Elf on the Shelf Trees for Sale

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September 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Trees for Sale. Grab Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and create this adorable little Christmas Tree Patch. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

Elf on the Shelf Trees for Sale

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 six 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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Elf Trees for Sale

Look who opened a tree lot, our Elf friend himself. Bring your child some Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes and have fun creating a Christmas tree lot with these Christmas cakes.

Elf on the Shelf Tree Lot

A few supplies are needed to create an Elf on the Shelf tree lot with Little Debbie Cakes.

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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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.

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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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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.

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

We have been doing Elf on the Shelf forever. See our Elf on the Shelf Master List. Pin to Pinterest.

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Simple Lunch Ideas for Kids

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September 17, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Quick and easy. That’s my motto. Follow these Simple Lunch Ideas for Kids at school, at work, or at home. Many on the go lunch ideas including wraps, pinwheels, sandwich sushi, corn dogs, pigs in a blanket, quesadillas, and other kid favorites, you can’t miss!

Simple Lunch Ideas for Kids

Whether you’re homeschooling or sending your kids to school this year, one thing rings true. Busy moms need simple lunch ideas for kids that keep kids well-fed and happy without taking up too much time in the kitchen. We’ve got you covered with lots of great ideas that go beyond basic sandwiches with deli meat or PB&J (though you’ll still find some yummy sandwiches in the mix).

Our School Lunch Planner can help you keep track of which recipes you want to make. It includes a spot to keep a running shopping list and pantry inventory, so you’ll be able to make your grocery list fast every week.

Don’t miss our School Lunch Hacks for tips and tricks on making your kids’ school lunches AMAZING.

With wraps, pinwheels, sandwich sushi, corn dogs, pigs in a blanket, quesadillas, and other kid favorites, you can’t miss! Let’s dive into the list of 22 simple lunch ideas for kids. Hope you’re hungry!

Simple Lunch Ideas for Kids

This sandwhich has all the healthy ingredients. Make our easy peasy Peanut Butter, Banana, Apple, Cinnamon, & Raisin Face Sandwich. With our without the face, it is sure to be a hit!

Take your grilled cheese sandwich to the next level by making Pizza Grilled Cheese. It’s a little more fun and convenient than baking a pizza from scratch, but you still get all those pizza flavors you love. You could even sneak in some peppers and tomatoes if your kiddo likes them. | Easy Budget Recipes

Walking Tacos aren’t just for enjoying around a campfire or at a party. Kids will get a kick out of having these on a normal weekday. Just brown and season your taco meat, provide individual bags of chips and your favorite taco toppings, and you’re all set. | Frugal Coupon Living

If your kid loves PB&J, you need to stock your freezer with these DIY Uncrustables. They’re a fraction of the price of the store-bought version, and they’re just as delicious. | Princess Pinky Girl

Stop right there, we have another homemade DIY Uncrustables Recipe on Frugal Coupon Living. This one square and with Grape Jelly!

These colorful Veggie Pinwheels are sure to delight your hungry family at lunchtime. They’re stuffed with crisp veggies and ranch-flavored cream cheese; all rolled up in a spinach wrap. Substitute regular or wheat tortillas if your kids aren’t into the spinach ones. | Dinner at the Zoo

Visit Frugal Coupon Living’s Hidden Veggie Recipes for Kids & Picky Eaters too!

Ditch the breading, and make Grilled Chicken Tenders instead. Aside from the time the chicken tenders need to marinade, these tenders can be made quickly and easy. Serve with grilled veggies, pasta salad, or fresh veggies. | Nourish Plate

Mini Broccoli Quesadillas are just the right size for little ones’ hands. They’re easy to make, but you can feel good that they’re really nutritious, too. Any food that encourages kids to eat more veggies is a win! | High Chair Chronicles

Pigs in a Blanket are a classic and simple appetizer, but they make great lunches for kids, too. You can make them super simple and serve with ketchup, as they are in this recipe, or add herbs, poppy seeds, etc., and serve with different sauces. | Damn Delicious

You can make English Muffin Pizzas in under 20 minutes. They’ll quickly become a lunchtime favorite, and they’re easy on the budget, too. Add olives, peppers, or mushrooms for children who like them. | The Best Ideas for Kids

Encourage the kids to get in the kitchen to help you make these Mini Chicken Quesadillas. They’re delicious, easy, and kid-friendly. To make this even easier, pick up a rotisserie chicken rather than cooking one yourself when you’re in a time crunch. | High Chair Chronicles

Make Homemade Spaghettio’s instead of serving the canned stuff. It only takes about 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook, so it’s pretty easy, and you can feel good knowing all the ingredients that have gone into it. | Strength and Sunshine

Mac and Cheese Bites are a fun, portable way to enjoy mac and cheese. They’re perfect for your kids’ lunchboxes if they’re going to school this year, but they’re just as yummy eaten in the comfort of your home. | The Best Ideas for Kids

Looking for more easy air fryer recipes? These Air Fryer Pizza Rolls are just the ticket. They’re tasty, wholesome, and super kid-friendly. The pizza rolls are made with sauce, pepperoni, and cheese, but feel free to customize them with your favorite pizza toppings. They’re ready in about 25 minutes, including prep and cook time. | Recipes from a Pantry

See also Frugal Coupon Living’s Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners and Air Fryer Cheat Sheet.

Grilled Chicken Wraps are sure to satisfy any chicken fanatic. They’re the perfect summer lunch, but you can make them all year long, too. If you don’t have time to grill or cook your own chicken breasts, sub rotisserie chicken, or pre-grilled strips. Easy peasy! | Little Sunny Kitchen

Regular sandwiches are BORING, but sandwiches served differently are fun and exciting! Enter these Sandwich Sushi Rolls—your favorite deli meat + cheese + veggies for a bit of crunch. Don’t they look delicious? | Eating Richly

These Corn Dog Mini Muffins (as seen in our Winner Super Bowl Snack Recipes) are basically corn dogs without the fuss. You’ll get more of that delicious yellow cornbread, which has to be my favorite part. And if you don’t want to make cornbread mix from scratch for these, you could always pop the hot dogs in some Jiffy mix to speed things up. | Damn Delicious

These Pizza Pancakes are a little bit of breakfast and a little bit of dinner all in one fun dish. They’re gooey and cheesy when you pull them apart, and they’re just perfect for dipping in marinara sauce. | Happiness is Homemade

Everyone needs to know how to make an Easy Pasta Salad. This recipe is simple and versatile. Make the recipe as is, or substitute whatever leftover meats and veggies you have on hand. To save time, you can use your favorite packaged Italian dressing instead of making your own. Make a big batch, though, because it’s irresistible, and you want enough to last a few days! | Savory Tooth

It may sound like an odd combination, but if your kids like to experiment in the kitchen, they may be right on board with these PB Apple Chicken Salad Wraps. Cooked chicken is combined with chopped apple, grapes, peanut butter, and Greek yogurt for a whole new take on chicken salad. | Love Bakes Good Cakes

With pre-cooked meatballs, crescent roll dough, marinara sauce, cheese, and herbs, you can have a batch of Meatball Cheese Bombs ready in under 15 minutes. How good do those sound? Serve them with a salad, and you have a simple no-fuss lunch everyone will love. | Sizzling Eats

Pizza Sliders are a great dish for potlucks, but you can make a couple of batches and refrigerate or freeze them for quick lunches during the week, too. Standard pepperoni and cheese sliders will work best for most kids, but feel free to sneak some veggies in there, like peppers, onions, mushrooms, or even olives. | Sugar Spice and Glitter

Hummus, spinach, deli turkey, and cherry tomatoes (with a couple more ingredients) come together to make this Healthy Spinach Turkey Wrap that you can make in about two minutes. It can easily be a gluten-free meal by using gluten-free tortillas. | Living Well Mom

If all else fails, you simply can’t go wrong with delicious and simple Cheese Quesadillas. Use one type of cheese or a combination of cheeses to switch things up. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or salsa. | Isabel Eats

Pin to Pinterest this list of simple lunch ideas for kids so you’ll have a meal idea ready the next time you need a quick meal that can’t miss.

Get organized! Our School Lunch Planner can help you keep track of your kids lunch ideas. It includes a spot to keep a running shopping list and pantry inventory, so you’ll be able to make your grocery list fast every week. Comes with free lunchbox notes too! Pin to Pinterest.

Also visit our Hidden Veggie Recipes for Picky Eaters. Pin to Pinterest.

Halloween Teacher Gift Ideas

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September 15, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

We believe in showing acts of appreciation year-round. Of course the creepiest season of all should be no less. These Spooktacular Halloween Teacher Gift Ideas will have a fa-BOO-lous teacher feeling the love. No tricks, just treats!

Halloween Teacher Gift Ideas

Fall is right around the corner and so is back to school! There are really fun ways to incorporate the holidays into any teacher gift, especially for Halloween! Teachers put so much time, energy, and love into their jobs, It’s important to show them how much we appreciate all that they do.

Since I am a big fan of teachers and teacher appreciation, I couldn’t forget them this Halloween! Halloween is such a fun time of the year. There are cool costumes, lots of candy, decorations, and haunted houses. Between this, and the fact that it takes place during the coziest time of the year, Halloween is one of the best holidays.

Today, I’m so excited to share a fun list of Halloween Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas that will make your child’s teacher feel loved and appreciated. So let’s talk about how we can celebrate teachers this year for Halloween.

This list includes some spooky Halloween gift ideas and some boo-ti-ful treats. I hope this post inspires you and helps you find a gift that is equally meaningful for the educators in your life.

Don’t forget to grab our 31 free Halloween Printables, perfect for Halloween gift ideas and teacher gift ideas. My favorites are the Treat Halloween Bingo Cards, Printable Zombie Brain Cupcake Box, and the Apothecary Labels.

Halloween Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

First up, print this fa-boo-lous Halloween gift tag for a teacher. Totally spook-tacular and themed fitting for the occasion. | Frugal Coupon Living.

Keep it trick free with this No Tricks, Just Treats Halloween Gift Tags. Using wrapped candy is perfect during a season full of germs!

What I love about this Halloween Teacher Gift Tag is it can be used for whatever! Pick up a candy bar in the check out aisle of your grocery store. Happy Halloween to a teacher who is so good, it’s scary. | Eighteen25

I mean, we all are going through hand sanitizer and soap pretty quickly! Teachers can always use an extra bottle of either, scare those germs away and bring a smile teacher. | I Should be Mopping the Floor on Eighteen25

Halloween Gift Ideas

This generic spook-tacular Halloween gift tag can be used for anyone and on any one, as well! Again, your gift of appreciation doesn’t have to be big! Grab a $5 gift card. | Simply Made Fun

Cheap teacher appreciation gifts can be simplistic and fun. Grab a Betty Crocker cookie mix bag and add the Halloween printable tag cook up someting scary! You can add a Halloween cookie cutter.| Sister’s Suitcase Blog

Fill a mason jar with cookies – no tricks, just treats. This candy corn gift tag is pretty open ended, though it goes best with candy corn, of course! | Mama Cheaps

Good to the last bite! Next time you make a batch of cookies, set aside some for a deserving teacher. This Halloween teacher appreciation gift printable can be used for friends and neighbors too! | Polka Dot Chair

Grab a $5 Starbucks Gift Card and add this Halloween Coffee Gift Tag – perfect for a caffeinated pick me up. | Lovely Planner

Who doesn’t love dessert in a jar? This Caramel Apple In A Jar makes a very cute gift for a sweet teacher. | The Gunny Sack

Find a skin beauty product you love and pair with this boo-tiful Halloween gift tag. | Fun Squared

Make these Halloween vampire donuts and add this amazing gift tag – Sink your teeth into these treats. | Eighteen25

By October (and in the year 2020) all your teacher wants is a drink – Candy is dandy, but wine is divine. Cheers to that! Download this free printable Halloween wine gift tag. | Oh My Creative

You know the Halloween saying, trick or treat, smell my feet. This Halloween craft would be perfect created on a glass candle jar. | Tried and True Blog

Chances are you already have Halloween candy, right? Add some of that candy to a mason jar and add this Halloween goodies – eat at your own risk gift tag. Watch those calories transfer form what would be your belly to anyone elses. Your’re welcome! | The Idea Room

I get the creepy crawlies looking at this Halloween treat bag and bag topper. Bugs and Hisses for you this Halloween. Buy bug and snake gummies. | Eighteen25

You could be sweet and replaces those hisses with kisses – bugs and kisses Halloween gift tag. | Pink Peppermint Designs

And we of course love this last Halloween teacher appreciation idea – no tricks, just treats. Bake some cookies! | Pizzazzerie

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November is next! Take a look at these Thanksgiving Teacher Gift Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Save these Thankful Thursday Ideas for Teachers. Pin to Pinterest.

Goal and To Do Post it Notes Download Printable

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September 5, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Stay organized with this Goal List and To Do List Post-It Notes Download. Print and keep on your family command center to keep track of assignments you need to complete. Peel and toss your sticky note when done!

To Do List Post it Notes Download

Anyone else as obsessed with post it notes as I am? I love them so much that I try to conserve how often I use them, but then when going into different drawers and cabinets I realize I do not lack them. I mean I have dozens of notepads. I silently find humor in my desire to persevere the use of them, they aren’t that expensive to replace.

I won’t bore you with why I love Post-It notes so much… but I will take a minute to tell you why. They are easy to access and they have a sticky background. Not a harsh background either. You can peel and stick them easily to different locations. They aren’t too large and you can use different colors for different subjects – separate colors by family members or purpose.

Even if you aren’t color coding your reasons for using sticky notes, we have a really cool resource for you. I made this Goal List and To Do List. You can print many of them and write directly on them or perhaps print one, laminate it, and then rotate the notes as you finish the task!

Printing Tip: When printing, I prefer to use print services like Staples. It saves on my ink and paper needs and I can pick it up from the store. Print in bulk for items that you might need printed often (grocery lists) and have items laminated to reuse over and over for items like daily checklists!

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As a parent, this is one of my favorites. Print your Screen Time Tickets as rewards for your kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Get organized with this Big Goal Planner and Organizer. Pin to Pinterest.

Winning Organizational Printables for Kids and Parents

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September 5, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Spark joy with these winning organizational printables for kids and adults. Make your life easier with checklists, menu plants, creative to do lists, and twists on the modern chore chart!

Organizational Printables for Kids and Parents

The key to making things run in our home of seven, is staying organized. I have years of teaching to thank for that. Binders, command centers, checklists and more, we have a plethora of ides and free printables to help kids and adults get organized!

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When printing, I prefer to use print services like Staples. It saves on my ink and paper needs and I can pick it up from the store. Print in bulk for items that you might need printed often (grocery lists) and have items laminated to reuse over and over for items like daily checklists!

Listen, this busy mom binder has everything you need all in one place – I am not kidding! Quote form Kimberly ” Oh my goodness! This makes my mama heart so happy. After every page I thought “this is perfect, I wish it had xyz”… and then it showed up! 😱”

We couldn’t find this printable, so we had to make it (for you and us!) Print on cardstock and either laminate or have many of these Post-It Notes Downloads (Goal and To Do Lists). Use sticky notes and take on and off as assignments are complete. These are made for 3″ x 3″ Post-It Notes. Add to your family command center or office.

The computer and tablet (no phones yet!) have over taken our home. These Kid Incentives Child Screen Time Tickets are printables for helping you resolve screen time. Tickets for 5 to 60 minutes. Combine tickets for more!

Moving across the country was a a nightmare. Moving to a house next door, possibly less of a nightmare, except that I was extremely pregnant. This Printable Moving Binder was made from my own lessons to help you with your next move. Staying organized is so key. Also study our Moving Hacks and Tips.

Download our Free Savings Tracker and Printable for Kids. In the form of a game, your kids can save $175. | Frugal Coupon Living

Working on a bedtime routine? This Bedtime Checklist is perfect for little kids into establishing a schedule and expectations.

Too much stuff? Take this 31 Day Home Declutter Checklist Challenge!

Sail away. This Disney Cruise Planner and Checklist will help you on your next mickey vacation on the high seas.

Taking a photo of my babies each month was a must in their first year. Save this Monthly Milestone Printables for boys and girls. Also get inspired by these Monthly Baby Photo Ideas.

Take on the 52 Week Savings Challenge – you will be saving more than this printable.

Don’t forget again. Download this Do Not Forget Busy Mom Hack Door Sign printable.

With each additional child, I become the worst when it comes to a babysitter. The Baby Sitter Notes Organization Sheet (Mortiz Fine Designs) is such a quick and simple way make sure both you and your baby sitter are well prepared. No more relying on the kids to relay information or texts from the sitter asking a million questions.

We have a note for babysitter too in our Busy Mom Binder.

Twist up the modern chore chart! Mary has a very creative system for saving money on lawn work or housework. She has a jar with chores and their cost on a stick. Kids can take advantage of this Jar of Job Opportunities (Creating Mary’s Home) for allowance. Genius and this system saves her family hundreds!

What’s for dinner? Eliminate the panic with this Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping free printable (Keys to Inspiration). Stay organized planning your family’s needs.

Get organized with this Big Goal Planner and Organizer.

Don’t just send the kids to clean their room, instruction them how with this How to Clean Your Room Printable (Thirty Handmade Days).

The biggest gift I will give you this Christmas is this full list of Elf on the Shelf printables. It completely makes those last minute ideas, easy. Save to your Pinterest Elf or Christmas Boards for later! Write me in December to thank you (wink!)

“How was your day” …. “Fine!” Does the same conversation take place in your home. Have an ulterior motive for this Year in Color Calendar (A Girl and a Glue Gun). Get insight to your child’s day without a word. It’s a great starting point for discussion.

One of my favorite printables is this Tic Tac To-Do List Printable (Design Eat Repeat). If you need motivation to complete assignments, at least it can be a game. Perfect for kids and adults!

Keep the weekday morning simple with these Days of the Week Tags (Living Locurto) used to create outfits over the weekend. This is great for kids ages preschool to high school. You can involve yourself when they are younger and step back when they are older.

As adults and parents, our job is to create future adults. Teach kids to organize by labeling their toy bins or dresser drawers. Organize kids clothes with these Dresser and Drawer Printables (Then Handmade Home).

My sweet girl has been packing her lunch, only realize did I realize it was full of “snacks” and “treats”. This Printable School Lunch Menu (I Heart Naptime) helped us organize her lunch making sure important food groups were included like meat (a protein)!

Google classroom to Roblox, my kids are gaining as many passwords as I have. Organize passwords with this Free Printable Password Organizer (Freebie Finding Mom).

You guys, Mary has this whole parenting thing down. As a mother of four, she knows how to involve her kids. Save this list of After Dinner Jobs (Creating Mary’s Home). No more arguing over who does what.

Schools out for summer! Avoid “I’m bored” and keep the kids organized with this Summer Weekly Plan (Mortiz Fine Designs). Chill, create, craft, cook, care! Don’t forget our list of Summer Bucket Ideas for the Kids.

Toys don’t clean themselves. Clean up the playroom with these Printable Toy Bin Labels (The Blesser House) and know where everything goes. Everyone can do their share.

Also save these Twenty Must Have Home Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Big Goal Planner & Vision Board Template

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September 5, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Get organized with this Big Goal Planner & Vision Board Template. Dream big and accomplish a larger goal with this step by step template and daily planer. What are your dreams and desires? Achieve goals with this goal planner printable. Enjoy!

Big Goal Planner

I hope you have joined our email list? A a new email subscriber, we have a very special offer on our Busy Mom Binder!

This binder was created for for moms who desire organization. As a benefit, it was also created for moms to give the {pointer} finger to when someone in the house asks about a calendar, schedule, to do list, etc. It is your family command center in one space, an easy accessible family organizer.

Watch this video to learn more about the Busy Mom Binder! 👇

Goal Planner Printable

Want to try a piece of this printable family command center? I have a gift for you, mom. If you have been waiting to try our Busy Mom Binder, you can get started with this Big Goal Planner.

I figured when organizing the kids for Back to School, it would also be a nice printable organizer for you too! I have honestly used it for many things – what some would consider big goals and what others might consider small goals. You can personalize it to yourself.

Use this Goal Planner Template as a road-map to get you to your final achievement.

Short Term Goals Examples

Goals can create habits. Take a look a few long and short term goal examples

“Control my spending”

“Write a children’s book”

“Read more books”

“Call my mom”

“Loose 10 pounds”

“Deep clean the kitchen”

“Redo a child’s room”

Sometimes small and long term goals can feel very daunting. In order to achieve that goal, it is important to break it down into baby steps or short term successes. For this Big Goal Planner, we added three baby steps to achieve a giant leap.

Let me give you an example of how we created short term goals to create my daughter’s final {pre} teen bedroom makeover.

This big goal crusher might have not been necessary except that is was good planning for my child and helped her see the completion of a bigger picture by setting goals in smaller baby steps.

First, Dream Big. Take your biggest goal and begin to organize your vision planner. Write your big picture as the big goal. Give yourself a reason to accomplish this goal – why are doing it?

Let’s begin Goal Setting. Next, split your goal into smaller short term goals and write down the dates that you accomplish daily goals to get you to those three small term goals. Daily planning and adding dates helped my child (and myself) with time management. Once these three short term goals are complete, your big goal should also be accomplished.

Are there areas of your life you wish to change? Wish to improve? Let’s get started…

Vision Board Template Printable

What are your dreams and desires? Reading to create a vision board for your big goal. Having a vision board doesn’t have to be magazine cutouts, teenage dream boards, an over-sized poster board, or in marquee lights. It can simply be a daily, monthly or weekly goal organizer pinned to a home office cork board, added to your refrigerator or placed inside your family organizer.

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Find this Goal Planner helpful? Give our Busy Mom Planner a try. What other organizational things will you find in our family organizer?

Monthly, weekly, daily planners, organizers and schedules
Password Keeper
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Birthday Tracker
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Home Staging Checklist, Tips & Ideas

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August 23, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Clean, declutter and depersonalize with this printable Home Staging Checklist PDF. Follow these Home Staging Ideas, Tips and Hacks to cheaply improve home value, make a space warm and inviting, and welcome buyers providing a space they love and want to live!

Home Staging Checklist

So… we did it! In five years, we moved four times. You might think we are a military family, but we aren’t. You might think we are crazy, well we are! Our first move was from Florida to Virginia. Our next three moves took place in Virginia. The process was very different in each state. While the process of changing utilities, closing accounts, and hiring movers was the same, I found the home staging process to actually be far from the same.

We (currently) live outside the District of Columbia where land value is very high. Not only is the cost of land quite extreme, the market moves very quickly. Because of this, many people do not stage their home. We learned this having searched for homes well over a (combined) year. Having come from Florida, I decided to treat my Virginia Home Staging ideas just like I had in Florida. With this mindset, my husband and I made generously over five figures on our last house in just 3 years time.

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Let me share my Home Staging Tips with you and what I learned for selling a home while making only a few low cost weekend home improvements.

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What do I need for home staging?

The first thing you need before selling your home is a friend (or a realtor.) Someone needs to walk through your home with a second set of eyes. It’s easy to get offended with changes in your home decor, but don’t take it personally. Take it as if a buyer was walking through your home and trying to envision themselves living there.

Second, get ready to declutter and depersonalize. Consider renting a storage unit and adding additional clutter or asking a friend to store some things in an extra room they might have. Another idea is to go ahead and start packing and rent a POD to store your personal effects until you move. We found this a great solution for staging and also for moving many of our personal items.

For traditional home staging, consider the following items…

Vase of flowers – Flowers are warm, bring positive emotions, and can add color to a space or room.
Mirrors – These can replace family prints, open up smaller spaces, and bring light to a room.
Bowl of fresh fruit – Fruit allows visitors a healthy bite, also bring organic element to the home.
Pillows – Pillows bring a pop of color and life to a master bed or worn living room couch.
Throw blanket – Blankets will bring a place of warmth and intimacy. They invite a buyer to feel cozy and at home.
Indoor plants – Faux is fine. Add to places you want to stand out ad they attract buyers eyes.
Lights – Add dimmers or grab some cheap lamps at second hand stores to brighten a room. Turn on all lights before you leave for a showing.
Flameless candles – Candles add a glow and make a place feel warm.
Curtains or drapes – Get rid of unsightly blinds and window treatments and add long drapes which can bring height to a room and space.
Baskets – Baskets are perfect for holding pillows, rolled blankets and/or bathroom towels.

What is soft staging?

If a home is empty, you can consider hiring professional stages. Another option is to save money and soft stage. What is soft staging? Soft staging a empty house is a technique that does not require furniture but uses simple decor pieces and accessories like framed art, rugs, smaller chairs, mirrors, vases, and more. This process can be more cost effective and can be used in home staging for a quick sale.

Some want to know if it better to stage a house or leave it empty? The answer is it can depend. Sometimes with soft staging it can be hard for a buyer to picture themselves inside the home. Other times, it offers a buyer a blank slate and they can envision their own furniture and home decor. If leaving a home empty, ask your realtor about virtual home staging solutions for home photos on MLS listings and real estate apps like Redfin and Zillow.

What brings down property value?

If your a mom of five (like me) this was one question that I wanted answered – does a messy house affect an appraisal? There answer is no. The cleanliness of a home has no impact on the value. This means if your home appraiser is coming over, it is kind to pick up the toys off the playroom floor, but it doesn’t affect the home value he/she puts on the appraisal. However, if your clutter (think hoarders) affects the structural condition of your home, your home appraisal value can decrease. Make sure to make those home improvements before an appraiser comes or be ready to get dinged in your home appraisal and home inspection report.

Many things that affect the property value of your home are out of your control. Examples include proximity to train tracks, power lines, busy roads, noise pollution, the neighborhood, the market, and a home’s usual upgrades. If your home has some of the things that bring property value down, it is important for you to create a space a buyer “has to have!”

What adds most value to a house?

Want to know something funny? I am the frugal blogger but my husband is actually better than me at improving the cost of our home. Especially when it came to decluttering, landscaping, painting, and updating kitchen appliances.

A few things I learned that improve the value of your home. First, we invested in having the lawn cleaned up. We did this before photos. I also painted the front door. Actually, it was solid wood so I just used this UV Wood Polish (see photo below – top done, bottom not finished.) It made the home look a million times better. These two things brought instant curb appeal and positive first impressions.

Next, we knew we would be moving soon, so when our dishwasher broke we actually replaced all of our kitchen appliances so they were matching. You can sell your old working appliances on Facebook marketplace and make a few dollars back. We had these appliances under warranty so that was an added bonus when listing the home. How did we find these pieces for less? We asked our real estate agents who they used for appliances when flipping homes. We used the same services. Another idea is to check with Home Depot for Kitchen Appliances Packages.

We took a week to repaint our kitchen cabinets and brighten up the kitchen. Since we did this about five months before we moved, we spent one late night touching up small nicks and scratches before home photos and putting the home on the market.

Another thing, it’s often suggested to repaint the home with neutral colors. Only repaint rooms where paint colors are very extreme (i.e. bright red or hot pink.) We actually used Mr. Clean Dry Erasers to wipe down the walls of smudges and scratches. Where Mr. Clean did not improve the wall, we used a very small paint brush to fix dings and nicks.

If your budget allows for bigger home improvement projects, take a look at this list of the best ways to add value to your home.

Best Ways to Add Value to Your Home

This list will have a home staging cost in the thousands, but will bring a bigger return.

Finish an unfinished basement or cellar
Apply for planning permission (additions,
Remodel the kitchen
Bathroom addition
Add a deck
Open the living space
Exterior home makeover and refresh
Replacing carpeting

Are these large home improvement projects too expensive? That is okay. There are many low cost home staging options too!

How do I prepare my house for sale checklist?

Why are you here? You want to sell your home for more while spending less. I can help. I have done it. I have done it effectively. I have done it again (with five kids.) If you too want to make profit on your home sale, you will this useful access guide to home staging.

Download your preparing your home for sale checklist PDF. Use it as your cheap home staging resource before you have home staging photos taken or put your home is placed on MLS listing. Just a few simple low cost home improvements can look like “a million bucks!” Watch the value of your home improve, perhaps sell over asking like we did!

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20 Must Have Home Printables for the New Year

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August 19, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Free, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Seasonal, Social Media

20 Must Have Home Printables for the New Year

There is no better time to get organized than the beginning of a New Year! You’re just out of the hustle and bustle of the holidays and have probably sent one too many texts or emails asking for an address as you were writing out Christmas card envelopes at midnight. No judgment, we’ve been there! Maybe your daily schedule or even your grocery list ended up on the back of one of those envelopes (we’ve been there too!). Let’s gear up for a more organized transition into the next few months! Here are some awesome free printables to organize several different aspects of your daily life! From Grocery Planners, Daily Schedule and a Fitness Command Center to a Pet Information Chart, we think these will help keep you on track for a fantastic New Year!

Listen, this busy mom binder has everything you need all in one place – I am not kidding! Quote form Kimberly ” Oh my goodness! This makes my mama heart so happy. After every page I thought “this is perfect, I wish it had xyz”… and then it showed up! 😱”

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