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Inspiring Edible Table Runners

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media, Thanksgiving

These inspiring lush edible table runners will create a memorable event talked about forever. Turn you into an amazing hostess with tablescape centered with a greenery table runner surrounded by a bite-sized appetizing menu including fruits, vegetables, meats, breads, cheeses, desserts and more.

Edible Table Runners

I am not the best hostess. In fact a few years ago I created a post Holiday Hosting Tips for you all, but it was truly more for me! I treat hostesses well but I never hold an event well. I think the stress of prepping gives me more anxiety than he reason for the occasion.

Since we have not family this Thanksgiving, I started looking (far in advance) for Friendsgiving Thanskgiving Ideas. This edible table runner hosting idea was a favorite for me. I saw it as lowing my anxiety because everything was immediately displayed for my guests. There was no pulling items in and out of the oven. The pressure of a menu and tablescape overlapped, becoming one. It also was different and stood out, bringing everyone to the table for fellowship.

What is an Edible Table Runner?

There is probably not much we need to describe, as it pretty much describes itself. An edible table runner is a centerpiece full of small bites eat. The centerpiece runs down the length of the table, no food is typically passed. An edible runner should look lush and appetizing, and typically is made of fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, cheeses and desserts. An edible table runner can fit the season – winter, spring, summer and fall or it can fit the holiday and occasion – Thanksgiving, Easter, brunch and whatever!

To decorate, start with your base. It’s good to lay down a corresponding table cloth (stick with a neutral table cloth like a waterproof tan linen so the colors of your foods pop). Then lay down a runner. We are a big fan greenery table runners. After your tablecloth and runner, move your way to larger edible pieces. This includes loafs of bread or large fruits like pumpkins or cantaloupe. Next work your way down to the medium edible bites and then smaller edible items.

Greenery Table Runners

Choosing greenery as your table runner or centerpieces is a great decor option that can be dressed up or dressed down. It looks amazing with bright fruits and veggies. Use year-round in all seasons. Is it the dead of winter? Will the heat wilt your leaves in summer? Don’t fret. Amazon has plenty of greenery table runners to add a pop of color to your edible table runner.

We love these Faux Greenery Table Runners:

Edible Table Runner Ideas

Head to your local hardware store and get wood plank long enough for your table. Finish the food-safe Butcher Block Conditioner and make the ultimate table-long charcuterie board. | Source

Study everything on this edible table runner. Before the flies are out, host a spring outdoor gathering in the yard. Wooden pallets, pillows, and a neutral tablecloth. Full menu is provided by Tara. | Tara Milk Tea

Have the girls over for brunch with this edible breakfast table runner. Menu included. | A Pair and a Spare

Learn the basics of creating a fruit centerpiece. Start with the larger fruits, move to the medium sized fruits and fill in with the smallest. | Photography by Meghan McNeer Styled by Kate Berry for Domino

Listen, your table runner doesn’t have to be exotic. Grab bags of chips. Eating sandwiches? Burgers? Hot dogs? Whatever your entree, lay chips on a wood plank. We find the vegetable sliced chips to be most attractive. (Recall above you can finish your plank with a food-safe Butcher Block Conditioner.) | To Have to Host

Cheese, fruits and chocolates – how to create an edible table runner. | David Jones

Carb load with an edible bread table runner. Add butter and spreads around the table. A lot of tablescape inspiration from this wedding album. | Katie Grant Photo

This table runner is affordable, all the more affordable if you have fruit tree. Decorate with oranges, grapefruits, pomegranate and more. The fruit that is cut, really offers a pop of color (and makes for easy eating!) | Source

At your next summer gathering – three words. Fruit, Veggies, Peonies. | Paper n Stitch

Hot and juicy crawfish, shrimp broils, lobsters and clam bakes make the easiest table runner. Toss down newspaper and pour your edibles straight to the table once baked. | House of Harper

For fall, have the harvest spread. Apples, pumpkins, squash, apricots and more. | Run Away Apricot

Fruits that are darker and richer in tone and make an excellent runner for July 4th or Memorial Day weekend. Insert a few flags to fit your theme. We like this blue and white Gingham checked tablecloth for your background. | Photography by Meghan McNeer Styled by Kate Berry for Domino

Death by chocolate. Fill a table full of chocolate – dark, milk, white and more. We also recommend mini cupcakes, brownies, cookies, chocolate-covered pretzels and more. | Pizzazzerie

For Easter, put all your eggs in one ~~basket~~ table runner. Start collecting your egg cartons. Send home extra eggs with friends in a basket. | The House that Lars Built

For the Christmas season, a gingerbread house village makes a tasty table runner. Display with candy like candy canes, gum drops, chocolates and more. | Source

This citrus tablescape takes me home to Florida and the citrus trees in my grandmother’s and mother-in-law’s backyards. | Fashionable Hostess

Also enjoy these Party and Holiday Hosting Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Also use some of these Wine and Cheese Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Awana Grand Prix Cars, Rules, Templates and More!

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Your Awana Grand Prix Resource. Ideas for Awana Grand Prix Cars plus the Grand Prix Race Rules, Pinewood Derby Car Templates and More!

Awana Grand Prix

What is Awana?

Have you ever wondered What is Awana? My older kids have been in Awana for three years, I have taught for two, and it wasn’t until recently I realized Awana was an acronym for “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” as taken from 2 Timothy 2:15.

2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV) reads “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.“

Awana is international evangelical Christian nonprofit organization founded in 1950, headquartered in Streamwood, Illinois. The Awana website tells the story of the organization.

https://www.awana.org/about/

The organization is known not only for Bible verses and evangelism, they also are known for games, activities, and the popular Awana Grand Prix.

Awana Grand Prix Rules

Similar to the Pinewood Derby, the Awana Grand Prix has a set of rules. You can find the Awana Grand Prix Rules here, but keep in mind, rules may very from church to church, location to location.

These Grand Prix Rules tend to be common place.

1.) Cars raced in previous years are not eligible.

2.) Only one car per person may be entered in the race.

3.) Car weight shall not exceed 5 oz.

4.) The chassis should not be lower than 3/8 of an inch from the ground

5.) Race cars may be no longer than 7 inches, nor wider than 2.75 inches, nor taller than 3 inches in
overall height, a

6.) Inside wheel to wheel clearance should be at least 1.75 inches so that the car will run on the race track.

7.) If a car jumps the track during the race, begin the race over. If a car jumps the track three times, it is eliminated.

Awana Grand Prix Template

Once you have your Awana Grand Prix Single Awana Car Kit, you are going to want to design and personalize your car. Keeping in mind, the rules of the race and the car’s dimensions, you can design your car. The best way to give your car shape is using an Awana Grand Prix Template. There are places to purchase these Pinewood Derby Templates. By making a purchase, you are likely getting a unique design that others might not have access to – that is an option.

Free Awana Grand Prix Templates

You can also look for free Awana Grand Prix Templates. We found a a few for you.

Why reinvent the wheel? If you are looking for Derby car templates, ask around. Either people have templates from years before or their kit came with multiple templates and they are willing to share one or two.

Many churches have open workshops where you can work on your Grand Prix car. If this is the case, visit those workshops, use tools and inquire about templates.

Awana Grand Prix Car Ideas

Without further ado, I present you Awana Grand Prix Car Ideas!

Note: Some of these cars appear to not fit dimensions. Confirm with your church or Awana location if you can have accessories that go beyond the width/length/height of the required dimensions.

Josh and the Big Wall Race Car | Create a Work of Heart

Awana Grand Prix Race Track Race Car | Create a Work of Heart

Cheese Car with Mouse Race Car | Creatively Quirky at Home

Bubblegum Race Car | Source

Number 2 Pencil Race Car | Judy Source

Fruit Basket Race Car | Daniel Town Church

Roller Coaster Family Race Car | Daniel Town Church

Big Bend Race Car | Grace & Truth Church

Noah’s Arc Race Car | Grace & Truth Church

Sword of the Spirit Race Car | Brian on Twitter

Super Man Race Car | Grace & Truth Church

Yellow Minions Race Car | Source

Red Lightning McQueen Race Car| Source

Ice Cream Sundae Race Car | Source

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Race Cars | Maximum Velocity

Batmobile Race Car | Mom’s Gonna Snap

Parting the Red Sea Race Car | Create a Work of Heart

The Ten Commandments Race Car | Create a Work of Heart

LEGO Race Car | Boys’ Life

Battlestar Galactica Colonial Viper Race Car | STLMotherhood

Army Tank Race Car| Boys’ Life

Enjoy these free Sunday School Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

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Save these for later! Church-Approved Halloween Costumes. Pin to Pinterest.

Little Tikes and Step2 Upcycle Ideas

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Little Tikes & Step2 Upcycle Ideas

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We are so inspired by re-use over an excess of buying new. Upcycling allows you to personalize, get creative, save money and save the environment by using something that might otherwise go to the landfill. From Coupes, to Tables, to Playgrounds and more these Little Tikes and Step2 Upcycle Idea mgiht just inspire you to take what is trash and turn it into treasure. You can’t say you aren’t inspired by these ideas!

Little Tikes Makeover and Step2 Toys

First (as seen above), who doesn’t love a New Home Makeover? This Little Tikes Home Makeover after a Craigslist purchase is a winner! Ruthie at Flickr Little Tikes Inspiration Source.

How precious is this Little Tikes Crib Upcycle – such a sweet redo on My Sister’s Suitcase.

Feeling your inner Batmobile? Upcycle and old Step2 Car into a Batmobile like Inhabitots.

Not into superheros? Pimp My Ride with this Coupe Ucycle from Moody Girl Projects.

Heros also come in the form of Firemen – how fun is this Firetruck Coupe Makeover from Sweet Designs.

And for the sweet little girl into Disney, take a look at this Minnie Mouse Cozy Coupe Makeover from Megan Kunkel.

Every car need some gas! Upcycle a Wisk Bottle and make a DIY Cozy Coupe Gas Can from Mother’s Niche.

And if you are on the farm, you might need a mini John Deere Green! Mom Made has a fun John Deere Green Coupe Makeover.

We wish we could find the original source, but we are so inspired by this Plastic Wagon Makeover! Source Unknown.

Ramp up a swing set with bright colors for any gender. We love this Upcycled Swing Set from The Spectacular Attempt.

I remember this classic table growing up. Redo a Plastic Picnic Table with this Upcycle Idea on Warm Fuzzy Purple and Gold.

I also love this Little Tikes Picnic Table Makeover from Yuck to Great on Refashionably Late.

I have seen how fast these turtles can fade. Take a look at this Little Tike Turtle Sandbox Makeover. Source Unknown.

Little Miss Mama also has a great Toy Plastic Home Makeover – I love the bright colors as well as gold roof.

This Upcycled Baby Swing really turned into something fun and attractive on the back porch. Idea from Thrift Aesthetic.

We are so inspired by the Chalkboard Paint added to the top of this Little Takes Table on the Instructables.

Morning by Morning Upcycled a Plastic Desk with paint and fabric – how cute is that!?!

This Play Kitchen Makeover is another great idea from Shoes Off Please.

I love the bright colors used on this Plastic Playground Makeover. Source Unknown.

Choose either a prayer, monogram or a different quote; we love the stenciling used on this Plastic Picnic Table Redo from DIY Showoff.

Free is sometimes good, especially in the case of this Plastic Shopping Cart Makeover from Bliss is Miss.

This Tug Boat Makeover is personalized to this little cutie on Monifique.

Love a good Upcycle? Also take a look at these Pool Noodle Ideas & Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

The Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Christmas, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

The Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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It’s coming! If you know our blog, we are obsessed with The Elf on the Shelf. Every day in November and December we share daily daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Included in these ideas are tips, tricks, and FREEBIES – yes free printables so you can come up with creative elf poses in your home. Take a look at some of our favorite Elf on the Shelf Ideas on the web! See our past Elf on the Shelf Ideas over the years. Enjoy and happy “elfing!”

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Elf on the Shelf for President | Buzzfeed

Elf on the Shelf Turns the Family into Rudolph | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is Wrapped up in a Spider Web | Katherine Forbes Photography

Elf on the Shelf is in a Rock Band | Frugal Coupon Living

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Elf on the Shelf Princess and the ~~Pea~~ Apple | Katherine Forbes Photography

Elf on the Shelf is Camouflage in the Christmas Tree | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Makes His Own Orange Juice | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is a Teacher – Elves Are Your Friends | Snippets from Suburbia

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Elf Ships Christmas Gifts | Rachel Swartley

Elf on the Shelf Comes as a Turkey for Thanksgiving | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Visits Doc McStuffins | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is Sunbathing | A Small Snippet

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Elf on the Shelf is In for Holiday Help | Picklehead Soup

Elf on the Shelf Costumes and Printable Notes Ideas | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Makes S’mores | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is an Artist | Cherishing the In Betweens

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Elf on the Shelf is Fishing in the Potty with more Printable Notes | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is Stuck in the Mixer | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Photo Booth | Living Locurto

Elf on the Shelf Returns with Printable Package | Eighteen 25

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Elf on the Shelf FREE Printable Twister Board | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Makes Buddy’s Famous Recipe | I Heart Naptime

Elf on the Shelf Pie Face | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Joins the Family Portraits | A Small Snippet

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Elf on the Shelf Makes Snowflakes | Emma Klosson Photography

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Snowman | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Niceness Alert and More Printable Notes | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is Headed Back to the North Pole – Bye! | A Little Bit Funky

We aren’t done, also save these Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

Take a look at these 25 Homemade Advent Calendars – Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Craft Boards.

Don’t forget these 30 Cookie Exchange Ideas and Cookie Recipes – Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Recipes Boards.

Paint Chip Crafts

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Paint Chip Crafts

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Does anyone else find themselves with extra Paint Chips around the house. Before we painting the living room, we were back and forth to the store looking for the perfect colors. This was also something I did with my kids rooms and ended up with a drawer full of the brightest colors. Instead of tossing those paint strips, I decided to let the girls enjoy them for crafts. Take a look at some of these Paint Chip Ideas to make the perfect Paint Chip Crafts!

Paint Chip Animals | Handmade Charlotte

Paint Chip Popsicle Invitations | So Festive

Paint Chip Calendar | Say Yes

Paint Chip Mosaics | Chica and Jo

Paint Chip Mini Album | Maggie Holmes Design

Paint Chip Stairs | Cozy Little Cave

Paint Chip Easter Garland | Modern Parents Messy Kids

Paint Chip Mobile | Hey Gorg

Paint Chip Owl Art | The Homes I Have Made

Paint Chip Gift Tag | Weekend Craft

Paint Chip Bookmarks | Mama Miss

Paint Chip Box | How About Orange

Paint Chip Wall | Design Sponge

Paint Chip Notebooks | Maggie Holmes Design

Paint Chip Utensil Holder | Sew Many Ways

Paint Chip Village | Que Mas

Paint Chip Christmas Card | One Little Project

Paint Chip Banner Stars | How Sweeter It Is

Paint Chip Mickey Mouse Art | Unknown

Take a look at this popular post, Summer Bucket Items – Pin to Pinterest.

We love these Upcycled Cereal Box Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

We love these Rainy Day Activities – Pin to Pinterest.

Also look at these fun Summer Ideas for Kids – Pin to Pinterest.

Creative Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

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 #UpcycledCrafts

“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.

30 Day Gratitude Challenge

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July 19, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Download this 30 Day Gratitude Challenge PDF. Daily exercises to increase your gratefulness. By the end of this 30-day gratitude challenge calendar, you will have created a solid gratitude habit! Turn life’s lemons into lemonade.

30 Day Gratitude Challenge PDF

Have you taken the November Gratitude Challenge? Basically every day in the month of November you list one thing you are grateful for. I have tried to do this every November and it is great way to enter and approach the holidays? However, it isn’t enough. With the end of the school year, crazy schedules and the approach of summer, I admit, I need another gratitude challenge.

So I am taking the May 30 Day Gratitude Challenge. Honestly this can be done any month, but I am approaching it this May through the chaos of different season, a season other than November. There are many ways I have approached the gratitude challenge in the past. I have done it with no direction, just thinking of a reason to be thankful every day. I have done it alphabetically thinking of something I am thankful for that starts with an A, the next day B then all the way to Z. This Summer 30 Day Gratitude Challenge I am approaching with themes.

Gratitude Challenge Ideas

Let’s talk a themed gratitude challenge. Each day for 30 days, you focus on finding people or things, you’re grateful to have in your life, and then you express your gratitude for them. By the end of this 30-day gratitude challenge calendar, you will have created a solid gratitude habit!

Gratitude Challenge Ideas and Themes include:

Every single day in the month, write down the following areas of thanksgiving in a gratitude journal or even on your daily/weekly planner. They could even be discussed with your family member over dinner.

Day 1: Home
Day 2: Family
Day 3: Time
Day 4: Books
Day 5: Heritage
Day 6: Pet/Animals
Day 7: Life
Day 8: Memories
Day 9: Traditions
Day 10: Freedom
Day 11: Passion
Day 12: Work/Business
Day 13: Music
Day 14: Nature
Day 15: Health
Day 16: Travel
Day 17: Knowledge
Day 18: Kindness
Day 19: Love
Day 20: Faith
Day 21: Technology
Day 22: Art
Day 23: Laughter
Day 24: Self Care
Day 25: Creativity
Day 26: Comforts
Day 27: Opportunities
Day 28: Adventures
Day 29: Friends
Day 30: The Past

Every day for the next 30 days, celebrate something related to the theme of the day. Take a photo, journal about it, discuss it over dinner conversation with your family or share it on social media.

Turn life’s greatest lessons, aka lemons, into lemonade.

Thankful Mom Hack: When my kids (or I) cannot sleep, I tell them to go through the letters A to Z listing the things they are thankful for or want to pray over. This is similar to counting sheep only keeps them focused in gratitude or prayer before dozing off.

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Hey mom! We also have a Busy Mom Binder. Keep up your busy life with in order with this family command center of organization.

In our daily planner we include a daily list of what you are grateful for. This is great for keeping up with your gratitude habit.

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

You can also follow the directions below.

Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
Sign in or create a Staples account.
Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
In the left column, choose add file(s).
Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
Add more files or select the blue upload button.
Select done.
Give your job a name in the top left column.
Choose color or B&W.
Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×11 67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
Proceed to checkout.

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 2019 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.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your printed out 30-Day Gratitude Challenge. I would love if you shared some things (people) you are thankful for! Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

There doesn’t have to be a large budget or a reason to show thanks, how about because it’s a Thursday? Take a look at our cheap Thankful Thursday Ideas which are great for Teachers. Pin to Pinterest.

In a season full of thankfulness, Thank A Latte with this gift tag for someone special. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our Busy Mom Binder where you can enjoy daily gratitude in our daily planner. Pin to Pinterest.

School Lunch Hacks – School Lunch Ideas, Tips, and Lifesavers

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July 18, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Easy and fun School Lunch Hacks on Frugal Coupon Living. Crafty, Creative, and Why Didn’t I Think of That ideas for your Back to School lunch ideas.

School Lunch Hacks

Are you getting ready for the early alarm? The laying out of clothes the night before? The Back to School season? We are hearing the first bell and looking for ways to make school lunches easier. Below are some creative ideas to make the best of your child’s lunchbox. Creative, crafty, and why didn’t I think of that ideas! One piece of advice that has worked for me is make their lunch the night before. Whatever needs to remain cold, I keep in the refrigerator overnight in a “lunch” bin so that it can easily be added to their box in the morning!

Enjoy these School Lunch Hacks.

Bento boxes can be fun. Separate kid’s lunchbox food using silicon cupcake liners from What Lisa Cooks.

Get organized with a Weekly School Lunch Planner and these adorable Back to School Lunchbox Notes from Frugal Coupon Living.

Keep your Fruit, including Apples, Fresh with this Rubberband Lunch Fruit tip from Let’s Lasso the Moon.

Skip the ice pack and Freeze Your Juicebox to keep things cool. Tip from Reader’s Digest.

Another way to skip and ice pack, is to Freeze Wet Sponges like My Kitchen Escapades. They keep the food cool and make something nice to use as a wipe up after defrosting.

Make a Fridge and Pantry Snack Station for Easy Packing. Love this idea from Moms Always Find Out.

On that note, prepare Snack-Size Bags on Sunday to grab on-the-go as you pack lunches – this time saver tip comes from Quaker Oats.

Every get a fruit cocktail the kids hate or one that has too much sugar? Make your own Fruit Cocktail with this recipe from My Life in Food.

If you do use pre-bought fruit cups, take a look at this tip to take out the Fruit Cup Juice from Modern Family.

Lil Luna has a great list of Foods Ideas for the Lunchbox for all food groups.

Have you noticed kids are more likely to eat someting if it is cute? Why is that? Invest in these fun Sandwich Cutters like the Elephant. Cookie Cutters Work Great Too!