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Elf on the Shelf Letter to Older Kids

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November 2, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Our Elf on the Shelf Letter to Older Kids gives elf permission to move at night or while the kids are in school. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Letter to Older Kids

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

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For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial. You also can sign up for all of our Elf on the Shelf Printables here.

Elf on the Shelf Letter to Older Kids

Are your older kids involved in Elf on the Shelf. As the kids got older and still wanted visits from Elf, ideas became complicated. For one, sometimes I was in bed before the kids. That meant, either Elf did not move, or he/she moved when they were at school.

This letter fully explains why Elf might move at different times of the day.

Maybe you knew it, or maybe not,
But I have been back awhile and watching you a lot.
Now that you’re older and staying up late,
Some of my trips to Santa, may have to wait.
I may travel at night, when you’re snuggled in tight.
I may travel when you’re in school, and out of my sight.
So please be patient when you’re looking for me,
Here or there we will have lots of Elf fun, you will see!

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

The Elf on the Shelf
Printable Elf on the Shelf Letter for Older Kids (see below)

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Download a Free, Printable Letter from Santa

Of course, this letter is from Elf, but did you know you can also Download a Free, Printable Letter from Santa from ElfontheShelf.com? Your elf may bring this letter from Santa back from the North Pole. Want to write the letter yourself, that works too! Check out our Printable Elf on the Shelf Postcard!

Free Elf on the Shelf Printables

We love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! Get all of our free Elf on the Shelf printables by entering your email address below. Look for an email to confirm you signed up. One you confirm, look for a second email in your inbox with a link and password!

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4.) Enter your passcode at the top of the page here and click “Access Printables”

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Elf on the Shelf Social Media Page

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook

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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest

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

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Easy Turkey Pretzels – Thanksgiving Kids Food Craft

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November 1, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Thanksgiving

Adorable turkey pretzels. This Thanksgiving Kids Food Craft is perfect for little hands. Chocolate dipped pretzels, cookies, and candy corn make an adorable Thanksgiving treat for kids – gobble, gobble!

Chocolate Covered Turkey Pretzels

I love sharing kids food crafts with you on the Rachael Ray Show last October. This year we have another fun one – a Thanksgiving Turkey Pretzel Candy Corn Stick. It’s a great way to recycle leftover Halloween Candy!

These will be a huge hit at your Friendsgiving Thanskgiving.

Turkey Pretzels Ingredients:

12 Pretzel Rods
12 Grasshoper Cookies (or other chocolate covered cookies)
24 Candy eyes
84 Candy Corns
12 Orange Reese’s Pieces
1/2 cup Chocolate Melting Chips or Bark
1/8 cup red Candy Melting Chips

Turkey Pretzels Directions:

Lay cookies out on wax paper leaving room for pretzel rods to lay on top of each cookie without touching each other.
Using a spoon drizzle a little chocolate around on cookie to glue candy corn in place.
Heat Chocolate Chips in tall glass or cup by microwaving for 30 seconds stirring and repeating until melted. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Dip pretzel 2/3 way in melted chocolate and roll to coat completely. Shake off excess.
Lay on wax paper on top of cookie as shown in picture.
Place candy corn in fan shape on cookie around pretzel rod.
Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set candy mix.
Using a spoon place a little chocolate to “glue in place eyes and Reese’s Piece on end for beak.
Place Red Candy Chips in corner of zippered sandwich bag and microwave for 45 seconds. Knead to make sure it is smooth and melted.
Clip corner of bag and pipe a waddle under the beak of each turkey.
Immediately place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set candy mix.

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Turkey Pretzels – Thanksgiving Kids Food Craft

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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12 Pretzel Rods
12 Grasshoper Cookies (or other chocolate covered cookies)
24 Candy eyes
84 Candy Corns
12 Orange Reese’s Pieces
1/2 cup Chocolate Melting Chips or Bark
1/8 cup red Candy Melting Chips

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Lay cookies out on wax paper leaving room for pretzel rods to lay on top of each cookie without touching each other.
Using a spoon drizzle a little chocolate around on cookie to glue candy corn in place.
Heat Chocolate Chips in tall glass or cup by microwaving for 30 seconds stirring and repeating until melted. Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.
Dip pretzel 2/3 way in melted chocolate and roll to coat completely. Shake off excess.
Lay on wax paper on top of cookie as shown in picture.
Place candy corn in fan shape on cookie around pretzel rod.
Place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set candy mix.
Using a spoon place a little chocolate to “glue in place eyes and Reese’s Piece on end for beak.
Place Red Candy Chips in corner of zippered sandwich bag and microwave for 45 seconds. Knead to make sure it is smooth and melted.
Clip corner of bag and pipe a waddle under the beak of each turkey.
Immediately place in refrigerator for 10 minutes to set candy mix.

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Take a look at these Thanksgiving Food Treats featured on Rachel Ray (seen here!)

Turkey Sugar Cookies (Pin it to Pinterest)

This recipe is the most simplistic. Make the attached sugar cookie recipe or grab a pre-made store brand. Use icing as glue and create decadent feathers with candy corn.

Turkey Nutter Butter Cookies (Pin it to Pinterest)

The most popular Thanksgiving Food Craft, the flexibility of this food craft is nice. How much you want to go with this cookie is up to you. You can have a stand up turkey or a lay down turkey instead. Add left over Halloween candy to spruce up the design or keep it simplistic with icing and candy corn.

Rolo Pilgram Hats (Pin it to Pinterest)

On the show we made these with chocolate peanut butter cups but you can also do with caramel cups. Pick up store bought frosted fudge cookies and glue on the top of the hat to make the perfect little snack for your little Pilgrim.

Chocolate Covered Oreo Turkeys (Pin it to Pinterest)

This turkey craft is likely for experienced and steady of hands baker. Mix colors and create bright feathers on your Oreo Turkey using a pretzel as a template. Again, how little or how much of the activity and design you want to do is up to you.

Also save these Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Save these Thanksgiving Gift Tags and Gift Ideas for Teachers. Pin to Pinterest.

Post originally published 10/25/14.

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for October 2019

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November 1, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Save and enjoy the top pins on Pinterest for the month of October 2019. Make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for October 2019

Ooooo went the wind, and out went the lights, and just like that all the pumpkins rolled out of sight!

Can you believe another Halloween has come and gone. Sharing with you some of our top Pinterest Pins for October (minus the Halloween ones.) I encourage you to pin them for later to your favorite Pinterest boards and make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

Previous Top 5 Pins

Sorry guys, fourth quarter 2018 got away from me!

Pie Hacks + Baking Tips and Tricks. Are you guys baking? Look at these different Pie Crust Hacks. Plus follow Baking Hacks and Tips. Creative ideas for time savers and shortcuts in your kitchen. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Friendsgiving Thanksgiving. he epic list of Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Ideas. Creative Thanksgiving games, printables, and traditions you need to throw a memorable occasion with friends. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids. From preschool crafts to big kids, these Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids will create adorable fall decor for your home. Turkeys to leaves, lanterns, harvest vegetables, pilgrims and more. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

31 DIY Christmas Gifts. 31+ DIY Christmas Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season including ideas for Edible Christmas gifts. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Turkey Pretzel Sticks. A few years ago we did a Thanksgiving Food Craft segment on the Rachel Ray show. These didn’t make it but were similar to other ones we did. They are pretty popular on Pinterest, this month. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

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October 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving

From preschool crafts to big kids, these Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids will create adorable fall decor for your home. Turkeys to leaves, lanterns, harvest vegetables, pilgrims and more.

Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Little hands make the most adorable fall decor. We have an adorable list of Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids. Preschool craft ideas to art projects for bigger hands. Turkeys, leaves, harvest vegetables, pilgrims, lanterns and more.

Happy Crafting.

Collect fall leaves and make this turkey leaf craft. Print the turkey template and let your child personalize. | Easy Peasy and Fun

Gobble, gobble. Kids will love making this turkey headband as a fun Thanksgiving craft. How cute is that red balloon gobbler? | I Heart Crafty Things

Give kids the opportunities to count their blessings with this thankful pumpkin craft. | The Moffatt Girls

List everything for which you have thanks on this brown bag turkey craft for kids. | Crafty Morning

Beautiful leaf turkey Thanksgiving lanterns. No turkey is the same. These mason jar luminaries would be so nice lit up in the home. | Rhythms of Play

Paint with harvest vegetables like corn, apples, pumpkin, squash and more. | Natural Beach Living

Save a hand and footprint in time with these adorable Turkey foot and hand print craft. | A Little Pinch of Perfect

This Thanksgiving turkey craft uses a fun sponge painting technique on paper plates for the turkey’s feathers that kids will love. | The Resourceful Mama

These folded paper strips make the most adorable pumpkin for little hands. | DIY Inspired

Grab some black cups and you can whip up these cute kids’ table crayon holders in no time. Great for the kids table. | Lil Luna

Take your child’s face and turn it into a turkey, pilgrim, or Native American. | Source

Use your resources outside to make this adorable painted pinecone turkey craft – a classic! | Live Craft Eat

Do you love Dot Paint? It is one of our favorite craft supplies. Using dot paint and constriction paper, make this cute turkey! | The Resourceful Mama

Teach kids about table manners and place settings with these kraft paper place mats. | Say Yes

Did you love our rock painting ideas? Incorporate that into Thanksgiving with these turkey rock painting ideas. | Crafty Morning

I used to make this fall tree with my students only we did it a little different. First, we cut out our own leaves. Second, we wrote things we were thankful for on the leaves. | Coffee Cups and Crayons

Now this is something I would hang. These turkey windsocks are adorable. Start collecting your cans! | Happinesss is Homemade

Use apples to make these pumpkin stamps. Might be fun to sing 5 Little Pumpkins while you make them. | Made to be a Momma

Upcycle egg cartons into these fun little turkey. | Steam Sational

Collect sticks pine cones and maybe some acorns to create a Thanksgiving wind chimes craft. | The Benson Street

This paper plate pilgrim craft is a great Thanksgiving craft for kids and a fun way to teach them about history. | All Kids Network

Easy peasy and cute. I love the different size eyes on this turkey cone craft for kids. | Crafty Morning

Save these Thanksgiving Food Crafts for Kids. There are some yummy bites! Pin to Pinterest.

Also save these 31 Free Thanksgiving Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Frugal Fashion Friday Pumpkin Patch Fall Outfit

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October 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest

Frugal Fashion Friday Pumpkin Patch Fall Outfit

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It’s another Frugal Fashion Friday. Head out to the Pumpkin Patch in this super cute outfit! I can’t get over how festive this orange plaid flannel top is, paired with a quilted vest. You’ll be ready for loading pumpkins, hay rides and corn mazes. Don’t forget the riding boots! Accessorize with olive leaf gold earrings and a brown leather backpack to carry all of your Fall goodies. This outfit is also great for your Fall Field Trip!

Frugal Fashion Friday Pumpkin Patch Fall Outfit

Orange Plaid Flannel Top (No longer available, similar ones here)

Quilted Cream Vest -varies, we love a quilted monogram vest, there have been many on Jane and Groopdealz.

Jeans – Varies

Camel Riding Boots

Brown Leather Backpack

Women’s Olive Leaf Gold Earrings

…. and when visiting the pumpkin patch, don’t forget the camera or coffee!

Don’t forget last week’s Frugal Fashion Friday, the Frugal Fashion Friday Blue Quilted Vest Fall Outfit – Pin It!

Reminder to follow Frugal Coupon Living on Instagram and Pinterest. Find more Frugal Fashion Friday Outfits.

Frugal Fashion Friday Outfits

the Frugal Fashion Friday Purple Fall Outfit – Pin It
the Fall Suede Skirt Outfit – Pin it
the Green Fall Outfit – Pin it
the Halloween Inspired Fall Outfit – Pin It
the Mustard Fall Outfit – Pin It
the Cranberry Fall Outfit – Pin It
the Orange Fall Outfit – Pin It
the Pop of Pink Fall Outfit – Pin It
the Ready for Fall Flannel Outfit – Pin It
the Black Swimsuit Outfit – Pin It
the Vintage Outfit – Pin It
the How to Wear Galidator Sandals Outfit – Pin It
the White Jeans Summer Outfit – Pin It
the Fourth of July Outfit – Pin It
the Red & Black Floral Skirt Outfit – Pin It
the Spring Kimono Cardigan Boho Outfit – Pin It
the Bird Dress Outfit – Pin It
the Black and White Striped Dress – Pin It
the Relaxed Boho Outfit – Pin It
the Relaxed Thanksgiving Outfit – Pin It
the Relaxed Weekend Outfit – Pin It
the Christmas Outfit – Pin It
the Oversized Sweater Outfit for Fall – Pin It
the Game Day Fall Outfit – Pin It

Kid Friendly Trunk or Treat Ideas

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October 26, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Kid friendly, church approved Trunk or Treat Ideas for Cars, SUVs, Vans and Trucks. A fun and safe way to trick-or-treat with displays including popular themes and engaging hands-on games!

Kid Friendly Trunk or Treat Ideas

What is trunk or treat? Trunk-or-treat brings Halloween to parking lots where kids can go from decorative trunk to decorative drunk collecting candy. They care commonly seen in preschools, churches or rural areas where homes might be too spread out. The bring a community together and individuals get competitive over most creative theme, original costumes and trunk pairings, as well as most interactive game. They are perfect for keeping Halloween kid friendly, free of scary decor and provide a safe trick-or-treating environment.

Don’t forget! Save these Church Approved Halloween Costume Ideas. Great for Sunday School, Awana, Preschool, Private School or Trunk or Treat!

My friend Marcy did an amazing job on this Candy Land trunk-or-treat idea. Balloons make much of the candy, as well as white plates with solid colored washi tape. | Simply Sprout

See those rain clouds in the distance? A Storm is coming. Have the animals come two by two with this Noah’s Ark trunk or treat idea. | Source

Lift your tea cup to this Mad Hatter Tea Party trunk or treat. You could dress as the Alice in Wonderland characters too! Amazon sells jumbo playing cards. | A Lovely Design

This idea comes from my friend, Sarah. This Laundry Trunk or Treat Idea shouldn’t be hard for anyone. Gather the accessories of your wash room. A pretend Washer and Dryer can be made from cardboard boxes.

Turn your trunk or treat into a concession popcorn stand! You could even have your own popcorn maker! | Michelle’s Party Plan-It

Play with the Dunkin theme with this basketball donut trunk or treat idea! Pick up donut floats to go with your theme. | An Alli Event

Use a truck bed and turn it into a fishing pond with this trunk or treat idea for trucks. A blue tarp will make your pond. | Source

It’s the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Grab some extra white sheets for this trunk or treat idea. | Lynlees

Grab your art supplies with this Bob Ross trunk or treat idea. You could even turn that balloon art easel into a dart game. | Whimsy Love

Have you seen our crazy cat lady costume? Make sure you dress up as a cat lady with this trunk or treat idea. Have the kids scoop out their treat! | Source

“In a world full of pigeons be a flamingo” trunk or treat idea. Grab all the flamingos you can. | Cupcake Wishes and Birthday Dreams

Anyone a gamer? This Pac-Man trunk or treat idea is a hit. Play game music on your Bluetooth speaker for a huge success. This group Halloween Pac-Man costume would be a great touch. | Source

Arrr… it’s a pirates life for me with this pirate trunk or treat idea. | Giggle Galore

Gather your toy cars and create a drink in movie with this drive-in movie trunk or treat idea. | Source

My friend Nancy turned colored balloons and a clear trash bag into Gumball trunk or treat. She recycled a box and painted it red. Gumball DuckTape was a nice added touch.

This Harry Potter trunk-or-treat idea comes with free printable. Be sure to grab bubble wands and make hanging keys like we had in our Harry Pottery Birthday Ideas! | Housewife Eclectic

Finding Nemo or Dory? Use blue balloons and a a bubble maker for this trunk-or-treat idea. Save your bubble maker for the kids to play within the back yard – we have one the kids love! | Source

I’m not sure what level this is on Angry Birds, but I’ll do anything to beat keeping those pigs away from my candy! You could turn this into a trunk-or-treat game. Be sure to stock up on green balloons. | Ten 23 Designs

It’s beginning to look a lot like October… Christmas in October trunk or treat idea. It’s a great way to prep for Operation Christmas Child! | Source

My friend Donna took the back of her truck and turned it into an ocean to fish! Recycle old boxes into waves (this will take time), pick up some fish to go in your ocean.

Love the movie up? A house makes this adorable Up trunk or treat idea. Also see our Up costume in our 31+ Family Halloween Costume Ideas. | Source

Save these Church Approved Halloween Costume Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t make it complicated. Look at these 12 Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Creative Baby Halloween Costume Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Easy Mom Hair Tutorials for Everyday

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October 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Beauty, Facebook, Fashion, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Easy mom hair styles with tutorials for everyday ideas. Hair hacks, tips and styles that take just a few minutes before mom gets out the door!

Easy Mom Hair Tutorials for Everyday

When I had my first child, I cut about ten inches of hair off within weeks of giving birth to her. It was 2008, when Katie Holmes loved Tom Cruise and Tom Cruise loved Tom Cruise. Katie had just given birth to Suri and inspired thousands of moms everywhere to cut their hair to their chin. After this cut, I learned, I was not Katie Holmes. It was awful and the worse decision I could have made for my super thick hair, especially in summer in humid and sunny Florida. Not only did I choose a hairstyle that was not suitable for my hair type, I also chose a style that required me to given it attention each day and I had no attention to give it. (Side note: I kind of laugh how busy I though I was with one child especially now that I have five kids. However, I agree with the opinion that the first is always the hardest.) I just wasn’t as busy as I thought I was.) I regress…

So since the era of Tom and Kate and 2008, I have decided I will never cut my hair short again – at least not in the near future. I also learned, not to follow the trend… I need to go with what works for my hair and every day lifestyle. In this age of having young children at home, easy and quick are best. Long hair with buns or ponytails are my every day style. Especially with my thick hair. Having just had the twins, I feel a need to “try” to look a little decent without investing a lot of time. After all I am busy, more busy than I was in 2008! Take a look at these Easy Mom Hair Tutorials for Everyday and see if you get as inspired as me to invest a few minutes each morning.

Enjoy and happy styling.

Hair Tip: The best thing you can do for your hair is lather it with argan oil between washes. I swear by this method ladies. I don’t wash my hair but once a week (maybe twice if I am lucky) but the day before a washing, I load up with argan oil! My favorite is Josie Maran Argan Oil but honestly, this argan oil bottle works great too! Whatever the brand, just make sure you LOAD up before your washing. The toss in a ponytail.

Bubble Pony | Refinery 29

Knotted Half Up | Small Things Blog

Headband Bouffant | Brit.co

Three Inverted Ponytails | Buzzfeed

Half Up Braid Crown | Treasures and Travels Blog

Messy Bun | Autumn Grey

Half Up Knot | Be Modish

Quick and Easy Braid Bun | Missy Sue

Hair Bow Half Pony | We See Rainbows

Easy Scarf Updo | Pretty Plain Janes

Flat Iron Curls | Lauren McBride

Three Tired High Pony | Lulus

Messy Braid Ponytail | The Wonder Forest

Full Ponytail Clip Hack | Artzy Creations

Ponytail Knot | The Beauty Department

Easy mom hair styles with tutorials for everyday ideas. Hair hacks, tips and styles that take just a few minutes before mom gets out the door!

Twisted Halo | Cosmopolitan

Longer, Fully Ponytail Trick | Makeup.com

Half Up Mini Bun | Fashion Tartare

Also check out this honest TYME Review. Pin to Pinterest.

Hey mom, we are here to help! Take a look at these Winning Car Hacks for Mom. Pin to Pinterest.

Also make your entire day easier with these Life Hacks You Needed to Know Yesterday. Pin to Pinterest – Why didn’t we think of that?!

Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft

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October 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

A hostess will love these ideas for how to make your house smell good including our Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft and Christmas Scents Essential Oils Blends.

Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft

This Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft is something that can be done in a matter of minutes. It can be done with small hands (by the help of mom) or as a DIY Christmas gift creating a creative way to make your house smell good this Christmas season.

How to Make Your House Smell Good

When our house was on the market in Florida, I got accused of having too many plugins in my home. I was told that it looked liked it masked a foul scent in the home (though that was not true.) I just love a scented home. In fact, scents take me to times and palces all the time, so I gravitate toward them for the rush of a deja vu moment.

There are many ways to make your house smell good. You can spent money on plug-ins, like I did when my house was on the market or you can adapt some of these Fresh smelling home tips.

First, a Holiday Simmer Pot. We shared this one with you last week. It’s great for when you are hosting and want the home to have an inviting smell.

Next, look at our Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks. It doesn’t have to be spring to adapt some of these ideas. One idea I love is Pine-Sol in the toilet.

Of course, There are also Essential Oils. You can add a drop of essential oils to already existing potpourri, pine cones, or other absorbent items in your home or you can use an Essential Oil Diffuser and let the scent float into the air while it warms.

Of course, you can Hang fresh herbs. Herbal wreaths give a pleasant aroma. We our Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft. We shaped Popsicle sticks into a star/snowflake and hung using a beautiful buffalo check ribbon. Supplies and directions listed below.

Christmas Scents Essential Oils

If using Essential Oils in your home, take a look at some of our Christmas Scents Essential Oils. You can blend scents or use them independently. Consider yourself needing cinnamon essential oil. They make up most of the holiday blends.

A few Essential Oil Christmas Scents include…

Candy Cane Essential Oil Blend

4 drops of wintergreen essential oil
2 drops of cinnamon essential oil

Christmas Tree Essential Oil Blend

Gingerbread House Essential Oil Blend

Eggnog Essential Oil Blend

Away in a Manger Essential Oil Blend

If you don’t want to make your own blends, you also can pick up an already blended set of Christmas Essential Oils.

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Rosemary Wreath Craft Supplies

Get crafting one weekend afternoon with this Rosemary Wreath Craft. A fun and creative way to make your house smell good over the holiday season.

To keep this smell fresh, you can also add drops of cinnamon essential oil or rosemary essential oil.

Rosemary Wreath Craft Directions

First, glue the ends of 8 Crafts sticks together to look like a star/snowflake. Make sure they are evenly spaced.

In between every two sticks should be shaped like a “V”, glue two craft stick on top of every “V” to look like an inside down “V”.

Mix a tablespoon of white paint with a tablespoon of water to make it into a white wash.

Whitewash the star with a paint brush and your white whitewash paint and let dry.

Measure your rosemary to your craft sticks and cut to the size you need for each craft stick.

Carefully hot glue on rosemary spring to each craft stick and let dry.

Cut a 12” piece of ribbon, wrap around one star point and tie the ribbon.

Hang your Rosemary wreath inside so you can smell it all day.

DIY Christmas Gifts

Presents just mean so much more when they are homemade. It’s easier than you think to get crafty and it’s fun when you can incorporate the kids or even girlfriends. Just add a class of wine for the later!

This craft makes a really fun DIY Christmas Gift. It would be nice for a teacher (your child could participate), for a hostess gift, or even for yourself! It’s inexpensive and easy on the wallet. It isn’t a gift that will go tossed in the drawer and the receiver will always think about it when ever time the pleasant aroma pierces their nose! It’s the gift hat keeps on giving!

Other DIY Christmas Gifts include: