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It’s time to start thinking about heading Back To School. Didn’t we just get out? If you are looking for some creative things to do with the kids this summer, why not consider Back to School Crafts and DIY Activities that make the kids excited for the bell to ring! Use the time you have now to get your craft on and check out all of these fun ideas! From personalized bookmarks, pens and pencils to Teacher gifts and awesome organization ideas, this list will inspire you!

We think we have the perfect round-up of Kids’ DIY Back to School Crafts for your Homemade School Supplies.

While you collect your child’s school supplies hold off on giving them anything. Take your kids on a Back to School Scavenger Hunt. 20 fun Back to School Themed treasure hunt riddles. This at home scavenger hunt leads them through a series of clues to collect their back to school supplies.

1.) Pencil Vase from Frugal Coupon Living

2) Fabric Covered Books from Two Twenty One

3.) Organize Your Art with Design Improvised

4.) Reusable Snack Bags from Back to Her Roots

5.) Apple Mason Jar Pencil Holder from Tilly’s Nest

6.) Crayon Holder from a Knife Block from Thrift Diving

7.) Art Desk from a Cupboard Board from U Create Crafts

8.) Chalkboard Lunch Boxes from Dukes and Duchesses

9.) Fabric Clipboards from Crazy Little Projects

10.) Pencil Pouch Tutorial from The Pink Doormat

11.) Washi Tape Pencils from The Pink Doormat

12.) Create a Homework Station by Dawn Nicole

13.) Create a Back to School Chart from The 36th Avenue

14.) DIY Stamped Pencils from Camille Styles

15.) FREE DIY Backpack Tag from Lolly Jane

16.) Make a Backpack Wall from Scatter Shot Dot

17.) Homework Station Turn Table from Mom Time Out

18.) Tape Binders from Aunt Peaches

19.) DIY School Notebook from Oh My Crafts

20.) Make a Family Command Center from Achieving Creative Order

21.) Bow Bookmark from Sugar Bee Crafts

22.) Monster Bookmarks from Instructables

23.) Year Journal from Happy Clippings

24.) DIY Neon Pens from Madigan Made

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25.) DIY Wall Mount Bookshelf from It’s Overflowing

This year thank a teacher with a DIY gift! These are the perfect Thanks A Latte Printable – pair with a gift card. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our DIY Pencil Case with a Ziploc and Duct Tape. Pin to Pinterest.

Also make these DIY Painted Boxes for School Supplies. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy our First Day of School Snacks. Pin to Pinterest.

The Back to School Printables are a real gem! Pin to Pinterest.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Taco Bento Box Lunch – Back to School Lunchbox Series

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July 20, 2015 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Birthday, Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe

DIY Taco Bento Box

More in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox! This time let’s travel to another country with this Chicken Taco Bento. I love that this lunch is a healthy boost for your child’s energy levels during the day, yet still really fun!

Ingredients:

2 oz Diced Grilled Chicken Breast
7-10 Tostitos Multigrain Scoops
1/4 cup Cheese Crackers
1/4 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Orange sliced
1/4 cup Diced Tomatoes
1/4 cup Shredded Lettuce
1 Lowfat Chocolate Milk Carton

Directions:

Place each ingredient into cups and place in Bento Box. Be sure to make it look cute!

Pin It to Pinterest – Print It

Just to add a touch of fun – grab these FREE Printable Lunch Notes. I think the best way to allow these to last is to laminate them at the start of the school year. This is my favorite laminator (by far) – so worth the low price!

Do not forget our other FAVORITE FREE Back to School Lunch Note Printables – a sweet note is always a great addition.

Check out these other Back to School Frugal Coupon Living FREEBIES and Crafts:

1.) Introduction – Project Lunchbox – Pin It

8.) Keep Calm and Teach On FREE Printable and Pencil Vase – Pin It

9.) Face Fruit and Food Stickers and FREE Lunch Notes – Pin It

10.) FREE First day of School Printables – Pin It (Last Day of School too – Pin It)

11.) DIY Welcome Back to School Apple Lunch Sack Craft – Pin It

12.) DIY Uncrustables Sandwiches – Pin It

Also check out Back to School Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

More Taco Recipes:

Taco Bell Copycat Mexican Pizza – Pin It
Walking Taco made with Fritos – Pin It
Taco Seasoning Mix – Pin It

DIY Uncrustable Sandwiches – Back to School Lunch Series

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August 14, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Birthday, Crafts, Pinterest, Recipe

DIY Uncrustable Sandwiches

More in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox! This week we are using Homemade Uncrustables PB&Js. I used a Wonder Sandwich Sealer N Decruster, but a knife works well too (doesn’t seal as well but definitely gets rid of the unwantable crust!)

Ingredients:

Sandwich Cutter and Sealer
Bread
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Sandwich Bags

Directions:

Make sure you get bread that is large enough to trim without hitting the crust.
For each sandwich, get two slices of bread.
Spread peanut butter on each slice of the bread, being careful to stay in the center and avoid where the cutting and sealing occurs.
Apply jelly to the middle of one slice.
Place the peanut butter only slice on top of the peanut butter and jelly slice (peanut butter side down).
Place cutter on top of sandwich and press down firmly (make sure crust is completely cut away).
Remove crust while cutter is still in place.
Make sure you have pressed down completely on the blue center sealing piece.
Lift off cutter and place sandwich in sandwich bag and place in the freezer.

Do not forget the FREE Back to School Lunch Note Printables – a sweet note is always a great addition. Find more Back to School Series including…

Check out these other Back to School Frugal Coupon Living FREEBIES and Crafts:

1.) Introduction – Project Lunchbox – Pin It

8.) Keep Calm and Teach On FREE Printable and Pencil Vase – Pin It

9.) Face Fruit and Food Stickers and FREE Lunch Notes – Pin It

10.) FREE First day of School Printables – Pin It (Last Day of School too – Pin It)

11.) DIY Lunch Sack – Pin It

Also check out Back to School Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

Welcome Back Apple Stamped Back to School Lunch Sacks

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August 9, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Education, Pinterest, Summer

We’re kicking off a Back to School Bash with Frugal Coupon Living this week! When Ashley asked us to share some back to school ideas, we couldn’t be more thrilled. Being teachers we get just as excited (or nervous) to head back to the classroom as the kids do. For the next several weeks we’ll share with you some fun and educational ways to get in the school spirit.

Packing lunches can be a dreaded task in even the most organized of households. Use this art project as a perfect way to have your little ones help jump start your packing parties.

Supplies:

Paper lunch sacks
Washable paint (we used red, green, and white)
Apple sliced in half
Cork
Scraps of ribbon
Hole puncher
Black marker
Paper plates

Lay out a couple of paper plates for your kids with some paint on each of them. Show them how the apple can double as a stamp. Have them cover the cut side of apple with paint and stamp their bags. They can use the cork to make polka dots. Once they’re dry you can use the black marker to finish off the design. By folding the top of the bag over once and hole punching, you’ve prepared your bag to be used as soon as school starts. Have the kids design special ones for themselves or their siblings. Let them dry and store them away for back to school time. The final touch is some cute ribbon through the holes on the top once it’s stuffed with a yummy lunch!

For more educational ideas visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com.

Don’t forget our FREE First Day of School Printables – Pin to Pinterest!

Check out these other Back to School Frugal Coupon Living FREEBIES and Crafts:

1.) Introduction – Project Lunchbox – Pin It

8.) Keep Calm and Teach On FREE Printable and Pencil Vase – Pin It

9.) Face Fruit and Food Stickers and FREE Lunch Notes – Pin It

Also check out Back to School Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

WHAT’S TRENDING? Looking for a few engaging activities? Grab Minute to Win it Games – Traditional, Holiday, Group, and more! Use these fun activities in the office, classroom, or at your next birthday party.

Happy Birthday Lunch – Themed Lunchbox Back to School Series

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August 8, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Birthday, Crafts, Pinterest

Happy Birthday Theme Lunch

Welcome to the seventh post in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox! Today’s theme – Happy Birthday! With each series, we create a theme and strive to create fun and inexpensive lunches to give your child a little Celebration in their school day.

If your child’s birthday happens to fall on a weekday and during the school year, why not make it special? A few extra touches can really make your child feel extra loved and celebrated. Celebrate your child’s day by making a birthday themed lunch for your little cupcake.

I went simple with the food this theme, but included my daughter’s favorites; peanut butter and strawberry jelly, Sour Cream and Onion chips, fruit snacks, and fruit. Our school has a no celebration policy in tact for the classroom (class)… but on her birthday, I decided to surprise her with a little sugary treat (this is straying from my daily healthy lunch)!

To make everyday lunch items special, I raided my birthday stash, most of us have gift bags, wrapping paper, bows, and tissue on hand – This is frugal and costs no additional money. I wrapped her sandwich loosely, don’t want them having to wrestle at lunchtime to get into their sandwich. To make a sweet message, scratch lightly on a banana with a toothpick . Carve out a notes or picture, the air will darken the peel of your scratch, making your note extra visible. The cupcake went into a small lidded container, with a candle on top- not only does this make the lunch more festive but it keeps the cupcake from moving around if the lunchbox didn’t stay upright during the day.

Descent once more on your crafts stash and grab some stickers! With the stickies, I decorated the outside of the cupcake container and the pack of her favorite princess gummies. Finally, tying some curling ribbon to the handle of her drink container added some festivity to her lunch. Nestle all contents into a tissue paper bed.

While we all might not have the Martha Stewart of decorating abilities, anything that comes with bows, stickers, pretty colors and gift wrap is sure to excite our little ones! Smiles all the way around, you might even hear a “You’re the Best Mom Ever!” when she jumps in the car that afternoon.

To bring a little pizzazz to your child’s lunches with minimal effort begin by designating a drawer or basket in your kitchen. Gather simple items such as a paring knife, some basic cookie cutters, and an apple corer/slicer. Pick up fun items as you go to add to the collection. As you go about your day and life, you will notice little things that can be used for fun accessories or tools when making your child’s meal!

Do not forget the FREE Back to School Lunch Printables – a sweet note is always a great addition.

Find more Back to School Series including…

More Themed Lunchboxes

1.) Introduction – Project Lunchbox – Pin It

Also check out Back to School Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

Back to School Frugal Fashion Friday Teacher Outfit

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August 1, 2018 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Amazon, Back To School, Fashion, Frugal Fashion, Frugal Fashion Friday, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Target

Back to School Teacher Outfit
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It’s Frugal Fashion Friday. We are focusing on Back to School, let’s take the teacher’s or perhaps homeroom moms outfit to the classroom.

Black Women’s Sleeveless Peplum Top An ultra-flattering fit makes a Peplum Top an essential piece to your wardrobe. The peplum cut on this women’s top gives the appearance of an hourglass shape no matter what your figure. Perfect with pencil skirts, slacks, blazers and other work clothes, this versatile top can also be dressed down with jeans and sandals. Mulitple colors available.

White Women’s Skinny Jeans The freshest denim trend right now is crisp white jeans. Dress up or dress down. Brighten with a color that pops. Don’t let the expired “no white after Labor Day” rule fool you. Wearing white post September is now just called “winter white.” Pull this look off year around. Pair with a sweater or cardigan as the season cools off.

Deeta Gold Flats $14.98 $39.95. Find something similar here.This is a modern update on the classic ballet flat. The geometrical lattice cut design is fresh and fun for your ensemble, and the bow adds a hint of feminine chic. Perfect for all day wear.

Red Skinny Belt Try a skinny belt in a bright, vibrant color paired with a black or dark-colored top (or dress.) This candy red skinny belt adds the ultimate polish to your look.

~~Teachers Make A Difference 18″ Apple Pendant Necklace~~. Find something similar here. Grab this for yourself or for the teacher in your life. FREE Shipping with Prime or when you spend $35. If gifting, attach with this sweet quote from Henry Adams “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”

School Charms Magenetic Closure Bracelet $15.99 ~~$28.99~~. Here is a cute and colorful school theme charm bracelet. With papers, pencils, school houses, buses, and more, this piece will show off your enthusiasm for school! Has a magnetic clasp and will fit up to an 7″ wrist comfortably. This bracelet is a perfect gift for yourself or for any teacher.

Lanyard in Canterberry Magenta. The perfect way to add a touch of Vera Bradley style at work or school. Designed to hold your ID card, this lanyard features a large key ring plus a convenient clip. So many fun designs from Vera Bradley. FREE shipping when you spend $75.

Starbucks Coffee Mug $6. Teachers NEED Coffee, as do mommies. Don’t forget about the current Starbucks Treat Receipt to get $2 coffee in the afternoons. Pick up your own reusable cup and make your brew at home with these copycat Starbucks Recipes.

Don’t forget our Girls Back to School Outfit (Pin It to Pinterest) and the more recent Boys Back to School Outfit (Pin to Pinterest) and pay attention to our Back to School Deals.

Reminder – Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Instagram and Pinterest for other Frugal Fashion designs and finds! You can find more Frugal Fashion Outfits and Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

Don’t forget – Find more Frugal Fashion Friday Outfits

the Blue and Black Work Outfit – Pin It
the Floral Skirt Outfit – Pin It
the Cream Lace and Black Shorts Romper – Pin It
the Summer Black Dress Outfit – Pin It
the Red, White and Blue July 4th Nautical Outfit – Pin It
the Target Style Summer Outfit – Pin It
the Orange Summer Outfit – Pin It
the Purple Maxi Dress Outfit – Pin It
the Navy Peplum Outfit – Pin It
the Target Swim Suit – Pin It
the Target Maxi Dress – Pin It
the Coral Maxi Skrit Outfit – Pin It
the Outfit Round-Up – Pin It
the Pink Chevron Skirt Outfit – Pin It
the Navy Summer Outfit – Pin It
the Navy and Gold Outfit – Pin It
the OTHER Gold and Navy Outfit – Pin It
the Crochet Dress Outfit – Pin It
the Spring Aztec Skirt Outfit – Pin It
the Spring Outfit from Target – Pin It
the St. Patrick’s Day Outfit – Pin It
the Neutral Palette Outfit – Pin It
the Spring Break Ready Outfit – Pin It
the Dressed Down Little Black Dress Outfit – Pin It
the $14.99 Leopard Skirt Outfit – Pin It
the French Connection Jacket Outfit – Pin It
the Valentine’s Day Pants Outfit – Pin It
the Valentine’s Day Dress Outfit – Pin It
the Winter Weekend Outfit – Pin It
the New Year’s Eve Outfit – Pin It
the Travel Airplane Outfit – Pin It
the Sweater Dress Outfit – Pin It
the Gold and Navy Outfit – Pin It
the Black Friday Themed Look – Pin It
the Casual Aztec Sweater – Pin It
the Thanksgiving Outfit – Pin It
the Kenneth Cole Dress Sale – Pin It
the Jessica Simpson Jacket Sale – Pin It
the Designer Corey Lynn Dress – Pin It

Also check out this NEW Series, Frugal Fashion Friday Round-ups

Boys Back to School Outfit – Pin It
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What’s In Your Beach Bag – Pin It
The World Traveler – Pin It
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Back to School | Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Lunch Theme

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August 7, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Crafts, Pinterest

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Lunch Theme

Welcome to the fourth post in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox! Today’s theme is – Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! With each series, we create a theme and strive to create fun and inexpensive lunches to give your child a little CONGA in their school day.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, will there be enough room? To contain the cuteness of today’s lunch? This popular childhood favorite is a hit with kids and parents alike.

Whether you have a toddler, preschooler, or early elementary kids, they will love seeking out letters in this fun box. Our tree trunk is a PB&J made of “Texas Toast” since I was only including less than half a sandwich I went with thick bread, and my Kinder loves bread. Use whatever you have on hand for branches; celery stalk ends, fresh spinach, iceberg, or romaine lettuce (ours is made from romaine hearts leftover from last night’s salad) Grapes make great mock coconuts, spread some up and down your tree. To carry on the alphabet theme we used Alpha-Bits cereal for a snack, and used a sharpie to draw those impish lower case letters climbing up the coconut tree on a stick cheese. We chose cheese curls because they mimicked the coconut shape and that seemed to round off the theme well.

You could also use Scrabble Cheez-its, alphabet graham crackers, or a small bowl of alphabet soup to carry out the theme further (grab a few thermoses on sale!) Also consider some ABC cookie cutters for cutting out sandwiches, cheese shapes, and more.

The Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Book Series can be found on Amazon. Books as low as $3.59.

Do not forget the FREE Back to School Lunch Printables – a sweet note is always a great addition. Find more Back to School Series including…

More Themed Lunchboxes

1.) Introduction – Project Lunchbox – Pin It

7.) Happy Birthday Lunch Theme – Pin It

Also check out Back to School Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

Back to School | Camping Theme Lunch Bento Box

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August 7, 2014 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Back to School Series, Crafts, Pinterest

Camping Theme Lunchbox