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7 Ideas for Summer Fun with Your Kids

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April 29, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Summer

published date: April 29, 2012
modified datt: April 28,2012

Every year kids and parents look forward to summer vacation, but a few days spent cooped up in the house can make everyone a little crazy. If this sounds familiar, check out these seven ideas for summer fun.

1. Make a T-shirt

Most kids love to make crafts, but crayons and construction paper get boring after a while. Instead of pulling out the art supplies, head to
your local store or garage sale and purchase some inexpensive, solid-colored t-shirts. Kids can use fabric or acrylic paint, markers, dye or just about anything to make a shirt that they can wear proudly. You can also do this with hats or visors and inexpensive canvas sneakers.

2. Go on a Picnic

Enjoying the great outdoors is a must during the summer, and one of the easiest ways to do that is by going on a picnic. Gather your kids up to make a menu and get them involved with the cooking and preparation. Assign each child an important job to do (gather silverware, make sandwiches, count juice boxes), and pick a table at your favorite park or even a sunny spot in your own backyard where you can enjoy your meal. As an added bonus, you and the kids can bake cookies or cupcakes for your excursion.

3. Have a Scavenger Hunt

This one is great for new readers who need to keep their skills sharp during the long weeks spent away from school and can be as easy or as
elaborate as you would like. Simply make a list of common items your kids can find in your house or yard. These might include a rock, a coin, a red toy, a blue crayon – you get the idea. If your kids can’t yet read, draw pictures or cut them from magazines. Have a prize ready for whomever finds all of the items.

4. Arrange a Reading Contest

This one helps your kids stay on top of their education and it can be fun, too. Set up a goal number of books and any other rules you may
want to include (such as books must be at least 20 pages long) and whenever your little readers reach a certain milestone reward them with stickers, trips to their favorite parks, sweet treats or movie night. Save the biggest reward for the largest number of books.

5. Go Camping Inside

This one doesn’t involve a tent or even the outdoors. Allow your kids to set up camp in your living or family room by bringing pillows,
blankets, sleeping bags and a bag of their favorite toys, books and snacks. Pop some popcorn and put a movie in the DVD player to add some extra fun.

6. Have Your Own Summer Olympics

Summer is a great time of year to get your kids moving, and what better way to do that than having an Olympic-style competition? This
isn’t your average Olympics, though. Depending on how much money you want to spend, you will have to get creative with your competitions – three-legged races and egg and spoon races are always fun. You can set up obstacle courses with lawn furniture and use items such as beanbags, water balloons and bubbles to create other competitions. Just don’t forget medals or rewards for the winners.

7. Volunteer at Your Local Animal Shelter

This idea is inexpensive and can teach your child about helping others. Most animal shelters allow people to come walk or play with the homeless pets. Just be sure you check ahead of time to make sure there are no age requirements for volunteers.

Allison Smart loves planning summer activities for her family, which includes her husband, Mike, and three kids, Luke, Matt, and Sara. A
favorite family activity is boating at the nearby lake. When they needed a good rate on their boat insurance, Allison and Mike looked no
further than http://www.boatinsurance.org/

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Starfish Burlap Wreath

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April 27, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living 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!

Visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.


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Closed. Giveaway: Four $25 Gift Cards to Cool Cuts 4 Kids

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April 22, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Giveaways

published date: June 22, 2011
modified datt: April 22,2012

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations goes to Kim, Sunnie, Kelly, and Eileen.

Going to the doctor, dentist or even getting a hair cut can be intimidating for a child. Creating an environment that is friendly, warm, and captivating can make this process something children find entertaining and fun.

Cool Cuts 4 Kids, the nation’s largest salon chain for kids, boasts about their kid-friendly atmosphere and their specially-trained staff.  Cool Cuts 4 Kids stylists are trained to work with children’s temperament, sensory sensitivity, and special needs. While waiting for a hair cut, your children can warm up to their new setting with their special entertainment zones. Engage your child with movies, video games, and more.

If this is your child’s first hair cut, Cool Cuts 4 Kids gives you a certificate with your child’s lock of hair to create a lasting memory. You also can grab one of their magnetic picture frames to place that “first” experience in your home – don’t forget your camera!

Cool Cuts 4 Kids loves loyal members. To treat those that keep returning they have a FREE Rewards Club you can join. Earn points for visits.

  • Earn 1 Point for Every Service $11.95 or more
  • Get Rewards coupons in your email inbox when you hit 4, 8, or 13 points
  • Get 20% off the day you join
  • Get 10% off Cool Cuts 4 Kids Hair Products
  • Get 5% off all other haircare products
  • Get  notices of promotions and fun specials coming

Walk-ins or appointments are accepted.

Find a location near you (in the upper right.) Be sure to pick up the $5 off coupon when you spend $11.95+. Coupon expire 7/31/11.

Right now, Cool Cuts 4 Kids is giving FOUR Frugal Coupon Living Readers a $25 Gift Card. Pair that with the$5 coupon above!

To Enter the Giveaway:

You can enter up to four times – that would mean, leave one to four comments.  You do not have to enter more than once but you DO have to complete the first entry to enter with choices two through four. Read more about how to enter giveaways.

1.) What makes a great hair cut experience for your child?

Additional Optional Entries:

2.) Sign up for Frugal Coupon Living Emails. You must confirm your subscription!

3.) Share on Facebook about this giveaway. While there make sure to like Frugal Coupon Living.  Leave a message below telling me that you did.

4.) Share on Twitter While here make sure to follow @FrugalCouponMom. Leave a message below letting me know that you did.

This giveaway ends on Wednesday, June 29 midnight ET. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 72 hours to respond. If I do not hear from the winner by that time, a new winner will be selected

Please Note: Email entries will not be accepted. If you are reading this giveaway in a reader or in your inbox, please select the post to direct yourself over to the site. Due to time constraints, I am not able to enter email, Twitter, or Facebook entries on my own. Thanks!

Disclosure: I was not compensated for this giveaway.  All opinions expressed are my own and should not be substituted as your own.


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FREE Audible & Audio Books – How I Find Time to Read!

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April 18, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Entertainment, Free

published date: October 01, 2011
modified datt: April 18,2012

I have told many of you my secret for reading books.

1.) I don’t have time to sit with a book.
2.) I don’t like to purchase books.

My Solution = BOOKS ON CD or Audible.com.

I LOVE books on Audio. I just finished two – “Water for Elephants” and Beth Moore’s “When Godly People Do UnGodly Things.” One being entertainment or fiction, another being spiritual and self-help.

I listen to books in the car, when I am cooking, when I am falling asleep. EVERY SECOND I CAN GET.

Where do I get Audio Books? I often get books at my library. I grab the CD version of the book, upload it to my iPod and then erase it when I am done listening. This was not always working for me, though, because my library did not carry Audios of many of the books I wanted to read.


Get 1 free audiobook credit at audible.com!

My Newest Find: Audible.com. Right now when you sign up you get a FREE 30 day trial PLUS you get one FREE book. I decided to keep mine beyond the trial and then each month I get 1 credit or one FREE book download. TOTALLY worth it to me.

I REALLY encourage you to try Audible.com. If worse comes to worse, you cancel your trial within the 14 day period and end up with one FREE Audio Read. If you decide to keep the membership, may $14.95/month. Members also have a section for FREE audio downloads, so during your trial or subscription you could stock up.

To remember to cancel your Audible membership, place a reminder on your phone, your calendar, and perhaps on your bathroom mirror as a post it.

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The Duggars | A Love That Multiplies $8 shipped or FREE on Audible.com

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April 18, 2012 by FrugalCouponLiving Filed Under: Amazon, Entertainment, Free, Online Shopping

published date: November 10, 2011
modified datt: April 18,2012

I’m certain I won’t have 20 kids and we may not run our family exactly like the Duggars; but I like watching 19 Kids and Counting (about to be 20) and observing how calm Michelle seems in the middle of chaos!  I can definitely work on using a little more sugar and less vinegar sometimes as a mom.

Right now, you can get their most recent book: A Love That Multiplies: An Up-Close View of How They Make it Work for just $8 for the hardback. You’ll get free shipping with Prime too!

OR, get it FREE with a Free Trial of Audible!   I LOVE books on Audio. I just finished two – “Water for Elephants” and Beth Moore’s “When Godly People Do UnGodly Things.” One being entertainment or fiction, another being spiritual and self-help. I listen to books in the car, when I am cooking, when I am falling asleep. EVERY SECOND I CAN GET.

Get 1 free audiobook credit at audible.com!

Right now when you sign up at Audible.com, you get a FREE 30 day trial PLUS you get one FREE book (consider getting the Duggar book). I decided to keep mine beyond the trial and then each month I get 1 credit or one FREE book download. TOTALLY worth it to me.

I REALLY encourage you to try Audible.com. If worse comes to worse, you cancel your trial within the 14 day period and end up with one FREE Audio Read. If you decide to keep the membership, may $14.95/month. Members also have a section for FREE audio downloads, so during your trial or subscription you could stock up.

Make sure to take a look at all the FREE Kindle reads too!

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Giveaway – White Cloud Facial Tissues

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April 8, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Giveaways, Review

published date: April 08, 2012
modified datt: April 08,2012

I shared with you earlier that something Smarter Just Popped Up from White Cloud. In February, Great Value Brand facial tissues with a new White Cloud Facial Tissue Line in 928 Walmart locations! These new facial tissues will come in different options – 2 ply, 3 ply supreme and 3 ply supreme with lotion. The packs come in both cubes, flats and even multi-packs which range from $.84 to $5.98 in Suggested Retail Value – no breaking the budget!

Right now, on White Clould’s Facebook page, pick up a $.50 off a 90 count pack. This makes a flat 90 count pack only $.34! This is a HUGE saving – over 50% off the Suggested Retail Price. It gives you a GREAT reason to try it out! This coupon is available through 9/3/12.

What has White Cloud Done? White Cloud has studied quality and design. They have created premium tissues and added 16 fun designs perfect for any room of the house.  Best of all, the packages are affordable. Staying within White Cloud’s slogan, “The Smart Alternative®” – expect the same quality and value has you have seen before in other White Cloud products.

If you are NOT in one of these 900 Walmart Test Market Locations, don’t worry!  You can print a coupon for a bath tissue or paper towel product. Just enter your zip code to find out if you are in one of these 900 test market locations. You can also check it out in their Store Locator.

White Cloud has teamed up with Frugal Coupon Living and is giving FIVE LUCKY Frugal Coupon Living Readers a give package of 6 of the New White Cloud Facial Tissues (3 boxes of 3-Ply Supreme and 3 boxes of 3-Ply Supreme with Lotion.)

Learn more on White Cloud’s Website. Be sure to also follow White Cloud on Twitter and Facebook.

Something Smarter Just Popped Up from White Cloud!

To Enter the Giveaway:

You can enter up to two times – that would mean, leave one or two comments. Read more about how to enter giveaways.

1.) Tell me what you look for when purchasing facial tissue.

Additional Optional Entries:

2.) Sign up for Frugal Coupon Living Emails. You must confirm your subscription!

This giveaway ends on Friday, April 13, 2012 midnight ET. The winner will be contacted via email and will have 48 hours to respond. If I do not hear from the winner by that time, a new winner will be selected. Note winners may not receive the facial tissue box that they voted upon in their first entry.

Please Note: Email entries will not be accepted. If you are reading this giveaway in a reader or in your inbox, please select the post to direct yourself over to the site. Due to time constraints, I am not able to enter email, Twitter, or Facebook entries on my own. Thanks!

Disclosure: For this post, I was compensated for my Review. All opinions expressed are my own and should not be substituted as your own.



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Moss Covered Monogram Craft

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April 1, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living 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!

For more activities to do with your busy bees at home, visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.


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FREE Lollipops or Jelly Beans, Great for Easter or Magic Jelly Bean Garden

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March 25, 2012 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Free, Online Shopping

published date: March 25, 2012
modified datt: March 24,2012

 

Have you heard of Magic Jelly Beans? Plant Jelly Beans in the garden and they grow to become Lollipops!

Right now, get FREE Lollipops from Vitacost with your $10 Credit. Sign up and get your “source code” via email for $10 on your purchase.

I shared with you the deal on Lollipops, but I also found a Jelly Bean deal.

Your Purchase:

5 Yummy Earth Organic lollipops item # 890146001012 $2.17 or $10.85
Use $10 source code at checkout
= $5.84 shipped (like $1.17 per bag!)

Note: S&H is $4.99 or FREE if you spend $49.

If you have to use my email address in the referral box for the $10 credit, it is  frugalcouponliving@gmail.com.   Head to Vitacost for a look.

Don’t forget the CVS deal for FREE Jelly Beans – Can be a MONEYMAKER too!

Photo Credit: Pretend Party and Play

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