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DIY Valentine Wreath – Burlap Wreath Tutorial for Under $10

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Instagram, Pinterest, Valentine's Day

published date: January 10, 2015
modified datt: January 31,2015

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DIY Valentine Wreath

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I made this wreath last year for Valentine’s Day and I love it!  It was so easy and very cheap.  I got all of my materials at Hobby Lobby in two separate trips so I was able to use two 40% off coupons.

Supplies:

  • 1 or 2 wire hangars (I used two and wired them together) – FREE
  • 2-3 yards of Red Burlap – $5.98 (use 40% off coupon)
  • Letters ‘X’ and ‘O’ in Chipboard – $2.49 each.  I used a coupon for one so paid $3.49 total.
  • Two sheets of scrapbook paper – $.59 total (on sale for 50% off)
  • Ribbon – already had on hand
  • Mod Podge – already had on hand
  • X-ACTO Knife – already had on hand

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Directions:

  1. Stretch your hangar into a circle or unhook it to put two hangars together.  I just overlapped mine to the desired size.
  2. Lay the fabric out flat and measure 5″ widths and cut.
  3. Begin putting the fabric on the hangar going back and forth until the whole strip is on.  Repeat until the hangar is full.  
  4. Twist the hanger back together to close.  I had to get more fabric later because all they had was 1 1/2 yds!   You will want it to be much fuller than this!
  5. To make the letters, lay the scrapbook paper face down and glue the letters on using the Mod Podge.
  6. Once dry, trim the paper around the letters with an X-ACTO knife, then Mod Podge the surface to seal and provide a shine.
  7. Glue the letters together with hot glue and then glue the ribbon onto the back.
  8. Loop over the top of the hangar and add a bow to cover. Ta-da!

Try it and let me know how it turns out!  I plan to make one for Easter too!

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This is a fun and easy food craft! Make these fun Cake Pop Like Treats – Peeps on a Stick! Pin this to Pinterest!

Check out these other great recipes…

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Also, have fun with these Valentine DIY Tutorials…

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Chicken Cranberry Pita with Cucumbers Recipe

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published date: August 26, 2014
modified datt: January 29,2015

Chicken Cranberry Pita with Cucumbers Recipe
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It’s back to school, soon enough the nights will be cooling off and you will want to taste that last bit of summer before the cold winter returns. With this appealing Cranberry Cucumber Salsa, how about mixing the taste of Fall (cranberries) with the last taste of Summer (cucumber)? This yummy dinner takes just 10 minutes to prepare from start to finish. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser at your table this last bit of summer.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 5 oz bag of Craisins
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
  • 4 Tbsp of balsamic salad dressing
  • a pinch of kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp of sugar
  • Pita Bread Pockets
  • Rotisserie chicken (cut into strips)

Preparation:
Peel and wash a cucumber, dice into very small pieces. Combine the first six ingredients into a bowl. Mix together. Set aside. Warm pita pockets in the oven. Slice in half and fill with a few spoonfuls of the cucumber salsa. Add a few strips of sliced rotisserie chicken. Add a few more spoonfuls of cucumber salsa. This dish goes great with some homemade potato chips or sweet potato fries… enjoy!

As you prepare your spring gardens plant herbs and veggies your family will use. Fresh Cilantro and cucumbers are easy to plant and will save you lots of money during the summer. A recipe like this will leave plenty of time for exploring and creating with your children. For more ideas on how to get your kids involved in and out of the kitchen visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.

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Copycat Girl Scouts Thin Mints Cookies Recipe

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: January 27, 2015
modified datt: January 27,2015

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Copycat Girl Scouts Thin Mints Cookies Recipe

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Did you love our Copycat Girl Scouts Samoa Recipe and Girl Scouts Tagalongs? Do you stock-up on Girl Scount Cookies like my home each Spring? Thin Mints are a FAVORITE in our home. Check out this easy and yummy copycat recipe. Best of all, you can make them year around.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup softened Butter
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 3/4 tsp Peppermint Extract
  • 8 oz Dipping Chocolate

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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, cocoa, and salt.
  4. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
  5. Add in egg and peppermint and mix until blended.
  6. Slowly add flour mixture into creamed mixture.
  7. Shape dough into a 1 1/2″ – 2″ round cylynder and wrap in wax or parchment paper.
  8. Place in freezer for 1 hour to firm up.
  9. You can cut down the length of an empty paper towel roll and wrap it around cylinder to help it stay more round.
  10. Slice into 1/4″ thick cookies.
  11. Place on prepared sheet.
  12. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
  13. Allow to cool.
  14. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  15. Melt chocolate by microwaving 45 seconds then stirring and repeating until chocolate is smooth and melted.
  16. Dip cookies in the chocolate and lift out with a fork shaking off excess.
  17. Place the cookies on prepared sheet and allow to set.

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Love Girl Scout Cookies, especially easy and homemade?! Try this Copycat Girl Scouts Tagalongs. Pin to Pinterest.

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Enjoy as well, the Copycat Girl Scouts Samoa Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

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Copycat Girl Scouts Samoa Cookies Recipe

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published date: January 17, 2015
modified datt: January 27,2015

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Copycat Girl Scouts Samoa Cookies Recipe

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Do you stock-up on Girl Scouts Cookies like my home each Spring? Are the Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Samoas not the best? Check out this easy and yummy Samoa Cookie. It will melt in your mouth, and best of all you can make it year around – no more waiting for that girl scout to come to your door! Don’t forget to check out our other cookie recipe – Copycat Girl Scouts Tagalongs and Copycat Girl Scouts Thin Mints.

Be careful not to eat all the coconut mix before you place it on the cookie! I couldn’t resist!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup softened Butter
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 cup Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 tbsp Milk
  • 3 cup Flaked Coconut
  • 11 oz Caramels
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate Chips

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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cream together butter, vanilla and sugar.
  4. Slowly add in flour, baking powder and salt.
  5. Add just enough milk until the dough comes together into a ball.
  6. Add in a bit of extra flour if your dough is very sticky.
  7. Roll out dough to 1/4″ thick.
  8. Cut out about 2″ cookies and place on a prepared sheet.
  9. Cut out about smaller hole in each cookie and return to dough.
  10. Reroll dough and continue cutting cookies.
  11. Bake cookies for 10 minutes or until bottoms are light brown.
  12. Allow to cool on sheet for 5 minutes before transfering to a cooling rack.
  13. Preheat oven to 300.
  14. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  15. Spread coconut on prepared baking sheet.
  16. Bake 20 minutes, mixing every 5 minutes, until golden.
  17. Cool on baking sheet.
  18. Hold back 8 caramels.
  19. Unwrap caramels and place in a large bowl with milk.
  20. Microwave 60 seconds then stir, repeating until melted and smooth.
  21. Fold in cooled coconut.
  22. Spread topping on cooled cookies.
  23. If topping gets to firm in bowl, microwave 30 seconds.
  24. If topping is not adhering to cookie, unwrap and melt remaining caramels with 2 teaspoons of milk.
  25. Drizzle top of each cookie with plain caramel prior to placing topping.
  26. Melt chocolate by microwaving 45 seconds then stirring, and repeating until melted and smooth.
  27. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  28. Dip the bottom of each cookie into chocolate and place on prepared sheet.
  29. Transfer remaining chocolate into the corner of a zippered bag.
  30. Clip off corner and drizzle finished cookies with chocolate.
  31. Refrigerate 15 minutes to set.

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Love Girl Scouts Cookies? You can also grab these Copycat Thin Mints Recipe. Pin to Pinterest. Love peanut butter, bake the Copycat Girl Scouts Tagalong Cookies. Pin to Pinterest.

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Love candy, especially easy and homemade?! Try this Copycat Almond Joy Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

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Copycat Girl Scouts Tagalong Cookies Recipe

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published date: January 24, 2015
modified datt: January 27,2015

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Copycat Girl Scouts Tagalong Cookies Recipe

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Did you love our Copycat Girl Scouts Samoa Recipe and Copycat Girl Scouts Thin Mints? Do you stock-up on Girl Scount Cookies like my home each Spring? Are the Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Samoas not the best? Check out this easy and yummy Tagaloong Cookie Recipe – Peanut Butter Patties. Mo more waiting for a little girl scout to come to your door!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cup Flour
  • 1 cup softened Butter
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
  • 3/4 cup Podered Sugar
  • 8 oz Dipping Chocolate

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Directions:

  1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Preheat oven to 350.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Gradually add in the flour and salt.
  5. Add the vanilla and milk and mix until blended.
  6. Roll out dough to 1/4″ thick and cut about 2″ round cookies.
  7. Place on prepared sheet.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are lightly browned.
  9. Leave on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
  10. Mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar.
  11. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  12. Spread the mixture on top of each cookie and place in freezer for 10 minutes.
  13. Melt chocolate by microwaveing 45 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.
  14. Dip cookies in the chocolate and lift out with a fork shaking off excess.
  15. Place the cookies on prepared sheet and allow to set.

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Love Girl Scout Cookies, especially easy and homemade?! Try this Copycat Girl Scouts Samoa Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

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Enjoy as well, these Copycat Girl Scouts Thin Mints Recipe. Pin to Pinterest.

Check out these Copycat Recipes!

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Copycat Almond Joy

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: December 31, 2014
modified datt: January 26,2015

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Copycat Almond Joy
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Have a sweet tooth? Love candy? Have fun with this yummy copycat Almond Joy Recipe. This homemade candy features all the flavors of chocolate, coconut and almonds made and eaten in the comfort of your home.

Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 2 cups Powdered Suga
  • 14 oz Sweetened Flaked Coconut
  • 2/3 cup Whole Almonds
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 12 oz Semisweet Chocolate

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Directions:

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. If almonds are not toasted, place in 300 oven for 5-7 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. Remove almonds from pan and set aside.
  4. Combine condensed milk and vanilla in a bowl and mix well.
  5. Add powdered sugar and stir until blended.
  6. Add coconut and stir until well mixed.
  7. Form into 1 1/4″ x 3″ bars and place on prepared sheet.
  8. Place 2 almonds on each bar and place in freezer for at least 1 hour.
  9. Melt chocolate by microwaving for 1 minute, stirring and repeating until melted.
  10. Dip the bars into the chocolate to completely cover using a fork.
  11. Tap gently on bowl to shake off excess and return to the prepared sheet.
  12. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set.

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Love candy, especially easy and homemade?! Try these Homemade Reese’s Cups (aka Chocolate Metaways). Pin to Pinterest.

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Buffalo Ranch Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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published date: September 09, 2013
modified datt: January 25,2015

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Quesadillas

Buffalo Ranch Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
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A delicious twist on two favorites: hot wings and quesadillas that will bring a smile to every face around the table. Adjust the temperature by adding a little less hot sauce and a bit more ranch if you need to. This recipe is a great freezer item, make a double batch and you will have two meals ready to go in no more time than it takes for one. Using chicken, whole wheat tortillas and ranch from scratch makes it a tasty but healthier alternative to the traditional versions of these popular appetizers.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • ½ cup buffalo flavored hot sauce
  • ¼ cup homemade ranch dressing
  • 1 8 oz. bag shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 Package of tortillas (I like to use whole wheat to up the healthy factor)

Prep:

  1. Brown ground chicken in nonstick pan with a little oil until cooked through. Turn off burner, add buffalo sauce, and ranch. Stir until well combined. Set aside to cool.
  2. Spread out tortillas. Spoon mixture evenly among all tortilla. This recipe will fill about 8 folded in half.
  3. Top with shredded mozzarella and fold over in half to close.
  4. If you are prepping to cook later in the week-place each prepared quesadilla in a freezer bag.

To cook:

In a nonstick pan over medium, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Place tortillas in pan and cook on each side for 3-4 minutes until browned. If you want to make prepping easier and even healthier, lay filled, and folded quesadilla on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray and place in an oven preheated to 400° for 3-4 minutes, flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until brown and crisped.

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Use the same dressing, Homemade Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing from night one, BLT Avocado Chop Salad. These go great with these quesadillas.  If desired, drizzle tops with sauce and serve with celery sticks for dipping.

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Frugal Fashion Friday French Connection Jacket Outfit $57 from $228

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Valentine's Day

published date: January 24, 2014
modified datt: January 22,2015

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French Connection Jacket Outfit
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I had fun piecing together this French Connection Jacket Outfit perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s almost here – the season of love, hearts, flowers, chocolates and Valentine’s. Stand out in Pumps with Studs and a red/pink Sole, a contrasting Black and White studded bag, and designer skirt and jacket at incredibly low prices. Pair with some Frugal Fashion Accessories and standout among a crowd.

French Connection Women’s Fast Feather Ruth Jacket $57 $228. It is always hard to find a discount on French Connection, especially one this low. Featuring a notch collar and open front, this contrasting jacket that can be worn with so much. Keep it simple and stay with the black and white theme or add a pop of color as we have done here adding a red skirt.

aryn K Women’s Pencil Skirt $18.25 $73. How about this aryn K tullip pencil skirt, only $18! Throw on some black stockings or adorn in summer with a flowing top, this pencil skits is flattering and sure to show off those legs! Add some bronzing shimmer to make those legs sparkle!

Women’s Batwing Chiffon Blouse Top $7.52. A simple shell is a MUST for this jacket (KEEP IT SIMPLE!)How about grabbing one in every color for under $10 shipped. When you have a fitted skirt, it is nice to have a flowing top to give the look of slender around the waist. This blouse comes in many colors and adds $1.69 for shipping.

Betsey Johnson for The Cool People Leaahh Pumps $36.99 $149. I had to share with you these shoes – I love the red and pink underneath – and at a 75% savings, what is not to love? Put your best foot forward and flaunt these ultrachic pumps!

Invicta Women’s 1645 Angel White Dial Crystal Accented Watch $57.85 $595.00. Another awesome savings! Dress it up, dress it down – Featuring crystal, 18k rose gold ion-plated stainless steel case and a black silicone strap this watch can be worn for many occasions and at this price – I am sure you will! Save 90% with FREE shipping today!

LONGITUDE Black and White Purse with Gold Studs $19.95 $49 New to JustFab, the Longitude Purse features extra-spacious inside with a faux leather tote, stud detail, rolled handles and slide pockets. Put your pretty paws on this oversized carryall.

Costume Party Black and Gold Necklace $19.95 $44.95. Add some luster to your look with this costume-ready necklace! Bib necklace featuring a geometric design. High-polish finish. Lobster clasp.

Sterling Silver Freshwater Pearl Stud Earrings $39.99 $159.99. This Is A Classic Style Sterling Silver 8-9mm White Freshwater Pearl High Luster Stud Earring. Perfect For Everyday Fashion and Great For Any Occasion. These come with 4 out of 5 stars for review. The earrings in the photo are currently unavailable. The earrings in the photo are currently unavailable.

Zebra Hinged Cuff Bracelet Bangle $25 How cute is this bracelet. Go WILD with a Zebra design. Shipping is FREE.

Black & White Crystal Pattern Hinged Bangle Bracelet $22.50. Bangle along with this sweet bracelet too! Shipping adds $5.89.

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