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Snowman Grahams – Holiday Kids Food Craft

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October 6, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Frugal Living, Holiday, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media

Snowman Grahams

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These Snowman Grahams are too cute and super simple to make! Decorating cookies for Christmas is a ton of fun but, it requires a lot of prep and clean up afterward. During the holiday season you may want to take an easier route for food crafting fun. Make Snowman Grahams instead for a fun treat and easy clean up! They’d be perfect to make for a food crafting playdate with a few kiddos or, why not make this part of your larger holiday party with kids? Any group will love these sweet treats!

Ingredients:

Graham crackers
Regular marshmallows
Jet puffed mallow bits
Wilton sparkle gel: red, green, and black
Wilton orange candy melts

Directions:

Begin by cutting your marshmallows in half so that you have two circles for every marshmallow.
Place three marshmallow halves onto each graham cracker like pictured.
Now cut the sides off your orange candy melts to make a small triangle from each one.
Use the sparkle gel as glue to glue it onto the center of the top marshmallow.
Now with your black sparkle gel, paint on the snowman’s eyes, mouth, buttons, and arms.
Again using the sparkle gel as glue, glue your marshmallow bits on the graham cracker, around the snowman to look like snow.
To finish your snowman, paint on a scarf with your green sparkle gel, and use the red sparkle gel to make polka dots onto the scarf.
Your snowman are complete! And your kids are sure to have fun making these!

Snowman Grahams

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Graham crackers
Regular marshmallows
Jet puffed mallow bits
Wilton sparkle gel: red, green, and black
Wilton orange candy melts

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Instructions

Begin by cutting your marshmallows in half so that you have two circles for every marshmallow.
Place three marshmallow halves onto each graham cracker like pictured.
Now cut the sides off your orange candy melts to make a small triangle from each one.
Use the sparkle gel as glue to glue it onto the center of the top marshmallow.
Now with your black sparkle gel, paint on the snowman’s eyes, mouth, buttons, and arms.
Again using the sparkle gel as glue, glue your marshmallow bits on the graham cracker, around the snowman to look like snow.
To finish your snowman, paint on a scarf with your green sparkle gel, and use the red sparkle gel to make polka dots onto the scarf.
Your snowman are complete! And your kids are sure to have fun making these!

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Creative Baby Halloween Costume Ideas

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October 5, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Creative Baby Halloween Costume Ideas and where to buy them. A fun mix of Homemade DIY costumes and costumes found in the store.

Creative Baby Halloween Costume Ideas

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We had so much fun sharing our 31 Family Halloween Costume Ideas that we had to find more! Since we have a 10 month old baby at home, we had to hunt down some of the most creative baby Halloween costume ideas. Since I am pregnant with twins, I wanted to share with you some of the best homemade costumes, but for me, I had to find where to buy them. Below is a generous mix of DIY Halloween costumes and adorable costumes to buy for baby (when you don’t have time or energy to make them!)

Baby Cow Halloween Costume with an UDDER from Make It Love It

Say Mooo! There isn’t much needed for this adorable cow costume. We think a white Gerber onesie, some black felt, and latex bottle nipples will top off this costume perfectly!

Harry Potter Baby Halloween Costume from Love and Lion

This is a fun Baby Halloween Costume Idea. If your child is going to be Harry Pottery make sure you have your Gryffindor Scarf and Round Black Glasses. We also love these Harry Potter Baby Costumes.

Circus Animal Cookie Baby Costume from A Joyful Riot

Is this animal cookie not the cutest? For this outfit, grab a pink jogger suit and create some felt circles from a pack of multi-colored felt sheets.

Little Hunter in a Truck Costume from Fallen in and Out of Love

I mean stop… this is just too much and so cute. Of course you need a green Little Tikes Camo Truck and your stuffed animal dear – Look for a fun camo costume too… Ready to go hunting?

Charlie Brown Baby Costume from Emily McCcall

This little man looks so much like my son that we mgiht actually go this direction for our Halloween Costume – I just fell in love with the costume. This outfit is handmade or you can pick a Charlie Brown Costume on Amazon.

Chicken Baby Halloween Costume from House of Turquoise

This baby chicken look unsure of his new identify. Find a fun bull costume for your pup and a chicken costume for baby.

T-Rex Baby Costume from Costume Works

PERFECTION with this homemade dinosaur cage! Pick up a dinosaur costume for baby. We think chicken wire would go great inside the wagon and if you don’t have a plastic red wagon, you can find more HERE. I also found a Jurassic Park Vinyl Decal.

Carrot Homemade Baby Costume from Creating Really Awesome Fun Things

It’s as simple as an orange long sleeve onesie and some green tulle on this homemade Halloween costume idea.

Mousetrap Halloween Baby Costume from Coolest Homemade Costumes

I mean were do we start with this adorable Halloween Costume Idea? Pick up a mouse costume, some foam cheese, and it looks like a trip to home depot for wood board and some PVC pipe will be needed. Spray with gray spray paint. Pull baby on a plastic red wagon, you can find them HERE.

Where’s Waldo Homemade Baby Costume from Make It Love It

This is an adorable homemade baby costume but we also found some Where’s Waldo Costumes for baby too!

Cabbage Patch Doll Halloween Costume from Costume Works

There are dozens of available Cabbage Patch Kids costumes for baby online.

Penguin Baby Costume from Make It Love It

Make It Love It does an amazing job with homemade costumes, I mean amazing. This penguin costume is homemade, also pick up Penguin Costumes for Baby too.

Homemade Strawberry Baby Costume from Minted

Another adorable homemade baby costume. Use a red onesie, some green felt, and a green beanie. You can also buy a strawberry costume for baby online.

Raggedy Ann Baby Costume from Costume Works

We found plenty of Raggedy Ann Baby Costumes for baby.

ET Baby Costume from Bri and Gill

ET Phone Home. Pick up an ET stuffed animal doll and Red Hooded Jacket.

Swan Baby Costume from Catcutillo

Is it Bjork or a swan? We found this homemade swan costume so cute. This one you complete has to make on your own. You could work with a white boa. Also take a look at this adorable Swan Swimsuit.

Box of Cuties Clementines Homemade Baby Costume via Betsy Viray Johnson

Head to your grocery store and pick up a box of cuties – how fun is this box of clementine? I spot an adorable one! Add some orange balloons, an orange onesie and an orange cap. There are a couple orange costume ideas too.

Meatball Pasta Bowl Baby Costume via Kadosv on Instagram

On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese… we found this adorable baby costume without even a sneeze. Stock up on yellow yarn (the thicker the better), brown yarn, and perhaps some checked placemats.

Gumball Machine Halloween Baby Costume via Baby Jack & Co on Instagram

Collect all the colored pom poms you can with this gumball baby costume.

Scuba Diver Baby Costume from Costume Works

Scuba Steve wants to show off his Halloween costume. How adorable is the mouthpieces connected to the paci. We suggest spray painting two water bottles with gray paint, taping them together with black tape, and some grab flippers and goggles. We have seen people make their own flippers with construction paper.

Starbucks Drinks Baby Costumes from Costume Works

I mean this totally fits my morning need – coffee. Pick up a Starbucks onesie for baby or grab a green apron. This Starbucks patch goes great! You also can have the pet play along with this Starbucks Dog Costume.

More Halloween Costume Ideas

Don’t forget our 31 Family Halloween Costume Ideas and Where to Buy them! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these 12 Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Everyone. Pin to Pinterest.

If you are going out for a night on the town collecting candy, you have to have the cutest backdrop for your Halloween photos. Take a look at these Boo-tiful Porch Halloween Ideas and Patio Inspiration. Pin to Pinterest.

Frugal Fashion Friday Christmas Morning Pajamas Outfit

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October 4, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Facebook, Fashion, Frugal Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media

Frugal Fashion Friday Christmas Morning Pajamas Outfit

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It’s another Frugal Fashion Friday. I love these Christmas Morning Pajamas for women. I love that they also can be paired with matching pjs for him, the kids, and even the family dog!

Frugal Fashion Friday Christmas Morning Pajamas Outfit

Adult Long John Pajama Top In Organic Cotton

Stripey Fleece Lined Gnome Cap

Red Polka Dot Sleep Mask, this is gone but try this!

Pure Body Naturals Beauty Dead Sea Mud Mask

Woolly Sock Moccasins

Kate Spade New York Thermal Mug in Holiday Village

Find more Christmas Family Pajamas HERE and HERE.

Don’t forget last week’s Frugal Fashion Friday, the Fall Holiday Outfit – Pin It.

Reminder to follow Frugal Coupon Living on Instagram and Pinterest. Find more Frugal Fashion Friday Outfits.

Frugal Fashion Friday Outfits

the Pumpkin Patch Halloween Outfit – Pin It
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the Fall Outfit for Women – Pin It
the Workout Outfit for Mom – Pin It
the Soccer Mom Outfit – Pin It
the One Last White Before Labor Day Outfit – Pin It
the Suede Dress Outfit – Pin It
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the Ready for Some Football Outfit – Pin It
the What to Wear in London Outfit – Pin It
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the Summer Rain Outfit – Pin It
the Summer Pool Outfit – Pin It
the Celebrity Inspired Kimono Outfit – Pin It
the Red, White & Blue Outfit – Pin It
the July 4th Outfit – Pin It
the Summer Crochet Swimwear Outfit – Pin It
the Cute Work Outfit – Pin It
the Black Checked Dress Outfit – Pin It
the Neon Outfit – Pin It
the Shark Week Summer Outfit – Pin It
the Relaxed Southern Outfit – Pin It
the Chambray Outfit– Pin It
the Beach Kimono Outfit – Pin It
the Pregnancy Outfit – Pin It
the Happy Camper Camping Outfit – Pin It
the Saturday Morning Brunch Outfit – Pin It
the Plane Outfit for Travel – Pin It
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Kid’s Food Craft – Edible OREO Acorns

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October 3, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Thanksgiving

Edible OREO Acorns

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We think these OREO Acorns will be a hit with your family this Fall! Not only are they delicious but, they’re fun to make! The kids will love to help with every step of this recipe. Did you know that Oreos took their flavors to a whole new level and added peanut butter? YUM! They may look intricate to make but, in just a few simple steps you will have a bowl of OREO acorns to nibble. Happy Fall!

Ingredients:

1 package peanut butter Oreos
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
12 oz Chocolate chips or Chocolate Candiquick chips
6 oz Butterscotch or Peanut Butter chips
Brown Sprinkles
Pretzel Sticks

Directions:

Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature
Put Oreos in the food processor and pulse until you have crumbs. You may need to split this into two batches depending on the size of your food processor.
Once the cream cheese is softened, mix the Oreos and cream cheese together until well blended.
Use a heaping tablespoon of the mixture to form into acorn shapes. To form, roll into an elongated ball, then pinch one end to make it slightly tapered. Place the acorns on a baking sheet with wax paper and place them in the freezer for 1 hour.
After the acorns are hard, melt the chocolate. Dip each acorn into the chocolate with a fork. Tap the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate – then place back on parchment paper. Continue until all acorns are dipped, and then allow them to come to room temperature to harden.
Once the chocolate covered acorns are hardened, melt the butterscotch chips and pour brown sprinkles into a separate bowl.
Dip the tops of each chocolate covered acorn into the butterscotch – then immediately dip into the sprinkles.
Cut ½ inch pieces of the pretzel sticks. Dip the edge of each pretzel stick into the butterscotch and press into the top of each acorn. Return to baking sheet to allow the pretzels to set before serving.

Kid’s Food Craft – Edible OREO Acorns

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Yield: 30 - 40 1x

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Ingredients

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1 package peanut butter Oreos
1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
12 oz Chocolate chips or Chocolate Candiquick chips
6 oz Butterscotch or Peanut Butter chips
Brown Sprinkles
Pretzel Sticks

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Instructions

Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature
Put Oreos in the food processor and pulse until you have crumbs. You may need to split this into two batches depending on the size of your food processor.
Once the cream cheese is softened, mix the Oreos and cream cheese together until well blended.
Use a heaping tablespoon of the mixture to form into acorn shapes. To form, roll into an elongated ball, then pinch one end to make it slightly tapered. Place the acorns on a baking sheet with wax paper and place them in the freezer for 1 hour.
After the acorns are hard, melt the chocolate. Dip each acorn into the chocolate with a fork. Tap the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate – then place back on parchment paper. Continue until all acorns are dipped, and then allow them to come to room temperature to harden.
Once the chocolate covered acorns are hardened, melt the butterscotch chips and pour brown sprinkles into a separate bowl.
Dip the tops of each chocolate covered acorn into the butterscotch – then immediately dip into the sprinkles.
Cut ½ inch pieces of the pretzel sticks. Dip the edge of each pretzel stick into the butterscotch and press into the top of each acorn. Return to baking sheet to allow the pretzels to set before serving.

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Take a look at these Thanksgiving Food Treats featured on Rachel Ray (seen here!)

Turkey Sugar Cookies (Pin it to Pinterest)

This recipe is the most simplistic. Make the attached sugar cookie recipe or grab a pre-made store brand. Use icing as glue and create decadent feathers with candy corn.

Turkey Nutter Butter Cookies (Pin it to Pinterest)

The most popular Thanksgiving Food Craft, the flexibility of this food craft is nice. How much you want to go with this cookie is up to you. You can have a stand up turkey or a lay down turkey instead. Add left over Halloween candy to spruce up the design or keep it simplistic with icing and candy corn.

Rolo Pilgram Hats (Pin it to Pinterest)

On the show we made these with chocolate peanut butter cups but you can also do with caramel cups. Pick up store bought frosted fudge cookies and glue on the top of the hat to make the perfect little snack for your little Pilgrim.

Chocolate Covered Oreo Turkeys (Pin it to Pinterest)

This turkey craft is likely for experienced and steady of hands baker. Mix colors and create bright feathers on your Oreo Turkey using a pretzel as a template. Again, how little or how much of the activity and design you want to do is up to you.

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IHOP: FREE Scary Face Pancake on Halloween

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October 4, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Free, Halloween

One of my favorite Halloween freebies is back! On 10/31, your kiddos will be able to get a FREE Scary Face Pancake at IHOP from 7 a.m.-10 p.m.!

We take our daughters to get their free pancake every year and they love it. IHOP brings out all the components and they get to make their own scary face! It’s so much fun and it’s our little pre-trick or treating tradition!

This is for kids under 12 and for dine-in customers only.

Find more Freebies and Halloween Deals at Frugal Coupon Living!

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FREE Bedtime Checklist Download

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September 28, 2017 by FrugalCouponLiving Filed Under: Back To School, Free, Kids

This is from the same people that did the Morning Checklist that I told you about a few weeks ago. I hope you are all using it now that school has started in most places! I know I am.

Now, download the Bedtime Checklist too! This is such a great idea. I know my oldest knows what to do to get ready for bed but it’s still so hard to keep her focused enough to get it done! Have fun with these charts!

Two more to grab if you need them are:

Potty Chart
Homework Chart
To Do Chart
And don’t forget about my Daily Chores chart too!

If you need more charts and lists to keep you organized, check out the Family Manager. She’s got all kinds of great tips for keeping everything running as smoothly as possible – or at least planning for it to run smoothly!

Here’s to planning for us all to have a great school year!

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Target Halloween Costumes – 40% Off Today!

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September 19, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Halloween, Online Shopping

Today at Target, you can save up to 40% on kids’ costumes! That is a pretty hot savings considering we are not even into October yet!

Adorable costume highlights….

Baby Parrot Plush Vest Costume $12

Pink Donut Costume $18

Batman Boys’ Deluxe Muscle Costume $19.79

Pirate Frontal Girl Dog Costume $9.99

Adult Alligator Inflatable Costume $31.19

This offer is in store and online Tuesday, 9/19 only.

You can also save 5% off your purchase with your Target RedCard. What is Target Redcard? Find more Target Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Creative Ways to Reuse Leftover Halloween Candy

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September 18, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Thanksgiving

Take a look at these Creative Ways to Reuse Leftover Halloween Candy – It’s a sweet tooth’s holiday wish come true!

Creative Ways to Reuse Leftover Halloween Candy

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You might remember that we had fun on the Rachel Ray Show showing you how to Reuse Halloween Candy. If I don’t do creative stuff like this, I end up tossing all my kids candy in the garbage come December… okay let’s be honest, come March, or maybe right before the next Halloween hits. Regardless of what month this is for you, we want to share some creative ways to Reuse Leftover Halloween Candy! It’s a sweet tooth’s holiday wish come true! Enjoy these yummy recipes.

A plate of Apple Nachos drizzled with peanut butter, marshmallow, caramel, and candy makes a delicious snack. It’s healthy right?!?! | Inside Bru Crew Life

I mean, toss in everything but the kitchen sink with this delicious Candy Bar Cookie Pie | Crazy for Crust Mom

Speaking of candy, we are in love with our Candy Cookie Pizza using leftover Halloween Candy | Frugal Coupon Living

Indulge in this treat, not just any treat but a snickers cheesecake treat! | Basil and Bubbly

Mmm… Take a look at this Leftover Halloween Candy Saltine Bark – Nothing like saltine bark during the holiday season! | The Blonde Buckeye

Talk about an indulgent sugar overload, This Candy Bar Trifle is perfect for leftover Halloween Candy | Lil Luna

Perfect for a party or easy dessert, this Skinny Candy Dip has only 3 ingredients! | Crazy for Crust

Turn that leftover Halloween candy into candy bark – love the eyes! | Just a Taste

Sweeten up your day with this fall inspired candy corn ice cream – Maybe add to your pumpkin pie! | The Simple Sweet Life

Turn that Halloween candy into some holiday candy bark with this recipe. | The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie

These candy bar blondies are a chewy brown sugar cookie base topped with rich chocolate frosting and your favorite candy. | Dinner at the Zoo

Gear up for race day! Using leftover Halloween candy, these edible race car treats are easy to make and oh so adorable! | Forks and Folly

This is one of our favorites on Frugal Coupon Living – Turkey Pretzel Rods | Frugal Coupon Living

Make a cheese ball – this one looks fun! Monster Cookie Cheese Ball | Shugary Sweets

Fill whatever candy you want in this recipe – chopped candy bar pieces, chocolate candy pieces, broken cookie pieces, crushed pretzels or mini marshmallows in this Leftover Halloween Candy Bark | Leite’s Culinaria