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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:

Pringles Cookie Recipe and Can Craft
M&M Christmas Jar and Poem with Printable
we also have plenty more in our Christmas Gift Ideas for Neighbors.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final craft. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Take a look at this full list of Homemade DIY Christmas Wreaths including our Rosemary Wreath. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy Part 2 of 31 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas (see Part 1 DIY Christmas Gift.) Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Craft Boards.

Also take a look at these Edible Christmas Gifts. Pin to Pinterest on your Recipe and Christmas Boards.

Highly Rated Amazon Brand Wool Coat

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October 25, 2019 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Cold weather style is easy with this chic twist on the classic short coat. This Women’s Double-Face Wool Short Coat features an exaggerated collar and waist tie for a cozy and stylish look. The sleek wool-blend fabric is expertly constructed to expose it’s reverse side – offering a contrast lining for an effortlessly modern look.

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KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Food Grinder Attachment on Sale

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October 24, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Have you been looking for a stand mixer? We have one on sale today for you! Get the KitchenAid Artisan Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Food Grinder Attachment on sale at Amazon in several different colors.

I’ve been wanting one of these, and you can beat that it comes with this food grinder attachment. That’s a pretty big savings by getting them bundled together!

Details:

5 quart stainless steel bowl to mix up to 9 dozen cookies or 4 loaves of bread in a single batch.
Tilt-head design for clear access to the bowl to easily add ingredients. Stainless steel bowl to mix up to 9 dozen cookies or 4 loaves of bread in a single batch.
Powerful enough for nearly any task or recipe with 10 speeds.
Transform your KitchenAid stand mixer into a versatile food grinder by attaching it to the power hub and uses the power of the motor to help you tackle a variety of tasks.
The coarse grinding plate is great for grinding raw meats for burgers or meatloaf and combining ingredients for homemade salsa.
The fine grinding plate quickly grates hard cheeses and helps you make bread crumbs.
Turn your stand mixer into the culinary center of your kitchen, with over 10 different attachments (sold separately).

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Walmart Scoop Collection – Pretty Prairie

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October 24, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

If you love florals mixed with denim or western-inspired looks, you’re going to love the Walmart Scoop Collection Pretty Prairie. “The people of Walmart” are evolving into an amazing new fashion – the Scoop Collection for women. The iconic NYC brand was redesigned for any budget – something I am super excited about.

I love this Scoop Blouson Sleeve Paisley Print Midi Dress. The darker color and style is perfect for winter. Add your favorite tall boots or booties for a trendy look. Get this dress for $54.95.

This Scoop Chevron Print Peasant Blouse just screams Pretty Prairie to me. The colors and pattern have such a western or southwest vibe to me. This is priced at $26.95.

Denim skirts are some of my favorite pieces because they’re so versatile. You can wear them with anything from tees to blouses. Get this Scoop Light Wash Boot Skirt for just $26.95.

High-low dresses are really popular right now, and this Scoop Blouson Sleeve Boho Print High Low Maxi Dress is a must-have for fall and winter. This one is priced at $39.95.

These Scoop Isla Low Heel Ankle Booties have the perfect prairie look to them. Snakeskin is a popular print right now, and these booties will really dress up your outfits. Get these for $34.95.

No prairie or western outfit is complete without the perfect hat! I love the leopard print band on this Scoop Ultimate Wide Brim Velour Fedora. This is priced at $28.95.

Make sure you check out all the gorgeous Walmart Scoop Collection Pretty Prairie that are available!

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McDonald’s Halloween Treats Coupon Booklet Only $1

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October 24, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Restaurant

In addition to the Wendy’s Halloween Coupon Booklet for $1.00 that we mentioned previously, it looks like McDonald’s has also jumped on the bandwagon where they are offering up Halloween Treats Coupon Books for only $1.00 and it includes 12 FREE Product Coupons for:

FREE Bag of Apple Slices
FREE Apple Juice or Milk Jug
FREE Hamburger
FREE Small Vanilla Cone

Find more Restaurant Deals on Frugal Coupon Living!

If fast food excites you, try making your favorite restaurant brands but at home. These Chick-fil-A Copycat Recipes are quite the hit (and yummy too!) Pin to your Pinterest Board with Food!

Wendy’s: Snag 5 FREE Junior Frosty Coupons for $1.00!

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October 24, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Restaurant

Yay! The best promo that Wendy’s offers all year is back – spend $1.00 for a coupon book filled with 5 coupons for FREE Junior Frosty’s!

I like to give these out to the kids who come and trick or treat at my home! They get a free ice cream and I don’t really have to pay for a big bag of candy that I would be tempted to eat! :)

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Mischievous Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Snowman Cheese Grater

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October 23, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Poor Olaf. This Snowman Cheese Grater is an easy elf idea using marshmallows and a plush friend. Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas?

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Snowman Cheese Grater

We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

Snowman Cheese Grater! This mischievous elf is up to no good. Grab a cheese grater, your favorite snowman plush, and a few marshmallows for this easy Elf on the Shelf Idea. This particular snowman looks like he has seen better days!

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Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin Pin Pin, because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We have many more ideas to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Here we have a lot of FREE PRINTALBES! That is our goal, to make Elf easy for you! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

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Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys. We love some of the creativity coming from Etsy too! Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

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