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Trailer Park Murder Mystery Party

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September 20, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: April 06, 2019
modified datt: September 20,2019

Who dunnit? It’s a Trailer Park Murder Mystery Party. Themed Trailer Park Tragedy party decor, costumes, tablescapes and recipes to pull of your ultimate Redneck bash.

Trailer Park Murder Mystery Party

 Trailer Park Murder Mystery Party

Red Solo cup, I fill you up! Let’s have a party… Redneck Style!

One of my dearest friends had a party I was incredibly jealous not to attend. With her living thousands of miles (and a continent) away, I forgave her for the lack of an invite, but i told her to take many pictures so I could live vicariously through her photos. Not only did I get to scroll through endless digital photos, I gathered them together to share with you all so you too could enjoy the celebration – a Trailer Park Murder Mystery Party!

What is a Murder Mystery Party?

A murder mystery party is a themed game played with a large group of people. Party-goers are assigned roles, with one individual secretly playing a fictitious murderer, and the other attendees each providing a character to fit the theme. The attendees work together to solve who among them is the criminal while not getting murdered themselves!


Trailer Park Tragedy

For her guidance, she referred to Night of Mystery Trailer Park Tragedy. There she got printables, invites, and a list of character, descriptions and directions for completing her perfect murder mystery party.

I didn’t want to leave you all hanging. I know we are both feeling left out of this party of a life time, so to warm both of our redneck hearts, I gathered together some of the most creative White Trash Bash party ideas from around the web. Use these DIY decorations, tablescapes and recipes, and free printables (made by yours truly!)

Recipe for Disaster

This trailer park tragedy is a recipe for disaster. Let us all lift our Red Solo cup and offer a toast to finding the murderer! Cheers y’all!

Party Tip: If you are the host/hostess, do not become the main character or narrator. It is hard keeping track of food, drinks, talking with guests, and staying in character!  It’s best to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor (prep) and enjoy the dinner show!

Home is where you park it! Welcome to the trailer park! Get ready for adorable party decor and trailer park party ideas.

Tuna fish cans, bean cans, and newspaper – they all make pretty centerpieces. Just add a tea light!

Hang a clothesline. We hand dyed these old clothes to make the perfect Trailer Park Clothesline. There were a few ways we made different items of clothing. First, we bleached old red and black boxer briefs. They held a little bit of the color but looked filthy and old once bleached. Second, we also took red clay (dirt) and rubbed them into white t-shirts, socks and fabric with rocks. Begin by wetting your fabrics. Then add the dirt. The rocks will help break down the fabric, cause some tears and really grind the dirt in the clothing. Lastly, we dyed some of the fabrics with Kool-Aid. It looks like something red was placed in a white wash. It also gave some of the fabrics a nice pink look! WE thought pink male underwear was perfect for our trailer park.

Make your own watering hole, I mean plastic barrel cooler using this 55 gallon Blue Plastic Drum. A few nails and 2x4s and you have your legs! | Katie Mayed

Speaking of coolers. Try to refrain from having garbage cans on the premise. Adding used plates and cans only adds more decoration to your lawn.

Add an invisible ink message for clues. You can get an invisible ink pen with UV light here. | Ikatbag

Beer can hair rollers are a must – follow this YouTube tutorial on how to make them! | Photo Source

Brown kraft paper using for crafts or parcel helped make our outhouse door. Remember to keep that S in reverse! Amazon has a lot of funny toilet paper! (You can purchase an outhouse door cover here if you don’t want to make one.)

Every party has a pooper and this flower needed a pot. Problem solved using a toddler potty seat. (Normally these can be borrow from someone’s back yard – just look around the trailer park and leave a note!)

To make this beer box garland backdrop, we had hooks in our beam every foot. The beam is about 11 feet across. The beam to the bottom of the last box was about 6 feet, this allowed us to fit 4 boxes on the vertical rope. We weaved first box through the rope and tied near the top with a knot. We fed the rope through the second robe and added another knot. We continued this process with two more boxes for at total of four boxes per vertical rope. We took all our ropes and tied them to the horizontal rope about a foot apart. The hooks were helpful in giving us the exact amount of distance.

Print your Cat (opossum) Found Poster from Frugal Coupon Living. “Please call Billy. No Phone. Just call his name!”

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Pink flamingos printed from the Night of Mystery Trailer Park Tragedy.

Every queen needs a handbag! Get 1.88 inch painters tape and write Gucci, Chanel, LV or whatever your designer brand. It could be kind of funny to do a very cheap brand anyways, like Old Navy or something already budget friendly.

When hosting a party, add a beautiful floral centerpiece. We find Vlasic pickles make a beautiful vase for flowers. Plus save money on the flower water because they already come with a pretty green water inside. Look for flowers in your neighbors yard instead of going to the store – those cost to much anyways.

Every Murder Mystery Party, needs a few accessories. Pick up these props and must have accessories for your Trailer Park Tragedy!

  • Printable Murder Mystery Props
  • Mugshot Backdrop
  • Inflatable Tire
  • Plastic Flamingo Yard Stakes
  • Billy Bob Fake Teeth or Ice Teeth Molds
  • Trailer Park Supervisor T-Shirt
  • If You Mess with Me… Bumper Sticker
  • Trailer Park Trophy Wife Wig (Similar Style)
  • Red Solo Cup Wine Glasses (or you could make your own!)
  • Belly Fanny Pack
  • The Bobcat Mullet
  • Bloody Vinyl Handprint Clings


This inexpensive fire alarm meets most southern fire code inspections. With this Jiffy Pop Popcorn Fire Alarm, a reoccurring popping sounds goes off when a fire is present.

We saw this “Bell doesn’t work sign” online but it didn’t come with a printable, so we made you one! (Source)

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You have to have the right food! Serve these Corn Dog Tin Muffins. | The Diary of a Real Housewife

Everyone needs a good rink. This Killer Trash Can Punch is a must! | LeafTV – Laura Vryhof/Demand Media

Every murder mystery party has to have a vote, who do you think did it? We think Always Maxi Pads make a nice voting box. How beautiful is that blue and green color combo?

To fit the theme, make an edible blood cake or cupcakes for your visitors. | The Girl Who Ate Everything (including blood!)

Update! We also have our own Edible Fake Blood Cupcake Recipe – take a look at the surprise inside!

Make your own chocolate covered pretzel cigarettes with this recipe.

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cigarettes Ingredients:

  • Pretzel sticks (these dipping sticks work well!)
  • 10 oz package of red candy melts
  • 10 oz package of white candy melts
  • Black food coloring
  • White sparkling sugar

Other Supplies:

  • Microwave safe mixing bowls
  • Wax paper
  • Disposable paper tray (to serve your pretzels)
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Chocolate Covered Pretzel Cigarettes

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Print Recipe

Ingredients

Scale
  • Pretzel sticks
  • 10 oz package of red candy melts
  • 10 oz package of white candy melts
  • Black food coloring
  • White sparkling sugar

Instructions

  1. Pour your white candy melts into a microwave safe bowl. Place your bowl in the microwave heating for 30 second increments, stirring occasionally until melted.
  2. Once melted, dip your pretzel sticks into the melted chocolate until it covered most of the stick. Lay on wax paper and let dry.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix your white sparkling sugar with black food coloring. Add a little bit at a time and add as needed until you get the perfect color of ash.
  4. Pour your red candy melts into another microwave safe bowl. Place your bowl in the microwave heating for 30 second increments, stirring occasionally until melted.
  5. Once melted, dip the edge of your pretzel sticks into the melted chocolate.
  6. Immediately place into the black sparkling sugar to give your pretzel some ash.
  7. Lay on wax paper and let dry.

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 Trailer Park Murder Mystery Party Tragedy

Stick with a theme! Looking for other themed parties? Take a look at these Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Keep it small and celebrate a birthday with these Family Birthday Celebrations. Pin to Pinterest.



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Ready-To-Print Free Fern Botanical Printables

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August 31, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: August 31, 2019
modified datt: August 31,2019

Add a touch of greenery to your home with these ready-to-print free fern botanical prints. 

Fern Botanical Printables

You know the Abba song Fernando? I know it, perhaps better than most. My father, Fernando, was born and raised in Cuba. He came to here as a young teen without his parents. A Peter Pan child with the new name American nick name of Fern (for short.) I think about my father’s journey often but I can never go too deep in my mind. It must have been incredibly scary leaving your home country, unable to speak a foreign language, and leaving home without your parents. If I put myself there, emotionally, I cannot handle it. I pull back in my head… anyone else a first generation American with a heroing account of their parents leaving their home country?

Now on to fern prints. I realize I got off topic. Ferns remind me of non other, my dad. These resilient plants are lush, beautiful and stand out. They grow best in tropical, moist climates or they can grow beautifully in your home with this freebie!  These fern prints are for your own use. I had a few spots in my home that needed some green and these prints were an excellent touch. Print them for your wall frame or print hem and use them on a bookshelf frame as an added pop of green.

Not many supplies are needed for this project.

Fern Botanical Printables Supplies:

  • Cardstock
  • Set of 3 fern botanical printables (see below)

You also will want some adorable frames. These are 8.5 x 11 vertical prints but can be trimmed to 8 x 10. I would recommend getting a nice farmhouse wooden frame or hanging them on letter size clipboards for a different look.

To download our free fern botanical printables, enter your name and email address. Confirm your entry with your first inbox email. Next, we will send you access to all of our free printables via link and password in your inbox.

By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). It takes time, effort and money to put the freebies forth and I earn when you visit. Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Fern Botanical Prints with us.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

To Order Your Fern Botanical Printables at Staples*:

  1. Download and save your image from this post.  (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
  2. Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
  3. Return to Staples print service page.
  4. Go to Start Project.
  5. Go to Documents Printing. Select Browse.
  6. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
  7. On the left column, choose add file.
  8. Select upload.
  9. Select done.
  10. Give your job a name.
  11. Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait (vertical).
  12. I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
  13. Select add to cart.
  14. Proceed to checkout. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
  15. Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Summer 2019 The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.


Want another quick activity? Take a look at these Weekend DIY Farmhouse Projects. Pin to Pinterest.

Do you love Chip and Joanna Gaines? These Inspirational Fixer Upper Farmhouse Style Ideas might be your next project! Pin to Pinterest.



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RAK Delivery Christmas Sign for UPS, FedEx and USPS

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August 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: December 06, 2018
modified datt: August 29,2019

Tis the season for Random Acts of Kindness RAK. Pay it forward this printable Delivery Christmas Sign for UPS, FedEx and USPS. Share with snacks and drinks in a bucket at your front door.

Delivery Christmas Sign for UPS, FedEx and USPS

I don’t know about you by the UPS, FedEx and USPS driver are at my door multiple times a week! During the Christmas season, their visits become even more often, as much as multiple times a day!

A few years ago I shared with you one of the most creative Random Acts of Kindness idea from Cara at The First Grade Parade – She is pretty awesome! It’s a great way to pay it forward to your UPS, FedEx or USPS drivers! She probably is one of the best Hand Lettering artists I know!

Since not many people are as talented as Cara when it comes to Hand Lettering, I wanted to share with you a free printable so you can do the same random act of kindness at your front door, even though you might lack the calligraphy talent!

Christmas Sign for UPS, FedEx and USPS Supplies:

  • Outdoor Bucket or Outdoor Bucket Stand
  • Printable: Delivery Christmas Sign for UPS, FedEx and USPS (see below)
  • Snacks
  • Drinks


Christmas Sign for UPS, FedEx and USPS Directions:

Not many directions needed for this tutorial. Fill your outdoor bucket with drinks and snacks. Print our Delivery Christmas Sign for UPS, FedEx and USPS and tape to the front of the bucket. Replenish snacks and drinks as needed.

Download our Random Acts of Kindness Printable and all of Frugal Coupon Living’s free printables. Enter your name and email address and we will send you a link and password for access to your free downloads.


By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). It takes time, effort and money to put the freebies forth and I earn when you visit. Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Christmas Random Acts of Kindness Mailman, FedEx, USPS, UPS

I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

Tis the season for Random Acts of Kindness. Pay it forward this printable Delivery Christmas Sign for UPS, FedEx and USPS. Share with snacks and drinks in a bucket at your front door. #FrugalCouponLiving #RAK #PayitForward #Christmas Click to Tweet

To Order Your Printables at Staples for Under $1*:

  1. Download and save your image from this post.  (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
  2. Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
  3. Return to Staples print service page.
  4. Go to Start Project.
  5. Go to Documents Printing.
  6. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
  7. On the left column, select your file.
  8. Select upload.
  9. Select done.
  10. Give your job a name.
  11. Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait.
  12. I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb coverstock (I prefer a cardstock feel over printer paper feel.)
  13. Select add to cart.
  14. Proceed to checkout. My total was $0.17 for one print. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
  15. Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Fall 2018. The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Also check out this creative printable from Teaching Madness! She has her link in her Instagram profile. (It is probably better ot access it on a desktop computer so you can copy and paste the link!)


Also enjoy these Christmas Traditions to Begin Now. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas Boards.

Pay it forward to the neighborhood as well. Enjoy these Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors. Pin to Pinterest on your Gift and Christmas Boards.



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Kids Garden Journal Template

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July 20, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: July 20, 2019
modified datt: July 20,2019

Free Kids Garden Journal Template. Celebrate successes and learn from challenges with your own printable garden diary. Includes a a bug tracker, a taste testing page and more.

Kids Garden Journal

How is your summer going? We are doing okay. Since moving from Florida, I am grateful for hot days that still offer cooler evenings. We didn’t get much of that in the south. It was a hot day and night!

Summers in DC have evolved. I want from having very young kids, to elementary aged kids, to very young kids (again!) It has caused me to get creative with activity having a range of ages and desired activities. As my toddler has aged, and his little brothers trail behind him, we have kept to our home. It isn’t for lack of desire to go out, it’s for fear to go out.  Chasing after 18 month old twins is so hard – they split and run different directions. To appease my (almost) 3 year old’s heart, we have tried to find creative toddler crafts and science activities on Pinterest. I am so grateful for Pinterest, anyone else?

If you are trying to busy your little one’s summer bucket list, take a look at this Garden Journal. We suggest grabbing a clip board and a starter gardening kit for kids. Let us know what you plant!

…And mom, if you are not a friend of nature, remember this can be inside too!


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By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). It takes time, effort and money to put the freebies forth and I earn when you visit. Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

Our Pinterest community and I  would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your garden journal.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

To Order Your Printables at Staples*:

  1. Download and save your image from this post.  (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
  2. Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
  3. Return to Staples print service page.
  4. Go to Start Project.
  5. Go to Documents Printing. Select Browse.
  6. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
  7. On the left column, choose add file.
  8. Select upload.
  9. Select done.
  10. Give your job a name.
  11. Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait.
  12. I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
  13. Select add to cart.
  14. Proceed to checkout. My total was $0.65 for one print. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
  15. Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 2019 The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.


Also take a look at these Garden Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Save these Five Minute Science Experiments for Kids! Pin to Pinterest.



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Back to School Remarkable Teacher Bookmark Template

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July 18, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: July 18, 2019
modified datt: July 18,2019

It’s back to school season and you don’t have to blow the budget with random acts of kindness ideas. Download this Remarkable Teacher Bookmark Template and gift with Sharpies, Dry Erase Markers or Highlighters that she/he can use during the school year!

Remarkable Teacher Bookmark Template

Remarkable Teacher Gift Idea

Looking forward to a re-MARK-able school year!

Show some love to a teacher with this creative bookmark template. Add your favorite markers – dry erase, highlighters or Sharpies (our favorite), and gift to a teacher on the first day of school or at Open House.

Make a First Impression!

While it’s not needed, it’s a really cute way to enter a classroom during Open House or Meet the Teacher day. It makes a great first impression. Did you realize a teacher spends more hours in the day with your child than you get to during the school year. This is a great way to respect and affirmation for the person who will be caring for your child.

Want more ideas? Also check out our Punny Teacher Gifts with Free Printables and Teacher Appreciation Printables.

Teacher Bookmark Gift Supplies:

All you need is love for this teacher gift – okay, perhaps a little more. These are the supplies that helped us pull of this cute and punny teacher gift idea.

  • Re-Mark-Able school year bookmark printable (see below)
  • Twine
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • Hole punch


Teacher Bookmark Template

Random Acts of Kindness Ideas

Looking forward to a re-mark-able school year! This bookmark quote for teachers is perfect for an educator on the first day of school. It’s just a thoughtful way to say I we support you and are thinking about you. Speaking of Random Acts of Kindness Ideas, don’t forget to pay it forward during your child’s birthday!

Teacher Bookmark Gift Directions:

To make your teacher bookmark gift is pretty simple. First sign up for our email and then download our free printable. Cut out the bookmark. Add two holes using a hole punch in the center. Place your markers in the center of the bookmark. Tie off with twine.

I personally like to download my document and then upload it to Staples. I pick it up in their copy department and it saves me money on ink and cardstock.

To Order Your Printables at Staples*:

  1. Download and save your image from this post.  (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
  2. Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
  3. Return to Staples print service page.
  4. Go to Start Project.
  5. Go to Documents Printing. Select Browse.
  6. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
  7. On the left column, choose add file.
  8. Select upload.
  9. Select done.
  10. Give your job a name.
  11. Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait (vertical).
  12. I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
  13. Select add to cart.
  14. Proceed to checkout. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
  15. Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Summer 2019 The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final bookmark teacher gift.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!


Random Acts of Kindess for Teachers

The first school might just be ringing, but save these Teacher Appreciation Printables for later in the year. Pin to Pinterest.

If you love a little humor, also save these Punny Teacher Gifts with Free Printables. Pin to Pinterest.



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Elf on The Shelf Ideas – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

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July 6, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Holiday, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 01, 2013
modified datt: July 06,2019

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas
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Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December!

“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – As high as he can, elf is spying on you! Might be best to make your elf BENDABLE for this project!

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What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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Batteries Not Included – Practical Battery Gift Tag for Christmas

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July 5, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: November 15, 2018
modified datt: July 05,2019

Batteries not Included. Download this free Battery Gift Tag and become a child’s superhero this Christmas season with this practical gift idea! Or encourage someone with well wishes of ENERGY through the holiday break.

Battery Gift Tag for Christmas

Batteries Not Included - Practical Battery Gift Tag for Christmas

On Frugal Coupon Living, it’s the year of the practical gift. In year’s past, we shared with you our Fleece Navidad Blanket (that was a hit) and our M&M Mason Jar Poem. This year we brought you the Gift Wrap Printable and our latest one, a Battery Gift Tag.  Both are found in our list of Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors.

Okay, so it seems like a silly gift but how many times has Christmas morning arrived and you lack a battery for a toy? I cannot tell you the numerous times this happened to us. I am lucky enough that I stock up on Amazon Basic Batteries with our monthly Subscribe & Save, so luckily we have a battery box I can always run too, but others might not be as organized as you when it comes to remaining on top of your Amazon Prime needs (wink!)

Battery Gift Tag

If you want to be a super hero this holiday season, gift batteries. The kids will thank you when they can enjoy their new toys on Christmas morning. You can gift this to neighbors, co-workers, friends, teachers and more! It can be a small part of a larger gift if you just feel silly handing over batteries. Maybe you gift it with a child’s toy too!

Batteries Not Included Gift Tag

Battery Gift Tag Supplies

Not many supplies are needed for this craft. I actually used  curling ribbon I keep in my gift wrapping drawers. Seriously my favorite part of wrapping a gift is sliding the blade of my scissors along the back of the curling ribbon and Voilà – there it is, an adorable curl!

You obviously need batteries. Like I said, we have a stockpile of Amazon Basic Batteries but they don’t gift as well (unless you wrap with gift wrap.) They come in a cardboard box which could make a pretty wrapped present. I picked up these batteries at my local grocery store – just a quick add to my shopping cart!


Battery Gift Tag Directions

I print my gift tags at Staples Copy Center, more on that below. We order our four gift tags for under $1!  In your free download, are gift tags for those that celebrate Christmas and those that use more of a generic term like holidays… you can gift this for all!

Use ribbon you have on hand and tie your Battery Gift Tag to your batteries without wrapping or you can wrap in a small cardboard box ( the Amazon Basic Batteries will come in an easy to wrap box).

Battery Energy Holiday Gift Tag

Downlaod this Battery Gift Tag and all of Frugal Coupon Living’s free printables. Enter your name and email address and we will send you a link and password for access to your free downloads.

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Battery Gift Tag Sayings

BATTERIES not included. Merry Christmas.

We have you have the ENERGY to make it through the holidays.

We hope you have the ENERGY to make it through Christmas break.

BATTERIES not included. Happy Holidays.

How to Print from Staples

I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

To Order Your Printables at Staples for Under $1*:

  1. Download and save your image from this post.  (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
  2. Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
  3. Return to Staples print service page.
  4. Go to Start Project.
  5. Go to Documents Printing.
  6. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
  7. On the left column, select your file.
  8. Select upload.
  9. Select done.
  10. Give your job a name.
  11. Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait.
  12. I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb coverstock (I prefer a cardstock feel over printer paper feel.)
  13. Select add to cart.
  14. Proceed to checkout. My total was $0.17 for one print. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
  15. Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Fall 2018. The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Batteries not Included. Free Battery Gift Tag for this practical gift idea! Encourage someone with well wishes of ENERGY through the holiday break. #FrugalCouponLiving #Christmas #Printable Click to Tweet

Battery Gift Tag for Teachers, Co-Workers, Neighbors, and Friends


Our goal is to give you practical gift ideas this year. Take a look at this list of Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors. So many cute ideas. Pin to your Christmas and Gift Pinterest Boards.

Looking for more to give? Take a look at these DIY Christmas Gift Ideas Part 1 and DIY Christmas Gift Ideas Part 2. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Gift Boards.

Want more printables? We want to share them! Take a look at this list of 31+ Free Christmas Printables. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Printables Boards.



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

Wrapped Up Printable Wrapping Paper Gift

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July 5, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: November 09, 2018
modified datt: July 05,2019

Looking for the most perfect, practical gift for the holiday season? Look no more as we have  a free Wrapped Up Printable tag for a Wrapping Paper Gift idea for teachers, neighbors, co-workers and more!

Wrapped Up Printable Wrapping Paper Gift

I plan ahead. I normally like to know what I am going to buy before Black Friday hits. Well let’s tell the truth. I normally like to know months in advance… like six months, that’s not too embarrassing, right? So upon entering the Christmas season, I began to consider Gift Ideas for Our Neighbors. I wanted to do something practical. In other years, Id id some really cute gifts like the Fleece Navidad blankets and also the M&M Christmas Tags.

This year I wanted to do something practical, something they could use rather than sit on the self… along came the the idea of the Gift Wrap Tag. With this free printable you attach it to a roll of wrapping paper (or gift bags) and gift a roll of wrapping paper. Seems a little silly, but I would love if someone gave me gift wrap that was nice!.. especially if it was a double-sided Hallmark brand!

Wrapped Up Gift Tag Supplies

Not many supplies are needed for this gift. In fact, I was able to go into our gift closet and find these rolls of Christmas gift wrap. I had bought them in January after the Christmas season – might I add that is the best time to buy Christmas wrapping paper.  My favorite rolls are the Hallmark rolls that are lined on the back ensuring a straight cut!

I used bows and curling ribbon I keep in my gift wrapping drawers. Seriously my favorite part of wrapping a gift is sliding the blade of my scissors along the back of the curling ribbon and Voilà – there it is, an adorable curl!

You will also need our free printable. I give the link to that printable below as well as how to order your printable online so it is printed in the store – save on ink and paper. We got our gift tags for under $1.


Get this Gift Wrap Gift Tag and all of Frugal Coupon Living’s free printables. Enter your name and email address and we will send you a link and password for access to your free downloads.

By downloading you are accepting the terms that this is for personal, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions.

I am happy to share printables. When sharing with others, please lead them to my website instead of emailing them the file(s). It takes time, effort and money to put the freebies forth and I earn when you visit. Thanks for visiting and thanks for sharing with others!

Wrapped Up Gift Tag Sayings

Wishing you a season WRAPPED UP in the spirit of giving. Merry Christmas.

Wishing you a season WRAPPED UP in the spirit of giving. Happy Holidays.

Wishing you a season WRAPPED UP in the spirit of joy. Merry Christmas.

Wishing you a season WRAPPED UP in the spirit of joy. Happy Holidays.

I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

To Order Your Printables at Staples for Under $1*:

  1. Download and save your image from this post.  (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
  2. Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
  3. Return to Staples print service page.
  4. Go to Start Project.
  5. Go to Documents Printing.
  6. Select the Buy Now Button under color.
  7. On the left column, select your file.
  8. Select upload.
  9. Select done.
  10. Give your job a name.
  11. Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait.
  12. I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb coverstock (I prefer a cardstock feel over printer paper feel.)
  13. Select add to cart.
  14. Proceed to checkout. My total was $0.17 for one print. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
  15. Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Fall 2018. The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

Free Wrapped Up Printable tag for a Wrapping Paper Gift idea for teachers, neighbors, co-workers and more! #FrugalCouponLiving #ChristmasGiftIdea #Christmas Click to Tweet


Looking for more to give? Take a look at these DIY Christmas Gift Ideas Part 1 and DIY Christmas Gift Ideas Part 2. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Gift Boards.

Enjoy these Christmas Gift Ideas for Your Neighbors, Co-Workers, Teachers and Friends. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Gift Boards.

Want more printables? We want to share them! Take a look at this list of 31+ Free Christmas Printables. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Printables Boards.



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

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