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April 5, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Learn what is a time capsule and what to put inside. Plus, download and print this adorable Kindergarten to High School Time Capsule Printable: A printable time capsule to keep throughout your child’s school years filled with the best of memories.

Time stands still for no one and that is especially true when your kids are growing up. Turn back time and celebrate how things have changed with a time capsule! This time capsule printable is so much fun and it’s a great way to keep those precious memories alive.

What is a Time Capsule?

A time capsule is a container that is filled with items that represent a specific time period. Time capsule ideas are items including anything from photos and clothes to toys and trinkets.

The purpose of a time capsule is to put these items in the keepsake and bury it somewhere so that it can be opened at a later date to remind people of what life was like during that time. Burying it, might just be putting it in the deep crevices of a utility room or other hidden room in the house. A perfect time to open this is a milestone event like a birthday, graduation or wedding.

What to Put in Your Time Capsule?

There are no set rules for what you should put in your time capsule, but here are a few ideas to get you started:

Photographs of you, your friends, and your family
Newspaper clippings from the time period
A list of songs that were popular during that time
Movie tickets or posters
Clothing items from the time period
Sports memorabilia

In our time capsule worksheets, we include the following…

Teacher
School
Photo
Favorite Subject
Favorite TV show
Favorite Movie
Favorite Book
Favorite Song
Favorite Food
Favorite Activity
Favorite Saying/Quote

The sheets also provide an opportunity to answer the following time capsule questions…

When I grow up I want to be…
My best friends are…
I’m really awesome at…
After school I like to…
Next year I look forward to…
This year I got better at…
Something new I learned

How to Make a Time Capsule?

There are lots of different ways to make a time capsule, but here is one easy way to do it:

Choose a time capsule container. This could be anything from a cardboard photo box to a plastic Sterilite container with a lid.
Decorate the container however you like. You can paint it, draw on it, or use stickers to decorate it.
Collect items that represent the time period. As mentioned earlier, these could be photos, newspaper clippings, clothing items, etc. Anything that is important during the time you’re representing works.
Put the items in the container and seal it shut. The sealing process depends on how you’re going to store the container until you open it. If the plan is to bury the time capsule, you’ll want to make sure it is sealed tightly so that water cannot get in. If you’re going to store it inside, a simple piece of tape over the lid will suffice.
Choose a date for when you want to open the time capsule. This could be 5 years from now, 10 years from now, or even 50 years from now.
Label the container with the date and a description of what is inside.
Bury or store the capsule somewhere safe.

How to Open a Time Capsule?

There are two ways to handle a time capsule. The first way is to simply bury it and forget about it until the date that you have chosen to open it. The second way is to store it in a safe place and then open it on the date that you have chosen.
If you want to bury your time capsule, it is a good idea to mark the spot so that you can find it later. If you choose to store your time capsule, make sure to put it in a place where it will not be damaged by water or bugs.

Printable Time Capsule Ideas

Now that you know all about time capsules, why not try making one of your own? This printable time capsule template is the perfect way to get started.

This colorful printable is designed to be put together when your child enters kindergarten and opened when they graduate. It’s a great way to remember all the things that were important during their school years.

The time capsule printable PDF set includes an informational page and pages for each year of school. To use them, print out the time capsule worksheet PDF and fill them out each year on the last day of school.

Last Day of School Time Capsule Includes:

Pre-K Time Capsule Worksheet
Kindergarten Time Capsule Worksheet
First Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Second Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Third Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Fourth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Fifth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Sixth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Seventh Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Eighth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Freshman Year Ninth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Sophomore Year Tenth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Junior Year Eleventh Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Senior Year Twelfth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet

What you get with purchase:

16 Last Day of School Time Capsule Printable PDF Instant Download Sheets

Unlike the type of time capsule that is buried, you’ll store yours in a safe place in your home so you can access it each year and add to it.
Add the completed forms with photos and a few special items to the container so that when graduation rolls around your family has a sweet reminder of your child’s journey.

It makes a perfect Graduation Party Idea. It is instant graduation décor that literally tells a story. Hang on a graduation party banner – perhaps glue each sheet to scrapbook paper and hang using Photo Clip String Lights – and see how your child has grown and changed from pervious years.

Just print it out your Time Capsule Printables and make it unique to your child. Use year after year with all your children and their siblings. Enjoy making your time capsule!

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More Family Traditions and Fun Ideas

In addition to creating a family’s time capsule, enjoy these Family Traditions. Some of our favorite family memories come from this list including family game night, Valentine hearts on the door, and early birthday time capsule interviews. You can even look at the birthday time capsule in these birthday ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of a fun tradition! Take a look at these Last Day or School Ideas. Our favorite end of the year idea was silly string. Of course the beginning of the school year needs traditions too. Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of end of the year traditions, Enjoy these End of the Year Printables. Perfect for teachers, the classroom, families and parents. Pin to Pinterest.

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Year-Round Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids

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February 15, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media 5 Comments

Have kids that love scavenger hunts? Or simply need an activity for your inner child? We’ve collected the best printable scavenger hunts from all over the web! Have tons of fun hunting with the whole family. Enjoy!

Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids

I’ve loved scavenger hunts since I was a kid. Well, I still love them! Some of my best memories are from scavenger hunts with family and friends. They got me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to meet new people. Plus, I love a good challenge and a prize, so I always gave my all to win the hunt! Scavenger hunts are amazing ice breakers for group scenarios, like at camp or a birthday party. Or, you can make a special scavenger hunt for a loved one to show them how much you care!

We had so much fun gathering the best printable scavenger hunts for kids from all over the internet. Whether you’re looking for a scavenger hunt at home or an outdoor scavenger hunt for kids, we’ve got a scavenger hunt for every season and occasion. Happy hunting!

What is a Scavenger Hunt?

A scavenger hunt is an engaging game played by children (and adults, too!). Every scavenger hunt begins with a list of objects to find and riddles or clues to help the players locate the items. To play the game, divide the players into at least 2 teams and give the teams or individual players copies of the list of clues. A scavenger hunt is similar to a treasure hunt in that there are clues to solve and at the end is typically a scavenger hunt prize or present.

What are the Scavenger Hunt Rules?

Scavenger hunts can be played individually or in groups — either way, whoever finishes first wins! There are two types of hunts. Hunts can be consecutive where a team or individuals are given the first clue which leads to the second, third, fourth, and so on. Alternatively, hunts can be done using a checklist where the full list of “must do’s” are provided at the beginning. Provide players with a writing utensil, and they can check off their finds as they go!

Individual Scavenger Hunts

Individual scavenger hunts are a great way to busy a child or give them individual gifts on a special day. At each stopping point, before the next scavenger hunt riddle clue is given, gift your child a piece of their larger present. You can do this on birthday or even collecting their Back to School Supplies. Yes, you can do a scavenger hunt at home to make even Back to School Supplies exciting!

To begin, supply the player with the first scavenger hunt clue. The first riddle will lead them to the second. The second will lead them to the third clue and so on until the scavenger hunt is over. You can also provide a scavenger hunt checklist where the entire list must be completed before a prize is given.

Group Scavenger Hunts

Group scavenger hunts are perfect for sleepovers, lock-ins, class parties, and more. Even adults can find their inner child and have fun challenging each other in outdoor venues like parks, concerts, the mall, or in a city hunt challenge around town.

Either supply your groups with a scavenger hunts riddle and clue #1 or provide them a list of things to get on a piece of paper. This list is their checklist and must be completed in order to declare a winner. A checklist Scavenger Hunt is typically easier for large groups, so you don’t have to go around hiding multiple sets of clues for each team.

Use some of these Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids below or search Pinterest for scavenger hunt ideas for adults. Make sure to follow us on Pinterest too!

Scavenger Hunt Prize Ideas

Customize your prizes to the size of your scavenger hunt group. If you’ll have a lot of people winning, opt for smaller prizes. If you are doing an individual hunt, you can make the prize larger.

Scavenger Hunt Prize Ideas include:

Cheap trophies (fill with candy)
A cheap medal
Candy Bars
Gift Cards
Carnival prize toys
Seasonal prizes based on the scavenger hunt theme.

What are some ideas for Scavenger Hunts?

Before choosing a scavenger hunt, think of a theme. What season is it, is the a holiday that is close by are you having a scavenger hunt just because. Scavenger hunts can take two shapes, they can including good clues, perhaps in the form of cute rhyming riddles older kids need to solve. Alternatively, they can have images or pictures which are perfect for younger kids.

First up, the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers. In this free printable scavenger hunt, lead the kids through a color challenge finding objects with specific colors throughout the home. This color scavenger hunt can be adapted by including a list of items with shapes of the colors, for example a yellow square in a shape scavenger hunt.

Go outdoors with these 20 Camping scavenger hunt riddles for kids. This outdoor treasure hunt is perfect for the campsite.

Here’s a gift for you! Print our Road Trip Scavenger Hunt to keep the kids busy on your next road trip. (Also in our car games for kids.)

Got a little scientist at home? Grab this free Stem Scavenger Hunt Science Activity for Kids.

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Find those presents with a really fun Birthday Scavenger Hunt Printable. You can see more ideas like this in these Family Birthday Celebrations.

Who doesn’t love a SELFIE? This is a very self confused Selfie Scavenger Hunt activity from Faffy Tea.

Going to visit a gallery? The Museum Scavenger Hunt Printable from Frugal Coupon Living is also in our Spring Break Staycation Ideas.)

Want to bring some education into it? This is a fun classroom scavenger hunt worksheet, get the Math Scavenger Hunt Printable from Learn in Color.

Fall Printable Scavenger Hunts

This is an easy activity that will get the kids excited about going back to school. Download this Back to School Library Scavenger Hunt | The Dating Divas

When the season arrives behind your first Holiday Scavenger hunt with this Halloween Scavenger Hunt Printable. See also these Halloween Printables.

Looking for something to do Thanksgiving morning. Clearly we have the answer we had dozens of times before on this post. This was a very popular Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt. See also these Thanksgiving Printables!

Show your kids the reason for the season with a cute Gratitude Scavenger Hunt Printable.| Natural Beach Living

Winter Printable Scavenger Hunts

This indoor treasure hunt is great for an Elf doll. Print the Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt and use with our without your Elf. | Frugal Coupon Living

Ring in the new year with a little fun. Enjoy this activity at 6PM or at midnight! Print the New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt.

Christmas Traditions often include following holiday lights . Take along this Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt Printable | Happiness is Homemade

Winter Scavenger Hunts are normally indoors. Get the kids outside in the snow with this cute Outdoor Winterscape Scavenger Hunt Printable | EDventures

WE have two Christmas Scavenger Hunt ideas but this one can be sued without an Elf doll. Enjoy this Christmas themed treasure hunt, great for uncovering a Christmas Eve Box.

In love with the kids, your spouse, or even boy friend. This Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt has no age limit.

Spring Printable Scavenger Hunts

Easter Egg Hunts are awesome, but find their Easter basket another way. Leave one clue behind as the kids begin the Easter Scavenger Hunt Sunday morning.

Give mother nature a hug. Enjoy this free Earth Day Scavenger Hunt worksheet at home or in the classroom. | Frugal Coupon Living

Take it outdoors. Grab a brown bag and collect things on this Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable. | A Thrifty Mom

For the younger kids, look for things that are green. From a crayon to a leaves, this green St. Patrick’s’ Day Green Scavenger Hunt Printable is excellent. | Happy Home Fairy

Spring has sprung, get the kids outside with this this really fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt. Set includes 20 rhyming riddles for kids to solve at home.

Of course, spring means showers. If you are looking for some rainy day activities, add this indoor scavenger hunt to your back pocket.

The leprechaun left behind some treasure on this fun St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt. Chase the rainbow or the pot of gold!

Have the weekend off? Unite the older and younger kids and take them on a Memorial Day Scavenger Hunt! | Food Fun Family

Summer Printable Scavenger Hunts

Camping or backyard Flashlight Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids. Stay home! This outdoor treasure hunt can also be adapted as a backyard scavenger hunt.

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Ready for sun and surf. Enjoy some fun in the sand with a cute Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable.

Hitting the road? This Travel Road-trip Scavenger Hunt Printable is perfect for the tires hitting the asphalt. It accompanies very well these Car Games.

Rainy days? Too hot? Keep the fun inside with an Indoor Scavenger Hunt Printable | Sunny Day Family

For the end of summer, take your kids on a Back to School Scavenger Hunt as they search for their back to school supplies.

Have a budding photographer who loves to take photographs? This Summer Photo Challenge Scavenger Hunt printable is a free print for teens and older kids. | Mortiz Fine Design

Celebrate 1776 and Independence day with this patriotic themed July 4th Scavenger Hunt.

Grab our packet of Kids Scavenger Hunts Ideas for the ENTIRE YEAR! Celebrate major holidays including Easter, Christmas, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Halloween, New Year’s Eve and more with this package of 8 Holiday Treasure Hunt ideas.

These scavenger hunt lists include 160 rhyming riddle clues as you race through the house on an at treasure hunt.

Take a look at these Seasonal Bucket Lists Ideas for Every Occasion. Pin to Pinterest.

Also download these Themed Bingo Game Printables for the Entire School Year. Pin to Pinterest.

Need a Scavenger Hunt Template? We have found in the Backyard Games PDF with Scavenger Hunt Template. Pin to Pinterest.

If you are planning a large gathering – playing outdoors with family, neighborhood friends, youth group, camp or even an outdoor birthday party, take a look at these Outdoor Party Games for Kids. Includes directions and supply list as well as a blank Scavenger Hunt Template.

This scavenger hunt blog post has been updated. It was originally published September 22, 2019.

Starbucks Chocolate Bomb

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January 8, 2022 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 1 Comment

Calling all Starbucks fans! You’re not going to want to miss out on this Starbucks Chocolate Bomb recipe! Why spend a ton at the store when you can make them at home for a fraction of the cost? With just six simple ingredients needed, you can’t go wrong with this easy and delicious treat.

STARBUCKS CHOCOLATE BOMB

I’m a huge fan of literally anything with the words chocolate and Starbucks. But combined? I’m over-the-moon crazy about this simple treat. So much so that I find myself making this easy hot cocoa bomb recipe all year long.

Because why wouldn’t you want to have a treat that is all your own? I love Starbucks and being able to have a bit of “me” time and make something that I don’t have to share. (don’t judge me – I literally share everything else all the time!)

The other really great thing about this simple hot chocolate bomb is that it’s an awesome gift idea, too. Make these up for a family member, friend, teacher, or coach. Use these fun “Thanks a Latte” gift tags as a way to spruce up the gift and complete the look!

HOW DO YOU USE HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS?

There are a couple of different ways that you can use them. I prefer to put them in the bottom of my mug and cover them with warm milk, but some people use hot water instead. (I think it’s to cut down on the fat content but in my opinion, the milk adds a much-needed and delicious sweetness!)

HOW DO YOU STORE HOT COCOA BOMBS?

They’re actually quite shelf-stable! You can put them in a container with a lid and store them for a few weeks without worry. Although I highly doubt that they’d hang around that long, waiting to be enjoyed.

WHERE TO BUY HOT COCOA BOMBS

While I highly suggest making them homemade, you can also buy them to save time, too. Some of the best places that I recommend buying hot chocolate bombs are:

HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS AMAZON

HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS ALDI

HOT COCOA BOMBS COSTCO

HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS WALMART

HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS TARGET

ETSY HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS

All are going to be different flavors and looks so you’ll have a ton of great choices to choose from.

For even more awesome DIY hot chocolate bombs, don’t miss out on this massive Chocolate Bombs list!

Starbucks Hot Cocoa Bombs

Bring the flavor of your favorite coffee barista to your home with these delicious easy to make Starbucks Hot Chocolate Bombs.

Ingredients

To make Copycat Starbucks Hot Cocoa Bombs, you’ll need to gather up the following ingredients and supplies without spending a ton of money.

2 cups Chocolate Candy Melts
2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
2 cups Mini Marshmallows (I used green ones)
¼ cup Starbucks-Colored Sprinkles Mix
1 cup TAZO Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
½ cup White Chocolate Candy Melts
spherical mold

Starbucks Chocolate Bomb

★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews

Author: Thena Reading-Franssen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Drink

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Description

You’re going to love the flavor of this simple hot cocoa bomb recipe!

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups Chocolate Candy Melts
2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
2 cups Mini Marshmallows (I used green ones)
¼ cup Starbucks-Colored Sprinkles Mix
1 cup TAZO Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
½ cup White Chocolate Candy Melts

Instructions

Put the candy melts into a bowl that is microwave-safe and melt according to the directions on the package.
Put 1 T of the candy melt into one side of the mold. Press the melted chocolate up the sides and keep it nice and thick. Do this for all 12 molds.
Put the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Take them out of the freeze and peel the mold away to get the chocolate out.
Put 1 T of hot chocolate mix and 1 tsp of chai tea into 6 of the molds. Give the tea time to soak in the hot chocolate mix for about 2-3 minutes.
Put in some sprinkle and up to 8 marshmallows.
Put a plate in the microwave and warm until the surface is warm to the touch.
Take one of the empty chocolate bombs and put the open side down gently on the warm plate for up to 10 seconds. You’re wanting to melt the rim just a little bit.
Once melted, take and put it on top of one of the filled halves. This connects the two and creates the circle.
Melt the white candy melts the same way that you did the chocolate ones.
Using a fork, drizzle the melted white melts over the top of the cocoa bombs and add on more sprinkles.
Put them in the freezer for 5 minutes.
To use, pour over 2 cups of warm milk, stir, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1

Keywords: Starbucks, Hot Chocolate, Cocoa,

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Directions to make Starbucks Hot Chocolate Bombs

Put the candy melts into a microwave safe bowl and melt according to the directions on the package.
Put 1 T of the candy melt into one side of the mold. Press the melted chocolate up the sides and keep it nice and thick. Do this for all 12 molds.
Put the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Take them out of the freeze and peel the mold away to get the chocolate out.
Put 1 T of hot chocolate powder mix and 1 tsp of chai tea into 6 of the molds. Give the tea time to soak in the hot chocolate mix for about 2-3 minutes.
Put in some sprinkle and up to 8 marshmallows.
Put a plate in the microwave and warm until the surface is warm to the touch.
Take one of the empty chocolate bombs and put the open side down gently on the warm plate for up to 10 seconds. You’re wanting to melt the rim just a little bit.
Once melted, take and put it on top of one of the filled halves. This connects the two and creates the circle.
Melt the white candy melts the same way that you did the chocolate ones.
Using a fork, drizzle the melted white melts over the top of the cocoa bombs and add on more sprinkles.
Put them in the freezer for 5 minutes.
To use, pour over 2 cups of warm milk, stir, and enjoy!

The natural flavor of the cocoa mix and chai tea are something wonderful!

Now that you’ve made your very own Starbucks Copycat Hot Cocoa Bomb, how about comparing it to how your favorite barista prepares it?

What types of hot chocolate does Starbucks have?

Starbucks Hot Chocolate is made with cocoa blend, steamed non-fat milk and topped with whipped cream. Ordering from the Starbucks menu, can be a bit complicated. It’s important to know what types of Hot Cocoa drinks Starbucks carries so you know how to order your coffee shop hot chocolate drink.

Your classic & traditional Starbucks hot chocolate drink is 370 calories, however you can customize your drink which will change this amount. Below we share the ingredients information but you can also change the size of your Starbucks Hot Chocolate and add Hot Cocoa Customizations and create your own secret menu drinks.

Take a look at all the ingredient information and options you have to perfect your hot chocolate recipe.

Starbucks Drink Sizes

Traditional drink size is 16 oz. Also choose from…

Kids 8 oz
Short 8 oz
Tall 12 oz
Grande 16 oz
Venti 20 oz

Milk Options

It comes with 2%. Also choose from…

Nonfat Skim Milk
2% Milk
Whole Milk
Half & Half
Heavy Cream
Dairy-free Almond Milk
Coconut Milk
Soy Milk
Oat Milk

Milk Foam

The standard is milk foam. You can also request…

Milk Foam
Extra Milk Foam
Light Milk
No Milk Foam

Milk Temperature

The milk temperature is steamed hot or adapt to…

Warm
Steamed Hot
Extra Hot

Flavors

Four pumps of Mocha Sauce are included in this drink. Personalize your Hot Chocolate syrup and flavoring to include…

Brown Sugar Syrup
Caramel Syrup
Chestnut Praline Syrup
Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
Hazelnut Syrup
Irish Cream Syrup
Peppermint Syrup
Raspberry Syrup
Sugar Cookie Syrup
Toffee Nut Syrup
Vanilla Syrup
Sugar-free Vanilla Syrup
Caramel Brulee Sauce
Mocha Sauce
Dark Caramel Sauce
Pistachio Sauce
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Syrup
White Chocolate Mocha Sauce

Toppings

Tis comes with Mocha Drizzle with Whipped Cream. Also add or substitute

Barista Cocoa Powder
Carmel Brulee Topping
Chestnut Praline Topping
Chocolate Curls Topping
Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles
Holiday Sugar Sprinkles
Red & Green Sprinkle Topping
Salted Brown Butter Topping
Caramel Drizzle
Mocha Drizzle
Cinnamon Powder
Whipped Cream

Sweeteners

Sugar
Sugar in the Raw
Honey
Splenda
Stevia in the Raw
Classic Syrup
Cane Sugar
Honey Blend

Let us know your favorite combination! My favorite commination would likely be freshly brewed espresso on top, 2 pumps of vanilla, white mocha sauce, and shaved chocolate chips. Of course, in this case, I would be ignoring anything calories from my daily value.

Our recommendation is, if you don’t know what you are doing, just say “give me a hot chocolate!” It can get complicated with so many tastes and blends.

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

Save this recipe for later. Print your recipe and add it to your recipe box or recipe binder! This is my favorite Recipe Binder – I get tired of printing the same recipe over and over. A binder keeps me organized and gives me a place to store my recipes.

Make certain to check out these Mocha Coffee Bombs. Another fun and delicious flavor to enjoy. Pin to Pinterest for later.

These Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows – Mickey Mouse Style! are too much fun to pass up! Pin to Pinterest for later.

Baking Hacks and Tips – Time Savers and Shortcuts

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December 27, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 16 Comments

Love to cook? If so, take a look at these baking hacks and tips. Creative ideas for time savers and shortcuts in your kitchen.

Baking Hacks and Tips

How can you make baking easier?

Let me start this out by saying I am no chef and I have no special baking skills. I’m just an average person in the kitchen, but I am good at following directions. As long as I have a recipe, I can often pull off a pretty good meal or dessert. However, when it comes to being creative, efficient, or otherwise talented with my baking skills, don’t look at me! I’ve had to learn easy, better ways to bake and make it fun and I’ve found quite a few that have really helped. Whether you’re making cakes, cookies, pastries, or a copy-cat restaurant dessert, you’ll definitely benefit from these sweet tips for baking.

How can I be good at baking?

Being good at baking cookies and cakes isn’t too hard if you follow an easy recipe. Bake from the box if you have to — there’s a reason it’s a great mom hack for awesome birthday cakes for kids! And if you’re looking for time saver tips, baking shortcuts, dessert hacks, we have some great ideas for you to try today. From ways to cut and soften butter, keeping brown sugar fresh, and your favorite cake moist, take a look at these easy baking tips and tricks before you begin your next delicious project!

How can I bake without an oven?

If you’re looking for a low-mess, low-key way to bake your favorite cookies, cakes, and cupcakes, use your air fryer, Instant Pot, or Crock-Pot. These handy kitchen essentials are for more than just great dinners and snacks — you can use them for your cake, cupcakes, and cookies too! See our links below for air fryer cheat sheets and Instant Pot recipes.

Before you dive into these baking tips, save these Baking Hacks and Tips for a quick reference. I keep a copy of these Baking Tips in my Recipe Binder. (I suggest you laminate this cheat sheet for easy clean-up!)

Baking Conversion Chart Printable PDF

If you’re looking for more kitchen tips, check out this set of three — Instant Pot, Air Fryer, and Baking Hack cheat sheets!

Make your birthday cakes look professional by using a cookie cutter as a stencil to decorate with sprinkles or frosting! | Source Unknown

Traveling with iced cupcakes was a nightmare for me, but this cupcake tip became a lifesaver! Look at this genius life hack from my friend, Ashley. Toothpicks secure the cupcake in place in her Tupperware so the frosting stays intact.

Keep Cut Cake Fresh

Here’s a quick cake hack to keep your creations fresh: simply place pieces of bread on the areas you’ve cut into and secure them with toothpicks. The bread will preserve the moisture in the cut sides so you can enjoy your bake for longer! | Tidy Mom

Struggling with a cake that’s stuck to your pan? Don’t fret, that cake will slide out with ease with this cake hack. Plus, cleanup will be a breeze! – round parchment paper with tabs for easy lifting.

Want to keep a spoon resting in a bowl instead of slipping down? Tie a rubber band on the top of the spoon handle. This will keep it in place while it is lying against the edge of the bowl. (Also seen in our Life Hacks and Tips)

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Berries going bad too quickly? Happens all the time for us. Keep them fresh by soaking them in this water and vinegar mixture right after you bring them home from the store. It cleans them too! | Live Simply

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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.

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Princess Party Games

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November 23, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

If you had a magic wand that could sprinkle fun on our child’s princess birthday party, it would produce these engaging Princess Party Games. Enjoy these royal stamp of approval girl games, princess snacks & princess-themed party ideas.

Is your princess having a birthday soon? Throw a fun party fit for a princess with fun princess party games that entertain her and her friends for hours! Your little princess will be so thrilled with the royal treatment that she’ll be talking about it for years to come.

We have put together some Princess Party Ideas including princess activities to play with your guests. Here are some creative ideas including some Disney princess inspired games to play that will make your child’s party the best in all the land.

Princess Games to Play

Enjoy being a part of the fairy tale with these fun princess party games! There’s something for everyone whether your princess loves to get active with a game like the Mermaid Tail Relay or prefers a more laidback activity like a Princess Wand Making craft.

Here are a few of the games your princess can look forward to:

Princess Cake Walk: Cut out different sized pieces of cake and have the kids march around the room to music, stopping at each piece to eat it. The child with the smallest piece wins a prize.

Dress Up Contest: Have your guests dress up in their royal best and walk on stage for inspection

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo: Cinderella fans will love this magical take on Duck Duck Goose. Use a magic wand to tap princesses for an extra touch of fun!

Poison Apple Bop: Keep the poison apples in the air, but once the music stops… POP! It’s time for a fun princess challenge hosted by the Queen herself.

Magic Carpet Rides: Join the excitement as this Princess Jasmine spin on musical chairs takes your party to new heights. Kids love this prince and princess game and will hurry to make sure they find a spot to sit as the music stops.

Princess Charades: Only a true princess can master this game of acting! Much like Ariel, you have to get your friends to guess what you’re trying to tell them without using your voice.

Tangled Rapunzel: Who wouldn’t get tangled up in all that hair?!! This is a silly game of wrapping your fellow princesses in long, golden “hair”. Using crepe paper, find out who can wrap their friend the fastest. Then break free from long locks and wrap the next player! Which team can finish the fastest?

Princess Party Games Printable PDF

It’s time to put the play in your party plan. Get these printable Princess Party Games PDF. Set includes ten engaging and fun games for girls from treasure hunts, to relay races, wand making and more. All with the Royal Stamp of Approval!

These princess games are mostly fitting for preschoolers to young ladies. Think ages 3 – 7. Princess Games PDF comes with princess games directions and supply list.

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Princess Snacks

Of course, no party is complete without snacks! Dress up your royal party with some delicious treats that will enchant the guests.

Mermaid Bread: You can’t go wrong with this easy yet fun take on classic fish shaped sandwiches. Kids love making their own and eating them, too! Simply serve pieces of bread cut into a mermaid tail shape with whipped cream cheese spread on the bread. Serve with sliced strawberries to place as mermaid scales and a small pretzel twists to use a “tail” sticking out behind. See more Mermaid Party ideas.

Wishing Well Dip: This is a creative spin on the classic snack, fruit and dip. Dress it up with some sparkly glitter sprinkles to make it fit for royalty.

Crowned Cookies: For a fancier version of this popular snack, use a sugar cookie recipe to make delicious cookies in the shape of crowns. Serve with chocolate and vanilla frosting for dipping along with fruit puree or jam spread in between two halves of the cookie. You can pick up a crown cookie cutter here. Also use them to shape little tea cakes.

Strawberry, Mint, Lemon Water: Let your princesses feel fancy with a light fruit drink like this strawberry, mint infused lemon water looks in our tea party ideas!

See more Princess Party Food in our princess themed party ideas post.

There’s no doubt with these fun princess bday party games your daughter is going to feel like royalty. Getting the royal treatment with these fun games and snacks is sure to make for a celebration she’ll never forget! After these fun engaging activities at her birthday party, chare she sleeps soundly like Sleeping Beauty.

Also take a look at these Princess Party Ideas. Pair theme with your princess-themed games for an exciting gathering. Pin to Pinterest.

Take your party guests on a Birthday Treasure Hunt. This can be done for the princess to find each birthday gift. At the end of the birthday scavenger hunt, have all the goodie bags! This can also be done as a family birthday tradition within the immediate family. Pin to Pinterest.

Quick Air Fryer Pizza

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Create the easiest Air Fryer Pizza in about 10 minutes flat. It creates a quick and easy pizza that is perfect for the kids on Friday night. This Texas toast pizza has 4 simple ingredients.

Pizza is a popular food all around the world, with variations in toppings and sauces. Nowadays, there are even gluten-free and vegan pizza options! But one of my favorite things to do lately is make air fryer pizzas.

With an air fryer you can get that crispy crust without having to use a ton of oil or cook it for hours on end. This recipe makes three personal-sized mini pizzas but if you want to feed more people then just double the ingredients below. It’s super easy and quick – I promise it won’t take more than 15 minutes from start to finish!

Why Cooking Pizza in the Air Fryer is Better

The air fryer has been trending for a while now, but it’s not just the latest and greatest kitchen gadget. It cooks your food in a more healthy way than traditional ovens. Air frying uses less oil, making the food crispier and healthier because there is no added fat to create that delicious crunchy crust.

And when you use an air fryer to make pizza dough or pizza sauce, you’re also using less oil since those ingredients are typically baked on parchment paper. This air fryer garlic toast pizza recipe goes from the air fryer to the table in just minutes. Pizza night will never be the same again!

Air Fryer FAQs

As with most things when a new trend pops up there’s confusion around it. Here are some answers to questions you might have:

Can you fit a pizza in the air fryer? Absolutely! The air fryer is a great way to make personal-sized pizzas. You can fit two or three mini pizzas depending on the size of your air fryer.
How long does it take to cook pizza in the air fryer? Unlike a traditional oven, the air fryer doesn’t take as long to cook your food. If you’re making mini pizzas they’ll only take about 5-8 minutes. The actual cook time depends on the thickness of your pizza dough, so be sure to check it after about five minutes of cooking time.
Is frozen pizza good in air fryer good? Yes! You can use any frozen pizza in your air fryer, whether it’s gluten-free or vegan.
Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer? Yes, you can use aluminum foil in most air fryers. However, you need to be careful not to scratch the non-stick coating of your air fryer. If you don’t use aluminum foil then be sure to spray the basket lightly with non-stick cooking oil or use parchment paper.
Do I need to clean my air fryer after every use? Yes, it’s necessary to clean your air fryer after every use to make sure it functions properly. Be sure to wipe out any excess oil that might have spilled over or dried to the side of the basket.

How to Make Air Fryer Pizza

You’ll love how quick and easy this air fryer pepperoni pizza recipe is! What’s great about it is that since it’s made on Texas toast, you can make individual servings at lunchtime and the kids will not only love eating their individual pizza, but making it too!

Ingredients

3 slices frozen Pepperidge Farm Texas Toast Garlic
½ cup marinara sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
9 slices pepperoni

Supplies

Air Fryer
Spatula or spoon

Instructions

First preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees and set to cook for 6 minutes.

Place each garlic bread in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 4 minutes.

Remove the basket and flip the Texas toast.

Using a spoon or spatula, spread a layer of sauce over the top of the toast, then top it with cheese and pepperoni.

Lastly, return the basket to the air fryer and cook for the remaining 2 minutes until your cheese is melted to the consistency that you like.

You’ve made easy and instant Texas Toast pizza from the Air Fryer!

Easy Air Fryer Pizza

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 3 1x
Cuisine: Italian

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Create the easiest Air Fryer Pizza in about 10 minutes flat. It creates a quick and easy pizza that is perfect for the kids on Friday night. Only 4 simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

3 slices frozen Texas toast garlic bread
½ cup marinara sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
9 slices pepperoni

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees and set to cook for 6 minutes.
Place the garlic bread in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 4 minutes.
Remove the basket and flip the toast. Spread a layer of sauce over the top of the toast, then top it with cheese and pepperoni.
Return the basket to the air fryer and cook for the remaining 2 minutes.

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How to Reheat Pizza in the Air Fryer

What’s the best way to reheat leftover pizza? The air fryer. This is a quick and easy way to warm up slices of pizza without using any oil or butter, leaving you with less calories and fat than traditional methods like the oven or microwave.

Here’s how to do it:

First, place a piece of parchment paper on one side of the cooking rack in the air fryer basket (make sure there is enough room so that it doesn’t touch the heating element).
Place your pieces of leftover pizza on top of the parchment paper.
Close the air fryer and set it at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for two minutes.
Open the air fryer and check to make sure your pizza is cooked throughout, then repeat if necessary until crispy.

And you’re done! Now go enjoy your air fryer Texas toast pizza while it’s piping hot!

What better way to spend a Friday evening than cooking some pizza in the air fryer with your family? Just pop this delicious air fryer pizza in, turn on a movie, and you have a fun family night in the making!

If you’re looking for more easy air fryer meals for your family here are a few they’ll love:

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Thomas the Train Party Ideas

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November 7, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 3 Comments

Toot Toot. The party train has gathered some memorable Thomas the Train Party Ideas for your little one! Gather inspiration from other moms who created the perfect train birthday party with Thomas and his friends!

There’s two, there’s four, there’s six, there’s eight…. okay, really there are twenty fun and creative Thomas the Train Party Ideas for your toddler birthday boy or girl!

Our little man is turning two and in an effort to perfect his party, I had to gather Train Party Ideas to perfect his day and maybe help in perfecting your day too! From creative entrances, unique party favors, ways to display your food car, and cute party favors, we have an abundance of memorable themed party ideas for your little conductor!

Toot Toot! Happy birthday!

Thomas the Train Birthday Decorations

You don’t have to break the bank when decorating for a Train Party. Decorations can be as simple as balloons, free party banner printables, and tape to create train tracks. Take a look at these low-cost Train Party Décor ideas.

Toot Toot! The party train is leaving the station and inviting guests to come aboard. Any little train lovers will adore the train tracks to this party. I love how red balloons flank the porch lights. Follow the tracks. Choo Choo party fun ahead!| Nellie Design

Want a freebie? We do too! Download your FREE Printable Train Birthday Banner – Happy birthday! Print, cut, and hang on ribbon or yarn. I suggest printing at Staples for quality printing. | Doodle Bug Designs

One more freebie. Download a Free Yellow Railroad Crossing Printable. This can be hung many places around the home. Put it on the wall, at the door, in the yard, etc. | Printable Signs

Thomas the Train Party Food

We have to share our Character Cake Tutorial – you guys this is so easy and can be done with any character – Thomas, Percy, Emily, Toby and other thank engine friends! Using a classic Thomas color sheet, take a look and figure out our Birthday Cake Hack! | Frugal Coupon Living

For tasty treats, look at this! It’s like party decorations and party food in one. We love this display of fun ideas for setting up your food table! I love that this train set offers quick and easy clean up. Use bread pan tins from The Dollar Tree and toss at the end of the party. | Amidst the Chaos

Red, yellow, green… These Stop Light Fruit Kabobs are great for your railroad crossing. If you worry about tooth picks and smaller kids, have adults guide the fruit to the child’s plate taking off the bamboo skewer or alternatively, make small fruit individual fruit cups for each party guest. Ding, ding, ding. | Bebeh Blog

Another cute ideas for your Train Food Cars. It looks like painters tape makes the tracks. Painters take make adorable train tracks on the table and also gives you an outline for your Thomas birthday party food. | Kristine’s Kitchen

Train party tip! Use train cookie cutters to shape mini sandwiches or cookies. Ideas for sandwiches include ham, peanut butter and jelly, egg salad, and more. Be aware of allergies. | Get the Train Cookie Cutters Here

Thomas Birthday Party Supplies

What is your little conductor going to wear? Personal touches are a must to let your little one shine. We love this Personalized Thomas the Train Birthday Outfit. Don’t forget the boys overalls! | Little Lulu Designs

Did you know that Dollar Tree plastic table cloths can create a great backdrop for a photo booth. In addition, create memorable photos with these Train Photo Booth Props. All Aboard! | Get Them Here

What are you going to gift your guests? Pick up these adorable Thomas the Train Party Favors Boxes (also in a pattern not for a two year old!) Find items like small toys to fill the box. | Orange Party Duck

This is the best for birthday fun and is so simplistic. Make own homemade Thomas the Train Costume. Include many of the popular Thomas the Train characters like Percy, Thomas, Henry, and more. Have train boxes for each one of the kiddos. | Hello, Wonderful

Another freebie – yes, please! Download your Free Printable Thomas Water Bottle Labels. These would not get wet, well. It would be best to have your water bottles displayed on a table instead of an ice chest. Cheers! | HaleGrafx

These are cute Party Favor Ideas – Train Whistle, Banana and Conductor Hat (all together in a set on Amazon!) Everyone will have lots of fun with that wooden train whistle. | Get The Train Party Favors & Costumes Here

How are you inviting your passengers? These Personalized Train Ticket Invitations are so cute! They make a perfect, frugal friendly Thomas the Train Birthday Party Invite. | Coral Balloon

Turn your paper straws into a Birthday Railroad Crossing. It would be very easy to make this on your own. Simply use a word document to make the X railway sign and buy paper straws. | Whirligigs Party Co

Hop on the party train and create the perfect Thomas the Train Party Ideas for your next gathering. #thomasthetrain

More Free Thomas the Train freebies. Download these free Thomas the Train Tank Engine Thank You Notes. Sometimes what happens after the party is just as important as what happens during the party. Teaching your son / daughter to say thanks is important. What would Sir Topham Hatt do? | HaleGrafx

Make a sign for a Luggage Carousel or Baggage Claim for Party Favors or Present Drop Off. This gives you pretty train party décor but also is a great way to see your conductors and party guests out. Make sure everyone claims their baggage! | Project Nursery

Train Party Activities & Games

What will your passengers do? Download these Free Thomas the Train Coloring Pages and get coloring. Display crayons on a table and use a fun party activity. | Mom Junction

Looking for a Thomas the Train Party Idea – Toss the Coal is cute! This party game will be a blast for young kids. | Catch My Party

Want more Thomas the Train games? Take a look at the Frugal Coupon Living store where we have plenty of ideas for Kids Party Games including Train Party Games. It’s time to put the play in your party plan. Purchase a set, download, and personalize by changing characters and words to match train themes.

Ready to party? Keep the kids entertained. Take a look at these 50+ Kids’ Party Games – indoor, outdoor, night, birthday.

We have more party ideas for your little one. Take a look at these Blue’s Clues Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for a Poke Ball? These Pokemom Ideas are quite creative. Pin to Pinterest.

For more theme birthday party ideas, also check out our Star Wars Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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½ cup marinara sauce

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

9 slices pepperoni

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Air Fryer

Spatula or spoon

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