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Going to College? Dorm Room Ideas, Hacks & Tips

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July 27, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: July 27, 2021
modified datt: July 27,2021

What didn’t I think of that? Dorm Room Hacks and College Tips. Creative dorm room décor ideas to create efficient space, loads of color, lots of fun, and a little reminder of home. From freshman to seniors, these Dorm Room Ideas for Girls will have you all set for school.

The Best Dorm Room Ideas

Going to College? Dorm Room Hacks and Tips!

Whether you are a freshman or a rising senior, we all can use some organizational tips, especially for smaller spaces! We were so inspired by these Dorm Room Hacks and Tips that we even had ideas for our own home. Get ready to stock on no Washi Tape, Duct Tape, burst of color, creativity and more! We love these Dorm Room Ideas for all ages and living situations!

Tip: Also visit our Don’t forget our  College Dorm Room Decor Ideas and Neon Rooms & Cool Lighting Effects.

Many of the hacks I share below come with items you can find easily on Amazon! The benefits of having an .edu (student) email address is getting 6 month free trial of Amazon Prime Student Account. Thanks covers you from August to February, cancel when you like!

Amazon for Students Prime Free

You first tip is trying free Amazon Prime for Students. Having the access of Amazon is great for purchases you quickly need shipped to your dorm. You mgiht even save on packing costs if you can purchase many of your Dorm Room Décor ideas and ship straight to your college dorm hall.

  • Six Month Free trial
  • Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping (with no minimum order size)
  • Exclusive deals and promotions for college students
  • Unlimited streaming of Prime movies and TV shows
  • Unlimited photo storage with Prime Photos
  • 20% off pre-order and new release video games

After your six-month trial ends, your Prime Student membership makes you eligible to receive 50% off Amazon Prime, and includes access to all Prime benefits.

Also pick up a month free trial to Amazon Music! Listen to tens of millions of songs on any device anywhere.  After your trial, Prime Students pay only $.99 per month (this makes me extremely jealous – such a deal!)

Dorm Room Ideas

Let’s get started with these Dorm Room Tips, Hacks and Ideas. For the college freshman to the college senior, learn how to make a small space efficient with these college dorm room hacks and tips to create the perfect home away from home. Make your dorm room Pinterest worthy with these essential college dorm hacks and tips.

The best dorm room decor ideas

Dorm Room Décor DIY

This cheap dorm room décor idea is free. Print on Frugal Coupon Living, Dorm Sweet Dorm. Download this beautiful “dorm sweet dorm” free printable art work, Pick up a cheap white frame and hang with command strips.

For a perfect DIY Dorm Décor on a budget, make these cute flower string lights from an upcycled egg carton.

For dorm room décor for small rooms and space, make sure you get organized! Line your drawers with scrapbook paper like I Heart Organizing. Pick up these acrylic drawer organizers.

Never miss an activity with this Weekly Dorm Room Calendar – This dorm wall décor idea is so frugal to make!

cheap dorm room décor diy

Dorm Room Organization

If you lack dorm room closet organization or for dorm rooms don’t have kitchens, get creative with this Dorm Room Kitchen Cart from Jessica Slaughter. Get a metal dorm room car organizer in many different colors.

The dorm room set up you are given will likely be ugly. Hide the particle board on a dorm room desk with washi tape from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

Another dorm wall décor idea – Do you have ugly walls you cannot paint? Hang a Tapestry Damage Free with this tip from Drea’s DIY. Beautiful Tapestries under $15 here.

Tapestries are beautiful and can hide ugly cinder blocks. Also consider a macramé wall art. We love this boho wall décor but this macrame wall hanging might be a bit more affordable.

dorm room hacks

Dorm Room Hacks

Lift the bed but also make it efficient with these USB/Power Outlets Bed Risers on Amazon. This dorm room storage hack also gives you more under bed hidden storage.

Speaking of bedding, you will want this Dorm Room Docking Station for easy access to things you might need at night like ear pods or your phone. Find a similar one.

This bedside shelf will also work for staying organized when pulling together your decorating dorm room hacks.

Hungry, try this dorm room cooking hack! Make grilled cheese with a clothing iron. Dinner in five minutes! Idea from Grilled Cheese Social.

Don’t forget all of our Dorm Room Recipes and Grilled Cheese Recipes.

dorm room cheap

Dorm Room Décor Cheap

Hit the Dollar Tree for some Dorm Room cheap décor ideas. Stay organized. Sort Snacks with a Door Shoe Organizer on Drama Mama (no longer available). Grab a Shoe Organizer for your dorm room.

Want to light the room. Look at this easy tutorial on DIY Ping Pong Ball Light String. Use on a patio, porch, bedroom, dorm room and more. Also found in our  Upcycle Christmas Lights post – cute ideas for living!  Ping Pong Ball idea The Surznick Common Room

Also use this cheap dorm room décor organizer for easy access to school supplies with Door Shoe Organizer. Idea on A Bowl Full of Lemons.

upcycle dorm room décor ideas

Dorm Room Upcycle Ideas

Talk about an Upcycle, Make a Headboard Out of Cardboard – You heard us right! This cheap dorm room décor idea uses an upcycled box.  Idea on Stars for Street Lights.

Dorm room décor on a budget? Utilize the outdoors with this Tree Branch Jewelry Holder from I Like Fall Blog. Think I saw something like this at Pottery Barn for $100s.

Organize a desk and cord area with upcycled binder clips. Source Unknown. The black clips are beautiful, but this binder clip set has a beautiful pattern.

Consider skipping a headboard for a Dorm Room Headboard Shelf. Source Unknown. They actually make Headboard Shelves to buy! I would line with Removeable Wallpaper as a DIY Dorm Room Décor Hack – a whole new look!

DIY dorm room décor cheap

Colorful Dorm Room Ideas

Duct Tape and Washi Tape are your decorative friends – we love these Duct Tape Storage Ideas that look amazing from DIY Home Sweet Home – it makes them sturdy too!

Again, back to your decorative friend – Line Your Bookshelves with Washi Tape for some dorm room fun. Idea on Aunt Peaches. How beautiful is this Washi Tape Bundle?

Maybe it’s silly, but if you are lacking some color or a view outside your window, bring the rainbow to you with this Dorm Room Fan idea! A fan is a must dorm room essential. Source.

hidden dorm room storage

Dorm Room Storage

Dorm room storage hacks will help you stuff the room with all your needs. Maximize your drawer space with this T-Shirt Folding Tip. Have you seen this t-shirt folding board? It is thin enough to hide behind a dresser!

Speaking of clothing, display your dirties in style. Do you love this dorm room laundry tote as much as we do? It comes with the perfect handle to carry all that laundry home to mom!

ET phone home (name that movie!) Show everyone where you live with this zip code pillow (other options available like a reminder to phone home!) One dorm room storage idea is to fill your decorative pillows with clothing, socks, underwear and other essentials.

dorm room essentials list

Dorm Room Essentials

We also think this Dorm Room Shower Caddy is the perfect addition for getting to the showers.

This space is totally personalized with photographs and so magical with the additional lighting – a perfect teen bedroom or dorm room makeover! This is a great Instagram craft idea. There is a great string light strand on Amazon that comes with a remote control and is very affordable. Change your settings, colors, brightness, etc. Also seen in our Teen Bedroom Ideas. and Upcycled Christmas Lights. A

A dorm room essentials list includes a calendar. Stay organized with this DIY project – a Paint Strip Calendar from DIY Ready. You can also look at our Paint Strip Calendar for a weekly line up.

Drawers  and extra space are a rarity, so is dorm room décor. Display your earrings on this frame. Not only is it resourceful, it adds color and is cute!

Dorm Room Design

Dorm Room Design

Who thought up Dorm Room Design? It is so hard to find places to hide things. Hide accessories and shoes underneath a bed skirt with the Bedskirt Organizer.

Get the smell out with this Dorm Room Hack. Use Febreze Car Clips and add to Air Vents to Help Freshen the Room! Source Unknown.

Command Hooks are apart of dorm room essentials. If you find yourself lucky enough to have a cabinet, use command hooks to hang your tools. | Source Unknown.

The best Dorm Room advice? Make your Dorm Room Décor Pinterest worthy with lots of color like this idea from Hobby Lobby.

The Best Dorm Room Packing List

Dorm Room Checklist

No idea what to pack? Take a look at this Dorm Room College Packing List from Society 19 for a list of dorm room essentials.

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More Dorm Room Tips

Don’t forget our  College Dorm Room Decor Ideas – Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for more Dorm Room ideas? Take some inspiration from these Vibey Lights & Neon Room Lighting Affects. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our No Bake Dorm Room Recipes – Pin to Pinterest.

Going far? Also check out our Moving Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

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Originally posted July 3, 2016. Updated July 2021.



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13 Fun Camping Games to Print and Play

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April 19, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

published date: July 27, 2021
modified datt: April 19,2022

Looking for a list of new activities and things to do when camping? We have a full list of fun camping games for kids and adults. Enjoy these outdoor camping games for families and friends using many camping supplies found at a campsite. Enjoy low-cost camping entertainment with lost of  enjoyable fun!

Fun Camping Games

Camping season is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning some fun camping games to keep the kids busy and keep the whole family entertained. The great outdoors provides plenty of distractions, but if you are making something epic, you will want to have the best camping activities and games for your campers.

What do you do at camping?

While the fresh air and a new atmosphere is quite distracting, it’s important to have a list of things to do when camping. From campfire hot dogs to campfire cinnamon rolls, meals can be quite fun but what do you do in between eating.  A few activities for camping include flashlight tag, making campfire s’mores, shadow puppets, nature crafts, and DIY constellation viewers.

Camping food makes us all happy but in between those bites, add hikes, crafts, and of course games. We also have a list of 13 camping games that you print out and take with you to play while spending time in nature! Whether you are camping with kids or adults, there are lots of options for group game night.

These boredom buster games will keep everyone entertained for hours on end-and you won’t even need Wi-Fi!

Games to play while camping

The most common camping games are often DIY backyard games. From cornhole to beanbag toss, frisbee and more, there are plenty of ways to take outdoor games to the campsite.

fun games tfor camping with family and friends

Classic Camping Game Ideas include…

  • Cornhole
  • Ring Toss
  • Spray Paint Twister
  • Bean Bag Toss
  • Capture the Flag
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling
  • Ladder Golf Game
  • Yard Yahtzee
  • Scrabble
  • Puzzles
  • Bananagrams
  • Geocaching

A few of these games are bigger and will require a little trunk room if traveling on a camping vacation. That is why many of our printable games collections are perfect for your travel activities.

Summer Outdoor Games for Kids

If you are looking for a list of Lawn Games, take a look at our list of outdoor games, Minute to Win it outdoor games, and DIY yard games.

Camping Games Printable

How about incorporating some non-traditional games? From Minute to Win it Camping Games to card games, there are plenty of ways to have fun in the great outdoors. What makes non-traditional games the way to go? They are not only enjoyable but since they are so unique, they are impressionable creating memories of fun.

It’s easy to print out this friends and family Camping Games Printable, gather everything you need from the supply list, and have 14 creative games to play when camping with family and friends. They’re great for both kids and adults!

Fun Camping Games printable with Instructions and Supply List

Face the Cookie

In this fun minute to win it game, each person is given a cookie with the goal of getting it from their forehead to their mouth without dropping it. This game is perfect for those that like time limits.

Spoons

This traditional game is all about speed. You need a deck of cards and a fun concoction.  Players quickly pick up and pass cards in an attempt to get 4 of a kind. When someone gets four of a kind, they grab a spoon. Everyone grabs a spoon leaving someone without, and earning them a letter. The last person to spell out SPOONS wins!

Fire Tender

Sitting in a circle, teams try to sneak a stick or other fire starting item from in front of the blindfolded “fire tender” without being caught. The team with the most sticks at the end of the game is the winner.

Pass the Water

This water minute to win it game is perfect for a hot day, the goal is to have the most water in your bucket before the game ends. But be careful, keeping the water in the cup (and staying dry) is not as easy as it sounds!

Scavenger Hunt

Nothing is more exciting than a scavenger hunt in the dark! Work together to collect everything on your list before the other teams using your flashlight.

You can also check out our Camping Treasure Hunt with Scavenger Hunt Riddles.

Sardines

You might remember this game from summer camp! Play this backwards version of hide-n-seek by looking for the person hiding. Last one to find the hidden “sardine” becomes the sardine. Just try not to laugh and give your hiding spot away!

Charades

Like the traditional game, teams will take turns acting out camping terms on the cards to earn a point and win. Bragging rights are on the line, so teammates but not be afraid to shout out your guesses.

Sleeping Bag Races

Ready for a relay race? Hop to the finish line the fastest, using your sleeping bag to win. You can also substitute trash bags if you’re worried about getting your bed dirty. First team to finish declares victory.

Flashlight Tag

Pick a person to be “it” and let the fun begin! Players will try to avoid being “tagged” with the beam of light from the flashlight or risk being out. Last one standing wins!

I’m Going on a Camping Trip

This throwback to the childhood “Going on a Bear Hunt” game is all about memory. the First play lists something they would take camping… even if it is silly like a pineapple. Each player names something that they will take on their camping trip. Then the person after them lists the items from before and adds their item to the list.

Pass the Banana

It’s time to get sneaky with this hilarious game. Sitting in a circle, players have to pass the fruit without the person in the middle of the circle seeing them.

The best thing about many of these new camping game ideas is that they can be played using common items found at a campsite like spoons, a tent, sleeping bag, flashlight, water, cookies and more. Very little items need to be back and the ones that you do need to purchase, are low-cost and can fit in a duffle bag! They will not take up room in your trunk to pack.

Camping Games PDF

Ready to bring the entertainment on your next camping trip? I know you’re going to love these printable camping games for kids and adults! They’re fun, laughing inducing activities that are easy to plan and quick to pull together with very little money out of pocket. Careful, you might be assigned the entertainment coordinator for all parties and events. (That’s okay, we can make this an easy task with plenty of party & outdoor games.)

Camping Games

Download and print this Camping Games PDF. Thirteen of of the best family friendly camping games with camping scavenger hunt and camping charades cards. These will have the entire family laughing.

This set comes with a supply list using common items found at a campsite so you can easily make sure it is on your camping packing list. Plus the set includes camping games directions to keep you organized.

Camping Scavenger Hunt

You could also pair these camping games, with a camping scavenger hunt! Race around the campground on your own treasure hunt. Rhyming clues will lead you to find the treasure. This product is also found in the Frugal Coupon Living store.

Free Printables

Not ready to buy? Sample some of our free printables too including our Camping Packing List & Camping Printables. You also can pick up our flashlight scavenger hunt, available in the camping games packet!

outdoors flashlight scavenger hunt printable game for camping

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How to Print at Staples

Don’t have a printer? You an print at your local print shop or your Staples Printing Center. Watch this video for how I print my PDF documents at Staples.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your family and friends playing these camping games.  Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

More Camping Ideas

Also take a look at these Overnight Camping at Night Ideas including camping activities for kids! Pin to Pinterest.

Save these Camping Hacks and Tips for efficient ways to take the family camping. Pin to Pinterest.



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Save Big on Well Yes! Tomato & Sweet Basil Soup

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July 21, 2021 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: July 21, 2021
modified datt: July 21,2021

Pay only $8.74 for a Pack of 8 (11.2oz) cups of Campbell’s Well Yes! Tomato & Sweet Basil Sipping Soup when you clip the 30% off coupon and check out with Subscribe & Save. Even better, if you have 5 or more subscriptions in the same month, your price will drop to $7.39!

Our Well Yes! Tomato & Sweet Basil Sipping Soup features a smooth blend of delicious non-GMO veggies that’s ready to go wherever you are. Crafted with 60% of your daily vegetables and 150 calories per container, this vegetarian soup makes it easy to have delicious, nutritious, sippable soups in the palm of your hand. Just heat up in the microwavable cup and take this vegetable soup on the go — it’s the perfect veggie snack for when you’re on the move! With Well Yes!, we are committed to delivering deliciously crafted soups made from non-GMO ingredients you recognize. That’s why we harnessed the purposeful vegetable nutrition you crave into on-the-go cups, so you can sip your way to warm and satisfying in just 2 minutes.

With Amazon Subscribe & Save, you can cancel your subscription any time before or after the first shipment.

This sale price was accurate as of 7/21/2021 1:00 PM ET. Amazon prices are subject to change.

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Play-Doh Sets on Sale Today

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July 21, 2021 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: July 21, 2021
modified datt: July 21,2021

Do your kids love playing with Play-Doh? We found Play-Doh sets on sale today only, 7/21. This is a great time to grab some new sets for an upcoming birthday or to put aside for Christmas.

This Play-Doh Dino Crew Growin’ Tall Bronto Toy Dinosaur looks like so much fun and is perfect for kids who love dinosaurs. You can help it break out of the dino egg and then press the tail makes the bronto’s neck grow longer.

Kids can pretend they’re real gardeners with the Play-Doh Growin’ Garden Toy Gardening Tools Set. Use the gardening box and flowerpot to grow Play-Doh flowers right before your eyes. The book-mold shapes fun dimensional flowers. Add multiple colors for cool effects.

You’ll get a ton of tools as well as a bunch of Play-Doh colors in the Play Doh Play Date Party Crate Arts & Crafts Set. This comes with a mega-sized playmat, over 40 tools, and 10 Play-Doh colors.

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BEST Price on SlimFast Keto Dark Chocolate Almond Squares

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July 13, 2021 by Frugal Coupon Living Writers Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

published date: July 13, 2021
modified datt: July 13,2021

Pay only $5.04 for a box of 14 SlimFast Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Keto Meal Replacement Bars when you check out with Subscribe & Save. Even better, if you have 5 or more subscriptions in the same month, your price will drop to $4.78! This is less than half of what they sell for in the stores!

If you’re nuts for chocolate, This SlimFast Keto dark Chocolate Almond fat Bomb is sweet relief. This Keto snack is so good, you’d swear it’s Sinful but the pleasure is guilt-free. Crafted for optimal low carb ketogenic nutrition, every luscious fat Bomb has 2 grams net carbs, 6 grams of fat and contains no gluten, added sugars, and artificial flavors and colors. This individually-wrapped treat is the perfect Keto snack for between meals, or to satisfy naughty mid-day cravings on the go. There’s no need to hide your affection for this confection. The SlimFast Keto plan is as easy as 1-2-3: enjoy one sensible Keto meal, two SlimFast Keto meal replacements, and three Keto snacks. The SlimFast plan is clinically proven to help you lose weight fast and keep it off! Not a low-calorie food.

With Amazon Subscribe & Save, you can cancel your subscription any time before or after the first shipment.

This sale price was accurate as of 7/13/2021 10:30 AM ET. Amazon prices are subject to change.

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The Best Airplane Activities for Kids + Airplane Toys for Toddlers

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July 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media, Travel

published date: July 09, 2021
modified datt: July 09,2021

Traveling with children can be frazzling. Turn a crazy trip into a relaxing trip by prepping ahead with the best airplane activities for kids and toddlers. A list of airplane toys for toddlers, kids activities, what documents are needed for travel and more. Happy travels!

Traveling with kids can be tough! Does anyone get more scared of the plane ride over the actual trip? When I fly with my five, I always plan weeks in advance what I will carry on the plane (the suitcase contents tend to be thought of more last minute!) That being said, I did my research and came up with some Airplane Activities for Kids. These are idea for kids ages 2 and up (though many of them can be modified to fit your younger child!)

What documents are needed when flying with a child?

For children under the age of 18, TSA does not require identification. Adult companions will need a valid form of identification.

If a child is flying as an unaccompanied minor, you must organize with the airline. You will need to pay for an unaccompanied minor service. The adult dropping off the child must have identification as well as the adult picking up the child. In most airports, even if you are not flying, an adult may go through security to pick up the child at the gate. This can occur after getting a pass from the airline at the check-in desk.

How do you travel with kids on a plane?

If your child finds interest in new environments, flying might be very successful for them. Despite the distractions, it’s important to fly equip with activities and toys to distract your toddlers and kids.

When traveling, have a thin blanket, socks, a cardigan or sweatshirt for comfort. It is important to also bring snacks. Layovers, open restaurants and an airline snack cart and be quite unpredictable. A happy child is usually a full child. Bring snacks your child doesn’t have often so it feels a bit like a treat.

Airplane Activities for Kids

In order to create happy travels for kids, you need happy distractions!

Every time  the kids and I traveled, I picked up one of these Mosaic Sticker Craft Kids for Kids. They buy time. The buy multiple times because the kids will do one (which takes away), put it away and then move on to do another one later (again it takes awhile.) If you have little hands that can get distracted by this activity, I swear by these mosaic sticker art kits for kids.

Before you go, make your own DIY Altoid Tin Craft, a Tic Tac Toe Travel Game | Frugal Coupon Living

Have a LEGO lovers? Make make this DIY LEGO Travel Case | Frugal Coupon Living

Spirograph Travel Playset | Get it Here

Word Building Travel Kit | I Heart Crafty Things

Printable Travel Games – Battleship, Tic Tac Toe, Bingo, Crazy 8s ,Dot Game and more | Moms Mini Van (We also have printable Road Trip Car Games for when you get there!)

DIY Portable LEGO Kit with Printable Activity Cards | Fun at Home with Kids

Free Tetris Printable Board, Games Pieces and Rules. | Frugal Coupon Living

Free Busy Bag Ideas and Printables | Mother’s Niche

We also think you will love our Airplane Bingo (or tic-tac-toe) | Frugal Coupon Living

Road trip Pictionary Book (also great for airplanes!) | Lalymom

Travel Coloring Cases (out of mini first aid kits) | Family Fresh Meals

No paint is needed for these Reusable Color with Water Activity Pads | Get a 3 pack Here.

Create a Printable game Binder | Creative Mama on a Dime

Create an Eye Spy Bag | Six Sisters Stuff

Travel with Wikki Stix and Create Shapes and Characters | Purchase HERE and HERE

Make a Travel Snack Container (with free printable label) | Happiness is Homemade

Travel with Window Clings | How to Be Awesome at Everything

If you create the time or talent to create some of the ideas above, take a look at these other Airplane Activities for Kids you can buy for kids on Amazon. Many of them have 2 day shipping with Amazon Prime if you are a last minute shopper! Don’t forget you can get a FREE Month Trial of Prime if you don’t want a full years service.

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  1. Crayola Twistables
  2. Wikki Stix
  3. Headphones
  4. Ipad or Kindle
  5. Mini Play-Doh
  6. UNO and other Kids Card Games
  7. Travel Spirograph Playset and other Travel Games
  8. Water Wow Books
  9. Wet Ones Travel Wipes
  10. Rolling Backpack (Bonus with stuffed animal strap!)

Other items to consider packing for your kids flight: window clings, socks, sweatshirt, light blanket, snacks for baby, snacks for toddlers, snacks for kids, an empty water bottle (fill after security), and a headphone splitter (if using one electronic device for multiple kids!)

Enjoy the flight!

Forget the airplane. Stay home! Enjoy these over twenty ways to enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. Pin to Pinterest.

Planes, trains and automobiles – if you are in the car too, look at these Winning Car Hacks for Mom. Pin to Pinterest.

Traveling during summer? Enjoy this Summer Bucket List for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.



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The Best Newborn Hacks | New Mom Tips & Tricks from a Mama of 5

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July 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Baby, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: July 09, 2021
modified datt: July 09,2021

A mom of five shares new mama newborn tips, hacks and tricks. Creative ideas for the nursery, bathroom, nursing, medicine, and more! Newborn hacks to make life easy and efficient as a newborn mom.

New Mama Newborn Tips, Hacks, & Tricks

Newborn Hacks and Tips

Being a new mother is hard. If this is your first, second, third or even fifth (for us) child, we all have something we can learn when taking care of a newborn. We wanted to share with you some newborn hacks like how to protect baby from bugs, how to silently close a door on a sleeping baby, how to modestly breast pump and how to store that milk and more! A few things I am taking away are the breast milk paci’s and the medicine calendar! Hopefully these hacks lessen your stress and allow to you enjoy more time getting sweet snuggles from that little baby!

Amazon Baby Registry Welcome Box

Guess what mom! Make sure you register that baby. If you sign up for a Free Amazon Baby Registry at Amazon.com, add everything you need to your wish list. Get extra discounts, and get an extended return period. Additionally, you can pick up your own Baby Registry Welcome Box. This Welcome Baby Box is exclusive to prime costumers who have opened an Amazon Baby Registry. The Baby Registry Welcome Box contains product samples for mom and baby.


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How can I make my newborn stage easier?

Learning a new baby can be difficult. It doesn’t matter if you are experienced or a first time mom. These baby-care hacks for moms are perfect for getting through the first year of life. From creative mom hack of ways to store formula to newborn bedding ideas for middle of the night accidents, we have you covered.

Get ready for answers to the following newborn Hacks

  • Where to Keep Baby Medicine

  • How to Quickly Change Crib Sheets

  • DIY Breast Pump Bras

  • How to Store Baby Bibs

  • Breast Milk Storing Hacks

  • How to Release Newborn Baby Gas

  • How to Organize Baby Food

  • How to Organize Diapers

  • Baby Proof Checklist

  • Bath Toys Mold Hack

  • Onesie Hack for Diaper Explosions

and more!

Newborn Hacks, Tips and Tricks

Wondering where to keep baby medicine? Have a safe place to keep all your medical supplies and needs? What is it that babies need anyways? Take a look at this DIY Baby Medicine Cabinet from The Gifty Girl. The only thing in this list I would add is the Baby Nasal Aspirator from NoseFrida (Don’t knock it! I learned about this with baby #3, #4, and #5!)

Quickly change crib sheets in the middle of the night with this hack. Layer crib bedding with a mattress protector, crib sheet, mattress protector, and crib sheet. This will help with diaper blow outs or middle of the night sickness. we have tried this and it worked great! These are mattress protector musts, also great for changing tables! More baby ideas from Two Twenty One.

Pumping? Make your own DIY Breast Pump Bra with this idea from Lil Miss. It still provides some modesty! This could save you about $30 (the price of a pumping bra, especially if you can find a cheaper sports bra.) One way to keep your nipples covered, is to put on these LilyPadz (I use these under my swimsuits even when I am not nursing or pregnant!)  This would allow you to keep the bra on all day. If you are someone that wants to use pumpkin bra you wear only when nursing, of all five of my kids – this was my favorite pumping bra!

Listen – repeat and remember this… command hooks are your best friend! Organize baby bibs, put a command hook on the back of your baby’s high chair to say organized. I have yet to try this but it is on my list of things to do! Other things I organize with command hooks are hats, belts, scarfs, headbands, towels, etc. | Source.


If you need to store breast milk in the fridge, follow this breast milk store hack.  Grab TWO Dr. Brown’s formula mixing pitcher (not to make formula). Instead pour your breast milk in one container. You will pour from the container to your bottles. I kept a row of bottles to have for the day and excess went in the pitcher to make for the next day. The second pitch is for washing or for “newer” breast milk. I used the excess breast milk and frozen it (see tip below) in these storage milk bags. The handle on the pitcher is great for mixing fatty milk and watery milk making each bottle a good mix of your different types (hindmilk and foremilk) of breast milk.

Does your newborn baby have gas? Relieve newborn gas in the stomach with this method. It worked for my little kids! Video of how to relieve baby gas Source.

Keep a door silent when you sneak out of the room with this no-sew door latch cover. You will love this, it keeps baby from crying when they hear the door shut! Has anyone tried this? Idea from Project Nursery. Prefer to buy, this affordable door latch cover is what we have it is works perfectly! My youngest kids are 3 and 4 and I still use it!

Have a lot of baby food pouches that are hard to store? Try this hack – Baby Food Pouch Slider! It is the perfect way to organize baby food. (Also seen in our Life Hacks)

Organize diapers in a pretty way. Having had a baby, this cart is genius and I love the idea. I feel like I have 1000 places for changing diapers in the home, so this keeps everything together and let’s you roll it along.  You can get many different colors here. Idea on Love Laugh Mirch

Keep track of your baby’s medicine calendar with this Sharpie idea from Lovezilla. This I have to give a try – genius!

Follow this newborn hack for how to give a newborn medicine. Additionally, if you need to give medicine, do it with a pacifier that has a hole cut in the tip!  As an added tip, no baby enjoys taking medicine. I gradually insert medicine into their mouth. As they take some, I rub their neck (Adam’s apple area) to get them to swallow. | Source.

EVERY. CHILD. HAS. CHEWED. OUR. CRIB. Make your own no-sew teething guard for baby’s crib. You had me at no-sew! I cannot begin to tell you how much this idea would have saved me in repainting the crib with my middle child. You will need some flannel for this project, make sure it match your crib or grab a coordinating nursery color! Idea from Jane Marie Mom Blog.

Teething or need some extra soothing? Make mother’s milk breast milk popsicles and pacifier bites with this tutorial. I have tried this with water and it worked great! A frozen wash cloth (keep stored in a Ziploc bag when freezing) is also an amazing tip! Source.

Need to store breast milk? Organize your frozen milk in an old soda box. I did this with my third and it was such a perfect idea! Notice how the layer below the soda boxes is laying flat. Using cooking sheets, first lay your milk flat and freeze. Then move the frozen milk up to the soda can boxes to store!  These were my favorite storage milk bags, even though it was not the brand of pump I was using. They stood up, allowing me to pour milk. Another tip, when you thaw the milk, consider thawing it in another bag – for example, put the frozen milk in an empty milk bag. This is in case the frozen bag acquired a hole. It will prevent loss of frozen breast milk as it thaws (You can cry over lost milk!) Idea from Fit Mommy Diaries.

DIY bottle holder. Aid a bottle feeding with a Rhino Toys Oball Baby Bottle Cage – cut a larger hole in the top and snuggly insert the bottle. It’s easier for the baby to grip the ball than the bottle. My twin mom groups have SWORE by this baby bottle holder. Always be present when the baby is taking milk. Source.

Note: Babies have died being unattended while being bottle fed. Always monitor your babies when they get a bottle. Do not leave them alone.

Don’t let baby gates mess up your stair rails or walls with this method. If you want to know our favorite baby gate (we have five different ones in the house) it is this easy close, easy open baby gate! Source.

As baby gets older, follow the steps of this Baby Proofing Checklist. Off our outlet covers, these are my favorite. These have been great for our kitchen cabinets. They are not the prettiest, but they do the job. I leave my Tupperware cabinet not locked. There are no sharp objects in there and it is fun for the kids to play in! When a lot of kids are in the tub, you will want a bath spout cover. I have bought so many that did not fit. This was was pretty flexible to fit any spout.  List from Hello Bee.

Go shoe shopping without the kids. Trace their feet for measurements before you go! This is the perfect shoe hack for kids. Idea from A Beautiful Ruckus.

How to protect bath toys from mold. If you do not own one, go ahead and buy a hot glue gun. You will be using it for the next 18 years! Keep bath toys clean by covering the hole with hot glue. This keeps out mold and other bacteria spots. Idea from We Love Being Moms.

Yes, Yes, Yes to this baby sleep chart. It is right on. How much does baby sleep? Take a look at this chart to get a general idea for ages and stages and lengths of sleep. Print this out, put it on your refrigerator. Most moms are shocked how much a newborn sleeps (in the day!)  Chart from She Knows.

Bed rail pool noodle hack. Transitioning to a toddler bed, keep the kids from falling out with this trick – a fitted sheet and pool noddle, who knew?! It’s a lot cheaper than this bed guard rail we bought (though it worked great!) Source.

Fresh air can be everything to a fussy baby! Cover your baby with a fitted crib sheet over a Pack ‘n Play to keep mosquitoes and other bugs away. Source.

Teaching a toddler to put on shoes? Easily identify left and right shoes. Put a sticker that is cut in half in your toddler’s shoes. You can also buy toddler shoe stickers! Idea from One Creative Housewife.

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Onesie Hack for Diaper Explosions. Did you realize why onesies have envelope folds in the shoulders, this trick works wonders for an explosive diaper! Speaking of onesies, grab a bunch of white onesies. Baby looks adorably cute in them and they can be bleached – you will learn why bleach is your best friend (especially if baby doesn’t have sensitive skin!)  Watch the Video.

Baby Hacks and Tips


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Have a baby with dairy issues? Take a look at these easy Dairy Free Recipes for Nursing Mothers. Tip: OREOs are dairy free – your’e welcome!  Pin to Pinterest

Also take a look at these Toddler Tips and Hacks – Tips for new and old moms! Pin to Pinterest.

We love these Tips for a Newborn (from Real Moms!) Pin to Pinterest.

If you have a toddler, these Potty Training Tips and Tricks are a must. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Monthly Baby Photo Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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