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20 Punny Teacher Gifts | Pun-Tastic Ideas with Printables

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January 17, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

In time for Teacher Appreciation Week, take a look at these adorable Punny Teacher Gifts. Memorable Pun-Tastic Ideas with free printables.

Punny Teacher Gifts

As a former teacher, I never expected much from my parents. In fact, very generous gifts sometimes made me feel uncomfortable. There was no need. I loved my job and was happy to teach. I did, however, appreciate little gestures of kindness. A candy bar, a plate of cookies, a morning coffee, or a small thank you note for whatever gesture they appreciated in the week.

Low Cost Teacher Gift Idea

As a former teacher myself and mother of five, let me help you achieve a simple and low-cost teacher gift ideas with our Teacher Gift Tag Printable Set!

Is it a struggle to find a perfect Teacher Gift Idea? Creating an EASY, LOW-COST, ADORABLE gift for teachers has never been easier!

Take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Set. This set includes 12 digital gift cards. Download, print, and cut. One gift idea for every season. Our Teacher gift tag pritnables provide easy teacher gift ideas. Staying organized during the school year is hard enough!

One Year of Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Funny Teacher Gift Ideas

Since I no longer teach, this blog evolved during maternity leave, I am always thoughtful of my children’s teachers. I am a woman of dry humor and I love some good wit. That was the inspiration behind these 20 Punny Teacher Gifts.

Thanks a latte! Gift with a Starbucks Gift Card and a plastic frappucino cup! | Frugal Coupon Living

Teacher, I’m Glad I’m Stuck with You with Scotch Expressions ruler design masking tape. | Frugal Coupon Living

Thanks for pushing me to do my best! Gift with a cute container of push pins. | Frugal Coupon Living

Movie night teacher appreciation gift for a popular teacher. Gift with popcorn containers and a Redbox code! | Frugal Coupon Living

You are crushing this! Gift with Orange Crush. | The Idea Room via Tauni Everett

Teachers plants seeds of knowledge that will grow forever! There are some cute succulents on Amazon.| The Idea Room

Thanks for keeping me on Target! A Target gift card and some black and white bakers twine and you are all set! | Landeelu

Spread Love, Not Germs Funny Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift. | Frugal Coupon Living

Take note, I think you have the “write” stuff! Thanks for a great year. We think this would go great with an Erin Condren planner! | Where the Smiles Have Been

It’s been a joy to be in your class plus more candy bar gift tags. Pair with candy and a cute polka dot ribbon and you are all set! | Fun-Squared

You are a mark above the rest! Gift with Expo Makers and Bakers Twine – we love that grey and white pattern. | The Happy Scraps

Thanks for being a sweet and uh-mason teacher. These plastic handled Mason Jar mugs are cute. | Lil’ Luna

Donut what I’d do without a teacher like you. Gift with donuts or a donut gift card! | Bren Did

You make learning easy peasy lemon squeezy plus more fruit gift tags. Make your own candles or find a cute melon candle.| Short Stop Designs

Have a night off Netflix Subscription (maybe not as punny, but so unique!) Gift a Netflix membership! | Mama Cheaps

I must ad-mitt, you’re one smart cookie! Find an adorable oven mitt, cookie mix and a whisk. | Just Add Confetti

Sweet people like you take the cake! You can find mini bundt pan cakes and bundt cake boxes. | Positively Splendid

In time for Teacher Appreciation Week, take a look at these adorable Punny Teacher Gifts. Memorable Pun-Tastic Ideas with free printable #FrugalCouponLiving #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Thanks a bunch for being a great teacher. We find adorable, affordable flowers at Trader Joes! You can find brown kraft paper cardstock here.| Simply Kierste

I had a ball this year. Grab a rubber band ball – I like the pinks and blues. | Tried and True

Looking forward to a Re-Markable School Year for a remarkable teacher | Frugal Coupon Living

Thanks for helping me grow! There are some cute succulents on Amazon. | A Pumpkin and a Princess

You have been the write teacher for me. I love these patterned pencils and stationary supplies. | Simply This and That

We need s’more teachers like you! Printable gift tag and mason jar snack mix recipe. | Frugal Coupon Living

I am so fortunate to have you as my teacher. If gifting with fortunate cookies, they are already chocolate dipped! Grab your Pei Wei gift card here. | The Crafted Sparrow

Thanks for sticking with me this year. I love these unique sticky notes. | The Crafting Chicks

Don’t forget our round-up of free Teacher Appreciation Printables and our creative Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas (many with printables).

Love pun? We have so many more pun-tastic ideas. First enjoy these FREE Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

There doesn’t have to be a large budget or a reason, how about because it’s a Thursday? Take a look at our cheap Thankful Thursday Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these easy and creative Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Pin to Pinterest.

Getting ready for Valentine’s Day? We love these 20 Teacher Valentine Printables – all with pun! Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these creative ways to say “thanks!” Thanksgiving Gift Ideas for Teachers with Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

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13 Dollar Tree April Fools Pranks

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: April Fools Day, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring

Thirteen clean and fun Dollar Tree April Fools pranks from as low as $20 – Easy April Fools Day prank ideas for kids from the Dollar Store.

Dollar Tree April Fools Pranks

Every April 1, April Fools’ Day is an annual celebration full of practical jokes. These jokes can have a wide range of silliness form hoaxes to playful amusement. We like to focus on the later, making sure all parties of the prank find it fun and laughable. In an effort to prepare for April Fools’ Day this year, my girls and I went up and down the aisles of the Dollar Store to find some of the most creative (and clean) Dollar Tree April Fools Pranks for Kids. This pranks can be done on kids or the kids can become involved pranking parents or even other siblings.

Also check out our April Fools Ideas for the Kitchen, Home and Office. We also have plenty of fun Free April Fools Day printables for kids and adults. Have fun, be kind!

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 1: Sponge Cakes

Only two items are needed for this April Fool’s Day Prank for the kids. We tricked my husband as his birthday had just occurred when we made our sponge cake. At the Dollar Tree pick up a sponge and we found a package of Funfetti Pillsbury Icing with sprinkles. The trickiest part was not having the sponge show through. I would suggest the lightest sponge you can find (ours was dark blue.) I also suggest icing the cube, freezing it for about five minutes, icing it again, freezing again. My daughter was very patient with it, it was about four times she took it in and out of the freezer until it looked like a mini cake. Supplies include a sponge, icing, sprinkles, scissors and a butter knife.

Price: $2

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 2: Plastic Wrap Shampoo

This is good for a container of bath wash, shampoo or conditioner. Take some plastic wrap and seal under the cap. When your family member tries to squeeze the liquid out of the bottle, it will not come out. This might be an April Fools prank you already have on hand and don’t have to purchase! Supplies include plastic wrap, and shampoo/conditioner/body wash.

Price: $2 – $3

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 3: Kraft Mac and Cheese Juice

For this kids April Fool’s Day Prank you will need powdered Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. My frugal self pulled out the pasta and made it for the kids later in the week – who doesn’t love pasta with butter? It was easy to make our April Fool’s Day juice. I was amazed how real this looked. When I poured the powder in our pitcher, I was sure that it wasn’t going to fool anyone but it looked just like freshly squeezed orange juice with pulp. You can sift out some of the top if you feel it looks like too much pulp. Gross… but so much fun! Supplies include powdered mac and cheese, water, and a pitcher.

Price: $1

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 4: Pop Corn

We picked up a popcorn container and a can of corn for this April Fools Day fun! After you ask the kids if they want popcorn, pour a can of corn in the cup and see their reaction! Silly but fun. Supplies include a popcorn container, a can opener and canned corn.

Price: $2

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 5: Brown Es Brownies

Construction paper, a pan and Reynolds Aluminum Foil are all that is needed for this Brown-Es April Fool’s Day brownie prank! I took brown construction paper and layered it on top of each other. I then drew an E on the top piece of paper with a pencil. I quickly cut out six Es in one cut. On the top of the pan, my girls wrote a note to their dad – “Brownies, Love Lucy and Bella.” He fell for it after dinner! Laughs from all of us! Supplies include brown construction paper, scissors, a baking tray, aluminum foil and a pencil.

Price: $1 – $3

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 6: JELL-O Punch

Full disclosure. Our Dollar Tree did not have powdered JELL-O so we had to grab four of the pre-made individual packs. Four filled up this entire mason jar cup To fill the cup, we melted on the stove-top until it was runny (no chunks). We pour our melted JELL-O in a mug, added a draw and put it in the fridge. It solidified just fine. After the pranks pilled up, my husband did not fall for this one but he also is not the first to grab a mug of juice out of the refrigerator. This is a better prank saved for the kids! Supplies include JELL-O (plus ingredients), a mug, and a straw.

Price: $1 – $3

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 7: Frozen Cereal

There are a few option to this cereal prank. You can freeze a layer of ice in a bowl or you can freeze the milk, spoon and cereal in the bowl. We added a layer of water to the bowl about 2/3 up. We then frozen the layer of water. When I served the cereal and milk, just a litter was on the top layer so when you went to dig your spoon in the bowl, you hit a solid surface! Supplies include a cereal bowl, spoon, milk, cereal and water. You might have everything you need for this April Fool’s Day breakfast prank making this as low as $0!

Price: $1 – $4

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 8: Thin Mint OREOs

The kids loved making these Thin Mint OREOs and I have to admit, they smelled so good! The prank level of how hard it was, was low, but you have to make sure you keep it clean. Otherwise it clearly is not an OREO. I also think it would work better with one of those peel back OREO containers. Using a small bag, we had to open the bag and it doesn’t make it too appealing to start eating OREOs from an already open bag. If it was the peel back container, it would be easy to lay them in the cupboard until someone went in the pantry and served themselves. Supplies include cookies, toothpaste and a butter knife.

Price: $2

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 9: Rock Filled Shoes

So don’t do this prank when you are rushing out the door. No fun having a child clean up rocks and getting their shoes on ten minutes before school starts. Supplies include shoes with rocks, Pony Beads, marbles, toilet paper, or whatever!

Price: $1

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 10: Caramel Ice Cream Parfait

I love this Dollar Tree prank because you can make a practical joke serving ice cream with caramel sauce but it isn’t something that you have to toss after the prank is done. In fact, my kids were thrilled to be eating the mashed potatoes with gravy! It was just as much of a treat. All you need for supplies are instant mash (the ingredients like butter and water) and gravy sauce. We picked up the spoon and glass at The Dollar Tree but they were not needed because you can use your own utensils and parfait glass.

Price: $2 – $4

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 11: Spider Escape

This prank is playful and easy. Grab a paper cup and put on this caution note “Warning… huge, aggressive spider under cup. Do not lift!” Then tear the cup as if this aggressive spider escaped. Fun not only for the home but maybe for a common room in an office. If not for someone to fall for, at least for someone to get a small chuckle. Supplies include a cup, marker, and Post-it note.

Price: $1 – $3

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 12: Remote Control Trick

Dad is sure to fall for this one, especially when the big game is on. Cover the remote control sensor with Scotch Tape. Be sure to draw a black circle where the sensor is completely blocking the transmission. How many times do you think he will change the batteries? Supplies include tape, a permanent marker and of course, a remote control.

Price: $2

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 13: Bar Soap Trick

For this soap prank, you cover bar soap in clear nail polish. When you go to wash your hands, the soap will not create suds causing the hand washer to keep trying to later up the bar. This worked in our home! Supplies include bar soap and clear nail polish.

Price: $2

Thirteen clean and fun @DollarTree April Fools pranks from as low as $20 - Easy April Fools Day prank ideas for kids from the Dollar Store. #FrugalCouponLiving #AprilFoolsDay #DollarTree

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Family Birthday Celebrations – How to Celebrate Every Member!

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January 27, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

Looking for fun birthday ideas? Make each and every family member feel special on their birthday with these Family Birthday Celebrations. These creative kids birthday ideas might just become your family’s new favorite traditions!

Family Birthday Celebrations

Our family used to have more elaborate birthday celebrations for our kids. As the years have gone by and our family headcount has gone up, the kids’ birthday celebrations have become more simplified. Our girls were 7 and 8 when their younger brother came and 8 and 9 when their additional brothers (twins) came, so it was hard to give them the celebration they deserved with all the craziness going on. That being said, there were years that it was easy (and affordable) to throw them a kids birthday party with friends. They have gotten older, and less interested, and I have been researching fun birthday ideas to make them feel loved at home without spending hundreds of dollars.

I’ve rounded up the best fun birthday ideas below to make your younger kids, your teens, or even your spouse feel special on their big day!

Make sure you get all the way to the bottom of this post — we have a really creative away for you to pay it forward and for you to give back to others each and every birthday! Such a wonderful lesson for your kids. Plus, it comes with a free printable!

Birthday Party Themes

Also take a look at these birthday party themes on Frugal Coupon Living.

Birthday Questions

Let’s kick off these fun birthday ideas with a free printable! Make these birthday quiz questions a family tradition. Download this free birthday interview printable and quiz each family member on their special day, year after year. You can keep all these answers in a memory keepsake box or birthday interview book. Cue the nostalgia!

Birthday Interview Questions

These birthday interview questions provide a time capsule of your child over the years! Come back to them as time goes by for a wave of nostalgia (and maybe a good laugh). Both you and your kids will love looking back on these memories. Capture the moment to watch how they have changed and have grown both in size and maturity!

Print Free Birthday Interview Download

Birthday Questions for Kids

Include a photo of your child with these kids birthday interview questions along with their name and age! See what they have to say about these questions each year:

What makes you happy?
What makes you sad?
Who is your best friend?
What do you like to learn?
Where do you want to travel?
One thing you are good at:
Your one wish would be:
What do you want to be when you grow up?

Don’t forget a list of their favorites!

Color
Food
Movie
Game
Snack
Place
Animal
Song

Birthday Quiz Printable

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At Home Birthday Party Ideas

Home is where the heart is! Keeping your kids’ birthday celebration at home doesn’t have to limit the fun. Check out these fun birthday ideas that will make your kids’ birthday at home extra special!

Birthday Parade

A kids birthday parade is a fantastic way to get friends and neighbors involved in the celebration! If you are in a time of social isolation but still need fun birthday ideas, this one is a great way to be social at a distance. Let friends and neighbors display their birthday wishes with signs and heartfelt words!

Guests can bring cards and gifts too! Just set up an area for them to drop off goodies.

Birthday Bucket List

Celebrate a very important member of the family with a Birthday Bucket List for kids. Complete all activities during a birthday week or the actual birthday. | Frugal Coupon Living

Funfetti Birthday Waffle

Make each and every part of their birthday special — even breakfast! Funfetti Birthday Waffles kick off the festivities with an amazing birthday breakfast! | Domestic Super Hero

Funfetti Breakfast Drink

Serve your Funfetti Birthday Waffles with these incredible kids birthday drinks — a sprinkle rim milk glass adds a special touch to their regular milk in the morning! You can use strawberry milk for an extra special treat (and a cute color, too). | Catch My Party

Birthday Balloon Avalanche

Looking for fun birthday ideas with a surprising twist? It doesn’t get more festive than this Balloon Avalanche DIY surprise. A little shocking, a lot of fun! Tutorial on Simply Kelly Designs.

College Birthday Care Package

I would have loved having one of these delivered to my dorm back in the day! Celebrate your older kid’s birthday with a heartfelt care package. College Birthday Care Packages let your college kids know you care, even if you can’t be with them on their special day!

Birthday Hall Decoration

Decorate the hall with balloons, streamers and a birthday sign! This kids birthday idea works great for an entryway to the room that has their presents or cake. Talk about a grand entrance! Idea found on Trey and Lucy.

Birthday Scavenger Hunt

I love fun birthday ideas that are interactive activities. This Birthday Treasure Hunt Scavenger Hunt is a great way to kick off your kids’ birthday or lead them to their presents. Lead them on Birthday Scavenger Hunt Riddles at home. (As seen in our Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids – visit for other creative ideas.)

Happy Birthday Yard Sign

Let the whole block know you’re celebrating! You can reuse this Happy Birthday yard sign for every birthday your family celebrates during the year.

Birthday Cake Bento Box Lunch

This one’s a great option for kids who are in school. Celebrate your kid’s birthday with an extra special lunch! Get inspiration from this Birthday Bento box from Lunch Box Dad.

Gifts by Age

I love this surprise! If you’re looking for fun birthday ideas that can work with any age, look no further. Match the number of gifts to their age for your next kids birthday! Source

Pizza Money Gift Box

Surprise your kids with a different kind of dough during dinner! Make them a fun money gift box — so much more creative than just handing it to them! Source

Candy Bar Birthday Card

We’ve got fun birthday ideas for kids with sweet tooths, too! This Candy Bar Birthday Card is packed with tons of treats. (Plus, check out our similar Candy Bar Sign.) Source

Happy Birthday Mirror Message

Such a creative way to start the morning! Leave a morning message wishing them a happy birthday. Idea from House of Hendrix.

Money Balloons

What a surprise! I’m loving all these fun birthday ideas for gifting cash. If you have a light sleeper, set up these Money Balloons while they’re at school and your child can enjoy their kids birthday surprise when they get home. Idea from Living Locurto

Birthday Car Decorations Prank

Looking for a birthday prank for your teen or spouse? Decorate their car with tons of birthday streamers, balloons, and more! They’ll be so surprised in the morning. Idea from House of Hendrix.

Balloon Scavenger Hunt

My Frugal Adventures has a great addition to this list of fun birthday ideas. She loads the floor with balloons, which is already a fun surprise by itself. Then she takes it a step further — one of the balloons has the first clue to a scavenger hunt. So fun!

Birthday Chalk Sign

This is one of the cheapest fun birthday ideas. Use chalk to send a fun message! Write a special sign with chalk for them to find when they get home from school or work. Source

Exploding Birthday Cake

Need fun birthday ideas for the jokester in your house? Make this Exploding Birthday Cake — when the cake is cut, pop! You’ll want to have another real cake on hand, though! Get the details on The Dilettante Files.

Make every member of the family feel special with these Family Birthday Celebrations. Creative ideas and family traditions for celebrating every year of life! #FrugalCouponLiving #Birthday #Family

Birthday Texts

Try these “My favorite things about you!” for the texting fanatic. It works great for kids away at college. Send something you love about them for every year of life! | House of Hendrix

Birthday Box

More fun birthday ideas for kids at college ahead! Try this birthday box. Send it to your child at college or surprise your kids at home! They will love it either way. | Source

Birthday Poster

The bigger, the better! List all the ways your child is loved on a large poster. Match their age to the numbers on your list! This heartfelt idea comes from one creative mama, my friend Cara at The First Grade Parade.

Birthday Gift Card Note

Gift cards are notorious for being one-size-fits-all gifts, but they don’t have to be! For your next kid’s birthday, make them with this birthday note complete with all of their favorite gift cards. | Fun Squared

Random Acts of Kindness Birthday Activity

Some of the best fun birthday ideas aren’t just about the birthday girl or boy. My cousin always makes her kids feel special, 365 days a year. She takes their birthday a step further by having them do random acts of kindness for others. They leave these adorable notes at the dollar store. Your kids will get so much joy out of doing a nice thing for others. Because she is so awesome, I made a printable for you to do the same! Pin to Pinterest.

Have the kids color the background however they like for a cute personal touch!

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Check out these Surprise Birthday Party Ideas and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Celebrate a half birthday with these Half Birthday Ideas – 6 months to 99 1/2 years old. Pin to Pinterest.

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For your child’s home birthday, why not host a family game night? Take a look at these Family Game Night Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Snow Day Ideas – 20 Ways to Enjoy the Snow

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November 30, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Seasonal, Social Media

The ultimate list of snow day ideas. Over 20 snow activities for the kids. These creative ways to have fun in the snow will be the ultimate winter boredom busters. Learn how to make an igloo out of snow, how to make snow paint and more.

Snow Day Ideas

We recently moved from Florida to the DC area and snow is new to us. Other than building the snowmen, making a snow angel and sledding down a hill, I wanted to find alternative ways for my kids to have fun in this odd, little white substance. Take a look at these 20 Uses for Snow to have a list of Snow Day Ideas on your next school day off!

Also see our Winter Hacks and Tips.

How to Make An Igloo

Have fun making an ice castle with step by step tutorial, how to make an igloo out of snow.

This outdoor igloo with ice blocks took about 3 days and a lot of patience. It also used about 40 meatloaf pans (just grab at the Dollar Store or your local grocery store.) Lay out your pans with water and a few drops of food coloring. Once the ice hardens, pop the ice out of the pans and form your igloo shape.

Once you get the shape of your ice igloo, fill in the cracks with snow. Continue to make molds, let the harden and add more ice bricks to your igloo. Keep adding snow in the racks as your cement. Repeat the process until you have an igloo made out of snow and ice. When you are finish, add alight inside at night for a magic light display.

More Snow Activities for Kids

Paint the Snow with this Snow Paint Recipe from One Little Project

Make a Snowball with this Snowball Maker on Amazon on Amazon

You can also make an Ice Sculpture from Happy Hooligans

Make Ice Lanterns from Thinly Spread

Bake up some Maple Syrup Snow Taffy from Back to Her Roots

Have Melted Snowman Race from Toddler Approved

Make Snow Ice Cream with this recipe from Gimme Some

Make an Outdoor Ice Ornament or Suncatcher (also fun with twig, berry, and holly inside) from Tracy Lynn Conway

You can also Feed the Birds with this Bird Ice Ornament from Hello Natural

Make a Snow Volcano from Science Sparks

Make a Frozen Bubble from Shawna Cornado

Make an Ice Cave from Zing Zing Tree

Make Water Balloon Snow Marbles from Fertilome

Play Tic-Tac-Snow from Parents.com

Track Animals in the Snow with this chart from Penelopedia

Create Snowshoe Monster Feet from Apartment Therapy

Potato Heads in the Snow from Happy Hooligans

Melting Snow Art from Housing a Forest

Bake Snow Muffins from Crunchy Rock

Make a car Snow Face (source unknown)

Don’t forget this Snow Day Survival Kit we shared with you in our 31 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas from DIY Mommy.

Take a look at these Winter Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Want to hang in doors? Check out these Melted Snowmen Cookies. Pin to Pinterest.

Teen Valentine Ideas

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January 14, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Looking for Valentine gift ideas for the teen in your life? If your teenager can be hard to shop for, we have some fantastic Teen Valentine Ideas that anyone would love!

This JSTEL Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle is a must-have because it can keep hot and cold drinks the right temperature – perfect for morning drinks on the way to school.

Teens can display their own sayings or greetings – anything they can think of – with this really neat lightbox. The Original Color-Changing LED Cinema Light Box comes with 100 letters and numbers to create personalized signs.

Teens love fun socks, and these Women’s Novelty Crazy Crew Socks will be a hit! There are so many different animals and items to choose from, and they’re so cute that I want them for myself!

Teens can easily carry cash, credit cards, cary keys and other similar items on their phones with these sticky pouches! These Stretchy Cell Phone Stick On Wallet Card Holders go tright on the back of smartphones and make for a great storage space!

I know when I was a teen, I loved to display pictures of me and my friends in my room. Teens living at home or starting college will be excited to put this Umbra Hangit Photo Display in their rooms!

Girls can easily store their makeup in their bathrooms and take them on trips with this Travel Makeup Train Case. I love all the different compartments it has to store everything a girl needs!

Make sure you check out these fantastic Teen Valentine Ideas that older kids will love!

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Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

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November 16, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Looking to start off the new year on the right foot? Got an air fryer as a gift over the holidays and curious as to what you can make with it? Take a look at these crave-worthy, easy air fryer recipes for beginners. Conveniently enjoy healthy recipes that are juicy on the inside, with the perfect texture of crispy on the outside!

Easy Air Fryer Recipes for Beginners

During Christmas 2017, I jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon only to use it maybe twice. Ever. It’s a great appliance, but I just find myself loving the slow cooked goodness of the Crock-pot. This past Christmas, I had every intention to jump on the air fryer bandwagon too, but as the mom of a family of seven, I could not find a good deal on a fryer big enough for our family (if you are a large family, PLEASE let me know the air fryer that is best for a family this large!) So despite my cart still holding my air fryer, I began to get together some easy recipes for our family. After all, a girl can dream — isn’t that what Pinterest is for?

Healthy Air Fryer Recipes

There were so many recipes I was excited about that were easy and great for beginners. Did you know there’s a slew of air fryer pizza recipes out there? Not to mention air fryer salmon recipes? Yum! I was so inspired by a food blogger who even made eggplant dip in the air fryer! I also was inspired by all the air fryer chicken recipes, air fryer wings to chicken nuggets. And for my veggie lovers, air fryer Brussels sprouts! And this isn’t even beginning to scrape the surface of the air fryer dinner recipes your appliance can make!

Is the Air Fryer healthier than the oven?

The recent spike in popularity for the air fryer naturally prompts the debate of “air fryer vs oven”. While using the air fryer is far healthier than deep frying the traditional way, like using your air fryer to make french fries or fried chicken instead of deep frying, the air fryer unit simply gets so hot that it gets food super crispy without having to add any oil. So, your air fryer is basically like an oven, but way hotter! This means it’s not necessarily any healthier than using your oven. That being said, the air fryer’s heat capability makes it far more efficient to create delicious “fried” dishes without having to wait forever for them to get crispy. As a busy mom, my air fryer has quickly become my favorite appliance for creating delicious dishes my family loves in way less time!

Enjoy all these recipes and let me know your family’s favorite!

Air Fryer Times & Temps Cheat Sheet

First of all, if you’re new to the air fryer, this Air Fryer Cheat Sheet is a must have. It’s got all the info you need to make amazing air fryer dinner recipes in one spot. I keep a copy of these Air Fryer Tips in my Recipe Binder. (Another suggestion would be to laminate this cheat sheet and keep it beside your air fryer. Laminating this air fryer tip guide will keep it clean and make it easy to wipe any kitchen mess off.)

AIR FRYER CHEAT SHEET DIGITAL DOWNLOADWe also provide an easy set of three – Instant Pot, Air Fryer and Baking Hack cheat sheets all in one! See more in our Baking Hacks and Tips.

You could also grab this magnetic Air Fryer Cheat Sheet to keep it on the side of your air fryer at all times!

Five Air Fryer Accessories

Beyond that Air Fryer Hack Sheet, you will also want to invest in these Air Fryer Accessories.

First, you’ll need this Evo Oil Sprayer Bottle for more than your Air Fryer. Mine is practically attached at the hip when I’m in the kitchen. It’s refillable, so you can use it with any brand of olive oil you have on hand.

Second, this digital internal temp reader is the best way to test if your food is ready. This is a must in the kitchen, not just for the air fryer.

Third, I am all for easy clean up. I much prefer cooking and letting someone else clean up my mess, unless it fits in the dishwasher! These Air Fryer Liners will keep the mess under control. You’re welcome in advance!

Fourth, get something to cut potatoes into waffle fries or string fries. Air fryers are the absolute best way to get your french fry fix without all the extra calories! Here’s a commercial grade french fry cutter, a hand held french fry cutter, and the potato cage of cutting (trust me, you’re going to want to check this one out!)

Finally, a good pair of tongs are a must in my kitchen. These are hands down the BEST tongs ever — OXO Good Grips 9-Inch Locking Tongs with Nylon Heads. They store so well because of how they lock (as in, they won’t get your drawer stuck!)

Best Air Fryer Recipes

Read on for the best air fryer dinner recipes, air fryer breakfast recipes, and everything in between — all beginner friendly!

Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks

First up, our own Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks are an easy crowd pleaser!

Air Fryer Pizza

This easy Air Fryer Pizza is so simple the kids could make it!

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

This Paleo and Whole30 friendly shrimp recipe is just as healthy as it is convenient. Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp get golden brown and delicious for a crispy, healthy, and super quick air fryer dinner recipe! | Real Food with Jessica

Air Fryer Fried Okra

Even my pickiest kids would love this. Sliced okra gets coated in spices and air fried until crunchy for one of the easiest air fryer vegetable recipes! | Piping Pot Curry

Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower

My family would pop these like popcorn. Air Fryer Roasted Cauliflower is seasoned with lemon juice & sumac spice to make cauliflower interesting AND delicious| Cadry’s Kitchen

Air Fryer Pepperoni Pizza

What can’t the air fryer do? This Pepperoni Air Fryer Pizza is a quick and easy recipe with a crispy crust. It only takes 10 minutes, so it’s perfect for busy weeknights | Stay Snatched

Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken

Did you know you can put a whole chicken in the air fryer? This Rotisserie Air Fryer Chicken is cooked in under an hour and comes out juicy and delicious. I’m adding it to my to-do list of air fryer dinner recipes as we speak! | Amy in the Kitchen

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Instead of giving your kids frozen chicken nuggets made from who-knows-what, swap them for this recipe for air fryer chicken nuggets. We are sold! | Garnished Plate

Low Carb Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

If you’re looking for great air fryer keto recipes, you’ll love this one. This is one of our favorite sides! These Low Carb Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts get perfectly tender on the inside and super crispy on the outside. | Low Carb with Jennifer

Air Fryer Squash Rings

We need to try these! Try these air fryer squash rings for a healthy alternative to fried potatoes. They’re dairy free, gluten free and paleo friendly! | Mitten Dietitian

Air Fryer “Baked” Salmon

Looking for air fryer recipes for fish? Try Air Fryer Baked Salmon. The air fryer is the key to the perfect cook on your salmon — who knew! | White on Rice Couple

Air Fryer Cajun Breakfast Sausage

If you’re on the hunt for no-guilt air fryer breakfast recipes, Homemade Cajun breakfast sausage cooked in an air fryer is the one for you. Plus, it’s paleo and gluten free! | Cotter Crunch

Super Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Yes, you can get super crispy air fried chicken wings without deep frying! They don’t even need flour! | Dine Like Shay

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Cauliflower Patties

Hello flavor! You’ll love the cilantro ranch flavoring on these air fryer Sweet Potato Cauliflower Patties. A delicious addition to my air fryer vegetable recipes! | Cotter Crunch

Air Fryer Eggplant Dip

You can even make eggplant dip in the air fryer. It’s a great way to get nutrients into your kids’ after school snack! | Cadry’s Kitchen

Air Fryer Asian Chicken Nuggets

These Asian Chicken Nuggets are paleo AND low carb. The air fryer is the key to their golden crunch! | Food Faith and Fitness

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash

Another winner in the air fryer breakfast recipes category: Sweet Potato Hash. It only uses five ingredients and is Whole 30 and paleo friendly! | Stay Snatched

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Air Fryer Potato Peels

Don’t let your potato peels go to waste! Air fry them instead for the perfect crisp & salty snack. Pass the ketchup! | Cadry’s Kitchen

Air Fried Ravioli

These air fried raviolis are the best appetizer. Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and herbs jazz up regular ravioli for a fancy air fryer appetizer that transports you to an Italian restaurant. | Love and Risotto

Air Fried Chickpeas

I could eat these by the handful! These air fried chickpeas are actually addicting. | Vegan Huggs

Crispy Air Fryer Bacon

Another winner among the air fryer breakfast recipes. Crispy Air Fryer Bacon is a healthier version of everyone’s favorite breakfast food, and it turns out perfect every time. | Recipes from My Pantry

Air Fryer Croutons

All this talk of fried food making you crave a salad? It’s so easy and quick to make your own croutons in the air fryer! They’re full of flavor and made with just six simple ingredients! Try them on soup too. | Plant Power Couple

Check out these Whole30 Recipes for Beginners. Pin to Pinterest.

Also get familiar with your Instant Pot and these Instant Pot Dinner Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

I Only Have Eyes for You Valentine Rice Krispies Treats

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July 5, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media, Valentine's Day

I only have eyes for you monster printable valentines plus easy Valentine Rice Krispie Treats for classroom treats or dessert table snacks!

I Only Have Eyes for You Valentine Rice Krispies Treats

Valentine’s Day is pretty huge in our home. It is not a time of a lot of gifts for us, rather for recognizing the heart. Each day from February 1st to February 14th, we place a heart on the kids’ door telling them why we love them, why they are special. It’s a sweet thing, they actually have last years hearts still up!

I like to do something small for the kids in addition to their hearts. They often can find joy in treats. We love the adorable humor found in this this cute valentine, I only have eyes for you! In addition to our “eye” valentine we have three other printable monster valentines and a tasty recipe for Valentine Rice Krispies Treats – these are so easy to make! You don’t even have to melt marshmallows! Grab large and small candy eyes, some chocolate melts, and have fun making this Valentine’s Day dessert for the classroom or for an after school snack! Enjoy!

Valentine Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients and Supplies:

1 8 ct package of Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats
10 oz package of Wilton light pink candy melts
10 oz package of Wilton bright pink candy melts
lollipop sticks (we used red, white and pink)
Large candy eyes
Small candy eyes
I only have eyes for you Valentine printables (see below)

Valentine Rice Krispies Treats and Monster Printables

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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I only have eyes for you monster printable valentines plus easy Valentine Rice Krispie Treats for classroom treats or dessert table snacks!

Ingredients

1 8 ct package of Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats
10 oz package of Wilton light pink candy melts
10 oz package of Wilton bright pink candy melts
lollipop sticks (we used red, white and pink)
Large candy eyes
Small candy eyes

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
Open each Rice Krispie Treat and discard the wrappers.
Gently insert a lollipop stick stick into the base of each Rice Krispie Treat and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 15-20 minutes.
Pour 5 oz of each Wilton candy colors melt into separate microwave safe bowls.
Place each bowl in the microwave one at a time – heating for 30 second increments, stirring occasionally until melted. Let cool a few minutes.
Dip the Rice Krispie Treats into the melted chocolate covering halfway and allowing the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.
Place the Treats on the baking sheet and give each a few candy eyes.
Repeat with all the Rice Krispie Treats.

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I only have eyes for you printable valentines plus Valentine Rice Krispie Treats for classroom treats or dessert table snacks! #FrugalCouponLiving #ValentinesDay

Valentine Rice Krispies Treats Directions:

First, line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.

These easiest part of all! Open each Rice Krispies Treat and discard the wrappers.

Once your treats are unwrapped, gently insert a lollipop stick stick into the base of each Rice Krispies Treat and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Next, place the baking sheet in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes. The cold treats will help you later.

Pour 5 oz of each Wilton candy colors melt into separate microwave safe bowls.

Place each bowl in the microwave one at a time – heating for 30 second increments, stirring occasionally until melted. Let cool a few minutes.

Get your treats and dip the Rice Krispie Treats into the melted chocolate covering halfway and allowing the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.

Lastly, place the Treats on the baking sheet and give each a few candy eyes. Repeat with all the Rice Krispie Treats.

*Makes 8 Monster Eye Rice Krispie Treats

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Creative Kids Reading Corner Ideas for the Home

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November 25, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Reading Corner Ideas. Kid’s reading pods to inspire imagination and creativity; home reading nooks to provide comfort and rest.

Creative Reading Corner Ideas

My girls are excellent readers. Growing up, this was not true of me. I hated to read. This lead me to the conclusion that they got some of this love through their environment over their genetics. I did a few things to “manipulate” good readers including creating an environment that embraced reading. From the time they were very young, I rarely said no buying them a book. I shopped wisely, but when a book was finished, I often purchased a new one. This was especially true when they began reading chapter books and series. This grew and grew our library to the point where most of our shelves are strewn with books. In fact, my son’s bedroom is a library. I love this as he is only two years old and falls asleep surrounded by books.

Buying Used Books

I have been able to shop frugally for my girls. Often, I purchase used books from Thrift Books or, my favorite, Better World Books. These books come in decent conditions. Sometimes they are a used library book or a book from a home. Either condition, doesn’t matter to me. It’s not the outside of the book, it’s the journey they go on inside.

When my girls were young and just beginning to read, I gave them the option to either go straight to sleep or to read in their bed another hour. I left a clock in their room and provided book lights if they chose the later. One of our favorite books to get started on reading was Bob Books. Currently, they are in 3rd and 5th grade and I still provide this same rule. Go to bed or read until (the time I provide.)

Creative Kids Reading Corner Ideas

Doing a few of these things – providing books, providing time, and providing a space – as created girls who love to read and are very good at reading. They are creative, young ladies, and I attribute it to these resources.

To provide your own enjoyable reading environment, take a look at some of these Creative Kids Reading Corner Ideas for the Home to create your very own young readers in the home.

You might find some of these ideas in our Teen Bedroom Spaces and also in our Bookshelf Styling Ideas.

Bookshelf Style for Reading Corners

Have awkward areas of the home? This blogger turned an attic corner into the most cozy corner for her kids to enjoy a good novel and listen to rain on the roof. | Unskinny Boppy

This little reading nook looks precious with the read red letters at the top. Talk about an encouraging marquee. | Found on House of Turquoise

We shared this chair in our Teen Bedroom ideas. I thinking a hanging chair in any child’s bedroom will make them want to cozy up and grab a book! | Nesting with Grace

Turn an outdoor space into a reading corner and perhaps a summer reading challenge! | Vintage Revivals

Corner of Bedroom Ideas

Magical Reading Corner

We featured this idea in our Homework Centers but had to bring it back for our reading corners – I could fall into this reading hideaway! | Rebecca Propes

Make your own book bin with this DIY tutorial for your child’s reading corner – makes me feel like I am in a library! | Les Petits Gazette

Closet Library Corner

Transform the bottom of your little one’s closet into a cozy place to curl up with books while maintaining the closet’s functionality. | Mama Papa Bubba

This magical reading corner is quite enticing with the line of bookshelves along the wall. | Project Nursery

This was just like the reading corner my girls had before we moved. A corner tent, with a string of lights, and hugged by a flag banner. Precious! | Delia Hauser via Apartment Therapy

This built-in library/reading nook transformed this playroom. The hidden gem lies in two different sizes of IKEA bookcases. | House Homemade

This bedroom offers a cozy place to read with a hanging macramé chair. | Cuckoo 4 Design

Low Bookshelves on the Wall

Low bookshelves, comfy rugs, and a good mix of pillows will encourage little ones to grab a book and read! | Cheetah is the New Black

This is totally wall of inspiration – a craft corner blended into a reading corner! I bet one’s imagination can go wild in this space! | Petit & Small

Have an award area of the home that isn’t former any purpose? Frame some of your favorite pieces of art and claim it as the perfect place for the kids to lay and read! | The Effortless Chic

Collapse and go! Create this upcycled reading corner using cardboard boxes. | She Knows

No sign of the dreary weather outside this home. Grab a good book and plop yourself down. | Peachy Parade

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This lion and tiger ended up with a sweet place to curl up! | House Home Love

Walk-in Closet Library

This walk in closet turned into a magical place to climb and well… read, of course! | Dos Family

It’s not too hard to turn and old tire into seating – just add a pillow. Tutorial and inspiring reading corner. | Grillo Designs

Let’s sleep under the stars and read under the bed! | The Project Girl

Shelfies! Learn how to Style Bookshelves with these Bookshelf Design Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Unique Homework Center Ideas for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest on your Home and School Boards.

Mom can get organized too. These Home Command Spaces are ordered, well-run and inspiring. Pin to Pinterest on your Home and Family Boards.

Take a look at these Inspiring Home Office Decor Ideas for Her. Pin to Pinterest on your Home and Organization Boards.