How to Save Money on Potty Training Next to diapering, potty training can be a big expense. You have the training pants to buy, undies that will inevitably get ruined in the process along with clothes and of course you have the potty or potty eat itself. Here are some ways to make your wallet happy about the process even if you find yourself pretty frustrated. Do it as early as possible, but don’t force your child if they are not ready. It is common sense math that tells us that potty training earlier will cut down on how many more diapers you will have to use, but forcing your child or making it unpleasant can backfire on you. Start by introducing the potty and leaving it in an area that is easily accessible to your little one. Let their natural curiosity take over. It will when they … [Read more...]
25 Easy Pumpkin Recipes for Breakfast
Ok who else loves this time of year?! Pumpkins everywhere and I am incorporating them in every meal! Here are some easy pumpkin recipes for breakfast that have been added to my to try list this year! Because we all know I am all for easy meals! 25 Easy Pumpkin Recipes for Breakfast These recipes are perfect no matter if you are using fresh pumpkin like I do or canned pumpkin. I keep canned pumpkin in y house all year because my husband is a huge pumpkin addict and like to have pumpkin pies at odd times of the year, so I have learned to stay stocked up. Pumpkin Pie Pancakes - Taste as you go Apple Maple Pumpkin Muffins- Cooking with Books Pumpkin Sticky Buns- Because I Like Chocolate Roasted Pumpkin and Eggnog French Toast- Farm Fresh Feasts Pumpkin Muffins- Farm … [Read more...]
25 Delicious Apple Dessert Recipes
25 Delicious Apple Dessert Recipes I am a sight sucker for desserts. I have the WORST sweet tooth and i have since I was a kid! I would eat dessert before dinner if I could EVERY night but what example would that show for my kids? Besides the AMAZING apple donuts we can get at our local orchard here are a few more Amazing apple dessert recipes. Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole- Wonky Wonderful Iced Apple Drop Cookies- Karen's Kitchen Stories Apple Butter Bread Pudding- Andrea's Recipes Fried Apple Pie Egg Rolls - The Frugal Navy Wife Apple Pie Snickerdoodle Cookie Bars- Shaken Together Canned Apple Pie Filling Desserts- Little House Living Pumpkin Apple Cobbler- Fleece Fun Cast Iron Skillet Baked Apples- Juggling Act Mama Apple Nacho Recipe- Canadian Free … [Read more...]
5 Trick or Treat Safety Tips
5 Trick or Treat Safety Tips Halloween is one of those holidays that you either love or hate. There seems to be no in between on that for most people. For kids though, it’s a free for all of candy, dressing goofy or scary and time spent on all things not homework or chores. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of accidents and scary moments for Mom and Dad. With proper planning and precautions, trick or treat can be kept a fun experience with memories that will last a lifetime. Check out these 5 Trick or Treat Safety Tips and be sure to use them this Halloween for your own little ghosts and goblins. Glow Sticks are your friend – With cars and other boogiemen running around on Trick or Treat night, ghosts, goblins and zombies can be very hard to see on unlit … [Read more...]
Apple Stuffed Pork Chops
Apple Stuffed Pork Chops Apple is one of the most popular and delicious flavors of fall, and it just happens to pair wonderfully with pork. I wanted something a little different from our standard pan fried pork chops so I went with a stuffed and slightly sweet flavor. Whether you serve these as your main dish, or as appetizers they are sure to be a hit at the table. If you like a sweet and savory dish this one will work from a hurried Tuesday to a leisurely Sunday meal. Ingredients: 8-10 Thin center cut pork chops 2 baking apples 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbsp. homemade brown sugar ½ tsp. cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste olive oil for pan Directions: Preheat oven to 350 Peel, and slice apples. Season chops on both sides with salt and … [Read more...]
Jack O Lantern Mason Jar
Jack O Lantern Mason Jar This painted mason jar is too cute to be a very spooky Jack O Lantern. He makes a cheery and welcoming presence on your porch or in the home lit up with a candle. This simple and fun craft can even be made from a cleaned out pasta, pickle, or jelly jar rescued from the recycling bin-making it a very thrifty project that even the kids can get in on. Grab a case of mason jars and make enough to line your steps with these grinning gourds. They would be fun filled with wrapped candies to gift to teachers, friends, and neighbors. Supplies: quart sized jar ( with a smooth side) orange spray paint twine painters tape Directions: Wipe your jar down with alcohol and a paper towel, try to handle it as little as possible- … [Read more...]
20 Unexpected Apple Recipes
20 Unexpected Apple Recipes Looking for some uncommon apple recipes? Try out the sourdough apple bread, cheddar apple biscuits, or the french apple jam. Dont forget to check out the copy cat Cracker Barrel Fried Apples! YUM! French Apple Jam- The View from Great Island Oven-Roasted Applesauce Scented with Rosemary and Vanilla- Shockingly Delicious Peanut Butter, Apple and Granola Snack Wraps- Avocado Pesto Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Almonds- Avocado Pesto Spiced Apple Butter Recipe- Little House Living Easy Sweet Potato Apple Recipe- Little House Living Sourdough Apple Bread- Karen's Kitchen Stories Savory Baked Apples- Seasonal & Savory Apple Fig Chutney- Farm Fresh Feasts Apples, Honey and Goat Cheese Crostini- Whatjewwannaeat Apple Cheddar … [Read more...]
10 Apple Salad Recipe Roundup
10 Apple Salad Recipe Roundup Apples are so abundant this time of year and I tend to go over board when apple picking so I wanted to share some apple recipes. These are my favorite salads great for lunches! Apple Walnut Rainbow Chard Salad- An Edible Mosaic Lentil Salad with Rice, Apples and Chicken Sausage- Food Faith Fitness Kale Salad, with Apple, Pear and Roasted Pecans- The Roasted Root Sweet Potato, Apple and Avocado Salad- Savory Simple Cilantro Apple Slaw- Nutmeg Nanny Apple, Bacon, Blue Cheese Slaw- Valerie's Kitchen Apple Cabbage Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola- Valerie's Kitchen Warm Kale Salad Recipe with Dried Cranberries and Apples- Andreas Recipes Wendy's Apple Pecan Chicken Salad Copycat Recipe- Deals From Ms Do Apple Snickers Salad - Lil Luna … [Read more...]
Simple Costumes You Can Make With Household Materials
Simple Costumes You Can Make With Household Materials When sticking to a budget, it often means extras like Halloween costumes might be something you just don’t have the money for or you prefer to do things the frugal way than spend money on expensive extras for your child’s costume. Whatever your reason, here are some simple costumes you can make with household items your probably already have on hand! “Grapes”: Blow up some green or purple balloons and attach them to a sweat suit of the same color. Top it off with a green stocking cap! “A Gift”: Just get a box big enough for your child and cut out a spot for arms and head. Leave the bottom open and wrap the box with leftover holiday wrapping paper or contact paper. Attach a bow to a headband and place your child in a matching … [Read more...]
12 Fall Apple Drink Recipe Roundup
12 Fall Apple Drink Recipe Roundup Did you go apple picking and go a bit over board.... like i did? Well this baby will be born any day now and I am looking forward to trying some apple sangria but here is also a few non alcohol drink I can try out now! Raw Apple Cider- Courtney's Sweets Opal Apple Caramel Apple Martini- CopyKat Recipe Strawberry Apple Fruity Loose Tea- Little House Living Apple Basil Mojitos- Cooking With Books Caramel Apple Cheesecaketini- Snappy Gourmet Spiced Pomegranate Cider Cocktail- Snappy Gourmet Sweet Cider Ginger Cocktail- Nutmeg Nanny Apple Pie Smoothie Two Ways- Taste Love & Nourish Apple Cinnamon Tea Latte- Running to the Kitchen Apple Cider Sangria- Swirls of Flavor Red Apple Sangria- Cooking on the Front Burner Sparkling … [Read more...]