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Must Have for Camp: Fabric Marker

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published date: June 16, 2019
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These premium quality permanent non bleed Crafts 4 ALL Permanent Fabric Marker Laundry Markers are specifically designed for use on any fabric. These markers allows you to write in both thin and thick lines, providing great versatility. Great for marking towels, clothing, camping gear, bedding, and more! Machine washable, pigmented and fade resistant when washed in normal wash cycles. Kid safe and non-toxic.

 



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Mother’s Day Wish List – Colorful Recipe Cards

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Create a bright and colorful recipe book using these Jen Hadfield Patterned Recipe Cards!

Document all your outdoor gatherings, baby and wedding showers, birthday and tea parties, and family reunions by starting each page with bold, beautiful colors and intricate patterns from the double-sided printed cardstock collection. This paper is 12 x12 inches, double-sided, acid free and archival quality.

 



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Valentine Mailbox Kits

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I think the best part of Valentine’s Day for kids is making their Valentine’s mailboxes to take to school and collect the Valentine’s from their classmates. If you’re looking for a fun mailbox to make with your kiddo this year, we have some great Valentine Mailbox Kits that every child will love! We also have some DIY Valentine Mailbox Ideas here.

Girls will love this super cute Pink Castle Valentines Day Mailbox Decorating Kit. It look so neat, and it will be a hit at school.


How awesome is this Robot Mailbox Decorating Kit?? Kids will think it’s so fun to put their valentines in the robot’s mouth!


This Hearts Valentines Day Mailbox Decorating Kit has everything my daughter loves – hearts, dogs and hot air balloons. And, girls will love how pink it is!


Oh my goodness – this Video Game Valentines Day Mailbox Decorating Kit is TOO cool and is definitely the neatest mailbox I’ve seen! Any kiddo who loves video games will get a kick out of this one!


Y’all – this mailbox is cracking me up! The cat on this Space Cat With Donuts Valentines Day Mailbox Decorating Kit is hilarious! This is the kit my daughter is going to want – hands down.


Unicorns are super popular right now, so this Unicorn Valentine’s Day Mailbox Kit will be a hit with everyone. Your kids will get a lot of compliments on this one!


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Strawberry Glazed Doughnuts Recipe – Baked, Not Fried

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published date: January 13, 2015
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STRAWBERRY GLAZED DOUGHNUTS

We are loving these Glazed Strawberry Baked Donuts on Frugal Coupon Living. They are a perfect treat and go great with Ice Cream! This is an easy bake at home recipe and best of all you don’t have to feel guilty because these desserts are baked, not fried! You will need a donut pan for this recipe. This recipe makes around 12 doughnuts!

Ingredients:

Doughnut batter:

  • 2 cup Flour
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Lemon juice or White Vinegar
  • 2 beaten Eggs
  • 2 tbsp melted Butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped Strawberries

White Glaze:

  • 2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla

Pink Glaze:

  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tbsp Strawberry Preserves
  • 1/4 cup chopped Strawberries

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Directions:

  1. Add lemon juice to milk (buttermilk substitute).
  2. Preheat oven to 425
  3. Spray Donut pan
  4. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt in large bowl.
  5. Add milk, eggs and butter.
  6. Stir just until well mixed.
  7. Fold in 1/2 cup strawberries.
  8. Fill each ring about 2/3 but make sure it doesn’t top center hole.
  9. Bake about 8 minutes, until tops rebound when pressed.
  10. Leave donut in pan for about 5 minutes.
  11. Remove from pan and set on cooling rack.
  12. In a small bowl just big enough to dip donuts, combine glaze ingredients and stir until smooth.
  13. Dip top of donut in glaze.
  14. Hold above bowl allowing excess to drip off.
  15. Place donut on wax paper or return to cooling rack.
  16. Wait for glaze to set.
  17. In another bowl, combine 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 tablespoon milk and strawberry preserves and mix well.
  18. Gently spoon red glaze over the white glaze.

Check out what Bella did on Instagram. We love how she added the extra Lemon and Lemon Zest!

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Take a look as well at our 28 Days of Kids Food Crafts. Pin to Pinterest.

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Easy Valentine Burlap Wreath Tutorial – Frugal Craft for Under $10

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published date: January 16, 2014
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Easy and Frugal Valentine Burlap Wreath Tutorial

I made this wreath last year for Valentine’s Day and I love it!  It was so easy and very cheap.  I got all of my materials at Hobby Lobby in two separate trips so I was able to use two 40% off coupons.

Supplies:

  • 1 or 2 wire hangars (I used two and wired them together) – FREE
  • 2-3 yards of Red Burlap – $5.98 (use 40% off coupon)
  • Letters ‘X’ and ‘O’ in Chipboard – $2.49 each.  I used a coupon for one so paid $3.49 total.
  • Two sheets of scrapbook paper – $.59 total (on sale for 50% off)
  • Ribbon – already had on hand
  • Mod Podge – already had on hand
  • X-ACTO Knife – already had on hand

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Directions:

  1. Stretch your hangar into a circle or unhook it to put two hangars together.  I just overlapped mine to the desired size.
  2. Lay the fabric out flat and measure 5″ widths and cut.
  3. Begin putting the fabric on the hangar going back and forth until the whole strip is on.  Repeat until the hangar is full.  
  4. Twist the hanger back together to close.  I had to get more fabric later because all they had was 1 1/2 yds!   You will want it to be much fuller than this!
  5. To make the letters, lay the scrapbook paper face down and glue the letters on using the Mod Podge.
  6. Once dry, trim the paper around the letters with an X-ACTO knife, then Mod Podge the surface to seal and provide a shine.
  7. Glue the letters together with hot glue and then glue the ribbon onto the back.
  8. Loop over the top of the hangar and add a bow to cover. Ta-da!

Try it and let me know how it turns out!  I plan to make one for Easter too!

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Back to School Rice Krispie Treats

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published date: August 17, 2015
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Back to School Rice Krispie Treats

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We shared with you so many wonderful and easy Back to School Kid’s Snack Ideas. How about these fun Rice Krispie Treats?! These treats would be perfect to make for the class the first week of school. In true Back to School fashion, they’re decorated with bright primaries and embellished with edible decorations! You could also package them individually and sell at a Bake Sale Fundraiser! Rice Krispie Treats are so easy, your kids will love to help you make them. A quick tip: Put a little butter on your hands before you press them into the pan, they won’t stick to your hands. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
  • Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
  • 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 cup Wilton red melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton blue melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton green melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton yellow melting chips
  • Wilton edible Apple decorations
  • Optional: Wilton edible ABC’s decorations

Directions:

  1. Line a 9×12 pan with foil and spray with Pam. Set aside.
  2. In a large sauce pan, melt butter over low heat.
  3. And marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
  4. Once marshmallows are melted, remove from heat and stir in the cereal and salt until well-coated.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, transfer the Rice Krispies to prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
  6. Cool completely in pan.
  7. With a metal spatula, loosen the Rice Krispies from the pan. Invert the Rice Krispies onto a plate.
  8. Let cool completely before cutting into 8-12 even pieces.
  9. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton red chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  10. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton blue chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  11. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton green chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  12. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton yellow chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  13. Before icing dries, firmly apply Wilton edible Apple decorations and ABC’s to each Rice Krispies bar.

ENJOY!

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Back to School Rice Krispie Treats

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
  • Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
  • 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 cup Wilton red melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton blue melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton green melting chips
  • 1/8 cup Wilton yellow melting chips
  • Wilton edible Apple decorations
  • Optional: Wilton edible ABC’s decorations

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×12 pan with foil and spray with Pam. Set aside.
  2. In a large sauce pan, melt butter over low heat.
  3. And marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
  4. Once marshmallows are melted, remove from heat and stir in the cereal and salt until well-coated.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, transfer the Rice Krispies to prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
  6. Cool completely in pan.
  7. With a metal spatula, loosen the Rice Krispies from the pan. Invert the Rice Krispies onto a plate.
  8. Let cool completely before cutting into 8-12 even pieces.
  9. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton red chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  10. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton blue chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  11. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton green chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  12. Microwave 1/8 cup of Wilton yellow chocolate melts for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted. Drizzle over three Rice Krispies bars.
  13. Before icing dries, firmly apply Wilton edible Apple decorations and ABC’s to each Rice Krispies bar.
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Don’t forget these easy to make and delicious Apple Cupcakes! Pin to Pinterest.

Just to add a touch of fun – grab these FREE Printable Lunch Notes. I think the best way to allow these to last is to laminate them at the start of the school year. This is my favorite laminator (by far) – so worth the low price!

Check out these other Back to School Frugal Coupon Living FREEBIES and Crafts:

More in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox!

Also check out Back to School Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Back to School Apple Cupcakes

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published date: August 15, 2015
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Apple Cupcakes

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Can you believe we are already talking back to school?! Beyond supplies and everything else that comes with starting school again, getting teachers a little treat to begin the school year is a great idea! Why not make them something? Any teacher would love these adorable cupcakes made to look like an apple! Make a tray of them and put in the Teacher’s Lunchroom or Main Office. They’re so easy to make and will be a huge hit! My kids would agree that a few set aside to enjoy after school on the first day is a good idea too!

Cake Ingredients:

  • 1 box White Cake Mix + box ingredients
  • Red Cupcake Liners

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1 cup softened Butter
  • 3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • Red Food Coloring
  • Red Sparkling Sugar
  • 12 Tootsie Roll Midgies
  • Green Fruit Rollups or Green M&Ms

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven and line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. Prepare batter according to box directions.
  3. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake according to box directions for cupcakes.
  4. Allow to cool completely.
  5. Whip butter and vanilla for until fluffy.
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  7. Add milk until you reach desired consistency.
  8. Add food coloring to acheive pink/red color.
  9. Frost each cupcake.
  10. Sprinkle with red sparkling sugar.
  11. Insert Tootsie Roll in middle to make stem.
  12. If using Rollups, cut 2 leaves for each cupcake and put in place or if using M&Ms, place 2 M&Ms to represent leaves.
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Back to School Apple Cupcakes

  • Author: Ashley from Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box White Cake Mix + box ingredients
  • Red Cupcake Liners
  • 1 cup softened Butter
  • 3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • Red Food Coloring
  • Red Sparkling Sugar
  • 1 cup softened Butter
  • 3 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • Red Food Coloring
  • Red Sparkling Sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and line muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. Prepare batter according to box directions.
  3. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake according to box directions for cupcakes.
  4. Allow to cool completely.
  5. Whip butter and vanilla for until fluffy.
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar.
  7. Add milk until you reach desired consistency.
  8. Add food coloring to acheive pink/red color.
  9. Frost each cupcake.
  10. Sprinkle with red sparkling sugar.
  11. Insert Tootsie Roll in middle to make stem.
  12. If using Rollups, cut 2 leaves for each cupcake and put in place or if using M&Ms, place 2 M&Ms to represent leaves.
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Want another back to school idea – we love this Taco Bento Box with FREE Printable Lunch Notes!  Pin to Pinterest.

Just to add a touch of fun – grab these FREE Printable Lunch Notes. I think the best way to allow these to last is to laminate them at the start of the school year. This is my favorite laminator (by far) – so worth the low price!

Check out these other Back to School Frugal Coupon Living FREEBIES and Crafts:

More in our Back to School Series – Project Lunchbox!

Also check out Back to School Deals on Frugal Coupon Living.

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Six Awesome Ways To Do Water Play with Kids This Summer

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published date: July 14, 2013
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Six Awesome Ways to Do Water Play with Kids this Summer
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We’re just a weeks into a long summer and you want to make sure you have plenty of ammo in your mommy arsenal to keep the kids busy! It’s a great time to be outdoors but oh so hot. Try some of these fun, and simple activities to keep kids cool and in the fresh air. With the exception of just a few items most of these supplies should be laying around your house or garage.

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Bottle Sprinkler – Poke a clean 2 liter bottle with holes all around. Attach a male to male adapter that you can pick up at your local home improvement store for just a couple bucks. Connect your water hose. Drape the hose over a branch, turn on water. You now have now completed a homemade, recycled (pat yourself on the back here) and easy peasy project.

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Ice-cavating – Use a butter tub, or other disposable small plastic container. Drop several of your child’s favorite plastic toys in, fill to 1” from top with water. (Speaking of toys, dinosaurs make a fun archeology dig.) Freeze overnite. A few minutes before you’re ready to go outside and begin pull container from freezer to allow ice block to loosen from the sides. Take ice block outside and lay it in the grass. Give your child spoons, a magnifying glass and a bucket of water with cups for pouring . Encourage your child to experiment with different techniques to melt the ice and free their toys. Older children can be given additional items such as salt, or a mallet. If using a mallet or sharper tools, please keep children closely monitored.

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Sponge Balls – Cut standard kitchen sponges into 3 strips, alternating colors-stack the sponges, twist small rubber brand around the middle, then spread the sponges and fluff them out. Give each child a bucket of water for rewetting, and several sponge balls. Don’t forget to stand back!

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Water Bag Piñata – Gather a 5 gallon plastic bag (garbage bags can be picked up at Dollar Tree), a rope, a bandana or other blindfold, a stick or broom handle. Fill plastic bag with 1-2 gallons of water, then tie a knot in bag. Tie the rope just below the knot. Blindfold your child, and have an adult drop rope and bag over a limb- you can either tie it so it remains stationary or tease challenge your child by raising and lowering the bag as they swing. It could be fun to fill with new small water toys you picked up at the dollar store.

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Sand and Water Table – Make your own sand and water play tables by purchasing some inexpensive bins from Wal-Mart or the Dollar tree. Fill one with sand, and one with water. Provide your child with simple household items like; spoons, cups, sand toys, medicine droppers, funnels, colanders, etc. Besides just being plain old fun this will allow you to sneak in some learning- Measuring, mixing, bouancy, The Scientific Method (hypothesis) and fine motor skills through pouring, and scooping. Won’t you be the clever mama?

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Squirt Gun Phonics – Here is another sneaky learning game, you can do this on your driveway, or the side of a wooden fence or shed. Draw random letters, numbers, words, or even shapes for the little ones. Ask your child to “shoot” the letters as you call them out or sound them out. This is also a great muscle building activity to help develop fine motor skills.

Have fun and don’t forget to let yourself get caught up in some of the water fun with your kiddo’s this summer. These sweet memories will linger in their minds long after the school bell rings.

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