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The Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Christmas, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

The Best Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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It’s coming! If you know our blog, we are obsessed with The Elf on the Shelf. Every day in November and December we share daily daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Included in these ideas are tips, tricks, and FREEBIES – yes free printables so you can come up with creative elf poses in your home. Take a look at some of our favorite Elf on the Shelf Ideas on the web! See our past Elf on the Shelf Ideas over the years. Enjoy and happy “elfing!”

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Elf on the Shelf for President | Buzzfeed

Elf on the Shelf Turns the Family into Rudolph | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is Wrapped up in a Spider Web | Katherine Forbes Photography

Elf on the Shelf is in a Rock Band | Frugal Coupon Living

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Elf on the Shelf Princess and the ~~Pea~~ Apple | Katherine Forbes Photography

Elf on the Shelf is Camouflage in the Christmas Tree | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Makes His Own Orange Juice | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is a Teacher – Elves Are Your Friends | Snippets from Suburbia

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Elf Ships Christmas Gifts | Rachel Swartley

Elf on the Shelf Comes as a Turkey for Thanksgiving | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Visits Doc McStuffins | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is Sunbathing | A Small Snippet

Grab these FREE Elf Printable Notes by Entering Your Email Address Below!

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Elf on the Shelf is In for Holiday Help | Picklehead Soup

Elf on the Shelf Costumes and Printable Notes Ideas | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Makes S’mores | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is an Artist | Cherishing the In Betweens

Also grab these FREE Elf Costumes and Notes Printables by Entering Your Email Address Below!

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Elf on the Shelf is Fishing in the Potty with more Printable Notes | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is Stuck in the Mixer | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Photo Booth | Living Locurto

Elf on the Shelf Returns with Printable Package | Eighteen 25

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Elf on the Shelf FREE Printable Twister Board | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Makes Buddy’s Famous Recipe | I Heart Naptime

Elf on the Shelf Pie Face | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Joins the Family Portraits | A Small Snippet

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Elf on the Shelf Makes Snowflakes | Emma Klosson Photography

Elf on the Shelf Toilet Paper Snowman | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf Niceness Alert and More Printable Notes | Frugal Coupon Living

Elf on the Shelf is Headed Back to the North Pole – Bye! | A Little Bit Funky

We aren’t done, also save these Free Elf on the Shelf Printables – Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

Take a look at these 25 Homemade Advent Calendars – Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Craft Boards.

Don’t forget these 30 Cookie Exchange Ideas and Cookie Recipes – Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Recipes Boards.

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Paint Chip Crafts

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Paint Chip Crafts

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Does anyone else find themselves with extra Paint Chips around the house. Before we painting the living room, we were back and forth to the store looking for the perfect colors. This was also something I did with my kids rooms and ended up with a drawer full of the brightest colors. Instead of tossing those paint strips, I decided to let the girls enjoy them for crafts. Take a look at some of these Paint Chip Ideas to make the perfect Paint Chip Crafts!

Paint Chip Animals | Handmade Charlotte

Paint Chip Popsicle Invitations | So Festive

Paint Chip Calendar | Say Yes

Paint Chip Mosaics | Chica and Jo

Paint Chip Mini Album | Maggie Holmes Design

Paint Chip Stairs | Cozy Little Cave

Paint Chip Easter Garland | Modern Parents Messy Kids

Paint Chip Mobile | Hey Gorg

Paint Chip Owl Art | The Homes I Have Made

Paint Chip Gift Tag | Weekend Craft

Paint Chip Bookmarks | Mama Miss

Paint Chip Box | How About Orange

Paint Chip Wall | Design Sponge

Paint Chip Notebooks | Maggie Holmes Design

Paint Chip Utensil Holder | Sew Many Ways

Paint Chip Village | Que Mas

Paint Chip Christmas Card | One Little Project

Paint Chip Banner Stars | How Sweeter It Is

Paint Chip Mickey Mouse Art | Unknown

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Creative Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas

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July 22, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

If you have some extra mint cases around your home, you will want to take a look at these Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas. Creative hacks, tips and uses for travel, play, and display.

Creative Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas

We eat a lot of mints. It might be the best way I get my kids to pass the breath smell test. (Before we talk hygiene, yes, I do make the brush multiple times a day!) Anyways, mints seem to be our solution over gum. Each time we visit a container I truly hate tossing these mint cases away. There are so many creative uses for them and there is no reason they should end up in a landfill… thus this post!

We found some very creative Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas. From adorable little mouse and mermaid homes, to LEGOs on the go, useful first aid and sewing kits to ornaments for your tree. These upcycled craft ideas take something old and turn it into something new, useful, and environmental friendly!

Make this adorable monster activity for your kids using an empty Altoid Tin and free printable from Fun Loving Families. Fun travel game for kids!

Upcycle and old Altoids tin to make these cute LEGO kits from The Decorated Cookie! Great toys for kids for travel or party favors. (Don’t forget ourLEGO Travel Case too!)

Enjoy our very own Upcycled Tic Tac Toe Travel Game Altoids Box.

Sadie Seasongoods teaches you how to use Altoids tins to create these adorable vintage-style suitcase Christmas ornaments with fabric, ribbon, and miniature travel labels.

Here’s one for you moms. You can turn an Altoids tin into an all-purpose carrying case for your credit/business cards, ID, cash, lipstick, gum and more! Thanks Creme de la Craft!

This is a great gift for dad. Turn an Altoids Box into a Mini Pool Table. Excellent tutorial from Consumer Crafts.

Get inspired by this Altoids First Aid kit from Craftster. It makes a thoughtful gift when seeing a friend off or can be nice resource for international travel.

Make a little person inyour life her very own fairy tale in a tin! This Princess and the Pea PDF pattern will show you how to craft a tiny poseable princess doll with a lofty bed and her own fancy closet, all scaled to fit inside two recycled Altoids tins.

On the go? If you are a modern day Mary Poppins, make sure to Altoids Tin Sewing Kit with tutorial from Makezine.

Have a ballerina? This dance tip is great! Upcycle an old tin case to make a bun on the go kit!

The Instructables has an adorable tutorial with upcycling your Altoids Case into a Watercolor Box.

Hold your stamps in this adorable little stamp case.

Using any of your mini dolls and their accessories, make something like this Little Mermaid Travel Tin from Little World Big Adventures.

Follow this Mouse House PDF Pattern for your Altoids Box. This is an adorable sewing activity and travel toy. Sweet Dreams Tiny Mouse!

If sewing just doesn’t happen in your home, purchase your Upcycled Altoids Box like Mermaid Felt Doll Bed.

Organize small things with this Mint Tin Home Organization Idea – perfect for small things!

If you have extra mint cases around your home, take a look at these Upcycled Altoids Tin Ideas. Creative hacks, tips and uses for travel, play, and display. #FrugalCouponLiving #Altoids #UpcycledCrafts

“In this box I will lay, the little tooth I lost today. Please dear Tooth Fairy, while I sleep, leave me a coin, my tooth you can keep!” Tooth Fairy Mint Tin Box Idea is great for young children who are loosing their first teeth.

With this case, I hold this ring – adorable Mint Tin Ring Holder from Leonie Sinclair.

Turn your Mint Tin Case into a Prayer Box with this tutorial from Travelers Dream.

Ready for Christmas Traditions? Turn your Mint Tin Boxes into a DIY Advent Calendar with this idea from Hand Krafted by Stephanie. Don’t forget our full list of Homemade Advent Calendars.

Make a house of buggles with this upcycled altoids tin craft from Making Life Blissful.

Looking for craft upcyles that require little investment. These Paint Strip Craft Ideas are the best for an afternoon of crafting! Pin to Pinterest.

Also shop your local yard stales. You won’t believe the many things you can do with Upcycled Step2 and Little Tikes Toys. Pin to Pinterest.

Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Christmas Family Tradition | Similar Elf NOW Discounted 40%

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July 22, 2020 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Holiday, Holiday2010, Hot Deals, Kids, Online Shopping, Pinterest, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Christmas Family Tradition for many families includes the Elf on the Shelf. You all know we at Frugal Coupon Living, adore the Elf on the Shelf too! However, aways wishing to provide you with options and alternatives to every deal and right now Amazon has the Pop-In-Kins Elf Fun with Christopher Bookset for Only $16.79 -(Regularly $29.99)! Plus, FREE Super Saver Shipping on a $35 + purchase OR snag FREE 2-day shipping (no minimum) with Amazon Prime.

Pop-In-Kins Elf Fun with Christopher Bookset Details:

Christopher Pop-in-Kins is Santa’s secret agent elf, popping up everywhere and reporting back to Santa. Read the heartwarming story together, then enjoy the fun as Christopher “magically” moves around your home. Kids will love tracking him down, from mantel to Christmas tree, always just out of reach. When kids know Christopher is watching, they’ll be on their best behavior.

Head to Amazon to bring Christopher to your home this season!

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How to Make a Hair Bow and Bow Holder

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July 21, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Vlog

Hair Bows can be such a mess in our house – especially a home with two young girls. This weekend I took a 16×20 picture frame (no glass or backing) and added some ribbon in 5 straight lines to the window of the frame. I simply hot glued the ribbon to the frame back. I added all my girl’s hair bows. It makes not only for a great organizational tool, but a pretty look on your wall.

If you don’t have a little girl, these bows make precious little gifts and would save some momma a lot of money. So take a look before you pass the concept.

Chalkboard Contact Paper Sale | Craft Ideas

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July 21, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Crafts, Online Shopping, Pinterest

Chalk Board Contact Paper Sale

Perhaps we can blame Pinterest, perhaps there is no need for blame but truth is Chalk Board Contact Paper is all the rage! There are ENDLESS ways to use it and the best part of all is it easily helps you become organized and looks great. It also is very easy to use/shape and cuts just like wrapping paper.

Uses:

*Frame it and use as a memo board

*Use as canister Labels

*Place inside your cabinets for writing boards

*Place on a door or wall for signs

*Place on a board or cookie sheet for a cheese board

… and so much more.

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Look how I designed my kids crib using Chalk Board Paint (but could be just as achievable with Chalk Board Contact Paper!

Product Features:

Tough, durable and repels stains. Wipes clean easily.
Lets you turn anything into a writing surface
It’s easy to apply, easy to remove and easy to keep clean.
Size: 18 inches x 6 feet (45 cm x 183 cm)
Features an easy-to-peel liner and an adhesive that allows it to be re-positioned during installation without leaving a sticky residue. Simply cut to length or shape for a custom application.

Product Description:

Con-Tact® Brand lets you turn anything into a writing surface with this self-adhesive chalkboard. Perfect for home, school, or office. Cut to any shape and size. Peel position and reposition. Write and wipe.

Find more Amazon Deals on Frugal Coupon Living and be sure to also follow on Pinterest for other crafty ideas – I am all about simplicity!

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30 Day Gratitude Challenge

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July 19, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Download this 30 Day Gratitude Challenge PDF. Daily exercises to increase your gratefulness. By the end of this 30-day gratitude challenge calendar, you will have created a solid gratitude habit! Turn life’s lemons into lemonade.

30 Day Gratitude Challenge PDF

Have you taken the November Gratitude Challenge? Basically every day in the month of November you list one thing you are grateful for. I have tried to do this every November and it is great way to enter and approach the holidays? However, it isn’t enough. With the end of the school year, crazy schedules and the approach of summer, I admit, I need another gratitude challenge.

So I am taking the May 30 Day Gratitude Challenge. Honestly this can be done any month, but I am approaching it this May through the chaos of different season, a season other than November. There are many ways I have approached the gratitude challenge in the past. I have done it with no direction, just thinking of a reason to be thankful every day. I have done it alphabetically thinking of something I am thankful for that starts with an A, the next day B then all the way to Z. This Summer 30 Day Gratitude Challenge I am approaching with themes.

Gratitude Challenge Ideas

Let’s talk a themed gratitude challenge. Each day for 30 days, you focus on finding people or things, you’re grateful to have in your life, and then you express your gratitude for them. By the end of this 30-day gratitude challenge calendar, you will have created a solid gratitude habit!

Gratitude Challenge Ideas and Themes include:

Every single day in the month, write down the following areas of thanksgiving in a gratitude journal or even on your daily/weekly planner. They could even be discussed with your family member over dinner.

Day 1: Home
Day 2: Family
Day 3: Time
Day 4: Books
Day 5: Heritage
Day 6: Pet/Animals
Day 7: Life
Day 8: Memories
Day 9: Traditions
Day 10: Freedom
Day 11: Passion
Day 12: Work/Business
Day 13: Music
Day 14: Nature
Day 15: Health
Day 16: Travel
Day 17: Knowledge
Day 18: Kindness
Day 19: Love
Day 20: Faith
Day 21: Technology
Day 22: Art
Day 23: Laughter
Day 24: Self Care
Day 25: Creativity
Day 26: Comforts
Day 27: Opportunities
Day 28: Adventures
Day 29: Friends
Day 30: The Past

Every day for the next 30 days, celebrate something related to the theme of the day. Take a photo, journal about it, discuss it over dinner conversation with your family or share it on social media.

Turn life’s greatest lessons, aka lemons, into lemonade.

Thankful Mom Hack: When my kids (or I) cannot sleep, I tell them to go through the letters A to Z listing the things they are thankful for or want to pray over. This is similar to counting sheep only keeps them focused in gratitude or prayer before dozing off.

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Hey mom! We also have a Busy Mom Binder. Keep up your busy life with in order with this family command center of organization.

In our daily planner we include a daily list of what you are grateful for. This is great for keeping up with your gratitude habit.

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How to Print at Staples

I have a video to show you how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

You can also follow the directions below.

Have your PDF, Word Document or printable saved to a folder on your computer.
Sign in or create a Staples account.
Return to the Staples Printing Service Page.
Scroll down to Self-Service printing.
Go to Start Project.
Go to Documents Printing.
Select Browse.
Select the Buy Now Button under color.
In the left column, choose add file(s).
Select upload files (to upload a file from your computer).
Add more files or select the blue upload button.
Select done.
Give your job a name in the top left column.
Choose color or B&W.
Make sure your project is single sided. (You can choose double sided if you need.)
Choose the correct orientation of your project – landscape or portrait.
I changed my media to 8.5×11 67 lb card/coverstock (I prefer a card stock feel over printer paper feel. It makes the paper very durable and sturdy.)
Save your product to Staples or select add to cart on the bottom right.
Proceed to checkout.

*Note: these Staple print service steps were added in Winter 2019 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.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your printed out 30-Day Gratitude Challenge. I would love if you shared some things (people) you are thankful for! Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

There doesn’t have to be a large budget or a reason to show thanks, how about because it’s a Thursday? Take a look at our cheap Thankful Thursday Ideas which are great for Teachers. Pin to Pinterest.

In a season full of thankfulness, Thank A Latte with this gift tag for someone special. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our Busy Mom Binder where you can enjoy daily gratitude in our daily planner. Pin to Pinterest.

School Lunch Hacks – School Lunch Ideas, Tips, and Lifesavers

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July 18, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Easy and fun School Lunch Hacks on Frugal Coupon Living. Crafty, Creative, and Why Didn’t I Think of That ideas for your Back to School lunch ideas.

School Lunch Hacks

Are you getting ready for the early alarm? The laying out of clothes the night before? The Back to School season? We are hearing the first bell and looking for ways to make school lunches easier. Below are some creative ideas to make the best of your child’s lunchbox. Creative, crafty, and why didn’t I think of that ideas! One piece of advice that has worked for me is make their lunch the night before. Whatever needs to remain cold, I keep in the refrigerator overnight in a “lunch” bin so that it can easily be added to their box in the morning!

Enjoy these School Lunch Hacks.

Bento boxes can be fun. Separate kid’s lunchbox food using silicon cupcake liners from What Lisa Cooks.

Get organized with a Weekly School Lunch Planner and these adorable Back to School Lunchbox Notes from Frugal Coupon Living.

Keep your Fruit, including Apples, Fresh with this Rubberband Lunch Fruit tip from Let’s Lasso the Moon.

Skip the ice pack and Freeze Your Juicebox to keep things cool. Tip from Reader’s Digest.

Another way to skip and ice pack, is to Freeze Wet Sponges like My Kitchen Escapades. They keep the food cool and make something nice to use as a wipe up after defrosting.

Make a Fridge and Pantry Snack Station for Easy Packing. Love this idea from Moms Always Find Out.

On that note, prepare Snack-Size Bags on Sunday to grab on-the-go as you pack lunches – this time saver tip comes from Quaker Oats.

Every get a fruit cocktail the kids hate or one that has too much sugar? Make your own Fruit Cocktail with this recipe from My Life in Food.

If you do use pre-bought fruit cups, take a look at this tip to take out the Fruit Cup Juice from Modern Family.

Lil Luna has a great list of Foods Ideas for the Lunchbox for all food groups.

Have you noticed kids are more likely to eat someting if it is cute? Why is that? Invest in these fun Sandwich Cutters like the Elephant. Cookie Cutters Work Great Too!