Cricut Freebies | Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

Cricut Freebies | Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects

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Does anyone else covet a new machine/appliance, FINALLY get it, and then let it sit and collect dust? I am totally guilty of this, and it happened when I got my Cricut machine. The Cricut Explore machines are so exciting, but once they arrive at your house it’s easy to get intimated! It can feel like a big step to dive into tutorials, especially if you feel like a complete novice. Don’t let your Cricut machine sit around — I’ve rounded up the best easy Cricut tutorials and free SVGs for Cricut that will take you from beginner to expert in no time!

Scroll through these Cricut tutorials to learn how to upload your own images, how to monogram, how to save all your new (and old fonts), how to transfer vinyl, free SVG cut files, and much more. One of my favorite tutorials is how to have Cricut machines address your Christmas Envelopes — yes, please! If you find some other tutorials that are tried and true and I did not include them here, please let me know. I want this to be your one stop shop to help you make the best Cricut creations!

What can a Cricut machine do?

Essentially, the Cricut machine lets you cut materials like vinyl, cardstock, and leather. In fact, the Cricut Explore machines can cut through over 100 different materials! It’s incredibly handy for a variety of crafting projects. You can connect your computer to the machine to upload Cricut SVG files that will tell your machine which designs to cut out. Simply upload your design, fasten your material of choice to the machine, and with a press of a button, your Cricut will cut out the design!

It’s incredibly simple to use, but if you’re looking for inspiration via Cricut tutorials and project ideas, look no further than this master list of Cricut tutorials and freebies! These easy, free DIY projects will give you the practice you need to become a Cricut pro. Enjoy, and happy crafting!

Don’t forget our second list of Cricut Freebies – Cricut Tutorials and Crafts. Also take a look at our Easter Cricut Project Ideas & Crafts and Valentine Cricut Ideas & Crafts.

Find more inspiration on Cricut’s Blog and the Circut Design Space. You can also shop the cutting machine collection at Cricut.com. Enjoy and happy crafting!

Cricut Monogram Tutorial | Frugal Coupon Living

BBQ Spice Rub Mason Jar Craft with Free SVG File | Frugal Coupon Living

Make your own paper cactus – perfect for teacher appreciation and a fan-cactus teacher!

Father’s Day Photo Frame for a Dad who is a Rockstar! | Frugal Coupon Living

Mason Jar Kitchen Canisters with Rae Dunn font | Frugal Coupon Living

Make a party beverage tub for a group gathering or a backyard BBQ. This Cricut tutorial comes with a free Cricut SVG file.

Cricut Banner Tutorial | Keys to Inspiration

Hand Lettered Wood Design Tutorial | Printable Crush

How to Draw and Write with Cricut Pens | 100 Directions (Get pens for your Cricut HERE)

Make an Easter Card with Crayons | Frugal Coupon Living

How to Create Labels with Cricut | The Homes I Have Made

Add your own images to Cricut Design Space — Design Space Cricut Tutorial | Frugal Coupon Living

Address Christmas Cards with the Cricut Explore | Hey, Let’s Make Stuff

How to Use Your Own Images in Cricut Design Space | Crafting in the Rain

DIY Photo Envelope Liners | Glamour and Grace Blog

5 Minute Tutorial – Print Your Fonts into a Font Catalog | Frugal Coupon Living

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How to Bookmark an Image in Cricut Design Space | It Happens in a Blink

Curve Text Tutorial in Cricut Design Space | It Happens in a Blink

How to Layer Adhesive Expressions Vinyl | Expressions Vinyl

Easy and Simplistic Tutorial on How to Make Stickers Using the Cricut Machine | Frugal Coupon Living

Cutting Fabric with Cricut Machines | The Real Thing with the Coake Family

How to Use a Tee Square It to Line Up Your Heated Transfer Vinyl Designs Perfectly | Cutting for Business (get your Tee Square HERE)

Patch and Pocket Placement | Unknown (get your Embroidery Placement Ruler HERE)

How to Layer Vinyl | Where Smiles Have Been

How to Vinyl like a Pro | The Sassy Seamstress

Become An Expert At Weeding | Expressions Vinyl

How to Use Iron On Vinyl | Rae Gun Ramblings

How to Draw Tutorial with Cricut Explore | With Glittering Eyes

Find more inspiration on Cricut’s Blog and the Circut Design Space. You can also shop the cutting machine collection at Cricut.com. Enjoy!

Don’t forget our second list of Cricut Freebies – Cricut Tutorials and Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Chalkboard Art and Hand Lettering Tutorials. Pin to Pinterest.

We also love these Paint Chip Crafts – Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at this Character Cake Tutorial – Thomas or Any Character! Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Camping Hot Dogs Recipe for the Campfire

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Looking for an easy camping food by the fire? Try these Camping Hot Dogs! Wrapped hot dogs are the best creative idea for making dinner when camping with the family. Your kids will love these camping hot dogs, whether you’re on a camping trip or cooking up some food by the fire in your backyard. Enjoy!

Camping Hot Dogs Recipe for the Campfire

What’s a camping trip without amazing food by the fire? If I opt to go camping, 9 times out of 10 it’s for the food! When we can’t actually go camping, our family loves to have “camping” nights in our backyard. That way, we can cook all the flavorful camping foods we’re craving without having to brave the great outdoors. I get my favorite parts about camping and still get to sleep in the comfort of my own bed. Win!

If you loved our Camping Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges as much as we did, we’re bringing you another easy camping food recipe. All you need to make these wrapped hot dogs are your favorite hot dogs and Pillsbury crescent rolls. They are easy enough to make when you are on a camping trip, and delicious enough that you’ll want to start up your backyard fire pit to recreate at any time! Wrap these delicious bites in foil and load on your favorite hot dog toppings when they’re ready.

If you’re looking for another easy camping food recipe, check out our Walking Tacos. And for dessert, try out our S’mores Campfire Cones — this recipe is popular for a reason, trust me!

What should I serve with these wrapped hot dogs?

Everyone has their own favorite hot dog toppings, so you’ll want to keep your family’s favorites on hand when you make these wrapped hot dogs! For more topping inspiration, serve your camping hot dogs with your pick of these tasty additions!

Ketchup
Mustard
Relish
Cheese
Chili
Onions
Jalapeños
Sauerkraut

If you need a side dish to accompany these camping hot dogs, try a coleslaw, pasta salad, corn on the cob, or a potato salad!

Recipe for Campfire Hot Dogs

Just a few simple ingredients make this easy camping food recipe.

Ingredients

Supplies

Camping Sides for Hot Dogs

Ketchup
Mustard
Optional: cheese slices or Velveeta cheese dip

Camping Hotdog Recipe for the Campfire

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Hot dogs
Pillsbury crescent rolls

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Place a skewer in the ends of your hot dogs about 3/4 the way in.
Open your crescent rolls and wrap one long pre-cut triangle around each hot dog, starting with the flat end of the crescent and ending with the tip of the triangle.
Wrap your crescent wrapped hot dogs loosely in aluminum foil.
Roast over the fire while turning your stick just like you would to cook a hot dog.
Cook for 15-20 minutes.
Serve with a side of ketchup and mustard

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Directions for Hot Dogs Over Campfire

Place a skewer* in the ends of your hot dogs about 3/4 the way in.
Open your crescent rolls and wrap one long pre-cut triangle around each hot dog, starting with the flat end of the crescent and ending with the tip of the triangle.
Wrap your crescent wrapped hot dogs loosely in aluminum foil.
Roast over the fire while turning your stick just like you would to cook a hot dog.
Cook hot dogs over the campfire for 15-20 minutes.
Uncover your foil.
Serve with a side of ketchup, mustard, or any of your favorite toppings or sides.
Enjoy!

*Note: If using long wooden skewers, consider placing the skewer in water so you do not cook your stick. Place it in water before loading your hot dog on the stick.

Craving more delicious camping recipes? Check out these Camping Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges. Pin to Pinterest. These are great for breakfast the morning after camping and pack a punch of zesty, sweet orange flavor!

Also check out our Frugal Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks. Pin to Pinterest. There are some top-notch tips for making camping easy, efficient, and memorable. From a hand washing station to fire starters to tips for the shower, we’ve got you covered for your next camping trip!

For more foil-wrapped recipes, take a look at these Foil Packet Meals for the Grill, Oven or Campfire. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these FREE Camping Printables – Meal Plan and Packing List. Pin to Pinterest. Customize it to fit your family’s camping needs and favorite foods!

For dessert, your family will devour these S’mores Campfire Cones. Pin to Pinterest. This is one of our most popular posts. Think outside the box (or off the skewer) with this campfire s’mores idea!

Love the campfire? Check out these Campfire Potatoes – Pin to Pinterest. This is a great foil packet meal – make it while camping or in your own backyard.

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Kids Science Experiments at Home | Oil and Water Experiment

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

Your little ones will love trying out this fun kids’ science experiment! This oil and water experiment takes science to a colorful new level. Science Experiments at Home for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living. Enjoy this fun water and oil activity!

Kids Science Experiments at Home | Oil and Water Experiment

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It’s a common saying that water and oil don’t mix, but do your kids know exactly why? Even without a full explanation, your little ones will love trying out this fun kids’ science experiment with water and oil! As a former teacher, I am all for easy science experiments that let kids learn about science at home. With that being said, this is a fantastic science experiment for elementary school teachers, too! Teachers shouldn’t have to pay extra for engaging activities for their students, and simple activities like these make everyone a winner.

The great thing about this oil and water experiment is that it’s both incredibly easy and that you probably have all the ingredients in your house already! Oil and water are incredibly inexpensive and easy to get a hold of. All you need for this fun kids’ science experiment are a few colors of food dye, water, cooking oil, eye droppers, and beakers or cups. Straws work too if you don’t have eye droppers on hand!

Letting your kids experiment with science at home doesn’t mean you have to spend extra on supplies. Pique their interest in the science field with an easy experiment that’s both informative and simple to create. They will love getting to perform this hands-on experiment, and the extension component allows them to learn the explanation of the experiment in simple terms that are made for kids. Your kids will feel like expert scientists when they get to perform this oil and water experiment! Enjoy!

How do you explain the oil and water experiment to kids?

Put simply, what’s happening is that the molecules of water can’t mix with the molecules of oil. Even if you try to shake up a bottle of half-oil and half-water, the oil just breaks up into smaller droplets, but it doesn’t truly mix with the water. Only the food coloring mixes with water. The oil will stay completely separate! Plus, the oil will always float on top of water because oil is less dense. This experiment is a great way to begin a discussion about density and how liquids interact when they are mixed together.

Oil and Water Experiment

Supplies:

Cooking oil
2 cups water, divided
Food coloring
Straws or eye droppers

Directions:

Fill up a small jar or bottle with cooking oil (it’s fun if each kid has their own!).
Place 1/4 cup of water in 4 separate containers.
Dye each water filled container a different color with just a drop or two of food coloring and mix.
Set your straw (or eye dropper) into one container of colored water, place your fingertip over the top of the straw, and drop the colored water into the oil by lifting your fingertip off the straw.
Watch how the oil and colored water droplets separate.

Explanation and questions for the oil and water experiment:

Oil and water separate when combined because water is denser than oil. It causes the colored water droplets to sink when added to the jar of oil.

Encourage your kids to play around with this experiment. Ask them further questions including, when combining different colors do they seek to join together? Do they seem to seek to join together more over time?

Explain density and ask your kids or students which is denser, water or oil? (The oil floats, showing that it’s less dense than water.)

Why let the fun stop here? Have more fun with science with these experiments! Take a look at these Five Minute Science Experiments for Kids you can do in your home! Pin to Pinterest and save for later!

We have plenty of science experiments to try out at home. Take a look at our Kids Science Experiments at Home | Baking Soda and Vinegar. Pin to Pinterest.

Have kids at home who are obsessed with slime? They will love these Easy Borax Recipes! These fun kids’ science experiments don’t stop at slime — you won’t believe what your kids can create with borax! They won’t even realize they are learning! Pin to Pinterest.

Gardening Hacks and Tips for the Wannabe Gardener

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Calling all black thumbs! Make it green with these DIY gardening hacks and ideas for the wannabe gardener. Easy, creative, and beautiful gardening hacks that will turn you into a pro in no time!

Gardening Hacks and Tips

Guys, I have always wanted to be able to say I have a green thumb. But to be honest, I’ve never been very successful with my gardening attempts. No matter how much I want a dream yard with a beautiful garden, I just can’t find the motivation or my black thumb gets in the way. We can’t all be gardening experts, but there are some amazing gardening hacks out there that make it a little easier for all of my black thumbs!

Recently, we were lucky enough to move into a new home with the most beautiful and spacious yard. Even more, the previous owners were gardeners, so the yard was in amazing shape when we purchased it. I thought that it shouldn’t be too hard to keep up their amazing gardening work. Boy, was I wrong!

As time went on after we purchased our home, I quickly realized that it wouldn’t be as easy as I thought. The weeds came in quickly, and while I wanted to restore the yard to its former glory, I had no clue where to start. I had a hard time distinguishing the difference between what was supposed to stay and what was supposed to head straight to the trash. Needless to say, I needed a LOT of help from my friends on the internet.

How do you make a garden more attractive?

When you boil it down to the basics, attractive gardens have plenty of well-tended plants, controlled weeds, and the perfect decorative touches. If I learned one thing from these DIY gardening hacks, it’s that you don’t have to spend a ton of money or hire a professional to make your garden look its best. I’ve spent a lot of time gathering these DIY gardening hacks, so I figured I should share my findings with all of you! After making your way through these gardening hacks, I hope you will leave with the inspiration to try some out and turn that thumb green. Good luck out there, and happy gardening!

Also visit our Inexpensive Backyard Landscaping Ideas on a Budget with Gardening tips!

Save your time and sanity with this Wine Bottle Waterer. Get your Garden Nanny Bottle HERE! Not only is it a time-saver, but it looks cute in your planter, too!

This DIY gardening hack is GENIUS! Use diapers to retain moisture in potted plants. | Sand Paper and Silly Putty

Got some old newspapers lying around? These biodegradable pots are good for the earth AND will help you get rid of the extras. | The Things We’ll Make

Keep your garden tools clean with this cute AND functional tool holder. The sand is abrasive and helps keep the tools sharp as you remove and reinsert them! | One Good Thing by Jillee

Switch up your plants instantly with these plastic plant holders! Such a genius way to quickly move plants around without digging them up. | Florida Friendly Plants

If you want a non-toxic way to get rid of fungi, just mix 4 teaspoons of baking soda with a gallon of water. It’ll get rid of that pesky fungi without extra chemicals. So easy! | Gardening Soul

Rope lights make great borders for gardens and flower beds for a perfect ambiance in the evening. | Hometalk

I love DIY gardening ideas that keep things looking natural. Turn an old log into a planter! | A Proverbs 31 Wife

This lovely and simple wooden planter is both cute and functional! The planter on top conceals the storage space for your hose or other garden needs below. | Jaime Costiglio

This easy tutorial for making seed bombs is a great DIY gardening idea for areas that get less of your attention. Just plant them and wait for the magic to happen! | Hello Nature Blog

Looking to start a vegetable garden? Many plants prefer the moisture at their roots as opposed to overhead watering. You can make your own water bottle drip feeder out of recycled materials! | Source

If you have a lot of plants that need protection from the cold, using fancy cloches can get expensive. Use an empty soda bottle instead to protect your plant babies on the cheap! | eHow

These DIY self-watering planters don’t just look amazing — they ensure that your plants get the water you need, even if you can’t check on them daily. They prevent over-watering, too! | DIY Projects

You don’t always need a compost heap to use food scraps in your garden. Check out these easy ways to improve your garden soil without a compost heap using three kitchen scraps you’d normally throw away! | Whole Food Home

Use your old wine bottles for garden and lawn edging! Just turn them upside down and line them up. I love how low-cost and creative this DIY gardening idea is. Try it with colorful bottles for a more stunning look! | Planted Well

Don’t fill your large planters all the way up with soil! It makes them heavy and difficult to move, and your plants don’t always need all that space. Bury milk jugs at the bottom of your planters to save soil and keep them light. | The Bean Sprout Notes

Make your own weed killer! Mix up Dawn soap and vinegar to keep those pesky weeds at bay. It’s a great way to avoid using toxic chemicals that may harm the environment or your family. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Go vertical! This garden uses clay pots, wire, and an arbor for a unique way to display pots without taking up a ton of space. | Aka Design

Got some unwanted backyard visitors? Keep pests and animals out of your garden by putting plastic forks into the ground. It will deter animals from eating your plants! | Source Unknown

Love these Gardening Hacks and Tips?

You will also love these Midsummer Night Patio Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Now it’s time to give your front porch some attention. Check out these Front Porch Ideas to Inspire Your Welcome. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking to update your home value? Take a look at these Curb Appeal Hacks to Increase Your Home Value. Pin to Pinterest.

Lastly, complete your outdoor look with these Inexpensive Backyard Ideas for Landscaping on a Budget. Pin to Pinterest.

Front Porch Ideas – Inspire Your Welcome This Spring!

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

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

Front Porch Ideas

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

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

How can you decorate your front porch?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Easy Veggie Fritters – The Kids Will Love Them!

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

Eat more veggies! Zucchini and carrots get mixed with a batter and pan-fried to golden perfection in this easy and delicious veggie fritters recipe. Your kids will be asking for seconds of these perfect veggie fritters! Enjoy!

Easy Veggie Fritters

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Trying to get your kids to eat more veggies? These easy veggie fritters are the solution! They are chock full of veggies and pan-fried for that perfect crunch. If you’ve ever wondered how to make fritters, let me tell you that it’s easier than you think! We opted to mix zucchini, carrots, and scallions into ours, but feel free to substitute whatever veggies you have in the fridge. All that veggie goodness gets mixed up with an egg batter to hold it all together. I highly recommend topping these veggie fritters with sour cream, Greek yogurt, chives and/or extra scallions. Seconds of these, please!

What are fritters, anyways?

If you’re not familiar with these tasty snacks, a fritter is a fried patty. They can be sweet, like apple fritters, or savory, like these delish and healthy veggie fritters! Usually, you’ll find that they are made with chopped ingredients with an egg-based batter to bind everything together. These veggie fritters are similar to vegetable pancakes. The great thing about fritters is that you can fill them with good-for-you veggies while the fried component will have your kids asking for seconds. I’d call that the perfect balance!

Easy Veggie Fritters

Yields: 10-12 fritters
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups shredded carrots
2/3 cup flour
1/3 cup chopped scallions
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for dipping. We like to add chives too!

Directions:

Place the zucchini in a strainer over a bowl. Gently press down to squeeze the excess liquid out.
In a medium bowl, add the strained shredded zucchini, shredded carrots, flour, scallions, eggs, garlic and salt and pepper. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
Place paper towels over a large plate, set aside.
Add the olive oil to a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. Once the oil is shining in the pan, add about ¼ cup of the mixture into the pan, flattening it just a bit with your fingers. Continue adding the mixture as stated, spacing the fritters about 1 inch apart.
Allow the fritters to cook for approximately 3 minutes, and then flip to cook the other side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Place the fritters on the prepared plate to allow the excess grease to drip off.
Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Continue this process until all of the vegetable mixture is used.
Optional: Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. You can also top with chives.

Note: These veggie fritters are best enjoyed immediately after they are prepared for the crispiest result!

Easy Veggie Fritters – The Kids Will Love Them!

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 12 1x

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Ingredients

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2 cups shredded zucchini
2 cups shredded carrots
2/3 cup flour
1/3 cup chopped scallions
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Optional: Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for dipping. We like to add chives too!

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Place the zucchini in a strainer over a bowl. Gently press down to squeeze the excess liquid out.
In a medium bowl, add the strained shredded zucchini, shredded carrots, flour, scallions, eggs, garlic and salt and pepper. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
Place paper towels over a large plate, set aside.
Add the olive oil to a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. Once the oil is shining in the pan, add about ¼ cup of the mixture into the pan, flattening it just a bit with your fingers. Continue adding the mixture as stated, spacing the fritters about 1 inch apart.
Allow the fritters to cook for approximately 3 minutes, and then flip to cook the other side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Place the fritters on the prepared plate to allow the excess grease to drip off.
Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Continue this process until all of the vegetable mixture is used.
Optional: Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt. You can also top with chives.

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Hungry for more easy veggie recipes? Try our creative Corn Lollipops. Pin to Pinterest.

While you’re here, check out our Weight Watchers® Recipes and Their Point Values too! Pin to Pinterest.

BBQ Grill Cupcakes – Father’s Day Idea!

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May 12, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

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!

Don’t forget our inspirational Father’s Day Cake Designs too!

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

BBQ Cupcakes

Ingredients:

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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

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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

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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.

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May 12, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Father's Day, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

We love these Golf Donuts for Dad! We made an easy Father’s Day Dessert that is creative and fun and personalized just for dad. It’s a hole in one idea!

Golf Donuts for Dad | Father’s Day Dessert

Looking for a Hole in One idea this Father’s Day. We love to celebrate donuts for dad and thought this idea was so much fun! Create a mini golf course for your next donuts for dad event. We made ours with a silicone donut mold, some green frosting, candy shreds, and white Sixlets!

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Father’s Day Donut Recipe

Ingredients:

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 Egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Green candy shreds (if you do not have this, shake coconut flakes in a Ziploc bag with 2 drops of green food coloring)
White Sixlets
Green frosting (buy green or mix with one to two drops of green food coloring or gel)

Supplies:

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 350° and grease your silicone donut mold with a nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together your cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until combined.
Place a large freezer bag inside a mixing bowl, fold the edges over the bowl, and pour your cake batter into the freezer bag.
Cut a small tip off the corner of your freezer bag and use it to dispense the batter into your donut molds.
Bake for 15 minutes and let fully cool before you remove.
Place a half a cup of your green frosting into the bottom of a cereal bowl, heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, and mix.
Dunk the top of your doughnut into the green frosting and immediately coat with your green candy shreds.
Dip the bottom of a sixlet into your frosting and press onto the top of your donut.
Cut two small matching triangles from your white paper and glue a toothpick in between the two to look like a flag.
Press the bottom of the toothpick flag into the top of the donut by the ball.

Golf Donuts for Dad | Father’s Day Dessert

Author: Ashley Langston
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

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1 box chocolate cake mix
1 Egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
Green candy shreds
White Sixlets
Green frosting

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350° and grease your silicone donut mold with a nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together your cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until combined.
Place a large freezer bag inside a mixing bowl, fold the edges over the bowl, and pour your cake batter into the freezer bag.
Cut a small tip off the corner of your freezer bag and use it to dispense the batter into your donut molds.
Bake for 15 minutes and let fully cool before you remove.
Place a half a cup of your green frosting into the bottom of a cereal bowl, heat in the microwave for 30 seconds, and mix.
Dunk the top of your doughnut into the green frosting and immediately coat with your green candy shreds.
Dip the bottom of a sixlet into your frosting and press onto the top of your donut.
Cut two small matching triangles from your white paper and glue a toothpick in between the two to look like a flag.
Press the bottom of the toothpick flag into the top of the donut by the ball.