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10 Copycat Restaurant Recipes #Recipe #Pinterest

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June 26, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Pinterest, Recipe, Restaurant

Ten Copycat Restaurant Recipes( Pin to Pinterest)

I love going out to eat and trying new foods. Not much of a cook, I never can replicate the quality and taste of a Restaurant meal. Going out to eat can get pretty expensive and definitely kills the budget, so how about bringing some of those delicious tastes home to your kitchen!

I have check out some at-home alternatives to some of my favorite meals to get when dining out.

Check out the list of 10 yummy copycat recipes for you to make at home too! Why not save some your and try your hand at some of these favorites?

10 Copycat Restaurant Recipes:

1. Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce from Food.com
2. Taco Bell Mexican Pizza from Food.com
3. Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup from CDK Kitchen
4. Aunt Annie’s Soft Pretzels from CDK Kitchen
5. Arby’s Curly Fries from Disney
6. Big Mac from McDonalds from Disney
7. Stuffed Crust Pizza from Pizza Hut from Disney
8. Bloomin’ Onion from Food Network
9. Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits from Frugal Coupon Living
10. In-n-Out Animal Burger from Serious Eats

Check out these other Copy Cat Recipes:

When going out, be sure to check out the Restaurant Coupons on Frugal Coupon Living.

Follow all Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living as well as FCLAsh on Pinterest.

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.

Chalkboard Art and Hand Lettering Tutorials

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June 25, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Looking to master the art of hand lettering? Try your hand at these hand lettering design ideas! We’ve rounded up some of the best and most popular Chalkboard Art and Hand Lettering Tutorials for beginners and those who desire the skill of script. Happy writing!

Chalkboard Art and Hand Lettering Tutorials

I happen to be stuck between Gen X and Millennials. That put me right between the transition from paper and pencil writing to the more recent heavy reliance on technology. So in school, I learned penmanship and handwriting, but after college I only rarely picked up a pencil or pen — my handwriting skills went out the window!

Everything went through email, Word, PowerPoint and every other form of technology possible. I feel like it’s reached a new level in recent years. In all honesty, I go days without picking up a pen, and I know I can’t be alone!

With all that being said, my handwriting is awful. I mean, it looks super juvenile. Maybe even worse. Just like my fourth grade cursive class, I had to re-learn the talent of script and handwriting. In an effort to improve my general handwriting, I came across the art of hand lettering design — and fell in love!

Hand Lettering Tutorials for Beginners

These hand lettering tutorials are perfect for beginners. You will be impressed on how quickly you too can create some amazing hand lettering all by yourself! Hand lettering skills are the perfect tool to have in your crafting arsenal. Hand lettering design looks amazing on chalkboard art, DIY crafts, and so much more.

What’s the best brush pen for hand lettering practice?

After a lot of research, I discovered the most popular brush for hand lettering design is the Tombow Dual Brush Pen Set. They offer different prices, colors, and quantity options, so there is something for everyone’s hand lettering needs. Just check out the reviews — 5 stars across the board!

Hand Lettering Fonts and Ideas

Let’s kick things off with all the basics of hand lettering! Take a look at this Hand Lettering 101 — the best tips to “fake” calligraphy. This blog is full of amazing tricks and tutorials. | The Child at Heart Blog

Of course, we had to include some wisdom from the decor queen herself — Joanna Gaines! Check out her Secret to Chalkboard Calligraphy Tutorial. | Magnolia Market

I found this tutorial super helpful for hand lettering practice. When you are pulling your pen or brush down the page, push down really hard to make that stroke thick. When you are going up the page, make the stroke thinner and lighter with less pressure! | Child at Heart

Here is another lettering printable to practice the names of the months on the iPad or with your favorite lettering brushes. The goal is to practice two different types of fonts and mix them together to create beautiful titles. This is great for a DIY calendar! | Life is Messy and Brilliant

Follow this 7-Step Plan to Become a Lettering Expert! | Creative Market

Practice all of the letters of the alphabet with this brush hand lettering tutorial. Download your Free Hand Lettering Practice Sheets! | Kelly Sugar Crafts

Try out these 6 different hand lettering fonts with this Noel practice sheet! | Lemon Thistle

This is such an easy tutorial on Chalk Art. I had no idea it could be so easy for a beginner like me! No special skills are required to get started with this one. | Blesser House

These bounce lettering worksheets include the words spring, flowers and ice cream. When you download them you’ll have one worksheet for each word. Perfect hand lettering practice for spring! | Brittany Luiz

Check out this amateur’s guide to Chalk Lettering — Tips, Ideas, and Techniques. It shows you how to practice tall, short, feet, no feet, thick, thin, and more styles of lettering! | The Happy Tulip

Want to enjoy the beauty of hand lettering without picking up a pen? Download our hand lettering poster with an inspirational quote for kids! Easy as click, click, click, add to cart, buy! | Frugal Coupon Living

This is a genius way to map out your Chalk Art and look like a pro. The grid ensures your lettering stays even. | Ella Claire Inspired

How cute and unique is this font? Check out Showcase’s Curly Q Alphabet Font Tutorial to learn how to do it yourself! | Showcase

You’ll want to keep these Chalkboard Art Tips and Tricks in your arsenal. | Neat House Sweet Home

I was able to meet this blogger at a conference this past summer! Not only does she have an incredible book, Hand Lettering for Relaxation, she also has a quick tutorial on her blog on Basic Hand Lettering. | One Artsy Mama

Use graphite to stencil your Chalkboard Art. | The Wedding of My Dreams

You can use the same stencil technique in Sincerely Sara D.’s tutorial to make your chalkboard lettering look perfect every time. | Sincerely Sara D.

Get your brush calligraphy practice on with these double-letter practice sheets! | By Dawn Nicole

Print off the free brush pen drills worksheet included in this post as many times as you need to in order to help you to improve your brush pen calligraphy! | The Postman’s Knock

Need a comprehensive guide to master your chalk stills? This tutorial tells you everything you need to know to get started with Chalkboard Art. | Clean and Scentsible

Got a month to dedicate to your brush skills? Take on the 30 Days to Better Brush Calligraphy Challenge! There’s thirty days of Free Brush Calligraphy Worksheets and Videos to help you grow your skills with daily practice! | By Dawn Nicole

Got the crafting bug? Check out our list of Cricut Freebies. Pin to Pinterest.

Learn How to create a list of fonts with a font catalog! Pin to Pinterest.

5 Minute Tutorial – Print Your Fonts into a Font Catalog

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June 25, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

How to make a Font Catalog. 5 Minute Tutorial – Print Your Fonts into a Font Catalog. Free fonts and Step by Step directions.

5 Minute Tutorial – Print Your Fonts into a Font Catalog

I am mildly obsessed with fonts. I use them often for creating Pinterest content for the blog but a good font is also pretty awesome for Christmas Cards, Baby Announcements and Birthday Invitations.

I am often grabbing free fonts I find on the web or I purchase a few I can’t live without. The newest place I have found fonts that I cannot live without are from Font Bundles. They have some of the prettiest and most amazing fonts. They are great inspiration for hand lettering or chalk lettering.

I also love Creative Market. Creative market is great for fonts you can use personally or commercially. They also have amazing resources including graphics, templates, photos and more. It’s an online marketplace where creators sell to creators.

Now that you have some amazing fonts on your computer, you might be wondering how do I print a font from my computer? First it’s good to know the amazing fonts you have, then you can start adding fonts to things like documents, graphics and more.

How do I create a list of fonts?

Whether your are purchasing fonts, downloading free ones or just want to create a quick catalog of all the fonts you have on your computer, I found this app and it is so incredibly easy to create a list of fonts. As a font hoarder, this font catalog tutorial took me less than 5 minutes and I printed out a catalog of 20 pages of cute fonts for me to reference.

To get your FREE Font Catalog, go here to Stefan Trost Media. The program will lead you to this page.

On this page, scroll to the bottom. I downloaded (clicked) PrintMyFontsforWindows (as seen above). This is because I have a Windows computer. If you have a Mac or another program, you can see what program is recommended for your computer. The program downloaded to my download folder. I had to open that folder and extract the program. You can then open the application PrintMyFonts.

One thing I liked about this program was you could decide what you print. Look for the box “Text written in the Font” I wrote the above font using my blog name. However, I printed the names of my fonts in the font style. But you could write your name, you could do something like the “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.” (that phrase gives you ever letter of the alphabet) or you could print each letter form A to Z in the font style. Use the drop down arrow and decide how you want your catalog to look.

If you don’t want it to print, you can also save it as a PDF. I saved a back up one to my documents on my computer. You can decide a JPG, RTF, BMP etc. Under Print, I can print to my computer or save it to a PDF.

Is this so easy?! For me personally, it will help me with my Pinterest creations, but I think for many of you it will be good for those who create documents, use vinyl machines, craft and so much more!

PLEASE SHARE YOUR FONT CATALOG ON PINTEREST – I love to see pretty organized prints!

So I REALLY love fonts. Be sure to pick up 1,000s of fonts with the link image above. Many are free!

It’s nice to learn how to print a font from your computer? However, also take a look at this tutorial on How to Print from Staples Online! Pin to Pinterest

Fonts are so fun but have you tried to hand write? Look at our Chalkboard and Hand Lettering Ideas & Tutorials! Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Cricut Freebies – Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects. Pin to Pinterest.

Thanksgiving Gift Ideas for Teachers with Printables

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June 25, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving

It’s the season of thanks! Looking for something creative for the educators in your life? We love these creative Thanksgiving gift ideas for teachers along with free printables you can instantly download.

Thanksgiving Gift Ideas for Teachers with Printables

November comes with a to-do lists that stretch for miles and very few school days to accomplish all those tasks. Show your teachers how much you appreciate them this school year with these Thanksgiving Gift Ideas.

How do I thank a teacher for Thanksgiving?

You might ask yourself, but what do you give for Thanksgiving gifts? It doesn’t have to be through much. Although Thanksgiving isn’t a typical gift-giving occasion, you can show your gratitude and appreciation to the teacher by gifting them some of these creative (and frugal) gestures. From pies in a jar, to succulents, and apple cider gift baskets.

One way to go about giving these adorable Thanksgiving gifts is through Thankful Thursdays. Gift something small each Thursday in the month of November. Typically there are three Thursdays (not including Thanksgiving) so this could include three small gifts at $2 – $5 each. It doesn’t add up to rob your wallet.

Seasonal Simple Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

As a former teacher myself and mother of five, let me help you achieve a simple and easy teacher gift idea with our Teacher Gift Tag Printable Set!

Is it a struggle to find a perfect Teacher Gift Idea? Creating an EASY, LOW-COST, ADORABLE gift for teachers has never been easier!

Take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Set. This set includes 12 digital gift cards. Download, print, and cut. One gift idea for every season. Our Teacher gift tag pritnables provide easy teacher gift ideas. Staying organized during the school year is hard enough!

One Year of Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Teacher Gift Ideas for Thanksgiving

Now, enjoy these adorable Thanksgiving Gift Ideas for Teachers.

Thankful for You Gift Tag and Thanksgiving Gift Idea. | Frugal Coupon Living

Gift leftovers or a sweet treat with this Thanksgiving Gobble It Up Gift Tag. | Frugal Coupon Living

M&M Thanksgiving Poem Printable and Mason Jar Gift Tag | Frugal Coupon Living

These mason jar pies are the cutest gift and come with adorable Thanksgiving gift tags. | I Heart Naptime (me too… me too!)

Who doesn’t love a sweet smelling home over the holidays? Your teacher will appreciate this Stovetop Thanksgiving Potpourri this fall.| Thirty Handmade Days

Thankful for the hand that teach me. | Frugal Coupon Living (Seen in our One Year of Teacher Gift Ideas + Printable Gift Tags Set !)

“You are the apple of my pie!” How cute are these Thanksgiving Pie Boxes for a teacher? | Bugaboo City

Make homemade breadcrumbs! Add on this “they broke bread in their homes and ate together with sincere hearts” gift tag. | Nest of Posies and Ella Claire Inspired

Download this free Thanksgiving pillow box and put something sweet inside. | Sarah Hearts

This is a sweet treat, Thanksgiving Fall Cookies in a Mason Jar. | Lil Luna

This is creative and cute plus you could make a big batch and cover all your teachers – Thanksgiving Blessing Mix with printable. | I Heart Naptime

“I am Extra thankful for you!” | Homemade Ginger

We also like this turkey “I am Extra thankful for you!” | See Vanessa Craft

Have fun with these “so thankful for” leaves. They could be cute for the entire class to write something special about their teacher. Place on the classroom door for the teacher to enjoy! | Love the Day

We have our own M&M Christmas Poem, but I love this M&M Thanksgiving poem and gift idea for the fall! | U Create Crafts

Give thanks to your teacher with this printable “Sweeter than Pie” Thanksgiving gift tag. | Polka Dots Please

Don’t forget our Thanks a Latte printable. It can be used year around. | Frugal Coupon Living

We also like this Thanks a Latte gift tag found in fall colors for Dunkin Donuts. | Sweet Metel Moments

These thankful for you EOS lip balm turkies are too cute! | The Idea Room

Hands Down You’re the Best Teacher Around! Pair this thanksgiving gift tag with some fall soap. | Eighteen25

It's the season of thanks! Creative Thanksgiving gift ideas for teachers along with free printables you can instantly download. Enjoy! #FrugalCouponLiving #Thanksgiving #teachergiftideas

If you are gifting something to your teacher outside of school (and you know her/him well), consider this Thanksgiving Wine Tag –there is always something to be thankful for… like wine.” | The Crazy Craft Lady

Happy Fall Ya’ll gift tags. Make with these Thanksgiving cookies. | The Girl Who Ate Everything

Thank you for helping me grow. How sweet is a succulent gift idea? | Hello Island Mama

Nothing bundt thankful for you! | Crazy Little Projects

Add a sweet little caramel apple cider recipe to a Thanksgiving gift basket. | Thirty Handmade Days

Looking for teacher gift ideas, year around? Enjoy these Punny Teacher Gifts with Pun-Tastic Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more printables this fall? Enjoy these Free Printables for Thanksgiving. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a celebration? Take a look at these Party and Hostess Tips and Ideas for the Holidays. Pin to Pinterest.

Rockin’ Geology Rock Party Ideas

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June 24, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Gem mining party? Rock climbing birthday? Whatever the event, take a look at these Rockin’ Geology Rock Party ideas full of dazzling minerals, geodes, and agates. Take a look at creative rock birthday cakes, gem mine activities, rock party decor and more.

Geology Rock Party

Ready for a Rockin’ good time? If you have a geologist who loves rocks, minerals and many times of gems? Take a look at these Geology Rock Themed Party Ideas. From candy agate recipes, to candy rock cupcakes, DIY geodes, piñatas, geology birthday party supplies and more.

Looking for an easy cupcake recipe, make chocolate box mix cake and add edible candy rocks to create these Rock Cupcakes. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Speaking of sweet treats, look at this Gem Mine Birthday Cake, perfect for a Rock Party. I love how they used Pepperidge Farm Pirouette Cookies to create a mineral mine entrance. Requires *some* talent. | Femme au Foyer

Every rocking party needs the perfect invite. Look at these Rock Party Invitations. Have it personalized with your child’s name and event details and download to print. We love using Shutterfly to upload and order.

You could also hand out these fun geology party favors too. These Rock Climbing Party favors do it all… Snap, Krackle, Pop and Light Up! | Jacolyn Murphy (Buy Flash Light Carabiners Here)

If you need pretty amazing rock party decor, look at this Gem Mine Party Decor. Could you recreate this? | Source

Discover types of rocks and their qualities. Pick up to 22 lbs of Tumbled Polished Natural Gem Stones. You can also get this set of 12 Velvet Gemstone Bags so the party guests can bring them home as rock party favors.

As a party activity for the kids, make these super quick DIY Egg Carton Geodes using Epsom Salt. Just ensure you have enough time fo them to dry and go home. | Family and Craft Online

As another rock party activity, pick up geodes. With the guidance of an adult, the kids could break them with a hammer and have a fun rock souvenir. | Kara’s Party Ideas

This is fun. For an easy-peasy recipe, create these no bake Rock Cookies. | CBC News

Where did you buy these gemstone cupcakes? I made them. Look like the worlds’ greatest baker with this Candy Agate Cupcake Toppers. | The Honey Blonde

A fun party drink for kids would be mocktails on the rocks – love the pun. Grab Rock Candy Sticks. Skip the glass. You could, of course, make your own rock candy too. | Catch My Party

Pick up a kids plastic pool for a Pool Rock Dig. Fill with some of the rocks you purchased online. You could grab beach sand sifters to add to the dig. | This Pilgrim Life

Another direction is to do rock painting. Pick up Rock Painting Paint Brushes and look at our My Town Rocks Rock Painting Ideas.

It’s always fun when gem mine party decor can turn into party favors. This set of yellow construction hats can be used to go mining for gems. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Well if go anywhere for a professional piñata, you have to go to the The Pinata Mamma. Pick up this Green Agate Geode Pinata. Almost too pretty to break.

This is so brilliant and so awesome. They would make amazing rock party favors. Make your own Agate Rock Lollipops From Crushed Candy. Wrap in a cellophane bag, tie with a boy and thank someone for coming to your party with a “you rock” gift tag. | Instructables

Many of these Roar-tastic Dinosaur Party Ideas can overlap into a Geode Party. Take a look at these ideas for your party-saurus. Pin to Pinterest.

Read to party? Keep the kids entertained. Take a look at these 50+ Kids’ Party Games – indoor, outdoor, night, birthday.

Have another year to be thankful for? Take a look at these themed Kid’s Birthday Party Ideas for boys and girls.

You can keep parties small or even celebrate small celebrations every six months. Take a look at these…

Cheers to another year!

Jesus Birthday Cakes for Christmas

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June 22, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

The Christmas Tradition of Jesus Birthday Cakes. Learn about the meaning of Christmas and the symbolism found in these inspiring nativity cakes including reasons for colors and shapes.

Jesus Birthday Cakes for Christmas

Christmas has become lost in the commercialization of the season. My family and I have worked hard to return to the reason we celebrate Christmas. The coming of Christ. One way we have done that is through a Birthday cake for Jesus.

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace.” Isaiah 9:6

Christmas Traditions

We began the Jesus Birthday Cake Christmas Tradition in 2012 when my girls were 3 and 4 years old. There wasn’t much on Pinterest, it was pre the dawn of Kid’s Baking Championship, and we baking that cake like a box cake mix champ. In sweet fashion, though, my girls wanted the picture shared with the world of social media. I took their photo and my daughter asked… “Mom, are you sending that picture to baby Jesus?” Yes, sweet girl. I am. Consider that cake seen and loved!

If you are in the early age of beginning Christmas traditions, cross cookies for Santa off your list and make a Birthday cake for Jesus. You could even leave a piece for Santa on Christmas Eve. It’s an excellent way to focus on the reason for the season and bring it all back home to why we celebrate Christmas.

Symbolism in Jesus Birthday Cakes

While all of these cakes might just look like another Christmas cake or nativity scene, many offer symbolism in the colors and shapes. Take a look at these cake characteristics that tell the story of Christ.

Jesus Birthday Cake Colors and Shapes

Chocolate Layer – The darkness represents all people have sinned.

Red Layer – The red color reminds us that the blood of Jesus was shed for the forgiveness of our sins.

Green Layer – When we accept Jesus, we have new life in Jesus and begin to grow.

Round Cake Shape – Jesus came to the world. The cake shape is round, a circle that is never ending. Just like God’s love.

White Frosting – Righteousness and purity of Jesus covers all our sins. Our sin is covered over by the Jesus who died for our sins. Our sin is washed white as snow.

Red Heart – Christians are Jesus’ messengers and witnesses. Christ first loved us so we are called to follow His example and love others.

Gold Star – The star of Bethlehem that pointed the wise men the way to Jesus. Wise men still follow him today.

Candles – Jesus is the light of the world. Let our light shine before men, that they may see our good works, and glorify our Father in heaven.

Jesus Birthday Cake Bible Verses

Consider sharing the message and gospel of Christ when sharing about the symbolization of your Jesus Birthday Cake.

Round Cake Shape – Share John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Chocolate Layer – Share Romans 3:23

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

Red Layer – Share Romans 5:8

But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

White Frosting – Share Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Gold Star – Share Luke 2:10

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”

Candles – Share Matthew 5:16

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

Green Layer – Share John 15:5 or Peter 3:18

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

Close your Jesus Birthday Cake Bible Verses by lighting your candles and singing Happy Birthday to Jesus.

Jesus Birthday Cakes without Fondant

Let’s be serious. Fondant is for experts. Many of these Jesus Birthday Cakes can be made with a box mix cake. You’re welcome!

So if you want all things focus on the season (year-round), you have to visit my friend Julie at The Happy Home Fairy. She really brings the meaning to every day events with her focus on Jesus in our life. Do you have a Fisher Price Manger? Use your Jesus to create a birthday cake where he is front and center! | Happy Home Fairy

This Birthday Cake for Jesus is not only yummy, the layers share the Gospel! | Katrina’s Kitchen

One of my favorite Jesus Birthday Cakes aren’t a cake, it’s cupcakes – but so incredibly cute and easy! | Source

Use Graham Crackers to make a manger for Jesus. A pipe cleaner forms the stars. | Source

Julie did a cool thing with her birthday cake for Jesus. Symbolism in the layers but also paper stars on wooden skewers. | Happy Home Fairy

Create a nighttime sky and manger scene for your baby Jesus. | Source

This Nativity Cake uses a printable template to trace a nativity scene with chocolate. | Joy Food Sunshine

Happy Birthday Jesus! This Jesus Birthday Cake is fun! See how to make this cake design using a template on Frugal Coupon Living. | Source

Perhaps add a Christmas Tree to your birthday cake. | Cindy Bultema

What may look like an ordinary Christmas cake actually has symbolism in the birth of Christ. | A Briutiful Life

A simple star reminds us to follow Jesus. | Fried Dandelions

Involve the kids in the cake creation. Let them have at it when it comes to decorating their Jesus Cake. | Jeanne Winters

This easy Jesus Birthday Cake is made out of Rice Krispies shaped into individual stars and turned into a Christmas tree – talk about talent! | Christine’s Taste of Heaven

Happy Birthday Manger with Lambs. | Source

Jesus Birthday Cakes with Fondant

Hey cake expert! You made your way toward the bottom of the page. Get inspired by these Jesus Birthday Cakes for Christmas with Fondant. Have at it! (I will be above.)

How amazing is the Fondant work in this Nativity Scene Cake. | The Cupcake Gallery

Gather the holy family in this Fondant Nativity Scene cake. | Source

Gingerbread cake with Fondant Jesus Birthday Cake. | Without Adornment

These Swaddled Jesus Cupcakes are precious. | The Cake Addict

Oh Little Town of Bethlehem…. Jesus Cake Idea. | Source

Fondant and Jesus on the hay in these Birthday Cupcakes. | Source

Savior cupcakes with Fondant. | The Cupcake Gallery

… and for the cake expert that made it this far… Get inspired by this multi tear Fondant Birthday Cake for Jesus. | Imaginative Icing

It’s important for the reason of the season to not be forgotten and commercialized. With or without an Elf on the Shelf, have a daily Advent calendar. You child will understand the Story of Christmas and the birth of Christ with these Easy to Read Advent Calendar Bible Verses for Kids.

Speaking of traditions, save these 25 Christmas Traditions you should start now! Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our Cookie Exchange Ideas or Cookies for Santa! Pin to Pinterest.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Isaiah 9:6 Printable

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June 22, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

To share the real reason for the season, download this free Isaiah 9:6 Printable “For unto us a child is born…” Christian Elf on the Shelf Ideas and Christian Elf on the Shelf Alternatives. 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 on the Shelf Ideas | Isaiah 9:6 Printable

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

Isaiah 9:6 Printable

To share the real reason for the season, download this free Isaiah 9:6 Printable “…For unto us a child is born…” Have elf holding baby Jesus or praying. You can also place him inside your manger.

Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Supplies Needed:

Elf on the Shelf or Elf on the Shelf Boy Girl Set
Manger (optional)
Isaiah 9:6 Printable (see below)

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Elf on the Shelf Printables

It’s important for the reason of the season to not be forgotten and commercialized. If you start Elf on the Shelf young, make sure your child knows the Story of Christmas and the birth of Christ with these Easy to Read Advent Calendar Bible Verses for Kids.

No matter your Elf the Shelf ideas and shenanigans, each day, have your Elf doll bring one bible verse. Included in this set are 24 Advent Calendar Bible Verse to use with or without an Elf on the Shelf North Pole visitor.

Daily Elf Advent Calendar Activities for Families

Christian Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Your Elf can remind the kids the reason for the season – Jesus. Take a look at these Christian Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Elf on the Shelf Cradles Jesus from Frugal Coupon Living

Wise Men Still Follow Him Elf (Source Unknown)

Elf delivers birthday cupcake to Jesus in a Manger (Source Unknown)

Elf Reads the Bible (Source Unknown)

Jesus Came First Printable from I Think We Could Be Friends

Elf Praying (Source Unknown)

Jesus Birthday Cake from Mr Jingles Adventures

Also consider having Elf writing bible verses around the house, have fun with an Elf on the Shelf Advent calendar or Elf on the Shelf Countdown to Christmas Advent Game, make your own Homemade Advent Calendar or make Birthday Cake for Jesus with Elf!

A reader shared this adorable Elf on the Shelf Ideas on our Elf on the Shelf Ideas Facebook Page.

Christian Elf on the Shelf Alternatives

If Elf on the Shelf isn’t your thing, first we say – “why not!?!” Ha, ha. Really no judgment. We have some Christian Elf on the Shelf Alternatives for your holiday season.

The most popular is the Shepherd On the Search Advent Activity Set from DaySpring.

Embark on a family journey and find Christ in Christmas! During the Advent season, begin reading the story of your shepherd’s timeless journey in a beautifully illustrated interactive children’s book, and let the fun begin every day as you hide your shepherd and your children find him in a new place along the search

Also take a look at The Little Christmas Angel by Peggy Barons.

This boxed gift set contains one hardcover color illustrated children’s book, with beautifully designed Christmas Angel doll. The story begins in ancient Bethlehem, but quickly moves into modern times taking the reader on a lively journey with a little angel, right into their own home.

Similar to an advent calendar and a blend of Elf on the Shelf, the Christmas Star From Afar has a hidden star to create a fun and challenging hide-and-seek Christmas game for kids of all ages.

This Gift Set includes soft cover book and 15 piece wooden nativity set additional items – The Star From Afar Stable Animals and Scripture Cards! To play, Set up your nativity. Hide the Star every night. Once your children find the Star move all Three Wise Men to its location.

Also take a look at The Shepherd’s Treasure Book. An advent calendar that eventually brings the gift of Jesus.

The Shepherd’s Treasure is a faith based countdown to Christmas. During the month of December, children follow their Shepherd on a fun, interactive treasure hunt to find the true meaning of Christmas. On Christmas morning, they find their Shepherd kneeling before the greatest treasure of all time: JESUS!

Where to Print Elf Printables

I like to order my prints at Staples. It saves on ink and is only a few short miles from my home. I pick-up at the store, but of course you can upload them online and then have them shipped to your home.

To Order Your Printables at Staples for Under $1*:

Download and save your image from this post. (Please note these images are for personal use only and cannot be sold or used for commercial use.)
Sign in or create a Staples account on their print service page.
Return to Staples print service page.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
On the left column, select your file.
Select upload.
Select done.
Give your job a name.
Make sure your project is single sided. The orientation should be portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×10 and the media to 67 lb coverstock (I prefer a cardstock feel over printer paper feel.)
Select add to cart.
Proceed to checkout. My total was $0.17 for one print. You can choose to ship to your home or to pick up at your local store. Pay online and show your invoice when you pick up (I just show the order number on my phone at pick-up.) The order invoice will arrive in your email inbox.
Enjoy!

*Note: these Staples print service steps were added in Fall 2018. The directions may change as the website changes. They should give you a general outline of how to upload and order a print on Staples.com.

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.

Visit these Jesus Birthday Cake Ideas. Find out what the different colors of the cake symbolize! Pin to Pinterest.

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

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.

25 Homemade Advent Calendars

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June 22, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

25 Homemade Advent Calendars

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So Elf on the Shelf in our home has become exposed. It was a Christmas tradition when the kids were younger and I am sorta grateful for the truth of Santa (and Elf) being revealed. This Christmas I am choosing to continue focusing on the real meaning, the birth of Christ, and now including an Advent Calendar in our home for tradition. I love these Advent Calendar ideas. Some have little treats, other include having 25 days of random acts of kindness while others include a bucket list of ideas for your December and Christmas Season. Whatever your home tastes and desires, these Homemade Advent Calendars offer some great traditions and ideas.

See our Non-Candy Advent Calendar Filler Ideas. Also enjoy these printable Advent Calendar Bible Verses. This includes 24 easy to read Bible verses for kids that tell the story of Christmas. By Christmas, your child will understand the birth of Jesus. Use with or without an Elf on the Shelf Doll. Pair with your Family Advent Calendar.