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Family Traditions To Start Now!

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March 21, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media Leave a Comment

Family traditions are important for creating family memories and solidifying family bonds and relationships. Take a look at this list of unique and traditional Family Traditions to Start Now!

Family Traditions

a collage of family tradition ideas with kids and parents and family printables

I was not raised in a big family. Obviously, with five kids, I have a big family now. As my family has grown, the amount we can do with extended family has decreased (if that makes sense.) In a more direct explanation, it is hard to fly seven people. When are are able to travel, not everyone wants to house a large group of people for holiday. While big and small holidays have become more and more about our immediate family, it has caused me to create our own NEW family traditions.

Have you ever sat and read the Family Tradition Hank Williams Jr. lyrics? Don’t. PSA they are not family friendly. If you are looking for family tradition examples, I promise you they will be far from the family traditions Hank sings about in his well-known Family Traditions country song. I will however, commit to one lyric…

“I’m just carrying on an ole family tradition…”

What is a family tradition mean?

Family traditions are a set of activities you repeat within a family. They can be traditional family activities, cultural traditions or they can be unconventional and modern family activities. Family traditions make each family unique as they are experiences that not every family will have. When you combine family traditions, you create your own unique family blueprint.

Why are family traditions important?

Family traditions are important for creating family memories. Family memories are important for creating family bonds. When conducting research, I learned most family traditions are not very big. Rather it is the family activity that is done together that is important. It is in those family bonding moments, memories are formed.

Family traditions enrich your life together and contribute to your child’s well-being and security. They create long lasting family memories.

How do you make family memories?

If you think about the photographs of one’s life, how many can you pull to the forefront of your mind? Memories are created when something out of the ordinary happens. The same “ole” day to day activities, will not create a new synaptic gap (photograph) in your mind. They are routine and can easily be done with little thought. When new activities come in to play, new things are experienced and new things are seen. They are indexed as a nerve connection (new file) in our mind. These are the dots that are added to our road map of life.

Think of this example as a real road map. You drive down the road form city to city. The places you recall are the places you stop. A restaurant, a hotel, a theme park, a landmark and more. When you are on the road, everything appears the same and does not create a new dot on your road map. However, when you park the car, get out and visit an attraction, a dot is added on your journey.

Before you check out these family bonding ideas, I am sure you will also love…

Christmas Traditions for the Family

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Family Birthday Traditions

Family Memorial Ideas for those who have passed

Examples of Family Traditions

I am sure you are asking yourself, What are some good family traditions? If you are looking to start your own family traditions and add memories to one’s childhood, take a look at these family traditions ideas.  Let’s create some examples of family traditions to add dots on our road map of life.

Birthday Interview

We have a number of ways to celebrate Birthdays with Your Immediate Family. One easy tradition is this printable Birthday Interview. Ask your child the same questions every year and put them together in a time capsule (this does not have to be a box buried in the ground, keep it in a plastic bin in the closet!) | Frugal Coupon Living

Family Game Night

Turn one weekend night a month into a regular reoccurring Family Game Night. This is actually a funny family tradition for us, so many of our belly laughs and the laughs that make you cry come from a weekend game night. | Frugal Coupon Living

Family Bucket Lists

Start seasonal Family Bucket Lists. You can do a new bucket list every holiday or do fewer with one in winter, spring, summer, and fall or one the entire year. Keep this bucket list on the fridge and check off the activities as you go. | Frugal Coupon Living

Pray Together

An important family tradition is praying. It can be as simple as praying before bed. This has been an activity we have done every night for as long as we can remember. Try the ACTS Prayer Method (pray with 1.) adoration, confession, thanksgiving and close with supplication or requests.)  Children thrive on routine and find security in deepening relationships. This gives them a glimpse into how you are feeling when you share your concerns and praise to the Lord. My husband and I have also created the tradition of listening to the Bible in a Year Podcast. This tradition has created deeper discussion among us has has been an excellent way to start the day.

Eat Dinner Together

Eating together is important for maintaining relationships. You can even have special dinner nights like Taco Tuesday, Meatless Monday or Sheet Pan Supper Wednesday. In order to stick to this dinner family tradition, start with just one night that is set apart. Perhaps give each member of the family a role in creating the complete recipe. One person can set the table, another create the prep, another serve the plates, etc.

Volunteer Together

Paying it forward is as much a gift for someone else as it is for you. Find a service project you can commit to for a season or once a month. There are many reasons to volunteer and instill the act of volunteering in our kids. Volunteering offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around us. It provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Plus, intrinsically, it gives to you just as much as it gives back to someone else!

Travel

Traveling is an example of doing something out of the norm. Take a cruise, go on a road trips, or even have a staycation week. Either way, make sure it is very different from your norm. If you are home, use a staycation to plan for future travel.

Family conversation starts cards and dinner questions printable

Dinner Questions for Conversation

Speaking of supper, download this set of nightly Dinner Conversation Starters. Dinner is the perfect occasion to communicate and often the opportunity is lost because of the distractions of the minutes. If dinner questions are not need, get to know your children and their day by every member sharing three good things about their day and one bad. This also provides an opportunity to focus on the “positive” yet still recognize the challenges a day can hold.

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Cultural Family Traditions

Have you take a 23andme test? Did the results surprise you. Whether you are learning about a new culture or want to celebrate one you’ve already known, help your children celebrate their heritage by incorporating cultural family traditions. Visit a restaurant from your country, attend a cultural festival or cook a special meal on a certain day each year.

Annual Christmas Card

One family tradition you can keep (and you won’t regret this when the kids are out of the home) is taking an annual photo. It can be with a photographer or something information. Turn these yearly photos into annual Christmas Cards. One way to display your yearly Christmas cards is on a binder ring. Just add a hole punch to the corner. You can keep a binder ring for your family and a binder ring for the cards you get each year just like we see from Minted.

hand holding Christmas Cards on a Binder Ring

When writing your Christmas envelopes, make sure you take a look at these hand lettering tutorials and idea!

Pay It Forward Traditions

We have spoken many times about our family birthday idea. Take a look at this random act of kindness as a fun way to pay it forward on on your birthday at the Dollar Store or in the Dollar Spot at Target!

Valentine family tradition with red and purple hearts on a bedroom door

Valentine Family Tradition

This is one family tradition we do year after year and keep up for a long time. Add a sweet heart to your child’s do from February 1 to February 14th. The message is why they are a wonderful member of the family, a positive trait you see in them, etc. I even have my children each make a heart for each other once or twice during this period of time. It’s a great way to encourage your child.

Funny Family Traditions

They say laughter is the best medicine. Instead of following some of these traditional traditions for the family, try something unique only to your family. If you can incorporate humor, do it! For example, have a dress up night where you all eat hot dogs and Doritos on your best china. Play family board games including charades and Gestures (one of our favorites that always leads to belly laughs.) Take a look at these Weird Family Traditions from The Atlantic for some inspiration.

What are some of your favorite Family Traditions? I would love to hear from you so we can add to our list and share with others traditions for the family they might want to begin.

Also take a look at these Family Reunion Ideas for more extended family traditions for your bigger family. Pin to Pinterest.

For the holiday season, also look at these Christmas Traditions to start now! Pin to Pinterest.



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Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox Father’s Day Gift Idea

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March 20, 2021 by Alex Harrelson Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Give Dad the ultimate pick-me-up treat with this DIY toolbox! The perfect gift for Father’s Day, or any day your family wants to show extra love to Dad. Use the free printable provided to create this easy Father’s Day Box!

Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox Printable

What’s the best way to get through those hard days? The answer is candy, of course! This fun and easy printable is an amazing way to create an easy and useful gift for dads. Father’s Day is coming up, and if you or your kids are scrambling to find a gift that Dad will love, this Ultimate DIY toolbox is the perfect solution. Every dad out there will love their Father’s Day box, and the best part about it is how cheap it is to create! All you need are Dad’s favorite candies, a box, and this free printable for a memorable gift. Plus, you can give this Father’s Day box to Dad even if it’s not Father’s Day. Save this printable and give Dad his ultimate toolbox on his birthday, on any other special occasion, or just because. It’s a fantastic way to remind dads just how loved and appreciate they are. Have fun making this Ultimate Toolbox and enjoy your free printables!

Supplies you’ll need to create Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox:

  • A plastic box with dividers. I like these boxes because you can remove the dividers to customize the space and fit all of your goodies inside.
  • Candy, candy, candy! We used lots of different treats, including Rolos, Snickers, Hershey’s Kisses, and Ferrero Rochers (YUM!) Make sure they’re Dad’s favorites!
  • Any other small treats you can think of that Dad would love.
  • Curling ribbon to tie it all together.
  • Your free Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox gift tag printable! Just follow the directions below to get your free download.

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Directions:

  1. First, fill your box with all of your “toolbox” essentials. We recommend Dad’s favorite candy and any other treats he would love.
  2. Next, tie your box up with your choice of curling ribbon and use scissors to curl the ends. Choose curling ribbon that matches Dad’s favorite colors for a personal touch!
  3. Then, you can hole-punch your Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox gift tag printables and tie them on with the ribbon or tape/glue them to the box — whichever you prefer!
  4. You’re done! Give your Father’s Day Box to Dad and pat yourself on the back for giving a great gift.

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More Father’s Day Gift Ideas

While you’re looking for Father’s Day gift ideas, also check out these DIY Father’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

More craft ideas for the win! Don’t forget these Father’s Day Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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End of the Year Activities and Last Day of School Traditions

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March 16, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Fill the last day of school with memorable end of the year activities and form new last day of school tradition. End the year and start summer with a bang!

End of the School Year Activities

I am all about creating traditions with my family. This round-up was especially exciting for me because it brought together two side of me – the former 5th grade teacher and the mom of five. It was the perfect collision of creating memorable end of the year activities and last day of school transitions both for the classroom and for home. Get ready for summer with these end of the school year ideas.

If you are home schooling, in a traditional school or trying to come up with creative ideas during a forced stay-at-home period, these end of the year activities are perfect for all grade levels and ages.

Create traditions both with teachers, mom, and friends. Let us know what cherished memories you have turned into traditions!

End of the Year Activities

When you are teaching, the end of the year doesn’t just happen on the last day of school. Look at these end of the year activities; party ideas that make each day a small celebration.

Then & Now Photos Bulletin Board Idea

Before and After Bulletin Boards for School

Then and Now Photos. One fun idea is to have a then and now bulletin board. Show pictures of the kids at the start and at the end of the year. | Poet Rocks

Character Rock Painting Superlatives

Character Rocks Painted Rocks

Character Rocks. Start this end of the year tradition by decoration rocks with superlatives. Find a word that describes each student and gift it to them as and end of the year gift idea. | We Heart Teaching

Balloon Bulletin Board Idea

End of the Year Balloon Bulletin Board

End of the Year Balloon Countdown.  Have an end of the year countdown the last 20 days of school. E Have a free or inexpensive activity that gets hidden in a balloon. Pop one balloon each day to create a cherished memory. | Picture from Miss5th on Instagram, Get a balloon pop countdown printable from Anna Brantley at Teachers Pay Teachers

Beach Ball Autographs

Autographs Beach Ball Activities

Beach Ball Autographs. Give the students a beach ball that they can use on the last day of school. Collect autographs from classmates on their end of the year student gift! | Source


Flashlight Fun School Day Idea

Glow in the Dark Creative Writing and Classroom

Host a Flashlight Day. Do everything with flashlights, both finger lights and regular sized flashlights. | The Sassy Apple


End of the Year Printables

You know how much we, at Frugal Coupon Living, love printables. End the school year with these last day printables and creative ideas.

Classroom Bulletin Board Newspaper

End of the School Year Writing Prompt

Host a Year in Review Circle. On the last day of school I had the kids go through and share their favorite memory from 5th grade (the grade I taught.) This writing activity can be done earlier in the year and you can hang these memorable events on a bulletin board. In your last day of school circle, they can read aloud this writing prompts printable and bring it home as a keepsake/memory.

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End of the Year Banner – Welcome Summer

Welcome Summer Free Banner

Welcome Summer Banner. Download this this free Welcome Summer banner printable. If you are really creative, make a run through banner and have the kids run through it when the last bell rings! | The Crafting Chicks

School Classroom Bingo Printable

End of the Year School Bingo Game

End of the Year Bingo Game.  Remember the ice breaker you might have done at the beginning of the year? Have kids grab something to write with and then pass out an End of the Year Bingo sheet to each student. | Play Dough to Plato

Keep In Touch Contact Card Printable

KIT Keep in Touch Printable

KIT Contact Cards. Share keep in touch contact cards for those that want to exchange numbers. On the back students can write letters to each other like a yearbook message. You could offer paper clips or an envelope so kids can keep their cards together in one place. | Eighteen 25

Last Day of School Photo & Banner

Last Day of School Finish Line

Last Day of School Finish Line.  For another fun activity, print this finish line. Fun a fun way to end the last day of school at home or at school! | Just Add Confetti

Summer Bucket List Printable

Summer Bucket List Printable

Summer Bucket List. Print your summer bucket list and let the summer fun begin. | Summer Bucket List Printable and also see our Visual Summer Bucket List

Printable Memory Book

End of the Year School Memory Book

End of Year Memory Book. During the last weeks of school, during language arts have students create year memory books with this free printable. | Sara J Creations

Last Day of School Traditions

Schools out for summer. Enjoy these last day of school traditions. Warning: fun is required!

Last Day of School Silly String

Silly String Last Day of School Bus Idea

Silly String Bus Welcome. That yellow school bus pulls up, your giddy and excited kid steps off for the last time this year. Are you ready? Grab the silly string and welcome them home with this fun activity. | Peanut Blossom


Last Day of School Tradition in the Car

Last Day of School Tradition

Balloons and Streamers in the Car. Drive up to school and fill the van (car) with balloons and streamers! What a great time and memorable ride. | Oh Goodie Goodie


Hide & Seek Water Balloon Game

Hide and Seek Water Balloons

Hide and Seek with Water Balloons. Fill water balloons and let the sign say it all! “Hey guys, I am armed and hiding. I suggest you take off your backpacks and be prepared to get wet. Love Mom” | Yummy Mummy Club


Last Day of School Breakfast

Hello Summer Last Day of School Breakfast Idea

Last Day of School Breakfast. Host a memorable last day of school breakfast. Add table decor and other summer decor to make the breakfast fun and memorable. | Source

Car Paint Last Day of School Tradition

Last Day of School Tradition

Last Day of School Car Pickup: Decorate the car. When it’s time to get the kids from school, embarrass the kids by pulling up in the car line with a decked out car. Get car window markers. | Source


DIY Summer Bucket

Bucket of Fun idea

Buckets of Fun. Make a summer gift bucket for summer buckets of fun. Fill up this Anti Boredom Bucket with Dollar Store ideas. | Dating Divas


End of the Year Traditions

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Hosting a graduate? Take a look at these Graduation Tips and Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Graduation Party Ideas

For me game based activities, we also love these End of the Year Kids Party Games. Get ready to get messy and have fun with fun ideas perfect for every great level. ! Pin to Pinterest.

School Games for Kids

Save these Memorable First Day of School Ideas & Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.



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Teacher Survival Kit Teacher Gift idea

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March 13, 2021 by Alex Harrelson Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

Kick-off the school year right or show some love teacher appreciation week! Gift these teacher survival kits to your child’s teachers this year. Teacher survival kits make a cute and thoughtful gift to get them through busy days in the classroom. 

Teacher Survival Kits

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Some of you may have a tradition of giving gifts to your child’s teachers at the end of a school year. You may even show your appreciation with festive gifts for the holidays. But have you thought of giving gifts to teachers at the beginning of the school year? I’ve always valued a great first impression, and there’s no better way to start the school year on the right foot than with a token of appreciation. These adorable teacher survival kits are totally customizable and actually useful! We filled ours with candy, but there’s no limit to the types of goodies you can add to your teacher survival kits. You can even add masks and hand sanitizer.

Plus, these aren’t just great for the beginning of the school year. Send these teacher survival kits to school with your student to gift to teachers at the beginning of any semester or quarter. They also are cute teacher appreciation week ideas. No matter how you choose to give these, your kid’s teachers will love them! Simply download your free teacher’s survival kit printable following the directions below, gather all of your supplies, and put everything together. Your kids will love assembling these just as much as their teacher will love receiving them.

Supplies:

  • A plastic box with dividers. I like these boxes because you can remove the dividers to customize the space and fit all of your goodies inside.
  • Candy, candy, candy! We used lots of different treats, including Rolos, Snickers, Hershey’s Kisses, and Ferrero Rochers (YUM!)
  • Any other small treats you can think of that say “survival kit”. Think hand sanitizer, pens, etc.
  • Curling ribbon to tie it all together.
  • Your free Teacher’s Survival Kit Printable gift tag! Just follow the directions below to get your free download. It’s the perfect finishing touch to this great teacher gift idea.


Teacher Survival Kit Gift

Directions:

  1. First, fill your plastic box with plenty of your survival essentials.
  2. Next, tie your box up with your choice of curling ribbon and use scissors to curl the ends.
  3. Then, you can hole-punch your teacher survival kit printables and tie them on with the ribbon or tape/glue them to the box — whichever you prefer!
  4. You’re done! You have the perfect gift for teachers.

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  1. Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
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  3. Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
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For more ways to show teachers appreciation, take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

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thankful thursday small gift ideas for teachers



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Volunteer Gifts Ideas with Printables

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March 7, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

National Volunteer Week falls in April. Enjoy these parent Volunteer Gifts Ideas with printable gift tags to show how you appreciate your volunteers. Say thank you with these random acts of kindness and parent gift ideas.

Volunteer Gifts Ideas

A collage of volunteer gift ideas with printable thank you gift tags

When I was a teacher, boy did I appreciate my classroom volunteers. Parents were amazing from coming in weekly to work with a student, to cutting up classroom supplies, to creating bulletin boards. When my girls began school, I was in the classroom weekly returning the favor. Both when I taught and when I volunteered was before Pinterest, so I had to get really creative with my Volunteer Appreciation Gifts.

Thank God for the evolution of Pinterest!

How do you appreciate your volunteers?

The point of National Volunteer week is to show a random act of kindness to your classroom helpers. Say thank you with these parent gift ideas. Purchase a plant, cake, candy bar, gift card and attach a printable thank you gift tag.

When is National Volunteer Week?

The exact dates of National Volunteer Appreciation Week vary based on the year. If looking in advance, it is typically the third week of April. For 2021, National Volunteer Week will fall between April 18 – 24th. It typically comes two weeks before Teacher Appreciation Week.

What do you do for volunteer appreciation?

You might ask yourself, what is a good gift to show appreciation? Recognizing the impact of a volunteer doesn’t have to be a grandiose event. Often small gifts of thanks show the most appreciation.

We put together a list of creative parent volunteer gifts. All offer inspiration and all a bonus, all offer printable Gift Tags for Parent Volunteers. I personally love when I can pick up a small thoughtful gift at the grocery store and attach a thank you gift tag. Easy-peasy.

Appreciation Gifts for Volunteers

Thanks a Lattee | Frugal Coupon Living

Just Add Ice Cream Parent Volunteer Gift | Primarily Speaking

Easy Thank You Banana & Nutella Gift Idea | Landeedo

Just a quick note to say thank you | Liz on Call

Thank you for being a sweet volunteer | Faking it Fabulous

Thanks for always going the extra mile | The Pennywise Mama

Thank you for your Thyme | A Night Owl Blog

Just popping by to thank you for being such supportive parents | Happy Teacher Happy Kids

Take Note, I think you are awesome | Skip to My Lou

2-4-6-8 We a-PEACH-iate all you do! | MarciCoombs

Tea-rrific Parent Volunteer Gifts | Easy Teaching Tools

Thank you for helping me shine | Happy Go Lucky Blog

Parents like you are refreshing | The Lemonade Stand Teacher

Nothing Bunt Thankful for you | Crazy Little Projects

Generic Thank you for all you do gift tag | A Subtle Revelry

a collage of volunteer appreciation gift ideas for national volunteer week

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Also visit these 12 Months of Teacher Gift Tags. Cover an entire year with small gifts of thanks. Pin to Pinterest.



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Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

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March 2, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Ready for the bunny to visit? Enjoy these Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs with marshmallows before he comes. Dip these hot cocoa bombs in warm milk and out pops mini fruit flavored marshmallows. Just like bunny tails, only rainbow style!

Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs with Surprise Marshmallows

So we all know that hot cocoa bombs are all the rage right now. If you look on Pinterest, you will see so many different kinds, colors, and themes. We decided to get really creative recently and came up with some Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs!

These sweet treats are beautiful with all their bright colors. They are {almost} too pretty to eat, especially with those Spring themed sprinkles on top.

And they are delicious when dropped into a cup of warm milk. Rather than using your normal white marshmalllows, we filled our chocolate bombs with colorful, fruit-flavored marshmallows. It’s an extra treat, if you aren’t expecting that flavor.

Make a batch of these Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs for your kiddo’s Easter basket, or send them to school for a special treat for the teachers.

The best thing about these bombs is that they can be made any time of year, not just at Easter. You could make them for a unicorn themed party even!

Make sure you take a look at our other Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipes while you are here!

Pretty Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

Hot Chocolate Bombs for Easter

Makes 6 bombs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Setting time: 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce package white chocolate chips
  • 1 packet instant cocoa mix
  • 1 cup mini fruit flavored (rainbow) marshmallows
  • ¼ cup Spring sprinkles (mine are Great Value brand from Wal-Mart)
  • 6 cups hot milk to make the bombs
  • Round Silicon Mold (or follow our tips for having No Silicon Mold.)


Easter Sprinkles

They are a variety of Spring and Easter Sprinkles you can use. We used Great Value brand from Wal-Mart, but look at these other options.

  • Easter Sprinkles (sprinkles with bunny heads and carrot shapes)
  • Sprinklefetti Easter Sprinkle Mix Pastel (sprinkles and sixlets in a metallic pastel coloring)
  • Easter Sprinkle Mix for Baking (A mix of sprinkles, sixlets and adorable Easter bunny heads)
  • The Gourmet Baking Company Easter Egg Sprinkles ( A mix of green, yellow, pink, white sprinkles with red, purple, blue, green and orange egg-shaped sprinkles. Also mixed with pink, green, and white sixlets)
  • The Gourmet Baking Company Easter Baskets (looks like sprinkles grass and Easter egg candies)
  • Easter Ducks Flowers Bunny Head Edible Confetti Sprinkles

Take a look at all of the Spring Sprinkles varieties here.


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Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

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  • 1 12-ounce package white chocolate chips
  • 1 packet instant cocoa mix
  • 1 cup mini fruit flavored (rainbow) marshmallows
  • ¼ cup Spring sprinkles (mine are Great Value brand from Wal-Mart)
  • 6 cups hot milk to make the bombs

Instructions

  1. First, place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
  2. Put a spoonful of melted chocolate inside one cup on the silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated.
  3. Set the remaining chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.
  4. Allow the chocolate to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.
  5. When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa mix to half the pieces and top the hot cocoa mix with marshmallows.
  6. Reheat the chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Use your finger to smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.
  7. Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs and decorate with Spring sprinkles.
  8. Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.
  9. To make the hot chocolate bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

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Directions

First, place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.

Put a spoonful of melted chocolate inside one cup on the silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated.

Set the remaining chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.

Allow the chocolate to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.

When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa mix to half the pieces and top the hot cocoa mix with marshmallows.

Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs In Process

Reheat the chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Use your finger to smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.

Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs and decorate with Spring sprinkles.

Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.

To make the Easter hot chocolate bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs with Fruity Marshmallows Inside

Also take a look at The Best Hot Chocolate Bombs on the web! Pin to Pinterest.

One alternative is to fill your Hot Chocolate Bombs with M&Ms and attach our M&M Easter Poem. It makes a really cute Easter Gift idea. Pin to Pinterest.



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15 Cute Easter Cricut Project Ideas

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February 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Do you have a vinyl cutter that might be collecting dust. Since spring cleaning is a perfect time to erase any dust, take a look at these Cricut Ideas for Easter. We have put together 15 Cute Easter Cricut Project Ideas for home decor, tablescapes, gift ideas, and more.

Easter Cricut Project Ideas

After we shared our Valentine’s Cricut ideas, we knew we need to introduce a few spring Cricut ideas too! Take a look at this collection of Cricut Easter projects you can craft, sell, or add to your Easter home decor!

What Easter Projects Can You Make With a Cricut?

Using Cricut materials and some free Cricut Templates, there are a number of Easter projects you can make with your vinyl cutter.  Create a cute Easter card for students, perhaps Easter table decor, adorable Easter eggs, treat boxes, Easter wreaths and more.

With out further adieu, lets’ get started with our amazing Easter Cricut projects with a Cricut maker.

Cricut Easter Card

Looking for an easy Easter gift idea for students, friends, classmates or the kids? This Cricut project idea for beginners creates a Colorful Easter Card, just add two Crayola crayons. | Frugal Coupon Living

Easter Napkin Ring Cricut Paper Craft

Want Easter Cricut Paper Crafts Ideas? Setting a table for two or twelve, these Easter Napkin Rings will bring your Easter tablescape together.  | First Day of Home

Easter Centerpiece Cricut Project with Cardstock

Another Cricut paper craft idea is to create a beautiful Spring Flower Easter Centerpiece with cardstock. | Lovely Indeed 

Carrot Treat Bag

Using pastry bags, create these Carrot Easter Treat Bags. This is a simple Cricut project with cardstock as you are only cutting the green card stock paper to create the carrot topper over the clear decorating bag. | Lydi Out Loud

Alternatively, you can be carrot shaped treat bags by Wilton.


Cricut Easter Bunny Bag

Why have an Easter egg hunt with a  basket when you can use an Easter Bunny Bag. This isn’t an advanced Cricut project. In fact, this Easter craft is rather easy. Download a Cricut template for your adorable bunny face. | Make Life Lovely

Paper Easter Egg Candy Holder

Another cute Easter gift idea are these Candy Easter Eggs. Fill with candy and add add a cute note, maybe for an  Easter Teacher Gift “You are the best teacher some bunny could ask for!“ |  Abbi Kristen Collections

Cherry Blossom Lantern Advanced Cricut Project

For more advanced Cricut projects, create a an adorable paper lantern. Download the Cricut Template to create this Japanese Cherry Blossom Lantern. | My Poppetere

Easter Treat Box

These Bunny Boxes make an adorable Easter Treat box. All you need for this Easter Cricut Project are cardstock, glue, the SVG cute file and Cricut materials. Follow the simple Cricut tutorial to get you there. | Better Life Blog

Easter Candy Huggers Cricut Project for Kids

Another cute Easter gift idea you can add to the Easter basket or use as an Easter gift for kids. Make these adorable Lamb and Chick Candy Huggers. Add these Easter Candy Huggers to your list of easy Cricut Projects for Kids. | Lia Griffith

Easter Plate Bunny SVG File

You leave Santa cookies and you leave the Easter Bunny carrots.  Pick up a plate at the Dollar Tree and create this low cost Easter Bunny Carrot Plate. The would be a lot of return on your investment if you want to add to this Cricut Project Ideas to Sell. You could also gift with a sweet treat to a neighbor, friend or teacher.  | Tried and True Blog

Rae Dunn Easter Eggs

Want some Farmhouse Easter Decor inspiration?  Create these Rae Dunn Easter Eggs. Pick up faux eggs from The Dollar Store and reuse them each year for budget-friendly Easter decor with vinyl. | The Kim Six Fix

Monogrammed Easter Plates

Want a beautiful classic Easter Table, pick up discounted Easter Plates and all your own Cricut vinyl monogram. See how to make one in this Cricut Monogram Tutorial.  | Kayla Makes

Easy Easter Wreath

This Easy Easter Wreath uses the Cricut machine to cut a cute bunny face. Make this  Easter bunny hoop wreath to enjoy for years to come. | Create Craft Love

Easter Mason Jar Craft

Another cute Easter Cricut Project for Gifts. Personalize this Easter Mason Jar Craft and fill with Easter candy. | Designer Trapped

Toddler Easter Shirt SVG File

Awe man, I saw this Toddler Easter Shirt and had to grab this Chick Magnet Easter SVG file. How adorable is it? | See Lindsay


Take a look at these Cricut Ideas, Crafts and Tutorials for all seasons. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these low-cost Dollar Tree Easter Deocr & Crafts for Kids and Adults. Pin to Pinterest.



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M&M Easter Poem + Printable Easter Gift Tag

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February 27, 2021 by Kecia Hambrick Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 4 Comments

Grab this M&M Easter Poem printable to brighten someone’s Easter Sunday! Easter gift ideas don’t have to be extravagant. You can spread some love and cheer with a small, thoughtful present!

M&M Easter Poem + Printable Easter Gift Tag

Easter Sunday is a time to rejoice Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Three days after he was buried, he ascended from his tomb and raise into Heaven. We celebrate knowing that He still lives and he is the way!

Our M&M Easter Poem is a reminder of Jesus’ journey, and it’s one to share with others with a thoughtful gift. Simply tie it to a small mason jar filled with festive M&Ms and give as Sunday School gifts, to neighbors, teachers, friends, co-workers, mail carriers, beauticians, or hostesses!

M&M Easter Poem

The cute pastel Easter gift tag comes with a thoughtful poem. It reads…

E is for Easter Sunday, reminding us that our Savior lives,

M is for the Miracles and mercy that Jesus gives.

3 is for the reminder that Christ rose on the third day.

W is for the message that He is the only way.

© M&M Poem for Easter exclusive of Frugal Coupon Living.

M&M Easter Poem and Easter Gift Tag - Tie to Pastel M&Ms

M&M Easter Poem Gift

To make these Easter gifts, you will need the following:

  • Easter M&Ms
  • Ribbon or Twine
  • Hold punch
  • Small mason jars
  • Cardstock paper

Directions

Print the Easter tags on cardstock paper so they will hold up.

Punch a hole in the top left corner of each gift tag.

Fill each jar with Easter colored M&M candies.

Thread the ribbon or twine through the hole and tie the gift tag around the top of the mason jar. Grab some cute Easter-themed ribbon to match the candies inside the jar.

You can go a step further to make personalized M&Ms for your mason jars. How cute would these gifts be if they were filled with candies featuring bunnies and chicks?!

We have cute poems for other holidays too! Check out M&M Christmas Poem or our M&M Thanksgiving Poem gift ideas.

Easter Poem Using M&Ms - Free Easter Printable PDF Gift Tag

Free Easter Poem Gift Tag

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

M&M Poem

We have more M&M Poems. Look at our Christmas M&M Poem (Pin to Pinterest) and Thanksgiving M&M Poem (Pin to Pinterest). Both make very cute seasonal gift tags.

Also look at these Free Easter Printables. Pin to Pinterest.



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