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Unique Finds | Flip Rack Hooks

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October 29, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Online Shopping

Home isn’t just where you hang your hat—it’s where you wow guests with this ingeniously stylish Flip Rack. It’s made from 25 beechwood triangles that individually tip down to become hooks for coats, hats, and scarves when you need them, and flip back up and out of the way when you don’t.

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Unique Finds | Minute Egg Maker

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October 28, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Online Shopping

This Minute Egg Maker combines the convenience of modern technology with the timeless beauty of old-world craftsmanship. The pint-sized ceramic crock is made specifically for cooking eggs in the microwave, with a vented lid that minimizes mess. In almost no time, you can whip up a protein-rich breakfast in your favorite style, whether that’s “fried,” scrambled with cheese, or huevos rancheros. Pop it in the dishwasher on your way out the door, and it will be ready to serve you again in the morning.

Amazon Fashion | French Connection Cognac Shearling Coat

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October 27, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Showcasing an elegant and cozy design, this wonderfully-soft French Connection Women’s 3/4 Faux Shearling Coat makes a posh style statement and will help keep you warm and looking your best on chilly days.

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Amazon Fashion – Everyday Fall Felt Hat

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October 27, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Perk up your casual ensembles with a pop of panache via this vintage-inspired fedora made from cozy wool. Boasting neutral and bright hues, this Wide Brim Floppy Panama Hat offers mix and match versatility through dropping temperatures. It’s breathable, lightweight, and comfortable for all-day wear.

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Kid Friendly Trunk or Treat Ideas

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October 26, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Halloween, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Kid friendly, church approved Trunk or Treat Ideas for Cars, SUVs, Vans and Trucks. A fun and safe way to trick-or-treat with displays including popular themes and engaging hands-on games!

Kid Friendly Trunk or Treat Ideas

What is trunk or treat? Trunk-or-treat brings Halloween to parking lots where kids can go from decorative trunk to decorative drunk collecting candy. They care commonly seen in preschools, churches or rural areas where homes might be too spread out. The bring a community together and individuals get competitive over most creative theme, original costumes and trunk pairings, as well as most interactive game. They are perfect for keeping Halloween kid friendly, free of scary decor and provide a safe trick-or-treating environment.

Don’t forget! Save these Church Approved Halloween Costume Ideas. Great for Sunday School, Awana, Preschool, Private School or Trunk or Treat!

My friend Marcy did an amazing job on this Candy Land trunk-or-treat idea. Balloons make much of the candy, as well as white plates with solid colored washi tape. | Simply Sprout

See those rain clouds in the distance? A Storm is coming. Have the animals come two by two with this Noah’s Ark trunk or treat idea. | Source

Lift your tea cup to this Mad Hatter Tea Party trunk or treat. You could dress as the Alice in Wonderland characters too! Amazon sells jumbo playing cards. | A Lovely Design

This idea comes from my friend, Sarah. This Laundry Trunk or Treat Idea shouldn’t be hard for anyone. Gather the accessories of your wash room. A pretend Washer and Dryer can be made from cardboard boxes.

Turn your trunk or treat into a concession popcorn stand! You could even have your own popcorn maker! | Michelle’s Party Plan-It

Play with the Dunkin theme with this basketball donut trunk or treat idea! Pick up donut floats to go with your theme. | An Alli Event

Use a truck bed and turn it into a fishing pond with this trunk or treat idea for trucks. A blue tarp will make your pond. | Source

It’s the great pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Grab some extra white sheets for this trunk or treat idea. | Lynlees

Grab your art supplies with this Bob Ross trunk or treat idea. You could even turn that balloon art easel into a dart game. | Whimsy Love

Have you seen our crazy cat lady costume? Make sure you dress up as a cat lady with this trunk or treat idea. Have the kids scoop out their treat! | Source

“In a world full of pigeons be a flamingo” trunk or treat idea. Grab all the flamingos you can. | Cupcake Wishes and Birthday Dreams

Anyone a gamer? This Pac-Man trunk or treat idea is a hit. Play game music on your Bluetooth speaker for a huge success. This group Halloween Pac-Man costume would be a great touch. | Source

Arrr… it’s a pirates life for me with this pirate trunk or treat idea. | Giggle Galore

Gather your toy cars and create a drink in movie with this drive-in movie trunk or treat idea. | Source

My friend Nancy turned colored balloons and a clear trash bag into Gumball trunk or treat. She recycled a box and painted it red. Gumball DuckTape was a nice added touch.

This Harry Potter trunk-or-treat idea comes with free printable. Be sure to grab bubble wands and make hanging keys like we had in our Harry Pottery Birthday Ideas! | Housewife Eclectic

Finding Nemo or Dory? Use blue balloons and a a bubble maker for this trunk-or-treat idea. Save your bubble maker for the kids to play within the back yard – we have one the kids love! | Source

I’m not sure what level this is on Angry Birds, but I’ll do anything to beat keeping those pigs away from my candy! You could turn this into a trunk-or-treat game. Be sure to stock up on green balloons. | Ten 23 Designs

It’s beginning to look a lot like October… Christmas in October trunk or treat idea. It’s a great way to prep for Operation Christmas Child! | Source

My friend Donna took the back of her truck and turned it into an ocean to fish! Recycle old boxes into waves (this will take time), pick up some fish to go in your ocean.

Love the movie up? A house makes this adorable Up trunk or treat idea. Also see our Up costume in our 31+ Family Halloween Costume Ideas. | Source

Save these Church Approved Halloween Costume Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t make it complicated. Look at these 12 Easy DIY Halloween Costume Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Creative Baby Halloween Costume Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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Amazon Fashion – The Basic White Tee

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October 26, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

A scooped V-neckline and rounded hem highlight this Women’s Jersey Short-Sleeve V-Neck T-Shirt. Pair this simple top with your favorite jeans or crop pants for an effortless outfit suitable for your weekend plans.

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Easy Mom Hair Tutorials for Everyday

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October 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Beauty, Facebook, Fashion, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Easy mom hair styles with tutorials for everyday ideas. Hair hacks, tips and styles that take just a few minutes before mom gets out the door!

Easy Mom Hair Tutorials for Everyday

When I had my first child, I cut about ten inches of hair off within weeks of giving birth to her. It was 2008, when Katie Holmes loved Tom Cruise and Tom Cruise loved Tom Cruise. Katie had just given birth to Suri and inspired thousands of moms everywhere to cut their hair to their chin. After this cut, I learned, I was not Katie Holmes. It was awful and the worse decision I could have made for my super thick hair, especially in summer in humid and sunny Florida. Not only did I choose a hairstyle that was not suitable for my hair type, I also chose a style that required me to given it attention each day and I had no attention to give it. (Side note: I kind of laugh how busy I though I was with one child especially now that I have five kids. However, I agree with the opinion that the first is always the hardest.) I just wasn’t as busy as I thought I was.) I regress…

So since the era of Tom and Kate and 2008, I have decided I will never cut my hair short again – at least not in the near future. I also learned, not to follow the trend… I need to go with what works for my hair and every day lifestyle. In this age of having young children at home, easy and quick are best. Long hair with buns or ponytails are my every day style. Especially with my thick hair. Having just had the twins, I feel a need to “try” to look a little decent without investing a lot of time. After all I am busy, more busy than I was in 2008! Take a look at these Easy Mom Hair Tutorials for Everyday and see if you get as inspired as me to invest a few minutes each morning.

Enjoy and happy styling.

Hair Tip: The best thing you can do for your hair is lather it with argan oil between washes. I swear by this method ladies. I don’t wash my hair but once a week (maybe twice if I am lucky) but the day before a washing, I load up with argan oil! My favorite is Josie Maran Argan Oil but honestly, this argan oil bottle works great too! Whatever the brand, just make sure you LOAD up before your washing. The toss in a ponytail.

Bubble Pony | Refinery 29

Knotted Half Up | Small Things Blog

Headband Bouffant | Brit.co

Three Inverted Ponytails | Buzzfeed

Half Up Braid Crown | Treasures and Travels Blog

Messy Bun | Autumn Grey

Half Up Knot | Be Modish

Quick and Easy Braid Bun | Missy Sue

Hair Bow Half Pony | We See Rainbows

Easy Scarf Updo | Pretty Plain Janes

Flat Iron Curls | Lauren McBride

Three Tired High Pony | Lulus

Messy Braid Ponytail | The Wonder Forest

Full Ponytail Clip Hack | Artzy Creations

Ponytail Knot | The Beauty Department

Easy mom hair styles with tutorials for everyday ideas. Hair hacks, tips and styles that take just a few minutes before mom gets out the door!

Twisted Halo | Cosmopolitan

Longer, Fully Ponytail Trick | Makeup.com

Half Up Mini Bun | Fashion Tartare

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Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft

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October 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

A hostess will love these ideas for how to make your house smell good including our Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft and Christmas Scents Essential Oils Blends.

Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft

This Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft is something that can be done in a matter of minutes. It can be done with small hands (by the help of mom) or as a DIY Christmas gift creating a creative way to make your house smell good this Christmas season.

How to Make Your House Smell Good

When our house was on the market in Florida, I got accused of having too many plugins in my home. I was told that it looked liked it masked a foul scent in the home (though that was not true.) I just love a scented home. In fact, scents take me to times and palces all the time, so I gravitate toward them for the rush of a deja vu moment.

There are many ways to make your house smell good. You can spent money on plug-ins, like I did when my house was on the market or you can adapt some of these Fresh smelling home tips.

First, a Holiday Simmer Pot. We shared this one with you last week. It’s great for when you are hosting and want the home to have an inviting smell.

Next, look at our Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks. It doesn’t have to be spring to adapt some of these ideas. One idea I love is Pine-Sol in the toilet.

Of course, There are also Essential Oils. You can add a drop of essential oils to already existing potpourri, pine cones, or other absorbent items in your home or you can use an Essential Oil Diffuser and let the scent float into the air while it warms.

Of course, you can Hang fresh herbs. Herbal wreaths give a pleasant aroma. We our Holiday Rosemary Wreath Craft. We shaped Popsicle sticks into a star/snowflake and hung using a beautiful buffalo check ribbon. Supplies and directions listed below.

Christmas Scents Essential Oils

If using Essential Oils in your home, take a look at some of our Christmas Scents Essential Oils. You can blend scents or use them independently. Consider yourself needing cinnamon essential oil. They make up most of the holiday blends.

A few Essential Oil Christmas Scents include…

Candy Cane Essential Oil Blend

4 drops of wintergreen essential oil
2 drops of cinnamon essential oil

Christmas Tree Essential Oil Blend

Gingerbread House Essential Oil Blend

Eggnog Essential Oil Blend

Away in a Manger Essential Oil Blend

If you don’t want to make your own blends, you also can pick up an already blended set of Christmas Essential Oils.

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Rosemary Wreath Craft Supplies

Get crafting one weekend afternoon with this Rosemary Wreath Craft. A fun and creative way to make your house smell good over the holiday season.

To keep this smell fresh, you can also add drops of cinnamon essential oil or rosemary essential oil.

Rosemary Wreath Craft Directions

First, glue the ends of 8 Crafts sticks together to look like a star/snowflake. Make sure they are evenly spaced.

In between every two sticks should be shaped like a “V”, glue two craft stick on top of every “V” to look like an inside down “V”.

Mix a tablespoon of white paint with a tablespoon of water to make it into a white wash.

Whitewash the star with a paint brush and your white whitewash paint and let dry.

Measure your rosemary to your craft sticks and cut to the size you need for each craft stick.

Carefully hot glue on rosemary spring to each craft stick and let dry.

Cut a 12” piece of ribbon, wrap around one star point and tie the ribbon.

Hang your Rosemary wreath inside so you can smell it all day.

DIY Christmas Gifts

Presents just mean so much more when they are homemade. It’s easier than you think to get crafty and it’s fun when you can incorporate the kids or even girlfriends. Just add a class of wine for the later!

This craft makes a really fun DIY Christmas Gift. It would be nice for a teacher (your child could participate), for a hostess gift, or even for yourself! It’s inexpensive and easy on the wallet. It isn’t a gift that will go tossed in the drawer and the receiver will always think about it when ever time the pleasant aroma pierces their nose! It’s the gift hat keeps on giving!

Other DIY Christmas Gifts include: