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Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Mrs. Claus Sends Treats

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 14, 2014
modified datt: July 06,2019

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? Elf isnds treats from Mrs. Claus with this FREE Printable Elf on the Shelf Note.

Mrs. Claus sent a Special Treat from the North Pole! (it was so good I ate one whole)

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Pin to Pinterest because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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FREE St. Patrick’s Day Bag Topper Printable

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by Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Spring

published date: March 01, 2015
modified datt: July 05,2019

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FREE St. Patrick’s Day Bag Topper Printable

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Another St. Patricks Day Treat – This one is PERFECT for kids. Grab the FREE ST. Patrick’s Day Bag Topper and makes a fun Kids Craft with the kids – You’re the pot of gold at the end of my rainbow!

Crafts Needed (per bag)

  • 1 Cellophane Bag
  • 1 Printed Tag
  • 8 Rolos
  • 30 Skittles (6 each of Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Purple)
  • 6 Mini Marshmallows

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Directions:

  1. Insert 8 Rolos in bottom of bag.
  2. Insert 6 each of purple, green, yellow, orange and red Skittles in bag.
  3. Add 6 mini marshmallows to bag.
  4. Fold your free bag topper over top of bag and staple in place.

Enjoy!

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DIY Mason Jar Tutorial and FREE Gift Tag|Mani-Pedi Gift in a Jar

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: December 02, 2014
modified datt: July 05,2019

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DIY Mani-Pedi Gift in a Jar
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Shopping for gifts can get pricey – especially when there are so many people on your list. this easy DIY Mani-Pedi Gift is perfect for your Mason Jar you likely have lying around. Pair with a seasonal ribbon, some fun colors and nail tools and check someone off your shopping list.

Supplies:

  • An assortment of small items like buffers, finger and toenail clippers, nail polishes, nail brush, pumice stones, etc.
  • Large Mason jar
  • FREE Gift Labels (see below)
  • Ribbon or decorative twine

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Directions:

  1. Place as much as you can get into the jar.
  2. Put on lid and attach label.
  3. Decorate with ribbon.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, Instagram, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 11, 2015
modified datt: July 04,2019

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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We love this Elf on the Shelf Idea – Ain’t No Mountain (cabinet) High Enough  – Elf spies on those being naughty or nice!

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

Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December!

DO NOT MISS these other Elf on the Shelf Posts:

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes  – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Personalized Note  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Costumes – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf Postcard – Pin to Pinterest

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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Be sure to Follow Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest where there are many Pinterest Elf on the Shelf Ideas.

Find more Seasonal Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

published date: November 18, 2014
modified datt: December 15,2018

Enjoy this adorable Christmas Food Craft with the kids – Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees.

Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees

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These are fun for the Christmas season. Using melting chips and pretzels, make easy Christmas Trees in this step-by-step tutorial. Looking for more ideas for the holiday season, also take a look at our Christmas Food Crafts for Kids.

Ingredients:

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Directions:

  1. Line a cutting board or cookie sheet with wax paper.
  2. Place candy chips in a zippered sandwich bag and microwave for 45 seconds. Stir to make sure the are melted. Heat additional 15 seconds if needed.
  3. Clip of small corner of bag to pipe.
  4. Place several rods on wax paper with plenty of room between.
  5. Pipe candy onto each rod starting at tip and getting wider as you go down the rod to the halfway point.
  6. Place M&m’s or other candy around as ornaments.
  7. Top with a candy star.
  8. Place in freezer for 10 minutes to set candy.
  9. Carefully peel from wax paper.
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Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

Scale
  • 10 Pretzel Rods
  • 1 cup Green Candy Melting Chips
  • 1/2 cup mini M&M?s or other decoration for ornaments
  • 10 Candy Stars

Instructions

  1. Line a cutting board or cookie sheet with wax paper.
  2. Place candy chips in a zippered sandwich bag and microwave for 45 seconds. Stir to make sure the are melted. Heat additional 15 seconds if needed.
  3. Clip of small corner of bag to pipe.
  4. Place several rods on wax paper with plenty of room between.
  5. Pipe candy onto each rod starting at tip and getting wider as you go down the rod to the halfway point.
  6. Place M&m’s or other candy around as ornaments.
  7. Top with a candy star.
  8. Place in freezer for 10 minutes to set candy.
  9. Carefully peel from wax paper.
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Inspired to bake more? This round-up of 31 Days of Christmas Food Crafts are great! Pin to Pinterest.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas – Elf Makes a Rudolph Family

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by Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

published date: December 15, 2014
modified datt: November 29,2018

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Elf is mischievous and makes a family of Rudolph Reindeers. Grab small red stickers or paint on with dry erase markers (as we did for the Antlers.) This is a funny and easy Elf on the Shelf Idea.

Don’t forget you can get this FREE Printable Elf on the Shelf Note and MANY MORE on Frugal Coupon Living.

Pin Pin Pin, cause you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each season. So many more to come – New ideas every day during the Month of November and December!

DO NOT MISS these other Elf on the Shelf Posts:

FREE Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes  – Pin to Pinterest

Easy DIY No Sew Bendable Elf on the Shelf Tutorial  – Pin to Pinterest

Prior Elf on the Shelf Ideas  – Pin to Pinterest

FREE Elf on the Shelf Personalized Note  – Pin to Pinterest

Free Elf on the Shelf Printable Notes – Pin to Pinterest

What is Elf on the Shelf?

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

Online you can find ENDLESS Elf on the Shelf Accessories, Books, Games and Toys.

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Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

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We love printables – especially free ones! Be sure to save these Free Elf on the Shelf Printables. Pin to Pinterest your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Pinterest Boards.

Make sure you say good-bye. Look at these creative Goodbye Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest your Elf on the Shelf and Christmas Pinterest Boards.

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

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Discounted Target Gift Card – 10% off! {Today Only}

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by Filed Under: Black Friday & Cyber Monday, Christmas, Online Shopping, Seasonal, Target

published date: December 02, 2018
modified datt: November 27,2018

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Today only, save 10% off your Target gift card purchase! You can purchase up to $300 in Target and get this discount for a total of $30 in savings!

You card will be activated the next day. Take advantage of this offer because it comes around about once a year only.  This could be good to gift or just purchase to save on any future purchases you may have planned at Target.

You can also save 5% off your purchase with your Target RedCard. Learn more about

What is Target Redcard?Find more Target Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

Don’t forget our Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

Tip: Before you shop, take a look at Raise.com. Raise is an awesome site that helps save money when buying supplies by buying people’s gift cards they don’t want at a percent off. It is were I pick up all my Nordstrom gift cards. You can save up to 30% off electronic gift cards and use them as soon as you buy.  You get $5 off your first order and they frequently send coupon codes to your email for an extra percent off certain stores.  All orders are covered by Raise’s 1 Year Money-Back Guarantee.


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Scentsicles Scented Tree Ornaments

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by Filed Under: Amazon, Black Friday & Cyber Monday, Online Shopping

published date: November 25, 2018
modified datt: November 25,2018

ScentSicles are great for artifical trees, making them smell like live ones! Get a Single Set of 6 Sticks with Balsam fir scent for only $5.76!

Or you can get 3 Sets (18 Sticks Total) in White Winter Fir scent for only $20.47!

ScentSicles O Christmas Tree Scented Ornaments can make any tree smell like a Christmas tree. Whether adding scent to your artificial tree or enhancing the scent of your real tree, ScentSicles can create that magical Christmas feeling with the smell of Balsam Fir, juniper berries, cedar wood, and clementine for the holiday season.


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