I always love reading books about each holiday to my kids! It's a great way to celebrate and learn about the holiday. Plus my kids like the 'off' time from our normal homeschool schedule to do this! These 60 Valentine's Day Books for Kids are among some of our favorites! 60 Valentine's Day Books for Kids We take a good week before each holiday and just have fun with it! Do some coloring, some writing prompts, some crafts, and watch some movies. You can make a whole homeschool lesson on the history of Valentine's Day make some fun crafts with these 15 Fun and Easy Valentines Day Crafts. You can see some of my Valentines Day ideas on my Group Valentines Day board! Here are the Valentine's Day books for kids we have loved over the last few years to incorporate for Valentines … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Party Ideas + Free Mardi Gras Printable Decor!
Not everyone can make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate at home with great friends and family! There are so many great Mardi Gras party ideas out there so I want to bring you some great freebies to help you with any party! Mardi Gras Party Ideas + Free Mardi Gras Printable Decor! Mardi Gras is right around the corner and this is very exciting to those of us who celebrate. Since we are a homeschooling family, I take this time to scour the Internet for free Mardi Gras printables. You don’t need to be a homeschooling family to take advantage of awesome printables for Mardi Gras. There is everything from learning printables to party supplies that you can print. Check out some of these printables! Mardi Gras Outlet – When you think of free … [Read more...]
Skillet Oatmeal – Apple Crisp Oatmeal Recipe
Did you know you can make oatmeal in a cast iron skillet? It's true! This skillet oatmeal is easy and yummy. This apple crisp oatmeal recipe is one of my favorites, my kids love it and will actually eat it! Skillet Oatmeal - Apple Crisp Oatmeal Recipe One of my favorite recipes is apple pie overnight oatmeal recipe. I love getting it ready at night and waking up to ready made breakfast. That recipe lead to me trying this one because it was really easy. This one of our favorite breakfast for dinner recipes. Ingredients: 2 small apples, you can go with honey crisp for a sweeter dish or granny smith for one that has a bigger apple taste. ½ cup water 1 cup rolled oats 2 cups milk or almond milk dash of cinnamon Directions: Carefully wash the apples before you peel, cut and … [Read more...]
25 DIY Home Decor Projects
With spring cleaning comes redecorating time! We are getting ready to move and I am hunting down a new way to decorate! Here are 25 great DIY Home Decor Projects I found! Everything from a Laundry room makeover, because really when you do laundry you shouldn't dread it..... THAT much! Turning a simple bookcase into something great, and I am LOVING the Sunburst Mirror! Here are 25 fun DIY Home Decor Projects you can do to spruce up your home. DIY Jewelry Organizer - The Pinning Mama Bookcase Makeover - Recreate And Decorate Laundry Room Makeover - The Sweet Spot Blog Wine Cork Wreath - Simply Darrling DIY Sunburst Mirror - Second Chance To Dream DIY Curtains - The Grant Life Reupholstered Chair - A Night Owl Yarn Wrapped Letters - Sarah Ortega DIY … [Read more...]
One Pot Meals – Kielbasa and Potatoes
Quick & easy dinners for my family that also include veggies are a priority for me. We all know that space is at a premium in an RV, it's a sacrifice we made to live our life. So it has forced me to get creative. Besides cooking more with our slow cooker, we have also started making more one pot meals. One Pot Meals - Kielbasa and Potatoes We love kielbasa for dinner but it is not the healthiest of meats, so I serve it in smaller portions by offsetting it with potatoes and green beans. What we end up with is a delicious dish loaded up on flavor that is hearty and filling, even the kids eat it up. If this sounds and looks good to you go ahead and gather up your ingredients and let's get this one dish dinner on the table! Ingredients 1 lb. kielbasa 4-5 medium red potatoes 2-10 … [Read more...]
Smart Tips for Holiday Shopping
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. Shopping for the holidays is amongst us. All of us are looking for ways to save money on everything we need to buy. When it comes to spending money, it’s best to get the best deal possible. Don’t just go out there and pay full price for items. Instead, check out these smart tips for holiday shopping. Create a budget for your spending In my opinion, it’s always best to have a budget in place. My household uses a budget for everything, but especially for the holidays. By creating a budget, you are telling your money where to go. Don’t go crazy on spending According to a kids and money survey, 57% of parents said they spend too much money on items their kids don’t … [Read more...]
Healthy Brown Sugar Meatloaf
When I was trying to lose weight before I found out I was preggo, I was looking for a healthy way to make my favorite foods. I'm a southern girl, and I can't live with out a good meatloaf. So on my hunt to find a healthy alternative I found this great recipe. It is sweet and has the perfect amount fod tang and is only 265 calories a serving! Over 100 less than traditional meatloaf! 3 tablespoons packed homemade brown sugar 1 cup ketchup 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 3/4 cup low-fat (1%) milk 2 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 yellow onion chopped 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (possibly more if you like a more form meatloaf) 1 teaspoon parsley Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Press … [Read more...]
What I’m “‘Luv”’ing Lately
What I’m “‘Luv”’ing Lately This is a sponsored conversation between Luvs and The Frugal Navy Wife. All opinions remain my own and I only recommend products I 100% believe in. Have you ever loved a product so much, you wanted to share the good news? That’s how I feel about Luvs. I have used them for all five of my children and I can say that there will be no going back. Here is why I “luv” Luvs, and why you should consider making the switch! Affordability The first thing that made me make the switch to Luvs is the affordability. To be able to afford quality diapers and not break the bank was a huge deal. Luvs is a diaper brand you can buy and not feel like you spend your whole paycheck on diapers, and as a mom to five – that’s a huge savings! … [Read more...]
The Best Eggnog Cookies Recipe with Eggnog Frosting
This recipe hands down is the best eggnog cookies recipe I have ever had. I think it's the eggnog frosting that makes these cookies amazing. Even if you don't normally like eggnog! The Best Eggnog Cookies Recipe with Eggnog Frosting If you are loving this eggnog cookie recipe don't forget to check out our 12 Days of Christmas Cookies Round Up. NOw on to the cookies! Ingredients 3 cups of flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup of unsalted butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon of milk 1.5 cups of powdered sugar (for the eggnog frosting) 1/4 cup of Eggnog (for the eggnog frosting) Directions In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the butter and … [Read more...]
How to Save Time & Money with RetailMeNot This Holiday Season
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of RetailMeNot. All opinions are 100% mine. The holidays are finally here, but this means finances have the potential to be stressful and tight. Year after year, it can be stressful to figure out how to provide financially for the holidays. I am getting smart this year and using RetailMeNot. You may be wondering how you can save a ton of money, using RetailMeNot, so stay tuned! Take advantage of discount e-gift cards You know, I don’t like paying full price for anything, which is why I always take advantage of the discount e-gift cards they have available. I purchase them myself and then go shopping with them. You can’t argue with spending less for Christmas, but getting more for the people you love. Grab those cash back … [Read more...]