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Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays

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February 10, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving

published date: October 02, 2016
modified datt: February 10,2022

Why didn’t I think of that Party and Hosting Tips and Hacks for the Holidays – Thanksgiving, Christmas, Cookie Exchanges and Beyond.

Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays

Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays

The season is beginning to cool and with the dawn of cooler temperatures comes celebrations with family and friends. We are hosting Thanksgiving this year and wanted to take a closer look at Party and Hosting Tips for the Holiday season! From prepping with decorations, to laying out the table a day before to scented home recipes, cooking and serving tips, these creative ideas are sure to help your holiday party go off without a hitch!

lanterns

Make your home warm and inviting from the time your guests arrive – a lantern with greenery on the porch looks great | French Country Cottage.

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Turn your home into an amazing smell with this stove top recipe | Half Baked Harvest.

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Enjoy these festive name place cards and no-sew napkin holder – perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas | Love Of Family and Home.


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Host the Holidays like a Pro with these Holiday Planners and Lists (Christmas and Thanksgiving) | Yellow Bliss Road.

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Depending on your party size, take a look at these Serving Sizes | The Chic Site.

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Lay out Dishes and Serving Utensils the Day before | Bon Appetit.

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Enjoy these 20 Jazz Standards for Your Dinner Party Playlist | Confetti and Buttercream.

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Have fun with these Holiday Ice Buckets – they are so festive and easy | The Chic Site.

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You can never go wrong with wine and cheese – take a look at these pairings | His and Her Wine.

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Take a look at this Easy Party Cheeseboard | Toot Sweet 4 Two. (Also in our Wine and Cheese Party Ideas)

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Toast the Holiday Season with Cranberry & Rosemary White Sangria | Jerry James Stone.

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Also try this Autumn Sangria with Pinot Noir and Apple Cider | The Evermine Blog.

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Look at this tip – Keep your Wine Chilled with Grapes | Positive Med.

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Decorate a few weeks ahead of time. These German Beer Bottles with Berry Twigs are easy and quick | French Larkspur.

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Bring the outside elements in to keep the cost of decorating down. We love these springs of Rosemary but evergreen would also be great  | Rip & Tan.

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Take a look at the Proper Way to Set the Table | Source.

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If the conversation needs flowing, try these Dinner Conversation Starters. Use now for the part, later with the kids. Pull the cards that are best for the type of party you are hosting. | Frugal Coupon Living

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Cooking for many? Before the big day pick up this Betty Crocker 3-Tier Oven Rack for extra room in the oven.

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Don’t stop hosting after the meal is done. Send them home with these fun Leftover Labels | Tom Kat Studio. (See others in our Thanksgiving Printables)

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Or try print these gorgeous Leftover Labels | The Glitter Guide.

Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays


Party and Hosting Tips for the Holidays

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Hosting for the holidays? Take a look at these Ho-Ho- Hosting Tips for a Christmas Party. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting Tips for a Christmas Party

Take a look at these Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table. Pin to Pinterest.

Easy Thanksgiving Decorations for the Table

Create an amazing tablescape with these Inspiring Edible Table Runners. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a lot of inspiration from our Wine and Cheese Party Ideas on a Budget. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Amazing Holiday Cocktails. Pin to Pinterest.

Holiday Cocktails Ideas on Frugal Coupon Living

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Minnie Mouse Birthday Party Ideas

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February 2, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: January 07, 2022
modified datt: February 02,2022

A cute Minnie Mouse birthday party doesn’t have to cost a lot. Here are some ways to save money while planning a memorable and fun party. From Minnie Mouse party décor, birthday cakes and DIY Minnie Mouse party ideas. Come inside; it’s fun inside!

Minnie Mouse Birthday Party Ideas

Minnie Mouse is one of the most popular Disney characters, so it’s no surprise that she’s a favorite for kids’ birthday parties. If you’re looking for some budget-friendly ideas to make your child’s Minnie Mouse-themed party extra special, look no further!

We’ve gathered 20 of the best Minnie Mouse Party Ideas to get you started. From low-cost party decorations and food to games and favors, we’ve got you covered. We’ve shared DIY Minnie ideas that are both easy and affordable. So, get ready to take notes to plan your perfect Minnie birthday bash.

Come inside; it’s fun inside!

Minnie Mouse Party Cake Ideas

Easy Minnie Mouse Cake

A Minnie party isn’t complete without themed treats. You don’t have to buy a cake from a bakery to make it memorable. This simple Minnie Mouse birthday cake is easy but still spectacular. Place three circular cakes together to create that classic mouse shape. Create the bow out of the cake pieces that you trim from the round cakes to make them level. Isn’t that clever? | The Soccer Mom Blog

fondant minnie mouse cake

What could be girlier than a pink polka-dot Minnie cake? This one is perfection! We love the fondant Minnie mouse ears and the giant pink Minnie bow on top. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Minnie Mouse OREO Ear Cupcakes

Another low-cost Minnie birthday party solution are making your own dessert. Cupcakes made from a boxed cake mix are easy to dress up Minnie style. Top with vanilla or chocolate icing, add Oreo Minnie ears and a pretty pink fondant bow in the middle. | Ottawa Mommy Club 

Minnie Mouse Cupcakes

It doesn’t have to be February for you to make these adorable Valentine’s Day-themed Minnie cupcakes. They’re perfect for a child who loves bright and fun colors any time of year. They’re pretty but straightforward and can be tweaked to fit any color scheme you like by changing out the cookie icing and sprinkle colors. | Cutefetti

Minnie Mouse Birthday Food

Minnie Mouse cookies and dip

Add these Disney sugar cookies with sprinkle dip to your dessert table. They’re colorful, fun, and delicious. The cream cheese dip pairs well with sugar cookies, but they’re tasty plain, too. A mickey mouse cookie cutter is easy to find on Amazon. Also take a look at our funfetti dip! | XOXO Bella

Minnie Mouse Party Food

Minnie cheese and cracker snacks are the perfect way to feed your guests as they mingle. Kids and adults alike will enjoy them. Cut the cheese into mouse shapes, as you see here. The fruit skewers are a great idea, too. It’s always good to have a few healthy options for your guests. | Tanya Staab

Minnie Mouse Cake Pop OREO

Make some Minnie Mouse cookie pops to add to the Minnie Mouse dessert table, or send them home with your guests as favors. They’re easy to make with regular Oreos, mini Oreos, dipping chocolate, fun sprinkles, and lollipop sticks. | Living Locurto

Minnie Mouse bow tie party food

How about this easy-peasy treat using tasty fruit like strawberries and blueberries. These strawberry and blueberry fruit skewers are another healthy choice, and they look like Minnie’s bow. We also love the “Hot Diggity Dogs” because you can’t have a Mickey Mouse event without hot dogs!  | Kara’s Party Ideas

Minnie Birthday Party Décor Ideas

Minnie Mouse party hat

Create party hats with mouse ears for the guests to wear. The pink tulle ribbon is lightweight, and tulle is much more affordable than fabric bows, which is nice. The centerpiece that reads ‘ONE’ is equally adorable. You could also use decorated letters to spell out the child’s name on the table for a second birthday. | Hostess with the Mostest

Minnie Mouse Party Decor

Turn Styrofoam balls and shredded paper into a gorgeous Minnie Mouse centerpiece for the party. You’ll find loads of other cute ideas, too, like the polka dot tablecloth and napkins, the Minnie Mouse Rice Krispie treats, the simple polka dot cakes, and the mouse-shaped sandwiches. | Chickabug

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Want to host a toddler birthday? A two year old can have a have a playful themed oh twodles girl birthday. There are great oh two-dles birthday party supplies for girls on Amazon including this mini mouse party décor set in pink/gold, pink/black or even red/black.

Minnie Mouse Backdrop DIY

Make this spectacular Minnie backdrop with tissue paper pom-poms attached to a mouse-shaped paper cutout. Fluffing out the pom-poms can be time-consuming (and the pom-poms may get a little expensive), so you could always crumple black tissue paper to get a similar effect. | Jenny Cookies

minnie mouse bow printable

Use these printable mouse ears to dress up the paper plates and make them look really special. The candy bar wrappers and napkin rings are super cute, too. | Chickabug

DIY Minnie Mouse lanterns

Mouse lanterns will look fantastic over your table. All you need to do is add mouse ears and a bow! | The Suburban Mom

Minnie Mouse Birthday Party Favors

DIY Minnie Mouse party favors

Grab the free printable mouse heads to make these Mickey and Minnie Valentine Pops. This idea is genius and will be a big hit with kids of all ages. You’ll also need some clear plastic ornaments, and you’ll fill each half with M&Ms. That gets glued to the paper to make the mouse pops. Aren’t they gorgeous? | Down Redbud Drive

Minnie Mouse Coloring Shirt

One of these Disney cuties coloring shirts will make an excellent favor or gift for the birthday girl. Make sure the kids use fabric markers to color them in. | Artsy Fartsy Mama

Minnie and Mickey Mouse Disney Hot Cocoa Bombs

Hot chocolate bombs are really popular right now, so if you’re throwing a Minnie Mouse birthday party in the fall or winter, these cocoa bombs will make fantastic favors. | Dollar Crafter

DIY Disney Bookmark Craft

Add these cute Minnie and Mickey bookmarks to the favor bags, along with an inexpensive Minnie book. Although these are made with felt, you can easily use cardstock if you’d like. | Hispana Global

Minnie Birthday Party Games and Crafts

Pin the Bow on Minnie Mouse Party Game

Play pin the bow on Minnie Mouse! It’s fun and fits the Minnie’s bow-tique theme. This is super easy to make with a large black poster board and bows cut from construction paper or felt. | A Girl and a Glue Gun

Minnie Mouse plates

Set up a crafting station with paper plates, paint, and these templates to make an adorable Minnie Mouse paper plate craft. | Simple Everyday Mom

Minnie Mouse Craft Paper Bag Puppet

A Minnie Mouse paper bag puppet is another cute option that the kids will love playing with once they’re finished! | Mombrite

Minnie Mouse Party Supplies

Now that you have your budget-friendly party ideas, make sure you complete the party with a few last minute party supplies.

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Birthday party details can include a few easy finds on Amazon. These Minnie Balloons are adorable.

For party décor that fills the entire space, add a bubble machine. Bubbles create an instantly fun backdrop.

Also take a look on Amazon or even Etsy for a Minnie Mouse outfit perfect for your little mouse. To keep it low budget, grab a low-cost tutu and add a simple white shirt.

Etsy sellers offer many ideas for cute and personalized Minnie Mouse Party Invitations including Etsy Digital Downloads you can print immediately.

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In the end, it’s all about having a good time. Have so fun with your Minnie Mouse birthday party planning! Pin this post to Pinterest to save it for later.

Did you love these Minnie Mouse Birthday Party Ideas? Take a look at these other party ideas for toddlers, young kids, teens and adults including Disney Princess Party Ideas

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Girl Scouts Thank You Cards & Valentine Thin Mint Gift Tags

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February 1, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: February 01, 2022
modified datt: February 01,2022

Learn more about kinds of Girl Scout Cookies and show gratitude with these printable Girl Scouts Thank You Cards. Thank a volunteer, cookie buyer, or use the Girl Scout Valentine’s Day Cards to say thanks a lot for those that support your troop.

Girl Scout Thank You Cards

Attention cookie lovers! It’s cookie season. Enjoy your favorite Girl Scout treats and spread the love with others. Learn about some of the best Girl Scout Cookies, as well as when and where to buy them.

For our girl scout troop leaders and girls, we have included acts of appreciation. These appreciation notes are perfect for cookie deliveries, thanking your volunteers and cute Valentine Girl Scout gift ideas for teachers, coaches, neighbors and friends.

When do Girl Scout cookies go on sale?

Girl Scout cookie sales typically begin in January and some troops continue sales through April. You can purchase cookies through your local Girl Scout Troop and via girls participating in the Girl Scout Cookie Program. Sometimes these cookie sales will take place at a cookie booth found at local grocery stores.

If you are looking for a local troop or cookie booth near you, use the Girl Scouts Cookie Finder. Just enter your area’s zip code.

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What Type of Girl Scout Cookies are there?

This cookie season, there are 12 kinds of Girl Scout Cookies. These boxed treats include…

  • Thin Mints: Crispy cookies dipped a chocolate mint coating.
  • Adventurefuls: Brownie inspired cookies topped with caramel and a hint of sea salt.
  • Caramel Chocolate Chip: Gluten-free cookies. Chewy classic chocolate chip cookies with a hint of sea salt.
  • Samoas: Also known as Caramel deLites. Crisp cookies with caramel, coconut, and a chocolate stripe topping
  • Do-si-dos: Crunchy oatmeal, peanut-butter sandwich cookies with PB filling.
  • Girl Scout S’mores: Your traditional graham sandwich cookies with a chocolate, marshmallow filling.
  • Lemonades: Shortbread cookies with with a lemon-flavored icing.
  • Lemon-Ups: Lemon cookies with inspiring messages
  • Tagalongs: Also known as peanut butter patties. Crispy cookies with peanut butter and chocolate covered coating.
  • Trefoils: Short bread cookies. The trefoil design is in the shape of the Girl Scout logo.
  • Toast-Yay!: Toast-shaped cookies with French toast flavor and dipped in icing.
  • Toffee-tastic: Gluten-free cookies. Buttery cookies with crunchy toffee bits.

You can see cookie ingredients and little brownie bakers llc details on the Girl Scout Cookie Flavors page.

When do Girl Scout cookies get delivered?

Only registered Girl Scouts can sell Girl Scout Cookies.  Individuals cookie sales are usually collected in January and delivered and February. Deliveries can vary with each Troop.

Some girl scout girls elect to have an online cookie store. For orders through Digital Cookie site, where the customer has elected shipment by common carrier, orders will generally arrive within fifteen business days or fewer.

While cookies can be found on eBay and Amazon, the GSUSA cautions against these types of online purchases.

If you don’t know a Girl Scout, visit www.girlscoutcookies.org.

Girl Scout Cookies Thanks A Lot

Did you know there is a Girl Scout Manners Badge? Cookie season is not only a great time to practice table etiquette (perhaps with a tea party) but it also is a great time to say thanks! When delivering your cookie gift tags, attach a “thank you for supporting our troop” Girl Scout Cookies Thank You Card.

Girl Scout Cookie Delivery Thank You Card

These adorable Cookie Order Thank You Gift Tags are perfect for your Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cadette or Senior. Simply download and cut and tie to your cookie delivery. Instead of delivering in a plastic bag, tie the order together with adorable twine or ribbon and attach your thank you note. They also are great for a cookie booth.

These tags are a vertical design with adorable girl scout clip art. In the center of the template are two types of thank you sayings. The first message reads “Enjoy your cookies. Thank you for supporting our troop!” The second thank you message reads, “Thank you for supporting our troop!”

These are not folded thank you cards, so there is no inside of the card or outside of the card. If you wish to add your daughter’s name to the gift tag, simply have her sign her name at the bottom or on the back of the card. The card back has plenty of room for a personalized thank you note message.

And since Girl Scouts of the USA retired in 2020 the shortbread biscuit dipped in chocolate with the adorable thank you message, AKA Thanks-a-Lot Cookies, these gift tags make an adorable replacement for your cookie boxes.

Girl Scouts Thank You Gift Tags

Hardworking volunteers also need a thanks. You can use these generic girl scout thank you gift tag year round. Wow volunteers with a thank you for your support message. Cut the gift tag, glue and center frame the sample messages on construction paper. Finally, have each girl sign the note!

Now that these Girl Scout Thank You Cards for Cookies have showed gratitude, how a Valentine’s Day gift idea for a few of those Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie boxes?

Girl Scouts Cookies Valentine’s Day Cards

Girl Scout Cookies Thin Mints are the most popular cookie to date. They are crispy and covered and chocolatey, minty goodness. If you find yourself with a few extra boxes and you are feeling a bit generous, download these “You were mint to be my Valentine” gift tags.

These Valentine’s Day Gift Tag digital files are so cute when tied to a box of Chocolate Mint Cookies. You do not have to be a Girl Scout for this Valentine’s Day Gift Idea for teachers, coaches, neighbors, friends, family and more.

Girl Scout Valentine Cards for Thin Mint Cookies

Girl Scout Thank You Cards Printables

Grab these two digital downloads for Girl Scout Cookie Season. Pick up either in the Frugal Coupon Living Etsy Shop or in the Frugal Coupon Living Store.

These Girl Scout Thank You Cards for Cookies and Girl Scout Cookie Valentine Cards are perfect for the cookie season.

These are best printed on cardstock. Gift tag coloring can vary by printer. They are best printed in color. Printing at a local print shop, like Staples printing center, usually produces a great quality. By downloading you are accepting the copyright terms and permissions that this is for personal use, non-commercial use. Please contact Frugal Coupon Living with any questions. Learn more about Etsy Digital Downloads.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your adorable Girl Scout Gift Idea.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

Mint to Be Valentine Gift Tag Printable for Girl Scout Thin MInts

Now that we have shared adorable ways to say thank you, how about encouraging ways to lift one’s spirit? You can attach these free printable girl scout cookie tags using our free random acts of kindness printables. Have the cookie mom keep a stack at your local sales booth for cookie time. Hand out with each purchase lifting one’s day. Random Acts of Kindness day is in February and falls naturally with cookie sales time. Pin to Pinterest.

Random Acts of Kindness

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Working on the manners Girl Scout Badge and looking for fun activities? Host a Tea Party for the girls. Work on table manners, being friendly and helpful, holding a conversation, and saying thanks! You can even put these tea-rrific gift ideas together at your tea party. Just attach the note of thanks to your favorite Girl Scout cookies. Pin to Pinterest.

Tea Party Ideas for Manners

How to Print at Staples: Don’t have a printer? You an print at your local print shop or your Staples Printing Center. Watch this video for how I print my PDF documents at Staples. Please keep in mind, coloring can vary. The same digital file can look different depending on the printer and type of paper used.

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Family Birthday Celebrations – How to Celebrate Every Member!

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January 27, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: January 20, 2019
modified datt: January 27,2022

Looking for fun birthday ideas? Make each and every family member feel special on their birthday with these Family Birthday Celebrations. These creative kids birthday ideas might just become your family’s new favorite traditions!

Family Birthday Celebrations

Family Birthday Celebrations

Our family used to have more elaborate birthday celebrations for our kids. As the years have gone by and our family headcount has gone up, the kids’ birthday celebrations have become more simplified. Our girls were 7 and 8 when their younger brother came and 8 and 9 when their additional brothers (twins) came, so it was hard to give them the celebration they deserved with all the craziness going on. That being said, there were years that it was easy (and affordable) to throw them a kids birthday party with friends. They have gotten older, and less interested, and I have been researching fun birthday ideas to make them feel loved at home without spending hundreds of dollars.

I’ve rounded up the best fun birthday ideas below to make your younger kids, your teens, or even your spouse feel special on their big day!

Make sure you get all the way to the bottom of this post — we have a really creative away for you to pay it forward and for you to give back to others each and every birthday! Such a wonderful lesson for your kids. Plus, it comes with a free printable!

Birthday Party Themes

Also take a look at these birthday party themes on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Birthday Questions

Let’s kick off these fun birthday ideas with a free printable! Make these birthday quiz questions a family tradition. Download this free birthday interview printable and quiz each family member on their special day, year after year. You can keep all these answers in a memory keepsake box or birthday interview book. Cue the nostalgia!

Birthday Interview Questions

These birthday interview questions provide a time capsule of your child over the years! Come back to them as time goes by for a wave of nostalgia (and maybe a good laugh). Both you and your kids will love looking back on these memories. Capture the moment to watch how they have changed and have grown both in size and maturity!

Print Free Birthday Interview Download

Birthday Questions for Kids

Include a photo of your child with these kids birthday interview questions along with their name and age! See what they have to say about these questions each year:

  • What makes you happy?
  • What makes you sad?
  • Who is your best friend?
  • What do you like to learn?
  • Where do you want to travel?
  • One thing you are good at:
  • Your one wish would be:
  • What do you want to be when you grow up?

Don’t forget a list of their favorites!

  • Color
  • Food
  • Movie
  • Game
  • Snack
  • Place
  • Animal
  • Song

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At Home Birthday Party Ideas

Home is where the heart is! Keeping your kids’ birthday celebration at home doesn’t have to limit the fun. Check out these fun birthday ideas that will make your kids’ birthday at home extra special!

Birthday Parade

A kids birthday parade is a fantastic way to get friends and neighbors involved in the celebration! If you are in a time of social isolation but still need fun birthday ideas, this one is a great way to be social at a distance. Let friends and neighbors display their birthday wishes with signs and heartfelt words!

Guests can bring cards and gifts too! Just set up an area for them to drop off goodies.

Birthday Bucket List

Celebrate a very important member of the family with a Birthday Bucket List for kids. Complete all activities during a birthday week or the actual birthday. | Frugal Coupon Living

Funfetti Birthday Waffle

Make each and every part of their birthday special — even breakfast! Funfetti Birthday Waffles kick off the festivities with an amazing birthday breakfast! | Domestic Super Hero

Funfetti Breakfast Drink

Serve your Funfetti Birthday Waffles with these incredible kids birthday drinks — a sprinkle rim milk glass adds a special touch to their regular milk in the morning! You can use strawberry milk for an extra special treat (and a cute color, too). | Catch My Party

Birthday Balloon Avalanche

Looking for fun birthday ideas with a surprising twist? It doesn’t get more festive than this Balloon Avalanche DIY surprise. A little shocking, a lot of fun! Tutorial on Simply Kelly Designs.

College Birthday Care Package

College Birthday Care Package with Themed Birthday Cake Food

I would have loved having one of these delivered to my dorm back in the day! Celebrate your older kid’s birthday with a heartfelt care package. College Birthday Care Packages let your college kids know you care, even if you can’t be with them on their special day!


Birthday Hall Decoration

Decorate the hall with balloons, streamers and a birthday sign! This kids birthday idea works great for an entryway to the room that has their presents or cake. Talk about a grand entrance! Idea found on Trey and Lucy.

Birthday Scavenger Hunt

I love fun birthday ideas that are interactive activities. This Birthday Treasure Hunt Scavenger Hunt is a great way to kick off your kids’ birthday or lead them to their presents. Lead them on Birthday Scavenger Hunt Riddles at home. (As seen in our Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids – visit for other creative ideas.)

Happy Birthday Yard Sign

Let the whole block know you’re celebrating! You can reuse this Happy Birthday yard sign for every birthday your family celebrates during the year.

Birthday Cake Bento Box Lunch

This one’s a great option for kids who are in school. Celebrate your kid’s birthday with an extra special lunch! Get inspiration from this Birthday Bento box from Lunch Box Dad.

Gifts by Age

I love this surprise! If you’re looking for fun birthday ideas that can work with any age, look no further. Match the number of gifts to their age for your next kids birthday! Source

Pizza Money Gift Box

Surprise your kids with a different kind of dough during dinner! Make them a fun money gift box — so much more creative than just handing it to them! Source

Candy Bar Birthday Card

We’ve got fun birthday ideas for kids with sweet tooths, too! This Candy Bar Birthday Card is packed with tons of treats. (Plus, check out our similar Candy Bar Sign.) Source

Happy Birthday Mirror Message

Such a creative way to start the morning! Leave a morning message wishing them a happy birthday. Idea from House of Hendrix.

Money Balloons

What a surprise! I’m loving all these fun birthday ideas for gifting cash. If you have a light sleeper, set up these Money Balloons while they’re at school and your child can enjoy their kids birthday surprise when they get home. Idea from Living Locurto

Birthday Car Decorations Prank

Looking for a birthday prank for your teen or spouse? Decorate their car with tons of birthday streamers, balloons, and more! They’ll be so surprised in the morning. Idea from House of Hendrix.

Balloon Scavenger Hunt

My Frugal Adventures has a great addition to this list of fun birthday ideas. She loads the floor with balloons, which is already a fun surprise by itself. Then she takes it a step further — one of the balloons has the first clue to a scavenger hunt. So fun!

Birthday Chalk Sign

This is one of the cheapest fun birthday ideas. Use chalk to send a fun message! Write a special sign with chalk for them to find when they get home from school or work. Source

Exploding Birthday Cake

Need fun birthday ideas for the jokester in your house? Make this Exploding Birthday Cake — when the cake is cut, pop! You’ll want to have another real cake on hand, though! Get the details on The Dilettante Files.

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Birthday Texts

Try these “My favorite things about you!” for the texting fanatic. It works great for kids away at college. Send something you love about them for every year of life! | House of Hendrix

Birthday Box

More fun birthday ideas for kids at college ahead! Try this birthday box. Send it to your child at college or surprise your kids at home! They will love it either way. | Source

Birthday Poster

The bigger, the better! List all the ways your child is loved on a large poster. Match their age to the numbers on your list! This heartfelt idea comes from one creative mama, my friend Cara at The First Grade Parade.

Birthday Gift Card Note

Gift cards are notorious for being one-size-fits-all gifts, but they don’t have to be! For your next kid’s birthday, make them with this birthday note complete with all of their favorite gift cards. | Fun Squared

Random Acts of Kindness Birthday Activity

Some of the best fun birthday ideas aren’t just about the birthday girl or boy. My cousin always makes her kids feel special, 365 days a year. She takes their birthday a step further by having them do random acts of kindness for others. They leave these adorable notes at the dollar store. Your kids will get so much joy out of doing a nice thing for others. Because she is so awesome, I made a printable for you to do the same! Pin to Pinterest.

Have the kids color the background however they like for a cute personal touch!

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Family Birthday Traditions

Check out these Surprise Birthday Party Ideas and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Celebrate a half birthday with these Half Birthday Ideas – 6 months to 99 1/2 years old. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a birthday? Take a look at these Kids Party Games. Pin to Pinterest.

For your child’s home birthday, why not host a family game night? Take a look at these Family Game Night Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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MVP Football Themed Games

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January 25, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: January 25, 2022
modified datt: January 25,2022

Are you ready for some football? With these football party games, you’ll not only be the MVP, you’ll have a game plan that can’t be beat! For your next football celebration, download and print these Minute to Win it Football Themed Games, Football Charades, Bingo Sheets, and Big Game Prediction cards.

Are you ready for some football? Of course you are! And with these super bowl printables, you’re sure to be the MVP of the day. Just print out the minute to win it football themed games, football charades, Super Bowl Commercial Bingo, and big game predictions. Once your football party printables are prepared, gather a few easy to find items and you’ll have a game plan that can’t be beat!

Every play off game party needs some football games to play at home that really kick the gathering up a notch. That’s why we have put together these printable football themed games that are perfect for your super bowl party!

How to Use the Printable Football Games

Using these printable football games couldn’t be easier. Just click on the links below to get the game titles, instructions, and supply list. Download and print off the PDF and let the planning begin!

To prepare for these fun games, you’ll need a few things you may not have in your house already like a stopwatch, ping pong balls, and bowling pins. To make shopping easier, most of the items on the list can be found on Amazon.

Super Bowl Party Minute to Win It Games

First, let’s talk about a sixty second challenge. These fun minute to win it games are perfect for your super bowl party! Your guests will love them and you’ll be the star of the day.

In addition, these fun games are fast paced keeping everyone entertained and from watching the clock. Who are we kidding, you will be watching the clock, only because every challenge is one minute long.

Paper Field Goal – Print out several copies of the printable football template for this exciting game of skill. Just print, cut, tape together, and you’re ready for the big game. Guests will battle it out to make the most field goals before time runs out.

The Final Countdown – Just try and get that song out of your head as you and your friends try to skillfully move plastic cups from the bottom of the pyramid to the top. Just make sure you have a steady hand, quarterback, or it all could come tumbling down…

Super Rice Bowl – You can set this football game up on a table or kitchen counter and you’ll have a game of speed ready to play in no time. All you need is some small bowls, chopsticks, and dry rice for players to compete in this hilarious game.

Football Moves – Show off your field ready skills by working hard to shake ping pong balls from an empty tissue box that’s strapped to your back. This game is sure to score some serious laughs as players jump and jostle to be the first to fumble the balls.

In addition to these four example football game, also enjoy 11 other games for a total of 15 Football Minute to Win it Games. They area  fun way to keep the party moving. Common supplies include plastic cups, ping-pong balls, mini footballs, helmets, chopsticks, balloons, marshmallows and more.

Included in this Football Party Ideas Game Set are…

  • 15 Super Minute to Win It Games List PDF Instant Download
  • Minute to Win it Score Card Template
  • Paper Football Template

The 60 second games can be played in pairs, as individuals or with larger groups. Perhaps split your party into two teams each team named after a Super Bowl NFL team name. Assign each team a coach.  There will be one person who is the referee and shares instructions, keeps track of the score and makes sure the game is played right.  To declare a true winner, we have included Minute to Win It score card to keep track of the points as you go.

Small prizes can include football themed treasures. Split your party decorations and send winners home with the mini footballs, trophies, football banners and more.

Hey moms! If it’s not the middle of winter and you want to use these games for another time, these 60 second games are perfect for a football-themed birthday party too. You do not need to use them only during the big football game or football season. These easy games can be used with kids, youth, adults, and party guests of all ages.

Super Bowl Party Ideas Games

Want similar content without all the football party game supplies? It’s possible to play football games without even removing your eyes from the television screen. For example, have you tried Commercial Bingo. Watch all the  commercials during the Big Game and keep track of your Super Bowl Bingo Card.

Instead of watching the commercial breaks, take a halftime break from the game and challenge your friends to a game of football charades cards. At the end of the game, once the clock runs out and a true team has won the Super Bowl, see who had the most correct predictions in the football prediction game.

Super Bowl Party Games

In our Super Football Themed Party Games, you can do all of this and more without needing a stop watch. Included in this set are…

  • 32 Football Charades Cards
  • 12 Football Game Predictions
  • 6 Football Bingo Cards

Perfect for football fans, you can also find this Football Party Ideas Games set in the Frugal Coupon Living store too!

Football Themed Party Games Printables

Need Super Bowl Games or Football Themed Party Games, we have you covered! These games are fun way to keep your party guests entertained and having a great time!

Take your friends on a wild ride with 15 Football Minute to Win it Games or Enjoy the Big Game with these Super Football Party Games including Charades, Bingo and Predictions cards.

Football Themed Party Games Printables

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Super Bowl Football Minute to Win it Games

With games like these, your super bowl party is sure to be a hit. Whether you’re planning a gathering for close friends, coworkers, or even adjusting the games to work with your tween and their friends, everyone will be talking about how awesome your party was!

So what are you waiting for sports fans? Let’s get to the printable football themes, gather some easy-to-find supplies and read on to score a touchdown with these Minute to Win It Football Themed Games.

They will be a huge hit and you will have so much fun. Have fun planning your game day party!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your Football Minute to win it Games.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

In addition to the Super Bowl party games, you can also find great ideas football themed snacks, awesome tailgate recipes, and more super bowl printables to help you plan the best football party in history!

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The Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf

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January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 16, 2021
modified datt: January 24,2022

Gingerbread men are everything Christmas but have you heard of the Ninjabread man? Bring joy through Christmas pun with this Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf idea with free printable. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

We all have heard the gingerbread man story. In this classic children’s story, the Gingerbread Man leaps out of the oven and runs away… “can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man!”

So who is the Ninjabread man?

What is the Ninjabread Man Story?

Written by C. J. Leigh , in this fun twist on the traditional Gingerbread man tale, four ninjas train to be the strongest, fastest, smartest, and sneakiest in the land. The story follows a very well-executed ninja theme with tons of action, and perfect rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Will Ninjabread man win?


The Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf

Pulling from this funny adapted story, we used a few Elf supplies we had on hand.

Ninjabread Man printable sign Elf on the Shelf

Ninja Elf on the Shelf Supplies

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Elf on the Shelf Costume for Karate/Ninja
  • Elf on the Shelf Gingerbread Man Costume
  • Ribbon
  • Elf on the Shelf Free Ninjabread Man Sign Printable
  • Elf prop stands

This was really easy to put together. WE put on our Elf costumes and used the stand to prop the Elves. We printed and cut the Elf on the Shelf Ninjabread Man printable sign.

How did you get your Elf on the Shelf to stand?

Getting your Elf to stand can be quite trick. There are a few resources for getting Elf on the to stand. You can wire your Elf to make him bendable and strong, though this system doesn’t always support Elf for standing. You can get the Elf on the Shelf prop stand. Lastly, Scout Elf now has some fun Elf on the Shelf legs for standing.

In the case for Ninjabread Elf on the Shelf man, we used an Elf prop stand. We masked them behind the Elf costumes and under the wooden board.


Ninjabread Man Ideas

Want to take this a step further. Have fun with the Ninjabread man for Christmas or year-round with these Ninjabread man ideas.

Ninjabread Man Shirt

Ninjabread Man Game

Ninjabread Men Cookie Cutters

Ninjabread Cookie Kit from Crafty Cooking Kits

The Ninjabread Man Story Book

North Pole Ninjas: MISSION: Christmas!

Elf on the Shelf Ninja Turtle Apple

Since you are on the Elf on the Shelf Ninja theme, don’t forget our Elf Ninja Turtle Apples.

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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Free Elf Printables

We also love sharing Elf on the Shelf free printables! This includes our Ninjabread man printable for your Elf on the Shelf. The Christmas pun Elf sign comes in three sizes – small, medium & large.

Printable Sign Elf on the Shelf Ninja Bread Man

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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

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

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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


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DIY Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

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January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: November 05, 2021
modified datt: January 24,2022

Upcycle a few craft supplies to create your own DIY Snow Globe Elf on the Shelf Craft. More Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe idea or purchase your own Elf snow globe Christmas décor to enjoy all season long. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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DIY Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe Craft

We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.  You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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DIY Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

Let’s have fun with our very own DIY Snow globe with Elf on the Shelf inside. This idea will take a little planning and you might have to grab a few DIY Snow Globe props if you don’t already have them with your crafting supplies.

You Might find you can upcycle some items you have laying around the house for this DIY Elf on the Shelf idea.

How to make an Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll
  • Mini White Styrofoam Foam Balls
  • Plastic Snow Globes for Crafts
  • Paper
  • Marker or Pen



Instructions

The trick is in the folding. Make sure Elf if folded perfectly so he is wrapped up in a ball (no pun since we are dealing with snow balls here!) Add Elf to the plastic snow globe and some white Styrofoam balls.

More DIY Snow Globes for Elf on the Shelf

The official Elf on the Shelf company has a few DIY Snow Globe ideas for your Elf doll using a paper plate or a fish bowl.

DIY Snow Globe Elf on the Shelf

  • Fish Bowl DIY Snow Globe

  • Paper Plate DIY Snow Globe

If you don’t want to make your own DIY Elf on the Shelf snow globe, don’t worry, there are plenty of places to make buy one.

Where can I buy an Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

If you want to purchase an Elf on the Shelf snow globe, there are a few places you can find this product online. Perhaps have Elf bring a snow globe and have your child craft a snow globe – it’s a two in one Elf on the Shelf idea.

    • Elf on the Shelf Musical Snow Globe

    • Mini Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe with a Mini Elf on the Shelf Book

    • Elf on the Shelf Secret Snow with Mini Elf Doll

  • Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe Ornament

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Let’s be for real. After it’s cold outside, the next day’s idea should be a warm and toasty Elf costume.

Warm and Toasty Elf on the Shelf

Add this Warm and Toasty Elf costume digital download. Because you need to do this the next day, of course!

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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Elf on the Shelf on Social Media

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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

Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Boards

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

Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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


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Elf on the Shelf Dollar Tree Ornament Wreath for Arrival

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January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: October 21, 2021
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Looking Elf on a Shelf return ideas? Follow this tutorial from Katelyn at JamesandHolly.etos for how to make a Dollar Tree DIY Ornament Wreath for Elf on the Shelf – so adorable, use as Christmas décor after Elf’s arrival. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Of course, if Elf comes back, he/she needs a really cute Elf on the Shelf arrival idea! First, let’s talk about the Elf doll.

Does Dollar Tree have Elf on the Shelf?

The original Elf on the Shelf doll only comes in a box with a book.  This set typically costs in the $30 range and is rarely is Elf on the Shelf on sale. Because of the price range, you will not find the Elf on the Shelf set at the Dollar Store. You can find this brand at many major retailers including Target, Amazon, Walmart.

That being said, for this DIY ornament craft you will need your own Elf on the Shelf doll or you can use the Dollar Tree Elf plush in boy or girl.

DIY Dollar Store Christmas Craft Supplies

For this DIY Christmas wreath, most supplies can be found at the Dollar Tree. For the DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations you cannot find, Hobby Lobby, Amazon, or your local craft store are all great alternatives so you don’t spend a ton of money.

Supplies:

  • The Elf on the Shelf Doll(s)
  • Dollar Tree Pool Noddle (also consider wire wreath frame, grapevine wreath or styrofoam wreaths circles)
  • Dollar Store Ornaments (large, medium and small ornaments bring a nice mixture)
  • Wooden Letters (these are from Hobby Lobby, but similar one inch letters are here)
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Glue Sticks
  • Mini Christmas Pom-Poms (search the Dollar Store or similar ones here)

Frugal tip: Save money on new ornaments and use your old ornaments you no longer use on the Christmas tree or shop a flea market for vintage ornaments.

Craft tip: Want to raid your craft supplies? Other Christmas craft supplies you can bring into your Dollar Tree ornament wreath craft are small or large jingle bells, faux greenery, pine cones, or burlap ribbon for a pretty bow.

How to make a Dollar Tree Ornament Wreath

Elf on the Shelf Arrival Craft

To begin, Katelyn says gather all of your materials.

Using your hands or pliers, remove the tops off of the ornaments. This step is a bit of a hassle but makes the ornaments much easier to glue on later. Put the Christmas balls aside.

Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments

Take your wreath frame (pool noddle) and cut bottom of the wreath circle with scissors or a knife. This will give your Christmas wreath an arch shape. This step is completely optional.

Start with the larger ornaments and begin gluing on the ornaments in a cluster kind of way. It does not have to be perfect.

DIY Christmas Ball Wreath

After the larger ornament goes on, add medium ornaments and small ornaments keeping in that cluster type of formation. Continue to wrap around the front and edge of the wreath. You will have hot glue strings along the way.

DIY Ornament Wreath Craft

When your whole wreath is glued with ornaments, fill in some of the gaps with mini Christmas pom-poms. Put your wreath to the side.

DIY Ornament Wreath with Pom-Poms

Lay out your message with your small wooden letters. This can say “I am back” “I missed you” or even a common Christmas quote message like “Merry Christmas!”

I personally like to count how many characters I use in the the message and start with the center character. For example for the message “I am back” there are 9 characters (7 letters and 2 spaces.) The middle character is a space. So I will put the m and b of centered from the center of the wreath and work my way to the right and left gluing one letter at a time. Have grace and forgiveness when laying down these letters. It can be hard depending on how 3-demensional your wreath is.

Elf on the Shelf Arrival Christmas Wreath

Voila! Your entire wreath is complete!

Have fun with this Christmas wreath. You could even use your ornament arch and have Elf drive through the center in a car or even an airplane. Perhaps set up an entire parade welcoming the fantastic arrival of your family elf.

Using your finished wreath’s leftover supplies, I would love to see want additional DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations you make!

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Want more Elf ideas and craft fun? Visit Katelyn at JamesandHolly.etos on Instagram. They are an adorable Elf on the Shelf Duo. See also their Christmas ornament wreath from last year.

More Elf on a Shelf Return Ideas

It’s natural to want Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for the entire season. Trying to create an elf craft in the night can be hard when you’ve had a busy.

Prepare in November for your First Night of Elf on the Shelf. That first need should have the most time invested. Save the Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for later.

Elf Return Ideas

  • Elf on the Shelf Quarantined in a Mason Jar

  • Elf on the Shelf Trapped in a Balloon

  • Elf with a Thanksgiving Joke

  • Elf arrives in a hot Air Balloon

  • Elf arrives with a Christmas breakfast

  • Elf returns in a package

  • Elf bring Elf on the Shelf Rules

Also take a look at these really good Elf on the Shelf Arrival ideas. We are constantly adding more ideas, so check in to see what’s new. There are more Elf on the Shelf first night ideas than you could possible do in the time your child’s Elf visiting period of time.

For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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

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

Elf on the Shelf Facebook Page

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

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

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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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