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A Sweet Thank You – Lemon Blueberry Cake Bread

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by Filed Under: Pinterest, Recipe

published date: May 26, 2012
modified datt: May 25,2012

As your family wraps up the school year it’s a great time to say thank you to the people who have lent a hand in your child’s school day.  Whether that’s teachers, volunteers, or a bus driver, a homemade treat always does the trick.  As teachers and mothers ourselves our hearts are full of gratitude for volunteers in our classrooms, and the educators of our children.

This Lemon Blueberry Cake Bread is sure to create sweet smiles and memories.

Bread Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ½ tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 ¼ cups blueberries

Bread Lemon Glaze:

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.  Spray 8 ½ x 4 ½ non stick loaf pan with cooking spray.  Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set to the side.  In a medium bowl, cream the butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until fluffy in consistency.  Add the eggs; beat well.  Add in the lemon zest.  Pour in the flour mixture alternating with the milk.  Gently fold in the blueberries.  Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

To add a glaze mix the sugar, lemon juice, and zest in a small saucepan.  Bring to a boil.  Using a fork, poke holes in the bread and pour glaze on top.  Allow to cool for 30 minutes.

 Simply download our thank you note, print on card stock paper, write a sweet message on the back, and attached to a cellophane wrapped yummy loaf!  For other end of the school year ideas visit us at  www.simplysprouteducate.com.


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Staples Engineer Prints $5 or less + Plus Family Portrait Idea under $20!

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Photo, Pinterest

published date: May 20, 2012
modified datt: May 20,2012

I came across this cool idea on Pinterest the other day and just had to share it with you!  It is a large-scale, large impact portrait idea for $20 or less, depending on your materials from Infarrantly Creative.

They used Staples Engineering Prints to reproduce the large image for just $5!  To get there, head to Staples and look under Copy & Print at the Engineering Prints.  Click ‘Get Started’ to upload an image and select your paper size.  Prices start at $1.99 for 18″ x 24″ and end at $4.99 for 36″ x 48″.  This paper is a lightweight paper and only comes in black and white.  You can select to pick it up in-store and pay nothing for shipping.

The projector featured in this project is the Aiptek Pocket Cinema and it’s pretty pricey!  You can try a making a homemade projector OR consider calling your library to see if they rent out projectors.  If they don’t, maybe see if you can borrow one from your office or someone else’s.

Head to my Pinterest for a look and instructions!  Very cool and a great deal!

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HOT Nutella Coupon – Print $1 Now and FREE Recipes

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by Filed Under: Coupons, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: May 06, 2012
modified datt: May 06,2012

Hurry to print this $1 off Nutella coupon before the prints run out!  If you love Nutella, this is a valuable coupon to have.

And if you’re looking for some recipes for your Nutella, take a look at FCL’s Pinterest Page: Nutella Recipes

Print your Nutella coupon now!

 

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Starfish Burlap Wreath

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest

published date: April 27, 2012
modified datt: April 26,2012

With summer vacation just around the corner, this beach inspired wreath will have your guests dreaming of sand between their toes. Look around the house to see if you have any past beach vacation souvenirs to get this simple and cute wreath started. Or the next time you’re at the beach encourage your children to collect items that you can turn into crafty keepsakes to remind the whole family of shoreline memories!

All you need is:

  • foam wreath form
  • ½ a yard of burlap cloth (cut into approximately 2 in. x 8 in. strips)
  • fish netting and sea shells from the craft store or your last beach vacation

To assemble the wreath, cut your burlap into strips. Simply tie the strips in knots around the wreath, until the whole wreath is covered. The tied strips will fray and not be perfectly the same, but we think that is what makes it cute! With a hot glue gun add any beach themed embellishments. It couldn’t be any simpler than that, and we hope that your beach dreams become reality real soon!

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Moss Covered Monogram Craft

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Education, Pinterest

published date: April 01, 2012
modified datt: March 31,2012

Is springtime buzzing with activity at your house? It sure is for us, so we thought we would bring you a simple but buzz worthy creation for your home.

All you’ll need is…

  • A wooden initial (first or last name will do!)
  • A sheet of moss (sold in sheets that are folded and bagged at your local craft store)
  • A hot glue gun
  • A craft knife
  • Embellishments such as bees, butterflies optional (found in the florist section of your local craft store)

Unfold the sheet of moss on a flat surface. We recommend laying down an old tablecloth. That makes cleaning up the moss debris easier! With a heated glue gun, outline the initial (the side that you want to cover with moss) with a fair amount of glue. Quickly, arrange your wooden initial on the sheet of moss face side down. Apply a little pressure to make sure the moss has adhered to the initial. Use an craft knife to trim away excess moss. Depending on the season, add embellishments to your initial. We couldn’t resist these little bumblebees. We didn’t have to glue them on; we just tucked their legs in the moss which allows for an easy change out later on. However, a spot of glue on an adornment wouldn’t hurt.

So quick and simple that you can buzz on to your next activity!

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Make Your Own Spring Grapevine Time Wreath

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by Filed Under: Crafts, Education, Pinterest

published date: March 22, 2012
modified datt: March 22,2012


Welcome Spring! I don’t know about you, but over at Simply Sprout we are loving the bursts of colors that springtime has to offer. Whether it be while enjoying some time outside (thank you daylight savings), at the produce stand, or even when welcoming guests in our homes. This unique grapevine wreath can’t help but catch your attention with its nontraditional, but awfully spring time vibe.

Things to gather:
All of ours were found at Hobby Lobby – get a 40% off coupon until 3/24

  • An oval grapevine wreath, an ode to the colorful and fun Easter egg.
  • Spray paint of your choice, but we sure hope you choose something bright and cheery!
  • Grosgrain ribbon to coordinate with your paint choice.
  • A wooden initial or other embellishment such as eggs, small bird nests, etc.

Spray paint the wreath with two to three coats of paint, and allow to dry. Loop ribbon around the top of the wreath and tie a bow. Hot glue a piece of ribbon to the back of your initial and tie it through larger bow.

For less than $10 you are going to have a lot of smiling front door guests!

Note: If visiting Michael’s, there is a 40% off coupon until 3/24.

For more springtime fun for your home and children, visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.


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Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread with Coconut Oil

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: February 23, 2012
modified datt: February 23,2012

Yellow Cake Mix Banana Bread

  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (use about 3 medium bananas)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix in a bowl the cake mix, bananas, eggs, oil, and nuts. Blend until there are no dry ingredients and everything is mixed well together
  3. Pour batter into a greased Bundt Pan.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and allow to cool completely.

Makes one large loaf.

Note: You can substitute the cake for white, chocolate or even butter pecan cake mix. You can also use vegetable oil or apple sauce instead of coconut oil.

Amazon has the Nutiva Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 15-Ounce Tubs (Pack of 2) reduced to $15.30 with Subscribe & Save. (What is Subscribe and Save?) This makes each container $7.50/each.

Find More Amazon Deals on Frugal Coupon Living. Head to Amazon for a look.

Note: Keep in mind that rices on Amazon change quickly and often.

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