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Cute Father’s Day Cake Designs Every Dad Will Enjoy!

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May 2, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

When looking for Father’s Day Cake Designs, I only had two words that had to match the criteria – cute and easy. These easy Father’s day cake images are perfect for the kids to join in with simple cake recipes. Enjoy Father’s Day cupcakes, cakes, donuts, and even cake pop ideas!

Father’s Day Cake Designs

Does it every surprise you how early in the season ads began to show? Because of one simple Google search and suddenly I am flooded with father’s day cake advertisements. Little does Google realize (or do they) that my search of fathers day cake images is only because I fully plan to make my own easy and simple Father’s Day Cake Design. I bet if you have an amazing dad (or world’s okay-est dad), you too are on the hunt for Fathers Day Cake Ideas.

How can I make my dad’s Father’s Day special?

I ask myself this question every June. Truthfully our family does not go all out on every special occasion, but a boxed cake mix does always end up un my grocery shopping cart and we come home and act like we are on The Great British Bake Off. Our family is so competitive about our cake designs, that I have to rotate who is in charge of the cake each occasion. Luckily there are 7 of us and between 7 birthdays and too many holidays to count, there are many occasions for being crowned as “the best baker!”

If you too are asking what should I do for Father’s Day, pause here. Set the table, pull out some paper plates, and fill dad’s sweet tooth with some delight. These Happy Father’s Day Cake Ideas are that challenging. Best of all, most of them can be adapted to dad’s favorite flavor – chocolate, vanilla, carrot, hummingbird, yellow or our pop’s favorite – funfetti!

More Father’s Day Ideas

We have loads of Father’s day Ideas. Looking for the what can I get dad for Father’s Day, enjoy these posts before you get baking…

Father’s Day Cakes

Get ready to be blown away with these Happy Father’s Day cake designs!

This is a cute Father’s Day Cake design for those dads that like the great outdoors. I know my husband would take a campfire every night, as well as a chocolate cake. Follow this Campfire Cake tutorial on Hallmark (of all places!)

This Father’s Day cake topper is made from from Twizzlers and Bamboo Skewers. Isn’t that so fun (and easy?) Grab a box cake, tub of white icing and a bag of Twizzlers for this easy Father’s Day Cake idea from Oh Happy Day. If you are asking, “what can I do for Father’s Day with no money?” I bet you can find many of these items in your pantry or pick up everything for under $10.

For a bigger challenge, learn how to make father’s day cake with a check pattern. This Lumberjack Cake, from Jenny Cookies, creates a Buffalo plaid center using a Wilton Round Checkerboard Cake Pan Set. That means this checkerboard cake is as easy to make as boxed cake mix and some food coloring.

Does dad love Root Beer? If your dad would enjoy a “less sweet” cake, try this Father’s Day Bundt Cake Recipe from Father and Us.

How cute is this funny fathers day cake? It’s much easier thank you think. Eat a juicy burger for dinner and then recreate this Cheeseburger Cake for dessert – your theme “Dad is the cheese to your burger!” Read more from A Mix of Mediums.

Looking for simple fathers day cake designs, Alexis Tanner Lane has it. Re-create this Shirt & Tie Father’s Day cake idea. M&Ms, boxed cake mix, white icing… viola!

Father’s Day Cupcakes

These Fishing Cupcakes have been used in our beach party ideas but are also a perfect Father’s Day Cupcake, especially for a dad who loves to fish in salt water or fresh water!

We have more amazing cupcakes for dad and these are our favorite (in fact, we have seen this copied so many places – grrrrrr.) Download this {original} easy-peasy Father’s Day BBQ Grill Cupcakes using chocolate cake mix and a little creativity.

If you want a funny Father’s day idea, look at this fathers day cake with photo. We shared these cupcake toppers in our Surprise Party Ideas, but they also would be really adorable for happy birthday dad cake designs that fall on or near father’s day or leave off the age and just make cute Father’s day hats. Pick up these affordable photo cupcake toppers or make your own.

Okay seriously, how cute are these Lawn Mower Cupcakes from The Celebration Shoppe. Our daddy-o would love them, especially if he was given the day off from the lawn. Have an older son, throw him out doors to mow while dad sits on the couch!

Speaking of sitting on the couch, who wouldn’t love to also snack on these Corona & Blue Moon Cupcakes for Father’s Day from Erica’s Sweet Tooth. We especially think Corona is nicely fitting after the past year(s) we’ve had.

I mustache you a question. Are you enjoying these fathers day cake decorating ideas? We have more. Recreate our Mustache Cupcakes using a mustache template. We think dad will love it! make sure you put one on your upper lip when you cutely express “Happy father’s day!” to dad.

I mean if you haven’t added bacon ot a cupcake, have you even lived? If you love mixed tastes like salty and sweet, give this Maple Syrup Bacon Cupcakes a try for Father’s Day. From none other than the amazing bakers at Wilton (so it has to be good, right?)

Father’s Day Cake Pops

Happy fathers day cake images are incredibly inspiring, but have you tried a bucket of peanuts? Take dad out to the ball game with these baseball cake pops from Daisy Brand. You read that right, these cake pops have Daisy Sour Cream inside.

Any Tee-rrific dads out there? Make these really cute Golf Tee Cake Pops for dad from Evermine. We bet this is a hole in one Father’s Day dessert for one (or two, three or more!)

Father’s Day Donuts

One of our favorite fathers day cake decorating ideas is this Hole in One Donut Recipe. Yes, we know it isn’t a cake, but put it on top of a cake or skip the donut recipe and just create a boxed cake mix following the same gold design directions. Don’t forget to add this Donuts for Dad Invitation!

I was really surprised how easy this Father’s Day Donuts recipe is. Using Alphabet Cookie Cutters and Pillsbury Grands, recreate it yourself by following the directions on A Pretty Cool Life. Place them on top of a cake for a fun father cake design.

Don’t forget! Also enjoy these Father’s Day Crafts for Kids & Gift Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Want to attach a cute printable to your Father’s Day Cake? Take a look at these fun Father’s Day Printables you can download and print now! Pin to Pinterest.

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4th of July Bucket List Printable

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May 1, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Facebook, Holiday, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

This 4th of July bucket list printable is a great family activity to work on during the July 4th weekend, or make it a full week project!

July 4th is a very celebrated holiday for many Americans. It’s a national holiday and most people have the day off from work to enjoy time with family.

It’s a time to get together and honor our country’s independence. Many families already do this by enjoying very American things like hosting BBQs, pool parties, baseball games, or fireworks displays.

4th of July Bucket List Printable

A new way your family can work together to honor our nation’s birthday is with this bucket list! With this activity, everyone works together to complete the tasks on the printable. These can be done over the July 4th weekend or you can make it into a full week.

Some of the tasks you’ll complete on the 4th of July Bucket List include:

Attend a BBQ
Take a hike
Eat snow cones
Make a red, white, and blue recipe (like our Firecracker Cookies)
Watch a parade
Light sparklers at night
Go to the lake
Have a water balloon fight
Eat watermelon

Many of these activities are likely things your family enjoys doing during the hot summer days already. I know we go swimming a lot and a water balloon fight is always a great way to cool off too. Why not turn these activities into a fun challenge?!

The printable also has some blank lines so you can fill in your own activities you want to do in order to honor America’s independence. Maybe something to do with learning more about the Declaration of Independence, perhaps? Get creative, and add tasks that your family has never done before! It’s great to see what new ways of celebrating you can come up with.

Summer Bucket List Printable

Download our July 4th Summer Bucket List printable. This comes with our Disney Bucket List and Summer Bucket List.

Fourth of July Bucket List Printable PDF

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End of the School Year Printables

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April 18, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

All the End of the School Year Printables you need from last day of school signs, end of school year gifts for teachers and end of school year gifts for students – all with free last day of school printables!

End of the School Year Printables

I have no idea where another school year went. My oldest is entering middle school and my youngest three will be in preschool. The end of the year is incredibly busy so I love to simplify it with the help of free printables. We have plenty of End of the School Year Printables including last day of school signs, end of school year teacher gift ideas, and also end of school year gifts for students.

Last Day of School Signs

It has been a family tradition for us to have first and last day of school signs. I love seeing how the kids have grown.

These black & white Yellow Bliss Road printables have been my favorite last day of school chalkboard signs printables. I actually downloaded from preschool to 12th grade to have them forever! You never know when blog will shut down and I just wanted to have a uniform look each year.

Chickabug has bright last day of school signs with the year. You can get pink, blue, green or purple end of the year signs.

Today’s Creative Life is a friend and has some of the cutest stuff. I really love Last Day of School Pennants for Teens (and kids). I love the idea of her son laying in bed!

Instead of a last day of school sign, how about a Last Day of School Time Capsule. This time capsule leads kids with last day of school questions so you can see how your child has evolved. Begin this school tradition in Pre-K (or Kindergarten) and go to 12th grade!

What about about a finish line last day of school printable from Just Add Confetti. Have your child run their way into summer! Also seen in our End of the Year Activities and School Traditions.

Grab a last day of school photo full of color. I am really in love with these Colorful Last Day of School printables with the year from Happiness is Homemade.

End of School Year Gifts for Students

As a teacher I loved to give small gifts to my students. One item I gave them was a CD of the photos I took during the school year. They loved this. That tradition of giving hasn’t died. My kids, as well, love giving small last day of school gifts for friends.

This is our favorite student gift idea. Have everyone walk out of the classroom clapping with these see you later alligator gift tags for hand clappers!

Looking for an easy end of the year student gift perfect for summer vacation? Sunglasses are an easy and inexpensive end of the year gift idea for the kids – Have a bright summer with this last day of school gift from True Life I’m a Teacher.

You can also have a Kool Summer with this idea from The Crafted Sparrow. Take some Kool-Aid packets, crazy straws, and summer gift tag printables – and viola – you have quick and easy way to give a fun end of the year gift.

This end of the year quote from Dr. Seuss is turned into a end of the school year bag topper. Just add these 1 lb Milk Chocolate World Globe Balls– You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way! Thanks, A Little Claireification!

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Kids love bubbles. You blew me away this year with this adorable bubble end of the year gift idea for students. Pick up bubble sticks online or at the dollar store and download this printable from Sparkling in Second Grade.

A lot of student gift ideas from Pocket of Preschool. We love these have a sweet summer candy gift tags for students. Just add Skittles candy (or a candy of your choice!)

Keep cool this summer with this EOS end of the year gift printable.

Keep Cool this Summer EOS Student Gift Tag

Have a poppin’ good summer! Just add a bag of microwave popcorn or a container of popcorn.

Have a Poppin’ Summer Student Gift Tag

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End of School Year Teacher Gift Ideas

We have plenty of Punny Funny Teacher Gift Ideas (you can print) or Teacher Appreciation Printable Gift Ideas. These can be used any time of year but are also acceptable as end of school year teacher gift ideas. These last day of school gift ideas for teachers include printables! Be sure to take a look because there are so many ideas.

… but we also want to keep it simple on you. For this year and next year and the year after, print our 12 months of teacher gift tags. Easy access seasonal gift tags with our Teacher Appreciation Bundle. From the first day of school until the last day of school, grab this printable set for small random acts of kindness and thank you gift tags throughout the school year.

Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Bundle Sale

For an “Uh-Mason” Teacher, use this Mason Jar Gift Tag Gift Idea from Lil Luna. You could even sneak in a gift card between those tiny little candies!

For a teacher who helped your child grow, gift a succulent gift idea and teacher gift tag – Thank you for helping me grow!

Fill a Sonic cup with red crinkle paper, insert a gift card and tie with a ribbon in this Sonic Themed Teacher Appreciation Gift Idea from Giggles Galore.

Thank you for keeping me on Target this year! Attach black and white twine and a Target gift card with this teacher gift idea from The Real Housewife of Fresno

Grab a cute summer tote and fill with fun things to take to the pool or beach! All year you worked hard to make learning fun, now it’s your turn to relax in the sun teacher gift tag from Skip to My Lou.

No one hates flowers! Thanks a bunch for being a great teacher from Simply Kierste. We find adorable, affordable flowers at Trader Joes! You can find brown kraft paper cardstock to wrap your flower. A sweet touch. I would suggest a blue and white gingham ribbon too.

This wine teacher gift idea from Make and do Crew is so unique. Thank you for teaching our child to think, kick off the summer with a drink. If they don’t drink or you don’t know, grab them a gift card to a place that has good drinks – a fun lunch spot or a coffee shop!

Hosting a Graduation? Take a look at our Graduation Ideas as well as our Graduation Party Games! Pin to Pinterest.

Look at these End of the Year Activities and School Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

We also love these End of the Year Kids Party Games. Get ready to get messy and have fun! Pin to Pinterest.

End of Year Gifts for Students + DIY See You Later Alligator Clappers

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These End of Year Gifts for Students are so cute and a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer break for your kiddos! Perfect gift ideas for end of the year gifts from teachers or end of the year gifts from students.

As summer break from school approaches, many parents start to think about what gifts they can give their children’s teachers. They want something to show their appreciation for a year of hard work on the teacher’s part. But…

What about teachers? Most of them want to gift the children in their classes with something fun to remember them by. That’s why we are talking about gifts you can give to your students at the end of the year…just as they head into summer break.

End of Year Gifts for Students Ideas

Some teachers may decide to give their students thoughtful gifts they can use during the summer that are fun and functional.

Maybe you want to give each child a sand bucket filled with some of their memories from the school year? “This year was buckets of fun!” (See Pocket of Preschool)

Another idea is a pencil pouch with a few supplies they can use to draw or write during their break from school.

How about a water bottle survival kit for students filled with punny ideas. (See Lessons with Laughter)

Pair Dollar Store sunglasses with a fun “have a bright summer!” gift tag. (See True Life, I’m a Teacher)

Print a funny award for each student in the class and deliver it with a pack of M&Ms or a candy bar.

A small bag of summer fun can be made with a couple sticks of sidewalk chalk and a bottle of bubbles. (See The Printable Princess)

A cute notebook with an inspirational quote on the front may bring a smile to your students’ faces when they aren’t seeing you every day.

“I had a ball this year” makes a cute message for beach ball end of the year gift idea. (See A Kindergarten Teacher Life)

DIY End of Year Student Gift: See You Later Alligator Hand Clappers

Sometimes, it’s the handmade gifts that mean the most to students. It helps when they are something they can play with – and make noise with. These See You Later Alligator Hand Clappers offer both entertainment and sound. Your students are sure to love them!

These end of year gifts for students are easy to make and don’t require much money or effort.

See You Later Alligator Hand Clapper Instructions

Print and cut the “See You Later Alligator” tags.

Use baker’s twine, ribbon, or string to attach the tags to the hand clappers.

Voila! A cute little gift for students to take home from an End of the Year classroom party! Of course, you can always pair this DIY gift with other ideas from our list above. Your students are sure to love whatever gifts you send home with them on that last day of school.

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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

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

Christmas Eve Traditions

Family Reunion Ideas

Family Birthday Celebrations & Ideas

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!) You also can lead your kids on a Birthday Scavenger Hunt! | 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

Take a look at our Family Game Night Bucket List. Set includes 45 Family Game Night games with instructions and supply list, 18 Minute to Win it Games, Charades & Scattergories Game Cards and Scavenger Hunt Template.

Family Game Night Bucket List Set

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. Relieve your childhood with your own kids by using this Eighties Summer Bucket List too!| 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.

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.

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

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.

Time Capsule Questions

Consider creating a time capsule or memory box for your child. This can include ticket stubs, baby teeth, photos from special events, special invitations, etc. Also add this Last Day of School Time Capsule. This set includes pre-K to 12th grade and is perfect for watching how your child has evolved.

Time Capsule Questions for Students Printable Set

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.

Dad’s Ultimate Toolbox Father’s Day Gift Idea

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March 20, 2021 by administrator 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.

Directions:

First, fill your box with all of your “toolbox” essentials. We recommend Dad’s favorite candy and any other treats he would love.
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!
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!
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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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!

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

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

End of the Year Gifts for Students

See You Later Alligator Hand Clapper gift tags. Wouldn’t it be a really cute way to exit the classroom for the last time. Shaking hand clappers. Print these see you later alligator student gift ideas. We have more end of the gifts for kids too!

Character Rock Painting Superlatives

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 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

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

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. Also look at our other End of the School Year printables too!

Last Day of School Time Capsule

If you are a parent, enjoy year after year of last day of school time capsule printables. This set includes Pre-K to 12th grade and brings forth last day of school question. Create this cool tradition to see how your child has changed over the year. As a teacher, just print one for your grade only and send it home with parents to save! If you are a kindergarten teacher, how cool to send home all 12 years!

Last Day of School Time Capsule Printables

Graduation Party Games

Have a graduate? Downloads these 11 Graduation Party Games. Set comes with supply list, adult and teen party game directions, and graduation charades cards templates.

Graduation Party Games Printable PDF

Classroom Bulletin Board Newspaper

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.

End of the Year Banner – Welcome Summer

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 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 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. 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. 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 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 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

We did our own family tradition by bringing silly string to car pick up! This was classic. Make sure you place Alice Cooper School’s out for Summer or Beastie Boys Sabotage.

Last Day of School Tradition in the Car

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 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

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 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

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

See our End of the Year Gift Ideas for Students. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a Graduation? Take a look at our Graduation Ideas as well as our Graduation Party Games! Pin to Pinterest.

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.

Also look at our End of the School Year Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

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

Teacher Survival Kit Teacher Gift idea

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March 13, 2021 by administrator 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

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.

Directions:

First, fill your plastic box with plenty of your survival essentials.
Next, tie your box up with your choice of curling ribbon and use scissors to curl the ends.
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!
You’re done! You have the perfect gift for teachers.

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

You can also follow the directions below.

Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
Sign in or create a Staples account.
Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
In the left column, choose add file(s).
Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
Add more files or select the blue upload button.
Select done.
Give your job a name in the top left column.
Choose color or B&W.
Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×11 67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
Proceed to checkout.

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

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

Why let the fun stop here? Get a year’s worth of teacher printables/gift tags here!

For more ways to show teachers appreciation, take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Thankful Thursday Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.