Fashion Friday Black and White Dress Outfit – Dress Down Your Dress Up LBD

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February 7, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Online Shopping, Pinterest

Black and White Dress Outfit – From Night to Day
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Here is a fun way to dress down your dress up LBD (Little Black Dress). Take your Little Black Dress and add some casual boots, a jean jacket, and fashionable jewelry to take one outfit from the evening to the day!

Women’s Striped Three Quarter Length Sleeve Stripe Dress $29.99 ~~$38.99~~ This cute LBT (little black dress) dress features a round neckline with 3/4 sleeves, visible back zip, contrast stripe skirt, high waist. Hides those hips! Wear for a night out with black heels or carry to the day by dress it down. You can also find this same dress HERE.

Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Ombre Denim Jacket $11.98 ~~$29.99~~ Dress down your dress with a classic jean jacket. Always a must year around. Jackets look great over long flowing cotton dresses or dressing down a dress you typically would wear for a night out.

Chinese Laundry Tremendous in Cognac $36.99 ~~$79~~. Save 53% off these tall boots. Mix the black and brown for a standout effect. Belted strap detail at ankle. FREE Shipping included.

Turquoise 3 row teardrop Statement Jewelry, Chunky Necklace, Bubble Necklace $8.99 ~~$99.99~~. LOVE THIS DISCOUNT! Perhaps and inflated MSRP, but I have this necklace and I adore it – totally worth the savings of under $10. FREE shipping with Prime (FREE Trial of Prime).

Geneva Rose Gold Ladies Watch $7.98 ~~$64.99~~. This striking ladies watch has a look that will not be forgotten! This rose gold plated ladies watch has a fine stainless steel back. It features a round face with a bezel encrusted with cubic zirconias. FREE Shipping incldued. This is the best deal I could find compared to MY FAVORITE Rose Gold Watch – Michael Kors Quartz Classic Rose Gold with White Dial Women’s Watch for $137.30.

Beautiful Rose Gold Tone and Crystal Pave Organic Disc Earrings $8.99 ~~$20.~~ Perfect with your stand out watch – Rose Gold Tone Crystal Pave Disk Earrings will make a beautiful addition to your ensemble. FREE shipping with Prime (FREE Trial of Prime).

Gold Multi Colored Turquoise Stretch Bracelet $24.99. Okay, it’s not on sale but I love the mix of turquoise and red along with the rose gold tint (our theme for jewelry on this outfit.) FREE shipping with Prime. Still want a great bracelet deal – try this Twisted Cable Cuff Bracelet with Gold Accent inTurquoise $24.99 from $75 – there you go!

Classic Wire Rim Aviator Sunglasses in Rose Gold $8.95 ~~$14.99~~. I am not sure if you ever will see me not feature aviators. Pick up these in Rose Gold for under $10 shipped. FREE shipping included.

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the Travel Airplane Outfit – Pin It
the Sweater Dress Outfit – Pin It
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Watermelon Mint Shooters – Recipe for Adults and Kids, Valentine’s Day Treat

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February 7, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe, Valentine's Day

Watermelon Mint Shooters
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This fun recipe can be used for many different occasions – Valentine’s Day, New Years, Summer Parties and More. It can be slip accordingly for Adults and Kids, just make sure you label the right classes!

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons organic sugar
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoon finely chopped mint (Fresh is better)
1 ½ pounds of seedless watermelon (with the rind taken off) cut into chunks
½ to 1 tablespoon (depending on your own tastes) of fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon grated lime peel
For Adult Drink ONLY – 1/16 cup of Bacardi Rum

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Directions:

In a 1-quart saucepan mix together the sugar, water, and mint.
Heat on medium level for 3 to 4 minutes until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Remove from heat.
Place the watermelon, lime juice, and lime peel into a blender.
Blend until all is combined and the mixture is smooth.
Add in the sugar mixture and blend together again.
Pour the mixture into a pan and place it into the freezer.
Every ½ hour mix the mixture, repeat until all liquid is frozen it will take about 1 to 2 hours.
Spoon into cups and Enjoy!

Additional Adult Directions:

Spoon into 2 shooter glasses.
Add in the Bacardi rum into each glass about 3 teaspoons
Serve to your adult guests and enjoy!

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How to Throw a Robot Birthday Party on a Budget

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February 3, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe, Valentine's Day

How to Throw a Robot Birthday Party

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Lots of kids are fascinated with robots. Especially since R2D2 and C3PO of Star Wars fame helped their masters, robots are often viewed as winsome helpers that can do things and go places that humans can’t. Those abilities make robots seem a little bit heroic and a lot like a special friend. It also makes a robot themed birthday party very popular! What does it take to host a robot party? My blog, Spaceships and Laser Beams, specializes in parties for boys (and non-frilly girls!), so I have lots of ideas to help you plan an awesome robot party. This theme is easier and less expensive than you might think!

There’s a lot of room for creativity in depicting robots. Although they are most frequently depicted as silvery grey, yours don’t have to be! If you do opt for the popular metallic look, be sure to include some color too. Brights pair exceptionally well with the metallic shine, but lighter hues soften the high-tech look which might be appropriate for a party for younger kids.

Once you’ve decided on theme colors you’ll be able to decide on party invites. I know a lot of invitations are extended in a casual phone conversation, but receiving a paper invite through the mail is so much fun for kids—extra points if you incorporate a robot image in your invitation!

Welcome guests with a friendly, life-sized robot at the door; if you build your robot out of cardboard boxes, he can be sturdy enough to hold a tray of birthday hats or a bouquet of balloons. Or, instead of party hats, pre-make robot “heads” for each guest with smaller cardboard boxes; kids have a blast pretending and they look terrific arranged about the room as well. They will also make great props if you have a photo booth.

Decorations can include colorful pennant banners, a wall of giant polka dots, a backdrop of corrugated metal or oversized chevron. Science, spaceships and robots are frequent partners; if you opt for that theme direction, include rocket ships and stars. Gears are often associated with robots; make yours from colored cardstock, metal pie pans or old CDs. A trip to the hardware or local home improvement store will yield lots of pieces for making robot parts!

Of course you’ll want to include all manner of robots on your food and dessert table. Raid your child’s room and use their collection of robot figures or make your own with tin cans or paper cut-outs. Use metal cans, pails and disposable tin pans with serving pieces in your chosen colors to hold silverware, napkins and food. Chenille stems (aka pipe cleaners) can be bent into zigzags or spirals for colorful table fillers. Juice boxes look great wrapped in silver paper; add eyes and use the straw as an “antenna”.

Have fun naming party food! Anti-freeze Jello, memory cell candy, lubricating juice, nuts and bolts popcorn mix, fuel pack sandwiches, and micro bot chips are just a few suggestions.

Of course the age range of your party guests will inform your activity choices, but here are a few suggestions:

build your own robot; this can be by coloring, with stickers or foam pieces, small boxes, tin cans, plastic cups, etc. or for older kids, purchase build-your-own robot kits
pin the parts on the robot; this is a take-off on the classic pin-the-tail on the donkey
photo booth fun
robot relays; provide mini wind-up robots for each guest and let them “race”
play “machines”; the group must work together with each child making a repetitive sound and motion as they “build” and become an imaginary machine

When you send those little party guests home, you’ll want to send them off with a fun favor; make it something connected with robots! Once you start looking for ideas you’ll find stickers, lollipops, erasers, spinning tops, mini toy robots, pens and many other possibilities. A bag you embellish by stamping with a robot image or a small, silvery take-out box, are just a couple options for the packaging. Add a tag that says “thanks a bot” for coming!

Creating a robot themed birthday party is gratifying because there is so much room for creativity in building your robot world as you build happy memories for that special birthday boy or girl.

What will you do at your robot themed birthday party?

Stephanie Keeping is mom to a boy named Sam, a blogger, and an Etsy-preneur. She celebrates boyish charm at Spaceships and Laser Beams, where she talks about all things boy and birthday party. You can connect with her on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, Twitter and on Etsy.

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Polk-a-Dot & Mustache Mason Jars + Paper Straws Including Chevron & Stripped Deals

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February 1, 2014 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Crafts, Hot Deals, Online Shopping, Pinterest

Get crafty with these fun finds at Amazon!

With a new year, and warm weather coming its time to entertain! I may not be the most crafty, but I can handle this one with ease! Grab some cute mason jars – pick your favorite! Next, grab your label and color paper straw to finish your craft project!

I am sure you have pinned many projects like the items you are finding here, and now is the time to purchase for less and finally get your cute Mason Jars done!

Don’ forget Paper Straws! Choosing just one color is just about impossible that is why I choose a few different ones for my household!Amazon is perfect for all this, and just another reason I love Amazon!

Take a look at these items, but note the straws often come in many shades so click link to choose your favoirte:

Dress My Cupcake Striped Paper Straws, 50-Pack

KIRKLAND’S Hillbilly Hi-Ball – A Redneck’s Wine Glass – 4-Pack $29.99

Dress My Cupcake Aqua Striped Paper Straws, 25-Pack $6.27

40 Chalkboard Labels – 2.5″ x 1″ Chalkboard Labels – Small Chalk Labels $14 + $4 Shipping

Ball Jar Crystal Jelly Jars with Lids and Bands, Quilted, Set of 12 $8.99 (own theses and I love them)

Dress My Cupcake 50-Pack Vintage Paper Straws, Purple Chevron $8.99

Yorkshire Mason Jar Mug $16.12

Ziggyboard Chalkboard Jelly Jar Quilted Crystal Canning Labels with Fine Tip White Chalk Marker 54 Oval Shape Stickers $14.95

Set of Four (4) 15-oz Colorful Polka Dots Mason Jar Beverage Cups ~ 4 Clear Glass Drink Cups with Metal Lid, Straw Included $19.99

Jarden Home Brands 1440069000 Heritage Collection Canning Jars, Limited Edition Vintage, Pint, 6-Pk. $9.38
Dress My Cupcake Striped Paper Straws, 50-Pack $12.04

Kikkerland Biodegradable Paper Straws, Box of 144 $4.99

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Frugal Fashion Friday Leopard Skirt Outfit – Skirt Only $14.99 Shipped

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January 31, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Online Shopping, Pinterest

Leopard Skirt Outfit
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Become daring with the pieces in this Frugal Fashion Friday Outfit – Grab a Cheetah skirt for under $15, sparkle with a studded leather jacket and take a plunge with a cropped tank in black. Grab your three core pieces to this outfit for under $50!

Women’s Leopard Party Skirt $14.99. When buying a “louder” statement piece, it is always best to spend as little as possible – especially on a trending piece. Grab this fun and flirty skirt. Pair with black tights or show off those bare legs. Free shipping included.

Mossimo Women’s Studded Faux Leather Jacket in Black $22.48 ~~$44.99~~. Becoming darring with this faux leather jacket – especially at just over $20. Adorned with studs and fully lined, save 50% off this clearance item. Save an additional 10% on Men’s, Women’s and Kid’s Clearance clothing, shoes and accessories with Promotion Code EXTRA10.

Xhilaration Cropped Tank in Black $10.78 ~~$17.99~~. If you want to go daring and try out a crop top, take a pluge under your leather jacket and above a skirt that will capture the attention of most. With a turtleneck at the top and a cut off at your midrift, people might not know if you are being conservative or daring. Save an additional 10% on Men’s, Women’s and Kid’s Clearance clothing, shoes and accessories with Promotion Code EXTRA10.

Jessica Simpson Aggie Bootie $54.99 ~~$119~~. Approach the season with stylish confidence in these sensational Aggie booties. Boots contain a Suede upper and, my favorite, fun back zip closure. These heals can be worn all winter long and carried over into summer. Great way to replace a classic pump.

Martin Handbag $39.95 ~~$69~~. Where would fashion be without my favorite website – JustFab? Who says everyday casual can’t look haute? How about taking that day back into the night. For your comfort, 95% of members who purchased this style recommend it. Over 240 reviews.

Treasure Doing Business Necklace Set $14.99 ~~$21.99~~. This assortment of golden necklaces will exude the kind of esteem you will appreciate. Ranging in length, this set of four accessories give off an eclectic yet ever-so-chic feel when worn all together! Style them with a classic suit or an edgy, printed skirt. Free returns and exchanges.

Chain Squeeze Bracelet $39.95 ~~$44.95~~. Gloriously glam, this chain link bracelet is something to hold onto. High polish curb chain bracelet featuring jungle-chic accents. It’s a jungle out there!

Rebecca Minkoff Small Enamel Stud Leather Cuff $54.99 ~~$118~~. Mix the glamorous edge of this Rebecca Minkoff™ cuff with a soft, feminine ensemble for the perfect mix of sugar and spice! Leather-covered silver or gold-tone cuff features bold, enamel-covered pyramid studs. Free shipping included.

Round Down Earrings Set $9.95 ~~$14.95~~. An all year round go-with-everything set. A pair of round studs featuring embossed details. Post backs, lightweight.

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the French Connection Jacket Outfit – Pin It
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the Winter Weekend Outfit – Pin It
the New Year’s Eve Outfit – Pin It
the Travel Airplane Outfit – Pin It
the Sweater Dress Outfit – Pin It
the Gold and Navy Outfit – Pin It
the Black Friday Themed Look – Pin It
the Casual Aztec Sweater – Pin It
the Thanksgiving Outfit – Pin It
the Kenneth Cole Dress Sale – Pin It
the Jessica Simpson Jacket Sale – Pin It
the Designer Corey Lynn Dress – Pin It

Whiskey & BBQ Meatballs Recipe – Football Gameday Appetizers

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January 29, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Pinterest, Recipe

Gameday Whiskey & BBQ Meatballs Recipe
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I have another fantastic appetizer for you to add to the menu of delicious finger foods at your next football gathering. These Whiskey and BBQ Meatballs are a perfect addition to your Superbowl party. Throw everything in the crock pot 5 hours before kick off and go do other things while the flavor settles. I love an easy meal!

Making your own barbecue sauce from scratch really imparts a unique taste and makes frozen store bought meatballs seem like homemade. If you love sweet southern bar-b-q sauces then this appetizer will definitely make it onto your entertaining menu again and again. Use your favorite whiskey to make your meatballs. This recipe makes 2 lbs of meatballs but could easily be doubled or tripled for a bigger batch. Bring them to parties, showers, tailgating events, potlucks, or any other event where there’s a crowd and you want to bring the best meat on the table.

Ingredients:

2 lbs. frozen meatballs
½ cup Whiskey
1 ½ cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup water
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Ground black pepper

Directions:

Place frozen meatballs in crock pot and cover with ingredients. Stir well.
Cook on low for 5-7 hours, stirring occasionally. At the 5 hour mark turn crock pot to warm so they are not too overcooked.

Helpful tip: Provide cups of toothpicks or plastic serving spears throughout your food table to make eating finger foods easier on your guests.

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Italian Caprese Garlic Bread Recipe – Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil

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January 25, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe

Italian Caprese Garlic Bread Recipe
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How about this twist on a Caprese Salad – Make Garlic Bread. Sure to please everyone as an Appetizer, Side or even Dinner Entree (just like a pizza!) Happy creating!

Ingredients:

1 loaf Italian Bread
4 tbsp softened Butter
3 cloves Garlic, minced
12 oz fresh Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
1/2 cup Balsamic Vinegar
3 medium Tomatoes, sliced
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1/3 cup Fresh Basil Leaf, chopped

Directions:

Add vinegar to small saucepan bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until reduced by half.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Preheat oven to 400.
Add minced garlic to butter and mix well.
Cut the loaf of bread in half lengthwise.
Butter the cut sides with the garlic butter.
Place on a baking sheet with the cut side up.
Place the mozzarella cheese slices on top of the bread.
Bake for about 12 minutes, until cheese is melted and edges are starting to brown.
Top with the sliced tomatoes.
Top tomatoes with chopped basil and salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle with balsamic reduction.
Cut into slices and serve.

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DIY Valentine Series – You’re a HOOT Owl Valentine

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January 24, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Valentine's Day

DIY Valentine Series – You’re a HOOT Owl Valentine Treat
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This sweet owl not only makes a pretty valentine to share with classmates but he holds yummy candy too! He is almost too cute to break open but I don’t think the little ones will have any problem investigating what’s inside. This craft is upcycling at it’s best – keep those empty toilet paper tubes (or paper towel rolls can be cut in half). Set up a little assembly line at your table, you and the kids can have these done in no time at all. Use wrapping or scrapbook paper to wrap you owls in a variety of designs or make them all the same. I personally like the 12×12 scrapbook paper because it comes in so many patterns and you can get 4 owls from each sheet. You could also fill these with erasers, rubber bracelets, lip gloss, temporary tattoos , small individual packages of goldfish, pretzels, or other little party favors instead of candy.

Supplies

FREE You’re a HOOT Printable
toilet paper rolls
scrapbook or wrapping paper
googly eyes
clear tape
glue
tissue paper
individually wrapped candy’s

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Directions:

Tape the bottom of the owl with scotch tape or clear packing tape.
Drop a small piece of tissue, or shredded paper in the tube to cover the sticky tape.
Cut paper to 5”x6” for each owl
Wrap paper around toilet paper tube and seal the back with clear tape
Fill with individual wrapped candy.
Fold front and back of paper, leaving the “sides” up for ears, secure with a piece of tape.
Glue on goggle eyes.
Cut a small triangle from yellow for the beak, glue beneath eyes.
Cut a triangle, circle or oval from contrasting paper, I squeezed an extra toilet paper tube into an oval shape and used it as a template to trace.
Glue wings to sides of owl.
Attach printable tag and your ready to go!