Have you heard? Verizon is now joining the rollover data plan market. The downside is your phone bill will go up $10 a line. For us, that's a $20 increase. For others, that can mean an increase of up to $50 or more!! OUCH! If you are looking for a competitive phone plan that has great prices and an awesome data option, have you looked into getting refunded for cell phone data you don't use? Get Refunded for Cell Phone Data You Don’t Use Wouldn’t be great if companies offered you a refund when you don’t use all of something you paid for? I mean if you go over your data, you have to pay for that, right?! So, why doesn’t the company have to pay you back when you don’t use it all? Well, Republic Wireless thought that was a great question! What is Republic Wireless? Republic Wireless is … [Read more...]
Mix & Match Nordstrom Womens Summer Styles
So I am currently down in Florida visiting family, and it is HO-OT. Don't duh me! I know Florida + Summer = Heat, I grew up here but this just an entirely different beast then up north. I am watching the temperature where my husband is, and it's 68 degrees when here in Florida it will be 91 degrees F. The heat means different wardrobe (new clothes!), different hair styles (wearing my hair up!), sunglasses and of course a great bathing suit! Mix & Match Nordstrom Womens Summer Styles Now I feel like I need to put the typical disclaimer here so here it is: Yes, I know Nordstrom isn't considered "frugal" to some of you, but I do write content to help people of every income level. I do not exclude anyone on ANY budget from $1 a month to $10,000,000 a month. So if this post isn't … [Read more...]
Easy One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta
I love making meals that take only one pot to make. This means ONE pot to clean, ONE pot to put away and that makes ONE happy mommy! Easy One Pot Pepperoni Pizza Pasta This recipe is also great for an easy weeknight meal; it's quick and easy, and like I said, 1 pot means less to clean, and sooner you can get to bed.... or Netflix. Let's be honest once kids are in bed, it's Netflix binge time. Well for me at least! Ingredients 1 lb Ground Beef 1 small Onion, diced 40 slices Pepperoni 24 oz jar Spaghetti Sauce 3 cup Penne Pasta 2 cup Water 1 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Directions Brown ground beef and onion in a large, oven-proof skillet and drain excess fat. I like using my cast iron skillets for this. Add 25 slices of pepperoni and spaghetti sauce. Add pasta … [Read more...]
Car Advertising – Earn Money from Your Car + More Ways!
How much money do you spend on your car payment? I was reading that the average car payment in America is $479. OUCH! But did you know there are several way to make your car pay for itself? Can you imagine your car earning you enough money (or more!) to pay it's own car payment? How nice would it be to free up a few extra hundred dollar in your budget each month? Well it IS possible! Car Advertising - Earn Money from Your Car + More Ways! Let me start with this disclaimer 90% of the time this will NOT be a fulltime income. Can you earn a fulltime income from your car? YES. I will share below how that is possible. Now instead of being a WAHM (work at home mom) you could become a WIYCM (work in your car mom)! Bonus: Use On My Way - This is a phone app they pay you for each mile … [Read more...]
Free Summer Date Ideas
Summer is the perfect time to spruce up your romantic life with the one that you love so dearly. But, what do you do if you don’t have money to dish out for those romantic dates? With 4 kids most of the time it's all we can do to just pay a babysitter so we have become pretty creative on our date nights! Here are some totally free summer date ideas we have done in the past. Free Summer Date Ideas Now I love getting outdoors when it's warm plus so much outside is free to do so much. But you can have fun inside too! Relax in the Tub Light some candles, sprinkle some flower petals, and sip some wine in the tub. Going on a date in the tub is free, but it can look like you spent a million dollars on it if you add a little spice. Take time to just relax with each other in … [Read more...]
Mango Lemonade Recipe
It's summer time, and one of my favorite things about summer (other than the smores) is lemonade. Ok, I won't lie I'm also addicted to Peach Sweet Tea, but my kids love the lemonade! Mango Lemonade Recipe I loved drinking lemonade as a kid. I even remember having a contest with a friend on who could make the sourest batch of lemonade. That one ended when someone put a whole bottle of hot sauce in their pitcher...... Yeah..... Well I've grown up since then (for the most part) I love raspberry lemonade, and I have recently grown an addiction to Mango Lemonade. My kids still prefer the regular lemonade or anything colored blue, but they will drink this too! This drink goes great with any of my Easy Meals Ok, this recipe is super easy here we … [Read more...]
Mix & Match Target Womens Clothes for Summer
I don't know about you but I have a slight addiction to shopping Target womens clothes. They are comfortable and it seem like almost everything fits me pretty good. They have cute styles and my husband loves how they look on me. That's a plus right? I swear this isn't an add for Target I just love shopping there. Mix & Match Target Womens Clothes for Summer My budget would be in big trouble if I didn't use my Swagbucks to cash out for Target Gift Cards (in stead of Amazon) every now and then to buy some new clothes. I also save on my Target addiction by buying several items and mixing and matching like this to have almost 3 weeks of outfits! If shopping online, make sure to check out Ebates for cash back opportunities too! Dollhouse Skinny Jeans - $34.99 Merona Linen … [Read more...]
First Aid Supplies – Using Essential Oils in your First Aid Kit
Making your own first aid kit is a great thing to do, especially if you have kids. You know better than anyone else what your family’s needs are, and what type of health products and treatments you use on a regular basis. Having a more natural kit on hand to keep in the car, or with you as your travel is such a nice thing when an incident occurs, than trying to scramble quickly to find something you need, or run to a store for it and you can feel good about it, too. First Aid Supplies - Using Essential Oils in your First Aid Kit Here are a few reasons why you should include essential oils in the kit: 1. They are so much more affordable than most over-the-counter medicines. Most oils cost pennies by the drop and all you need at a time most times, is just 2 or 3 drops. It is … [Read more...]
How to Get Cash From Old Cell Phones
So, you’re about to get a new cell phone? Terrific! In that case, you may want to get rid of your old phone to make way for the new and improved. The great thing about getting a new cell phone is that you can recoup some or all of your previous phone's cost. Here are some practical tips about different ways you can convert your phone into a little bit of cash! Sell your Cell Phone Online Online is the easiest place to start. There’s no rule about where to get the most money for your device, so shop around. In addition to old standbys like craigslist and eBay, and amazon you can try these sites when you want to sell used electronics. There are many online sites that are generated by just selling electronics. Swappa.com Glyde.com Gazelle.com Gizmogul.com … [Read more...]
Tips for Planning the Perfect 4th of July Party
This post brought to you by Chobani. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Frugal Navy Wife. Planning the perfect 4th of July party can prove to be stressful, can’t it? You have to invite people, make food, and create a fun atmosphere for everyone. I’m here to tell you that planning the perfect 4th of July party doesn’t have to take every brain cell in your head, here’s how to make it easy. Create the invitations Planning the perfect 4th of July party involves creating awesome invitations. The 4th of July allows you to be a little more creative than most parties. Create an invitation that will rock your party goers’ world. You can actually create your own invitations online using word or even Canva.com. Pick a theme Most people choose a red, white, and blue theme … [Read more...]