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How to Make An Easy Marshmallow Shooter

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May 26, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

This July Fourth, make sure to add this Easy Marshmallow Shooter to your list of activities for the kids. This DIY Marshmallow Launcher combines a cup, a balloon and many laughs.

Easy Marshmallow Shooter

For obvious reasons, the Fourth of July is always big in our home location of Washington, D.C. Since having the younger kids, however, we do not always get out together in the evening for the big fire works. One of us goes leaving the other home with the kids. It’s a balance as finding a babysitter on July 4th isn’t really an option. Every time it is my turn to get out with the kids, I get tears in my eyes. Nothing makes you more patriotic than watching fireworks with the National Monument(s) in the background. The years that I stay home with the younger kids, however, the warm feeling of the holiday disappears. It’s just another “day.” To involve the younger kids this year, and still have some holiday fun at home, we created these Marshmallows Shooters.

Add this to your list of Summer Bucket Items and Upcycled Crafts. All it takes is a toilet paper roll, scrap paper and a balloon. Of course you will need marshmallows, use the extra marshmallows to create these Seasonal Rice Krispies Treats.

Marshmallow Launcher Supplies:

Toilet paper rolls
Scrapbook paper (we used red and white stripe)
Balloons (we used blue)
Rubber bands
Glue stick
Marshmallows

Each toilet paper roll and balloon makes one shooter.

To create these shooters honestly takes a matter of minutes. The hardest part is getting the perfect cut of scrap paper and gluing it on the toilet paper roll!

Easy Marshmallow Shooter Directions:

First, cut the striped scrapbook paper to fit around the toilet paper roll and glue into place.

Tie a knot in the bottom of a balloon (not inflated).

Next, cut off the top (round part) off the balloon.

Wrap the open end of the balloon around the bottom of the toilet paper roll and secure with a rubber band.

To use, place a marshmallow in the shooter and pull the knotted end back. Let go of the balloon to shoot the marshmallow out.

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

Take a look at our Red White and Blue Printables for July Fourth, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Visual Summer Bucket List Items for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

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Firecracker Cookies Red White and Blue July 4th Recipe

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May 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Explosively yummy, Firecracker Cookies just like the classic Popsicle. This red, white, and blue Fourth of July Recipe is a tasty dessert for picnics, the pool, parties or just because. Best of all this summer dessert on a stick can be enjoyed while on the go.

Firecracker Cookies

Living Washington, DC..

Since moving to Washington, D.C. four years ago, the Fourth of July has taken on an entirely new meaning. First of all, every time we drive past the monuments and historic sites, I tear up. I mean tears come down my face and I have to make sure not to find myself in conversation or I begin to sound incredibly silly not being able to get words out of my mouth. There is something about being on the ground our forefather’s walked on before. The area is full of pride. A lot of the pride is political and military, but D.C. is a huge melting pot. There is pride for every blend of person and every country. In my small neighborhood of about 12 families, half of the homes are filled with international citizens. We are all displaced people and find family in one another. It’s like nothing else I have ever experienced… it’s welcoming of each other’s differences. It’s blending of different foods and cultures.

The Fourth of July

I digress… back to July 4th… Clearly, this is an area where Independence Day is huge. There are parades, huge performances with top artists (in fact you might watch our country’s fire works and performers each year on PBS in front of the United States Capitol.) The publicized performance is topped off with fireworks over the mall. A large National Park where the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument are located. It’s majestic. It’s beautiful. It’s warning. We are so blessed to be in a country where red, white and blue speak more than colors on a pallets.

Firecracker Cookies

Wherever you are this July 4th, Memorial Day or Veterans Day, this cookie recipe is a must. Dessert on a stick doesn’t have to be limited to a a frozen treat! We blended together three cookies on a stick that look just like a classic Firecracker Popsicle, but, best of all, they don’t melt.

Firecracker Cookies Ingredients:

Firecracker Cookies Red White and Blue July 4th Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon, blue raspberry and cherry flavoring
Red and blue food coloring
Food safe craft sticks

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Preheat your oven to 350° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl combine your butter, granulated sugar and powdered sugar and mix well.
Mix in one egg and vegetable oil and mix.
Mix in the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt (if your dough is still a little crumbly, mix in a 1-3 tablespoons of water).
Separate the dough into 3 bowls, mixing blue food coloring in one with 1/2 teaspoon blue raspberry flavoring, mix one with red food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon cherry flavoring, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract in the non-colored dough.
Form the dough into small balls and arrange onto the sticks from red, white and blue.
Press the balls together into a log and press a fork down the center of each color for an imprint.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, let cool and enjoy!

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Kids Baking Championship

The best thing to hit the television of our home has been Kid Baking Championship. If your kids have not seen it, turn it on. It’s a wholesome show about kids changing each other to the best tasting, self-created recipe. This show has become the best in our home because my kids have picked up a lot. I have been cooking less in the kitchen, while they pick up recipes on their own. My girls are being creative too. One day I was served sugar cookies (using a pre-made package) with lime buttermilk cream (all created on their own!) It was really good!

This Dessert on a Stick Recipe is easy for the kids and one you can step back from and focus on other Fourth of July recipes for your picnic or party.

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

Firecracker Cookies Directions:

First, preheat your oven to 350° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl combine your butter, granulated sugar and powdered sugar and mix well.

Mix in one egg and vegetable oil and mix.

Next, mix in the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt (if your dough is still a little crumbly, mix in a 1-3 tablespoons of water).

Separate the dough into 3 bowls, mixing blue food coloring in one with 1/2 teaspoon blue raspberry flavoring, mix one with red food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon cherry flavoring, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract in the non-colored dough.

Form the dough into small balls and arrange onto the sticks from red, white and blue.

Press the balls together into a log and press a fork down the center of each color for an imprint.

Finally, bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, let cool and enjoy!

Also check out these Explosive Fourth of July Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

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Get your print on with these Red, White and Blue Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

22 Memorable Prom Tips for the Ultimate Night

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May 22, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Fashion, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

Memorable Prom Tips – create the ultimate night with these tips from beauty, to decorations, etiquette, photos, style and more. Make it a night to remember, not to regret!

22 Memorable Prom Tips

Prom night can be one of the most fun and memorable events in your high school career. Make sure, on this night, you are bold and confident. It’s okay to go without a date. It’s okay to go with a date. It’s okay to do the asking, boys don’t always have to ask and why not be in charge of who you want to go to prom with? You can even make it a night to remember with your best girlfriends.

Have fun. Your biggest and best high school memories are going to be small moments. That doesn’t mean this big night can’t have smaller events. You aren’t going to remember the entire night but you will have a set of experiences that you file away and pull up later. Do that sober and excited on juice, apple juice. Be confident, hold a smile, and when something goes wrong, embrace that moment, laugh, and move on. How you handle each smaller moment determines how the bigger night goes.

Are you worried about prom going off without a hitch? We got you covered! While hiccups always happen, yes – expect the unexpected – we have tips and tricks to help you have the most memorable prom night.

Make it a night to remember, not to regret!

Keep that hair in place! Hold up that hair with this beauty hack. Spray your bobby pins with hair spray before placing them in your hair. This will help with the hold.

Don’t blow the budget. Save money when it comes to the makeup. Kara Larkin Llifestyle has a great list of professional vs drug store makeup swaps still giving you a million dollar look!

Chicks before…. ah forget it. Take photos with your besties. While a boyfriend or prom date might be temporary, many of the friendships will hold strong through the ages – from college, to weddings, to babies and more. Grab some photos with your best girl friends (without the guy!) Barefoot Blonde has an incredible, editorial friend-shoot for some prom photo inspiration! Photography by Stephanie Sunderland.

Hold them up. No more pulling up on that strapless bra. A bra strap wrapped around your torso below your strapless bra will help keep your strapless bra in place and free from slipping! Genius. Thanks PureWow!

Don’t blink! Do your eye shadow before doing your foundation. Girl with Glam shows you how to make the most perfect winged eyeliner using tape – who would have guessed?! Practice a few times before the big night!

Talk with your hands. While a mani and pedi are nice, don’t break the bank on expensive acrylic nails. There are so many press on nails like these Ombre Glitter Press-On Nails under $5 from Forever21. There are 24 nails total, so just put a few extra in your purse should you loose one in the evening.

Walk on red; not the red carpet. Get designer looking shoes with red paint shoe bottom coat and restorer. I suggest stretching your shoes (see our tip below) and rubbing sandpaper to the bottoms (to prevent slippage) before painting them!

Get organized. Carry all that you need with help from the Anatomy of a Prom Clutch from My School Outfits. Have a perfume sample, your lipstick, safety pins, and blotting paper sheets!

Big girls don’t cry. Apply two coats of mascara. Layer waterproof mascara on top of your regular formula to make your mascara last longer. Our favorite mascara is L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara.

Dance in comfort. Get fancy with this bedazzled, glittery Converse tutorial from Love Maegan (website down)

Pin it correctly. Ladies, watch this video on how to properly pin a boutonniere from Snippet and Ink.

Pucker up! Go matte with your lipstick. Follow these steps from Beauty Tips for Her for making your lipstick last 8 hours. Powder is the trick!

The night sky. If you are in charge of the decor, a beautiful backdrop is a black felt curtain, string lights and star lanterns. (Source)

Say it with balloons. Grab balloons that announce the year. We love this friend-shoot from Seniorologie; it could be fun with the guys too! You can find numbered foiled balloons here.

Kissable lips. Gently to gently buff away flakes and hydrate lips with an exfoliating lip scrub. Having exfoliated lips will help keep your lipstick on prom night.

Don’t go hungry. Eat something and drink lots of water before going out for prom. If hosting a dinner night, finger food is good for snacking and keeping clothing clean. Consider this Epic Charcuterie and Cheese Board from Skinny Taste. The protein will be great before heading out the door!

Break in your shoes. Make sure to break in your shoes! Take a thick pair of socks, wear your new shoes, and use a hair dryer to blow on the tightest areas. Keep repeating until the shoes fit comfortably! Also rub sand paper on the sole of the shoe to prevent slipping on the dance floor!

Hide your money. Have your hands free and invest in this must have prom accessory: the garter purse. Hide extra money, your credit card, and even your phone!

Stay hydrated. Serve a party punch for the crew to sip while getting ready or taking photos. We love this recipe from Savor Home. Be sure to include a straw to protect lipstick!

Check it and forget it. Waiting until the last minute only ads stress. Take a look at the prom planning tips, from Sarah Jane. A to do list that goes as far as three months out!

Zits suck. Don’t let a pimple mountain ruin your night. Blushing Basics gives you a step by step tutorial on how to conceal a zit. Don’t pop it, hide it!

Etiquette 101. Don’t shy away or be afraid to eat in front of your date. Going to a fancy dinner for the first time? Here is a diagram with some basic rules of etiquette for your your formal dinning. Know which fork or spoon to use, which glass to pick up and how to pass the table and salt. (Source)

Also enjoy these creative Promposal Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

31 Family Halloween Costume Ideas and Where to Buy!

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May 15, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Getting ready for trick or treating? Enjoy these Creative and Fun Family Halloween Costume Ideas and where to buy… Unique Halloween DIY Costumes and ideas for every family and size!

31 Family Halloween Costume Ideas

I had so much fun with this Halloween Costume Ideas round-up! Coordinating your family’s Halloween costumes doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Check out this list for gobs of great themed costume ideas! From circus, gnomes and trolls to trophies, cookies and characters, your family will be Trick-or-Treat ready. There are so many creative costumes here whether you have a family of two or ten. Below I have given you some idea and then places you can purchase a similar costume!

In the Halloween spirit? Don’t forget our Adorable Baby Halloween Costume Ideas (Pin to Pinterest), 31 Days of Halloween Hacks & Tips (Pin to Pinterest) and 31 Days of Kid’s Halloween Food Crafts (Pin to Pinterest).

Toy Story from Frugal Coupon Living

It all started with the twins Toy Story Buzz and Woody Pajamas. From there the evolution of Hamm, Slinky Dog, Jessie, and Alien. Alien Costume was purchased here. For the slinky dog, we bought dog ears, tail, a dog nose and paws. I also purchased brown pants and a brown shirt. We wrapped a jump rope in aluminum foil for the slinky. For Hamm, we purchased pink pants, had a pink shirt, and purchased a pig kit with nose, tails and ears. My husband wore a Toy Story Shirt. I wore a Jessie shirt and purchased a cheap red cowgirl hat. I bought this bandanna kit earlier in the year for other reasons.

The Bible New and Old Testament (used for Church Trunk or Treat and Awana) from Frugal Coupon Living

I teach the girls at Awana and we had our own little Trunk or Treat where you dressed as a Bible Character. Unsure of how to stray from your Mainstream Mary and Joseph, the girls and I decided to be the Bible. Presenting my oldest (old testament) and her younger sister (new testament.) We used half size poster boards (in a back of 3) and Poster Letters (this pack). We had string in our home.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar from Frugal Coupon Living

This family costume started with the sweet Eric Carle caterpillar bunting set. We then added a bitten donut and a beautiful butterfly – blue wings and blue eye mask.

Family Trophy from Costume Works

A bit of a different trophy, but how fun is this Trophy Head Deer? If you are going all out, grab this Gold Body Paint and a Gold Body Suit. You will want gold spray paint to spray any accessories and clothing.

The Doughnut Makers and Little Doughnuts from Costume Works

I think this one is one of my favorite Halloween Costume Ideas, we might do it this year – check out this Doughnut Float! There are also Donut Costumes for Adults and Kids.

The Starbucks Family from Costume Works

If you are really into coffee, this one is creative and fun but takes some talent as it is hard to find a Starbucks Costume! This green apron and Starbucks patch might be helpful!

Minivan Stick Figures from Costume Works

If you love this Halloween costume idea, take a look at these glow man costume accessories! Otherwise, wear black attire and some white duck tape and have fun!

The Laundry Crew from Costume Works

I mean if a mother ever needed a family Halloween costume idea, the laundry basket would be best, right? You will need a laundry basket and it would kind of be fun to have a Tide t-shirt!

The Christmas Story from Costume Works

What’s a classic Christmas Story without a pink bunny suit, one leg lamp, and oversized scarf?

LEGO Family Costume from Costume Works

Everything is awesome with this family Halloween Costume Idea – these LEGO Family costumes.

Frozen Family Costume from Costume Works

Need I show you more, the Frozen Costumes are endlessly available (order early for adult sizes, though, they will go more quickly- otherwise you might have to Let it Go!)

Monopoly Family Costume from Costume Works

This top hat is an easy costume, also consider this dollar sign chain! If anyone is going to jail, these prison costumes are perfect!

The Flintstone Family from Costume Works

Meet this Family Halloween costume idea – the Flintstones! Many options for the Flinstones Family. These Stone Age Costume Sandals are fun!

The Incredibles Family Costume form Costume Works

This is an incredible family Halloween costume idea. It should be no struggle trying to find The Incredibles Costume for everyone in the family.

Three Amigos Family Costume from Costume Works

For a Three Amigos Costume a Oversized Black Sombrero and Mexican Blanket are a must!

Milk and Cookies Family Costume from Costume Works

You will need to be a bit craft for this family costume or make it easier this this adult costume set and these kid costume sets.

S’mores Family Costume from Costume Works

Be creative and make your own S’more Costume from a cardboard box but if you have a toddler, this costume can help!

Back to School Family Costume from Costume Works

These crayon costumes might help when planning this Halloween costume idea – pick them up in adult and kid sizes.

McDonald’s Family Costume from Costume Works

So many options here – choose among Ronald McDonald himself, the Fast Food Burger Thief, or a Cheeseburger! You might want some mustard and ketchup to go with that!

Up Family Costume from Costume Works

I love this UP Halloween Costume Idea! Family Costume, you will need some Thick Square Frame Glasses and a pack of Assorted Bright Balloons! This is a cardboard doll house that might help you dress up like a house.

Road Signs Family Costume from Costume Works

I think this Orange Cone Costume is great, also consider these Tin Road Signs for creativity!

Toy Soldiers Family Costume from Costume Work

There are Toy Soldier options online but I think you could get creative and make your own. These green body suits are a great place to start.

Rainbow Family Costume from Costume Works

Body Suits are the best place to start with this rainbow costume. These rainbow fingerless gloves or this large rainbow hat could be a big help. Don’t forget your pot of gold!

The Breakfast Club Family Costume from Costume Works

This is a delicious family Halloween costume idea. I love how this family thought outside the box! This Bacon and Egg Costume Set is cheap and there is also a Waffle tee to make it easy!

Ghostbusters Family Costume from Costume Works

The perfect Halloween Costume Idea for a true family of the 80’s, these Ghostbuster Costumes will always be classic! Don’t forget Slimmer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man!

Wizard of Oz Family Costume from Costume Works

Off to see the wizard? Grab a Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion costume! Don’t forget your ruby red slippers or Toto!

Pedestrian Crosswalkers Family Costume from Costume Works

Safety first this this Halloween Costume Idea. This costume is unique, this Black Body Suit will help you out!

Halloween Nerds Family Costumes from Costume Works

Either candy boxes, thick rimmed glasses or accessories from your own closet, this is an easy and unique costume.

Treasure Trolls Family Costume on Costume Works

Do you love the trolls movie? This family Halloween costume idea works. Try a nude body suit and this extra fun bright troll hair!

Garbage Family Costume on Costume Works

This one is a bit tough. It’s best to tackle your local Home Depot but these Pop Up Recycle Bins might help some. Also take a look at this Rubbermaid Recycling Container.

Moster’s Inc Family Costume from Costume Works

The cast includes Sulley, Mike, and Boo. I love this Sulley Monster Mask.

Bee, Beehive, and Beehive Keeper Family Costume from Costume Works

So many things needed for this creative family set – A Beehive, a Bee and a Bee Keeper. This white Bee Keeper Hat, Bee Bug Eyes and Bee Headband are cheap and a great place to get started.

Lion Tamer Family Costume from Costume Works

So many cute little lions costumes to choose from. I think it would be creative to have the adults as the lions and the child as the Lion Tamer! Should you go the other way, there are plenty of Ring Master costumes for adults.

Gnomes and Toadstools Family Costume from Costume Works

Last family Halloween costume idea. There are plenty of options for Gnome Costumes. You will have to get a little crafty creating the Toad Stool. I love this Plush Hat!

Did you love our Family Halloween Costume Ideas?

Take a look at these Creative and Adorable Baby Halloween Costume Ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these 12 Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Everyone. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these 31 Days of Halloween Hacks & Tips (Pin to Pinterest) and 31 Days of Kid’s Halloween Food Crafts (Pin to Pinterest).

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for May 2019

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May 20, 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 May 2019. Prep for Memorial Day, end of the school year, Father’s Day and summer travel! Make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for May 2019

Since the end of the school year, Memorial Day and Father’s Day are quickly approaching, we wanted to get you a few of these pins early for your calendar constricted needs. From Father’s Day Crafts, ideas for travel at the beach, family celebrations and end of the year kids party games, we have all your needs for May and June! We are sure you’re busy, why not make your events “Pinterest-Perfect!”

Below are some of our top trending pins on Pinterest. I encourage you to pin them for later to your favorite Pinterest boards and make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

One item not trending yet, but we are sure it will as July 4th approaches, is Red, White and Blue Foods (Pinterest link) as well as Fourth of July Recipes (Pinterest link). These are also great for your Memorial Day tablescape and parities. Save for later or inspect the posts and recipes now.

Previous Top 5 Pins

Sorry, fourth quarter 2018 got away from me!

Beach Life Hacks. Many of you must be traveling for Memorial Day or prepping for summer trips. These Beach Life Hacks are trending. Also trending are our Life Hacks and Beach Hacks – yes, we have more posts than just this one! Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Father’s Day Crafts for Kids. Did your Mother’s Day go well? I bet dad wasn’t using Pinterest for ideas but hopefully you were shown plenty of love the non-crafty way. Reverse the game with all the Father’s Day Crafts and gift ideas you could need. This post is trending but links to plenty of our other gift ideas for dad. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Family Birthday Celebrations. You guys must have parties on the brain. These family birthday ideas are trending. These are ideas for the family or home, not for a birthday party. Make your family member feel loved with this creative birthday ideas – some might even become annual traditions (don’t forget we have half birthday party ideas too!) Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Kids Party Games. Again, you guys must be celebrating. I think these kids party games are trending because they are also perfect for the classroom, adding a creative touch to end of the school year parties. Before you leave for the school year, make sure to show you teacher love with these Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas. Pin this idea to Pinterest.

KonMari Method Dollar Tree Organizing. Please explain!? Are you guys still spring cleaning? Or is this something you do year around. Everyone is on the KonMari Method train. Best to organize your home and life with help from the Dollar Store. These KonMari Dollar Store Ideas are the best! Pin this idea to Pinterest.

Hot Dog Easy Beef Kabobs

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May 13, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Hot Dog Easy Beef Kabobs. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions and the recipe are my own.

Hot Dog Easy Beef Kabobs

Cooking for five kids can be a challenge. Quantity is obviously quite difficult, but even more difficult is matching everyone’s taste buds. Because my kids all have different desires when it comes to dinner, I love kabobs. Kabobs are perfect for personalizing a recipe. One kids doesn’t prefer fruit, while another child wants a skewer loaded up with veggies (yes, I have a kid that loves their vegetables!)

In prep for a summer BBQ, we came up with an easy and tasty grilling kabob to satisfy the taste buds of your kids (and spouse!) This recipe is not only perfect for the home or a seasonal celebration, but add it to your stash of Camping Recipes for your next adventure to the great outdoors!

Bamboo Skewers Tip: Did you know? Soak your bamboo skewers in a container of water, 30 minutes to 24 hours, before adding your food. This helps the skewer not get burnt when it’s on the grill! Good the food, not the skewer!

Love to entertain?

Sam’s Club sells a great variety of Tyson products, perfect for summer grilling, including the Ball Park® Beef Franks we used in our summer kabob recipe. Also pick up their Hillshire® Smoked Sausage and Tyson® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts. Stocking up at Sam’s Club on the club pack sizes makes preparing for warm weather grilling so much easier!

Hot Dog Kabobs Ingredients:

Ball Park Beef Franks
Fresh pineapple rings or cubes
Bacon
BBQ sauce

Marinade Ingredients:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Supplies:

Skewers
Basting brush
Grill or fire pit
Freezer bag
Measuring cup

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Hot Dog Easy Beef Kabobs

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Hot Dog Kabobs:

Ball Park® Beef Franks
Fresh pineapple rings or cubes
Bacon
BBQ sauce

Marinade:

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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1. Cut your hot dogs into quarters, cut the pineapples into cubes and cut each bacon slice in half.
2. Place a hot dog onto your skewer, push it down towards the bottom but leaving enough room to hold the skewer.
3. Now place a pineapple onto the skewer next to the hot dog.
4. Fold 1/2 a piece of bacon into thirds and slide on next to the pineapple.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 until your skewers are full.
6. In a small measuring cup, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and garlic powder.
7. Place the skewers intros a freezer bag and pour the marinade onto the skewers, making sure each one is coated.
8. Grill or cook your skewers over the fire pit until the bacon is fully cooked.
9. Brush on BBQ sauce with a basting brush for the last couple minutes of cooking and enjoy!

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Preparing for this recipe is incredibly easy. Make the skewers yourself or have the kids help. Kids will love laying their own kabobs. It allows them to help int he kitchen and also personalizes their dinner.

Hot Dog Beef Kabobs Instructions:

First, cut your Ball Park Beef Franks into quarters and set aside.

Next, cut the pineapples into cubes and cut each bacon slice in half. Set aside.

Place a hot dog onto your skewer, push it down towards the bottom but leaving enough room to hold the skewer.

Now place a pineapple onto the skewer next to the hot dog.

Fold 1/2 a piece of bacon into thirds and slide on next to the pineapple.

Repeat steps 2-4 until your skewers are full.

In a small measuring cup, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and garlic powder.

Place the skewers intros a freezer bag and pour the marinade onto the skewers, making sure each one is coated.

Grill or cook your skewers over the fire pit until the bacon is fully cooked.

Brush on BBQ sauce with a basting brush for the last couple minutes of cooking and enjoy!

Save on your summer needs!

Make sure to open your Valpak envelopes for details on special offers available for Sam’s Club members. If you join Sam’s Club, get a $20 gift card when you sign up for a $45 Sam’s Club annual membership. For a busy mom, like myself, their Club Pickup is amazing. Order online and pick up at your club. They also offer Scan & Go. Pay from your phone and skip the checkout line for a faster shopping experience!

Additionally, Ball Park Hot Dogs will be $1.50 off at Sam’s Club from 5/8 – 6/2 with Sam’s Club Instant Savings.

For camping or an outdoor summer BBQ, add these Easy Hot Dog Beef Kabobs to your list. Paired with bacon and pineapples, they are the perfect family dinner @BallParkBrand #SamsSummerSavings #TysonGrilling

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final beef kabobs recipe. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Also see our Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

Instant Pot Mac & Cheese with Ground Beef

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May 12, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Easy Instant Pot Mac & Cheese with Ground Beef. Creamy, delicious macaroni and with added protein! Perfect for the kids on an adult only’s date night or for your next easy family dinner recipe.

Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

The biggest gift my husband has given our marriage is the desire to go on a date each week. That gift is not always appreciated each week. I struggle to get out of my workout clothes, get my hair brushed and have the kids ready for a sitter. I get his desire, but his passion for weekly date nights can be really hard on my evenings. I mean, a nice dinner and a glass of wine might sound lovely to many, but the bed and a white noise machine is usually my desire at 8 PM each evening. I digress…

To help my evenings, and to help put me in the right place of mind for my upcoming date, I really try hard to make dinner easy for me (and the kids). Normally that is boxed macaroni and cheese but I always have guilt when this is the gourmet meal being presented before my kids.

This Instant Pot Mac & Cheese is almost as easy as your favorite Kraft Mac & Cheese box, only it also incorporates ground beef giving your kids some added protein and you the peace of mind of having put in a little extra effort (only a little, though, we have to keep it easy!) Let us know how this meal goes for your next date night or perhaps as your next meal as a family dinner recipe.

Enjoy!

Instant Pot Mac & Cheese with Ground Beef

Yield: 8 Servings

Ground Beef Mac n Cheese Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cups dry elbow noodles
3 ¼ cup water
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup milk
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Instant Pot Mac & Cheese with Ground Beef

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Yield: 8 Servings 1x

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Easy Instant Pot Mac & Cheese with Ground Beef. Creamy, delicious and with added protein! Perfect for the kids on an adult only’s date night or for your next easy family dinner recipe.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cups dry elbow noodles
3 ¼ cup water
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
3 ounces cream cheese
¾ cup milk
3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

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Instructions

1. On saute mode, cook the onions, bell pepper and ground beef until the ground beef has browned. Drain grease. Return to inner pot.
2. Combine next 6 ingredients in Instant Pot inner pot on top of the ground beef mixture. Make sure noodles are all submerged in liquid.
3. Close the instant pot lid and turn pressure valve to seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
4. Allow for a quick pressure release and then add in the remaining ingredients, stirring in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese to melt with the pasta, and then adding in the milk a little at a time.

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Instant Pot Cooking Directions:

First, on saute mode, cook the onions, bell pepper and ground beef until the ground beef has browned. Drain grease. Return to inner pot.

Second, combine next 6 ingredients in Instant Pot inner pot on top of the ground beef mixture. Make sure noodles are all submerged in liquid.

Close the instant pot lid and turn pressure valve to seal. Cook on manual high pressure for 4 minutes.

Finally, allow for a quick pressure release and then add in the remaining ingredients, stirring in the cream cheese and cheddar cheese to melt with the pasta, and then adding in the milk a little at a time.

This recipe makes 8 servings.

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