Summer Archives - Page 3 of 36 - Frugal Coupon Living

Patriotic Red, White and Blue Printables – July 4th and Memorial Day

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

May 19, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Summer 3 Comments

Celebrate Independence Day! Download and print these free patriotic red, white and blue printables for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and even Veterans Day.

Red, White and Blue Printables

I love a party but I hate to make it complicated. Having preteen girls has made it such a blessing. There is little planning ahead and I can have them jump on line and grab free printables for our gatherings. We found some of the best red, white, and blue free printables. Download and print to top off your own celebration for the Fourth of July, Veterans Day, and Memorial Day!

Printing Tip: I hate to waste my printer ink, especially with large print jobs. I find Staples Print Services so easy and frugal. I upload my printable, select the quantity and pay online. Then I pick up in the store. It really is so easy and very affordable!

Take a look at our Fourth of July Hacks and Tips, Fourth of July Recipes, and our Red White and Blue Foods.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Grab these stars and stripes ice cream cone wraps from Chickabug.

Get the free printables to make these simple DIY 4th of July goodie bags from Tell Love and Pantry.

Make enchanting July 4th mason jar lights in 5 minutes with this free printable design from A Piece of Rainbow. Perfect as party decor and centerpieces!

Print off these adorable hot dog trays from The House that Lars Built for your 4th of July celebrations!

Download from Handmade Charlotte and print these free stitching cards for your kids to work on this 4th of July! Cute while waiting for fireworks or perhaps use as a party display and hang on a string as a banner!

It’s not a party without an invitation. Choose your favorite 4th of July party invitation to download and print for free from Fun Loving Families.

Simply Everyday Moms has a safe way for your young ones to enjoy the fourth of July. Make your very own Fourth of July DIY confetti poppers!

Studio DIY has fun and festive fireworks sunglasses you can print and glue together!

Print your very own patriotic windsock from Everyday Dishes. Just add curling ribbon and you are all set!

The House that Lars Built has adorable printable bandana tags. Create a sweet and patriotic hostess gift for Fourth of July with baskets of berries wrapped in faded bandanas.

Hand out these sparkler packs to your guests on Independence day! Printable on Lovely Indeed.

Download this free patriotic printable to add meaning to your 4th of July decor. Bill of Rights printable on Aspen Jay.

Enjoy this 4th of July I spy printable from Kleinworth Co. This printable will keep the kids busy while they wait for the fireworks this Independence Day.

Stars and stripes forever! Download this free bunting banner from Hello Little Home.

Make your own decor for the Fourth of July with free hand lettered cut files (for Silhouette or Cameo) from Persia Lou.

But seriously… how cute are these festive rocket Fourth of July pencil toppers from Goh Likim?

BINGO! Save these Bingo boards from Alice and Lois to add festivity and fun to your Independence Day celebration.

Make your own red, white and blue paper chain with these free printables from Love the Day.

Get your Fourth of July tablescape ready with these patriotic country fair printables from Hostess with the Mostess. Photos from Glue Stick Blog.

These pretty Hand Lettered Fourth of July Wall Art Prints will go great with your patriotic decor! Comes in three different designs from Printable Crush!

Explore these explosive recipes for your Fourth of July. Pin to Pinterest. (Also see our red white and blue foods.)

Also check out these Fourth of July Hacks and Tips for your party needs. Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Get inspired these with Back to School Ideas.

Also access our Free Frugal Coupon Living Printables to help you find joy through embracing the chaos of motherhood more easily!

Stay in the know with daily deals, recipes, crafts, life hacks and seasonal content on Frugal Coupon Living. Receive this and more in your inbox.

Hot Dog Easy Beef Kabobs

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

May 13, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer Leave a Comment

Hot Dog Easy Beef Kabobs. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions and the recipe are my own.

Hot Dog Easy Beef Kabobs

Cooking for five kids can be a challenge. Quantity is obviously quite difficult, but even more difficult is matching everyone’s taste buds. Because my kids all have different desires when it comes to dinner, I love kabobs. Kabobs are perfect for personalizing a recipe. One kids doesn’t prefer fruit, while another child wants a skewer loaded up with veggies (yes, I have a kid that loves their vegetables!)

In prep for a summer BBQ, we came up with an easy and tasty grilling kabob to satisfy the taste buds of your kids (and spouse!) This recipe is not only perfect for the home or a seasonal celebration, but add it to your stash of Camping Recipes for your next adventure to the great outdoors!

Bamboo Skewers Tip: Did you know? Soak your bamboo skewers in a container of water, 30 minutes to 24 hours, before adding your food. This helps the skewer not get burnt when it’s on the grill! Good the food, not the skewer!

Love to entertain?

Sam’s Club sells a great variety of Tyson products, perfect for summer grilling, including the Ball Park® Beef Franks we used in our summer kabob recipe. Also pick up their Hillshire® Smoked Sausage and Tyson® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts. Stocking up at Sam’s Club on the club pack sizes makes preparing for warm weather grilling so much easier!

Hot Dog Kabobs Ingredients:

Ball Park Beef Franks
Fresh pineapple rings or cubes
Bacon
BBQ sauce

Marinade Ingredients:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Supplies:

Skewers
Basting brush
Grill or fire pit
Freezer bag
Measuring cup

Save this recipe for later. Print your recipe and add it to your recipe box or recipe binder! This is my favorite Recipe Binder – I get tired of printing the same recipe over and over. A binder keeps me organized and gives me a place to store my recipes.

Hot Dog Easy Beef Kabobs

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Scale

Ingredients

Hot Dog Kabobs:

Ball Park® Beef Franks
Fresh pineapple rings or cubes
Bacon
BBQ sauce

Marinade:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Cut your hot dogs into quarters, cut the pineapples into cubes and cut each bacon slice in half.
2. Place a hot dog onto your skewer, push it down towards the bottom but leaving enough room to hold the skewer.
3. Now place a pineapple onto the skewer next to the hot dog.
4. Fold 1/2 a piece of bacon into thirds and slide on next to the pineapple.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 until your skewers are full.
6. In a small measuring cup, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and garlic powder.
7. Place the skewers intros a freezer bag and pour the marinade onto the skewers, making sure each one is coated.
8. Grill or cook your skewers over the fire pit until the bacon is fully cooked.
9. Brush on BBQ sauce with a basting brush for the last couple minutes of cooking and enjoy!

Recipe Card powered by

Preparing for this recipe is incredibly easy. Make the skewers yourself or have the kids help. Kids will love laying their own kabobs. It allows them to help int he kitchen and also personalizes their dinner.

Hot Dog Beef Kabobs Instructions:

First, cut your Ball Park Beef Franks into quarters and set aside.

Next, cut the pineapples into cubes and cut each bacon slice in half. Set aside.

Place a hot dog onto your skewer, push it down towards the bottom but leaving enough room to hold the skewer.

Now place a pineapple onto the skewer next to the hot dog.

Fold 1/2 a piece of bacon into thirds and slide on next to the pineapple.

Repeat steps 2-4 until your skewers are full.

In a small measuring cup, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and garlic powder.

Place the skewers intros a freezer bag and pour the marinade onto the skewers, making sure each one is coated.

Grill or cook your skewers over the fire pit until the bacon is fully cooked.

Brush on BBQ sauce with a basting brush for the last couple minutes of cooking and enjoy!

Save on your summer needs!

Make sure to open your Valpak envelopes for details on special offers available for Sam’s Club members. If you join Sam’s Club, get a $20 gift card when you sign up for a $45 Sam’s Club annual membership. For a busy mom, like myself, their Club Pickup is amazing. Order online and pick up at your club. They also offer Scan & Go. Pay from your phone and skip the checkout line for a faster shopping experience!

Additionally, Ball Park Hot Dogs will be $1.50 off at Sam’s Club from 5/8 – 6/2 with Sam’s Club Instant Savings.

For camping or an outdoor summer BBQ, add these Easy Hot Dog Beef Kabobs to your list. Paired with bacon and pineapples, they are the perfect family dinner @BallParkBrand #SamsSummerSavings #TysonGrilling

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final beef kabobs recipe. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

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

American Flag Cake – Fourth of July Cupcakes

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

May 7, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer 2 Comments

Twist your traditional American Flag Cake with these Fourth of July cupcakes. Everyone gets their own dessert and you don’t have to supply a knife and plates – cleaner and individual size only means you can ask for seconds! More please!

American Flag Cake – Fourth of July Cupcakes

What is it you always make for July 4th? One traditional recipe we make is Red, White, and Blue Dipped OREOs. They are easy and who doesn’t love a good OREO recipe.

When gathering your Fourth of July Recipes, you will want to have the traditional American Flag Cake – I mean what’s more patriotic than stars and stripes. In this case, we gift you the adorable food craft of mini cakes – aka Fourth of July Cupcakes. These are the perfect touch of Red, White and Blue to add to your food table!

These American Flag Cupcakes are tasty, easy, but also add decor to your July fourth tablescape knocking two birds out with one stone!

See another American Flag Cake idea in our Red, White and Blue Foods for July 4th!

No many ingredients are necessary. We prepared our own vanilla cupcakes, but if you are feeding a crowd, most grocery stores will make vanilla cupcakes for you. Just ask them to hold the icicng and decorations.

American Flag Cupcakes Ingredients:

Prepared Cupcakes
White vanilla frosting
Twizzlers Pull ‘n’ Peel Candy
Blue Chocolate Pearl Candy (we used Navy Sixlets)

Use leftover Twizzlers to make our Go Fishing Cakes or Giant Squid Cupcakes.

Save this recipe for later. Print your recipe and add it to your recipe box or recipe binder! This is my favorite Recipe Binder – I get so tired of printed the same recipe over and over.

American Flag Cake – Fourth of July Cupcakes

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Ingredients

Prepared Cupcakes
Vanilla Frosting
Twizzlers Pull-n-Peel Candy
Blue Chocolate Pearl Candy (we used navy Sixlets)

Instructions

First, frost your prepared cupcakes with the vanilla frosting.
Next, place 6 blue candies on the top left corner of the cupcakes.
Pull apart the pull-n-peel candy so the strings are individual. Cut five pieces to fit across one cupcake. Since the cupcake is rounded, the top two pieces will be slightly shorter.
Carefully, place your rope candy so you have white frosting in-between each layer.
Finally, repeat step 3 for the remaining cupcakes.

Serve and Enjoy!

Recipe Card powered by

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

American Flag Cake Directions:

First, frost your prepared cupcakes with the vanilla frosting.

Next, place 6 blue candies on the top left corner of the cupcakes.

Pull apart the pull-n-peel candy so the strings are individual. Cut five pieces to fit across one cupcake. Since the cupcake is rounded, the top two pieces will be slightly shorter.

Carefully, place your rope candy so you have white frosting in-between each layer.

Finally, repeat step 3 for the remaining cupcakes.

Serve and Enjoy!

Celebrating? Check out the best July Fourth Hacks, Tips and Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

Make sure to also visit our Red, White and Blue Foods for your Fourth of July Table! Pin to Pinterest.

Backyard Movie Ideas for the Outdoors

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

April 14, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer 6 Comments

Create the ultimate movie party in the great outdoors with these Backyard Movie Ideas. Tasty recipes, comfortable seating hacks, movie decor tips and more.

Backyard Movie Ideas

It’s impossible for me to think about the movies without singing the song “Let’s All Go to the Lobby…” While the lobby isn’t found in this list of Backyard Movie Ideas, concession stands are!

Delicious things to eat; The popcorn can’t be beat. Tasty recipes to keep your audience fed. Popcorn bars, candy boxes, watermelon on a stick, and more. Snuggle closely with these comfortable seating hacks and relax in a comfortable ambiance of theater movie decor and lighting, only outdoors!

To get ourselves a treat. Treat yourself and your audience with this list of ultimate outdoor movie party ideas. Decorate with string lights, marquees and even glow stick balloons. Create a memory they won’t forget!

Outdoor Movie Night Ideas

Make your own beverage station with this DIY Party Beverage Tub. Comes with two SVG File options you can personalize.

Grab your chips, bagged popcorn and cotton candy. How adorable is this upcycled DIY palette concession stand? | Hijacq Your Party

Have a popcorn bar with all the fixings and seasonings… nuts (be aware of allergies), Reese’s Pieces, Swedish Fish, gummy bears and M&Ms. See our Popcorn Recipes. | Unoriginal Mom

Speaking of popcorn, these Popcorn Cupcakes make a really nice treat!

Pull out the air mattress and the pillows – it’s a bed in the back yard which makes very comfortable seating. | A Girl and a Glue Gun

Good with a tool? Make your own DIY backyard movie seats! | Not Just a Housewife

Set the ambiance with lights. This is a very easy tutorial on how to string lights from natural elements like tree limbs using galvanized buckets and concrete. | Ida klipper och klistrar (in English)

There more ideas for seating. Use an inflatable pool as a place to lounge! No ants, no itchy grass! | My Frugal Adventures

Using a felt letter board, have a marquee annoucing the showing! | In Honor of Design

Follow this DIY Backyard Movie Screen or pick up an outdoor movie screen for your evening. | Simply Sprout

If this is a frequent activity, or if you have a rather impression garden, turn an arbor into a movie screen! So impressive and beautiful, the directions are very detailed. | The Horticult

Make trays for your food using grocery store carboard flats and ribbon. | Party Like a Cherry

Put watermelon on a stick for hot summer nights! Take a look at our watermelon recipe for hot nights. | Chiarapassion

You could also use a Dollar Tree shower caddy to keep snacks neat, organized and spill free. | One Crazy House.

Print your general admittance with these free backyard movie ticket printables. | Dabbles and Babbles

Up for the challenge? Make your own Popcorn Pinata with free popcorn sign printable for the occasion! | Press Print Party

This is such a creative hack for a Backyard Movie Night. Use an upside down cabinet shelf to organize candy at a concession stand with candy. | Martie Duncan

Make your own Movie Marquee with this tutorial. You will need 3D cardboard letters to get started. | The Sits Girls

Turn your backyard into a drive in movie theater with this cardboard box car tutorial. | Just Add Confetti

Did you know you can turn your smart phone into a movie projector? Make your own form Thrift Diving or this projector attaches to your smart phone.

Make it a place of comfort by including Off Inspect Repellent. Also, Off shares a tutorial on how to make this Movie Night Sign.| OFF!

If hosting, remind everyone to “take a seat,” “stay warm,” “take a sheet, grab a seat” or “snuggle up” with a blanket basket. A mini chalkboard can share you message. Take a look at our Chalkboard Art tutorials. | You Plus Me for Always

Add a little light and festivity, put out mason jars filled with glow sticks. | Dukes and Duchesses

Prepackage your treats with individual snack boxes. | 100 Layer Cakelet

Need lighting? Incorporate glow stick balloons with this tutorial for your outdoor movie decor. | Say Yes

Movie Tickets paper chains add to your movie themed party decor. | Pam Garrison

Add games with these DIY Backyard Games for Adults and Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Family Game Night Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Another summer theme is our Raging Good Time Kids Glow in the Dark Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Patio Ideas for the perfect Midsummer Night. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out this Visual Summer Bucket List. Pin to Pinterest.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe – Beach Snacks

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

April 13, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer 3 Comments

Beach friendly food is important when traveling to the sand and sun. This Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe with ranch seasoning mix is easy to prepare, extremely tasty, filling and feeds a large crowd. It’s a family favorite beach snack recipe you will make over and over again.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe

As a former sand and sun worshiper and native of Florida, I am often asked, “what snacks are good for the beach?” The sun has a way of sucking the calories out of you and often tummies, namely those of the kids, are famished! My first goal of preparing beach snacks is to feed a crowd. If you go to the beach with two kids, you always end up feeding about triple your head count. Kids pick up kids. People also eat larger servings in the sun. I love to make a meal healthy, but I also like to make a hearty snack.

This Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd and is incredibly tasty. Best of all, it is easy to whip up the morning before you head out to the beach or prepare ahead and store in a tightly sealed bag or plastic container. This is a family recipe. My stepmom has made it for years and my kids always ask for it. She makes it without cheese crackers, but this year for our beach adventure, we decided to mix things up. In addition to our oyster crackers, we added Goldfish! I figured this would be a nice touch for our young crowd, three kids two and under!

Also check out our other beach friendly food recipes – Strawberry Mango Salsa. So good!

Other beach friendly foods include peanut butter banana roll-ups tortillas, tangerines, frozen grapes, pre-cut watermelon triangles, strawberry mango salsa, frozen Capri Suns, kids Cliff Bars, and sandwiches. Think fruit, crabs, and protein!

See this Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe is featured in Beach Life Hacks and Beach Tips and Hacks!

Beach Friendly Recipe Adaption: This is best in the slow cooker so you can continuously stir. If your beach house lacks a Crock-Pot, prepare the recipe, lay it out on cookie sheets and let it bake in the sun! If the porch is too windy, bake it in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Ingredients:

Optional: Make without Goldfish. Other variations include adding pretzels or substitute with mini Saltines.

You can substitute Mazola corn oil for vegetable oil. We also have changed the oil about pairing 1/4 cup vegetable with 4 TBSP unsalted butter.

Multiply as needed. This recipe will fill about a gallon sized plastic bag.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe – Beach Friendly Food

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Scale

Ingredients

9 oz Oyster Crackers
6.6 oz bag of Goldfish
2 T Dill Weed
3/4 cup Mazola Oil
1 oz package Ranch Seasoning Mix

Instructions

Gather your dry ingredients and mix in your slow cooker (or bowl if not baking.)
Pour Mazola oil evenly over your crackers.
Set Crock-Pot to low for an hour.
During that hour, keep stirring, on and off. The secret is stirring and making sure your ingredients are evening displaced.
When cooled, store in an air tight container or bag.

Notes

Beach Friendly Recipe Adaption: This is best in the slow cooker so you can continuously stir. If your beach house lacks a Crock-Pot, prepare the recipe, lay it out on cookie sheets and let it bake in the sun! If the porch is too windy, bake it in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes. This recipe will fill a gallon sized Ziploc bag. Multiply as needed.

Recipe Card powered by

We love to see how this worked out for you and our Pinterest community would as well. Share your final recipe. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Beach Snacks Directions:

First, gather your dry ingredients and mix in your slow cooker (or bowl if not baking.)

Pour Mazola oil evenly over your crackers.

Set Crock-Pot to low for an hour.

During that hour, keep stirring, on and off. The secret is stirring and making sure your ingredients are evening displaced.

When cooled, store in an air tight container or bag.

Enjoy!

Be sure to also check out our Beach Life Hacks before heading on your next trip. Pin to Pinterest.

See our original post, over 40 Beach Tips and Hacks! Pin to Pinterest.

Beach Life Hacks – Secrets from a Floridian

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

April 7, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer 7 Comments

Beach Life Hacks – beach secrets and tips from a native Floridian.

Beach Life Hacks

Being raised in the panhandle of Florida, the beach was always an hour away. Every weekend my parents and I would make the trek and enjoy a few sunsets on the coast before heading back home for the daily grind of Monday. All I really cared about was having a towel and a suit, the ocean had the rest, but as I got older and continued this tradition with my kids, I picked up a few Beach Life Hacks along the way.

We blended two of our favorite posts Life Hacks and Beach Tips into one new post with unique ideas. Learn how to keep your drinks cold, what snacks are best for feeding hungry bellies and one to keep the sand off of you by the end of the day. See some umbrella accessories that we couldn’t live without and learn the best way to let down your hair and embrace the salty air!

Enjoy the beach!

Take a look at these two beach friendly foods – Strawberry Salsa Recipe and Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe.

It’s not hard to get bored at the beach… okay, well it isn’t for some. Busy a bored kit with this printable Beach Scavenger Hunt too! Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of bored, save these beach games to play when you get there. Make sure to get involved mom and dad!

Listen closely, okay read carefully. This hack was originally seen in our Beach Tips but if you are not a beach local, it might have gotten lost so we are sharing again. Carry a Rubbermaid Bin to the beach with all your toys, towels, and accessories. If you are in a quieter section of the beach, fill up the bucket and leave this bin by the showers, uncovered. The sun will warm the water. At the end of your beach day, bring the kids up to the bucket and wash them with soap their own outdoor tub. This gives you clean kids (with no sand) before putting them in the car! Before your car ride home, put all your dirty clothing and toys in the bin. You are welcome!

They say beach hair don’t care because it’s true. Except sea spray, sun, sand and wind to have your hair all over the place. Embrace the hair with product like this homemade sea spray. (I see my typo – please “multiply” as needed!)

1 c warm water (warm dissolves the sea salt)
1 tsp sea salt (we like this brand)
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp conditioner (white conditioner is best!)
optional: 4 drops lime essential oil

An inflatable baby pool and umbrella will keep your baby cool and shaded on the sand. | Little and Lovely

Umbrellas don’t stay if you don’t know the tricks. There are two tools you want for your umbrella. First, you want an Umbrella Sand Anchor. This will help keep your umbrella sturdy in the ground. Once your umbrella is up, back extra sand around the stand. Then wet it. Then pack more. The wet it…. and so on. You also want Hanging Hook Set. This keeps things off the ground. Great for keys, sunglasses, a phone case or a small item that needs to dry.

This aloe cooling cube recipe will help alleviate pain from a sunburn!

Rain happens. Don’t let a rainy day at the beach spoil your fun. While going to the movies are great, sometimes it best to lay low at home and watch the rain pass over the ocean. At home, have fun making these Sea Shell Creatures. Make your own play-doh from ingredients at home or buy some and get crafty. | Crafts by Amanda

Don’t loose your keys at the bottom of the bag or get your phone wet with this waterproof jar hack! (Source unknown)

Chill your beach cooler with frozen water bottles instead of ice packs. As the day goes on, the ice will thaw and you’ll have another round of refreshing drinks. | Kitchn

In addition to freezing water bottles, freeze your Capri Suns too. This makes a slushy for the kidos (and adults) and helps cool them off.

Buy ahead. It’s easy to buy shovels, kites, float, and sandcastle buckets at the beach, but if you want to save money but ahead and travel to your beach destination with your beach accessories already in hand. I recommend The Dollar Tree. If you are not traveling by car, consider shipping your toys (from Amazon) to your beach house door.

Don’t want to buy – pack these things for the beach. 1.) Dish scrub brush 2.) Kitchen strainer 3.) Tupperware containers 4.) Cookie cutters 5.) Water pitcher 6.) Tub toys 7.) Kitchen Funnel | Raising Whasians

If the beach is new to you, I promise your kids are going to want to collect shells. Just trust me. Every time we go, and we are veterans to the shore, my kid still collect shells. We told you in our Beach Tips Post that mesh laundry bags are good for beach toys. Well guess what. They are also good for collecting shells. I suggest one with a zipper. Keep the bag zipped and wash your shells out in the outdoor sink or shower. Once again, shop The Dollar Tree. | I Love Shelling

Beach carts are fun, but did you know that something used in the snow might be your best friend. Use a sled to pull a moderately loaded cart. (Source)

So go ahead and pack extra food. More than you normally each. The sun, sand and wind kick up an appetite, every time. While chips and cookies never bring complaints and always offer a filling snack, I find my kids are more willing to eat fruit (ironically) we we are outside on a hot day. Try things like watermelon, grapes, and clementines/oranges. | Vegan Haven

Did you know a fitted sheet might be one of the best things you could carry to the beach. Don’t worry, we aren’t asking you to fold it. In fact, laying it out, upside down, will help keep sand from blowing on your blanket. Okay, let’s be honest. Sand will be everywhere. | Team Johnson

I have been trying to not share this idea with you again, but I have to because it’s magical. When your body is covered with sand, apply baby powder. It will take it right off. Works every time!

Another solution to removing sand is a sand removing mit found on Amazon.

The beach is incredibly exciting. Having sand on your cool beverage just reminds you that you are no longer at your desk in an office with four walls. However, sand on your drink gets old. Grab a drink spike!

Forget nothing with this free printable beach packing list!

See our original post, over 40 Beach tips and hacks! Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at our life hacks (which also inspired this post)! Make life easy and efficient. Pin to Pinterest.

Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

April 1, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, 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.

Also check out our Overnight Camping Hacks and Tips!

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.

Busy the Kids with their own Camping Journal and Logbook on Frugal Coupon Living. This can be on going and added to each year.

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 Instructables. 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.

Original publication April 16, 2017.

BBQ Grill Cupcakes – Father’s Day Idea!

This post may contain affiliate links or ads. Read my privacy policy and disclosure policy here.

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!

Pair this idea with our Fathers’ Day BBQ Mason Jar Gift Idea with free SVG Files.

BBQ Cupcakes

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.

Recipe Card powered by

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.