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Thomas the Train Party Ideas

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March 18, 2022 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.

Thomas the Train Birthday Party post originally published August 19, 2018.

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Princess Party Games

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March 18, 2022 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.

Princess Party Games Printable

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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.

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Christian Easter Crafts Round-Up Featuring Resurrection Eggs, Gardens and Rolls

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February 18, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Easter, Free, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Spring

Christian Easter Crafts featuring Resurrection Eggs, Resurrection Gardens and Resurrection Rolls Recipes. Use with Sunday School Lessons or Home Schooling Curriculum Crafts.

Christian Easter Crafts – Resurrection Gardens

Why do we celebrate Easter? As Christians, we celebrate Easter because it recognizes the RESURRECTION of Jesus. Jesus was killed by crucifixion on a Friday (Good Friday) and then actually came back to life on the following Sunday (Easter.) Easter is often adorned with bunnies, eggs, and pretty dresses, but there are many ways we can still incorporate the “cute” things of Easter by not forgetting the reason for this season.

Before you get started, be sure to save this Easter Games List PDF for gatherings large and small, family Easter parties, youth groups, neighborhood playdates and more. See more Easter Games for Kids.

Easter Games List Printable

Matthew 28:6 “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”

Christian Easter Crafts – Resurrection Gardens

::Resurrection Gardens:: Using a pot, rocks, dirt and other creative resources, a resurrection garden is a fun way to plant grass seed and remember the empty tomb that lie in the garden.

Kids Resurrection Garden with Potato Tomb from Oh Amanda

Clip Art from the Resurrection Garden and Tomb from Kleuteridee

DIY Mini Resurrection Garden from We Are That Family

Calvarys Hill Garden Craft from Cranial Hiccups

Christian Easter Crafts – Resurrection Eggs

::Resurrection Eggs:: The lesson on the empty tomb can also be taken to Easter Eggs. You can make your own resurrection eggs or grab a kit. Fill the eggs with simple items like a cross, nails, rock, bread, and more.

DIY Toddler Resurrection Eggs from Wait ’til Your Father Gets Home

Resurrection Eggs Bible Verses Printable from Frugal Coupon Living

20 Minute Lesson and Resurrection Eggs from Little Bit Funky

Amazon also has Resurrection Eggs if you do not want to make your own.

Christian Easter Crafts – Resurrection Rolls, Cookies and Easter Breads

::Resurrection Rolls:: One of my favorite lessons, and one of the most yummy treats, are the disappearing Marshmallow Rolls…. Just as the tomb was empty, so are the marshmallows. Have fun with other Easter Breads and Treats too!

Italian Easter Bread from A Homemade Living

Bunny Bread from Frugal Coupon Living

Resurrection Rolls with Disappearing Marshmallows from Eat at Allies

Resurrection Cookies from A Little Bit Crunchy, A Little Bit Rock n’ Roll

Resurrection Cinnamon Rolls from Passion for Savings

He is risen! We have another resurrection food craft – these Easter Resurrection Cupcakes! Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for something else cool? Look at these Easter Egg Dying Ideas – Thinking outside the carton! Pin to Pinterest.

Save these Sunday School Printables. Share with a teacher or print for your kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Winning Super Bowl Snack Recipes

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January 19, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

No matter your team, everyone will be excited when it comes to these Winning Super Bowl Snack Recipes. Touchdown ideas to perfect your football party and sports theme celebration!

Winning Super Bowl Snack Recipes

I am a southern girl that appreciates some football. Yes, my preference is college ball, but since moving “north” pro ball has taken over many Sundays. I also have learned, that to make conversation, sometimes you at least need to know the teams that are playing in the Superbowl!

While I love a good touchdown and the suspense of a close game, I always head to a football party for the snacks – anyone else? Take a look at these winning Super Bowl snack recipes for your next football party. These touchdown ideas are prefect for attending or for hosting everyone for “the big game!”

Who doesn’t love a good dip? Try this Big Game Football Field Party Dip | Everyday Good Thinking

I love how cute and yummy this mix looks. Football Puppy Chow | The First Year Blog

If you build it, they will come! Football Field Bean Dip | Get Creative Juice

These are winning snack bites to me. Buffalo Chicken Bites | Night Owl Blog

Touchdown with these mini baked potatoes! Crispy Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites | The Comfort of Cooking

You will be tossing these in your mouth. Pigskins in a Blanket | Pillsbury

I love a good meat wrapped around cream cheese! Quick Salami & Cream Cheese Bites | The Kitchen is My Playground

I could eat all of these! Antipsto Salad Kabobs | Mantitlement

Easy, peasy. Taco Oyster Crackers | Julie’s Eats & Treats

These are a family favorite for us! Copycat White Castle Sliders | Frugal Coupon Living

Pizza outside of the box. Supreme Pizza Dip | A Spicy Perspective

I bet these go fast! Buffalo Chicken Pizza Sticks | Inspired Taste

Easy way to fill a crowd. Pale Ale Chili | Home. Made. Interest

I get you make this more than the big game day! Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed French Bread | Carlsbad Cravings

Ketchup is a must! Corn Dog Mini Muffins | Damn Delicious

Two thumbs up,eight fingers up approved. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus | Damn Delicious

Yes, please! Bourbon Cider Boneless Wings | The Chunky Chef

Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites | Two Peas & Their Pod

Who needs plates? Walking Tacos | Frugal Coupon Living

The best bread spread ever! Green Chile Artichoke Bread | Yellow Bliss Road

While you are partying, take a look at our Super Bowl Game Printables. Fun football games and activities for the party including our Football Minute to Win it Games. Also take a look at this Super Bowl Party Games Set.

Also enjoy these Tailgating Recipes and Football Party Food Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

And for games before noon, we love these Early Game Tailgate Recipes for Breakfast. Pin to Pinterest.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

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January 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 8 Comments

A home-style side dish you can perfect at home. This Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese uses elbow macaroni, butter, garlic and a blend of cheddar and Parmesan Romano cheeses.

Oh man! Second to the chicken, one of the biggest gifts Chick-fil-A has given us is the Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese. I had the privilege of sampling Chick-fil-A’s Macaroni and Cheese at a private dining when this yummy goodness hit the market. I have to admit I was a bit skeptical before arrival (there isn’t much that can pull me away from Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries) but you guys, this side decision is going to be a hard one. It was incredibly tasty and reminded me of my own Home-Style Macaroni and Cheese recipe.

If you love a classic macaroni side dish, this one is easy and oh so tasty. It’s a simple recipe that you can make as an entrée from your family any night of the week. It also has easy prep if you want to prepare everything and then store it in the freezer for another day. I love freezer meals you can grab and go!

Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

Before we begin, let’s talk about the goodness… cheese.

What cheese do you use for copycat Chick-fil-A mac and cheese?

According to the company website, Chick-fil-A mac and cheese uses Parmesan, Cheddar, and Romano cheese. that is the type of cheese we including in our copycat recipe. However, you could also use different kinds of cheese including American cheese, Colby-jack cheese or even a strong gouda cheese for a unique flavor!

Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese Ingredients

While we can’t perfect anything on the Chick-fil-A menu, we sure do hard work trying. This is the closest we got to perfecting the Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese recipe in our home.

16 ounce box large elbow noodles
2 Cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Cup Parmesan Romano cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 Tablespoons butter
Garlic powder
Salt and black pepper
9 x 13” pan

These simple ingredients will give you the homemade taste you look for in a mac and cheese dish.

Home-Style Macaroni and Cheese Directions

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9 x 13” pan with butter.

In a large pot, boil and then drain your noodles. (Prepare to boxed instructions)

Stir your noodles with 3 tablespoons of butter.

Blend your two types of cheeses in a bowl.

Scoop 1/3 of the noodles into the bottom of your pan.

Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top of your noodles.

Sprinkle garlic powder, salt and pepper on the cheese.

Repeat steps 4-6 with 3 layers of noodles and cheese.

Poor your milk carefully over the mixture.

Bake for 30 minutes uncovered until you see the cheese melt.

Tips for perfect Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

To get an extra crispy topping, add extra shredded cheese on the top of your baking dish ingredients. The last two minutes, set your oven to broil on high, careful not to burn.

Can you make this Protein Mac and Cheese?

Did you know? As a mom I am always trying to sneak protein in my kids meals. Using cheese is such a great way to hide added protein. The kids never know. Barilla makes a ProteinPlus Multigrain Pasta perfect for this recipe. Stock up because you might never use another type of noodle again!

See our other Hidden Vegetable Recipes including more Protein Mac and Cheese Recipes.

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Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 1x
Category: entree
Cuisine: American

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Description

The best copycat mac and cheese recipe. Straight to your table in minutes!

Ingredients

Scale

16 oz box elbow macaroni or pasta noodles of choose
2 Cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Cup Parmesan Romano cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 Tablespoons butter
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
9 x 13” pan

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9 x 13” pan with butter.
Boil al dente and drain your pasta noodles.
Mix your noodles with 3 tablespoons of butter.
Blend your two types of cheeses in a bowl.
Scoop 1/3 of the pasta noodles into the bottom of your pan.
Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top of your noodles.
Sprinkle garlic powder, salt and pepper on the cheese.
Repeat steps 4-6 with 3 layers of pasta noodles and cheese.
Poor your milk carefully over the mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.

Notes

Tip: To get an extra crispy topping, add extra shredded cheese on the top. The last two minutes, set your oven to broil on high.

Keywords: Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

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FAQs

Is Chick-Fil-A mac and cheese real cheese?

Yes! Their website says specifically that they use a special blend of cheddar cheese, Romano cheese and Parmesan in creating this creamy cheese sauce for their signature Chick fil A mac n cheese.

Is there bacon in Chick-Fil-a mac and cheese?

Traditionally no. However, in minutes, you can easily add your favorite bacon bits mixed in with the shredded cheeses or sprinkled on top and broiled to add a new level of flavor and texture to this copycat recipe.

Is Chick-fil-A mac and cheese any good?

It is delicious! With a creamy cheese sauce, al dente cooked pasta and a slightly crispy, special blend of cheeses on top, it’s out of this world amazing! The ultimate comfort food.

Is Chick-fil-A mac n cheese vegetarian?

Yes and No. You could easily turn it into a vegetarian dish. Simply swap out different kinds of ingredients for your favorite special blend of Vegetarian/Vegan Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese and cheddar cheese. Choose a vegan milk and butter substitute that you enjoy and voila! Vegetarian copycat Chick fil A mac n cheese!

What kind of cheese does Chick-fil-A use?

The Chick fil A’s company website states that they use a “special blend of cheeses including Parmesan, Cheddar, and Romano.”

Can I make this ahead of time?

It’s very easy to make this recipe ahead of time. Do everything you need to do to complete this recipe but cook the dish. When you are ready to eat the dish, pull it out of the refrigerator.

Can I freeze this mac and cheese?

Yes, you can freeze this copycat mac and cheese dish. Prep everything ahead of time but instead of cooking, add the dish to the freezer. The best way to thaw macaroni and cheese is by placing it overnight in the refrigerator. Then cook as the instructions state.

How long do you cook frozen mac and cheese?

If your mac and cheese goes straight from the freezer to the oven, you will need to adjust time and temperature. This dish can go straight from the freezer into in a 400 degrees f oven. Cook for 1 hour, covered with foil, the take the foil off and bake for another 15-20 minutes to brown the top.

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Pair the best mac and cheese recipe with other bites of goodness! Enjoy these Chick-fil-A Copycat Recipes including chicken, fries, sides, drinks and more! Pin to Pinterest.

Want to whisk up another tasty copycat dish? Also check out these Panera Copycat Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

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

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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!

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)

We used a round cookie cutter to turn regular brownies into the perfect Ice Cream Sundae treat! | Frugal Coupon Living

Put your cupcake liners in a mason jar for clutter-free storage. Plus, they look pretty cute on your countertop! | Table for Two

Stop those chocolate chips from sinking in your cake with this simple baking life hack! | Cake Whiz

Create beautiful, even layers when cutting your cake with this great baking tip. You can also get this cake slicer – genius. | Completely Delicious

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

Did you know your regular kitchen tools are the secret to creating the perfect edging on your pie crust? From tongs to corkscrews, take a look at these pie baking tips! | Bakepedia

Looking for kitchen hacks for every situation? We have the solutions. Grab your Baking Hacks and Tips printable, our Instant Pot Hacks, and Air Fryer Tips Printable for easy kitchen tips in a set of three.

You can also grab these Magnetic Instant Pot Cheat Sheets! Stick them to the side of your Instant Pot so you never go without Instant Pot directions.

Yes, you can freeze your cakes and cupcakes! This baking tip is a lifesaver for anyone who needs to save their treats for later. | I Scream for Butter Cream

We’ve all been there — all prepped and ready to bake, but your butter hasn’t softened yet. This baking hack is the secret to softening your butter in just 10 minutes without melting it! | Dreaming in DIY

Need green bananas to ripen, like, yesterday? Pop them in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until the skin is shiny black for a banana bread baking hack. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Fold your frosting bag over a cup to fill it easily and quickly. | Creations by Kara

Add pie weights, like dry rice or dried beans, when pre-baking your crust to make your pie crusts perfect every time. | King Arthur Flour

Broken cakes are a thing of the past. This magic cake hack recipe for easy pan release leaves no crumb behind and you can store it at room temperature for up to three months. | If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

I love this bread baking hack when I’m in a rush. Just use a heating pad for the perfect temperature to make your dough rise faster! | The Pink Peony of le Jardin

You can have your cake and eat it, too. Use a colander to keep cake balls upright while they dry. Genius! | Alisa Burke

All you need to remove those bits of eggshell from your cracked egg is (you’ll never guess)… your EGGSHELL! | Bigger Bolder Baking

Did you know that marshmallows are the key to keeping your brown sugar soft? The molasses in brown sugar often evaporates over time, but you can make sure it stays moist by adding a few marshmallows on top. | 7th House on the Left

New to the Air Fryer? Become a pro air fryer with this Air Fryer Cheat Sheet. It’s got all the info you need in one spot.

… or take a look at this set of Air Fryer Cheat Sheets! They’re magnetic for easy access!

Cut butter easily and quickly with — get this — a cheese grater! I love this baking hack. | Mission to Save

If you love baking, this baking substitute list has all the tips for baking you need when you’re in a pinch. | eReplacement Parts

And since you’re looking for hacks and tips, check out these Life Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

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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.