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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

published date: August 12, 2018
modified datt: October 25,2019

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! Click to Tweet

Twisted Halo | Cosmopolitan

Longer, Fully Ponytail Trick | Makeup.com

Half Up Mini Bun | Fashion Tartare


 

Easy Hairstyles for Mom

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?!



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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

published date: October 19, 2019
modified datt: October 25,2019

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 Blends

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

  • 3 drops of balsam fir essential oil
  • 3 drops of cedarwood essential oil
  • 2 drops of pine essential oil

Gingerbread House Essential Oil Blend

  • 3 drops of ginger essential oil
  • 2 drops of clove essential oil
  • 1 drop of cinnamon essential oil

Eggnog Essential Oil Blend

  • 8 drops of nutmeg essential oil
  • 2 drops of vanilla essential oil
  • 1 drop of cinnamon essential oil

Away in a Manger Essential Oil Blend

  • 3 drops of frankincense essential oil
  • 3 drops of myrrh essential oil
  • 1 drop of sandalwood essential oil

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.

  • Craft sticks
  • Hot glue/hot glue gun
  • Rosemary sprigs
  • White acrylic craft paint
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Paint brush
  • 1.5” buffalo plaid ribbon
  • Scissors

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:

  • Pringles Cookie Recipe and Can Craft
  • M&M Christmas Jar and Poem with Printable
  • we also have plenty more in our Christmas Gift Ideas for Neighbors.

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 this full list of Homemade DIY Christmas Wreaths including our Rosemary Wreath. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy Part 2 of 31 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas (see Part 1 DIY Christmas Gift.) Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Craft Boards.

Also take a look at these Edible Christmas Gifts. Pin to Pinterest on your Recipe and Christmas Boards.



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Mischievous Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Snowman Cheese Grater

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October 23, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 15, 2018
modified datt: October 23,2019

Poor Olaf. This Snowman Cheese Grater is an easy elf idea using marshmallows and a plush friend. Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? 

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Snowman Cheese Grater

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We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

 Snowman Cheese Grater! This mischievous elf is up to no good. Grab a cheese grater, your favorite snowman plush, and a few marshmallows for this easy Elf on the Shelf Idea. This particular snowman looks like he has seen better days!

Supplies:

  • Elf on the Shelf
  • Plush snowman
  • Marshmallows
  • Cheese grater


Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

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5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin Pin Pin, because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We have many more ideas to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Here we have a lot of FREE PRINTALBES!  That is our goal, to make Elf easy for you! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

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.


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We love printables – especially free ones! Be sure to save these Free Elf on the Shelf Printables. Pin to Pinterest your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Pinterest Boards.

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys. We love some of the creativity coming from Etsy too! Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elves At Play Kit

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October 21, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 09, 2017
modified datt: October 21,2019

Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? See well over 100s of creative, funny, and original ideas for your Elf! Need ideas? Pick up the Elf on the Shelf Scout Elves At Play Kit.  Tips, Tricks and Tools to inspire your Elf! 

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elves At Play Kit

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We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Idea EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

Elf on the Shelf Scout Elves At Play Kit

Elves At Play Kit

The Elves at Play kit is for any parent that lacks nighttime creativity. Not only does it gives you some supplies, the box is full of ideas on how to do creative things with your elf! From swings, to suction shoes (like you see in our fridge), signs, string, a chair and more. Tips, Tricks and Tools to inspire your Elf!


Elf on the Shelf Kit Ideas

If you are looking for help with your Elf on the Shelf shenanigans, start with Elf on the Shelf Kit ideas.

First, you must take a look at our entire Elf Bundle. Every printable we have every made provided to you!

SHOP ELF BUNDLE AND DIGITAL DOWNLOADS

Second, the Official Elf on the Shelf Company has provided many of their own kits in additona to the The Elves at Play kit.


See the Elf on the Shelf Seapkit2 Scout Elves At Play and the Elf on The Shelf Scout Elves at Play Paper Crafts.



Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

We also 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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2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

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

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin to Pinterest because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. So many more to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

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.

 

 

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DO NOT MISS these other Elf on the Shelf Posts:

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Personalized Note  – Pin to Pinterest

More FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys. We love some of the creativity coming from Etsy too! Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Crafts, Recipes, Ideas and Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Homemade Elf Cookies

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October 21, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Seasonal, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 26, 2016
modified datt: October 21,2019

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Homemade Elf Cookies

Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? We have a new one for you and we are very excited over it. Make these Homemade Elf Cookies. You can either have Elf watch (if you don’t touch elf), Elf participate, or have Elf with them when the kids get up in the morning. This recipe is good for minis or larger cookies- your choice! If you are making minis, we think it’s a fun idea and they make a lot – about 80 cookies, that is no typo.  Enjoy!

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin to Pinterest beause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

We also 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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2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

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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.

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Elf on the Shelf Cookies

Yield: about 80 tiny cookies

Ingredients:

Cookies:

  • 3/4 Cup softened unsalted butter
  • 3/4 Cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup softened butter, not melted
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract


Directions:

Cookies:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325° and line a baking sheet of parchment paper.
  2. Beat your softened butter and sugar together.
  3. Then add in your almond and vanilla extract and egg then mix.
  4. Now mix in your flour and salt.
  5. Knead the dough in your hands until it starts sticking together.
  6. Lay down a piece of parchment paper then flour a rolling pin and roll your dough out, keep a little thick.
  7. Use a small 1-2″ cookie cutter to cut your round circles out.
  8. Use a spatula to transfer your dough to your baking pan.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, color will be light.
  10. Let your cookies cool on your pan.
  11. Frost and top with sprinkles

Frosting:

  1. Using a hand mixer, beat together your butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  2. Now mix in your powdered sugar one cup at a time.
  3. Then mix in your almond extract
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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Homemade Elf Cookies

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 80 1x
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Ingredients

Scale
  • 3/4 Cup softened unsalted butter
  • 3/4 Cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Frosting:
  • 1/2 cup softened butter, not melted
  • 8 oz softened cream cheese
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325° and line a baking sheet of parchment paper.
  2. Beat your softened butter and sugar together.
  3. Then add in your almond and vanilla extract and egg then mix.
  4. Now mix in your flour and salt.
  5. Knead the dough in your hands until it starts sticking together.
  6. Lay down a piece of parchment paper then flour a rolling pin and roll your dough out, keep a little thick.
  7. Use a small 1-2″ cookie cutter to cut your round circles out.
  8. Use a spatula to transfer your dough to your baking pan.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, color will be light.
  10. Let your cookies cool on your pan.
  11. Frost and top with sprinkles
  12. Frosting:
  13. Using a hand mixer, beat together your butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  14. Now mix in your powdered sugar one cup at a time.
  15. Then mix in your almond extract

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

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys. Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.red-frugal-coupon-living-signature

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Elf on the Shelf Tip (You Want to Pin This!)

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October 21, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, Instagram, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 19, 2014
modified datt: October 21,2019

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas?

YOU WILL WANT TO PIN THIS TIP! Never forget to move your Elf on the Shelf Again!

Elf on the Shelf Tip: Set a calendar reminder daily on your smart phone at 10 PM (or whatever time you choose.) Use an acronym like EOTS so the kids don’t understand what it means.

Don’t forget you can get this FREE Printable Elf on the Shelf Note and MANY MORE on Frugal Coupon Living.

Pin to Pinterest because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December!

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

We also 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!


Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

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

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Snowball Fight

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October 21, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 17, 2017
modified datt: October 21,2019

Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? See well over 100s of creative, funny, and original ideas for your Elf! Elf Snowball Fight.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Snowball Fight

We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Idea EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

Elf Snowball Fight! Toss around some paper and create little snowballs!


For this idea, you might notice our little sign from the Elves At Play Kit!  This kit is for any parent that lacks nighttime creativity. Not only does it gives you some supplies, the box is full of ideas on how to do creative things with your elf! From swings, to suction shoes, signs, string, a chair and more. Tips, Tricks and Tools to inspire your Elf!


Elf on the Shelf Printables

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf printables can be found in our Elf Store. Shop Elf costumes, our Elf Twister board, Jokes for Kids, our Magic Shrinking Machine and so much more!

Shop Elf Printables + Digital Downloads

We also 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!

/br>Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

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

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. So many more to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Here we have a lot of FREE Printables!  Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

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.

 

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

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We can’t do this alone. Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas! We might not be able to share them all, but we will share some creative ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We know you love printables! Take a look at some of these popular Elf on the Shelf Posts withe FREE Elf on the Shelf printables!


DO NOT MISS these other Elf on the Shelf Posts:

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Personalized Note  – Pin to Pinterest

More FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys. We love some of the creativity coming from Etsy too! Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Crafts, Recipes, Ideas and Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Bowling Candy Game

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October 21, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 20, 2017
modified datt: October 21,2019

Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? See well over 100s of creative, funny, and original ideas for your Elf! Take a trip to the lanes with this Elf Bowling Candy Game.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Bowling Candy Game

We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Idea EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

Elf Bowling Candy Game

A few weeks ago we shared with you an Elf Bowling Game – how cute was that? Today we are back with our own bowling game, made of candy! You can make your own or pick up (buy) your own Elf Bowling Game.

Elf Bowling Game

This particular bowling game is no longer available, but you can see a similar bowling game for Elf here.


You might notice with our chocolate candy Elf bowling game we added the cube, “Do You Believe” from the Elves at Play Kit.

Elf on the Shelf Scout Elves At Play KitElves At Play Kit with Elf Notes!  This kit is for any parent that lacks nighttime creativity. Not only does it gives you some supplies, the box is full of ideas on how to do creative things with your elf! From swings, to suction shoes, signs, string, a chair and more. Tips, Tricks and Tools to inspire your Elf!

Elf on the Shelf Games

There are many Elf on the Shelf Games for elf to play when he visits.

  • Connect 4 Elf Game
  • Miniature Elf Playing Cards (no longer available – you can pick up Miniature playing cards here.)
  • Elf Matching Game
  • Elf Basketball Game

Our most popular Elf on the Shelf Game is our Elf Twister game.

Shop Elf Twister Game


We also 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!

Free Printables Step by Step Directions

1.) Enter your email address here.

2.) Look for a confirmation email in your inbox and confirm you requested a sign up.

3.) We will send you a Free Printables Welcome Email with link and passcode to all of our free printables.

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

5. Enjoy your Elf on the Shelf Printables.

Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. So many more to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Here we have a lot of FREE Printables!  Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

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.

 

Share-Post-on-Pinterest-Frugal-Coupon-Living

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

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We can’t do this alone. Don’t forget WE WANT YOU! We would love to share your ideas too. Send us your easy, creative and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas! We might not be able to share them all, but we will share some creative ideas! Pin to Pinterest.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

We know you love printables! Take a look at some of these popular Elf on the Shelf Posts withe FREE Elf on the Shelf printables!


DO NOT MISS these other Elf on the Shelf Posts:

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Personalized Note  – Pin to Pinterest

More FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Twister Board – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys. We love some of the creativity coming from Etsy too! Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Crafts, Recipes, Ideas and Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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

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