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Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft for a Tea-rrific Mom

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Mother's Day, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring

Have a TEA-rrific mom? This Beau-TEA-ful handmade Tea Cup Mothers Day Card Craft is a precious activity for the kids or makes an adorable invitation to a tea party! Mom will love this Mother’s Day Craft for Kids!

Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft

Who doesn’t love the chance to celebrate Mom? (And as a mom myself, of course I’m totally unbiased!) Regardless of how much I love having a special day dedicated to moms everywhere, kids get so excited to express their appreciation and love for their moms, too. If your house’s day-to-day activities get as hectic as mine do, you’ll know there’s just not much time typically to stop and say how much we appreciate each other.

I know you all love our Mother’s Day resources as much as I love the holiday — one of our more popular posts is our Mother’s Day Preschool Crafts. Since you all loved those curated Mother’s Day craft ideas, we wanted to come up with something creative and craft our own Mother’s Day Card Craft! This Teacup Mother’s Day Card Craft is for a tea-rrific mom! I mean, whose mom doesn’t love relaxing with a hot cup of tea? Best of all, it’s simple and easy for the kids to create on their own or with Dad’s supervision. This Mother’s Day Card Craft uses upcycled egg cartons, scrapbook paper, and pipe cleaners. Even with it’s humble supplies, this Mother’s Day card for kids looks so impressive. Mom is sure to appreciate all the crafting work that goes into this special Mother’s Day craft!

Be sure to pick up our favorite tea bags! We think your mom will love them too – they make an amazing gift and perfect accompaniment to this Mother’s Day card craft!

Want to really take the tea theme to the next level on Mother’s Day? Have a Beau-TEA-ful Mother’s Day incorporating some of these Tea Party Ideas! Throw Mom a tea party with beautiful decorations, table settings, and tasty treats to make her day truly special.

Supplies:

1 Cardboard Egg Carton
Watercolor Paints
1 Sheet White Cardstock Paper
2 Sheets Patterned or Colored Paper (scrapbook paper)
1 White Pipe Cleaner
2 Pipe Cleaners, any color
Hot Glue Gun
2 Tea Bags
Scissors

Directions:

1. First, cut 2 pieces of cardstock about 4”x 6” in size and cut 2 pieces of patterned/colored paper about 3”x 5” in size. We used white card stock and colored scrapbook paper.

2. When you have your paper cut, center each piece of patterned paper on top of each white piece, and glue down on them. These are your two cards.

3. Grab your egg carton. Use the bottom part of the egg carton and cut 2 of the egg holders from the end of the egg carton. Cut off one side of each egg holder, making sure to leave the other 3 sides intact. When you lay it down on the flat cut off side, it will look like a little round cup.

4. Once your teacups are cut, use the watercolors to paint each little egg holder cup any color you choose, we used blue and purple. Let these dry for a few minutes.

5. While your tea cups are drying, cut 2 pieces of the white pipe cleaners each about 3” long. Cut 1 piece each of the colored pipe cleaners about 3” long. Twist a white piece with each colored piece so you now have 2 pieces that looked striped.

6. Make each one into a small handle shape and glue each one to the egg holder cups. I glued one end on the inside top, and the other end to the outside so they look like cup handles.

7. Glue each teacup with the flat cutout side down onto the cards. Put one of the tea bags into each little cup and let the string dangle over it.

These make cute cards for Mother’s Day or anytime! They would be SO fun for a tea party, too!

Have a TEA-rrifc mom? These Beau-TEA-ful handmade Tea Cup Mothers Day Card Craft is precious activity for the kids or makes a sweet invitation to a tea party! #MothersDay #FrugalCouponLiving

This Tea Cup Mother’s Day Card Craft is great for preschool kids and other school aged kids. We also think you will enjoy our Mother’s Day Preschool Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

We are pretty crazy over these DIY Ideas for Mother’s Day. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Muffins with Mom Ideas and Muffins with Mom Printable Invite! Pin to Pinterest.

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20 Creative Ways to Enjoy a Spring Break Staycation

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring, Travel

Vacation from home! Check out the 20 best staycation ideas to enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. We’ve included staycation ideas you can easily drive to and ways to have fun on vacation right from the comfort of your home. Have fun!

Spring Break Staycation Ideas

You don’t need to shell out money to create a fun spring break vacation for the kids! This year and last year showed us that it’s important to learn how to have fun from the comfort of our homes. While we didn’t have much of a choice, we now know that it’s totally possible to have a blast without jet setting anywhere.

Whether you’re looking for creative ideas for your child’s spring break, activities for the summer, or just a few fun ideas for a long weekend, you’ll love these easy and frugal staycation ideas. Enjoy a holistay within your hometown and browse these 20 kid-approved activities!

From stargazing, to camping out in your backyard, to museum scavenger hunts and more, these Spring Break Staycation ideas are the best ways to make a vacation from home special!

What is a staycation?

Not all of us have the budget or willingness to take the family on a vacation every spring. Staycations bring all the fun of a great vacation into your very own home or hometown. They typically involve extra special activities that you might do when you’re on a real vacation, like camping in your own backyard or setting up a kiddie pool in the backyard.

Whatever your reason for enjoying these staycation ideas, let us know how much you love them in the comments!

Family Staycation Kit Digital Download

Looking for some fun ideas for a staycation at home? Grab this free Staycation Printable Pack to make it FEEL like your family is on a real vacation! Play tourist in your own town with these stay at home vacation ideas including a bucket list, menu planner, printable postcards, room keys, room numbers & more.

Add in the Science

Staycation ideas can be educational, too! During the week, have a day at home. Add in as many five minute science experiments as you can. The kids will have tons of fun getting to play scientist for the day!

Backyard Movie Theater

Pop some popcorn, plop together some pillows, put up a tent, string some lights… whatever it takes to make the coolest at home movie theater in your yard. Follow this DIY Backyard Movie Screen (from Simply Sprout) or pick up an outdoor movie screen for your evening.

Play Tourist

Play tourist in your hometown. Start by visiting your city’s visitor center and get creative with what new activities can fill your day. What new things do you want to see? Where haven’t you explored before? To really make your staycation fancy, book a hotel room for the night! Search places like Groupon for discounts and savings.

Baking Championship

Host a kids baking championship! Invite your kids’ friends or neighborhood pals to up the ante. Fill a basket with interesting ingredients for them to use or let them search the web for a recipe they want to make. You judge, determine the winner, and get to eat the food all at the same time… sounds like you’re winning! Adorable ideas for a baking party or championship from ikatbag.

Backyard Fire Pit

Make your entire dinner with just your fire pit! Can you tell we love food-related staycation ideas? Find camping recipes and make everything without using your kitchen. Two recipes we recommend are Camping Hot Dogs and Campfire S’mores Cones.

Go Geocaching

This activity is so fun, it will fill your whole day! Geocaching is the act of hunting for and finding hidden objects using GPS coordinates. Download the app and find hidden “treasure” in your town’s area. Learn more about how to geocache as a family on Frugal Mom, Eh.

Arts & Crafts Day

Host a whole day dedicated to arts and crafts! Take a look at some of these ideas – upcycled cereal box crafts, paint chip crafts, and rainy day activities. You also could pick up a craft supply set for a bunch of resources to help you get creative.

Picnic and a Discussion

Deepen relationships and learn a new fun fact about your loved ones! Have an Instagram-worthy picnic in your favorite grassy park. Picnics are a great opportunity to escape those everyday distractions like the doorbell, phone ringing, dog barking, and all the other things that interrupt quality time. Bring dinner conversation cards to start discussion and help you get to know your child and/or spouse better.

Backyard Campout

No need to venture into the woods — camp out in your own backyard! At night, you and your family can study the sky. Download the Sky Map App and study planets, stars, and constellations. Frugal Mom Eh has some creative ideas for backyard camping, as well.

Travel Abroad

Host an international vacation from home — no flight required! Choose a country you have always wanted to travel to. Eat food, plan activities, listen to music, and watch a movie. Of course, all of the eats and activities will be based on that country’s culture! Pick up a DVD from the library or watch something on Amazon Prime that relates to the country of your choice. Rick Steves has some great movies. Live, Life and Learning has a free printable passport you can use for your adventure with the kids. Every night of the week can be a different country!

Sleep Outdoors

Fill a truck or trampoline with pillows and blankets and have an outdoor campout under the stars! You can also see this idea in our Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids. Source and Source

Memories

Tired of keepsakes piling up? Get Marie Kondo inspired and get organized. This can be organized by school year or can just be a place you toss in old mementos, concert tickets, photos, and more. You’ll spend the whole night reminiscing over special moments with your family. A Bowl Full of Lemons can help you get started.

Family Game Night

Have a family game night or even a family game day! You can play many of these fun Minute to Win It Game Ideas. Craft a trophy for the winner, come up with some tasty Family Game Snacks, and let everyone choose a game to play!

Take a Hike

Go explore the great outdoors! Do some research and find a great trail in your area. You can carry along this nature scavenger hunt. You can collect what you find and make natural art with your all your treasures. Also check out our Hiking Trail Bucket List in our outdoor camping hacks and tips.

Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt

Speaking of scavenger hunts, take a look at our dozens of Scavenger Hunt Ideas. We love this outdoor Flashlight Scavenger Hunt, perfect for staying up late and doing something memorable.

My Town Rocks

Rock hunting is the newest community adventure since Pokemon Go! Search your local town and area for rocks hidden by citizens just like you. Join local community boards to see places where rocks might be hidden and discover areas of your town you might not be familiar with. You and your family can paint rocks together to “hide” around your town and surrounding area to spread joy and brighten people’s day! More ideas on My Town Rocks.

Visit a Museum

Have you ever played a scavenger hunt in a museum? Kids can get bored with museums, especially ones they’ve visited before. Make your local museums exciting again and play a museum scavenger hunt game. Consider it a treasure hunt of portraits and paintings!

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Over twenty ways to enjoy a Spring Break Stayation. Holistay and ideas within driving distance of your home and activities and fun within your home. #FrugalCouponLiving #Staycation #SpringBreak

Visit the Library

You can have SO much fun in your local library! Take a look at these 10 Quiet Library Games from Book Shark.

Virtual Museum Tour

Did you know many major museums offer virtual tours online? That means you can visit famous museums without ever leaving your home. Popular virtual tours include…

Be a Summer Travel Agent

Now that it’s spring break, summer break is just around the corner! Think ahead and hash out your summer activities and bucket list while everyone is home. Research itineraries, daily activities, and more just as if you were a travel agent. Check out our Visual Summer Bucket List for some ideas. Pick up this free travel planning kit from Pinch a Little, Save a Lot.

Painting Projects

Get the whole family in on that painting project you’ve been putting off! Paint your dining room table, redo your dresser, or spruce up a chair. Tackle a family project or redo an entire bedroom. We love these farmhouse weekend projects that can done in a few days. Not only will you get things done, you’ll have so much fun bonding and treasure the memories for years to come.

Get ready for summer! Take a look at these Visual Summer Bucket List Ideas for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

No more moans of “I’m bored mom” when you prepare for your summer with these Summer Boredom Busters and Activities for Kids! Pin to Pinterest.

52 Weeks of Meatless Monday Dinners

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

What’s the best way to make Monday exciting? Try 52 weeks’ worth of mouthwatering Meatless Monday recipes for dinner! We’ve gathered all of the tastiest, healthy vegetarian dinner ideas from around the web to last you all year long.

52 Weeks of Meatless Monday Dinners

When we shared our 52 Weeks of Taco Tuesday Recipes, we were overwhelmed with the positive response from all of you! Since you guys loved our themed recipes for Tuesday, we decided to dedicate another night of the week to another tasty concept — Meatless Mondays!

The best way to start the week is with a healthy dinner that pleases the whole family. That’s why I’m all for Meatless Monday recipes when the beginning of a new week rolls around! Whether you are trying to go full vegetarian or just want to cut out meat for one day, these meatless dinner ideas are just the thing for you and yours.

Consider your Monday evening meal planning for the rest of the year done! We’ve found tons of meatless dinner ideas, including Mexican recipes, Asian recipes, Italian recipes, and more to satisfy everyone’s taste buds in your home. You’ll love these healthy vegetarian dinner ideas, and might even save a few to cook on other nights of the week! Bon Appetit!

What are Meatless Mondays?

Meatless Mondays were created as a way to encourage people to reduce the amount of meat in their diet. Just by eating meatless one day of the week, you can reduce your carbon footprint by a significant amount! But even if you’re not transitioning to a meatless lifestyle, Meatless Mondays are a great way to dedicate one day to eating healthy. These Meatless Monday recipes are just as delicious as they are nutritious, and your family will love them. They might not even miss the meat!

While I was putting together this list of meatless dinner ideas, I struggled deciding whether to add fish (shrimp, scallops, etc.) I decided to go against these since technically fish is a meat. Of course, you can modify the recipes however you’d like — even if it’s not Monday. However you choose to enjoy these recipes, you’ll want to try them all!

Before you get started, take a look at our printable meal planner. Don’t get stuck in the same rut — get inspired by placing this recipe list on your fridge!

Meatless Monday Dinner Ideas

Enjoy these 52 Weeks of Meatless Monday Recipes!

Farmers’ Market Quiche | Saving Dessert

Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup | Cotter Crunch

Spinach Tortellini Soup | Umami Girl

Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo | Yellow Bliss Road

Korean Bibimbap Bowl | My Keuken

Slow Cooker Three Bean Chili | Aberdeen’s Kitchen

Creamy Polenta Bowl with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes and Zucchini | The Kitchn

One-Pot Creamy Asparagus with Whole Grain Penne | Frugal Coupon Living

Kung Pao Cauliflower | Cheap Recipe Blog

One Pot Spicy Thai Noodles | Domestic Super Hero

Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup | Cafe Delites

Ratatouille | A Clean Bake

Buddha’s Delight | Dinner at the Zoo

Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy | Coffee and Crayons

Pesto Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups | The Seasoned Mom

Avocado Black Bean Quesadillas | Gimme Delicious

Vegetarian Black Bean Enchilada Casserole | Aberdeen’s Kitchen

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos | Evolving Table

Spinach, Artichoke and Goat Cheese Quiche | Foodie Crush

Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese | Hello Little Home

Lemon Garlic Orzo with Roasted Vegetables | Vanilla & Bean

Classic Italian Pasta Salad | I Wash You Dry

Caprese Quiche | Lemon Tree Dwelling

Mexican Street Corn Tostadas | Isabel Eats

Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Peppers | Lil Luna

One-Pot Tuscan White Bean Soup | Frugal Coupon Living

Spicy Cauliflower Burgers | Pinch of Yum

Cheesy Baked Ziti | Delallo

Tomato Eggplant Zucchini Bake with Garlic and Parmesan | Well Plated

Aloo Gobi with Potatoes with Cauliflower | Cook with Manali

Cheesy Garlic Tortellini Pasta | Lil Luna

Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Spinach Spaghetti Squash | Peas and Crayons

Pesto, Feta, and Veggie Pizza | Hello Little Home

Creamy Butternut Squash and Spinach Tortellini | Julia’s Album

Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche | Trails to Table

Chunky Portabella Veggie Burgers | The Kitchen Whisperer

Creamy Ricotta Corn and Tomato Baked Ziti | The Kitchn

Easy Vegetarian Potato Curry | Savory Tooth

The Ultimate Veggie Burger | The View from the Great Island

Grandma’s Baked Eggplant Parmesan | The Seasoned Mom

One Pan Gnocchi with Sundried Tomatoes and White Bean | Sweet Peas and Saffron

Mushroom Ricotta Open-Faced Sandwich | Hello Little Home

Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Garlic Spaghetti | Easy Pasta Sauces

Sweet Onion and Herb Quiche | The View from Great Island

Healthy Mexican Casserole with Roasted Corn and Peppers | Pinch of Yum

Vegetable Paella | Earth Powered Family

Very Veggie Fried Rice | Cooking Classy

Enchilada Stuffed Grilled Portobello Mushrooms | Sweat Peas and Saffron

Easy Meatless Lasagna Recipe | Arts and Crackers

Thai Inspired Butternut Squash Red Curry | Little Spice Jar

Cheesy Butternut Squash Pasta | The Recipe Critic

Baked Sweet & Sour Cauliflower | Le Creme de la Crumb

Check out the themed recipe post that inspired these meatless dinner ideas — these 52 Weeks of Taco Tuesday Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Need some meatless Monday recipes for lunch? Enjoy these tasty Gourmet Grilled Cheese Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Remodeled Bathroom Ideas | Inspiring Makeovers on a Budget

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Bathroom in need of a refresh? Find some inspiration for your makeover project with these Bathroom Remodel on a Budget Ideas! DIY bathroom ideas and remodeling tips to make your bathroom look brand new.

Remodeled Bathroom Ideas

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In the era of social media, there’s endless sources of inspiration for improving our homes. Especially in the last year, many of us kept busy with all sorts of DIY projects to make staying at home exciting. You might not think of your bathroom first when you think of refreshing your living space, but let’s face it — your bathroom is every bit of the sanctuary that the bedroom is. Bathrooms are the zone for self-care, where we go to prep for the day ahead, and where we cleanse ourselves after a long, hard day. With this in mind, give your bathroom some love for your next home renovation project with these DIY bathroom remodel ideas!

How can I remodel my bathroom myself?

While I was scouring the internet for the best bathroom remodel on a budget ideas, my goal was to keep them both easy and fun to do! All my fellow HGTV fans are familiar with seeing sky-high remodeling budgets with impressive results.

The high prices come from gutting bathrooms, replacing tile and countertops, and replacing water fixtures, to name a few. When you’re doing a remodel yourself, it’s best to stick with surface-level projects — think paint jobs, stick-on tiles, and reframing mirrors. This way, you’ll get to enjoy a new look without costly jobs that require a professional’s help.

I’ve curated the best budget bathroom ideas that deliver the same incredible looks without forking over thousands for a professional to do the job. Have fun with these bathroom remodeling ideas, and good luck!

Remodeled Bathrooms on a Budget

Let’s kick these budget bathroom ideas off with our own Painted Bathroom Vanity & Cabinets with Behr Grey Paint. This easy DIY project totally transformed the look of our bathroom!

A modern paint job can be the key to updating a tired bathroom. Paint your bathroom cabinets and add a soft color to the wall to create an amazing transformation. | Live Love DIY

Granite countertops cost serious $$$. Instead of replacing your countertops, paint them for a fresh look without the huge price tag! | Keeping Up with Mrs. Smith

An amazing bathroom isn’t complete without a great mirror. Update yours with a pretty frame. This mini project only costs $20! | The Frugal Homemaker

This one’s a great weekend project! Stain those outdated yellow wood cabinets and replace the hardware for a sleek, modern look. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Granite isn’t the only material that costs a ton — buying and replacing tile is costly as well. But, did you know you can paint your tile? Yep, I’ve got to try this DIY bathroom remodel idea! | Domestic Imperfection

You can paint your floor tiles, too! We love this DIY Stenciled Tile! | Remington Avenue

This peel and stick tile made this bathroom floor look amazing – I can’t even tell it isn’t wood! This is a great idea for an apartment-friendly DIY bathroom remodel. | Simply Beautiful by Angela

Think outside the box! These CD cases created a frame around the mirror with storage space inside! | House of the Smiths

Shiplap doesn’t haven’t to be difficult. Even the rookies can do it! You won’t believe how they accomplished this look! | The DIY Playbook

Hide a pop of color in your medicine cabinet! This adorable touch is so easy to recreate. | In My Own Style

Skip the expensive window treatments and create your own privacy screen. Just pick your fabric of choice and follow the easy tutorial! | Thrift Diving

Did you know you can spray paint your cabinets? Loving this simple bathroom cabinet makeover! | See Cate Create

I find that when remodeling a bathroom, less is more! Just clearing out the clutter can make your bathroom look as good as new. Keep it simple both in color and “stuff.” | Blesser House

Create a recessed area for your toilet paper with this DIY bathroom remodel tutorial! | Turtles and Tails

Sabrina did some amazing work on a bathroom in this budget friendly bathroom remodel. I love the contrast between the dark cabinets and light countertop and walls! | Pink Little Notebook

Update your bathroom with little pedestals below the cabinets! So cheap, so easy! | The Idea Room

Grab a little bit of paint, upcycle an older mirror, and add some faux wainscoating with a chair rail. How creative is that? | Little Bit of Paint

Create a special place with unique art prints for the kids. It’s free to use your kids own art for a personalized touch, or you can shop from winning designs, voted on by the Minted community!

While you’re gathering bathroom remodeling ideas, save these Bathroom Storage Solutions. Pin to Pinterest.

For the kids’ bathroom, we love these Inspiring Kids Bathrooms, Remodels and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

The Ultimate List of Whole30 Recipes for Beginners

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

The Ultimate List of Whole30 Recipes for Beginners on Frugal Coupon Living. Clean and detox in 30 days eating meat, seafood, vegetables, nuts and more! These delicious and easy Whole30 recipes will make eating clean a breeze for you and your family.

The Ultimate List of Whole30 Recipes for Beginners

This is NOT a diet! Whole30 is a 30-day lifestyle change, or body reset, with no deprivation or starvation. Whole30 incorporates meat, seafood, eggs, tons of vegetables, fruit, and plenty of good fats from fruits, oils, nuts and seeds. The focus is natural and unprocessed – think the outer aisles of the grocery store. You are not limited on calorie intake as long as you are staying in the guidelines of the Whole30 program. The program focuses on eliminating dairy, added sugar (sugar from fruits is fine), grains, MSG, carrageenan, and sulfites — all the stuff that’s not adding to your overall health.

Whole30 is all about cleaning and detoxing your body. This helps prevent cravings and resets your body to in’s natural health. I suggest eating organically when buying to rid your body of unwanted chemicals and pesticides and to clean the gut. Try Whole30 for 30 days. After, you can consider adding items back into your diet and see how they affect you. Reintroduce dairy, caffeine, sugar, and gluten one by one — you’ll be tuned into how they affect your body. My suggestion is to try to hold on to this diet longer than 30 days. You will be impressed by the stamina you have and how well you feel while on it.

What makes Whole30 different?

Unlike many diets that have come and gone over the years, Whole30 is different because weight loss isn’t the goal — healthy eating is. Restrictive diets only lead to yo-yoing weight and starving your body of what it needs. With Whole30, you’re not even allowed to step on the scale and counting calories is a huge no-no! For active, busy moms like myself, Whole30 is a fantastic way to get and stay healthy.

What are the best Whole30 recipes for beginners?

This ultimate list is the best place to start if you’re looking for easy Whole30 recipes to last you 30 days. I promise you’ll find some amazing, delicious eats. They’re so good, you won’t even realize you’re doing a detox!

Foolproof Salmon Baked with Olive Oil & Herbs | The Kitchn. I think I could eat this entire plate!

Paleo Creamy Potato Leek Soup | Jay’s Baking Me Crazy. This soup looks so warm and inviting. Perfect for those chilly days when you need a cozy meal.

Butternut Squash Noodle Hash | Hold the Grain. This skillet dish looks so beautiful, and I love that it’s served in the same dish you cook it in.

Magic Lemon Broccoli (leave off cheese) | Recipe Tin Eats. When broccoli is seasoned perfectly, I can’t stop eating it! Even the kids would love this one.

Easy Turkey Meatballs | Fashionable Foods. This would be great alone or with some spaghetti squash!

Roasted Carrot Hash Recipe with Ground Beef and Bacon | Paleo Running Momma. We tried something similar while sampling Whole30 recipes and it was a hit. Everyone cleaned up their plate.

Cauliflower Fried Rice | Little Bits of…. My kids had no idea this was cauliflower. They truly loved it. Consider adding some Liquid Aminos as a substitute for soy sauce.

Curried Cauliflower Rice Kale Soup | Cotter Crunch. Curry anything and I am in. This dish looks delish. Add as much kale as you want — the greener, the better!

Buffalo Chicken Dip | Life in the Green House. Yes, you can have comfort food like good ole’ buffalo chicken dip on a Whole30 Diet! With a few simple swaps, this crowd-pleasing dish becomes Whole30 approved.

Roasted Tomatoes and Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles | Recipe Runner. You can find a squash noodle maker on Amazon. Zucchini noodles are surprisingly satisfying and a fantastic low-carb swap for regular spaghetti.

Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Red Pepper and Corn | The Kitchn. On Whole30, you will learn to love Brussels sprouts, I promise! If you’re used to roasted Brussels sprouts, try this sautéed version with the colorful additions of red pepper and corn.

One Pot Lemon Chicken and Asparagus | Sweet Cs Designs. This easy one-pot meal is a winner. Chicken with a zesty lemon flavor is always a hit in my house!

Avocado + Dijon Turkey Burgers | My Healthyish Life. Creamy avocado and dijon make these burgers as tasty as they are healthy.

Chicken and Broccoli | Jay’s Baking Me Crazy. Again, you can find a squash noodle maker on Amazon. It’ll become your best friend for all the times you’re craving noodles on Whole30!

Chicken Lettuce Wraps | One Lovely Life. Lettuce wraps are a favorite in my family. We’d make these even if we weren’t looking for Whole30 recipes! Romaine or butter lettuce are the best choices for wraps.

Baked Garlic Green Beans | My Kitchen Craze. Okay, YUM! These green beans look amazing.

Orange Chicken | Food Faith Fitness. Yes, you can totally enjoy orange chicken on Whole30. Pair with cauliflower rice and some Liquid Aminos.

Homemade Chicken Sausage with Spinach and Onions | Paleo Running Momma. This looks like such a hearty breakfast. It would be great for breakfast for dinner, too!

Mexican Cauliflower Rice | The Pinning Mama. You are going to love this one. To make your own cauliflower rice, you’ll need a good food processor to do the hard work for you.

Breakfast Casserole (for those struggling on Whole30) | Crazy Together. Another casserole I bet you will make for more than breakfast!

Looking for more healthy twists on your family’s favorite eats? Check out these Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners. Pin to Pinterest.

Here’s more for you health-conscious readers. Take a look at our Weight Watchers Recipes and Their Point Values. Pin to Pinterest.

Some of these Healthy Smoothies would fit in great with these Whole30 recipes! Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Natural Clean Eating Paleo Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Another healthy ultimate list! Don’t forget our Ultimate List of Energy Balls & Bites for Health Conscious Adults. Pin to Pinterest.

Cricut Freebies | Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Social Media

Cricut Freebies | Tutorials for Your Cricut Projects

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Does anyone else covet a new machine/appliance, FINALLY get it, and then let it sit and collect dust? I am totally guilty of this, and it happened when I got my Cricut machine. The Cricut Explore machines are so exciting, but once they arrive at your house it’s easy to get intimated! It can feel like a big step to dive into tutorials, especially if you feel like a complete novice. Don’t let your Cricut machine sit around — I’ve rounded up the best easy Cricut tutorials and free SVGs for Cricut that will take you from beginner to expert in no time!

Scroll through these Cricut tutorials to learn how to upload your own images, how to monogram, how to save all your new (and old fonts), how to transfer vinyl, free SVG cut files, and much more. One of my favorite tutorials is how to have Cricut machines address your Christmas Envelopes — yes, please! If you find some other tutorials that are tried and true and I did not include them here, please let me know. I want this to be your one stop shop to help you make the best Cricut creations!

What can a Cricut machine do?

Essentially, the Cricut machine lets you cut materials like vinyl, cardstock, and leather. In fact, the Cricut Explore machines can cut through over 100 different materials! It’s incredibly handy for a variety of crafting projects. You can connect your computer to the machine to upload Cricut SVG files that will tell your machine which designs to cut out. Simply upload your design, fasten your material of choice to the machine, and with a press of a button, your Cricut will cut out the design!

It’s incredibly simple to use, but if you’re looking for inspiration via Cricut tutorials and project ideas, look no further than this master list of Cricut tutorials and freebies! These easy, free DIY projects will give you the practice you need to become a Cricut pro. Enjoy, and happy crafting!

Don’t forget our second list of Cricut Freebies – Cricut Tutorials and Crafts. Also take a look at our Easter Cricut Project Ideas & Crafts and Valentine Cricut Ideas & Crafts.

Find more inspiration on Cricut’s Blog and the Circut Design Space. You can also shop the cutting machine collection at Cricut.com. Enjoy and happy crafting!

Cricut Monogram Tutorial | Frugal Coupon Living

BBQ Spice Rub Mason Jar Craft with Free SVG File | Frugal Coupon Living

Make your own paper cactus – perfect for teacher appreciation and a fan-cactus teacher!

Father’s Day Photo Frame for a Dad who is a Rockstar! | Frugal Coupon Living

Mason Jar Kitchen Canisters with Rae Dunn font | Frugal Coupon Living

Make a party beverage tub for a group gathering or a backyard BBQ. This Cricut tutorial comes with a free Cricut SVG file.

Cricut Banner Tutorial | Keys to Inspiration

Hand Lettered Wood Design Tutorial | Printable Crush

How to Draw and Write with Cricut Pens | 100 Directions (Get pens for your Cricut HERE)

Make an Easter Card with Crayons | Frugal Coupon Living

How to Create Labels with Cricut | The Homes I Have Made

Add your own images to Cricut Design Space — Design Space Cricut Tutorial | Frugal Coupon Living

Address Christmas Cards with the Cricut Explore | Hey, Let’s Make Stuff

How to Use Your Own Images in Cricut Design Space | Crafting in the Rain

DIY Photo Envelope Liners | Glamour and Grace Blog

5 Minute Tutorial – Print Your Fonts into a Font Catalog | Frugal Coupon Living

Tell us what tutorials you use. Click the pin above and share “add this photo on Pinterest” to show us what you tried.

How to Bookmark an Image in Cricut Design Space | It Happens in a Blink

Curve Text Tutorial in Cricut Design Space | It Happens in a Blink

How to Layer Adhesive Expressions Vinyl | Expressions Vinyl

Easy and Simplistic Tutorial on How to Make Stickers Using the Cricut Machine | Frugal Coupon Living

Cutting Fabric with Cricut Machines | The Real Thing with the Coake Family

How to Use a Tee Square It to Line Up Your Heated Transfer Vinyl Designs Perfectly | Cutting for Business (get your Tee Square HERE)

Patch and Pocket Placement | Unknown (get your Embroidery Placement Ruler HERE)

How to Layer Vinyl | Where Smiles Have Been

How to Vinyl like a Pro | The Sassy Seamstress

Become An Expert At Weeding | Expressions Vinyl

How to Use Iron On Vinyl | Rae Gun Ramblings

How to Draw Tutorial with Cricut Explore | With Glittering Eyes

Find more inspiration on Cricut’s Blog and the Circut Design Space. You can also shop the cutting machine collection at Cricut.com. Enjoy!

Don’t forget our second list of Cricut Freebies – Cricut Tutorials and Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at these Chalkboard Art and Hand Lettering Tutorials. Pin to Pinterest.

We also love these Paint Chip Crafts – Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at this Character Cake Tutorial – Thomas or Any Character! Pin to Pinterest.

Camping Hot Dogs Recipe for the Campfire

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Looking for an easy camping food by the fire? Try these Camping Hot Dogs! Wrapped hot dogs are the best creative idea for making dinner when camping with the family. Your kids will love these camping hot dogs, whether you’re on a camping trip or cooking up some food by the fire in your backyard. Enjoy!

Camping Hot Dogs Recipe for the Campfire

What’s a camping trip without amazing food by the fire? If I opt to go camping, 9 times out of 10 it’s for the food! When we can’t actually go camping, our family loves to have “camping” nights in our backyard. That way, we can cook all the flavorful camping foods we’re craving without having to brave the great outdoors. I get my favorite parts about camping and still get to sleep in the comfort of my own bed. Win!

If you loved our Camping Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges as much as we did, we’re bringing you another easy camping food recipe. All you need to make these wrapped hot dogs are your favorite hot dogs and Pillsbury crescent rolls. They are easy enough to make when you are on a camping trip, and delicious enough that you’ll want to start up your backyard fire pit to recreate at any time! Wrap these delicious bites in foil and load on your favorite hot dog toppings when they’re ready.

If you’re looking for another easy camping food recipe, check out our Walking Tacos. And for dessert, try out our S’mores Campfire Cones — this recipe is popular for a reason, trust me!

What should I serve with these wrapped hot dogs?

Everyone has their own favorite hot dog toppings, so you’ll want to keep your family’s favorites on hand when you make these wrapped hot dogs! For more topping inspiration, serve your camping hot dogs with your pick of these tasty additions!

Ketchup
Mustard
Relish
Cheese
Chili
Onions
Jalapeños
Sauerkraut

If you need a side dish to accompany these camping hot dogs, try a coleslaw, pasta salad, corn on the cob, or a potato salad!

Recipe for Campfire Hot Dogs

Just a few simple ingredients make this easy camping food recipe.

Ingredients

Supplies

Camping Sides for Hot Dogs

Ketchup
Mustard
Optional: cheese slices or Velveeta cheese dip

Camping Hotdog Recipe for the Campfire

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Hot dogs
Pillsbury crescent rolls

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Instructions

Place a skewer in the ends of your hot dogs about 3/4 the way in.
Open your crescent rolls and wrap one long pre-cut triangle around each hot dog, starting with the flat end of the crescent and ending with the tip of the triangle.
Wrap your crescent wrapped hot dogs loosely in aluminum foil.
Roast over the fire while turning your stick just like you would to cook a hot dog.
Cook for 15-20 minutes.
Serve with a side of ketchup and mustard

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Directions for Hot Dogs Over Campfire

Place a skewer* in the ends of your hot dogs about 3/4 the way in.
Open your crescent rolls and wrap one long pre-cut triangle around each hot dog, starting with the flat end of the crescent and ending with the tip of the triangle.
Wrap your crescent wrapped hot dogs loosely in aluminum foil.
Roast over the fire while turning your stick just like you would to cook a hot dog.
Cook hot dogs over the campfire for 15-20 minutes.
Uncover your foil.
Serve with a side of ketchup, mustard, or any of your favorite toppings or sides.
Enjoy!

*Note: If using long wooden skewers, consider placing the skewer in water so you do not cook your stick. Place it in water before loading your hot dog on the stick.

Craving more delicious camping recipes? Check out these Camping Campfire Cinnamon Rolls Baked in Oranges. Pin to Pinterest. These are great for breakfast the morning after camping and pack a punch of zesty, sweet orange flavor!

Also check out our Frugal Camping Hacks, Tips and Tricks. Pin to Pinterest. There are some top-notch tips for making camping easy, efficient, and memorable. From a hand washing station to fire starters to tips for the shower, we’ve got you covered for your next camping trip!

For more foil-wrapped recipes, take a look at these Foil Packet Meals for the Grill, Oven or Campfire. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these FREE Camping Printables – Meal Plan and Packing List. Pin to Pinterest. Customize it to fit your family’s camping needs and favorite foods!

For dessert, your family will devour these S’mores Campfire Cones. Pin to Pinterest. This is one of our most popular posts. Think outside the box (or off the skewer) with this campfire s’mores idea!

Love the campfire? Check out these Campfire Potatoes – Pin to Pinterest. This is a great foil packet meal – make it while camping or in your own backyard.

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Kids Science Experiments at Home | Oil and Water Experiment

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Your little ones will love trying out this fun kids’ science experiment! This oil and water experiment takes science to a colorful new level. Science Experiments at Home for Kids on Frugal Coupon Living. Enjoy this fun water and oil activity!

Kids Science Experiments at Home | Oil and Water Experiment

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It’s a common saying that water and oil don’t mix, but do your kids know exactly why? Even without a full explanation, your little ones will love trying out this fun kids’ science experiment with water and oil! As a former teacher, I am all for easy science experiments that let kids learn about science at home. With that being said, this is a fantastic science experiment for elementary school teachers, too! Teachers shouldn’t have to pay extra for engaging activities for their students, and simple activities like these make everyone a winner.

The great thing about this oil and water experiment is that it’s both incredibly easy and that you probably have all the ingredients in your house already! Oil and water are incredibly inexpensive and easy to get a hold of. All you need for this fun kids’ science experiment are a few colors of food dye, water, cooking oil, eye droppers, and beakers or cups. Straws work too if you don’t have eye droppers on hand!

Letting your kids experiment with science at home doesn’t mean you have to spend extra on supplies. Pique their interest in the science field with an easy experiment that’s both informative and simple to create. They will love getting to perform this hands-on experiment, and the extension component allows them to learn the explanation of the experiment in simple terms that are made for kids. Your kids will feel like expert scientists when they get to perform this oil and water experiment! Enjoy!

How do you explain the oil and water experiment to kids?

Put simply, what’s happening is that the molecules of water can’t mix with the molecules of oil. Even if you try to shake up a bottle of half-oil and half-water, the oil just breaks up into smaller droplets, but it doesn’t truly mix with the water. Only the food coloring mixes with water. The oil will stay completely separate! Plus, the oil will always float on top of water because oil is less dense. This experiment is a great way to begin a discussion about density and how liquids interact when they are mixed together.

Oil and Water Experiment

Supplies:

Cooking oil
2 cups water, divided
Food coloring
Straws or eye droppers

Directions:

Fill up a small jar or bottle with cooking oil (it’s fun if each kid has their own!).
Place 1/4 cup of water in 4 separate containers.
Dye each water filled container a different color with just a drop or two of food coloring and mix.
Set your straw (or eye dropper) into one container of colored water, place your fingertip over the top of the straw, and drop the colored water into the oil by lifting your fingertip off the straw.
Watch how the oil and colored water droplets separate.

Explanation and questions for the oil and water experiment:

Oil and water separate when combined because water is denser than oil. It causes the colored water droplets to sink when added to the jar of oil.

Encourage your kids to play around with this experiment. Ask them further questions including, when combining different colors do they seek to join together? Do they seem to seek to join together more over time?

Explain density and ask your kids or students which is denser, water or oil? (The oil floats, showing that it’s less dense than water.)

Why let the fun stop here? Have more fun with science with these experiments! Take a look at these Five Minute Science Experiments for Kids you can do in your home! Pin to Pinterest and save for later!

We have plenty of science experiments to try out at home. Take a look at our Kids Science Experiments at Home | Baking Soda and Vinegar. Pin to Pinterest.

Have kids at home who are obsessed with slime? They will love these Easy Borax Recipes! These fun kids’ science experiments don’t stop at slime — you won’t believe what your kids can create with borax! They won’t even realize they are learning! Pin to Pinterest.

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