This post brought to you by National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Frugal Navy Wife. Do you some someone with disabilities and wheelchair bound in your family? Many with a disabled veteran in their family or other with a family member who had MS (like my grandfather did) know this is a daily struggle. My grandfather was able to walk short distances but anything more such a grocery shopping required a wheelchair. To carry his wheelchair around he had a lift installed on the back of his car that would tote his wheelchair. I know from a young age of 4 how to load his wheel chair and even had fun pushing the button to load it, since it was a power lift. I know how to help him cover it in case of rain and now to secure … [Read more...]
How to Homeschool When You are Sick
Nothing seems to sabotage a homeschool day worse than the flu, a migraine, or any other illness. If one of your little ones is sick of course it's not usually a question of whether to let them rest or push on through school work , but when mommy's down with a 24 hour flu bug or due to chronic illness she can’t or won’t always take off the time she needs. Here are some ways you can manage school on sick days. How to Homeschool When You are Sick Take a sick day - Give yourself and your children a little grace, take a free day, this is my favorite option. Let them have a movie day, color, eat healthy snacks they can prepare themselves, play in the yard, etc.. One or two days will not ruin your entire school year so this is a completely reasonable option. If you have already had to miss … [Read more...]
10 Energy Saving Ideas For DIY Lovers
What did you do this weekend? We commonly hear this question followed by tales of sporting events or family get-togethers. But DIY lovers can say, “I made this…” or “We installed this…” over the weekend. Taking pride in our work is great, but this weekend tackle a project that allows you to save energy and do a good deed for the environment. 10 Energy Saving Ideas For DIY Lovers Go “vampire” hunting. Yes, you read that correctly, but you can leave your wooden stakes and garlic in the gardening shed. “Vampires” are a lovely coined term to describe electronics that drain electricity while not in use. Take an afternoon to install power strips to make it easy to unplug electronics or create easy charging stations for devices so chargers are not always siphoning electricity. Get a … [Read more...]
Rosemary Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
I wanted to share our easy weeknight dinner of Rosemary Honey Mustard Chicken. We love chicken and we love honey mustard. Why not combine the two into a healthy and easy dish for dinner? We do recommend using an Organic Honey or a local to you honey for this dish. Additionally, if you have access to citrus honey you will have an even richer and more floral flavor you will love. I picked up some Orange Honey and It's my go-to for recipes! But if you have to use a simple "off the store shelf" honey you will not be disappointed! This is also an easy last-minute dish that although extremely simple to create has that "flare" that impresses. A great dish to whip up when you are having company over at the last minute. Rosemary Honey Mustard Chicken Ok … [Read more...]
17 Ways to Cut College Costs
I recently heard that the average college tuition cost is almost $10,000 a year for in-state residents, and this sent me on a search to find ways to help you cut college costs. I found 17 ways to help you save money on the cost it takes you go to school plus there are a few options to help you go to school 100% free! 17 Ways to Cut College Costs 1. Choose an in state and public university - You will get the resident tuition price, and public universities are cheaper than the private ones by normally by 50%. The average in-state tuition for a resident for state public schools is under $10,000, for a private school it's almost $30,000 OUCH! 2. Consider community college - There was an article on CNN Money that said those that go to community college can make MORE money! “Nearly 30% … [Read more...]
50 Things Your Preschooler Needs to Know for Kindergarten Readiness
I find one of the things parents worry about most when their child is getting ready to start school is Kindergarten readiness. These are the basics they need to know and things they should be able to do to start Kindergarten and it's no different if your child is entering public school or homeschooling. So I put together a list of 50 things recommended by teachers that your child should be able to do as they enter Kindergarten. 50 Things Your Preschooler Needs to Know for Kindergarten Readiness They should be able to recite their first and last name when asked. Use the proper three-finger grasp to write or color and use scissors. Adjust clothing before and after going to the bathroom. Be able to use the bathroom on their own and remember to wash their hands. Know how … [Read more...]
12 Ways to Score Free or Really Cheap Cloth Diapers
Cloth diapers can be expensive, and I want to share with you 12 ways I have found to score free or really cheap cloth diapers. Yes, you can score some FREE cloth diapers plus you can get some great amazing deals for really cheap! We all know using cloth diapers will save you money over the course of time your child is in diapers, but the startup cost can be killer! With these tips, you can cut that start up cost in at least half if not more. 12 Ways to Score Free or Really Cheap Cloth Diapers Contact Companies - Much like emailing for coupons email the cloth diaper companies, give feedback, tell them what you like and what you don't and most of them will be more than willing to send you one freebie in exchange. Just make sure to be nice and be honest. Buy Used - This is the best … [Read more...]
IZEA for iOS – Connect with Brands and Earn Money from Anywhere!
This post brought to you by IZEA. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Frugal Navy Wife. Ok, yall I love IZEA when it comes to connecting with brands and sponsored posts. It's so easy and simple to view open offers, bid on open offers, negotiate your price and if accepted write your posts on the platform. For Twitter, they take care of all the publishing for you for then sit back and get paid. I have been with them for a long time I started with just their sponsored tweets for Twitter program and moved to the sponsored content but I LOVE the platform they are now where you can worth with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram and Sponsored blogs. You can't get any easier than that. Well, that was … [Read more...]
How to Score the Best Sephora Deals – 27 Sephora Savings Hacks
No matter how frugal I am, I still love to spoil myself every now and then and if I didn't know these how to get the best Sephora Deals with these Savings Hacks my budget (and my husband) wouldn't be very happy! There is nothing wrong with doing something for yourself every now then, but when you can do it on a budget? Even better! I talked to a friend of mine who worked at Sephora and she gave me some tips she learned during her years working there! How to Score the Best Sephora Deals - 27 Sephora Savings Hacks Become a Sephora Beauty Insider - This is a no-brainer. You rack up points every time you make a purchase and then those points can be redeemed for products and discounts. Score 4 Free Samples - Make sure you get your 3 free samples with every purchase online. But did you … [Read more...]
Clever Ideas to Make Your Paycheck Last Longer
I don't know about you but I HATED living paycheck to paycheck. The last few days always killed us a family, making gas last, and having to say no to going out. We would become homebodies. This all taught me many ways to make our paychecks last longer. I want to share a few of them with you. Clever Ideas to Make Your Paycheck Last Longer 1) Bring home more money. If it has been a few years since you began working for your current employer, it may be time for an update on your W-9 form. In many cases, a few changes here will allow you to bring home more money! You can also ask for raise if it has been a year or more since your last one. If you can't get a raise at your current job you can always get a 2nd job or a side hustle to earn some extra money. You can add money to your income … [Read more...]