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Back to School | FREE Printable Lunch Notes

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July 5, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Education, Pinterest, Summer

Last week we brought you a cute and unique apple stamped lunch sack idea, and this week a fun note to stick inside. In just a couple of weeks your family will be getting into school mode and sometimes it’s an easier transition for some than others. As teachers we know how important it is for our students to feel love and supported by their families while their away learning for the day. These super snazzy and sweet lunch notes are a great way to send a warm thought to your favorite student! Simply print them out, and you can even write something special on the back too.

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I printed mine and laminated them to reuse them over and over.

Don’t forget these lunchbox round-ups!

Project Lunchbox – Creative and Budget Friendly Themes :

1.) Introduction – Project Lunchbox – Pin It

2.) ABC Theme Lunch – Pin It

3.) Shark Week Lunch Theme – Pin It

4.) Camping Theme – Pin It

5.) Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Theme – Pin It

6.) Bug Lunch Theme – Pin It

7.) Happy Birthday Lunchbox – Pin It

For more back to school ideas and products visit us at www.simplysprouteducate.com and our newly opened Teacher’s Notebook store.

Do not forget about the First Day of School Printables… Pick up the perfect sign from Marcy at Magic by Marcy.

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

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July 4, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Holiday, Instagram, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

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Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas?

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

Get this printable and all our free Elf on the Shelf printables. Enter your name and email below and look for a link and password in your inbox.

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!

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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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Non-Fried Fried Ice Cream Recipe

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May 8, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Non-Fried Fried Ice Cream Recipe

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This non-fried fried ice cream is a textural delight with it’s crunchy outer layer over the smooth ice cream. These would be a fantastic dessert for a BBQ! Make ahead of time and serve on a tray with toppings! Everyone will love the flavor of the cinnamon and crunch of the corn flakes and sugar. It’s the perfect Summer dessert!

Ingredients:

5 cup Corn Flakes
1/2 cup Butter
2 tsp Cinnamon
4 tsp Sugar
Vanilla Ice Cream

Directions:

Scoop and form Ice cream into approx 2 1/2″ balls.
Place in freezer for 15 minutes.
Pulse corn flakes in food processor to crush.
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Stir in crushed corn flakes and cinnamon and cook, stirring constantly, about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from heat and stir sugar into mixture.
Pour into a shallow dish and allow to cool.
Place ice cream ball into mixture and roll to evenly coat.
Press corn flake mixture around outer surface if a thicker coating is desired.
Serve topped with chocolate syrup, whipped topping and/or cherries, as desired.

Non-Fried Fried Ice Cream Recipe

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5 cup Corn Flakes
1/2 cup Butter
2 tsp Cinnamon
4 tsp Sugar
Vanilla Ice Cream

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Scoop and form Ice cream into approx 2 1/2″ balls
Place in freezer for 15 minutes.
Pulse corn flakes in food processor to crush.
Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat.
Stir in crushed corn flakes and cinnamon and cook, stirring constantly, about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from heat and stir sugar into mixture.
Pour into a shallow dish and allow to cool.
Place ice cream ball into mixture and roll to evenly coat.
Press corn flake mixture around outer surface if a thicker coating is desired.
Serve topped with chocolate syrup, whipped topping and/or cherries, as desired.

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Patriotic Rice Krispie Pops – Red, White and Blue Treats

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April 11, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

Patriotic Rice Krispie Pops
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Perfect for July 4th, Memorial Day, or Veteran’s Day Celebrations, these Patriotic Rice Krispie Treat Pops are perfect for you backyard bbq, picnic, fireworks celebration, or take a long dessert.

Ingredients:

6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
3 tbsp Butter
10.5 oz Marshmallows
Red Food Coloring
Blue Food Coloring
8-12 Popsicle Sticks

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Directions:

Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with non stick spray.
In a medium saucepan, melt the 1 tbsp butter over low heat.
Add 1/3 of the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Stir in enough food coloring to make the marshmallows bright red.
Remove from heat.
Add 1/3 of the Rice Crispies cereal and stir until cereal is well coated.
Butter a your hands or use wax paper to press the mixture firmly into the pan.
In a medium saucepan, melt the 1 tbsp butter over low heat.
Add 1/3 of the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Remove from heat.
Add 1/3 of the Rice Crispies cereal and stir until cereal is well coated.
Butter a your hands or use wax paper to press the mixture firmly into the pan.
In a medium saucepan, melt the 1 tbsp butter over low heat.
Add 1/3 of the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
Stir in enough food coloring to make the marshmallows bright blue.
Remove from heat.
Add 1/3 of the Rice Crispies cereal and stir until cereal is well coated.
Butter a your hands or use wax paper to press the mixture firmly into the pan.
Insert sticks into crispy mix equally spaced.
Allow to cool completely.
Lift out uncut block of pops and cut into individual pops.

Enjoy!

Also check out these Red, White & Blue Recipes for Memorial Day or July 4th Weekend. Pin to Pinterest.

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Easter Neon Deviled Eggs – Easy Colored Egg Tutorial

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April 5, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Spring

Dye the egg white, not the egg shell to create these Neon Deviled Eggs. This Easter egg dyeing technique creates a fun recipe outside your typical egg dye tutorial.

Easter Neon Deviled Eggs

Ready for Spring? Consider this fun Kid’s Food Craft, and easy Easter Neon Deviled Eggs Tutorial. Go ahead and boil your eggs, then instead of coloring the shell, peel them and color the egg white – this fun recipe is another way to “color” hard boiled eggs!

Go outside the box (or carton) with these other creative Easter Egg Dying Ideas.

Ingredients:

12 Eggs
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
2 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
4 tsp Mustard
Salt and pepper, for taste
Food coloring

Easter Neon Deviled Eggs – Easy Colored Egg Tutorial

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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12 Eggs
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
2 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
4 tsp Mustard
Salt and pepper, for taste
Food coloring

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Place eggs in a pan and cover with cold water.
Bring to a boil, cover and turn off heat.
Allow to sit for 9 minutes.
Fill with cold water to stop cooking.
Remove shells.
Slice eggs in half lengthwise.
Remove yolks and place in a bowl.
Fill bowls with 1 cup cold water and 6 drops of food coloring.
Divide cooked egg white halves evenly between the different colors.
Allow whites to sit for 15 minutes or until desired color is reached.
Place Colored egg whites on paper towels to dry.
Mash yolks with a fork and stir in mayonnaise, pickle relish, and mustard.
Salt and pepper, to taste.
Mix until consistency is smooth and creamy.
Transfer mixture to zippered bag or piping bag and clip corner for piping.
Pipe mixture into cooked egg whites and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Directions:

First, place eggs in a pan and cover with cold water.

Bring your water to a boil, cover and turn off heat.

Allow to eggs to sit for 9 minutes.

Fill your bowl cold water to stop cooking.

Slowly and carefully remove your shells.

Next, slice eggs in half lengthwise.

Remove yolks and place in a bowl.

Fill another bowl with 1 cup cold water and 6 drops of food coloring.

Divide cooked egg white halves evenly between the different colors – we did blue, green and pink.

Allow whites to sit for 15 minutes or until desired color is reached (longer for darker, shorter for lighter.)

Next, place Colored egg whites on paper towels to dry.

Move over to your yolks. Mash yolks with a fork and stir in mayonnaise, pickle relish, and mustard.

Add salt and pepper as needed to taste.

Mix until consistency is smooth and creamy.

Transfer mixture to zippered bag or piping bag and clip corner for piping.

Pipe mixture into cooked egg whites and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Enjoy!

Looking for something else cool? Look at these Easter Egg Dying Ideas – Thinking outside the carton! Pin to Pinterest.

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Dr. Seuss Food | Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats

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March 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

February 2nd is Dr Seuss Birthday. To prepare we created a Dr. Seuss food or treat for all of you – Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats! Enjoy.

Dr. Seuss Food | Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats

Hosting a Dr. Seuss Party? Ready for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2nd? Whatever the special occasion, we all love the classic The Cat in the Hat. Celebrate Dr. Seuss with one of your favorite characters in Rice Krispie Treat form! No one can mistake that red and white hat filled with mischief and fun! Make Dr. Seuss Day memorable with a tray of these at a party or even an after-school snack with friends! They’re so easy to make, let the kids join in the fun of stirring and decorating!

Ingredients:

Ingredients for Rice Krispies:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

Ingredients for Dr Seuss Rice Krispies:

2 T solid shortening
3/4 cup Wilton white chocolate melts
9 large red Airheads candies (or red fruit roll ups)
Black write-on gel
Red write-on gel

Directions:

Directions for Rice Krispies:

Spray a 9 x 9 pan with Pam and set aside.
In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
Once the marshmallows are melted, remove from the heat and stir in the cereal and optional salt until well-coated.
Using a rubber spatula (spray with Pam for easier handling), transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
Allow the Rice Krispies to cool in the pan completely.

Assembly Directions for Dr. Seuss Treats:

Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Set aside.
Cut the prepared Rice Krispies (from recipe above) into 6 even long rectangles.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the solid shortening for 40 seconds or until melted.
Add the white chocolate melts and stir until completely melted.
Immediately coat each Rice Krispies stick with the melted white chocolate and place on the baking sheet to “set” for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut each Airheads piece into 2 pieces lengthwise. You will have 18 pieces total.
Once the chocolate on the Rice Krispies is dry, take an Airhead piece and wrap around a Rice Krispies stick at the very top of the stick. Pinch at the back to seal.
Wrap another Airheads piece around the stick about 1/2-1 inch down from the top one. Pinch at the back to seal.
Repeat step 7 with another Airheads piece. Complete steps 6-8 until all of the Rice Krispies have 3 airheads pieces alternating with white chocolate for the hat.
With the black write-on gel, pipe two eyes, a nose and whiskers on each stick.
At the very bottom of each stack, pipe a large “X” with the red write-on gel. Fill it in with the gel to resemble a bow tie.

Cat in the Hat Rice Krispie Treats

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
Two 10 oz. bags of mini marshmallows
10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
2 T solid shortening
3/4 cup Wilton white chocolate melts
9 large red Airheads candies (or red fruit roll ups)
Black write-on gel
Red write-on gel

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Spray a 9 x 9 pan with Pam and set aside.
In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly.
Once the marshmallows are melted, remove from the heat and stir in the cereal and optional salt until well-coated.
Using a rubber spatula (spray with Pam for easier handling), transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly.
Allow the Rice Krispies to cool in the pan completely.
Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Set aside.
Cut the prepared Rice Krispies (from recipe above) into 6 even long rectangles.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the solid shortening for 40 seconds or until melted.
Add the white chocolate melts and stir until completely melted.
Immediately coat each Rice Krispies stick with the melted white chocolate and place on the baking sheet to “set” for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut each Airheads piece into 2 pieces lengthwise. You will have 18 pieces total.
Once the chocolate on the Rice Krispies is dry, take an Airhead piece and wrap around a Rice Krispies stick at the very top of the stick. Pinch at the back to seal.
Wrap another Airheads piece around the stick about 1/2-1 inch down from the top one. Pinch at the back to seal.
Repeat step 7 with another Airheads piece. Complete steps 6-8 until all of the Rice Krispies have 3 airheads pieces alternating with white chocolate for the hat.
With the black write-on gel, pipe two eyes, a nose and whiskers on each stick.
At the very bottom of each stack, pipe a large “X” with the red write-on gel. Fill it in with the gel to resemble a bow tie.

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We love rice Krispie Treats, check out all these other rice krispie treats we have made on Frugal Coupon Living! Many for every season!

Ready for Dr. Seuss Day on March 2nd? Pick up our FREE Dr. Seuss Party Pack Printable! Pin to Pinterest.

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Roasted Asparagus Bruschetta with Goat Cheese

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March 28, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe

Roasted Asparagus Bruschetta with Goat Cheese

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Bread, Cheese? ABSOLUTELY. The combination of both is the ultimate weakness! Our Roasted Asparagus Bruschetta is absolutely divine. You can serve it as an appetizer or sneak it in as an entree for a lunch. We think it would be great for a ladies luncheon.

Ingredients:

1 8″ ciabatta loaf
1 4-ounce package of Goat cheese, room temperature.
1 small bunch of fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
3-4 tablespoons fresh Parmesan, divided
2 green onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large garlic clove, sliced in half
Salt and pepper

Directions:

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees
On a large baking sheet, toss the washed & trimmed asparagus with one tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Set it aside to cool.
In a small bowl, mix the Goat cheese, half the green onion and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. If the Goat cheese isn’t soft enough, microwave it for 5 seconds at a time until you can easily mix it.
Split the ciabatta loaf in half and then cut each half open. Brush each piece with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Turn the oven up to broil and toast the bread until lightly browned, which should only take a few minutes. Watch it closely. As soon as it comes out of the oven, rub each piece with the cut side of the garlic. (you can also toast it on a stovetop grill pan)
Spread the goat cheese mixture on each piece of bread, followed by 4-6 asparagus pieces, 2-3 pieces of shaved Parmesan and a sprinkling of green onion.

Enjoy!

Roasted Asparagus Bruschetta with Goat Cheese

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1 8″ ciabatta loaf
1 4-ounce package of Goat cheese, room temperature.
1 small bunch of fresh asparagus, ends trimmed
3–4 tablespoons fresh Parmesan, divided
2 green onions, finely sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large garlic clove, sliced in half
Salt and pepper

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Preheat your oven to 450 degrees
On a large baking sheet, toss the washed & trimmed asparagus with one tablespoon of the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Set it aside to cool.
In a small bowl, mix the Goat cheese, half the green onion and 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese. If the Goat cheese isn’t soft enough, microwave it for 5 seconds at a time until you can easily mix it.
Split the ciabatta loaf in half and then cut each half open. Brush each piece with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Turn the oven up to broil and toast the bread until lightly browned, which should only take a few minutes. Watch it closely. As soon as it comes out of the oven, rub each piece with the cut side of the garlic. (you can also toast it on a stovetop grill pan)
Spread the goat cheese mixture on each piece of bread, followed by 4-6 asparagus pieces, 2-3 pieces of shaved Parmesan and a sprinkling of green onion.

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Easy Easter Carrot Rice Krispies Treats – 3 Ingredients

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February 7, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Spring

Only 3 Ingredients make these easy Easter Carrot Rice Krispie Treats. The kids will have fun with this spring craft for the classroom or an after school snack!

Easter Carrots Rice Krispies Treats

This Rice Krispies Treat Recipe REALLY excites me because they are EASY! Use pre-packaged Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats for these yummy edible carrots. As a mommy who is on the go, my favorite part is only two ingredients but a finished adorable treat in the end!

Also check out our Rice Krispie Treats for Every Season and Taste! You can get more creative Easter Food Craft Ideas for the Kids for the kids too if you are making a whole buffet of spring greats!

Ingredients:

4 Rice Krispie Treat
6 oz Orange Candy Melting Chips (like Wilton)
Edible Easter Grass or Rips Whips Candy

Easy Easter Carrot Rice Krispies Treats – 3 Ingredients

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4 Rice Krispie Treat
6 oz Orange Candy Melting Chips (like Wilton)
Edible Easter Grass or Rips Whips Candy

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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Cut each treat in half lengthwise, then cut each of them in half diagonally.
Take each piece and insert a toothpick in the flat end and place on prepared sheet.
Place in freezer for to minutes.
Melt orange candy by microwaving for 30 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.
Pick up each by toothpick and either dip or spoon melted candy over each “carrot” to cover completely.
Return to sheet.
Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Cut several 1″ pieces of the Easter grass or Whips for each carrot.
Take each carrot and carefully remove toothpick. Use the toothpick to enlarge the hole big enough to insert the grass.

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Directions:

First, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Next cut each treat in half lengthwise, then cut each of them in half diagonally.

Take each piece and insert a toothpick in the flat end and place on prepared sheet.

Place in freezer for to minutes.

Melt orange candy by microwaving for 30 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth.

Pick up each by toothpick and either dip or spoon melted candy over each “carrot” to cover completely.

Return to sheet.

Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Cut several 1″ pieces of the Easter grass or Whips for each carrot.

Take each carrot and carefully remove toothpick. Use the toothpick to enlarge the hole big enough to insert the grass.

Enjoy!

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