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Road Trip Hacks and Tips

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June 4, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer, Travel

Road Trip Hacks and Tips

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Traveling on the road for more than an hour can be exhausting. Especially when going anywhere with the kids! We put together some of the most cleaver mom hacks to help you on your next road trip with the kids. From notebooks and games that distract, to an accountability system on the sun visor, to ways to store snacks and miscellaneous items, we are by your side on your next road trip adventure! Happy travels!

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Distract the kids with our free printable Road Trip Bingo (or Tic-Tac-Toe) | Frugal Coupon Living

Altoid Tin Craft Tic Tac Toe Travel Game | Frugal Coupon Living

DIY LEGO Travel Case | Frugal Coupon Living

Print this free printable Tetris Game to busy yourself with time.

Use a shower caddy as a Fast Food container! | Lookie What I Did (buy shower caddy here)

Take a picture of where you parked your car so you can easily find it when you return.

Always reaching for the kids’ drinks when they drop them? Put those sippy cups on a leash! | Make It, Love It

Traveling with kids, this road trip idea is genius! Pull off each hour along the way. | Neat Nest Organizing

Turn a magnetic baking sheet into a travel tray for eating, playing, and more! | A Spotted Pony

You can also purchase this Snack & Play Travel Tray.

Use a flort remote control holder to store accessories/toys for kids and keep the seats protected. | Ikea Hackers (buy a Flort remote control holder here)

Don’t be stuck without first aid! Make this Car First Aid Kit to always have emergency needs when you’re on the go. | My Frugal Adventures

Play the Alphabet Race with this printable travel game | Handmade Charlotte

Keep car cup holders clean with silicon cupcake holders. | Kids Activity Blog (buy cupcake liners here)

Make Road Trip Clips. If everyone’s clip is up at the next stop (no poor behavior) they get a treat! | Random Thoughts of a Supermom

Turn a DVD case into a coloring case. | Stacy Vaughn

Get creative. Make a Kid’s Travel Binder – they won’t even know they are learning! | Living Well Mom (but we also like this one and this one)

Don’t forget the older kids with these Road Trip Games for Teens and Tweens | Landeelu

How about a shower basket to store your kid’s “essentials?” | Grey House Harbor (buy a shower basket here)

My child is constantly unbuckling the baby car seat. This has been a must for us both for road trips and every day travel – Seat Belt Buckle Guard.

A cereal container can easily transform into a car trash can. | BHG (buy cereal container here)

Maybe everyone will stop asking “Are we there yet” with these 20 Car Games for Kids | Stuck On You

Take a look at our Car winning Road Trip Hacks on Good Morning Washington.

On a road trip, you have to follow these Winning Car Hacks for Mom. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at all these Airplane Activities for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

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Life Hacks You Needed to Know Yesterday

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May 21, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Home Life Hacks You Needed to Know Yesterday on Frugal Coupon Living. “Why didn’t I think of that!” ideas you will be using over and over. Home life hacks and tips for the kitchen, garden, bathroom, and more!

Life Hacks You Needed to Know Yesterday

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ife gets busy and efficiency is important. We found the best life hacks that you needed to know yesterday to make your life easier. Add these DIY life hacks to your Good to Know List — you’ll wish you knew them sooner!

What is a life hack?

Life hacks are those little tricks and tips you never knew you needed, but once you find them, you don’t know what you ever did without them! As a busy mom, I’m always on the hunt for the best life hacks for home that make my days a little bit easier. Read on to discover the best life hacks I’ve found that are sure to increase your productivity and solve even the trickiest problems!

Easy Cheese Grater Cleanup Life Hack

Say cheese! Use your favorite cooking spray on your Cheese Grater to make clean-up a breeze. I was amazed by how quick the clean-up became with this easy DIY hack. Thanks Shellie! | Simply Shellie

Busy Mom Binder Life Hack

Say hello to your new best friend! Our Busy Mom Binder will be your everyday resource, your family command center, and your favorite home life hack all in one!

Grout Cleaner Life Hack

Who knew how helpful Toilet Bowl Cleaner could be?! I’ve seen this home life hack all over the internet lately, and I can’t wait to try it the next time I clean the kids’ bathroom tile. | Life PreKarious

Did you know? My absolute favorite way to buy home products is with Amazon Subscribe and Save. Add this Clorox Toilet Bowl to your cart and save up to 15% off every time it arrives at your door. Plus, get access to exclusive Amazon coupons and extra savings. It makes it worth every penny for mom, and clean floors make it a win for the whole family!

Easy Life Hack to Protect Your Floors

While we’re talking flooring, this great home life hack protects your wood floors on the cheap by swapping out the chair glides on your dining chairs and other furniture legs. These are the best nail-on furniture glides that won’t fall off!

Homemade Air Purifier Life Hack

You can make your own Homemade Air Purifier with just a big box fan and an air filter. Seriously. This is a must try! | Ms. Not So Perfect

Spoon Life Hack

All you need is a rubber band for this one! Simply tie a rubber band on the top of your spoon to keep it from slipping into your bowl while it’s resting. This will keep it in place while it’s lying against the edge of the bowl so you can safely step away. (Also seen in our Baking Hacks and Tips!)

For those who asked, our nesting bowls are no longer available. However, this Non-Slip White Nesting Bowl Set is a great alternative AND an Amazon best seller! I’m in love with the clean white color.

Baby Food Pouch Storage Life Hack

Wondering how to neatly store all of your baby food pouches? Try this hack – Baby Food Pouch Slider (similar one here)! (Also seen in our Newborn Hacks and Tips!)

Netflix Life Hack

Spending forever trying to decide what to watch on Netflix? Take a look at these Netflix Codes to dig deeper in your search categories . Sometimes I’m digging for way too long trying to find the perfect movie/show to watch, so I was so excited to find these. | Play Pennies

Cupcake Travel Storage Life Hack

Let’s be honest, how many times have you ruined your cupcakes’ icing during travel? Check out this genius baking hack and tip from my friend, Ashley D. Toothpicks secure everything in place to keep your cupcakes pristine.

Hidden Electronic Cords Home Life Hack

Cords are an eyesore. To fix it, just hide them in a cute shoebox and tuck them away. This home life hack is so genius and really tidies up the look of your space. | Wrapped in Rust

This shoebox home life hack is great, but recently this has become my newest favorite way to hide cords. It’s got a beautiful Pottery Barn feel.

Shower Organization Bathroom Life Hack

To create some ambiance and give your bathroom that spa vibe, transfer all your products into attractive bottles. You can see from the photo that despite there being the same amount of products, the “after” looks way nicer. There’s something to be said for everything being uniform. You can purchase a pretty shampoo conditioner pump set right here. | The Chic Site

Stroller Life Hack for Moms

Since I had my twins, my hands are quite literally always full. Now, I never leave the house without a mommy hook or carabiner to hold excess items like diaper bags, shopping bags, and grocery baskets!

Hands-Free Kitchen Life Hack

Need a hand in the kitchen? Just use a hanger to hang recipes, magazines, or cookbooks! I love this solution — no more recipes getting dirty on the counter | The Chive

Hidden Storage No-Sew Life Hack

This no-sew skirt hides clutter and storage beautifully. There are so many spots in my home where I could use this life hack! | Differentiated Kindergarten

Electronic Cord Organization Life Hack

Tangled cords are such a pain, not to mention unattractive. Get them in order using a few zip-ties to keep these annoying little cords in line without damaging them. What a great DIY hack! | Imgur

Best Bacon Life Hack

Cook bacon on a waffle maker for less mess and less stress! I really hate getting splashed by hot grease, so this is a must try. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Pancake Cutter Life Hack

This one’s amazing for the younger kids! Cut a pancake with a pizza cutter for a quick solution to keep syrup off of everything. I do this ALL THE TIME now! | Cook and Craft Me Crazy

Shower Head Cleaner Life Hack

We are obsessed with Lemon Essential Oil, which smells amazing in this super easy Shower Head Cleaner Trick with Vinegar. I’ve tried this before and it worked great! | The Melrose Family

Stainless Steel Appliances Life Hack

Increase the value of your kitchen appliances with Stainless Steel Contact Paper. It’s great for saving money on your home if you ever plan to sell it. | Get it Here

DIY Life Hack to Remove Permanent Marker

I’ll be keeping this one in mind. Get permanent marker out of pretty much everything with this life hack cheat sheet! | Unknown

Ice Cream Sandwich Life Hack

Use a hot knife to slice through a pint of ice cream for the perfect ice cream cookie sandwich. My kids are going to love this! This chef knife is amazing for cutting. | Ben & Jerry’s

Strawberry Corer DIY Life Hack

Core a strawberry with a straw! Enough said. We always have straws on hand. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Cupcake Liner Drink Hack

Keep bugs out of your sweet drinks this summer with this cupcake liner hack. How beautiful are these cupcake liners for an outdoor BBQ or out by the water? | Instagram Foods2Hack

The Best Way to Reheat Pizza Life Hack

You’ll never reheat leftover pizza the same way again. This life hack lets the pan crisp the crust while the lid ensures the cheese gets all melty! | Twitter

Dryer Sheets Air Freshener Hack

Who doesn’t love the smell of clean laundry? Attach dryer sheets to your fan to make your room smell clean and fresh, no air freshener required! | Twitter

Best Life Hack Cheat Sheets for the Kitchen

In the kitchen a lot? We made the ultimate printable cheat sheet of kitchen life hacks. Grab this set of Air Fryer, Instant Pot and Baking Hacks and Tips Cheat Sheets.

Shop Baking Hacks, Instant Pot Dips and Air Fryer Tricks Digital DownloadsWant them to be magnetic? Take a look at this set of Instant Pot Cheat Sheets and Air Fryer Cheat Sheets!

Clean Sneakers DIY Life Hack

Use Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water to clean dirty sneakers and make them look like new again! | Twitter

Cookie Basket DIY Life Hack

Make a cookie basket from paper plates! We shared this with our cookie exchange ideas too. Such a cute way to gift cookies! | It’s Always Autumn

Wine Bottle Waterer DIY Life Hack

Save your time and sanity with this Wine Bottle Waterer. Get yours HERE! It’s an adorable and useful addition to your planter.

Nail Polish for Keys DIY Life Hack

Easily identify AND spruce up your keys with a quick coat of nail polish! This is great for a child’s first set of keys. We love this bright nail polish set! | A Bubbly Life

Google Search Life Hack

Navigate Google like a pro with these Google Search Tips. These have helped me out so much! | Splashsys

Avocado Ripeness Life Hack

There’s nothing worse than cutting into an avocado at the wrong time! I use this life hack every time I’m at the grocery store and at home. | Northwest Edible Life

Spy on your Kids DIY Life Hack

Move over James Bond! This trick mirror lets you keep an eye on your kids without them ever knowing. They’ll never discover the mirror’s true intention! | Redhead Can Decorate

Are you a busy mom? Look at these Busy Mom Life Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Have a Pet? These Tips & Hacks For Your Dog are quite creative – Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Beach Tips and Tricks – Pin to Pinterest.

KITCHEN HACK: Odor Rub Away Bar – Onion, Garlic and More

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May 5, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Hacks, Online Shopping

A lot of soup and winter recipes call for onions. Does anyone else hate the smell left behond on your hands after you cook? I have the perfect solution!

Right now, you can get this Odor Rub Away Bar for $7.50! And, shipping is FREE with Amazon Prime or with Super Saver Shipping when you spend $35 or more!

I hate how odors linger on my hands when I cook, so I’m totally up for giving this a shot. It’s very highly rated, and reviewer say that it works perfectly! And, it looks like it may work for other odors as well!

Details:

Rubbing the bar removes any odor from your hands
Great for use after working with onions, fish, or garlic
4-Inch Length by 2-1/4-inch Width by 1-1/2-inch Height
Great avid cooks

Like cooking with onion and garlic but hate how the smell lingers on your hands, the grab this! You can also find other Odor Rub Away items here! Some are as low as $3+.

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Winning Car Hacks for Moms

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November 27, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Winning Car Hacks for Moms. Turn your car into an oasis. Why didn’t I think of that ideas and car tips for travel and every day trips?!

Winning Car Hacks for Moms

If you are an on the go mother like me, the car probably feels like your second home. I feel as though I am constantly picking up, dropping off, taking here, and going there. Having an unkept space, just gives me anxiety. I hate trash around, I hate messes, and I hate clutter. In fact, using the word hate (which I hate) means I REALLY dislike it and I am always looking for hacks and tips to make my car space more family friendly and thus pleasing to me – the mom!

Take a look at these winning car hacks and tips for mom, we don’t think you will be disappointed!

Keep car cup holders clean with silicon cupcake holders. | Kids Activity Blog (buy cupcake liners here)

This magnetic phone mount accessory for your smart is a lifesaver! Easily mount it to your air vent. (buy magnetic phone mount here)

A cereal container can easily transform into a car trash can. | BHG (buy cereal container here)

Try putting wax cubes in a mason jar with holes. The heat will melt the wax and release the scent. | Source Unknown (buy wax cubes here).

Two things I keep in the front seat area are my Clorox Wipes and Paper Towels. People always need napkins, so I toss back the roll, and I use Clorox wipes to wipe down the inside of the car while I am pumping gas or briefly the dashboard at a red light. My two year old car look brand new. That’s saying a lot for it being the primary mode of transportation for five kids!

Both these Paper Towels and Clorox Disinfecting Wipes are on my Subscribe and Save list. Viva Paper Towels are the best, they are really soft and not rough on hands or the face.

Clean car mats with these cleaning tips, who knew Dawn and hydrogen peroxide would be the trick!? | All Things Thrifty

Remove the rust on your car with this trick!| Frugal Family Times

I hate stuff. I can tolerate it if it is organized. This car organizer fits nicely on the floor of my car and holds all of our balls, sunglasses, coupons, travel umbrella etc. I hide ours under the car seat since no ones feet will get in the away.

Make this Car First Aid Kit to always have emergency needs when you’re on the go. | My Frugal Adventures

Turn a DVD case into a coloring case. | Stacy Vaughn

Use a shower cady as a Fast Food container! | Lookie What I Did (buy shower caddy here)

Turn your trunk into a double decker with this fold away shelf idea. | Instructables

De-ice a frozen lock on your car door using hand sanitizer. | South 935

Use an old gum container for loose change. | Pinterest

Consider making this Portable Activity Kit for little travelers. | Mama Papa Bubba

Use toothpaste to shine foggy and dull headlights, who knew!?! | Unknown

Traveling with kids, this road trip idea is genius! Pull off each hour along the way. | Neat Nest Organizing

Use Crystal Light containers for grab and go crayons, markers, and colored pencils! | Unknown (buy Crystal Light here)

How about a shower basket to store your kid’s “essentials?” | Grey House Harbor (buy a shower basket here)

Use a flort remote control holder to store accessories/toys for kids and keep the seats protected. | Ikea Hackers (buy a Flort remote control holder here)

Downy Unstopables in jewelry drawstring bags make the best frugal-friendly scented pouches to get the funk away. Maybe tuck some under your teenage boys bed too! | Source

Need to feed many? Use a muffin carry to grab a team size bucket of drinks! | Let’s Fill the Van

Know when to check everything – oil, wiper blades, brakes, and more! | Angie’s List

Take a look at our Car winning Road Trip Hacks on Good Morning Washington.

Are you a busy mom? Look at these Busy Mom Life Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy our Road Trip Hacks and Tips for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Home Workout Hacks with Baby

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July 17, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Home Workout Hacks with Baby

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So if you don’t know, I am pregnant and already dreaming about loosing this third baby “baby weight.” I will have my son full time during the day so it was important to find a “gym” that was affordable, fun, and incorporated my little man. Sometimes your best gym is home. It’s free, it’s convenient, and it’s flexible (even if you are not!) Enjoy these Home Workout Hacks WITH your baby – and if he/she is sleeping, you can even do them without!

Take a look at these 18 moves for Baby and Mom from Skinny Mom. How about that Plié Squat?

Babies often relax outdoors, especially on the move in strollers. Don’t forget the jogging stroller and take a look at this Stroller Workout from Stay Fit Mom.

Are you rocking your baby to sleep or keeping them away until their next sleep schedule. Turn the rhythm into your own workout like this article we found in the Tampa Bay Times, but you can make your own at home!

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Need to get baby to sleep so you can clean? Maybe the white noise and rhythm from Vacuuming will stimulate him/her to sleep – get the job done while he is awake! Bonjour Ava does this well!

Try these Baby and Mommy Yoga Moves from Holly the Mommy.

Loose the Pooch that Pregnancy often brings. We love these moves from Bikini Body Mommy.

Did you know that Diastasis Recti is real? Your abs do separate during pregnancy and it is important to give them some attention after. Consider these ideas from the Inspired RD.

Tackle those arms too! These Baby Arm Workouts will tighten up those triceps and biceps. Ergo-Baby has some ideas, I love the push-up kiss!

Did you have a C-Section? Skinny Mom is sensitive to that. Try this C-Section Workout once you are approved by a doctor to get back into the “home” gym.

She Knows has some great baby workout ideas you can do even why playing or engaging with baby – we love these Leg Extensions!

Three floors in my home is more than enough. Try Stair Climbing with Baby and more ideas on Babble.

Lazy Girl has some ideas like these Frog Jumps with your Baby – they make me sore just looking at the photo! I might take these to the trampoline with the older kids!

Fit it all in in a few minutes with a few simple steps – Bikini Mommy Body incorporates a squat, curl, and press in this Mommy Baby Workout.

Workout with a friend! Nothing better than someone who can hold you accountable and complain about the sleepless night they had! Look for a Strollercize class in your area.

Need a trainer or straight direction? This chart from Darbee is pretty simple if you need a Directed Mommy and Me Workout.

The Kurtz Corner has a straightforward Hot Mommy Workout Chart too for guided direction and ideas.

Play and UNO Workout, baby might even think it is funny and give you a smile. We love this idea from Creative Southern Home. Grab an UNO Game here with FREE Shipping.

Baby might be playing, but consider this Swing Set Workout for yourself! We like this tutorial from The Live Fit Girls.

This Happy Baby Workout has 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon.

If you need something a little bit more “kick-butt”, Lindsay Brin’s Postnatal Boot Camp has 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Are you a new mom? Don’t forget our Newborn Baby Hacks – Pin to Pinterest.

These Dieting Hacks & Tips After Baby are helpful. Pin to Pinterest.

Going to College? Dorm Room Hacks and Tips!

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July 3, 2016 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 decor ideas to create efficient space, loads of color, lots of fun, and a little reminder of home.

Dorm Room Hacks and Tips

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!

Also visit our Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas.

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 Prime Student Benefits

Six Month Free trial
Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping (with no minimum order size)
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Unlimited streaming of Prime movies and TV shows
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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 Hacks and Tips

Dorm Sweet Dorm. Beyond this beautiful dorm room art work, we have so many creative dorm room hacks below to perfect your college bedroom! (Pick up a cheap white frame and hang with command strips.)

Make these cute flower string lights from an upcycled egg carton.

Line Your Drawers with Scrapbook Paper like I Heart Organizing.

Never miss an activity with this Weekly Dorm Room Calendar – so FRUGAL to make!

Dorm rooms don’t have kitchens, get creative with this Dorm Room Kitchen Cart from Jessica Slaughter. Get it HERE in many different colors.

Hide the Particle Board with Washi Tape from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

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. Also consider a macrame wall art. We love this boho wall decor but this macrame wall hanging might be a bit more affordable.

Lift the bed but also make it efficient with these USB/Power Outlets Bed Risers on Amazon.

Speaking of bedding, you will want this Dorm Room Docking Station. (Similar One Here)

This bedside shelf will also work for staying organized.

Hungry, try this dorm room hack! make grilled cheese with a clothing iron. Idea from Grilled Cheese Social. Don’t forget all of our Dorm Room Recipes and Grilled Cheese Recipes.

Stay organized. Sort Snacks with a Door Shoe Organizer on Drama Mama (no longer available). Grab a Shoe Organizer HERE.

Also use this organizer to Organize Your School Supplies with Door Shoe Organizer. Idea on A Bowl Full of Lemons.

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!) | The Surznick Common Room

Talk about an Upcycle, Make a Headboard Out of Cardboard – You heard us right! – Idea on Stars for Street Lights.

On a budget? Utilize the Outdoors with this Tree Branch Jewelry Holder from I Like Fall Blog.

Organize a Desk and Cord Area with 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.

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 Floral Washi Tape?

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! Source.

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!)

Maximize your drawer space with this T-Shirt Folding Tip. Source. 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!

We also think this Dorm Room Show Caddy is the perfect addition!

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 Chrsitmas Lights) | Urban Outfitters Blog

Stay organized with this DIY project – a Paint Strip Calendar from DIY Ready.

What didn't I think of that? Dorm Room Hacks and College Tips. Creative dorm room decor ideas to create efficient space, loads of color, lots of fun, and a little reminder of home.

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

Speaking of adding color, this is a must have – a Personalized Monogram Acrylic Tray.

Use Febreze Car Clips and add to Air Vents to Help Freshen the Room! Source Unknown.

Hide accessories and shoes underneath a bed skirt with the Bedskirt Organizer.

If you find yourself lucky enough to have a cabinet, use command hooks to hang your tools. | Source Unknown.

No idea what to pack? Take a look at this Dorm Room College Packing List from Society 19.

The best advice? Make it a Pinterest-Worthy Dorm Room with Lots of Color! This idea from Hobby Lobby.

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

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

Also check out our How to Connect as a College Freshman – Pin to Pinterest.

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

Tips & Hacks For Your Dog

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June 26, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pet, Pinterest, Social Media

Why didn’t I think of that? Tips and Hacks for your dog. Man’s best friend will appreciation these ideas from snacks to beds to leashes and more.

Tips & Hacks For Your Dog

…that you wish you knew a long time ago

Whether you are an old dog that might need some new tricks or a new owner of a puppy, we wanted to share with you some Tips and Hacks for your dog that you wish you knew a long time ago!

On the go? Grab this on the go water bowl with a Carabiner Clip for easy carrying.

Don’t let the dog interrupt your space! Turn an Armoire into a Pet Locker like this idea from Better Homes and Gardens.

Is your dog terrified by thunder or loud noises? Take a look at this solution – a Thundershirt!

Is your pet a scratcher? This Door Scratch Protector might be your trick!

Is your dog sick? Try this Homemade Chicken Broth for Dogs – great for a dog that is dehydrated. Recipe on Trupanion.

Check out this DIY Flea Collar with Lavender, Thyme, Citronella, and Cedarwood from Frugal Coupon Living. See where I get My Essential Oils.

Also prevent fleas with these Homemade Flea Prevention Dog Treats from Health Starts in the Kitchen.

Hide a dog bed in furniture like this Upcycled Dog Bed from How to Do It.

Clean pet hair off a car seat with this step by step dog hack from Carea Beara Sara

Does your dog eat too fast? They make a bowl for that – Guzzle Muzzle Slow Feed Dog Bowl. See more options HERE.

Play the muffin tin game with your dog from Yes Missy.

This Homemade Doggie Deodorant conditions and deodorizes your dog’s fur between baths and groomings. (See our Homemade Cleaners) | Rachel Teodoro

Potty Training? Dog Training Excellence has some Positive Potty Training Methods to train your pup!

Know how to save your dog’s life with these CPR and Heimlich Practices from Top Dog-umentary and imgur.

Clean Pet Hair from Fabric – wet a Rubber Glove and wipe off a fabric surface with excess dog hair. This tip comes from Thrifty and Chic.

New to having a dog? Check out this chart of a Dog’s Body Language from She Knows.

There is going to be a mistake or two or plenty, take a look at this Simple, Effective Remedy For Pet Stains On Carpets from One Good Thing by Jillee.

Convert a Drawer into a Dog Bowl with this upcycle project from Better Homes and Gardens.

Need to store food. We love this Upcycled Folger’s Coffee Plastic Containers for keeping food and treats fresh from Home Talk.

Not crafty? As an alternative use a Plastic Pitcher for Dog Food. This keeps the food fresh and makes it easy to pour. Source Unknown.

Keep a list of these Dangerous Foods for Dogs. This helpful chart comes from The MNN.

Need to strap the dog to a pole with a quick run into the store or sit down and enjoy coffee outside, a carabiner is your trick! Loop the leash handle through the carabiner, wrap it around a post, and hook it onto the remaining length of leash. Source

Does your dog have bad breath? Parsley might be the answer! Grab this Bad Breath Dog Treat Recipe from Health Starts in the Kitchen.

Keep your dog busy for awhile! Hide Dog Treats in a Tennis Ball like Heidi’s Old House.

If you find your dog is afraid of thunder or fireworks, try this Ace Bandage Wrap Trick. Source Unknown.

If you dog needs medicine, try these Homemade Pill Pockets for Dogs from Mutt Nut.

On the go? This travel water bowl holds up to 3 quarts of water and facilitates easy travel – PorablePet WaterBoy.

Drinking water can be messy. Consider hiding your dog bowl in a plant so excess, splashed water will water the plant. Source Unknown.

And one last fun tip, Upcycle a Tire into a Dog Bed just like Practically Functional.

Also enjoy our Apple & Chicken Pup Pops | Homemade Dog Food – Pin to Pinterest.

July Fourth Hacks, Tips & Tricks

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May 22, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

July fourth Hacks and Party Ideas – Red White and Blue Tips, Tricks and Hacks for the best independence day celebration.

July Fourth Hacks, Tips & Tricks

Since moving to DC, I have all the more patriotic for our country! I am grateful to live in a land of free, a land with diverse minds and thoughts, a country of cultures and acceptable difference. There is just something about the stars, stripes, and red white and blue! In the District there is a lot of festivity and fun going on July 4th. Following the festivity, there is a beautiful display of fireworks over our nation’s capital and monuments – you likely catch the event each year as it is telecast live. This Fourth of July I wanted to get together some tips, hacks and tricks for creating the perfect 4th of July party. If it’s a neighborhood of 100 or just your small, quaint family in the backyard enjoy these tips to make your Fourth of July memorable, patriotic and full of fun!

You have to be safe with fireworks. Use Red SOLO Cups to protect children’s hands from Sparklers. Idea from Love 2 Dream, Do You.

Make a layered Red, White and Blue drink with this recipe from Eating on a Dime.

Make it memorable! Take a look at how to make these Sparkler Photos! Love this idea from One Good Thing by Jillee.

Have fun this fourth with some festive hair. We love this little girl’s Fourth of July Hairstyle from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

No one likes sticky hands. Check out this Ultimate Popsicle Hack using a cupcake holder from Ziploc.

Decorate the grass. Stencil out stars in the lawn for festive and affordable decoration. Idea from Sunset Magazine.

Have fun before the fireworks begin with these Glow in the Dark Water Balloons from The Scrap Shoppe Blog.

Recycle a Pallet! Make a welcome American Flag Pallet from The Pink Punk (this doesn’t appear to be the original source – which is unknown but provides a great tutorial.)

Make your own Mason Jars. Take a look at these Fourth of July Lanterns with tutorial from Momtastic.

We love this decorated walkway. Grab this tutorial for these Patriotic Mason Jars from For the Love Of.

Snap Crackle Pop – We love this Fourth of July Party Station from Uncommon Designs.

Light it up! Make your own Pool and Garden Orbs with this tutorial from Beckham and Belle.

This is fun! Turn these Easy plant pots turned into Patriotic decor. Perfect for BBQ condiment station from Somewhat Simple.

Celebrate with more than fireworks. We love this DIY Tutorial for Confetti Launches from Piikea Street.

Also have fun making these 4th of July Flashlights from Stuffed Suitcase.

Update your decor – a bushel basket can be painted for a theme too like this idea from A Night Owl Blog.

Enjoy these simple and festive Fourth of July String Lights from ehow.

Create fireworks in your mouth with these Fourth of July Pop Rock Cake Bites from SheKnows.

Turn a noodle into a firecracker with this idea from At the Picket Fence.

Repurpose Pickle Jars into Lit Fourth of July Luminaries from At the Picket Fence.

Enjoy these Patriotic Red, White and Blue Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Add these to your party list – Fourth of July Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Red, White & Blue Foods for your next Fourth of July Celebration. Pin to Pinterest.