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DIY Gift Wrap Box Tutorial – Present Made from Reynolds Box

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September 25, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: December 17, 2013
modified datt: September 25,2015

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DIY Gift Wrap Box Tutorial – Present Made from Reynolds Wrap Box
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Not only are they thrifty-but these boxes are a perfect size and shape for filling with Christmas goodies. Rescue your aluminum foil, and saran wrap boxes from the recycle bin and put them to work for you-creating a lovely and unique gift. A simple but thoughtful gift for a teacher, hair dresser, dog groomer, neighbor, as a hostess gift or put one in the mailbox to thank your faithful mail carrier. You can fill it with small cookies, candies, nuts, mints, clementines or it would even be a fun for a child filled with small toys. This would also make a great project to include your child in creating- use plain brown shipping wrap and let them color, stamp or place stickers to cover the box prior to wrapping.

Supplies Needed:

  • Aluminum or Plastic wrap box
  • wrapping paper
  • ribbon, raffia, or string
  • tissue paper
  • glue stick
  • scissors
  • 2 brads

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Directions:

  1. Start by removing the blade from your box.
  2. Lay the box on wrapping paper, loosely wrap and cut the paper so that it is slightly- about 1” longer than box all around.
  3. Spread glue all over the top flap of the box.
  4. Press paper onto box, smoothing out all air bubbles- leaving excess paper inside the box that reaches into the “cavity” of the box, where your treats will go.
  5. Glue the next section of the box, and continue all the way around, pressing out the bubbles as you go.
  6. Glue the inside flap and again press the paper down.
  7. Fold the box ends inward, like you would a present, as in the photo-secure with glue.
  8. Use a hole punch to make a hole in the center of the top flap, and close to the bottom at the base of the box.
  9. Insert a brad and secure it by spreading the tines open.
  10. Place a layer of tissue paper in the bottom of the box.
  11. Fill box with desired filler.
  12. Tie ribbon or raffia to one brad to secure it, wrap around the other end several times to hold closed.
  13. Top with a bow and gift tag to complete your gift.

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Check out these other Recipes:

  • IBC Root Beer Reindeer – Rudolph Bottle Tutorial
  • Snowmen Milk Bottles
  • Chocolate Covered Cherries Cordial Cupcakes
  • Salted Caramel Recipe
  • Snowmen Rice Krispies
  • Peppermint Snowmen Sticks
  • Chocolate Cherry Mice
  • Gingerbread Men Cookies
  • Santa Hat Cupcakes
  • Gluten FREE Peanut Butter Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
  • Pumpkin Popcorn balls with FREE Label
  • Cinnamon Dolce Syrup Recipe – Just like Starbucks
  • Gifts in a Jar Ideas
  • Pumpkin Spice Coffee Frappuccino Recipe
  • Copy-Cat Starbucks Recipes
  • Copy-Cat Restaurant Recipes
  • Round-Up of Copy Cat Cracker Barrel Recipes

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550+ Online Classes $20 or Less for a Limited Time on Craftsy!

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September 25, 2015 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Crafts

published date: September 25, 2015
modified datt: September 25,2015

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Starting today, and for a limited time only, Craftsy offers a flash sale on their online courses.  Choose from over 550 Craft Classes and get each for $20 or less. Most of these classes include: video lessons, Class materials, Hours of close-up instruction and virtual classroom instruction.

Craftsy provides education and tools  to bring your creativity to life.  Craftsy offers hundreds of classes in quilting, sewing, knitting, cake decorating, art, photography, cooking and more.  Craftsy’s  instructional classes allow you to learn at your own pace with easy-to-follow HD video lessons led by some of the world’s best instructors.

Head to Craftsy today to check out this sale and learn your craft, your way and when, where and how you like it.

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Finish Line: Kids’ Shoes as low as $13.99 (Skechers, Reebok and More)

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September 23, 2015 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Fashion

published date: September 23, 2015
modified datt: September 23,2015

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Here is an awesome discount on Kids shoes!  Right now Finish Line has kids’ shoes for as much as 50% off.  You can find shoes for as low as $13.99.  Some of the brands included in this sale are: Skechers, Reebok, Nike, Converse and more.  You can search for boy, girl and by size.  Certain items qualify for free shipping, otherwise shipping starts at $6.99.

Find more Fashion deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Scented JELL-O Playdough Recipe

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September 23, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Education, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Video, You Tube

published date: May 21, 2015
modified datt: September 23,2015

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Scented JELL-O Playdough Recipe

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We’ve got the perfect summer afternoon activity for your crew, JELL-O Scented Playdough.  It’s fun, yummy smelling, and simple.  Your kids will be begging to help with the measuring, stirring, and of course playing.  So pass out the rolling pins, cookie cutters, and have some fun!

JELL-O Scented Playdough Recipe

  • 1 Cup Flour
  • 1 Cup Warm Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Cream of Tarter
  • 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil (replace with Essentail Oils)
  • 1 Package of JELL-O

Mix and enjoy!

Visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com for ideas about how to make summer play educational and full of memories.

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Don’t forget Frugal Coupon Living has a fun You Tube Video on How to Make Playdough. The video below does not add the JELL-O, and makes the recipe over the stove.

Also check out these Pool Noodle Ideas and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

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Also a favorite, Rainy Day Activities. Pin to Pinterest.

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Snapfish Penny Photo Sale TODAY – $1 for 100 Photo Prints!

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September 23, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Online Shopping, Photo

published date: September 23, 2015
modified datt: September 23,2015

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I always love the Snapfish Penny Photo Sale. TODAY ONLY head to Snapfish and get 100 prints for $1.

Use the Following Code at Checkout:

  • PENNYSEP

Shipping is about $6 or $.07 per print, this is a low price!

Code expires TODAY 9/23/15.

Remember, new Snapfish accounts get 40 prints for signing up.  Accounts are based on email addresses.

Find more Photo Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.


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FREE Edible Arrangements Salted Caramel Banana Bites or Apple Truffles Today

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September 23, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Free

published date: September 23, 2015
modified datt: September 23,2015

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I have a yummy freebie for all of you with an Edible Arrangements nearby! TODAY grab a 
FREE Edible Arrangements Salted Caramel Banana Fruit Truffles or Apple Fruit Truffles  – YUMMY, 7 come in a box!

I LOVE Edible Arrangements, so I’m super excited about this!

You can also grab 50% off a Salted Caramel Banana and Apple Fruit Truffles 30-count Box!

This deal is valid today – September 23, 2015.

Find more Freebies on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Sweet N’ Sassy Buffalo Wings Recipe – Football Gameday Appetizers

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September 23, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Pinterest, Recipe

published date: January 01, 2014
modified datt: September 23,2015

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Gameday Sweet N’ Sassy Buffalo Wings Recipe
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Day 2 of our Superbowl Party food series and here is a popular party standby- Buffalo Wings. Football parties generally mean appetizers, dips, chips, and other finger foods- its hard to serve a full sit down meal when noone is sitting down for all the shouting they are doing at the t.v. But buffalo wings are perfect for a one handed hold while waving your other at a bad call. These Sweet N Sassy Buffalo Wings will “fly” right off the serving platter, sweet with a spicy little kick. The combination of sugary sweetness and heat is so delicious they don’t even need a breading, we just cook these wings up naked. Add more hot sauce if you really like the heat! With just a few common ingredients needed and less than 30 minutes to prepare this is a great recipe. Whether you are hosting your own party or need something to bring to on-a dish like this is a perfect addition to gameday flavors! Serve next to traditional buffalo wings and dips.

Ingredients:

  • 2.5 bag of chicken wings, thawed
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 2/3 cup of brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. Hot Sauce
  • canola or vegetable oil

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl toss stick of butter, brown sugar and hot sauce. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a deep fryer or in a large pan on stove to 375°
  3. Carefully place wings in oil, there should be enough oil to just cover wings, be careful not to over crowd the pan so wings will cook evenly.
  4. Fry wings for 10-15 minutes, until they start to brown.
  5. Remove wings from oil, and lay on a plate lined with paper towel to drain for 1 minute.
  6. Place still hot wings in large bowl with butter, brown sugar, hot sauce mixture and toss well to coat completely. No need to even melt butter unless you wish, the hot wings will melt the butter as it coats.
  7. Repeat steps with all wings until done.
  8. Serve with ranch, or other creamy dip.

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


Don’t forget these other Football Gameday Appetizers:

  • Filet Mignon Bites with Bernaise Sauce – Pin it to Pinterest
  • Kickin’ Queso Dip RecipeKickin’ Queso Dip Recipe – Pin it to Pinterest
  • Tater Skins Recipe – Pin it to Pinterest
  • Whiskey & BBQ Meatballs Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Fifty Yard Line Guacamole Dip Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Brownie Footballs Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Coffee-Cocoa Rice Krispie Treats Recipe – Pin to Pinterest

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Shopko: 50% off Halloween Costumes and Free Shipping!

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September 23, 2015 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Halloween

published date: September 23, 2015
modified datt: September 23,2015

Screen Shot 2015-09-23 at 8.19.22 AMThe deals on Halloween costumes are starting to roll out.  As usual, the best discounts are available early.  Right now Shopko offers 50% off their entire Halloween costumes section plus you also get free shipping.  Items are really reflect the 50% off discount.  But use the coupon code SPOOKYFS to grab free shipping on your order.

There are many choices for the entire family, Disney, Super Hero, Minions, Star Wars and so much more!  Find more Halloween deals and Ideas on Frugal Coupon Living.

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I am a wife, mother, daughter, blogger, teacher, friend – a woman of many different hats. My delights are my husband, my five kids, reading, shopping, and spending time with friends and family. I am a Florida girl transferred to the heart of the DC-Metro area. I'm glad you're here! Learn more about Ashley.

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