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Summer Need? A Cooler Air Conditioner

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

The IcyBreeze Cooler Chill Package is both a cooler for your drinks and foods, and an air conditioner! Plug it into the wall or in your car!

The IcyBreeze 110V is a portable air conditioner + cooler in one! The Chill Package is our most basic IcyBreeze package, including all the same great cooling features of all of our personal air conditioner coolers but without a rechargeable battery. This IcyBreeze unit comes with a 110 volt (standard US wall socket) power supply that gives you endless mobile cooling, just as long as you have access to a 110V power socket. The IcyBreeze 12V is a portable air conditioner + cooler in one! The Chill Package is our most basic IcyBreeze package, including all the same great cooling features of all of our personal air conditioner coolers but without a rechargeable battery. This IcyBreeze unit comes with a 12 volt (standard automobile) power supply that gives you endless mobile cooling, just as long as you have access to a 12V power socket.

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How to Make An Easy Marshmallow Shooter

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May 26, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

This July Fourth, make sure to add this Easy Marshmallow Shooter to your list of activities for the kids. This DIY Marshmallow Launcher combines a cup, a balloon and many laughs.

Easy Marshmallow Shooter

For obvious reasons, the Fourth of July is always big in our home location of Washington, D.C. Since having the younger kids, however, we do not always get out together in the evening for the big fire works. One of us goes leaving the other home with the kids. It’s a balance as finding a babysitter on July 4th isn’t really an option. Every time it is my turn to get out with the kids, I get tears in my eyes. Nothing makes you more patriotic than watching fireworks with the National Monument(s) in the background. The years that I stay home with the younger kids, however, the warm feeling of the holiday disappears. It’s just another “day.” To involve the younger kids this year, and still have some holiday fun at home, we created these Marshmallows Shooters.

Add this to your list of Summer Bucket Items and Upcycled Crafts. All it takes is a toilet paper roll, scrap paper and a balloon. Of course you will need marshmallows, use the extra marshmallows to create these Seasonal Rice Krispies Treats.

Marshmallow Launcher Supplies:

Toilet paper rolls
Scrapbook paper (we used red and white stripe)
Balloons (we used blue)
Rubber bands
Glue stick
Marshmallows

Each toilet paper roll and balloon makes one shooter.

To create these shooters honestly takes a matter of minutes. The hardest part is getting the perfect cut of scrap paper and gluing it on the toilet paper roll!

Easy Marshmallow Shooter Directions:

First, cut the striped scrapbook paper to fit around the toilet paper roll and glue into place.

Tie a knot in the bottom of a balloon (not inflated).

Next, cut off the top (round part) off the balloon.

Wrap the open end of the balloon around the bottom of the toilet paper roll and secure with a rubber band.

To use, place a marshmallow in the shooter and pull the knotted end back. Let go of the balloon to shoot the marshmallow out.

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Take a look at our Red White and Blue Printables for July Fourth, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Visual Summer Bucket List Items for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

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Firecracker Cookies Red White and Blue July 4th Recipe

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May 25, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Explosively yummy, Firecracker Cookies just like the classic Popsicle. This red, white, and blue Fourth of July Recipe is a tasty dessert for picnics, the pool, parties or just because. Best of all this summer dessert on a stick can be enjoyed while on the go.

Firecracker Cookies

Living Washington, DC..

Since moving to Washington, D.C. four years ago, the Fourth of July has taken on an entirely new meaning. First of all, every time we drive past the monuments and historic sites, I tear up. I mean tears come down my face and I have to make sure not to find myself in conversation or I begin to sound incredibly silly not being able to get words out of my mouth. There is something about being on the ground our forefather’s walked on before. The area is full of pride. A lot of the pride is political and military, but D.C. is a huge melting pot. There is pride for every blend of person and every country. In my small neighborhood of about 12 families, half of the homes are filled with international citizens. We are all displaced people and find family in one another. It’s like nothing else I have ever experienced… it’s welcoming of each other’s differences. It’s blending of different foods and cultures.

The Fourth of July

I digress… back to July 4th… Clearly, this is an area where Independence Day is huge. There are parades, huge performances with top artists (in fact you might watch our country’s fire works and performers each year on PBS in front of the United States Capitol.) The publicized performance is topped off with fireworks over the mall. A large National Park where the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument are located. It’s majestic. It’s beautiful. It’s warning. We are so blessed to be in a country where red, white and blue speak more than colors on a pallets.

Firecracker Cookies

Wherever you are this July 4th, Memorial Day or Veterans Day, this cookie recipe is a must. Dessert on a stick doesn’t have to be limited to a a frozen treat! We blended together three cookies on a stick that look just like a classic Firecracker Popsicle, but, best of all, they don’t melt.

Firecracker Cookies Ingredients:

Firecracker Cookies Red White and Blue July 4th Recipe

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon, blue raspberry and cherry flavoring
Red and blue food coloring
Food safe craft sticks

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Preheat your oven to 350° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl combine your butter, granulated sugar and powdered sugar and mix well.
Mix in one egg and vegetable oil and mix.
Mix in the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt (if your dough is still a little crumbly, mix in a 1-3 tablespoons of water).
Separate the dough into 3 bowls, mixing blue food coloring in one with 1/2 teaspoon blue raspberry flavoring, mix one with red food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon cherry flavoring, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract in the non-colored dough.
Form the dough into small balls and arrange onto the sticks from red, white and blue.
Press the balls together into a log and press a fork down the center of each color for an imprint.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, let cool and enjoy!

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Kids Baking Championship

The best thing to hit the television of our home has been Kid Baking Championship. If your kids have not seen it, turn it on. It’s a wholesome show about kids changing each other to the best tasting, self-created recipe. This show has become the best in our home because my kids have picked up a lot. I have been cooking less in the kitchen, while they pick up recipes on their own. My girls are being creative too. One day I was served sugar cookies (using a pre-made package) with lime buttermilk cream (all created on their own!) It was really good!

This Dessert on a Stick Recipe is easy for the kids and one you can step back from and focus on other Fourth of July recipes for your picnic or party.

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Firecracker Cookies Directions:

First, preheat your oven to 350° in line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl combine your butter, granulated sugar and powdered sugar and mix well.

Mix in one egg and vegetable oil and mix.

Next, mix in the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt (if your dough is still a little crumbly, mix in a 1-3 tablespoons of water).

Separate the dough into 3 bowls, mixing blue food coloring in one with 1/2 teaspoon blue raspberry flavoring, mix one with red food coloring and 1/2 teaspoon cherry flavoring, and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract in the non-colored dough.

Form the dough into small balls and arrange onto the sticks from red, white and blue.

Press the balls together into a log and press a fork down the center of each color for an imprint.

Finally, bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes, let cool and enjoy!

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Get your print on with these Red, White and Blue Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Dresses for Graduation

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May 24, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Online Shopping

Have a friend or family member graduating this spring? This is an occasion that definitely calls for a new dress, and we’ve found some really pretty dresses for graduation that you’ll love! And, make sure you check out our Graduation Hacks!

How gorgeous is this Floral Ruffle Off the Shoulder Dress?? This dress is SO pretty and you’ll want to wear it long after graduation is over.

This Lace Floral Tie Waist Ruffle Dress is one of the prettiest I’ve seen. This is one you can totally wear to other events and parties. It will make a splash!

I love this 3/4 Bell Sleeve Lace A-Line Mini Dress. It has a sleek, classic style and is so feminine with the bell sleeves and the lace all over it. I’m betting you’ll get a ton of compliments on this!

This Off The Shoulder Short Sleeve Cocktail Skater Dress is so fun looking – the perfect dress for hitting the dance floor! This comes in several colors, and you’re going to want all of them!

I am obsessed with this Polka Dot V Neck Short Sleeve A-Line Tie Dress. Polka dots are my favorite pattern, and they make this dress so much fun. You’ll wear this one all summer long – just change out your shoes for different looks!

If you love shift dresses, you’re going to want to hurry to grab this classy V-Neck Bell Sleeve Shift Dress. Not only is this the perfect dress, but it would look great over leggings as a tunic, too!

Hamilton Beach 2-Way Coffee Maker

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May 23, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

If you’ve been looking for a coffee maker that is two brewers in one, you’re going to grab this one while it’s on sale. Today only, 5/23, you can get this Hamilton Beach 2-Way Coffee Maker for 59% off!!

This coffee maker is great because you can brew either a single cup of coffee or a 12-cup carafe if you have more than one person in your house drinking it or if you want more than one cup.

I’ve been wanting to get a coffee maker ike this, so I am super excited to see this one on sale!

Details:

BREW TWO WAYS: Enjoy either a single-serve cup (travel mug not included) or full pot of coffee with the 12-cup carafe.
FULLY PROGRAMMABLE: Wake up to a hot cup of coffee with fully programmable functionality and auto-shutoff.
ADJUSTS TO YOUR CUP: Can brew directly into the carafe, a travel mug (not included) or a short cup.
CONVENIENT SINGLE-SERVE: Brew a cup for one using loose, ground coffee.
SMART FEATURES: Includes brew strength selector (Regular or Bold), keep-hot warming plate and more.

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22 Memorable Prom Tips for the Ultimate Night

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May 22, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Fashion, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

Memorable Prom Tips – create the ultimate night with these tips from beauty, to decorations, etiquette, photos, style and more. Make it a night to remember, not to regret!

22 Memorable Prom Tips

Prom night can be one of the most fun and memorable events in your high school career. Make sure, on this night, you are bold and confident. It’s okay to go without a date. It’s okay to go with a date. It’s okay to do the asking, boys don’t always have to ask and why not be in charge of who you want to go to prom with? You can even make it a night to remember with your best girlfriends.

Have fun. Your biggest and best high school memories are going to be small moments. That doesn’t mean this big night can’t have smaller events. You aren’t going to remember the entire night but you will have a set of experiences that you file away and pull up later. Do that sober and excited on juice, apple juice. Be confident, hold a smile, and when something goes wrong, embrace that moment, laugh, and move on. How you handle each smaller moment determines how the bigger night goes.

Are you worried about prom going off without a hitch? We got you covered! While hiccups always happen, yes – expect the unexpected – we have tips and tricks to help you have the most memorable prom night.

Make it a night to remember, not to regret!

Keep that hair in place! Hold up that hair with this beauty hack. Spray your bobby pins with hair spray before placing them in your hair. This will help with the hold.

Don’t blow the budget. Save money when it comes to the makeup. Kara Larkin Llifestyle has a great list of professional vs drug store makeup swaps still giving you a million dollar look!

Chicks before…. ah forget it. Take photos with your besties. While a boyfriend or prom date might be temporary, many of the friendships will hold strong through the ages – from college, to weddings, to babies and more. Grab some photos with your best girl friends (without the guy!) Barefoot Blonde has an incredible, editorial friend-shoot for some prom photo inspiration! Photography by Stephanie Sunderland.

Hold them up. No more pulling up on that strapless bra. A bra strap wrapped around your torso below your strapless bra will help keep your strapless bra in place and free from slipping! Genius. Thanks PureWow!

Don’t blink! Do your eye shadow before doing your foundation. Girl with Glam shows you how to make the most perfect winged eyeliner using tape – who would have guessed?! Practice a few times before the big night!

Talk with your hands. While a mani and pedi are nice, don’t break the bank on expensive acrylic nails. There are so many press on nails like these Ombre Glitter Press-On Nails under $5 from Forever21. There are 24 nails total, so just put a few extra in your purse should you loose one in the evening.

Walk on red; not the red carpet. Get designer looking shoes with red paint shoe bottom coat and restorer. I suggest stretching your shoes (see our tip below) and rubbing sandpaper to the bottoms (to prevent slippage) before painting them!

Get organized. Carry all that you need with help from the Anatomy of a Prom Clutch from My School Outfits. Have a perfume sample, your lipstick, safety pins, and blotting paper sheets!

Big girls don’t cry. Apply two coats of mascara. Layer waterproof mascara on top of your regular formula to make your mascara last longer. Our favorite mascara is L’Oreal Voluminous Mascara.

Dance in comfort. Get fancy with this bedazzled, glittery Converse tutorial from Love Maegan (website down)

Pin it correctly. Ladies, watch this video on how to properly pin a boutonniere from Snippet and Ink.

Pucker up! Go matte with your lipstick. Follow these steps from Beauty Tips for Her for making your lipstick last 8 hours. Powder is the trick!

The night sky. If you are in charge of the decor, a beautiful backdrop is a black felt curtain, string lights and star lanterns. (Source)

Say it with balloons. Grab balloons that announce the year. We love this friend-shoot from Seniorologie; it could be fun with the guys too! You can find numbered foiled balloons here.

Kissable lips. Gently to gently buff away flakes and hydrate lips with an exfoliating lip scrub. Having exfoliated lips will help keep your lipstick on prom night.

Don’t go hungry. Eat something and drink lots of water before going out for prom. If hosting a dinner night, finger food is good for snacking and keeping clothing clean. Consider this Epic Charcuterie and Cheese Board from Skinny Taste. The protein will be great before heading out the door!

Break in your shoes. Make sure to break in your shoes! Take a thick pair of socks, wear your new shoes, and use a hair dryer to blow on the tightest areas. Keep repeating until the shoes fit comfortably! Also rub sand paper on the sole of the shoe to prevent slipping on the dance floor!

Hide your money. Have your hands free and invest in this must have prom accessory: the garter purse. Hide extra money, your credit card, and even your phone!

Stay hydrated. Serve a party punch for the crew to sip while getting ready or taking photos. We love this recipe from Savor Home. Be sure to include a straw to protect lipstick!

Check it and forget it. Waiting until the last minute only ads stress. Take a look at the prom planning tips, from Sarah Jane. A to do list that goes as far as three months out!

Zits suck. Don’t let a pimple mountain ruin your night. Blushing Basics gives you a step by step tutorial on how to conceal a zit. Don’t pop it, hide it!

Etiquette 101. Don’t shy away or be afraid to eat in front of your date. Going to a fancy dinner for the first time? Here is a diagram with some basic rules of etiquette for your your formal dinning. Know which fork or spoon to use, which glass to pick up and how to pass the table and salt. (Source)

Also enjoy these creative Promposal Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Style Jean Jackets for Spring

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May 22, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Fashion, Online Shopping

I love jean jackets. I wear them all the time and they go with everything from jeans and a tee to dressy pants and a blouse. If you’ve been wanting a new one, you’re going to want to check out these ways to Style Jean Jackets for Spring!

A blue denim jean jacket like this Levi’s Womens Classic Trucker-Jacket is a must-have for every woman. Mine is something that gets worn SO much because it’s trendy and goes with everything.

Not much goes better with a jean jacket than a t-shirt, and a basic, solid color tee like these Women’s Basic V Neck Short Sleeve T Shirts is a must-have. You’re going to want this tee in every color!

These adidas Originals Women’s Superstar Shoes are on my to-buy list. Throw these on with jeans, a tee and a jean jacket, and you’ll look super trendy and cute!

I love this dollhouse Women’s Queen Jacket because it’s a light wash denim, which is my favorite. I don’t have a light wash jean jacket, so this one is going in my cart!

Give your jean jacket a different look by styling it with a dress. Throw it on over this super cute Tie Front V-Neck Spaghetti Strap Backless Swing Midi Dress for a chic, casual look.

Bodysuits are becoming more popular to wear with pants and skirts than shirts because you won’t have any wardrobe malfunctions with them. This Scoop Neck Bodysuit would look super cute with jeans or dressy pants and your favorite jean jacket!

Gingham Outfit Ideas

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May 21, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Fashion, Online Shopping

I love gingham. It’s one of my favorite patterns. It screams summer to me. And, I just adore gingham clothes! If you do, too, check out these awesome Gingham Outfit Ideas we have for you!

This Tie Front V-Neck Spaghetti Strap A-Line Backless Swing Midi Dress is just perfect for everything this summer from picnics and cookouts to dinner out with friends and family.

This Cut Out Back Bow Mini Dress is perfect for girl’s night or date night with your significant other. It would look fabulous with heels or wedges, and I love the cut out detail on the back.

This Bell Sleeve Embroidered Tunic Dress is so pretty. I love the embroidered flowers, and the bell sleeves are perfection. Pair this with your favorite sandals or flip flops for a casual look, and with heels or wedges for something dressier.

How adorable are these Sam Edelman Women’s Rodney Ballet Flats?? These would look so cute with anything from jeans to dressy pants and a skirt!

I just adore this Long Sleeved Gingham Shirt. It would look cute with jeans or dressy pants. And, you can wear it now with the sleeves rolled up or later with them rolled down!

How adorable is this Sleeveless Belted Checkered Shell Top Blouse?? I love the tie belt feature. This will keep you cool this summer while looking chic. This is definitely a must-have for your closet.