How to Make Elf on the Shelf Bendable – 5 Minute Tutorial

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September 21, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

The number one question we get in all of Elf on the Shelf Ideas is how to make Elf on the Shelf dendable? How do I make elf moveable? We have the answers! This poseable Elf five minute no-sew tutorial answers all your questions! See well over 100s of creative, funny, and original ideas for your Elf plus free printables.

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How to Make Elf on the Shelf Bendable

No to long ago, I was talking to one of our loyal Elf on the Shelf viewers and she asked “how did you do that?” Elf was bent a really funny way. I was shocked that she didn’t know how to make five minute bendable elf. If she didn’t know I wondered how many of you didn’t know.

To help her and other readers,, I reproduced and updated our original post No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial into a new post – How to Make Elf on the Shelf Bendable – without sewing!

Are Elf on the Shelf arms bendable?

If you have purchased the original Scout Elf, Elf on the Shelf arms are not bendable. There is no wire inside the Elf doll. In fact, when Elf arrives arrives inside the box, Elf on the Shelf arms are sewn together.

If you plan to do a quick 5 minute Elf on the Shelf bendable craft, you want these hand detached. Don’t worry, you can detach sewn Elf on the Shelf hands easily using small nail scissors. Be careful not to cut the white Elf palms. While cutting Elf on the Shelf hands, also cut off your Elf doll tag.

How do I make my elf movable?

Asking if you can make your Elf move is a loaded question. The statement can mean so much! Let’s answer the many possible meanings of this question.

Can I move the Elf? First, according to the Elf rules, you cannot touch the Elf. If you are a parent that is part of the Elf moving committee, you will become aware of how to move the elf each night.

Can I catch my Elf moving on camera? There are many ways to track Elf on the Shelf moving on camera. Use Elf GPS trackers, Elf stop motion apps, and more.

How do I make Elf on the Shelf Bendable so he can move? As a parent and member of the Elf moving committee, you want an Elf on the Shelf that can bend or move it’s legs and arms. this will help you with your Elf on the Shelf Ideas. This bendable Elf craft takes only minutes and a few supplies. Don’t worry, sewing is not involved.

How do I make my Elf on the Shelf bendable without sewing?

The first year you welcome Elf on the Shelf into the home, you want to quickly create a bendable Elf on the Shelf. This will help with moving Elf around the home.

Supplies:

I can wait to help you get your special elf to bend, hang, hug, groove, jig and more!

Instructions:

Before you begin the steps for How to Make Elf on the Shelf Bendable, you need Craft Wire. If you don’t have it, hurry up and order it or run to your local craft store. The thicker the better but make sure it is able to be threaded through the seams of your Elf.

My craft wire was thin, so I doubled up by folding it in half before threading it under the armpits. Lift up the arm pit and slide about three inches of wire into the elf’s arm. Like I said, I folded my wire to thicken it and make Elf have a stronger bend.

Next, trim the excess wire. Repeat under the second arm pit.

Keep in mind, most of the Elf on the Shelf dolls have a seam at the knee so you will need to place a lower and upper craft wire (calf and quad) in each leg.

Go behind the Elf’s bottom, slide in a new wire. This one will only be around an inch and a half as you are only going the length of the quad. Repeat behind the second leg.

Next, slide a new wire into the toe seam to the knee. This is about an inch in length.

More Ways to Make Elf on the Shelf Bendable

There are two other ways to make a possible Elf on the Shelf. Use either paper clips which also is a no-sew quick and easy bendable Elf tutorial or use an Elf on the Shelf bendable kit which also includes magnets for move posable Elf ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Bendable Kit

This Elf on the Shelf bendable kit will be the most involved but will also allow you to create more complex bendable Elf on the Shelf ideas.

Upgrade your Elf, with the Elf Doctor Kit. Included in the bendable Elf kit are custom length 12 gauge wire for elf’s arms and legs, Velcro tabs for hands and feet, needle, thread, seam ripper and four magnets. Clearly this moveable Elf requires some sewing.

How to Make a Posable Elf on the Shelf with Paper Clips

You can also make a bendable Elf on the Shelf using paper clips. Follow our tutorial for this quick and easy no-sew posable Elf.

First, I find this way to not be as secure as if doing it with craft wire. Craft wire just happens to be more moldable, but it works fine if you are in a pinch and need to create a poseable Elf with paper clips.

Following the same stapes we used with bendable wire, create a posable Elf using paper clips.

Open a paper clip to form a straight line. Thread it underneath the armpit and again under the buttocks. YOu can also thread through the tip of the hand and tip of the toes.

Cut off extra wire (paper clip) using scissors or wire cutters. This will allow you to create many posable Elf on the Shelf ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Prop Stand

Not bendable but posable, take a look at this Elf on the Shelf Prop. Now the Elf on the Shelf can stand is using the Claus Couture standing prop. This of course includes no needle, thread, or sewing!

Elf on the Shelf standing up can change the potential of many of your standing Elf on the Shelf ideas. The Claus Couture Holiday Hipster standing gear includes Elf on the Shelf Shoes and plastic pants so that Elf on the Shelf can stand up.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Now that your Elf on the Shelf can move, you need all the Elf props digital downloads you can get to make this the EASIEST and BEST Elf on the Shelf season.

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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Not Your Grandma’s Embroidery Crafts & Designs

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September 20, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Granny’s embroidery is the new tie-dye. Begin a new adult hobby and take a look at these free embroidery patterns, designs, crafts and ideas!

Embroidery Crafts & Designs

Hey millennials. Are you embracing things of the past? This millennial (points to self) has gone granny chic and is embracing unpacking heirlooms and buying heirlooms, I don’t have, from others. I have found, as well, so many people are getting rid of their grandma’s older things for next to nothing.

Embrace it for what it is. Embroidery is the new tie-dye. If you are looking for a new hobby or want touches of all things granny chic in your home, threads and stitchery is the way to go.

Get a hobby, but make it cool. Order and embroidery kit, and let’s take a look at these embroidery craft ideas!

Basic Embroidery Stitches

Before you begin crafting, it’s important to know some of the basic embroidery stiches.

Running stitch
Back stitch
Split stitch
Chain stitch
Stem stitch
Lazy daisy stitch
Fly stitch
French knot
Satin stitch
Long & short stitch

While there are many basic embroidery stiches images on the web, I find it best to watch a video. Adam at Love Crafts shows you these 10 basic embroidery stitches.

Fore embroidery inspiration, you can see some additional images of basic embroidery stiches on The Spruce Crafts.

Where can I get free embroidery designs?

If you are just beginning, The best places to find free embroidery ideas are from blogs, bloggers, and vloggers. Many of them offer free designs and step by step tutorials. You can also take a look at YouTube embroidery videos with ones that provide embroidery designs downloads.

These websites are also great resources for free embroidery patterns.

While an embroidery machine is fun, we are doing everything by hand. Join us as we take a look at some of the best hand embroidery designs on the web.

Hand Embroidery Designs

When you get good, began to look for things to embroider for gifts like this home is where I am with you quote. This free floral embroidery pattern is quite cute. | The Yellow Bird House

You can add embroidery art to clothing with Sulky Stick n Stitch. I love this berry embroidery pattern on jean shorts. | Crewel Ghoul

DNC is a common colored embroidery floss. It’s the thread we all made friendship bracelets with growing up. They have an amazing library of free embroidery designs. I especially love this leaf embroidery pattern. | DNC

You can’t embrace granny chic without granny’s china. Take on this beautiful blue and white chinoiserie china pattern through a needle and thread. Then hang it on your dish gallery wall! | DNC (also look at Country Living’s Ginger Jar Embroidery Pattern.)

How about this simple embroidery. It would be perfect for a baby’s room with a nature motif – evergreen trees free hand embroidery pattern. | A Lively Hope

This modern embroidery template features a hand holding the ASL sign, I love you. | Make and Do Crew

There’s just something enchanting about ferns, isn’t there? Perhaps I love it because it’s my father’s name. This beautiful ombré fern embroidery art looks beautiful featuring different shades of green, bleeding one hue to another. | Lolli and Grace

Southern girls love to monogram. Do your own monograming with this free Alphabet pattern for monogram embroidery. | The Spruce Crafts

Looking for a free Christmas Embroidery pattern? How about things to embroider for gifts? Stay with the timeless evergreen and red truck embroidery pattern. | Country Living

are you familiar with a Phenology Wheel? A phenology wheel is a circular journal or calendar that encourages a routine of Earth observation where you live. Follow Jessica as she creates a embroidered phenology wheel, observing nature each month. | Cutesy Crafts (get the Embroidered Phenology Wheel Here)

I love antiques. My favorite way to display antiques is with a Gallery Family History Photo Wall. I mix prints and textures. This antique dresser would do the trick! | Country Living

This beautiful piece reminds me so much of crochet. I love how this winter snowflake hand embroidery snowflake mandala appears to have tulips on the end. As if the winter snowflake is turning into spring flowers. | Stich Floral (so many beautiful designs)

Another beautiful embroidery to sell or gift is this deck the halls Christmas pattern. Download, print, transfer, and start stitching! | Cozy Blue Handmade

Since embroidery is your new hobby, learn this vocabulary word – redwork. Redwork is any type of hand embroidery that’s done in red thread on white or natural colored fabric. make your first red embroidery pattern with this free redwork embroidery roses pattern. | Sew French

I am a friend of the birds. We have have about 6 feeders so this beautiful robin egg blue embroidery pattern does not disappoint. Might need to add it to my bird prints gallery wall. | Country Living

Looking for more hobbies for adults? Take a look at the Free Circut Tutorials and Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

Embrace everything your grandmother did! Enjoy these Granny Chic Grandmillenial Styles and Home Designs. Pin to Pinterest.

Mouth-watering Large Family Casseroles

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September 19, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

We can all agree recipes for a crowd can be a challenge. Enjoy these easy large family casseroles. 20 mouth-watering family recipes for dinner everyone will love.

It’s not always easy to keep the whole family happy and fed. If you’re ever in need of a dish that will feed 6 to 10 people, this blog post is for you. With recipes like Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, Taco Casserole, and more – there are casseroles here for every taste bud!

We can all agree that comfort food is comforting no matter what size your family is. It doesn’t get much better than coming home from a long day at work or school to find something warm and yummy waiting on the table. With 20 different family casseroles listed below, we’re sure you’ll find one that suits your needs perfectly!

Large Family Casseroles

Here are 20 of our favorite casserole recipes for large families. Let’s make it, forget it, eat it and enjoy these easy meals for a crowd.

There’s no denying that sometimes we just need our comfort food, but when you want a quick fix, this recipe is just what you need. Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole combines Mexican spices and ingredients with loads of cheese and chicken to create a crispy baked dish that’s full of flavor. This casserole serves 8. | The Suburban Soapbox

Warm yourself up from head to toe with this delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, a one-bowl meal that nobody can resist. Pasta, cheese, chicken, bacon, and ranch all in one meal? Yes, please! This dish serves 6, but you could stretch it a little further if you serve it with a side of roasted veggies or a salad. | Powered by Mom

This Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd or stocking your freezer. Melty cheese and meaty sauce make this dish kid-friendly and yummy! This recipe makes 10-12 servings! | House of Nash Eats

This flavorful Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole recipe is the perfect use for leftover chicken, and it’s easy to prepare. Ideal for a large family gathering or event, this tasty dish serves 8. | Dancing Through the Rain

This no-fuss taco pasta casserole is a classic that you can dress up or down, depending on your needs. Even though there are only five ingredients in the dish as written, it’s versatile and delicious. This recipe serves 6 people. | Mighty Mrs.

Cheesy Chili Cornbread Casserole is a dish made from layers of cheesy chili, cheese, and cornbread. Customize to your family’s favorite type of cheese. This casserole also freezes well, so make an extra for the freezer for a rainy day. This recipe serves 12. | Nibble and Dine

This Taco Hotdish Recipe combines tater tots, taco meat, Rotel, cheese, and a few other simple ingredients to make a just-right spicy dish that’s perfect for any family that enjoys a meal with a little kick. This casserole serves 12. | State of Dinner

It’s easy to see why this Easy Pizza Casserole is a favorite among kids and adults alike. This recipe only takes 40 minutes to prepare and makes for a great crowd-pleaser. This recipe serves 10. | Joy Food Sunshine

This made-from-scratch King Ranch Chicken Casserole is chock full of corn tortillas, cheese, sour cream, and shredded chicken. And ditch the canned soup—you don’t need it! You’ll love this dish because it’s a good make-ahead freezer meal for family gatherings or when time gets short during the week. Recipe serves 8. | Chef Savvy

This ground beef and potato casserole is an adaptation of a classic British dish called cottage pie. Seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes make for one hearty dinner that will warm you up on a cold winter night. This dish serves 6. | Slow the Cook Down

If you love stuffed peppers but want something a little less fussy and easier to spoon out to your family, try this Stuffed Green Pepper Casserole. It’s easy, relatively healthy, and makes 10 yummy servings at under 250 calories each. | Food Meanderings

We are all looking for simple ways to spice up Taco Tuesday. This easy-to-make casserole is perfect. You won’t be disappointed! Even picky kids will love it. This recipe comes in at around 8 servings. | Amanda’s Cookin’

This cheesy ground beef stroganoff recipe is just as easy to make on the stovetop or in an oven-baked casserole, and using frozen vegetables means no mushrooms for kids who don’t like them. This casserole serves 6. | The Cozy Cook

This beef and French onion casserole is a savory dish that will remind you of green bean casserole, but with egg noodles and ground beef in place of the beans. The rich mixture makes 10 cups. | Berly’s Kitchen

This Lasagna Casserole is an easy way to get a taste of lasagna without spending hours in the kitchen. You can make it ahead of time to save time on busy days or let it bake up right before it’s dinner time. The recipe makes 6 servings. | From Valerie’s Kitchen

If you are in the mood for a nostalgic dish reminiscent of your childhood, consider making cheesy tuna noodle casserole. It feeds up to 8 people and is ready in less than 45 minutes. Once you taste this filling and comforting dish, it’s sure to make all of your memories come flooding back! | The Toasty Kitchen

Add this easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole casserole to your quick, comforting dinner list. It’s a great way to use leftover chicken or store-bought rotisserie chicken! It serves up to 6 people. | Cincy Shopper

This filling cabbage roll casserole is made by blending chopped cabbage, ground beef, and rice with lots of delicious cheese. It makes for an easy make-ahead dish that can be enjoyed after a busy day at work. It makes 8 scrumptious servings. | Wholesome Made Easy

If you’re looking for a new casserole recipe, look no further! This cheesy chicken spaghetti bake is sure to become a family favorite. The recipe makes 10 servings and only takes about 1 hour. Have this dish with garlic bread and a salad on the side for an easy meal your whole family will love. | The Anthony Kitchen

Add this Baked Italian Sausage Casserole with Ricotta Cheese to your recipe list for family-friendly, satisfying meals. With 10 servings per recipe, it only takes a minor bit of prep before you’re all set! The leftovers freeze beautifully for a couple of months, so consider making an extra now to save time later. | Mae’s Menu

No matter what your family is craving, we have the perfect casserole recipe for you. From comfort food to healthy meals and everything in between, these 20 recipes will feed a crowd with minimal fuss. Whether it’s beef stroganoff or lasagna that you’re looking for, our extensive list of family casseroles should provide plenty of inspiration for whatever dish might be on tonight’s dinner menu!

If you are looking to feed a crown on one dish, take a look at these Sheet Pan Suppers. Pin to Pinterest.

From dinner to breakfast, if your crowd is staying overnight, feed them with these Delicious Breakfast Casseroles for a Large Crowd. Pin to Pinterest.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Candy Canes

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September 18, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Easily get through two weeks of Elf on the Shelf ideas with candy canes. Over one dozen candy cane elf ideas for your funny elf. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas with Candy Canes

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past six years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

For many of these Elf on a Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial. You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Ideas Supplies

For these Candy Cane Elf on the Shelf Ideas, two things are needed… Candy Canes and Your Elf Doll.

Elf on the Shelf Candy Canes Ideas

You could easily get through two weeks of ideas with candy canes. Take a look at these over one dozen candy cane elf ideas.

Click any of the Elf on the Shelf Ideas below for Elf ideas with Candy Canes!

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Hunt Printable

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Sled

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Zipline

Elf on the Shelf Hanging from Candy Canes

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt

Elf on the Shelf Cane Cane Cocoa Party

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Golf

Does Elf on the Shelf Eat Candy Canes? Well, of course – Candy Cane Dinner!

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Garden

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Jail

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Jail Printable

Elf on the Shelf Climbing Candy Canes

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Workout Bench

Elf on the Shelf Candy Cane Grocery List

Elf on the Shelf Printables

We love helping you with all the Elf ideas you could think of. There are two places to find Elf on the Shelf printables.

Elf Store for Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf Candy Cane Garden Poem Printable, Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

Free Printables for Elf on a Shelf

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! This includes our free printable The Legend of the Candy Cane Poem.

Another fun printable you can get using Candy Canes I this I love you free printable note for Elf.

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

Save these ideas because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We do our best to mix up easy and hard Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Multiple ideas are added each day to our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook page. This is a great way for you to share your own Elf on the Shelf Ideas and share our ideas to your page. There are some good ones! Be sure to like the page!

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

We also are in charge of a Elf on the Shelf Ideas Pinterest board. On this board, we have invited other bloggers to share their ideas and free Elf on the Shelf Printables too! Be sure to follow the board!

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

More Elf on a Shelf Ideas

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Quick & Easy Church Halloween Costumes

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September 14, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Quick & Easy Church Halloween Costumes. Ideas for trunk or treat, Sunday school parites, bible study, Awana and more!

Quick & Easy Church Halloween Costumes

When I had one child, I think I was ready for Halloween around August. Even if I did not have my child’s costume (I always did), I knew what my child was going to dress up as. So things have changed. Preparing ahead isn’t a thing anymore ( I say that, preparing this post in May), in fact I am lucky to get it all done last minute. I have learned to perfect the last minute.

If you are last minute like me, we put together some quick and easy Halloween Costumes for Church. These are not necessarily biblical Joseph and Mary costumes, but they are fun costumes (some quite funny/punny) that are appropriate for church. The bible costume we did for Awana last year, was all done within a few minutes before we had to leave. Some of these costumes, you might want to do a few days ahead as paint or dyeing could be involved, others can be done in just a few short minutes!

Happy candy collecting… Happy Halloween!

We share with you earlier in our 31+ Family Halloween Costume Ideas, our Awana costume – the Bible, Old Testament and New Testament.

Fruits of the Spirt Costume – Love, Joy and Peace (boy it would be fun to have some of those other fruits too!) We picked up these Fruit T-Shirt Costumes.

Also see this year’s Awana costume, I was the Burning Bush (what Moses saw in Exodus.)

One of my girls was the Red Sea (a red C – get it.) We planned for her to wear red but the clothes were too small, so some confused it with the Black Sea.

Another daughter, was a Blessing in Disguise! Get it?

Bust out your hot glue gun and bag of multi-colored pom-poms for this Gumball Machine Halloween Costume Idea. | A Casarella

Mac n Cheese Halloween Costume. We don’t think this is cheesy, do you? | Costume Works (Detailed directions can be found here.)

One easy 10 minutes Halloween costumes using supplies at home include this Shepherd Nativity Costume. | Vanilla Joy

Make a quick and easy rain cloud costume. This great last minute costume can be made in under 2 hours for under $15! Bonus: it works for kids and adults alike. Pair this with the rainbow costume and rain coat costume we shared in 12 DIY Costumes. | Make It Love It

Oh dear, holy cow! Turn this idiom into a costume. Pick up an antler headband and an angel halo. | Source

The Fruit of the Spirit Costume. I would love if they had the fruits attached to the costume – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. | Source Unknown

The Price is Right Halloween Costumes. You could even make some of your bids your memory verses! Like (John) 316. More on how to make a Price is Right costume! Amazon has a game show microphone, perfect for a Bob Barker host. | Source

Put on a clear trash bag and put balloons inside your bag to create a bag of Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Costume. This is cute for a prego woman with a jelly belly or works for the kids too! | The Sway – The SIIts Girls (Wiki has the Jelly Belly logo)

Jonah in the whale! | Source Unknown

This punny costume is based on popular US saying – Blessing in disguise. You will need disguise glasses and nose. | Club Crafted

Want some ranch with that salad? Load up on green tissue paper. | Justine Huxley on Instagram

Anything no sew is perfect for me. Save the sewer system with this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Costume. Can you tell what makes this shell? Hint. | A Night Owl

A red scarf, a black and white stripe shirt and (maybe) a beret are likely found in your closet. Craft a piece of toast for a French Toast punny costume. | Shontemarie on Instagram

Brown felt and yellow poster board make this easy giraffe Halloween costume. | Source Unknown

Pink or White Outfit + multi-colored pom-poms + Felt Ears = DIY Frosted Animal Cookie Costume. | Studio DIY

Love Curious George? Grab a monkey lovie and perfect this Man With the Yellow Hat Halloween costume. Pick up some Rit Liquid Fabric Dye. | Haute Apple Pie

This DIY Crayola costume is cute for a single crayon or multiple. A water bottle keeps the hair up. | Source

Tracie did such an amazing job with this Icee Costume. See her step by step tutorial. | Penny Pinchin Mom

Be a ceiling fan! Get your Go Celings t-shirt online or make your own with a white t-shirt and Sharpie or washi tape. | Source

It’s not a challenge to make an Easy Lego Costume, all for the cost of paint and some time. | Lovely Indeed

Holy guacamole! This punny Halloween costume combo is both heavenly and delicious.| Woman’s Day

A blanket, pig ears and a pig nose make this pig in a blanket costume so easy! | Almost Super Mom

Any churches do Trunk-or-Treat? Save these Trunk or Treat Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also save these group and Family Halloween Costume Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

And for later in the year, save these Awana Grand Prix Rules, Templates, Cars and more. Pin to Pinterest.

31+ Days of Kid’s Halloween Party Food Crafts

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September 14, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media

Enjoy these 31 Halloween Food Crafts for Kids. Halloween classroom party snack ideas, spooky food for kids, and October after-school snack ideas… which Halloween Party Food idea for kids is on your list?

We have over 31 days of Halloween for you and the kids! Pumpkins, mummies and spiders abound in this collection of Kid’s Halloween Food Crafts! Get your little ghouls and boos involved in the kitchen, helping make treats and drinks. We love that so many of these are super simple. Try cut fruit in an orange jack-o-lantern for snack time, make your own monster out of mini cheese or whip up different batches of spooky sweets.

What do you eat at a Halloween party?

If hosting a Halloween party, your food tablescape is very important. It’s wise to have a variety of party food ideas to appeal to every pallet and type of monster and witch. Serve Halloween appetizers, entrees, snack foods, and dessert ideas. From cupcakes, to cookies, pizza and hot dogs, dips and more, this collection of Halloween Party Foods for kids is sure to appeal to your ghosts and ghouls.

Fun Halloween Party Food Ideas for Kids

Whether you’re looking for sweet, snacky or scary treats this list has got it!

1.) Melted Witch Pudding Parfaits from The First Year Blog

2.) Orange Jack O’Lantern Fruit Cups from Frugal Coupon Living

3.) Green Monster Marshmallow Treats from Frugal Coupon Living

4.) Spider Web Cookies from Bakerella

Three Halloween dessert ideas and a mummy hot dog you can dip in ketchup or wrap in cheese!

5.) Bat OREO Truffles from One Sweet Appetite (see our easy Bat Halloween Party Food idea too!)

6.) Monster Cake from Makoodle (no longer available)

7.) Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs from Frugal Coupon Living

8.) Halloween Candy Bark from Just a Taste

More tasty Halloween snack ideas that can be eaten afterschool for snack or used for a Halloween classroom party.

9.) GingerDEAD Skeleton Cookies from Kailley’s Kitchen

10.) Bloody Band Aid Cookies from Noble Pig

11.) Black OREO Cats from Party Pinching

12.) OREO Eyeballs from Frugal Coupon Living

Halloween dips create the perfect Halloween appetizer. Don’t forget these creative spider dessert ideas for a Halloween too.

13.) Chocolate Peanut Butter Spider Cookies from A Spicy Perspective

14.) Halloween Frankenstein Twinkies from Frugal Coupon Living

15.) Graveyard Taco Dip from Chick a Bug

16.) Halloween OREO Stuffed Spider Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living

This Halloween cheese monster is easy-peasy. For a more technical craft, eat up these Halloween finger desserts – you never will guess what makes that finger nail! Gross!

17.) Monster Cookies from Lil Luna

18.) Cheese Monsters from Danya Banya

19.)Halloween Candy Corn Recipe Bars (aka Scarecrow Bars) on Frugal Coupon

20.) Beet & Avocado Deviled Eggs from Amazingly Tasty (no longer available)

21.) Creepy Edible Witch Fingers from Simply So Good

Have you tried to make a Halloween spider pizza, while many will pick off the olive spider, it will create a spook-tacular Halloween pizza.

22.) Halloween Jalapeno Popper Mummies from The Hopeless Housewife – We love our new and improved Easy Halloween Jalapeno Mummies too.

23.) Candy Corn Sugar Cookies from Our Best Bites

24.) Halloween Spider Web Pizzas from Frugal Coupon Living – For a twist take a look at our Halloween Mummy Pizza.

25.) Halloween Twinkie Mummies from Frugal Coupon Living

The easiest cupcake includes a ice cream cone for a witch hat. For a Halloween party, try these monster snacks – so easy to make and this pre-packaged Halloween snack is perfect for the classroom party for Halloween.

26.) Witch Cupcake Hats from Jessy and Melissa – we love our Witch Hat Cupcakes too!

27.) Caramel Apple Nachos from Frugal Coupon Living

28.) Pretzel Bones from Cincy Shopper

29.) Frankenstein Halloween Treats from The Melrose Family

30.) Witches Broom Snack from Raining Hot Coupons

31.) Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats from Frugal Coupon Living

Okay, so over the years we added more! The most popular is our Mummy Jalapeno Poppers – so yummy!

32.) Frankenstein Brownies from Frugal Coupon Living

33.) Mexican Stuffed Pumpkin Pepper from Frugal Coupon Living

34.) Halloween Mummy Pizza from Frugal Coupon Living.

35.) Halloween Jalapeno Mummies from Frugal Coupon Living

36.) Witch Hat Cupcakes from Frugal Coupon Living

These newer recipes did not make it to our round-up but are just as cool!

Mouth-Watering Vampire Halloween Donuts
Celery Mummy Snacks for Halloween
Chocolate Ghost Spoons (for a Fa-Boo-Lous Teacher with a Halloween teacher gift tag printable)

If you love these, be sure to save our Thanksgiving Party Food Crafts (Pin to Pinterest for later) and Christmas Party Food Crafts too (Pin to Pinterest for later)!

Leftover Halloween Candy? Make these Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget these Halloween Hacks and Tips! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our 31 FREE Halloween Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

We had fun with these 31 Inspiring Halloween Mantles and Tablescapes. Pin to Pinterest.

Really Fun Halloween Treasure Hunt for Kids

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September 7, 2021 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Halloween, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

This Halloween Treasure hunt at home is so much spooky fun for the kids! You can turn any Halloween activity into something unique and fun with these riddles for Halloween! All of these fun Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues are going to have the kids having a safe and “spooky” time!

Halloween Treasure Hunt

Halloween is such a fun holiday as it is but when you add in a fun activity like these Halloween Scavenger Hunt Riddles, it takes the night of mystery to a whole other level! Having a scavenger hunt for kids is always a good idea and with this one being Halloween-themed, you know it’s going to be a great time!

Not only with this get their mind working on things to do during the scavenger hunt but it will also mean that everyone in the family can spend some time together and join in on the family. You know what they say…the family who plays together, stays together!

What is a Scavenger Hunt?

It’s basically a long list (or shortlist) of clues or riddles that leads the person searching towards the prize. Some of the clues are about objects while others are a riddle to be solved to get the next clue. The fun thing about scavenger hunts is that they can be changed up easily to whatever works best for those who are participating.

How do you make Hints for a Treasure Hunt?

Depending on the age of the person hunting for treasure, you might want to give a few clues along the way. This is as simple as being there with them to help guide or answer any questions that they might have. You can also draw pictures of extra clues or have other riddles in mind to add just in case they’re having trouble.

You can have some Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues if the need arises for a bit of extra help.

Can you do a Virtual Scavenger Hunt?

You bet! The one thing to keep in mind is that you’ll need to have someone at the local of the person that you’re doing the virtual scavenger hunt with so that they can help to “plant” a prize there in their area!

Are you ready for some great Riddles for Halloween? Check out the Treasure Hunt Clues for Halloween that will make this a night to remember.

Scavenger Hunt for Halloween

Add this to your list of Halloween party games to kick off a night of fun! These are the perfect ideas for a super fun fall scavenger hunt!

What Kind of Riddles are part of this Scavenger Hunt for Kids?

While I can’t give you ALL the riddles, below is just a short and sweet sampling of what you’ll find with this fun Halloween printable.

Halloween Riddle #1

“It’s Halloween time,

you’re in for a fright.

Your first clue is found,

where you brush your teeth at night!”

Answer: With a toothbrush!

Halloween Riddle #2

“Spiders on the ceiling,

insects crawling on the ground.

If you didn’t have me,

you could not go up or down.”

Answer: On the stairs!

Halloween Riddle #3

“Halloween night is

filled with gloom,

when along comes a witch

flying on her _____.”

Answer: Broom!

Halloween Riddle #4

“This Halloween race ends,

with a sweet surprise.

Enter the laundry room,

to claim your final prize.”

Answer: In the laundry room.

This set includes 16 more Halloween at home riddles. Don’t worry, if you don’t know the answers, we also include a Halloween Scavenger Hunt answer key!

Halloween Treasure Hunt Printable Clues

Ready to get your Halloween Treasure hunt? Enjoy these twenty printable clues. The best things about this Halloween Scavenger Hunt is you can adapt it to your space. Don’t have a fire place, skip that Halloween riddle!

You also can choose the order of treasure hunt clues. To set up the Halloween hunt, number the clues on the back. That will help you arrange your clues in order when prepping the Halloween activities for the kids.

Get Your Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues PDF

Free Halloween Printables

We have freebies too. You can never have too many free Halloween printables! If you are or even if you are not ready to buy, try many of our Halloween free printables. Subscribe and look for a link and password in your inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables.

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

Need more Halloween fun? Check out this Family Bucket List for Halloween that everyone will love! Pin to Pinterest on your Halloween Board.

Don’t miss out on these Dollar Tree Halloween Crafts! Adorable low-cost Halloween crafts for kids and adults to make. Pin to Pinterest on your Halloween Board.

Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table

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September 7, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving

Hosting a Friendsgiving or keeping it low key with immediate family? Whatever your plans, we have a list of ideas to create Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table. From Thanksgiving place settings, table decor, and DIY centerpieces, get inspired by these fall decor ideas.

Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table

With the collision of Thanksgiving and Black Friday, I admit my Thanksgiving Table Decor is not always Martha Stewart quality. As my girls aged, however, they have involved themselves in the fall decorations and once I surrendered the dinner table, I let them go to work – you guys it looked amazing! They used some of our Thanksgiving decorations, fall fruits and went outside and pulled in greenery from the yard. The last minute table decor with rustic greenery, fruit, china, and crystal blended so well together.

I am encouraging you to look over these Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table. Decorate ahead (if you need) and have the former dining room table set for most of November or at the last minute, look at these easy DIY Thanksgiving ideas. Surrender the table to crafty kids or duplicate and mimic what you see in these Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas. Enjoy!

Thanksgiving Centerpieces DIY

For easy Thanksgiving decorations for the table, focus on the center. These fall centerpiece ideas are hands on and can easily be perfected.

This beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece looks like a million bucks, but it is actually inexpensive. Go bold and bright with non-traditional colors like accents of pink and gold. The edible table runner on this fall dinner table brings together gorgeous seasonal fruits with vibrant colors. Just walk your grocery aisles. | A Thoughtful Place Blog (This copper pot with legs is hard to find, consider a pot centerpiece that is special to your family.)

This easy Thanksgiving centerpiece uses white as the main color pallet and brings in touches of beige and grey as accents. Combine white pumpkins, antlers, and candles. | Tone on Tone Antiques

How about a DIY Thanksgiving Centerpiece using a log? Find a unique on in your yard and get ready to drill (1.5″ diameter drill bit). Insert tea lights and add small pumpkins. Fall centerpiece complete! | Jenna Burger

For a traditional thanksgiving tablescape, try this flower arrangement inside a pumpkin. These fall flowers are picked up in a grocery store. Easy peasy. | The Full Boquet Blog

Apples are not only for teachers. This Thanksgiving dinner table has a bowl of apples, greenery and cinnamon sticks – I bet it smells heavenly. Make sure you have your fall simmer pot recipe on the stove top! | Country Sampler Farmhouse Decor Magazine

Thanksgiving Dinner Table Decor

Adding a few accents thanksgiving decorations and accents to the table can be done quickly and frugally. It really sets the mood and ambiance.

This easy Easy minute fall flower arrangement for Thanksgiving requires pumpkins, berries and a eucalyptus table runner. You can pick up an artificial eucalyptus garland on Amazon and reuse it for different holidays and seasons. | Julie Blanner

One idea for creating easy Thanksgiving dinner table decor is grabbing a wooden bread bowl and filling with a harvest. Creative thanksgiving decorations include pine cones, gourd, pumpkins and dried corn. | Stone Gable Blog

Thanksgiving table ideas can go outside the box. This edible centerpiece was featured on Edible Table Runners post. Shop your local farmers market for fresh produce and flowers and display along the center of the table. Start with larger items and work your way down to smaller. The tall candles will add drama and make the spread look more formal. | Run Away Apricot

The best Thanksgiving decorations on the table are pumpkins. place them everywhere, even use them as Thanksgiving place cards. | Driven by Decor

Mix fabrics for the ultimate fall table setting. Consider buffalo check, burlap, linen, kraft paper, and more. Mixed media will allow prints to do all the talking. | Sand and Sisal

Thanksgiving Placemats & Place Settings

These Thanksgiving table setting ideas focus on the individual plate and arrangement.

For a traditional southern Thanksgiving place setting, mix your Spode Thanksgiving turkey plates with crystal and round wooden chargers. Fancy and rustic. | Pizzazzerie

If you’re hosting this year, don’t miss this Thanksgiving kids table full of details kids will love like googly eyed gourd turkeys mixed with a kraft paper tablecloth, crayons, and every day plastic dishes (why buy new?!) | Design Improvised

This Thanksgiving placemat is for adults and kids alike. Have each Thanksgiving place setting with a pencil so they can write on their own “I’m thankful for…” paper placemat. | Ella Claire Inspired

Dress up your thanksgiving place settings with these rosemary wreaths that pop and smell amazing. Use leftover herbs to make our very own Rosemary Christmas Wreath. | Thrifted Nest

These Thanksgiving table settings are unique. Download these paper napkin rings that are easily edible and can be personalized to your guests. | Bloom Designs Online

Many of these Thanksgiving table ideas can be used for a Friendsgiving Thanksgiving. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting? Take a look at these Party and Hosting Tips & Ideas to perfect your Thanksgiving dinner table and welcome. Pin to Pinterest.

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