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Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks

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April 1, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer, Travel

Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks on Frugal Coupon Living. Creative camping ideas to simplify your memorable family outdoor trip.

Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks

Camping? Going to the great outdoors. Whether you are an expert camper or a novice, like me, anyone can use a little camping hacks, tips and tricks. Learn the best way to store eggs, see how to keep that toilet paper dry, or see how much light expands when you create a lantern out of a gallon jug (no cutting required!) You might love these tips so much you are taking some of them to the home, beach or your next picnic. Happy Camping!

Create your own Camping Survival Kit from The Benson Street. We see some great goods like duct tape, bandages, hand sanitizer and more!

Make your own Camping Toilet with this Tutorial from A Thrifty Mom. To me, this trick is genius. Bring a lot of plastic grocery bags – double bag if they have holes!

Organize your Kitchen with this Rolled Up Kitchen Guide from Today’s Creative Life. It looks like your entire ktichen neds are there!

Camping Packing List and Meal Planner Printables on Frugal Coupon Living. Personalize to your own family.

Make your own Campfire Bombs from Inspired by Family Mag. The will come in handy when you are ready to start the fire!

Also try this Pinecone Campfire Starter Recipe from Today’s Creative Life. This idea appears a little bit more nature friendly.

Store Toilet Paper in a Coffee Can from Life Hacker. Genius!

Stay Organized with a Mesh Hanging Organizer from Mama Momtourage. Nothiong worse than stuff all over the floor. This is a great way to be organized.

DIY Outdoor Candle Stakes from a Subtle Revelry. This is great for a little glow.

Turn a Water Jug into a Lantern Source. I have seen this used before – so genius. It makes an immediate lantern.

How creative is this Hand Washing Station from Do It and How? Well there you go – clean hands for all!

Instead of Ice, use Frozen Water Jugs – they make cold water later! Idea from Camping Blogger. That is smart, you have a nice gold drink later.

Store your snacks in these DIY Snack Containers from Stockpiling Moms. Start saving the old coffee creamers.

Stay clean with this DIY Soap Pouch from Whimsy Love. Rub a dub dub, get clean outta the tub!

Looking for easy storage, how about this DIY Plastic Bag Keeper from Curbly. This goes great with the camping toilet.

Avoid the Bulky Duct Tape Roll and Wrap the tape around objects for easy access. Idea from Happy Money Saver. This idea is genius!

Create a game for the kids with this Camping Scavenger Hunt from Creative Homemakers.

Bring a Welcome Mat to keep Dirt Out of the Tent from My Clever Nest. This will keep the mess out of the tent – I hate sand all over my floor – dirt is only for the outdoors!

Place Matches in a Mason Jar and place sandpaper on top for a strike from Like to Love. Looks like this will last awhile.

A Yoga Mat makes a Great Cushion for your sleeping bag from The 3 Day. Make sure it is thick!

Keep Scrambled Eggs in an Old Coffee Creamer Container from Lifehacker. This is truly genius. Breakfast anyone?

If going near the water, place a Cork on Your Keys so they float from Green Moxie. (this is also in our Beach Tips & Tricks!)

Repurpose an old Ketchup Bottle for Pancake Mix from Real Simple. Save your old ketchup bottles!

Turn your Storage Bin into a Toddler Tub from Living on Latte. I have seen this used at the beach too. At a public beach, fill up before going down to the sand. Play all day and when you get back, your tub of water will be nice and warm for a bath before going home!

Make Individual Shower Lanyards from The Pop Up Princess. Everyone can easily identify their bath supplies! I could see this as a fun gift if a large group of friends are camping together. The lanyard all keeps the loofah out of the dirt and off the ground.

Camping? Let’s share with you some breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert ideas for your trip. You might enjoy these Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Camping Hot Dogs Recipe for the Campfire. Pin to Pinterest.

We think these Fritos Bagged Walking Tacos are delicious. Pin to Pinterest.

For dessert, enjoy these S’mores Campfire Cones. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Camping Recipes Your Family Will Love. Pin to Pinterest.

We love these Foil Packet Meals for the Grill, Oven or Campfire. Pin to Pinterest.

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22 Memorable Prom Tips for the Ultimate Night

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March 31, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Fashion, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

Memorable Prom Tips – create the ultimate night with these tips from beauty, to decorations, etiquette, photos, style and more. Make it a night to remember, not to regret!

22 Memorable Prom Tips

Prom night can be one of the most fun and memorable events in your high school career. Make sure, on this night, you are bold and confident. It’s okay to go without a date. It’s okay to go with a date. It’s okay to do the asking, boys don’t always have to ask and why not be in charge of who you want to go to prom with? You can even make it a night to remember with your best girlfriends.

Have fun. Your biggest and best high school memories are going to be small moments. That doesn’t mean this big night can’t have smaller events. You aren’t going to remember the entire night but you will have a set of experiences that you file away and pull up later. Do that sober and excited on juice, apple juice. Be confident, hold a smile, and when something goes wrong, embrace that moment, laugh, and move on. How you handle each smaller moment determines how the bigger night goes.

Are you worried about prom going off without a hitch? We got you covered! While hiccups always happen, yes – expect the unexpected – we have tips and tricks to help you have the most memorable prom night.

Make it a night to remember, not to regret!

Keep that hair in place! Hold up that hair with this beauty hack. Spray your bobby pins with hair spray before placing them in your hair. This will help with the hold.

Don’t blow the budget. Save money when it comes to the makeup. Kara Larkin Llifestyle has a great list of professional vs drug store makeup swaps still giving you a million dollar look!

Chicks before…. ah forget it. Take photos with your besties. While a boyfriend or prom date might be temporary, many of the friendships will hold strong through the ages – from college, to weddings, to babies and more. Grab some photos with your best girl friends (without the guy!) Barefoot Blonde has an incredible, editorial friend-shoot for some prom photo inspiration! Photography by Stephanie Sunderland.

Hold them up. No more pulling up on that strapless bra. A bra strap wrapped around your torso below your strapless bra will help keep your strapless bra in place and free from slipping! Genius. Thanks PureWow!

Don’t blink! Do your eye shadow before doing your foundation. Girl with Glam shows you how to make the most perfect winged eyeliner using tape – who would have guessed?! Practice a few times before the big night!

Talk with your hands. While a mani and pedi are nice, don’t break the bank on expensive acrylic nails. There are so many press on nails like these Ombre Glitter Press-On Nails under $5 from Forever21. There are 24 nails total, so just put a few extra in your purse should you loose one in the evening.

Walk on red; not the red carpet. Get designer looking shoes with red paint shoe bottom coat and restorer. I suggest stretching your shoes (see our tip below) and rubbing sandpaper to the bottoms (to prevent slippage) before painting them!

Get organized. Carry all that you need with help from the Anatomy of a Prom Clutch from My School Outfits. Have a perfume sample, your lipstick, safety pins, and blotting paper sheets!

Big girls don’t cry. Apply two coats of mascara. Layer waterproof mascara on top of your regular formula to make your mascara last longer. Our favorite mascara is L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara.

Dance in comfort. Get fancy with this bedazzled, glittery Converse tutorial from Love Maegan (website down)

Pin it correctly. Ladies, watch this video on how to properly pin a boutonniere from Snippet and Ink.

Pucker up! Go matte with your lipstick. Follow these steps from Beauty Tips for Her for making your lipstick last 8 hours. Powder is the trick!

The night sky. If you are in charge of the decor, a beautiful backdrop is a black felt curtain, string lights and star lanterns. (Source)

Say it with balloons. Grab balloons that announce the year. We love this friend-shoot from Seniorologie; it could be fun with the guys too! You can find numbered foiled balloons here.

Kissable lips. Gently to gently buff away flakes and hydrate lips with an exfoliating lip scrub. Having exfoliated lips will help keep your lipstick on prom night.

Don’t go hungry. Eat something and drink lots of water before going out for prom. If hosting a dinner night, finger food is good for snacking and keeping clothing clean. Consider this Epic Charcuterie and Cheese Board from Skinny Taste. The protein will be great before heading out the door!

Break in your shoes. Make sure to break in your shoes! Take a thick pair of socks, wear your new shoes, and use a hair dryer to blow on the tightest areas. Keep repeating until the shoes fit comfortably! Also rub sand paper on the sole of the shoe to prevent slipping on the dance floor!

Hide your money. Have your hands free and invest in this must have prom accessory: the garter purse. Hide extra money, your credit card, and even your phone!

Stay hydrated. Serve a party punch for the crew to sip while getting ready or taking photos. We love this recipe from Savor Home. Be sure to include a straw to protect lipstick!

Check it and forget it. Waiting until the last minute only ads stress. Take a look at the prom planning tips, from Sarah Jane. A to do list that goes as far as three months out!

Zits suck. Don’t let a pimple mountain ruin your night. Blushing Basics gives you a step by step tutorial on how to conceal a zit. Don’t pop it, hide it!

Etiquette 101. Don’t shy away or be afraid to eat in front of your date. Going to a fancy dinner for the first time? Here is a diagram with some basic rules of etiquette for your your formal dinning. Know which fork or spoon to use, which glass to pick up and how to pass the table and salt. (Source)

Also enjoy these creative Promposal Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Teacher Appreciation C is for Caffeine Printable

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March 30, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 1 Comment

Responsible for a Thankful Thursday? Trying to find something creative for teacher appreciation week? Pick up this free C is for Caffeine Printable!

C is for Caffeine Printable

C is for caffeine.

This is the printable I gave my girls teacher on the first day back to school for the new year. Who doesn’t’ need a little caffeinated pick me up after a long winter break?

Whether it’s coffee, tea or even chocolate, this C is for caffeine printable can be used on your teacher. Consider using it on a Thankful Thursday or perhaps it might make the most creative Teacher Appreciation Week Gift.

We would love to see your ideas. Leave a comment or upload a video under “Tried It” on Pinterest. Your ideas gives us creative juices for future work.

C is for Caffeine Supplies:

The supplies are really based up what you choose to gift your teacher. A few of the things we gifted are below.

You will also need a resource to print this. We suggest sending the order to Staples and printing on card stock. More on that below.

If you have a teacher that is a tea drinker, we really fell in love with this tea mug – how creative is that?

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I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

To Order Your Printables at Staples*:

Download and save your image from this post. (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
Return to Staples print service page.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing. Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
On the left column, choose add file.
Select upload.
Select done.
Give your job a name.
Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
Select add to cart.
Proceed to checkout. My total was $0.65 for one print. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
Enjoy!

*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.

Don’t forget our recent – 20 Punny Teacher Gifts with Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

We have so many additional teacher appreciation ideas. First enjoy these FREE Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these easy and creative Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Pin to Pinterest.

Stuck with You Teacher Appreciation Printable

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March 16, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 1 Comment

Ready for a thoughtful punny gift? We are back with this adorable Stuck with You Teacher Appreciation Printable. Pair with Scotch Expressions Ruler Design Masking Tape and gift for a teacher.

Stuck with You Teacher Appreciation Printable

While in the store the other day, we came across the cutest ruler design masking tape from Scotch Expressions. Though I had no reason for celebration, I had to pick it up for my girls’ teachers. I also wanted to pair a gift tag with some pun – I am glad I am stuck with you! As you know from my previous posts, I am a former teacher and always looking to show my kid’s teachers affirmations and thanks.

Always find a reason – Thankful Thursday

We made this as a Thankful Thursday gift. Just a creative way to show a teacher how much she is appreciation for no reason. It would also be cute as a Punny Teacher Gift Idea.

If you don’t have this masking tape, think of another item to pair with the gift tag. Glue, clear tape, candy, whatever is sticky and fun!

Stuck with You Supplies:

Your supplies are really optional, but these are the things we used for this Teacher Appreciation Gift.

Turquoise tulle
Turquoise curling ribbon
Scotch Expressions ruler design masking tape
Stuck on you printable (see below)

You will also need a resource to print this. We suggest sending the order to Staples and printing on card stock. More on that below.

Stuck with You Directions:

Some of these directions are based up my own resources. Your directions will vary based on the supplies you use to make your teacher gift.

Take your Stuck with You printable. Cut out the gift tag and punch or cut a hole in the top of the tag.

Cut about four inches of curling ribbon.

Next, string your ribbon through the Scotch brand tape and the gift tag. Tie a knot and curl with scissors.

Cut off some tulle. We used about three inches. Tie around the curling ribbon and make a cute accent to your bow.

Finally, have your child sign their name and gift to a teacher.

Enjoy.

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To Order Your Printables at Staples*:

Download and save your image from this post. (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
Return to Staples print service page.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing. Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
On the left column, choose add file.
Select upload.
Select done.
Give your job a name.
Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be landscape.
I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb cover stock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel.)
Select add to cart.
Proceed to checkout. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
Enjoy!

Ready for a thoughtful punny gift? Print this adorable Stuck with You Teacher Appreciation Printable. Pair with @ScotchProducts Ruler Design Masking Tape. #FrugalCouponLiving #ScotchProducts #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Don’t forget our recent – 20 Punny Teacher Gifts with Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

We have so many additional teacher appreciation ideas. First enjoy these FREE Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these easy and creative Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Pin to Pinterest.

Dollar Store Easter Decor

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March 10, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring Leave a Comment

Turn your seasonal Dollar Tree purchases into festive home decor with these Dollar Store Easter Decor and crafting ideas.

Dollar Store Easter Decor

Changing your decor for each season doesn’t have to cost a million bucks! To help your frugal and creative juices, we uncovered some of the best Dollar Store Easter Decor. Candy mason jars, plastic egg wreaths, and festive topiaries all made for just a few bucks. Inexpensive supplies turned into beautiful Easter decor.

Don’t forget! Also check out our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks – many ideas can be used for Spring and Easter decorating.

These glitter Easter cups are a cute way to display your dyed Easter eggs. | Handmade Charlotte

A foam wreath form plus eggs equals one cute Dollar Store Easter Decor. | Crazy Little Projects (Also see our Spring Easter Wreaths.)

You will never guess what these carrots were made out of!? You will want to make this Dollar Store Easter Craft, only $1! | Little House of Four (and for another cute idea, see how she turned them white too!)

Look how these Easter garden stakes became the best topiary accents with this upcycled Dollar Tree Easter craft. | Average Inspired

These Glow in the Dark Easter eggs require only eggs and battery-operated tea lights! | Frugal Coupon Living

Did you know that The Dollar Tree sells succulents? Make this adorable Spring Picture frame! Also seen in our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks. | The Homespun Hydrangea

GENIUS! Craft a Dollar Store wire cloche using a wire waste basket! Place over a nest. | The Gathering Place

Laurie does an amazing job with everything she touches including these Dollar Tree Easter mason jars. | Passionate Penny Pincher

We would never believe this tulip Easter wreath was made from materials at the Dollar Store until we saw similar items in our Spring Easter Wreath. Adorable with little cost. | The DIY Village

A small bunny with a big presence. Mod Podge and book pages make this adorable Dollar Tree Easter bunny. | Little Birdie Secrets

Three $1 vases make these pretty green ombre vases for spring. | Living Well Spending Less

Another cute idea from Laurie, this Easter floral vase is made from Easter Bunny Peeps and Jelly Beans – yum! | Passionate Penny Pincher

Wrap twine around an Easter egg for this Dollar Store spring craft. | Frugal Coupon Living

Stephanie made this adorable Dollar Store Craft – DIY Salt and Pepper Shakers turned into mini flower vases – don’t they look like something perfect for a farmhouse style kitchen! Also seen in our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks. | I Heart Organizing

We made these wash cloth bunnies in my classroom a few years ago (who am I kidding, over 10 years ago) and they were a hit! | That What Che Said

Using cellophane bags and tissue paper, create these carrots for a kitchen basket. You can even gift to teachers the Friday before Easter hits! | Smart School House

Use a mason jars to make these chocolate bunnies in a jar. Another cute way to decorate and then gift! | Simple Made Pretty

Turn your seasonal @DollarTree purchases into festive home decor with these Dollar Store Easter Decor ideas. #FrugalCouponLiving #DollarTree #Easter

This festive centerpiece is made with a watering can and Dollar Tree Easter supplies. Great way for the kids to get involved. | Ribbons and Glue

This Easter egg cone tree is fun and very easy to do! You will need a floral foam cone. | Sweet Floweret

Thumb tacks and eggs – you got me there! I never would have thought about that turning out so cute! | The Kim Six Fix

Make this DIY spring cupcake stand to display cupcakes or Easter decor. | Lindsay Ann Bakes

These Easter wands would be cute displayed in a glass vase! | So Easy Being Green

Also check out our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks – many ideas can be used for Spring and Easter decorating. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at this Farmhouse Easter Decor. Pin to Pinterest.

There is a Dollar Store Spring Easter Wreaths in this post. Pin to Pinterest.

Inspirational Spring Easter Wreaths

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March 3, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring 1 Comment

The best way to welcome a new season is to display festive decor on your door. Celebrate eggs, bunnies, flowers & moss with these Inspirational DIY Spring Easter Wreaths.

Inspirational Spring Easter Wreaths

“Hippity hop hop, Easter’s it’s way…”

Since we moved to DC, our front door decor has been lacking. Mostly because our wreaths didn’t fair well in the move but also because we went from having a front porch to a stoop. This means all my outdoor decor had to either be prepared only to last one year or had to have the ability to get wet. I went for plan A on most of the seasons, replacing my front door seasonal decor every year – no, it wasn’t the frugal way to go about things. However, I learned if I could craft my own projects, seasonal door decor because a little bit more affordable than buying a brand new wreath every year.

Spring Easter Wreaths

With myself in mind and you all secondary (chuckle… I cannot tell you how many posts are created because I am searching for something for our home), I found some of the best Inspirational DIY Spring Easter Wreaths for your front door. Let us all welcome flowers and eggs and wave good-bye to snow and frost!

Come on in Peter Rabbit, see you next year Elsa and Olaf!

Hometalk really went outside the box with this creative Spring Easter Wreath! Turn tulips upside down into a festive carrot wreath. | Hometalk

Grab your spring fabrics and two embroidery hoops. Add pom-pom tail to make the cutest Easter Bunny ever! This wreath is perfect for indoors. | Design Improvised

Welcome spring with this rainbow Easter egg wreath! Skip the mess of dying by using crepe paper instead! | The House that Lars Built (I think this is one of the most talented, creative blogs!)

This is a simple DIY spring Easter wreath with some Pottery Barn Inspiration. We love it. | Details Blog

Guess what makes this adorable Easter Bunny Wreath. Moss Ribbon. Add it to your craft cabinet. | House by Hoff

Jen is always so talented. Grab your plastic Easter eggs and Washi Tape for this spring Easter wreath tutorial. (Also seen in our Spring and Easter Home Decor Ideas.) | Tatertots and Jello

Brighten up your door with this DIY Spring Easter Wreath made using an incredibly easy simple paper flower technique. | Gathering Beauty

You will never guess what makes up these carrots…. and for some humor, I love how the bloggers incorporates dialogue in her images (get ready to giggle!) | Paint Yourself a Smile

This mama is the queen of tulip wreaths! How pretty is this peach Easter tulip wreath on a teal door? It makes me want to paint my door. | The How to Mom

Only two supplies required for this Farmhouse Egg Grapevine Wreath. It is incredibly simple. | Live Laugh Rowe

Is this not the cutest thing you have ever seen? This DIY Spring Chick Easter wreath requires only two supplies. We found 36 Easter Chicks available online. | Adventures and Play

Simple DIY hoop wreath that’s busting with tulips and a macrame detail. Modern but with a farmhouse touch. This technique used the twine took me back to my childhood friendship bracelet days. | Clumpsy Crafter

This spring pom pom wreath wrapped in twine is inspiring – perfect for any crafter. I would love to perfect a pom pom like that! | Lil Luna

How cute is this Easter wreath from Shelly? Adorable and springy and best of all, affordable, it is made from Dollar Store supplies! | 100 Things 2 Do

Get inspired by the multiple spring floral umbrella wreaths this Easter by Jill. (Also seen in our Spring and Easter Home Decor Ideas.) | One Good Thing by Jillee

The best way to welcome a new season is to display festive decor on your door. Celebrate eggs, bunnies, & moss with these DIY Spring Easter Wreaths. #FrugalCouponLiving #Easter

This blooming egg Spring Easter Wreath is homemade and fun! | A Pumpkin and a Princess

Guess what creates these natural flowers? This wreath is made of wooden spoons – who knew!? | Blitsy

Get square! Grab a frame and get crafting with this picture frame and Easter grass. | The CSI Project

If you sew, download this free bunny Spring Easter wreath pattern and tutorial. | Bustle and Sew

These flowers pop! This spring wreath is made entirely out of gift wrap! | Whimziville

How adorable is this Easter wreath stand? A quick and easy tabletop spring wreath with an organic feel. | The Art of Doing Stuff

We think you will also love these Free Easter Printables You Want this Spring! Pin to Pinterest.

Get inspired by this Inspiring Farmhouse Easter Decor. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Easter Egg Dying Ideas Outside of the Carton. Pin to Pinterest.

BBQ Grill Cupcakes – Father’s Day Idea!

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March 3, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer Leave a Comment

Looking for a fun dessert this Father’s Day? Perhaps a chocolate dessert on a lovely day? We love these easy to make BBQ Grill Cupcakes made with everyone’s favorite Betty Crocker Cake Mix and Icing!

BBQ Grill Cupcakes

Cupcakes are fun, individually wrapped treats we all know and love. We wanted to twist your typical cupcake for the BBQ grill. These make great desserts for picnic, Father’s Day, summer backyard events and more. Best of all, these cupcakes are easy, fun for little helpers, and will look like you slaved all day in the kitchen making them!

Ingredients:

You will also need

Directions:

First, preheat your oven and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

Prepare your cupcakes as directed on the box. (Gotta love this easy step!)

Separate your can of frosting into two separate cups.

Place a couple drops of yellow food coloring in one cup and a couple drops of red food coloring in the other cup and mix.

Place your star tip in the bottom of a large decorating bag.

Scoop your yellow frosting into one side of the bag and the red frosting into the other side of the bag.

Frost a swirl onto each cupcake and top off with your yellow sugar sprinkles.

Melt two cups of your chocolate melting candy in a microwave safe dish on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.

Scoop your all the chocolate into a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.

Next, lay your parchment paper out on the table and draw small 4 inch circles with lines across with your melted chocolate bag and let harden.

When your chocolate grill tops have hardened, place them gently on top of your cupcakes.

Cut small squares from your gum drops, place them on a toothpick to look like a skewer, and set it gently on top of your chocolate grill.

Add a couple orange mike and Ike’s and/or Junior Mints to each grill.

Finally, to make the grill marks on your hot dogs, dip the end of a toothpick into brown food coloring and press gently onto each orange Mike and Ike.

BBQ Grill Cupcakes – Father’s Day Idea!

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Ingredients

Betty Crocker chocolate cake mix
Betty Crocker whipped vanilla frosting
Wilton chocolate melting candy
Gumdrops
Mike and Ike’s
Junior Mints
Yellow sugar sprinkles
Brown, red, and yellow food coloring

Instructions

Preheat your oven and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Prepare your cupcakes as directed on the box.
Separate your can of frosting into two separate cups.
Place a couple drops of yellow food coloring in one cup and a couple drops of red food coloring in the other cup and mix.
Place your star tip in the bottom of a large decorating bag.
Scoop your yellow frosting into one side of the bag and the red frosting into the other side of the bag.
Frost a swirl onto each cupcake and top off with your yellow sugar sprinkles.
Melt two cups of your chocolate melting candy in a microwave safe dish on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Scoop your all the chocolate into a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.
Lay your parchment paper out on the table and draw small 4 inch circles with lines across with your melted chocolate bag and let harden.
When your chocolate grill tops have hardened, place them gently on top of your cupcakes.
Cut small squares from your gum drops, place them on a toothpick to look like a skewer, and set it gently on top of your chocolate grill.
Add a couple orange mike and Ike’s and/or Junior Mints to each grill.
To make the grill marks on your hotdogs, dip the end of a toothpick into brown food coloring and press gently onto each orange Mike and Ike.

If you are doing the Donuts with Dad thing, you have to make our Golf Donuts for Dad. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these DIY Father’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy our most recent Father’s Day Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Free April Fools’ Day Printables

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February 24, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: April Fools Day, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Spring 3 Comments

Download these free April Fools’ Day Printables for creative and easy April First pranks and practical jokes. Clean pranks for the office, kids, home and more.

Free April Fools’ Day Printables

“April Fools!”

Ahhh, that phrase is all too familiar! I love to love and I love to share jokes with my kids. My humor is always is fun and never meant to hurt or be at the expense of others.

April Fools’ Day is an annual celebration that takes place on April 1. Filled with playing practical jokes and shouting April fools at the unfortunate victims. This isn’t a new tradition. In fact, the first April Fools took pace in the 1500s when the C Gregorian calendar took over from the Julian calendar and the first day of the year moved from late March/early April to January 1st.

April Fools Day Printables

I gotta tell you guys. My future goal is to make you all April Fools Day printables! It was tough trying to find some adorable ideas and Free April Fools’ Day Printables. So stay tuned for future years, because this task is on my to do list for you all!

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Thanks to you, I’m no fool! Teacher Printable | Frugal Coupon Living

Pick up this plastic glasses, mustache and nose set! No Fooling! Anyone who nose you can see that you’re the best! Happy April Fool’s Day! | One Sweet Studio featured on Pizzazzerie

Hello, is it me your looking for? Put this up in the office, maybe on your front door and disappear when the family gets home! | Digital Mom Blog

Mirror Under Repair, Please Do Not Use. This prank works best in a public setting. A common use bathroom makes this mirror unavoidable when washing your hands. We could not find a printable, so we made you one. Download our free April Fools’ Day Bathroom Mirror Prank Printable.

Make a silly dinner with this April Fools’ Day dinner invite and menu. | Dixie Delights

Download this April Fools’ Day jokes fortune teller. | Bren Did

Put eyes on everything! Grab this free googly eyes printable. | Education.com

Pass out these department of silliness tickets! | Piikea Street

Add this printable to the office copier! ATTENTION: The copier repairman came in today and installed voice activation. To make copies, place the original copy in the machine and say “THREE COPIES.” There are many voices for the copier to recognize. On your first attempt, you may have to repeat your command several times until it knows your voice. MAKE SURE YOU SPEAK SLOWLY AND LOUDLY UNTIL IT BEGINS TO MAKE YOUR COPIES!!! Thank you. Download our free April Fools’ Day Voice Activation Copier Prank Printable.

Print your package of April Fools’s Day donut seeds – fill with Cheerios! | Printables 4 Mom

Another bag topper of Cheerios doughnut seeds. | Mama Cheaps

Print these insects to make a creepy-crawly April Fools’ Day bug prank! Just tape them to the inside of your lamp shade. When someone turns on the light, the silhouette will appear. | Say Yes (Update: It loolike like the printable on Say Yes is not working. We will let you know if it comes back. Until then, download our free April Fools’ Day Bug Silhouette Prank Printable.)

Speaking of bugs, grab this cockroach printable. Add it to your child’s lunch box – yuck! | Morena’s Corner

Learn where April Fools Day originated – informational printable for teachers and students. | Woo Jr.

Incorporate the pets with a fun little mustache printable – we would love if you shared your photos. Then go kiss your cat and thank your pet for a good laugh. | Mom Dot

Twin with your pet with your own printable disguise! | Measured by the Heart on Latter Day Lane

Fill a Krispy Kreme box with veggies like A Thrifty Mom – she has many cute ideas, but didn’t have a printable, so we made one. Download our free April Fools’ Day printable to tape on the inside!

These April Fool’s Day labels were used to wrap around disappearing ink but use how you like! | Oh Rubbish Blog

Use this funny face of Nicolas Cage from GQ and paste inside the toilet and other areas of the home/office. If you are creative enough, find a funny photo of a friend/co-worker/family member, and use that face instead! | Media Source

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Share some tearable puns in the office. | Dollar Store Crafts

Either at home or in the office break room, place pig snouts on the bottom of cups and mugs. As people drink, they won’t see the pig snout on the bottom of their cup. The Instructables didn’t have a printable, so we made one! Download our free April Fools’ Day Pig Snouts Printable.

Are you a teacher? This is a pretty cool free printable from Blair at Teachers Pay Teachers. Get a good laugh from those students who didn’t follow all the directions on this April Fools’s Day worksheet.