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Edible Christmas Gifts

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October 21, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

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Homemade Edible Christmas Gifts. Last minute gift ideas that do more than sit on the shelf, they fill your belly!

Edible Christmas Gifts

We love DIY Christmas Gifts. However, often waiting to the last minute for gifts puts me in a place of purchasing and often that purchase is something not from the heart. My last minute gifts become, something I like to call, “Shelf Sitters”. Shelf sitters are gifts that take up room and don’t have a reason for use. I had a lot of these during my years of teaching elementary school.

One of the gifts I always appreciated, especially on busy winter school days, was something that filled my belly during the day. If I was feeling extra nice, those gifts made it home to share with my family. We found the tastiest recipes, some tried and true, for your Edible Christmas Gifts. Take a look at these gift ideas that do more than sit on a shelf!

Share the reason for the season with these M&Ms and free printable tag! | Frugal Coupon Living

These cute Christmas biscuits are so easy to make and are a sweet and crumbly festive treat or pretty gift from the kitchen.| The Veg Space

These 5 minute Christmas chocolate bars make for a fun little gift that you can make with your kids. | My Life Cook Book

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These are adorable and so easy for the kids – Gingerbread man cookies! | Frugal Coupon Living

Are you gifting homemade items this year? People will love these apple pie filled jars and dry crust! | The Seaside Baker

One of my favorite little snacks, Fiber One Chocolate Chex Christmas Trees! Substitute with your favorite brand of chex! | Handmade Charlotte

These adorable and easy to prepare Holiday Cornucopia Treats are the perfect gift from your kitchen. | The Pudge Factor

Guess these secret ingredients – Black pepper and maple syrup make the tastiest gingerbread cookies— crispy, spicy, and perfect for gifting! | La Peche Fraiche

These Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups made with sugar cookie dough are filled with hot chocolate ganache, have a pretzel handle and mini marshmallows on top! | The Gunny Sack

These sweet edible Christmas candles are easy to make and done in minutes. They make a perfect festive decoration or gifts. | All That Jas

If you need an Edible Christmas Gift for the kids or classroom, try making these Rudolph Reindeer Pudding Cups! | Frugal Coupon Living

Clementine marmalade – a delicious homemade marmalade using clementines, great for Christmas gifts! | Domestic Gothess

Icing, Reese Cups and a few decorations make these adorable Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees! | One Little Project

Easy Cookies and Cream Fudge made in the microwave or on the stove is loaded with OREO Cookies and makes a great edible gift. | How to Make Easy Fudge

Homemade Edible Christmas Gifts. Last minute gift ideas that do more than sit on the shelf, they fill your belly!Click To Tweet

These Stained Glass Cookies Recipe are beautiful! They might be too beautiful to eat! | Evermine

These are so tasty and of course adorable – Christmas Tree Brownies. | One Little Project

These baking mixes make the perfect easy Christmas gift that you can make last minute! They include cookies, waffles and brownies. | Wakeup to Waffles

These Chocolate Peppermint Sandwich Cookies will be the star of your Christmas cookie exchange or give as a homemade gift! | Celebrating Sweets

A cookie that will be top on Santa’s gift list, a Candied Blood Orange Shortbread cookie. | North Dixie Kitchen

We think you will love these 31 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Craft Boards.

Also enjoy part 2 of 31 DIY Christmas Crafts. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Craft Boards.

We have so many additional ideas in our 31 days of Christmas Food Crafts. Pin to your Christmas and Recipe Boards.

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Instant Pot Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs

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October 20, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 1 Comment

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An easy dinner recipe made in 10 minutes – Instant Pot Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs. Serve with veggies, riced cauliflower, white rice or noodles.

Instant Pot Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs

Looking for a twist on the traditional meatball? A recipe that doesn’t incorporate cheese and red pasta sauce? Try these Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs made in the Instant Pot! These meatballs cook in only 10 minutes – that is pretty impressive and one reason I love the Instant Pot…. I mean, it is Instant. Serve over white rice, veggies, riced cauliflower or noodles.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground turkey
1/4 C. green onions, sliced + more for serving
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 egg
2 tbsp. oil
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 C. soy sauce
2 tsp. minced garlic
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch

Directions:

Combine the ground turkey, sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt & pepper and egg. Use your hands to mix and roll into 2″ meatballs.
In a separate bowl whisk together the soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar and cornstarch.
Add the oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot and turn on the saute function. Add the meatballs to the Instant Pot and brown the meatballs on each side.
Once the meatballs have browned, turn off the saute function.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the meatballs.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal it shut.
Press the manual button and set to 10 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to vent naturally.
Once the Instant Pot is done venting, remove the lid and stir the meatballs.
Remove from the Instant Pot and serve with riced cauliflower or vegetables.

Instant Pot Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1/4 C. green onions, sliced + more for serving
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 egg
2 tbsp. oil
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 C. soy sauce
2 tsp. minced garlic
3 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch

Instructions

Combine the ground turkey, sliced green onions, garlic powder, salt & pepper and egg. Use your hands to mix and roll into 2″ meatballs.
In a separate bowl whisk together the soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar and cornstarch.
Add the oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot and turn on the saute function. Add the meatballs to the Instant Pot and brown the meatballs on each side.
Once the meatballs have browned, turn off the saute function.
Pour the teriyaki sauce over the meatballs.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal it shut.
Press the manual button and set to 10 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to vent naturally.
Once the Instant Pot is done venting, remove the lid and stir the meatballs.
Remove from the Instant Pot and serve with riced cauliflower or vegetables.

Take a look at these Instant Pot Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

The Best Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas

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October 14, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

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Creative Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas to pull off the best wizard celebration. Magic Wands, Butterbeer recipes, DIY Quidditch snitches and more!

Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas

“Wingardium leviosa” My spell has either enticed you to read further or has you levitating from your chair. Either way, I hope you area as captivated as I am with these Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas. We found some of the best recipes (care to eat Butterbeer cake from a mug?) and most creative crafts (deliver owl mail) to pull off the ultimate, memorable wizard party.

You will want a brick wall backdrop to enter platform 9 3/4 and some Ferrero Rocher Chocolates to make the cutest Quidditch snitch. I promise the kids will talk about this party for years to come!

Also enjoy our other themed parties included Pokemon Party Ideas and Star Wars Party Ideas.

Use these free Harry Potter printables to create quick and easy Pillow Party Favor Boxes. Perfect for holding your favorite Harry Potter themed treats like Harry Potter Jelly Beans! | Bugaboo City

Forget the cake! This homemade Butterbeer recipe isn’t a drink. Its a Microwave Cake in a Mug! A perfect dessert for a Harry Potter birthday party. | Living Locurto

The Easy Golden Snitches are so simple you might find yourself making them for more than a Harry Potter Party! | My Poppet

Fill your belly with this Marshmallow Butterbeer Popcorn! | Sisters, What!

Bubble wands make the most perfect floating keys for your DIY Harry Potter Decor! | Tikkido

Grab this free printable, Have You Seen this Wizard? You will print and then place together. Note this website is in a different language. Google Chrome will translate for you! | HarryPotterParty.nl

Fill their party favor bag with something useful – A Harry Potter Pencil Wand. A hot glue gun is the trick! | Sisters What

Dry ice inside the cauldron helped to create fog and create a very exciting party effect! | Spaceships and Laser Beams

Another unique party favor bag are these Quidditch Treat Bags. | The Preppy Planner

These Harry Potter inspired chocolate frogs with boxes to match are so easy to make and add a fantastic touch to any Harry Potter party. You will need a frog mold with your recipe. | A Modern Homestead

You’re going to want a real talking sorting hat!

Use your printer to put Moaning Myrtle where she is definitely not wanted – like the bathroom! | Profmcgonagall101213

These super easy Harry Potter Owl Letter Holders would be great for inviting friends to your birthday party! | My Very Educated Mother

If you do not feel like crafting your own invitations, these Harry Potter Invites are precious! | ZarleeLuxCreations

Speaking of invites, don’t leave off the password. Blow up a picture of the Fat Lady to stick on the door. Password please! | Wattlebird

It’s raining mail – an acceptance letters! | Craftsterchic

What house will the sorting hat place you in? Make sure to have these Harry Potter DIY Felt Ties ready to assign to your party goers! | One Sweet Appetite

Follow the trail of spiders! Learn how to make magnetic spiders! | Delia Creates

Creative Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas to pull off the best wizard celebration. Magic Wands, Butterbeer recipes, DIY Quidditch snitches and more! #FrugalCouponLiving #BirthdayParty #HarryPotter Click To Tweet

These owl cupcakes add the perfect touch and a tasty dessert! | Sweetest Kitchen

The DIY Harry Potter Wands are so simple and made with hot glue and bamboo cooking chopsticks. | Boxy Colonial

Make your own DIY Quidditch Hoops for display or for a game! | Housewife Eclectic

Just a few simple ingredients to make this Harry Potter Potion Necklace. | The Scrap Shoppe Blog

This free banner printable is perfect for your party! | Paper Trail Design

We found this Wizard Bathroom sign on Birds Party and had to find it’s origin. You can purchase it here.

Also slowly scroll through this blog post for the ultimate list of Harry Pottery Birthday Ideas like Platform 9 3/4 Photo Wall! | My Poppet

Have a Star Wars Fan? The force will be with you when you take a look at these Star Wars Birthday Party Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

Gotta catch ’em all! Anther wonderful collection are these Pokemon Birthday Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Thankful for You Gift Tag and Thanksgiving Gift Idea

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October 13, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving Leave a Comment

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Download your free printable thankful for you gift tag. Gift idea for a teacher, co-worker, neighbor or host this fall or Thanksgiving season.

Thankful for You Gift Tag

As a former teacher, I am always looking for creative ideas for teachers. I don’t have too much wiggled room in the wallet as I have five kids and more than five teachers, but I do want them to feel appreciated. In an effort to not give them something they will shove in the back of an empty desk drawer, I try to do little homemade things that will be used. The school day can be long, especially during the holidays, so I know food is often used (and appreciated!) I made this teacher gift tag for my kids but also wanted to share it with you. Use your Thankful for You Gift Tag for a teacher, a neighbor or bring to a celebration for a host. Enjoy!

Supplies:

Homemade (or store bought) bread or muffins – We used Pillsbury Pumpkin Bread Mix
Fall Ribbon
Twine
Burlap
Parchment Paper
Cardstock
Printer ink

I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

To Order Your Printables at Staples for Under $1*:

Download and save your image from this post. (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
Return to Staples print service page.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
On the left column, select your file.
Select upload.
Select done.
Give your job a name.
Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait (smaller tags) or horizontal (larger tags).
I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb coverstock (I prefer a cardstock feel over printer paper feel.)
Select add to cart.
Proceed to checkout. My total was $0.17 for one print. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
Enjoy!

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Fall 2018. The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

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Download your free printable thankful for you gift tag. Gift idea for a teacher, neighbor or host this fall or Thanksgiving season. #ThanksgivingClick To Tweet

You are going to also love this Thanksgiving Gift Ideas for Teachers with Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more printables this fall? Enjoy these Free Printables for Thanksgiving. Pin to Pinterest.

Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin – October Birthday Idea

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October 11, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

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Want to take your pumpkin decorations a step beyond your typical carving? Take a look at this easy Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin tutorial. It’s an adorable idea for an October birthday celebration.

Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin

We got so inspired by our post un-carved Creative Pumpkin Decorations, that we took the challenge as well. While these pumpkins were pretty amazing, we think that we have the most exciting pumpkin yet!

My third child’s (Eli) birthday is in October and I am always thinking of what I can do to incorporate his birthday and Halloween (without it being too scary!) I first made these cute Halloween Spirit Drink Labels, to share with you, plus I put together some yummy Halloween Kids Food Crafts. I wanted to take it a step further with our front door. The front porch has all the Boo-tiful Halloween decor, but it lacks something celebrating Eli’s birthday – thus the evolution of the Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin.

One thing to take in to consideration for this project is it takes time. You will need time for the pot to dry, the ice cream base, and the pink paint to dry. So about three different times where your project needs to “sit” before you move on to the next step.

Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin Supplies:

There are a few supplies needed for this project. I would say the most unique supply is the spray foam insulation. It was not something I had on hand. Keep this project in a well ventilated area. You have craft paint as well as the foam. Adult supervision is suggested for this project!

Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin Directions:

First, protect your area by laying out a piece of newspaper or scrap paper in a well ventilated place. You will want to paint your terracotta pot tan and let it dry.

Once your pot is dry, you will place your pumpkin upside down into your large pot.

If you are doing this with the kids, this particular part is for ADULTS! Please read directions/precautions on your Spray foam insulation can. Put your gloves on and carefully spray a small amount of spray foam insulation around the bottom of pumpkin/top of the pot. Keep in mind that the foam will grow twice the size while it dries. Let it dry.

In a well ventilated area, carefully wrap (or protect) the pot and spray or brush two coats of pink paint onto the pumpkin and dried foam. Let your pink paint dry.

Glue a red pom pom ball to the top center of the pumpkin and a 2” bent green pipe cleaner in the center of the red pon-pom ball for the cherry and stem.

Cut your colorful pipe cleaners into 1/2” pieces and carefully hot glue them to the top and top sides of the pumpkin to look like sprinkles.

Measure and cut your tan pipe cleaners to be the same length as the bottom of the terracotta pot and glue vertically around the pot leaving approximately a 3” space in between.

Next, glue tan pipe cleaners horizontally around the pot leaving a 2-3” space in between to look like an ice cream cone.

To protect your pumpkin, bring your pumpkin outside and spray with a clear coat of spray paint and let dry.

Enjoy!

Easy Ice Cream Cone Pumpkin tutorial. An adorable idea for an October birthday celebration. Halloween Decorations that are a step above traditional carving. #FrugalCouponLiving #Jackolantern #HalloweenClick To Tweet

Take a look at our other creative pumpkin decorations for Halloween – they go beyond your traditional carve. Pin to your Halloween and Craft Pinterest Boards.

Also enjoy these cute ideas for your front porch and front door – Halloween Porch Decor. Pin to Pinterest on your Home and Halloween Boards.

Creative Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas

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October 7, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

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If you have some extra mint cases around your home, you will want to take a look at these Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas. Creative hacks, tips and uses for travel, play, and display.

Creative Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas

We eat a lot of mints. It might be the best way I get my kids to pass the breath smell test. (Before we talk hygiene, yes, I do make the brush multiple times a day!) Anyways, mints seem to be our solution over gum. Each time we visit a container I truly hate tossing these mint cases away. There are so many creative uses for them and there is no reason they should end up in a landfill… thus this post!

We found some very creative Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas. From adorable little mouse and mermaid homes, to LEGOs on the go, useful first aid and sewing kits to ornaments for your tree. These upcycled craft ideas take something old and turn it into something new, useful, and environmental friendly!

Make this adorable monster activity for your kids using an empty Altoid Tin and free printable from Fun Loving Families. Fun travel game for kids!

Upcycle and old Altoids tin to make these cute LEGO kits from The Decorated Cookie! Great toys for kids for travel or party favors. (Don’t forget ourLEGO Travel Case too!)

Enjoy our very own Upcycled Tic Tac Toe Travel Game Altoids Box.

Sadie Seasongoods teaches you how to use Altoids tins to create these adorable vintage-style suitcase Christmas ornaments with fabric, ribbon, and miniature travel labels.

Here’s one for you moms. You can turn an Altoids tin into an all-purpose carrying case for your credit/business cards, ID, cash, lipstick, gum and more! Thanks Creme de la Craft!

This is a great gift for dad. Turn an Altoids Box into a Mini Pool Table. Excellent tutorial from Consumer Crafts.

Get inspired by this Altoids First Aid kit from Craftster. It makes a thoughtful gift when seeing a friend off or can be nice resource for international travel.

Make a little person inyour life her very own fairy tale in a tin! This Princess and the Pea PDF pattern will show you how to craft a tiny poseable princess doll with a lofty bed and her own fancy closet, all scaled to fit inside two recycled Altoids tins.

On the go? If you are a modern day Mary Poppins, make sure to Altoids Tin Sewing Kit with tutorial from Makezine.

Have a ballerina? This dance tip is great! Upcycle an old tin case to make a bun on the go kit!

The Instructables has an adorable tutorial with upcycling your Altoids Case into a Watercolor Box.

Hold your stamps in this adorable little stamp case.

Using any of your mini dolls and their accessories, make something like this Little Mermaid Travel Tin from Little World Big Adventures.

Follow this Mouse House PDF Pattern for your Altoids Box. This is an adorable sewing activity and travel toy. Sweet Dreams Tiny Mouse!

If sewing just doesn’t happen in your home, purchase your Upcycled Altoids Box like Mermaid Felt Doll Bed.

Organize small things with this Mint Tin Home Organization Idea – perfect for small things!

If you have extra mint cases around your home, take a look at these Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas. Creative hacks, tips and uses for travel, play, and display. #FrugalCouponLiving #Altoids #UpcycledCraftsClick To Tweet

“In this box I will lay, the little tooth I lost today. Please dear Tooth Fairy, while I sleep, leave me a coin, my tooth you can keep!” Tooth Fairy Mint Tin Box Idea is great for young children who are loosing their first teeth.

With this case, I hold this ring – adorable Mint Tin Ring Holder from Leonie Sinclair.

Turn your Mint Tin Case into a Prayer Box with this tutorial from Travelers Dream.

Ready for Christmas Traditions? Turn your Mint Tin Boxes into a DIY Advent Calendar with this idea from Hand Krafted by Stephanie. Don’t forget our full list of Homemade Advent Calendars.

Make a house of buggles with this upcycled altoids tin craft from Making Life Blissful.

Looking for craft upcyles that require little investment. These Paint Strip Craft Ideas are the best for an afternoon of crafting! Pin to Pinterest.

Also shop your local yard stales. You won’t believe the many things you can do with Upcycled Step2 and Little Tikes Toys. Pin to Pinterest.

Thankful for the Hands that Teach Me | Fall Teacher Gift Tag

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October 6, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving 1 Comment

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Thankful for the Hands that Teach Me free printable. Pair this Fall Teacher Gift Tag with a bottle of soap for the Thanksgiving Season.

Thankful for the Hands that Teach Me

We have a sweet and thoughtful gift idea for you this fall season. As a former teacher, I am always looking for ideas and ways to show appreciation to my children’s teachers. I have five kids, so grabbing expensive gifts is not always the solution. I have sent in $5 Starbucks gift cards (with free printable), candy bars (that I picked up in the checkout lane of the grocery store), Redbox codes (also a free printable) or even a small batch of the larger batch of cookies we made the evening before. Whatever the gift, small or big, it shows that I appreciate my child’s teacher and also represents a lot to the younger eyes that are watching.

This season we wanted to give you a free fall gift tag you can use for your child and their teacher. Print your gift tag and attach it to a seasonal soap dispenser. Today we used some of method’s limited edition soaps because they added the perfect color to the season. Enjoy!

You can save these and print from your own computer or we give you step by step directions to save and print at Staples Copy Center.

Supplies:

Method hand soap or a soap of your choice (often Bath and Body Works has seasonal sales)
Ribbon, twine, or other decor
Cardstock
Printer ink

To Order Your Printables at Staples for Under $1*:

Download and save your image from this post. (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
Return to Staples print service page.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
On the left column, select your file.
Select upload.
Select done.
Give your job a name.
Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb coverstock (I prefer a cardstock feel over printer paper feel.)
Select add to cart.
Proceed to checkout. My total was $0.17 for one print. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
Enjoy!

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You are going to also love this Thanksgiving Gift Ideas for Teachers with Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more printables this fall? Enjoy these Free Printables for Thanksgiving. Pin to Pinterest.

When decorating this fall, enjoy these Farmhouse Fall Decor Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Nanny Appreciation Week and Babysitter Gift Ideas

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October 5, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

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Nanny appreciation week is the last week of September. Take a look at these creative ways to recognize your nannie as well as babysitter gift ideas to make your caregiver feel loved!

Nanny Appreciation Week

So I am new to the nanny circuit. When we had Elijah, our third, in 2016, I was able to juggle him and work from home. Work often was based on his nap schedule and because he was such a good baby, he would play while I quickly got up a post, worked on social media content, or managed the day to day tasks of owning a small business. When Eli was around 7 months old, we learned we were pregnant. At our 9 week check-up, we learned it was twins. Initially, considering a nanny wasn’t even on our radar. Our income came in and quickly went out to a list of designated spots – mortgage, groceries, retirement, activities, etc. You name it! I understood living paycheck to paycheck, I still do. After accepting the fact, twins were on the way and we would have 3 children under 14 months of age, I was either going to quit the blog, or we were going to have to shift some financial matters… we chose the later.

Finding a Nanny

My husband I researched the benefit of preschools and nannies. The benefits of having a nanny far outweighed sending the kids to preschool, especially at such young ages. This kept the kids in a familiar environment, allowed me to still work flexibly (and help), and also gave us help with the day to day happenings in the home. The twins were born premature and weighted only four and a half pounds. I knew they would need me their first few months and being able to work and having them in the next room was so important to me. We found our nanny on Care.com. Care did background checks for us and allowed us to interview and learn about a number of nannies. I can’t tell you how many commercials I saw over the years and thought “I would never hire a care taker on that site” …God laughs! We are so blessed to have picked the nanny direction and I swear God placed the right nanny in our life! She is fun, she is engaging, she sticks to the schedule I proved her (I am a Babywise mama!), and most importantly, she loves on our kids (and visa versa)!

National Nanny Recognition Week

Since 1998, Nanny Appreciation Week aka National Nanny Recognition Week has been observed the last week of September to recognize and celebrate nannies. I had no idea about this before our current nanny, but as a “Pinterest Mom” I was sure going to rock it! The pressure was on!

Nanny Candy Bar Letter

The first thing we did was a Candy Bar Letter. I have seen many candy bar letters in my lifetime (Father’s Day, coaches, teachers, etc) but I have never done one for a caregiver. Making the adjustment wasn’t too hard, our letter read…

To Our Hot Tamale aka Super Nanny, You are Mounds of fun, bring us many Snickers and Joy (add Almond Joy and cross off the almond, we forgot it), and you rarely Take 5 for yourself. We were going to give you a million bucks on Payday, but the money slipped through our Butterfinger (add a s). After paying a sad Symphony, we decide to Orbit the Milky Way to tell you that we love you to Pieces. We are Extra lucky as you were Ment (take off os) for us. Love, your little Peeps.

Since Nanny Appreciation is a week long, we did something fun and surprising for each day – sorta like a treasure hunt for our nanny. The first thing we acknowledge was all the “crap” she took – after all, she is changing diapers for three boys daily which easily equates to over a dozen diapers a day, many filled with… crap.

Day 1 – Starbucks Gift Card

The first place we hid our treasure hunt was in the diaper changing station, in the diapers. I purchased a Starbucks Gift Card and I tucked one in the first diaper she would grab.

The note read…

You take a lot of crap, have a drink on us!

Day 2 – Grocery Gift Card

Some of the benefits of having our nanny is she keeps us fed. I am in hideout mode in my room getting work done and can’t get dinner prepped without the kids immediately needing me. She is such a wonderful cook and does our grocery shopping and preps our dinners. This has been one of the biggest blessings by far. Our second hidden gift card was for our grocery store and was was hidden in the refrigerator.

The note read…

Thanks for keeping us well fed! Here are some groceries for you too. Nom Nom.

Day 3 – Dunkin’ Gift Card

Another benefit of a nanny is bathing. This is something a caregiver could not do in a day care. Our nanny bathes the boys before naps. Not only does this give them a good afternoon rest, it also allows us to enjoy the evenings with the boys without trying to accomplish the checklist of baths! In the bath tub, we hid a Dunkin’ Gift Card.

The note read…

We knew we would find you here. Thanks for keeping us clean. Donut you know we would stink without you? (Also consider, donut know what we would do without you!)

Day 4 – Shell Gas Gift Card

Another benefit of a nanny is driving the kids two and from school and filling up the gas tank. Not only does she fill up our tank with gas, she fills up our tank in general (pun intended!) There was a lot of pun in this Shell Gas Gift Card.

The note read…

We are surprised to find you here. What a relief. Thanks for the gas you put in our tank.

Day 5 – Amazon Gift Card

Being a nanny is exhausting… I know, I am a mom! Our little crew take 5 naps a day. That means she is putting in a crib or taking them, ten times a day, I am sure there are times she wishes that she could jump in there too! For this, we got her an Amazon Gift Card so she could shop in her PJs in her own bed!

The note read…

Hey, Super Nanny, Don’t you wish you could give in that bed too? Here’s to only shopping in your PJs. Night, Night.

It’s important to recognize your nanny beyond Nanny Appreciation Week. If a week is to much for you, consider doing some of these things through out the year to tell you babysitter, nanny, or caregiver you appreciate them!

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