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2018 Regal Cinemas Schedule – $1 Summer Movie Express

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May 2, 2018 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Free, Hot Deals, Kids, Summer

The 2018 Summer Movie Express is back! With this program pat just $1 admission for kids to select titles at participating Regal Cinemas throughout the summer. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Institute.

The Summer Movie Express runs for 9 weeks with select titles playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All movies start at 10:00 am and tickets must be purchased at the theater.

Find more details and contact your local Regal Cinemas theater for program start date. The schedule may vary by theater, but here is the schedule that’s available at the Regal Cinema closets to me.

2018 Regal Cinemas Schedule:

Week 1
The Lego Movie
Alvin and the Chipmunks

Week 2
Sing
The Peanuts Movie

Week 3
The LEGO Ninjago Movie
Ferdinand

Week 4
The Secret Life of Pets
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Week 5
The Lego Batman Movie
Trolls

Week 6
Minions
The Boss Baby

Week 7
Paddington 2
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Week 8
Despicable Me 3
Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Week 9
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Kung Fu Panda 3

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Rainbow Popsicle Soap Recipe

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March 12, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

Rainbow Popsicle Soap Recipe

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How much joy would these bring to bath time? These Rainbow Popsicle Soaps are adorable and perfect for making scrubbing up fun! Layer bright colors, mix in a fun scent (like cucumber melon) and enjoy your homemade soap. These would also be great party favor ideas for a party or even nice to gift at a birthday party for someone on a budget!

Materials:

Cocoa butter block soap
Pink, orange, green, blue, and purple food coloring
Soap scent (we used cucumber melon, also consider an Essential Oil* like Lavender)
Small spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
Popsicle mold (also check the dollar store)
Wide craft sticks
Small sauce pot
5 empty clean soup cans
Knife

*See where I get my Essential Oils.

Directions:

Cut your soap block into about 10 large ice cube size pieces.
Place 2 soap cubes in each tin can.
Fill your pot about 1/4 way with water and bring to a boil on your stove.
Place one can in the boiling water to act as a double boiler.
Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until melted.
Add in 1 very small drop of your pink food coloring and 1/8 teaspoon of your soap scent (any more food coloring will stain your hands when using).
Spray a very small amount of a non stick cooking spray inside your molds.
Pour your pink melted soap 1/5 way up in your Popsicle mold, spray once with alcohol to prevent air bubbles.
Freeze for 5 minutes, then stick Popsicle stick into the center.
While your soap is in the freezer, place your next tin can with 2 soap cubes into the boiling water.
Add 1 very small drop of orange food coloring and 1/8 teaspoon soap scent, stir occasionally for 5 minutes.
Once melted, pour over your pink soap another 1/5 way and spray with alcohol.
Freeze for 5 minutes.
Repeat steps 4-6 with each color.
Once hardened, stick a Popsicle stick into each side of the soap to loosen, then pull out.
Please supervise children around soap and while using soap as this smells and looks yummy but is still soap!

Rainbow Popsicle Soap Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Cocoa butter block soap
Pink, orange, green, blue, and purple food coloring
Soap scent (we used cucumber melon, also consider an Essential Oil* like Lavender)
Small spray bottle of rubbing alcohol
Popsicle mold (dollar store)
Wide craft sticks
Small sauce pot
5 empty clean soup cans
Knife

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Instructions

Cut your soap block into about 10 large ice cube size pieces.
Place 2 soap cubes in each tin can.
Fill your pot about 1/4 way with water and bring to a boil on your stove.
Place one can in the boiling water to act as a double boiler.
Stir occasionally for about 5 minutes until melted.
Add in 1 very small drop of your pink food coloring and 1/8 teaspoon of your soap scent (any more food coloring will stain your hands when using).
Spray a very small amount of a non stick cooking spray inside your molds.
Pour your pink melted soap 1/5 way up in your Popsicle mold, spray once with alcohol to prevent air bubbles.
Freeze for 5 minutes, then stick Popsicle stick into the center.
While your soap is in the freezer, place your next tin can with 2 soap cubes into the boiling water.
Add 1 very small drop of orange food coloring and 1/8 teaspoon soap scent, stir occasionally for 5 minutes.
Once melted, pour over your pink soap another 1/5 way and spray with alcohol.
Freeze for 5 minutes.
Repeat steps 4-6 with each color.
Once hardened, stick a Popsicle stick into each side of the soap to loosen, then pull out.
Please supervise children around soap and while using soap as this smells and looks yummy but is still soap!

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Watermelon Pizza with Feta, Mint and Balsamic

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February 12, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Watermelon Pizza with Feta, Mint and Balsamic

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Watermelon season is still here. Did you know watermelon season is each summer from June to September. If you still have some leftover watermelon, consider this recipe – it’s light and delicious using watermelon, feta, mint, and balsamic. If you fear the kids or family will not like it, try it for lunch each day and limit your number of calories during the day! We are pretty big fans!

Ingredients:

Round Watermelon
Feta Cheese Crumbles
Mint Leaves (washed and dried)
Vanilla Balsamic Vinegar

Directions:

Rinse and dry your watermelon and place it onto a large cutting board.
Start at one end of the watermelon and start cutting it into 1″ sections to make round wheels.
Lay one of your watermelon wheels flat and make threw even cuts like a pizza.
Take a handful of mint leaves off the stems and place them right on top of your watermelon.
Sprinkle about a 1/8 cup of your feta crumbles on top of your watermelon.
Now drizzle your balsamic vinegar on top.

Watermelon Pizza with Feta, Mint and Balsamic

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Round watermelon
Feta cheese crumbles
Mint leaves (washed and dried)
Vanilla balsamic vinegar

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Instructions

Rinse and dry your watermelon and place it onto a large cutting board.
Start at one end of the watermelon and start cutting it into 1″ sections to make round wheels.
Lay one of your watermelon wheels flat and make threw even cuts like a pizza.
Take a handful of mint leaves off the stems and place them right on top of your watermelon.
Sprinkle about a 1/8 cup of your feta crumbles on top of your watermelon.
Now drizzle your balsamic vinegar on top.

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Take a look at our Grilled Watermelon Salad. Pin to Pinterest.

Have more watermelon, try this Summer Strawberry Salad with Watermelon. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy some of our favorite, Watermelon Cupcakes – Pin to Pinterest.

Summer Strawberry Salad with Watermelon

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November 15, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Summer Strawberry Salad with Watermelon

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The summer weather has hit and we are feeling the temperatures. In in effort to find the perfect summer salad, I wanted to share with you this delicious recipe. Blended with strawberries, watermelon, onions, tomatillos, olive oil, vinegar and mint, this salad is the perfect about of sweet, crunch and flavor! We think you will love it as much as our family!

Ingredients:

About 8-10 fresh washed strawberries
2 small tomatillos
1 small red onion
2 Cups sliced seedless watermelon
10 mint leaves
3 Tablespoons vanilla bean balsamic vinegar (or regular)
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to season
1/4 teaspoon diced garlic

Directions:

Wash and dry your fresh vegetables.
Slice your strawberries, tomatillos, and watermelon into bite-size pieces.
Dice your red onion.
Cut your mint leaves into long skinny strips.
Mix your fruits, vegetables, and mint together.
Now toss with your vinegar and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper and top off with a little extra mint

Summer Strawberry Salad with Watermelon

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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About 8–10 fresh washed strawberries
2 small tomatillos
1 small red onion
2 Cups sliced seedless watermelon
10 mint leaves
3 Tablespoons vanilla bean balsamic vinegar (or regular)
3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to season
1/4 teaspoon diced garlic

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Instructions

Wash and dry your fresh vegetables.
Slice your strawberries, tomatillos, and watermelon into bite-size pieces.
Dice your red onion.
Cut your mint leaves into long skinny strips.
Mix your fruits, vegetables, and mint together.
Now toss with your vinegar and olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper and top off with a little extra mint

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Homemade Backyard Spray

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October 21, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Homemade Backyard Spray

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Summer is here, so are the bugs! You want your kids to be protected from bites but, don’t want those harsh chemicals on them. A natural alternative is here and so much better for your skin! This Homemade Backyard Spray includes the soft feel and beautiful scent of Essential Oils. We used Lavender, but you can use other scents too including Citronella, a known bug repellent! Summer tip: On super hot days, Put it in the refrigerator for a bit then, spray on to help you cool off!

Ingredients:

Witch Hazel
Vegetable Glycerin
Distilled Water
Lavender Essential Oil (or other essential oil known to repel bugs*)
Optional: Citronella

Other Supplies Needed:

Measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Spray bottle (we love glass if you are using this long term!)

Directions:

Measure about 2 cups of witch hazel into the measuring cup.
Pour the witch hazel into your spray bottle then fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.
Remember to leave enough room to add the rest of the ingredients.
Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable glycerin to the spray bottle.
Add 10-20 drops of lavender Essential Oil to the spray bottle.
Shake the spray bottle until all the ingredients are well mixed.
Spray on your skin or in areas of your home you want to repell bugs. Repeat as needed.

*Essential Oils that can be used for the homemade spray include Citronella – a bug repellent, Clove, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Cajeput, Eucalyptus, Cedar, Catnip, or Mint

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Homemade Bug Spray with Essential Oils

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Witch Hazel
Vegetable Glycerin
Distilled Water
Lavender Essential Oil (or other essential oil known to repel bugs)

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Instructions

Measure about 2 cups of witch hazel into the measuring cup.
Pour the witch hazel into your spray bottle then fill the rest of the bottle with distilled bottle.
Remember to leave enough room to add the rest of the ingredients.
Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable glycerin to the spray bottle.
Add 10-20 drops of peppermint essential oil to the spray bottle.
Shake the spray bottle until all the ingredients are well mixed.
Spray on your skin or in areas of your home you want to keep bugs away from. Repeat as needed.

Notes

Essential Oils that can be used for bugu spray include Citronella, Clove, Lemongrass, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Cajeput, Eucalyptus, Cedar, Catnip, or Mint.

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Cotton Candy Cupcakes

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October 18, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Cotton Candy Cupcakes

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Not only are these bright and fun just like a cloud of cotton candy, but they taste just like cotton candy! We used cotton candy flavoring and food coloring to make these cupcakes perfect for a birthday party, after school celebration or any ole reason to have something yum!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Sticks softened salted butter
2/3 Cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoons Lorann cotton candy flavoring
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup milk
1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
1 can of vanilla frosting
Pink, blue, and purple gel food coloring

Materials:

Large mixing bowl
Baking cups
Cupcake pan
Mixing bowl
Hand or stand mixer
Measuring cups
3 small mixing bowls
4 decorating bags
Decorating tip kit-large star tip

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl beat together your butter and sugar until it has a whipped texture (about 1 minute).
Mix in your eggs and milk.
Now mix in your flour and baking soda.
Once your batter is mixed, mix in your cotton candy flavoring.
Separate your batter into 3 separate bowls, add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl to make 3 separate colors.
Scoop in 1 Tablespoon of each color batter to each baking cup.
Bake for 20 minutes then let cool.
While your cupcakes are cooling, separate your frosting to 3 separate bowls, and add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl to make 3 separate colors.
Scoop each color into a different decorating bag and cut the tips off the bags.
Remove the ring from your coupler base and drop the coupler into a empty decorating bag, cut the tip off the bag, and place your star tip onto the coupler, then place the ring back onto the bag.
Place your 3 frosting filled bags into the empty bag and twist the top.
Starting on the outside of your cupcakes, begin frosting in a swirl to the center of your cupcakes

Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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1 1/2 Sticks softened salted butter
2/3 Cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoons Lorann cotton candy flavoring
2 Eggs
1/2 Cup milk
1 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
1 can of vanilla frosting
Pink, blue, and purple gel food coloring

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
In a large mixing bowl beat together your butter and sugar until it has a whipped texture (about 1 minute).
Mix in your eggs and milk.
Now mix in your flour and baking soda.
Once your batter is mixed, mix in your cotton candy flavoring.
Separate your batter into 3 separate bowls, add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl to make 3 separate colors.
Scoop in 1 Tablespoon of each color batter to each baking cup.
Bake for 20 minutes then let cool.
While your cupcakes are cooling, separate your frosting to 3 separate bowls, and add 2 drops of food coloring to each bowl to make 3 separate colors.
Scoop each color into a different decorating bag and cut the tips off the bags.
Remove the ring from your coupler base and drop the coupler into a empty decorating bag, cut the tip off the bag, and place your star tip onto the coupler, then place the ring back onto the bag.
Place your 3 frosting filled bags into the empty bag and twist the top.
Starting on the outside of your cupcakes, begin frosting in a swirl to the center of your cupcakes

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These are fun for the summer! Don’t forget these Watermelon Cupcakes Recipe – Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy this yummy Sweet Southern Pink Lemonade. Pin to Pinterest.

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S’mores Campfire Cones

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August 7, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Summer

S’mores Campfire Cones

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We love this twist on a S’more especially if you are camping! These homemade S’mores Campfire Cones are so easy. Heat in an oven or over a grill (not an open flame) for the perfect S’mores Dessert! We think a great addition would be butterscotch chips!

Ingredients:

12 Sugar or Waffle Cones
1 bag Mini Marshmallows
12 oz Chocolate Chips
optional: Butterscotch Chips

Directions:

Fill each cone with marshmallows and chocolate chips.
Wrap in aluminum foil.
Head on the grill for 7 – 10 minutes. Keep away from direct flames. (This is also great in the oven!)
Unwrap and enjoy. Be careful as contents may be hot.

S’mores Campfire Cones

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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12 Sugar or Waffle Cones
1 bag Mini Marshmallows
12 oz Chocolate Chips
optional: Butterscotch Chips

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Instructions

Fill each cone with marshmallows and chocolate chips.
Wrap in aluminum foil.
Head on the grill for 7 – 10 minutes. Keep away from direct flames. (This is also great in the oven!)
Unwrap and enjoy. Be careful as contents may be hot.

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Also check out our Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

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Campfire Potatoes Recipe – Cooked on the Grill

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August 6, 2017 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe, Summer

Campfire Potatoes Recipe
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Going camping this summer, this Campfire Potatoes Recipe will be perfect for the great outdoors or your own backyard!

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb New Red Potatoes
1 large Onion
1 tbsp Minced Garlic
4 tbsp Butter
1-2 tbsp Worchestershire Sauce
1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

Slice potatoes and onion into 1/8 – 1/4″ slices.
Place on piece of aluminum foil large enough to fold over and to be able to roll up edges.
Top with garlic, butter, Worcestershire and cayenne.
Fold packet over and roll edges to close.
Leave on medium grill for 30 minutes or in 350 oven (in a pan to avoid messes) for 35-40 minutes.

Also check out our Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Foil Packet Meals for the Grill, Oven or Campfire. Pin to Pinterest.