I won't lie up until about a year ago I had no idea what Minecraft was! I knew it was a type of virtual video game but after that was lost. Now I won't say I'm an expert but I had my brother sit me down and show me some of the basics and it seems pretty cool. I am also seeing more and more parents use it in their homeschool curriculum so that I am all for. Last Christmas I had to go shopping for some Minecraft gifts so I thought I'd put a list together and help other shoppers out! Guide for Minecraft Gifts Xbox Creeper Controller - Prepare to create, explore, and survive your own Minecraft adventure with the Minecraft Creeper controller, featuring the iconic green Creeper design Minecraft Gameband - Play Minecraft anywhere, anytime on any computer: Your game, your … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Flintstones Costumes – Fred and Wilma Costume
On the hunt for the cutest costume for your kids? You should try dressing them up in a Fred and Wilma costume! Talk about taking me back to my childhood! These easy DIY Flintstones Costumes make me wish I had them for Halloween growing up! I LOVED the Flintstones (and still do!) Easy DIY Flintstones Costumes - Fred and Wilma Costume I have to say I have seen some super cute Halloween costumes out on Pinterest, then I to check out the directions and I feel like they are in an entirely different language! So that I why I wanted to make these Flinstones Costumes as easy as possible! Both your Fred and Wilma costume are made pretty much the same way with a few cuts and very little stitch work. If you are 100% against using a sewing machine you can use hot glue to put your Fred and Wilma … [Read more...]
38 of the Best Barbie Gift Ideas Your Little Girl Will LOVE!
Is your little girl obsessed with Barbie and everything pink? These 38 Barbie gift ideas will wow her socks off. We got you covered from Tom Boys to hairstylists and everything in between! There is a Barbie Toy that will fit any girl out there. From the super girly girls to the adventurous Tom Boy! 38 Barbie Gift Ideas Fairytale Dress Up Doll - She changes from a princess to a fairy and even to a mermaid. Enough said. One thing I love about Barbie is how she encourages girls to be whatever they want to be. This Barbie Baby Doctor Playset is perfect for the little one that wants to be a doctor. 10-Pack Roll-On Lip Gloss - What girl doesn't love a little lip gloss? Another great career-focused Barbie play set lets your little one become their own … [Read more...]
Fall Slime Using Fall Leaves – No Borax!
I love fall. The cool weather, the clothes, the pumpkins, the food, and of course the leaves. So in honor of my love of fall, I thought I'd get my kids excited too with some fall slime. My kids love slime sometimes a little much, and slime in my 3-year-olds hair is very much a reality in my house on slime days! Fall Slime Using Fall Leaves - No Borax! No borax slime has been a big deal in my house I hate the idea of my kids playing with something that has that kind of chemical in it. Now I know glue and the liquid starch have chemicals too. I get it so I have been looking into edible slime. My kids love this Nutella edible slime. It's only 2 ingredients and completely edible! While I personally like making this fall slime with the leaves as seen in the pictures you can also … [Read more...]
Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Salad Sandwich
I won't lie I LOVE the Chick Fil A Chicken Salad Sandwich, but let's face it it can get expensive to eat there as much as I have a craving for it! So I started my hunt for a copycat recipe and this is the best and closest I can get and it works for me! Some recipes have mentioned adding a bit of cinnamon and I've had some people say that too. This was one of our first Chick Fil A Copycat Recipes. Copycat Chick Fil A Chicken Salad Sandwich If you are going to stop in at Chick-Fil-A instead of making this sandwich yourself make sure you get a discounted Chick-Fil-A gift card to save money on your purchase! You can also take my method of earning $210 a month in Amazon Gift Cards and cash out for Pay Pal instead to pay for your addiction ;) Can't beat some free Chick-Fil-A … [Read more...]
How to Start Homeschooling – 8 Things You Need to Know
Are you starting to think about homeschooling? If so, good for you! Millions of Americans are already homeschooling their kids. Homeschooling is a way of life. When you are looking at how to start homeschooling, there are so many facts to consider. Like any good parent, most people do research before they just jump into something. Instead of making you search the whole Internet for the low down on homeschooling, I decided to put together a good resource for you right here. How to Start Homeschooling - 8 Thing You Need to Know Best Resources for Beginners Homeschool.com - It makes sense that one of the best websites out there is called Homeschool.com for homeschooling. Check it out, lots of cool resources for homeschool families. Special needs homeschooling - If you are … [Read more...]
Canning Apple Butter Recipe and Tips
I tried apple butter at a restaurant years ago and fell in love with it. So I made it in huge batches and started canning apple butter. Below I share my recipe and tips. Many say you shouldn't can apple butter but as long as you get it past 248 degrees to kill botulism you will be fine. Do the sight and sniff test when opening ANY canned item and if an item doesn't seal properly put it in the fridge and use within 5 days. In 2015 there was only 140 deaths caused by botulism...and of those 140, only 2 were home canning related. One was due to improper processing times and the other was because they ate after the jar had unsealed. If you don't want to can it, you can store it in a mason jar and freeze it for storage if you have the room. Related: Amazing Apple … [Read more...]
5 Fun and Frugal Fall Date Night Ideas
Date nights can be hard to plan when you're on a tight budget. So many of us fall into the trap that date nights have to be out doing stuff, like dinner and a movie that can easily end up costing over $100! Not very budget-friendly. I have to say fall is one of the best times to plan some frugal date nights! These are my top favorite frugal fall date night ideas! 5 Frugal Fall Date Night Ideas Date night is one way that you can help your relationship to be what it used to be. Once or twice a month, you and your spouse, partner or whoever, need time away! Even if you don’t have the money, you still need to put date night into play so that you get time as a couple, away from the prying eyes of children. There are a ton of different ideas that you can do to have a date that … [Read more...]
The BEST Pumpkin French Toast Recipe You Will Ever Eat!
Pumpkin everything is here. I have seen Pumpkin funnel cake, pumpkin drinks, pumpkin bread, and now I bring you the best Pumpkin French Toast recipe you will ever eat! Pair it with some pumpkin coffee or some plain milk and YUM! The BEST Pumpkin French Toast Recipe You Will Ever Eat! This is by far one of my favorite pumpkin recipes and my kids ask for it every weekend morning during October! It has nothing to do with the fact that I made it for them the year I bought too many pumpkins and had to create recipes to use them all. No really y'all my house looked like it's own personal pumpkin patch. I have no idea what I was thinking! This was one of several recipes that emerged from the year pumpkins took over my house. My kids LOVE this version of french toast better than the … [Read more...]
DIY Fall Decorations – Burlap Mason Jar Centerpieces
It's no secret I love DIY fall decorations. You can save so much money when you do something yourself instead of buying pre-made from a store. These burlap mason jar centerpieces are the newest addition to my collection. They are gorgeous, and they fit that burlap and lace feel that I LOVE and even better the double great for wedding centerpieces! DIY Fall Decorations - Burlap Mason Jar Centerpieces I love mason jar crafts I can find mason jars at my local thrift stores for around 50¢ each. I love to have a few on hand for crafts. They are great to hold buttons and other small items as well. You can use these same instructions to make Christmas themed jars maybe hang a small ornament on the twine. Set these on a fireplace with our wine cork pumpkin and faux mercury glass pumpkin … [Read more...]