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Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool, Elementary and More!

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: March 26, 2017
modified datt: May 15,2021

Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids

As a former teacher, I always loved getting my students to put together a cute, handmade Mother’s Day gift for their moms. Not only did they love the activity, but I loved getting to see the fun they had while they made a special gift to celebrate their moms! It’s so fun to be a part of a memory frozen in time. And as a mom myself, I can only imagine the joy that receiving those crafts brought to the moms of my students at home!

Since my love of teaching and all things arts and crafts lives on, I wanted to gather all of the best Mother’s Day craft ideas — specifically, Mother’s Day crafts for preschoolers and elementary students, because I worked with younger students when I was a teacher! From a hand print that will one day get larger, to a cute little face that will one day evolve, to a sweet little message that can be read over and over, every single one of these Mother’s Day arts and crafts activities for kids is sure to put a huge smile on Mom’s face. When I think back on my favorite Mother’s Day gifts from my own kids, they were all the handmade works of art that they made in school. There’s just nothing better than knowing they worked hard on an adorable gift for their mom!

Keep reading to browse some of the most perfect Mother’s Day Crafts for preschoolers, elementary schoolers, and younger kiddos in general to use in the classroom or at home this Mother’s Day. The kids will have a blast creating and crafting their special gifts, and Mom will be so delighted to see what they made!

Looking for more Mother’s Day inspiration for the kids? Don’t forget to visit our  DIY Mother’s Day Ideas too!

If you want the best mothers’ day gift I ever received (and with 5 kids, a lot of years, years of teaching and even more years of creating Pinterest I feel qualified to tell…), my kids made me this beaded wire rock picture frame. It was the cutest Preschool Mother’s Day Craft ever!

Supplies include: Acrylic Paint, a Thick Wire (1MM – 2.5MM  is a great size) and Large Hole Plastic Beads. No photographed, i personally added a mini clothespin to help keep the photo in place.

Does Mom love to bake and cook? I am so in love with this Mother’s Day recipe card holder craft. The Mother’s Day recipe is also so sweet! | Totally Terrific in Texas

How adorable are these hand and footprint vases for mom? | A Little Pinch of Perfect

Craft this adorable, artistic flower project with children’s faces and cupcake liners. | Source Unknown

Short on time? Print out these free Mom You are the World Printables! | Frugal Coupon Living

This is such an awesome idea – Homemade Perfume Spray for Mother’s Day! I can’t think of a mom that wouldn’t love a homemade perfume! | Hello Wonderful (see where I get my oils)


For the sweetest mom, make this Cupcake Mother’s Day Craft | I Heart Arts N Crafts

For the best grandmother or mother, make this badge with free printable! | Chica Circle

My Mom Is… How sweet is this printable for mom? It’s definitely something she will remember forever! | Happy Home Fairy

Share with mom this tea-rrific idea — our very own Teacup Mother’s Day Card! | Frugal Coupon Living

A bouquet doesn’t have to be full of fresh flowers. Hand prints last forever! Let the kids craft this Hand Print Flower Bouquet for their moms. | Daniz Designz

Create a photo backdrop with each child sharing why they love Mom! | Source Unknown

Here’s a Mason Jar Mother’s Day craft with hand prints. It’s so adorable and useful in the home, too! | Christina’s Adventures

I’m in love with this “Mom, you light up my life” lightning bug craft! | Crafty Morning

Check out this “Home is where Mom is” Mother’s Day popsicle stick craft, too! Every younger classroom has popsicle sticks on hand! | Crafty Morning

Create some pretty flowers with this Mother’s Day Handprint Craft! | Childcare Land

Blow kisses even when you are not there with this Mother’s Day canvas! Cut out photos and hearts and place them on a canvas or card stock. If you’re using paper, you’ll want to be sure to laminate! | Hora De Brincar E De Aprender

This is unique and fun — a Paper Collage bowl. I can’t believe how easy it is! | B-Inspired Mama

How adorable is this tree of love for mom? | Krokotak

This “I love you to the moon and back” Mother’s Day Craft is way too cute! | The Houndstooth Teacher

These are precious – who wouldn’t love a paint pot craft on their back patio? I know Mom will!| Discover. Learn. Connect.

We had so much fun with these painted plates for mom! | Frugal Coupon Living

These Mother and Child Homemade Necklaces let the kids and their moms match! | Mum in the Madhouse


Now for Mother’s Day breakfast! Grab this FREE Muffins with Mom Printable and Easy Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at our DIY Mother’s Day Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Need Father’s Day inspiration too? We love these Father’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool, Elementary and More! Pin to Pinterest.



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Muffins with Mom Muffin Recipes for Mother’s Day

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 1 Comment

published date: April 01, 2018
modified datt: May 15,2021

What better way to celebrate Mom than with the best muffin breakfast ideas for Mother’s Day? We’ve gathered the Best Tasty Muffin Recipes for your Mother’s Day Muffins with Mom Breakfast. Mmm, I can smell the fresh baked muffins already!

Muffins with Mom Muffin Recipes

Muffins with Mom Muffin Recipes for Mother’s Day

One of my favorite memories with the girls is when they were in preschool. The teachers would hold a Muffins with Mom and Doughnuts with Dad breakfast around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. They were such special moments for the kids and I and provided more than enough adorable memories. Plus, it goes without saying that the muffins were beyond delicious!

I took inspiration from those preschool Mother’s Day muffin breakfasts and put together my own list of the tastiest Muffins with Mom recipes that I hand-picked from across the internet. If you’re searching for the best Mother’s Day breakfast idea, I guarantee this will wow Mom on her special day! Accompany your muffins with fresh fruit, coffee, a mimosa, and/or any other breakfast treats that Mom loves. These make a great addition to your Mother’s Day brunch spread, too! Or if you’re planning to deliver breakfast to Mom in bed, muffins are the perfect option since they’re low on mess. We’ve included fruity muffins, savory muffins, healthy muffins, and more, so you can perfectly cater your Mother’s Day breakfast menu to Mom’s favorite flavors.

Want to complete the experience to truly make Muffins with Mom a unique and memorable event? Don’t forget our Muffins with Mom Invite – a free printable you can use for your breakfast with Mom! She’ll be over the moon seeing the special touches you and your family put into her breakfast celebration. Have fun with Mom, and enjoy!

What supplies will you need for these muffin recipes?

All of these recipes have their own tasty flavors that set them apart from the rest. However, if you’re looking for muffin basics to have on hand, you’ll generally want to have these ingredients. You’ll likely already have most of these ingredients, so once you select the muffin recipe that you think Mom will love, simply shop for the items you don’t have in the kitchen. The remaining ingredients depend on the individual recipes you’ll find below!

Most of these Muffins with Mom recipes call for…

  • Eggs
  • Milk (any milk you have on hand will do, including non-dairy milk like almond, oat, etc.)
  • A neutral oil or butter
  • Flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Muffin tins
  • Muffin liners (these are optional, but colorful muffin tin liners really jazz up the presentation of your special Mother’s Day breakfast! If you don’t have any on hand, you can grease your muffin tins with butter or a non-stick cooking spray.)

Cinnamon Roll Muffins | Some the Wiser

Bakery Style Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins | A Kitchen Addiction

Peach Streusel Muffins | Sally’s Baking Addiction


Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins | The Salty Marshmallow

Cornbread Stuffing Muffins | Jimmy Dean

Peanut Butter and Jelly Muffins | Sweet Tooth

Triple Chocolate Muffins | Sally’s Baking Addiction

Easy Chocolate Chip Muffins (with printable Muffins with Mom invite) | Frugal Coupon Living

Glazed Lemon Cranberry Muffins | Eat. Bake. Repeat

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins | Little Sweet Baker

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins | The Novice Chef

Paleo Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins | Frugal Coupon Living

The Best Ever Blueberry Muffins | Yammie’s Noshery

Orange Sour Cream Muffins with Zesty Orange Glaze | Damn Delicious

Cinnamon Apple Cider Muffins | Together as a Family

Strawberry Coffee Cake Muffins | Sugar and Soul

Apple Oat Muffins | Frugal Coupon Living

Banana Pecan Crunch Muffins | Spend with Pennies

Zesty Lemon Zucchini Muffins | Fannestastic Food

French Toast Cinnamon Roll Pull Apart Muffins | Yellow Bliss Road

Oatmeal Applesauce Muffins | Eating on a Dime

Welch’s Blueberry Fusion Muffins | Frugal Coupon Living


 

Muffins with Mom Muffin Recipes for Mother’s Day

Searching for more inspiration to make Mother’s Day truly special? Take a look at these Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool and Elementary Aged Children. Even the little ones can get in on the Mother’s Day celebrations and show their appreciation for Mom! Pin to Pinterest.

The fun doesn’t stop there! Enjoy these DIY Mother’s Day Ideas. From cards, to gifts, to special tasty treats, we’ve gathered all of the DIY Mother’s Day ideas that will wow Mom on her amazing day! Pin to Pinterest.

Muffins with Mom isn’t complete without an invitation to let Mom know about her special breakfast! Download this adorable Muffins with Mom Printable Invite to formally invite Mom to her Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch. Pin to Pinterest.



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Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft for a Tea-rrific Mom

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring 3 Comments

published date: April 02, 2018
modified datt: May 15,2021

Have a TEA-rrific mom? This Beau-TEA-ful handmade Tea Cup Mothers Day Card Craft is a precious activity for the kids or makes an adorable invitation to a tea party! Mom will love this Mother’s Day Craft for Kids!

Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft

Tea Cup Mother's Day Card Craft

Who doesn’t love the chance to celebrate Mom? (And as a mom myself, of course I’m totally unbiased!) Regardless of how much I love having a special day dedicated to moms everywhere, kids get so excited to express their appreciation and love for their moms, too. If your house’s day-to-day activities get as hectic as mine do, you’ll know there’s just not much time typically to stop and say how much we appreciate each other.

I know you all love our Mother’s Day resources as much as I love the holiday — one of our more popular posts is our Mother’s Day Preschool Crafts.  Since you all loved those curated Mother’s Day craft ideas, we wanted to come up with something creative and craft our own Mother’s Day Card Craft! This Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft is for a tea-rrific mom! I mean, whose mom doesn’t love relaxing with a hot cup of tea? Best of all, it’s simple and easy for the kids to create on their own or with Dad’s supervision. This Mother’s Day Card Craft uses upcycled egg cartons, scrapbook paper, and pipe cleaners. Even with it’s humble supplies, this Mother’s Day card for kids looks so impressive. Mom is sure to appreciate all the crafting work that goes into this special Mother’s Day craft!

Be sure to pick up our favorite tea bags! We think your mom will love them too – they make an amazing gift and perfect accompaniment to this Mother’s Day card craft!

Want to really take the tea theme to the next level on Mother’s Day? Have a Beau-TEA-ful Mother’s Day incorporating some of these Tea Party Ideas! Throw Mom a tea party with beautiful decorations, table settings, and tasty treats to make her day truly special.

Supplies:

  • 1 Cardboard Egg Carton
  • Watercolor Paints
  • 1 Sheet White Cardstock Paper
  • 2 Sheets Patterned or Colored Paper (scrapbook paper)
  • 1 White Pipe Cleaner
  • 2 Pipe Cleaners, any color
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • 2 Tea Bags
  •  Scissors


Directions:

1. First, cut 2 pieces of cardstock about 4”x 6” in size and cut 2 pieces of patterned/colored paper about 3”x 5” in size. We used white card stock and colored scrapbook paper.

2. When you have your paper cut, center each piece of patterned paper on top of each white piece, and glue down on them. These are your two cards.

3. Grab your egg carton. Use the bottom part of the egg carton and cut 2 of the egg holders from the end of the egg carton. Cut off one side of each egg holder, making sure to leave the other 3 sides intact. When you lay it down on the flat cut off side, it will look like a little round cup.

4. Once your teacups are cut, use the watercolors to paint each little egg holder cup any color you choose, we used blue and purple. Let these dry for a few minutes.

5. While your tea cups are drying, cut 2 pieces of the white pipe cleaners each about 3” long. Cut 1 piece each of the colored pipe cleaners about 3” long. Twist a white piece with each colored piece so you now have 2 pieces that looked striped.

Gluing Tea Cups Mother's Day Card Craft

6. Make each one into a small handle shape and glue each one to the egg holder cups. I glued one end on the inside top, and the other end to the outside so they look like cup handles.

7. Glue each teacup with the flat cutout side down onto the cards. Put one of the tea bags into each little cup and let the string dangle over it.

Gluing Tea Cup Mother's Day Card Craft

These make cute cards for Mother’s Day or anytime! They would be SO fun for a tea party, too!

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Tea Cup Mother's Day Card Craft


This Tea Cup Mother’s Day Card Craft is great for preschool kids and other school aged kids. We also think you will enjoy our Mother’s Day Preschool Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

We are pretty crazy over these DIY Ideas for Mother’s Day. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Muffins with Mom Ideas and Muffins with Mom Printable Invite! Pin to Pinterest.



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20 Creative Ways to Enjoy a Spring Break Staycation

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring, Travel 3 Comments

published date: February 17, 2019
modified datt: May 15,2021

Vacation from home! Check out the 20 best staycation ideas to enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. We’ve included staycation ideas you can easily drive to and ways to have fun on vacation right from the comfort of your home. Have fun!

Spring Break Staycation Ideas

Spring Break Staycation

You don’t need to shell out money to create a fun spring break vacation for the kids! This year and last year showed us that it’s important to learn how to have fun from the comfort of our homes. While we didn’t have much of a choice, we now know that it’s totally possible to have a blast without jet setting anywhere.

Whether you’re looking for creative ideas for your child’s spring break, activities for the summer, or just a few fun ideas for a long weekend, you’ll love these easy and frugal staycation ideas. Enjoy a holistay within your hometown and browse these 20 kid-approved activities!

From stargazing, to camping out in your backyard, to museum scavenger hunts and more, these Spring Break Staycation ideas are the best ways to make a vacation from home special!

What is a staycation?

Not all of us have the budget or willingness to take the family on a vacation every spring. Staycations bring all the fun of a great vacation into your very own home or hometown. They typically involve extra special activities that you might do when you’re on a real vacation, like camping in your own backyard or setting up a kiddie pool in the backyard.

Whatever your reason for enjoying these staycation ideas, let us know how much you love them in the comments!

Family Staycation Kit Digital Download

Looking for some fun ideas for a staycation at home? Grab this free Staycation Printable Pack to make it FEEL like your family is on a real vacation! Play tourist in your own town with these stay at home vacation ideas including a bucket list, menu planner, printable postcards, room keys, room numbers & more.

Add in the Science

Staycation ideas can be educational, too! During the week, have a day at home. Add in as many five minute science experiments as you can. The kids will have tons of fun getting to play scientist for the day!

Backyard Movie Theater

Pop some popcorn, plop together some pillows, put up a tent, string some lights… whatever it takes to make the coolest at home movie theater in your yard. Follow this DIY Backyard Movie Screen (from Simply Sprout) or pick up an outdoor movie screen for your evening.

Play Tourist

Play tourist in your hometown. Start by visiting your city’s visitor center and get creative with what new activities can fill your day. What new things do you want to see? Where haven’t you explored before? To really make your staycation fancy, book a hotel room for the night! Search places like Groupon for discounts and savings.

Baking Championship

Host a kids baking championship! Invite your kids’ friends or neighborhood pals to up the ante. Fill a basket with interesting ingredients for them to use or let them search the web for a recipe they want to make. You judge, determine the winner, and get to eat the food all at the same time… sounds like you’re winning! Adorable ideas for a baking party or championship from ikatbag.

Backyard Fire Pit

Make your entire dinner with just your fire pit! Can you tell we love food-related staycation ideas? Find camping recipes and make everything without using your kitchen. Two recipes we recommend are Camping Hot Dogs and Campfire S’mores Cones.


Go Geocaching

This activity is so fun, it will fill your whole day! Geocaching is the act of hunting for and finding hidden objects using GPS coordinates. Download the app and find hidden “treasure” in your town’s area. Learn more about how to geocache as a family on Frugal Mom, Eh.

Arts & Crafts Day

Host a whole day dedicated to arts and crafts! Take a look at some of these ideas – upcycled cereal box crafts, paint chip crafts, and  rainy day activities.  You also could pick up a craft supply set for a bunch of resources to help you get creative.

Picnic and a Discussion

Deepen relationships and learn a new fun fact about your loved ones! Have an Instagram-worthy picnic in your favorite grassy park. Picnics are a great opportunity to escape those everyday distractions like the doorbell, phone ringing, dog barking, and all the other things that interrupt quality time. Bring dinner conversation cards to start discussion and help you get to know your child and/or spouse better.

Backyard Campout

No need to venture into the woods — camp out in your own backyard! At night, you and your family can study the sky. Download the Sky Map App and study planets, stars, and constellations. Frugal Mom Eh has some creative ideas for backyard camping, as well.

Travel Abroad

Host an international vacation from home — no flight required! Choose a country you have always wanted to travel to. Eat food, plan activities, listen to music, and watch a movie. Of course, all of the eats and activities will be based on that country’s culture! Pick up a DVD from the library or watch something on Amazon Prime that relates to the country of your choice. Rick Steves has some great movies. Live, Life and Learning has a free printable passport you can use for your adventure with the kids. Every night of the week can be a different country!

Sleep Outdoors

Fill a truck or trampoline with pillows and blankets and have an outdoor campout under the stars! You can also see this idea in our Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids.  Source and Source

Memories

Tired of keepsakes piling up? Get Marie Kondo inspired and get organized. This can be organized by school year or can just be a place you toss in old mementos, concert tickets, photos, and more. You’ll spend the whole night reminiscing over special moments with your family. A Bowl Full of Lemons can help you get started.

Family Game Night

Have a family game night or even a family game day! You can play many of these fun Minute to Win It Game Ideas. Craft a trophy for the winner, come up with some tasty Family Game Snacks, and let everyone choose a game to play!

Take a Hike

Go explore the great outdoors! Do some research and find a great trail in your area. You can carry along this nature scavenger hunt. You can collect what you find and make natural art with your all your treasures. Also check out our Hiking Trail Bucket List in our outdoor camping hacks and tips.

Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt

Speaking of scavenger hunts, take a look at our dozens of Scavenger Hunt Ideas. We love this outdoor Flashlight Scavenger Hunt, perfect for staying up late and doing something memorable.

My Town Rocks

Rock hunting is the newest community adventure since Pokemon Go! Search your local town and area for rocks hidden by citizens just like you. Join local community boards to see places where rocks might be hidden and discover areas of your town you might not be familiar with. You and your family can paint rocks together to “hide” around your town and surrounding area to spread joy and brighten people’s day! More ideas on My Town Rocks.

Visit a Museum

Have you ever played a scavenger hunt in a museum? Kids can get bored with museums, especially ones they’ve visited before. Make your local museums exciting again and play a museum scavenger hunt game. Consider it a treasure hunt of portraits and paintings!

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Visit the Library

You can have SO much fun in your local library! Take a look at these 10 Quiet Library Games from Book Shark.

Virtual Museum Tour

Did you know many major museums offer virtual tours online? That means you can visit famous museums without ever leaving your home. Popular virtual tours include…

  • The Louvre Museum
  • The Vatican Museum
  • The National Air Force Museum
  • The National Gallery of Art
  • The Spy Museum
  • The British Museum
  • See more museums

Be a Summer Travel Agent

Now that it’s spring break, summer break is just around the corner! Think ahead and hash out your summer activities and bucket list while everyone is home. Research itineraries, daily activities, and more just as if you were a travel agent. Check out our Visual Summer Bucket List for some ideas. Pick up this free travel planning kit from Pinch a Little, Save a Lot.

Painting Projects

Get the whole family in on that painting project you’ve been putting off! Paint your dining room table, redo your dresser, or spruce up a chair. Tackle a family project or redo an entire bedroom. We love these farmhouse weekend projects that can done in a few days. Not only will you get things done, you’ll have so much fun bonding and treasure the memories for years to come.


Holiday Spring Break Ideas for Kids

Get ready for summer! Take a look at these Visual Summer Bucket List Ideas for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

No more moans of “I’m bored mom” when you prepare for your summer with these Summer Boredom Busters and Activities for Kids! Pin to Pinterest.



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Front Porch Ideas – Inspire Your Welcome This Spring!

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May 14, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Spring

published date: March 29, 2015
modified datt: May 14,2021

Inspire your welcome this spring. Cute and creative front porch decor ideas and curb appeal inspiration to make your house pop! Get all of these great ideas for front porch decor on Frugal Coupon Living.

Front Porch Ideas

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Spring cleaning season is just around the corner, and soon our house will be busy getting everything in order. As they say, out with the old, and in with the new! I love deep cleaning our house in the spring to refresh our space.

Once the pollen clears up a bit, we move outside and take spring cleaning to our yard and front porch. For a little extra spring refresh inspiration, I love these front porch decor ideas! All of these ideas for front porch decor are both creative and budget-friendly. Your neighbors will be so impressed!

How can you decorate your front porch?

Your front porch is the first thing people see when they approach your house, so it’s important to give that area special care. But livening up your front porch design doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg! Breathe new life into your front porch and jazz up your curb appeal with fun pops of color, lovely plants, and your pick of these front porch decor ideas that you can do yourself. Enjoy, and happy decorating!

Also visit our Inexpensive Backyard Landscaping Ideas on a Budget with ideas that can be transitioned to the front yard too!

Upcycle Old Furniture! Drawer Porch Planters from Beyond the Picket Fence and Drawer Porch Planters from My Love 2 Create

Recycle a Pallet! Looking for 4th of July themed front porch decor ideas? Try out this American Flag Pallet from The Pink Punk (this doesn’t appear to be the original source, but this link provides a great tutorial.)

Get Creative with Planters! This Planter Chandelier from DIY Show Off can be customized with any paint color to fit your front porch’s color scheme.


Accent a Small Corner! DIY Corner Welcome Sign from McCall Manor and Branch Ladder with Climbing Yellow Flowers from Ashbee Designs are beautiful front porch decor ideas that let you use every inch of your space.

Make a Porch Swing! This Headboard Porch Swing from The Rustic Pig makes it possible to make your own fun seating, perfect for relaxing. Love it!

Renew Your Front Door! Your front door is a visitor’s first impression. Make sure it looks its best with Howard Products SunShield Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection. It’s such a simple tip, but it makes doors look brand new! From Frugal Coupon Living

Design Your Patio Floor! Try this DIY Pattern Floor Design from Home Talk. So beautiful and creative!

Chairs that Pop! Find inspiration in these Apple Green Porch Chairs from Redbird Blue and Vintage Red Patio Chair from Addicted 2 DIY. I love a good pop of color!

Go Vertical! Incorporating beautiful plants and herbs into your front porch design doesn’t have to take up lots of space. Craft this Vertical Herb Trellis from Home Talk!

Show Off Your House Number! I love front porch decor ideas that are personalized for your home. Take a look at this Home Address Flower Pots from DIY Showoff, Home Address Bucket Planters from My Wonderfully Made, and  Home Address Flower Pots with Brass Numbers from Curb Alert Blog. This Framed Home Address (not pictured) from Kojo Designs is a great related option, too.

Create a Unique Table! This Milk Can Table and Top from Fussy Monkey Biz looks adorable and professionally made.

Make Your Own Seat! Try crafting this DIY Farmhouse Bench from The Creative Mom and Ceddar Bench from Daily Randomness. The supplies are cheap, and the tutorial is easy to follow!

Make Your Own Flower Pot! Put those unused fabric scraps to work. Make this Fabric Flower Pot from Homemade Interest for a cute personalized touch!

Brighten Up Entry Corners! I love the rustic look of these Galvanized Tub Flowers from Samplers and Santas.

Create a Place to Relax! I could stretch out with a good book on this DIY Day Bed from Apprentice Extrovert for hours!

Design Your Own Bright Planters! I love the classic design of these DIY Black & White Planters from Dimples and Tangles.

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Personalize Your Entry! Yay for more personalized front porch decor ideas! This DIY Monogrammed Door Mat from Live a Little Wilder adds a classy welcome for visitors to admire.

Are you inspired yet? Share your crafting achievements with us by adding “tried it” on Pinterest. Go here and upload your images!

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Looking for more ways to brighten up your home from the outside? Take a look at Curb Appeal Hacks To Increase Your Home Value – Pin to Pinterest.

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Make sure to check out our Inexpensive Backyard Ideas for Landscaping on a Budget. Pin to Pinterest.

Give some love to your back porch, too! Our Midsummer Night Patio Escapes are fun, frugal and creative. Pin to Pinterest.

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Innocent and Playful April Fools Prank Ideas

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March 26, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: April Fools Day, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring

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Innocent and Playful April Fools Prank Ideas – Pranks for the Office, Food Prank Ideas and fun Aprils Fools Day Home Pranks.

Innocent and Playful April Fools Prank Ideas

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When April 1st rolls around, some people ‘go the distance’ with pranks! It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt, feelings, physically or otherwise. So, keep it light and fun with this list we’ve put together. It’s full of playful and innocent pranks for your family, friends and co-workers. Googly-eyes on everything in the fridge will get lots of giggles as well as turning the milk blue! Your co-workers will be cracking up when you cover their entire desk in wrapping paper! Post signs about the new ‘voice activation’ system and have them speak into the keypads around the office! Create a balloon blitz at the front door to an office or bedroom. I’m not sure my kids would stay asleep through us moving them to the others bed but, that would be hilarious! However you celebrate April Fools Day, make your pranks innocent and playful!


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April Fools Pranks with Food

Turn the Milk Blue like Kid’s Activities Blog 

KFC Dinner Prank from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons 

JELL-O Worms Fun from A Little Project

 Fake Roach Lunch from Morena’s Corner 

Chocolate Chip Cookies (Black Bean White Potato Cakes) from 4 Jacqs 

Sunny Side Up Egg Cookies from Pint Sized Baker

Orange Juice (Kraft Cheese Juice) Photo Credit

 Treat instead of a Fruit Cup from Come Together Kids

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April Fools Pranks for Work

Wrap a Co-Workers Office with Gift Wrap Photo Credit

Bring Breakfast into the Office (Veggies instead of Donuts) Photo Credit

Fill a Buddies Home Screen with a Bunch of Internet Explorer Icons Photo Credit 

Fill Your Bosses Office with Balloons Photo Credit 

Voice Recognized Door from @BTPCambridge

Slash your Co-workers tires (not really) with photos of Slash Photo Credit

Make a Fish Tank of the Desk Drawer Photo Credit

Bieber Attack, Cover the Office of Photos of a Meme or Famous Celebrity Photo Credit

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April Fools Pranks for Home

Replace The Heads in Family Photos Photo Credit 

Submerge Waterproof Items in an Upside Down Cup Photo Credit 

Place a Dollar Troll Face in Your Child’s Textbook Photo Credit

Cover Bar Soap with Clear Finger Nail Polish from Lady Create a Lot 

When your kids are sleeping, switch them to each other’s beds!

Decorate the Refrigerator Contents with Eyes Photo Credit 

Tell the kids you made BROWN-Es for dessert. Idea from The Thrifty Ginger

Morning Surprise – Balloon Drop/Saran Wrap in the Face from Not So Idle Hands 


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Run to the Dollar Tree and grab these 13 April Fools’ Day Pranks for $20! Pin to Pinterest.

Print this for a teacher – I’m No Fool April Fool’s Day Printable! Pin to Pinterest.

 

We have more! Take a look at all of these Free April Fools’ Day Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

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Dollar Store Easter Decor

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March 24, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring 2 Comments

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

Dollar Store Easter Decor

Beautiful Easter decor for spring 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. You and the kids can create candy mason jars, plastic egg wreaths, and festive topiaries, all on the cheap. Read on to see how to easily turn inexpensive supplies into beautiful Easter decor.

Plus, don’t forget to check out our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks – tons of these ideas work great for Spring and Easter decor!

DIY Glitter Egg Cups

What a cute and simple DIY Easter decoration! These glitter Easter cups are an adorable way to show off your Easter eggs. | Handmade Charlotte

DIY Plastic Egg Wreath

A foam wreath form plus eggs equals one amazing DIY Easter decoration. Each kid can make their own for their door! | Crazy Little Projects (Also see our Spring Easter Wreaths.)

DIY Carrot Easter Decor

Can you guess what these adorable carrots are made out of? You might be surprised! Make this Dollar Store Easter Decor Craft for the low price of only $1!  | Little House of Four (and for another cute idea, see how she turned them white!)


Easter Garden Stakes

Check out how these Easter garden stakes can become beautiful topiary accents for your home with this upcycled Dollar Tree Easter decor. | Average Inspired

Glow in the Dark Easter Eggs

Glow in the Dark Easter eggs are such a fun DIY Easter decoration. All you need are eggs and battery-operated tea lights! | Frugal Coupon Living

DIY Spring Picture Frame

Yes, really — The Dollar Tree sells succulents! Craft this adorable Easter decor Spring Picture frame with succulents on the cheap. Also seen in our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks. | The Homespun Hydrangea

DIY Wire Cloche

Sooo smart! Make your own Dollar Store wire cloche with a wire waste basket! Place over a nest or other Easter decor. | The Gathering Place

DIY Easter Decoration Mason Jars

Laurie made these Dollar Tree Easter mason jars, and now I have to make them too. The little animal toppers are too cute! | Passionate Penny Pincher

Tulip Easter Decor Wreath

Can you believe this tulip wreath can be made with Dollar Tree items? This Easter decor is similar to our Spring Easter Wreath, too. An adorable DIY Easter decoration for a small price. | The DIY Village

DIY Easter Bunny

This tiny bunny makes a statement. You will need Mod Podge and book pages to make this adorable Dollar Tree DIY Easter decoration. | Little Birdie Secrets

DIY Ombre Vases

Transform these $1 vases into the most beautiful green ombre vases for spring. You might be inclined to keep this Easter decor craft around, even after Easter Sunday! | Living Well Spending Less

DIY Floral Vase Easter Decor

Yet another cute DIY Easter decoration idea from Laurie! This floral Easter vase is made from Easter Bunny Peeps and Jelly Beans – yum! | Passionate Penny Pincher

DIY Twine Easter Eggs

Wrap twine around an Easter egg for this super simple DIY Easter decoration. | Frugal Coupon Living

DIY Mini Flower Vases

Stephanie made this adorable Dollar Store Craft – DIY Salt and Pepper Shakers turned into mini flower vases. They look straight out of a lovely farmhouse kitchen! Adjust the color to whatever matches your Easter decor. Also seen in our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks. | I Heart Organizing

Washcloth Bunnies

When I was in school, we made these washcloth bunnies. The whole class loved them! Make this fun DIY Easter decoration with your kids. | That What Che Said

DIY Cutie Carrots

All you need are cellophane bags and tissue paper to create this DIY Easter decoration. Send them to school with your kids to give to their teachers on the Friday before Easter! | Smart School House

DIY Chocolate Bunnies in a Jar

Use regular mason jars to craft these chocolate bunnies in a jar. Decorate with your family, then send them off as gifts! Your kids will love getting one, too. | Simple Made Pretty

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DIY Easter Decoration Centerpiece

This festive Easter decor centerpiece just needs a watering can and a few other Dollar Tree supplies. Your kids will love getting involved to craft this one. | Ribbons and Glue

DIY Easter Decor Egg Tree

This DIY Easter decoration is such a fun and easy craft to make with the family. You will need a floral foam cone and a few extras. | Sweet Floweret

DIY Thumbtack Eggs

Can you believe thumbtacks and eggs are all you need for this beautiful DIY Easter decoration? I never would have thought of this Easter decor idea! | The Kim Six Fix

DIY Spring Cupcake Stand Easter Decor

Pick your spring color and make this DIY spring cupcake stand! Use it to display cupcakes, Easter decor, or anything you want! | Lindsay Ann Bakes

DIY Easter Wands

Your kids will love running around with these Easter wands! They would be cute on display in a glass vase, too! | 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.



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DIY Father’s Day Ideas

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March 20, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, Spring, Summer

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DIY Father’s Day Ideas

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We love these Father’s Day Ideas for the kids. Best round-up of bloggers around the web and ideas to make your Father’s Day memorable and frugal!

BBQ Seasoning Cricut SVG File and Mason Jar Craft on Frugal Coupon Living

DIY Cricut Rock Father’s Day Photo Frame from Frugal Coupon Living

Father’s Day Chalk Art for Dad on Crafty Texas Girls

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Father’s Day Tool Belt on Simply Sprout Educate

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Father’s Day Tool Box with Git Tag printable on Frugal Coupon Living

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Tie Banner and Father’s Day Tie Printables on Frugal Coupon Living from Amanda’s Parties to Go

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Father’s Day Printables and Gift on 36th Avenue

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Father’s Day Banner on Modern Parents Messy Kids

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We Love Dad Shadow Art Tutorial on Crafty Gator

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GRRReat Pirate Father’s Day Card on Crafty Morning

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Dad’s Stache Jar from Thoughts from Alice

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Daddy Ties Printable from The Crafting Chicks

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DIY Father’s Day Goodie Bag from Little Family Fun

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Dad Wreath Tutorial from Home Made

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Wallet for Dad with Printables on The Dating Divas

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Father’s Day Descriptive Printable from Simply Sprout Educate

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DIY Father’s Day Printable Book from Tiny Me

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Hershey’s Fathers Day Tie from The She Made

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Father’s Day Secret Stache Gift Bag on Marvelous Mommy

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Father’s Day Spatula on Crafty Morning

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Super Dad Pop Box Set from Lil Luna

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Superdad Father’s Day Printable Cards from I Heart Nap Time

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Generations Photos found on Pinterest

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Personalized Photo Bookmarks for Dad from Simple as That Blog

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Fathers Day Candy Bar Poster from Lil Luna

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Scrabble Photo for Dad from Just Another Day in Paradise

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Tee-rrific Bag Topper for Dad on Tater Tots and JELL-O

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We Are Nuts About You Daddy on Place of My Taste

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Save these Free Father’s Day Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget these Father’s Day Craft Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Also enjoy this Donuts with Dad Printable! Pin to Pinterest.

Also don’t forget our DIY Mother’ Day Ideas – Pin to Pinterest.

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We love these Father’s Day Crafts for Kids: Preschool, Elementary and More! Pin to Pinterest.

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

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