for us) child, we all have something we can learn when taking care of a newborn. We wanted to share with you some newborn hacks like how to protect baby from bugs, how to silently close a door on a sleeping baby, how to modestly breast pump and how to store that milk and more! A few things I am taking away are the breast milk paci’s and the medicine calendar! Hopefully these hacks lessen your stress and allow to you enjoy more time getting sweet snuggles from that little baby!

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Also take a look at these other posts for mom!

How can I make my newborn stage easier?

Learning a new baby can be difficult. It doesn’t matter if you are experienced or a first time mom. These baby-care hacks for moms are perfect for getting through the first year of life. From creative mom hack of ways to store formula to newborn bedding ideas for middle of the night accidents, we have you covered.

Get ready for answers to the following newborn Hacks

Where to Keep Baby Medicine
How to Quickly Change Crib Sheets
DIY Breast Pump Bras
How to Store Baby Bibs
Breast Milk Storing Hacks
How to Release Newborn Baby Gas
How to Organize Baby Food
How to Organize Diapers
Baby Proof Checklist
Bath Toys Mold Hack
Onesie Hack for Diaper Explosions

and more!

Newborn Hacks, Tips and Tricks

Wondering where to keep baby medicine? Have a safe place to keep all your medical supplies and needs? What is it that babies need anyways? Take a look at this DIY Baby Medicine Cabinet from The Gifty Girl. The only thing in this list I would add is the Baby Nasal Aspirator from NoseFrida (Don’t knock it! I learned about this with baby #3, #4, and #5!)

Quickly change crib sheets in the middle of the night with this hack. Layer crib bedding with a mattress protector, crib sheet, mattress protector, and crib sheet. This will help with diaper blow outs or middle of the night sickness. we have tried this and it worked great! These are mattress protector musts, also great for changing tables! More baby ideas from Two Twenty One.

Pumping? Make your own DIY Breast Pump Bra with this idea from Lil Miss. It still provides some modesty! This could save you about $30 (the price of a pumping bra, especially if you can find a cheaper sports bra.) One way to keep your nipples covered, is to put on these LilyPadz (I use these under my swimsuits even when I am not nursing or pregnant!) This would allow you to keep the bra on all day. If you are someone that wants to use pumpkin bra you wear only when nursing, of all five of my kids – this was my favorite pumping bra!

Listen – repeat and remember this… command hooks are your best friend! Organize baby bibs, put a command hook on the back of your baby’s high chair to say organized. I have yet to try this but it is on my list of things to do! Other things I organize with command hooks are hats, belts, scarfs, headbands, towels, etc. | Source.

If you need to store breast milk in the fridge, follow this breast milk store hack. Grab TWO Dr. Brown’s formula mixing pitcher (not to make formula). Instead pour your breast milk in one container. You will pour from the container to your bottles. I kept a row of bottles to have for the day and excess went in the pitcher to make for the next day. The second pitch is for washing or for “newer” breast milk. I used the excess breast milk and frozen it (see tip below) in these storage milk bags. The handle on the pitcher is great for mixing fatty milk and watery milk making each bottle a good mix of your different types (hindmilk and foremilk) of breast milk.

Does your newborn baby have gas? Relieve newborn gas in the stomach with this method. It worked for my little kids! Video of how to relieve baby gas Source.

Keep a door silent when you sneak out of the room with this no-sew door latch cover. You will love this, it keeps baby from crying when they hear the door shut! Has anyone tried this? Idea from Project Nursery. Prefer to buy, this affordable door latch cover is what we have it is works perfectly! My youngest kids are 3 and 4 and I still use it!

Have a lot of baby food pouches that are hard to store? Try this hack – Baby Food Pouch Slider! It is the perfect way to organize baby food. (Also seen in our Life Hacks)

Organize diapers in a pretty way. Having had a baby, this cart is genius and I love the idea. I feel like I have 1000 places for changing diapers in the home, so this keeps everything together and let’s you roll it along. You can get many different colors here. Idea on Love Laugh Mirch

Keep track of your baby’s medicine calendar with this Sharpie idea from Lovezilla. This I have to give a try – genius!

Follow this newborn hack for how to give a newborn medicine. Additionally, if you need to give medicine, do it with a pacifier that has a hole cut in the tip! As an added tip, no baby enjoys taking medicine. I gradually insert medicine into their mouth. As they take some, I rub their neck (Adam’s apple area) to get them to swallow. | Source.

EVERY. CHILD. HAS. CHEWED. OUR. CRIB. Make your own no-sew teething guard for baby’s crib. You had me at no-sew! I cannot begin to tell you how much this idea would have saved me in repainting the crib with my middle child. You will need some flannel for this project, make sure it match your crib or grab a coordinating nursery color! Idea from Jane Marie Mom Blog.

Teething or need some extra soothing? Make mother’s milk breast milk popsicles and pacifier bites with this tutorial. I have tried this with water and it worked great! A frozen wash cloth (keep stored in a Ziploc bag when freezing) is also an amazing tip! Source.

Need to store breast milk? Organize your frozen milk in an old soda box. I did this with my third and it was such a perfect idea! Notice how the layer below the soda boxes is laying flat. Using cooking sheets, first lay your milk flat and freeze. Then move the frozen milk up to the soda can boxes to store! These were my favorite storage milk bags, even though it was not the brand of pump I was using. They stood up, allowing me to pour milk. Another tip, when you thaw the milk, consider thawing it in another bag – for example, put the frozen milk in an empty milk bag. This is in case the frozen bag acquired a hole. It will prevent loss of frozen breast milk as it thaws (You can cry over lost milk!) Idea from Fit Mommy Diaries.

DIY bottle holder. Aid a bottle feeding with a Rhino Toys Oball Baby Bottle Cage – cut a larger hole in the top and snuggly insert the bottle. It’s easier for the baby to grip the ball than the bottle. My twin mom groups have SWORE by this baby bottle holder. Always be present when the baby is taking milk. Source.

Note: Babies have died being unattended while being bottle fed. Always monitor your babies when they get a bottle. Do not leave them alone.

Don’t let baby gates mess up your stair rails or walls with this method. If you want to know our favorite baby gate (we have five different ones in the house) it is this easy close, easy open baby gate! Source.

As baby gets older, follow the steps of this Baby Proofing Checklist. Off our outlet covers, these are my favorite. These have been great for our kitchen cabinets. They are not the prettiest, but they do the job. I leave my Tupperware cabinet not locked. There are no sharp objects in there and it is fun for the kids to play in! When a lot of kids are in the tub, you will want a bath spout cover. I have bought so many that did not fit. This was was pretty flexible to fit any spout. List from Hello Bee.

Go shoe shopping without the kids. Trace their feet for measurements before you go! This is the perfect shoe hack for kids. Idea from A Beautiful Ruckus.

How to protect bath toys from mold. If you do not own one, go ahead and buy a hot glue gun. You will be using it for the next 18 years! Keep bath toys clean by covering the hole with hot glue. This keeps out mold and other bacteria spots. Idea from We Love Being Moms.

Yes, Yes, Yes to this baby sleep chart. It is right on. How much does baby sleep? Take a look at this chart to get a general idea for ages and stages and lengths of sleep. Print this out, put it on your refrigerator. Most moms are shocked how much a newborn sleeps (in the day!) Chart from She Knows.

Bed rail pool noodle hack. Transitioning to a toddler bed, keep the kids from falling out with this trick – a fitted sheet and pool noddle, who knew?! It’s a lot cheaper than this bed guard rail we bought (though it worked great!) Source.

Fresh air can be everything to a fussy baby! Cover your baby with a fitted crib sheet over a Pack ‘n Play to keep mosquitoes and other bugs away. Source.

Teaching a toddler to put on shoes? Easily identify left and right shoes. Put a sticker that is cut in half in your toddler’s shoes. You can also buy toddler shoe stickers! Idea from One Creative Housewife.

Onesie Hack for Diaper Explosions. Did you realize why onesies have envelope folds in the shoulders, this trick works wonders for an explosive diaper! Speaking of onesies, grab a bunch of white onesies. Baby looks adorably cute in them and they can be bleached – you will learn why bleach is your best friend (especially if baby doesn’t have sensitive skin!) Watch the Video.

Have a baby with dairy issues? Take a look at these easy Dairy Free Recipes for Nursing Mothers. Tip: OREOs are dairy free – your’e welcome! Pin to Pinterest

Also take a look at these Toddler Tips and Hacks – Tips for new and old moms! Pin to Pinterest.

We love these Tips for a Newborn (from Real Moms!) Pin to Pinterest.

If you have a toddler, these Potty Training Tips and Tricks are a must. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Monthly Baby Photo Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

The Best Potty Training Tips and Tricks from a Mom of 5

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Potty training can be tricky. From accidents to night-wets to consistency to motivation, we have some of the best Potty Training Tips and Tricks. Hacks to help you and your toddler succeed.

Potty Training Tips for Toddlers

Who dreads potty training? Mothers who have been there before, definitely don’t look back on this period of time with glee. I remember with my first I was in a rush to get her out of diapers and potty trained. With my second, I probably delayed longer than she needed to go but it was much easier training.

What is the best age to start potty training?

My best advice, coming from a mother who has trained five kids, is don’t rush it. I definitely had a better experience with my second having taken my time and discussed it months before actually jumping in. She also was able to see her older sibling use the potty and wanted to do the same.

What’s the best way to potty train a toddler?

When you begin training a toddler to use the restroom, plan to stay home for 3 days to a week. Tis is why summer break, spring break or Christmas break are great ideas. Give your child lots of liquids. Buy a drinking they love like apple juice for that week . I found it best to go strait to panties/underwear and to stay home. A lot of movies and a lot of fun outdoors.

Initially set a timer. If you can put your child in front of the timer, it gives them control and they like that. Consider starting with 20 minute increments. Later you can move to as much as 90 minute increments.

When you place them on the toilet, give them a little activity like a book or play potty training games.

Potty Training Tips at Nighttime

Nighttime training for toddlers comes later in the potty training process. Once your child has had a few successful weeks of using the toilet during the day, begin potty training at night.

The best advice for getting through the night was waking your child. Well not technically waking. I picked up my child out of bed. They pretty much remained asleep and sat them on the toilet. I did this right before I went to bed, around 10 PM each evening. I whispered in their ear, “go potty” and she easily went to the restroom. This saved us a lot from bed-wetting in the night.

In addition, make sure you cut off your child’s liquids an hour or two before bed. Give them a sip of water when brushing their teeth but not too much.

Note: night training might comes easier and earlier for girls. Some boys can take a little bit longer.

Potty Training Hacks

When potty training, bring a sense of humor and perhaps a drink at night (mama needs it!)

Enjoy these Potty Training Tips and Tricks and be sure to share with us any hacks or tricks you had when training your own child to use the bathroom.

Stickers are exciting, Here’s a fun Free Printable Potty Training Chart to help your little one stay motivated during the potty training journey. (Pick up star stickers HERE) | Alice and Lois

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Pan to stay home and drink lots of liquids. This will give you toddler plenty of opportunities for practice and success!

For convenience, when potty training store the potty seat on the wall near the toilet with a Command hook.

Pull-ups has an amazing resource. Get your child excited to start potty training by receiving a phone call from one of their favorite Disney characters. | Pull-Ups

We all know that a toddler wants to do their own thing! This potty watch has three different reminder times (30, 60 or 90 minutes) plus flashing lights and music gently remind your toddler when to go. Get it HERE.

This tip comes from me! Potty training in the night can be hard. Limit liquids 1 to 2 hours before bed. I would always pick up my sleeping toddler at 10 PM (around my bed time) and sit her on the toilet. I would whisper in her ear to “go pee pee on the potty.” This limited our nighttime accidents by A LOT – almost non existent. I did this for months to close to a year. A potty light would be great for those night time visits.

Who wants to clean the poo? Use coffee filters when your child has to poop. Obviously these don’t flush, so just toss in the diaper pail. I always used a plastic grocery bag. | Mama Frankenstein (no longer available)

When traveling, you can use a diaper. Keep a cheap potty chair in your car along with a few diapers. If your child needs to go to the bathroom, open a diaper and put in the bottom of the potty chair. When he is done, wrap up the diaper and done. No mess. | A Haven of Chaos

As a mom of 5, take it from me. The worse thing to clean during potty training is the car seat after an accident. Pick up a waterproof car seat pad (or Piddlepad). We also used changing pad pads or old burp cloths. | Etsy Store LaneyJDesigns (no longer availble)

Note: please go with the directions of your car seat. Some advise no loose fabric between the child and the car seat.

Create a fun potty treat jar. One M&M for sitting on the potty, two M&Ms for going pee-pee and three M&Ms for going poo-poo. | A Pumpkin and a Princess

Put your child backwards on the toilet and give them a dry erase marker. Let them color away. | Source Unknown

Update: I would not suggest letting your child color during the potty . I would suggest starting backwards especially for young boys.

This is one of those, why didn’t’ I think of that items. My child hated the automatic flushing toilet! Carry a pack of post-it notes in your purse. In public bathrooms, place a sticky-note over the sensor to relieve fears! | My Crazy Blessed Life

Tell those cute toddlers they get to pull the paper down to the paper – and when it gets there, they tear it off! (Honestly this would work for my older kids too – anyone else!?!) | Today’s the Best Day

Speaking of the potty, another genius idea – take a look at this potty training tip! Drop blue food coloring in the potty. Tell your child when they go, the water will magically turn green! | Source Unknown

Make your own training pants for potty training with this tutorial! | Life Sew Savory

Create a potty chart with milestones… like Candyland. Place a small sticker on each hallow square and a larger sticker on each solid square. Each solid square gets a reward. | Steps Naptime Notes

Create a potty zone with books, changing of underwear, bubbles, and or something to color. You can put a puppy pad below the toilet. | Source Unknown

Pull-Ups has the Top 8 Potty Training Games | Pull-Ups

Hit up the Dollar Store or Target’s dollar section before you begin training (remember you want to be home a few days). Have a reward potty treat bag for hitting milestones. This worked very well for our family after we were toilet trained but needed work with #2 in the toilet.| Embellish Goods

These might be useful, take a look at these Top 10 Potty Training Apps. | Source Unknown

Toddlers are tricky – happy one moment, screaming the next. Take a look at these Toddler Tips – Why didn’t I think of that hacks and tricks?! Pin to Pinterest.

Are you a new (even a repeat) mama? I am a mama of 5 and these Newborn Tips, Hacks and Tricks are pretty creative. Pin to Pinterest.

Clever Toddler Tips and Tricks – Old and New Mom Hacks

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Clever Toddler Tips and Tricks. Preschool Hacks for new and old moms. Toddler tricks and toddler ideas to make life more efficient for a frazzled mom!

Toddler Tips and Tricks – Hacks for New and Old Moms

I don’t know what’s more challenging. The day you bring your child home from the hospital, the terrible twos or the terror-acious threes! If I had to choose, I would say get all the advice and tips you can before hitting the toddler years. Getting those those days of independence.

Parenting Tips for Toddlers

Where do you begin? Parenting toddlers should come with a manual (and nanny.) Toddler behavior can be difficult. Kids 2 to 5 are beginning to exert independence and want to do everything themselves. They especially hate being given direction. While there is no magic want for discipling toddlers, there is one helpful peace of advice – give your child options.

Examples of giving toddlers choices are taking a bath. The end result, no matter what, is your child will get in that bath tub. Ask your son/daughter do you want to skip to the bath tub or walk backwards. You have given you child 1.) a boring activity but turned it into controlled play 2.) you have the same result, the child is going to the bathroom but you are supplying the toddler with options.

The best Parenting Hacks During Toddlers Years

Since raising an independence toddler can be a challenge, look at these cleaver toddler hacks and tips that will make a frazzled mom’s life more efficient. If you can have control over the mess, over the stroller, and over the feedings, it makes controlling the child a bit more easier.

How many times have you taken your child out of the stroller and it is tipped over? Use Ankle Weight as Stroller Counterbalance to keep your stroller from tipping. We got these – an umberella stroller and ankle weights. (Later you can use them in the gym!)

Make An Instant Art Bib With Glad Press n’ Seal. No washing of clothing involved! Just press and seal the plastic directly onto front of the shirt for an instant art smock. | Raddest Mom (no longer available)

Turn any cup into a sippy cup! These Snug Silicone Sippy Lids come in different colors.

Have fun with this cheerio necklace hack. A great way to keep snack off the floor! | Raising Miss Matilda

Use an old shampoo bottle to help smaller children reach the sink. | Source no longer available

We took my son to an amusement park the other weekend. The trip was for the older kids but I felt awful about how overheated he became. Take a look at this portable battery-operated fan, perfect for a stroller (or car seat!)

This is one of those, why didn’t I think of that items. My child hated the automatic flushing toilet! Carry a pack of post-it notes in your purse. In public bathrooms, place a sticky-note over the sensor to relieve fears! | My Crazy Blessed Life

Speaking of the potty, another genius idea – take a look at this potty training tip! Drop blue food coloring in the toilet. Tell your child when they go, the water will magically turn green! | Source Unknown

Since having the twins and having less hands for carrying things, I have learned to have a mommy hook or carabiner to hold excess items like diaper bags. shopping bags and grocery baskets (for quick run ins!)

I have used this light for ALL FIVE OF MY KIDS! Sleep train your child with their very own big girl/big boy clock. I love these toddler alarm clocks that tell you when it is day or night (to keep your child in bed!) We found this sleep training clock here.

We found the Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine and Light and have really enjoyed it with the younger 3 boys.

What an easy way to keep track of the beginning of a chore chart. Use a manila folder, cut fold it in half, slice it into 5-ish chores and add magnetic tape for opening and closing when a chore is done. You can open the list each morning to start over. | Source Unknown

Have a lot of snack pouches that are hard to store? Try this hack – Baby Food Pouch Slider . (Also seen in our Life Hacks and Newborn Hacks and Tips!)

Mess free painting. Paint with an egg carton – toss when you are done! | Mom Dot

No-mess applesauce! Pick up a single-serve cup + cut straw – parenting hack! | Source Unknown

Make your own spill proof mason jar for snacks! | Babble (no longer a website)

Create a timeout chair! We love this timeout chair with a timer. It lets your child know when they can get up! | Source Unknown (Purchase a Toddler Time Out Chair)

Summer vacation with kids?!? Packing is stressful for me, so put their full outfits in a big Ziploc, so you can just grab out of suit case without thinking! Put the dirty clothes from the previous day in the Ziploc! I do this packing hack all the time! | Pin Lady

Tired of a stroller that takes up the entire trunk – stand it up! This family used a bungee cord to stand the stroller up-right providing room for groceries, suitcases and more! I bet they have a lot more tips! | Large Families on Purpose (no longer a blog)

Are motor skills developing? Pick up a Sandwiches ‘N More Toddler Utensil so your child can hold a sandwich. Grab yours HERE. (no longer available.)

Create the cheapest toddler bumpers (baby bumpers) with pool noodles. This pool noodle hack and also be used on tables, fire places, the edges of doors (to prevent from closing ones fingers) and more! | Montana Prairie Tales

Please don’t do this – it will chock the child. But a cute chuckle under parent supervision. Do you have a toddler that loves to take off their diaper – take a look at what Greta did!

We all know that we have done it – hide your candy where the kids will never look! | Source Unknown

Cut watermelon into watermelon sticks. This tutorial is perfect for little hands! | Sober Julie

Use an empty wipes container to store travel snacks for your kids. It’s the ideal size for kids’ hands — and you can even keep food cold by putting a reusable ice pack at the bottom. | Practical Parenting Ideas (unavailable)

Someone gave me this tip when I first had my children and I began as soon as they were born. Washing toddler socks in a mesh laundry bag is such a great idea to keep little socks together. Another one I washed them, was safety pinning them together. Do this if you have one child (not if you have 5 – easier to keep track of the safety pins!) | Mom Hacks 4 Everyday

Save the Boon Grass you bought to dry sippy cups. It turns into the perfect crayon holder for the art table.

Use painters tape to create parking spaces for even the kids vehicles! | The Organizing Junkie (also seen in our Easy Garage Storage Solutions and Hacks.)

You guys, I had my less than a year ago third child (and I am pregnant with the fourth and fifth – yes I am accepting this very quick twin pregnancy). Not evening being a first time mom, this Newborn Tips, Hacks and Tricks post was very helpful. Take a look at all these tips! Pin to Pinterest.

If you have a toddler, these Potty Training Tips and Tricks are a must. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Monthly Baby Photo Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

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You might be asking Why did Taco Bell discontinue the Mexican pizza? If you are a huge fan of Italian and Mexican, make this easy pizza recipe at home. Recreate the best Taco Bell Mexican pizza at home.

What is your favorite Mexican-Italian Recipe? If I had to name one, it is Mexican Pizza, especially Taco Bell Mexican Pizza.

Why did Taco Bell discontinue the Mexican pizza?

In 2020, Taco Bell discontinued their famous Mexican Pizza. You might be asking, will Taco Bell bring back Mexican Pizza. That has yet to be determined. In a statement form the company, they said it was discontinued to save on packaging prices and to reduce it’s environmental impact.

You too can reduce your environmental impact by staying home and making your own copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza.

What is Mexican Pizza made of?

It is very easy to make Mexican pizza. The ingredients in copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza including ground beef, seasoning mix, tortillas, enchilada sauce, refried canned beans and cheese. You can even add pizza toppings like diced tomatoes and black olives.

The prep time for Mexican pizza is short and it only takes about 5 to 10 minutes to bake Tortilla pizza in the oven. Let’s get started.

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

I love all the copycat recipes I have been sharing with you. Duplicated a Restaurant Recipe is a frugal way to have your favorite treats at home. This Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza will be sure to please the family!

Ingredients

1/2 lb. Ground Beef
1/2 package Taco Seasoning Mix
2 tbsp. Water
8 White Corn Tortillas
16 oz. Refried Beans
1/3 cup Enchilada Sauce
1/3 cup Thick and Chunky Salsa
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup diced Tomatoes
1/4 cup slice Green Onion (green end)
1/4 cup Sliced Black Olives
Vegetable Oil for Frying

Directions

Brown ground beef in a skillet.
Drain excess fat.
Add water and taco seasoning. Mix well.
Allow to simmer for 10 minutes on low.
Remove from heat.
Transfer taco meat to food processor and run until it is a fine consistency.
Heat Oil to 375 on stovetop.
Fry each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side and set on paper towels or paper bag to drain.
Preheat oven to 400.
Spread 1-2 tablespoons of beans on 4 tortillas.
Top beans with the meat mixture.
Top each of these with the remaining tortillas.
Top these tortillas with a blend of enchilada sauce and salsa.
Next add a mixture of the cheeses.
Then top with tomatoes and olives.
Optionally add green onion slices.
Bake in oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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1/2 lb. Ground Beef
1/2 package Taco Seasoning Mix
2 tbsp. Water
8 White Corn Tortillas
16 oz. Refried Beans
1/3 cup Enchilada Sauce
1/3 cup Thick and Chunky Salsa
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/4 cup diced Tomatoes
1/4 cup slice Green Onion (green end)
1/4 cup Sliced Black Olives
Vegetable Oil for Frying

Instructions

Brown ground beef in a skillet.
Drain excess fat.
Add water and taco seasoning. Mix well.
Allow to simmer for 10 minutes on low.
Remove from heat.
Transfer taco meat to food processor and run until it is a fine consistency.
Heat Oil to 375 on stovetop.
Fry each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side and set on paper towels or paper bag to drain.
Preheat oven to 400.
Spread 1-2 tablespoons of beans on 4 tortillas.
Top beans with the meat mixture.
Top each of these with the remaining tortillas.
Top these tortillas with a blend of enchilada sauce and salsa.
Next add a mixture of the cheeses.
Then top with tomatoes and olives.
Optionally add green onion slices.
Bake in oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Bachelorette Party Games Printables

What are good Bachelorette Party Games?

Ring Chop

Junk in the Trunk

Pin the Kiss

First Kiss

Name that Quote

Bachelorette Charades

Prosecco Pong

Weenie in the Bottle

Put a Ring on It

Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt

In the Hole

Ball & Chain

What’s in Your Phone

Rom-Com Movie Drinking Game

How do you play prosecco pong?

Unique Bachelorette Party Ideas

Simple & Southern Peach Iced Tea – Like Sonic!

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Directions:

Ingredients

Instructions

FAQ’s:

Why add the baking soda?

What is Sonic sweet tea sweetened with?

Is Sonic tea brewed?

How many tea bags do you use for a gallon of sweet tea?

How much sugar does Sonic put in their sweet tea?

What is the difference between sweet tea and sweetened tea?

What are good things to put in a care package?

Holiday decorations

Candy

A blanket

Snacks

Something to ready

Fun trinkets

Gift card

Puzzle Books

Movie

Socks

Coloring Books

Water bottle

Thoughtful note

What should you not put in a care package?

Who Do You Send Care Packages To?

Themed Care Packages

Care Package for Christmas

Blue Care Package

Care Package Idea for College

Birthday Care Package

Birthday Care Package for Her

New Baby Care Package

Care Package for Sick Friend

Care Package for Best Friend

Care Package for Chemo Patients

Care Package for Military

Care Package for Female College Student

Care Package for Boyfriend

Care Package for Sick

Care Package for New Car

Small Care Package for Friend

Care Package for College Students

Themed Care Package Idea

Care Package for Caregiver

Care Package for Mom

Care Package for Her

Yellow Care Package

College Care Package Before Exam

St Patrick’s Day Care Package

Easter Care Package

Halloween Care Package

October Care Package

Christmas Care Package

Winter Care Package

What to Put Inside Care Packages

Snacks (popcorn, chips, crackers, cookies, nuts, protein bars, jerky, dried fruit)

Powdered drink mixes

Gum or mints

Scented candles