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Extend the Life of Your Kids’ Clothes This School Year

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August 23, 2018 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Hate having to buy new clothes and shoes for your kids when they get stained? We found some great products you can use to extend the life of your kids’ clothes this school year!

Use this Kiwi Rain and Stain Protector to keep your kids’ shoes from staining or getting damaged from rain, making them last longer. Get this for $9.79.

Keep your kids’ clothes from going home with others with these No-Iron Write-On Clothing Labels. This is priced at $6.99.

Make your shoes look white again with this secret ingredient – Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water! I had no idea you could use this on your shoes! Get this for $6.64. Thanks, Jing!

These Mesh Laundry Bags are perfect for washing your delicates and keeping them safe. You can get a set of 5 of these bags for $7.96.

We air dry a lot of our clothes to prevent shrinkage, and we love these Clothes Pins with Hooks for our shower. Get a set of 12 of these hooks for $7.99.

And, these Tide To Go Pens are a necessity. I have one of these stian remover sticks in the living room side table drawer, in the kitchen island and one in the laundry room so I can immediabley apply it to a stain wherever I am! These are priced at $6.93.

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Inspiring Farmhouse Fall Decor

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August 23, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Thanksgiving

Inspiring Farmhouse Fall Decor on Frugal Coupon Living. Creative ideas for the Thanksgiving season including rustic metals, distressed woods, and orange and white pumpkins!

Inspiring Farmhouse Fall Decor

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This unpretentious style is distinctly all-American. Nodding to its homegrown roots, farmhouse style homes have a collected-over-time look, complete with old-school prints, distressed furnishings, and vintage finishes. When it comes to Farmhouse Decor, we never tire. From bedrooms to kitchens to porches, we have you covered for the fall and Thanksgiving season.

While putting together these beautiful Farmhouse Vignettes, we noticed some trending patterns. White pumpkins for sure. Use orange pumpkins to pop when you are using a neutral palette. Of course, pull from cursive and chalk lettering, rustic metals, and distressed woods. Pulling form the outside and bringing elements in the house is perfect for the fall season. Print in wheat, pine cones, cotton, stand out mums and of course pumpkins. No need to kill time carving. The pumpkin alone is a perfect touch.

We can’t wait to see the charm you bring to your home this fall with these fall decor ideas!

Bring in the outdoors with this DIY Pinecone Garland Tutorial. This is stuning over the fireplace but really would look great over a hutch too! | How to Decorate

Have a spot in your home that can be easily changed every season? We love how this hutch immediately pops with the added touch of orange pumpkins. | Paint Me Pink

This blogger did an amazing job. Get a step-by-step tutorial for this Farmhouse Pumpkin Bucket – I love how she added the age to the bucket! | A Night Owl

Adding a pillow to a bench or chair can make all the difference in fall foyer. We love the fall decor in this foyer. How sweet are those orange flowers, they really pull together with the pillows.| Home by Heidi

If white is your color, you want to see this fall home tour. I love the dinning room table fall vignette with white pumpkins and an old chippy watering can with neutral fall flowers. | Junk Chic Cottage

Follow this pumpkin vase tutorial to make your own Thanksgiving Farmhouse Centerpiece. | A Pumpkin and a Princess

I never knew what an Olive Bucket was but once I learned, I put on my list of things to have. We are loving these Mums in Olive Buckets. | On Sutton Place

I think I could scroll through pages an pages of this home tour, but for now I was inspired by the autumn porch decor. | Nesting with Grace

This foyer is different every holiday and today I am inspired by their fall decor… Chalkboards and Pumpkins! | Nest for Less

This table has a beautiful fall vignette. It’s amazing what you can pull together with just items from the outdoors. This fall floral bouquet is perfect for the table. | Vibeke Design

Turn a pumpkin into a garden with succulents! You would be surprised how easy this succulent tutorial is and how easy succulets are to maintain. We suggest washing the pumpkin with bleach before planting.| Simply Happen Stance

Nothing says fall more than pumpkins and apples – make this homemade apple wreath with this tutorial. | The Wood Grain Cottage

Do you have glass domes and cloches (a small translucent cover for protecting or forcing outdoor plants) that are hidden in the cabinent? Pull them out and stack the inside with pumpkins and gourds. | Craftberry Bush

How about this centerpiece? White pumpkins, naturally-shed antlers, dried hydrangeas, and votive candles – all in shades of pale! | Tone on Tone

To decorate around art without distracting it, swap bright colors for simple elements like these pinecones and wheat stalks. | Blesser House

Some might be had at hello, I was had at this Fall Coffee Table Vignette – beautiful! | Liz Marie Blog

Recreate this gorgeous vase of orange dahlias, bittersweet and an accent of pumpkins at the base as the centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. | Lady Lux

How precious is this DIY Sign for Fall? So easy and such a sweet touch of fall decor. | House by Hoff

Fit as many miniature pumpkins and gourds as you can into a glass lantern. Place on the porch, a table or near the fireplace. | Celebrate Mag

Transform unused mason jars into a Fall Craft. | Sincerely Jean

We also wanted to share with you some exciting Modern Farmhouse Fall Decor Finds.

Modern Farmhouse Fall Decor Finds

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Take your decor design to the table. Enjoy these 25 Inspirational Thanksgiving Tablescapes. Pin to Pinterest.

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31 Inspiring Halloween Mantles and Tablescapes

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August 23, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media

31 Inspiring Halloween Mantles and Tablescapes

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We love a decorated home. Any holiday, any occasion, any reason. These Mantles and Tables are inspiring for the Halloween season. Take a look at these spooky ideas, eerie scenes, and kid-inspired home ideas. There is something for all!

This Mantle of Curiosities has me shaking in my boots from Blackberry House. Using the vinyl on their mantle is creative, also like the recycled ladder with rats.

There is no denying the time and attention detail placed in this Mad Scientist Halloween Tablescape from The Happy Heather.

Bringing a mirror with a web and some simple black candles creates this Stylish Halloween Mantle from Inspired by Charm.

I thought for a second I was in a Pottery Barn Magazine for this Halloween Kid’s Table from Loralee Lewis. Such fun details and creativity!

I love the innocence of this Spooktacular Mantle from Pocket of Posies. It isn’t too scary and still matches her white living room. I get adding some battery operated candles at night would add some thrills.

Tom Kat Studio has an amazing Halloween Glam Table with touches of green, black, and purple.

You know, it doesn’t have to be too busy. Simplicity well thought out also makes a large statement like this Vintage Halloween Mantle from Lolly Jane.

Who would not love this Silly Halloween Tablescape from Glitterville Halloween. I love how everything has eyes!

Mix and Match both a Halloween and Autumn Mantle with fall leaves and gourds and spiders and crows from Sweet Something Design.

Finding Home Farms has an Elegant Spooky Tablescape. I love the crows on the plates.

Looking to buy some beautiful Halloween Decorations. Grandinroad has some amazing pieces. I love this mantle with pumpkins in the fireplace and a spiderwebbed bat runner.

These Spider Web Placemats are such much easier than you think. I love the way Delia Creates used a simple napkin, pumpkin and allowed this DIY Spider Web Craft to stand out!

Take a look at this Eclectic Halloween Mantle from Serendipity Redefined. I love the crow with the witch hat!

Hostess with the Mostess has a Vintage Style Halloween Buffet for her friendly kid-themed party.

Are you seeing red in this Halloween Mantle – so creepy. Idea on Homedit.

Your Halloween Tablescape doesn’t have to be eclectic. Try someting like this Witch Plate Charger and Table Runner Tutorial from Made in a a Day.

How creative is this Dollar Store Halloween Mantle from The Shabby Creek Cottage, the crooked frames are so unique!

To the Moon and Back has a creative Burlap Tablecloth Halloween Tablescape – Make sure to save the date for October 31st!

Landeelu used her own family to come up with this creative Halloween Mantles with Photos – I think the kids would love that!

Whimsical is the best way to describe this Witches Garden Halloween Party from A Fanciful Twist.

How about this Halloween Mantle with Profiles – I just love the dog! Source Unknown.

Once Upon a Plate has a Witch’s Cauldron Gift at each of her place settings on this Halloween Greetings Tablescape.

This Chalkboard Halloween Mantle is fun, I love the reclining skeleton. It also comes free Halloween Printables including a Boo Banner and Chalk Prints from Lillian Hope Designs.

Smarty Had a Party has a fun idea using Recycled Newspaper to create a Halloween Tablescape with DIY Newspaper Pomanders.

House by Hoff has a Simple Halloween Mantle with a tutorial on DIY Jack-o-Lantern Signs.

Beware of this Spiderweb Halloween Tablescape from the Tablescaper.

How eerie is the glow on this White Halloween Mantle on Cure Design Group. We love the dead twigs they brought in from the yard.

Use black construction paper or chalkboard paper for this Halloween Bat Centerpiece. Idea on Hester and Cook Instagram Page.

This Touch of Green Halloween Mantle from Positively Splendid is easy, simple, and not scary!

Take a look at this Crow Halloween Tablescape with Spider Cupcakes from Between Naps on the Front Porch.

Still need help with your Halloween Mantle? Take a look at this Step-by-Step Halloween Mantle Guide on Handmade Mood.

If you are going out for a night on the town collecting candy, you have to have the cutest backdrop for your Halloween photos. Take a look at these Boo-tiful Porch Halloween Ideas and Patio Inspiration. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our 31 Days of Kid’s Halloween Food Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our 31 FREE Halloween Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

We think these 31 Halloween Hacks & Tips are pretty fun too! Pin to Pinterest.

Folding Camping Wagon $119.99 + FREE Shipping

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August 23, 2018 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

If you’re looking for an easy way to take all your things to sports games or on camping trips without having to make several trips to your car, this folding wagon is a must-have. Today only, you can get this Folding Camping Wagon for just $119.99 + FREE shipping!

Not only can you use this when you go to games or on camping trips, but it’s perfect to take the grocery store, too. You can fold it up and stick it under you cart, and then pop it open and load up your bags to take them out to your car rather than taking the cart out and having to return it!

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Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes

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August 22, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes

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We have so much fun with our Halloween Food Crafts, that we had to make more! These With Hat Cupcakes don’t have to be for the kitchen expert. They are made with a box of chocolate cake mix and rather the fun is in the design. A typical box mix makes 18-24 cupcakes making this recipe perfect for a classroom or Halloween Party. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Dark Chocolate Fudge Cupcake Mix (eggs, water, oil)
Creamy vanilla “purple” frosting (or make your own with food coloring)
Yellow Icing with a Flat Tip
Wilton Green Icing with a Small Round Tip
Black Cupcake Liner
Decorating Bag
Large Star Decorating Tip
Chocolate Waffle Cones (we found OREO brand in our store)

Halloween Witch Hat Cupcakes

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Dark Chocolate Fudge Cupcake Mix (eggs, water, oil)
Creamy vanilla “purple” frosting (or make your own with food coloring)
Yellow Icing with a Flat Tip
Wilton Green Icing with a Small Round Tip
Black Cupcake Liner
Decorating Bag
Large Star Decorating Tip
Chocolate Waffle Cones (we found OREO brand in our store)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven and line a cupcake pan with your black cupcake liners.
Prepare your cake mix as directed on the box and fill your cupcake liners up halfway with your batter.
Bake as directed on box then let your cupcakes cool.
Cut the tip off your decorating bag and place your large star tip inside the bag.
Place your bag inside a tall glass/cup, fold the edges over the top of the glass/cup, and fill with your purple frosting.
Take the bag out of your glass/cup and twist the top of the bag (you can secure with a twisty tie if you’d like but not necessary.)
Place the tip onto the outside edge of your cupcake, apply pressure to the center of the bag, and frost in a swirl pattern till you get to the center of the cupcake, then quickly let off the pressure.
Break 1/5 of the cone off the top opening and gently press the cone pointy side up onto the frosting.
Use your yellow frosting with the flat tip and frost a flat line of frosting around the base of the waffle cone.
Now draw a square buckle on top of the yellow flat line

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Directions:

Preheat your oven and line a cupcake pan with your black cupcake liners.
Prepare your cake mix as directed on the box and fill your cupcake liners up halfway with your batter.
Bake as directed on box then let your cupcakes cool.
Cut the tip off your decorating bag and place your large star tip inside the bag.
Place your bag inside a tall glass/cup, fold the edges over the top of the glass/cup, and fill with your purple frosting.
Take the bag out of your glass/cup and twist the top of the bag (you can secure with a twisty tie if you’d like but not necessary.)
Place the tip onto the outside edge of your cupcake, apply pressure to the center of the bag, and frost in a swirl pattern till you get to the center of the cupcake, then quickly let off the pressure.
Break 1/5 of the cone off the top opening and gently press the cone pointy side up onto the frosting.
Use your yellow frosting with the flat tip and frost a flat line of frosting around the base of the waffle cone.
Now draw a square buckle on top of the yellow flat line.
Enjoy!

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Kids Science Experiments at Home | Baking Soda and Vinegar

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August 22, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Science Experiments at Home for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living. Take a look at the chemical reaction produced from baking soda and vinegar!

Kids Science Experiments at Home | Baking Soda and Vinegar

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The kids and I love to do crafts at home. Sometimes they enjoy it a little bit more than me! However, I try to be a good mother and do what I can to create excitement at home that is minimal and is an easy clean up. The former teacher in me, also makes sure the activity has some education involved. This baking soda and vinegar experiment is creative, crafty and something you as a mother can walk away from as they have fun playing with the patterns and colors – I think you can get away with telling them it is art!

So a quick description so you and your child understand what is going on. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and vinegar (acetic acid) react with each other because of an acid-base reaction. One of the products this reaction creates is carbon dioxide, which creates all the fizzing as it escapes the solution.

Hey Mom! Did you know that you can unclog a drain with baking soda and vinegar! Pour a pot of boiling hot water down your drain and then ad about 1/2 cup of baking soda. Let that sit for a bit. After, pour 1 cup vinegar and 1 cup very hot water. Cover your drain with a plug to keep the chemical reaction going down. Let sit 5 to 10 minutes and flush out with more hot boiling water!

Baking Soda and Vinegar

Supplies:

Directions:

Separate your baking soda evenly into 3 bowls, 1 cup in each.
Add several drops of food coloring to each bowl to turn each cup of baking soda a different color.
Mix your baking soda and food coloring together, you will have to use your fingertips as the food coloring tends to clump together.
Pour your colored baking soda into your baking pan and lightly shake the pan so it spreads out evenly.
Place your straw into your bottle of vinegar, place your finger tip on the top of the straw to hold the vinegar inside the straw, lift over to the pan of baking soda, and release your finger.
You will notice the reaction of the vinegar combining with the baking soda.

Extension:

When baking soda and vinegar are combined they create an chemical reaction. Baking soda is a bicarbonate and vinegar is an acetic acid it creates carbon dioxide and water.

Have the kids place the vinegar where the colors connect too, do they mix together and make new colors?

Take a look at our Balloon Blow Up Experiment with Baking Soda and Vinegar! Have fun!

Have fun with science! Take a look at these Five Minute Science Experiments for Kids you can do in your home! Pin to Pinterest and save for later!

Also take a look at these Easy Borax Recipes! Make creative crafts. The kids will never realize they are learning! Pin to Pinterest.

Fall Farmhouse Decor from $10

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August 22, 2018 by FCL Filed Under: Online Shopping

Fall is just around the corner, and if you’re looking for seasonal decor for your farmhouse-themed home, we have some great pieces of Fall Farmhouse Decor from $10 that you’re going to want!

If you love Rae Dunn items, you’re going to want these kitchen towels in your life. Get these Rae Dunn Inspired Fall Kitchen Towels for $10.

How cute are these crocheted pumpkins?? I totally need them for my house. Get this Set of 3 White Pumpkins for $21.

This Farm Fresh Pumpkins For Sale Sign blends into farmhouse decor perfectly. This is available in several background and lettering colors for $19.99.

If you want a different style sign for your home, you may like this Farm Fresh Pumpkins Sign. This is the perfect addition to your mantel or accent table, and it’s priced at $16.76.

How cute is this Thankful Galvanized Bucket? It’s perfect for holding mini pumpkins or any other things you want to display. Get this for $30.

And, if you love cutout words, you’ll want this Thankful Word Cutout for your fall decor. This is priced as low as $28.

Grab these Fall Farmhouse Decor items to add to your fall decor!

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Leather Messenger Bags on Sale as low as $37.49

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August 22, 2018 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

If you’ve been wanting a bag to carry your laptop and other work items in, we have some nice deals on gorgeous leather bags for you today. Get these Leather Messenger Bags on sale for as low as $37.49.

This Leather Canvas Messenger Bag is totally different than the others because of its two-toned look, and it’s a steal a just $37.49 (reg. $150). That’s a 75% discount!

This Rugged & Distressed Leather Laptop Bag is oil rubbed and has a distressed leather look with a canvas strap. This is 51% off at $48.74 (reg. $100).

And, if you like crossbody bags (like me!), you’ll want to grab this Leather Messenger Laptop Briefcase Crossbody Bag. This has a rugged, vintage look that I love. Grab this for $67.49 (reg. $150) – 55% off!

Hurry to grab your leather messenger bags while they’re on sale!

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