Let's keep up with the red, white, and blue theme one of the popular summer treats is anything Jello. These Jello Firecrackers can be for kids and you can make an adult only version too! just make sure to make sure you can tell the 2 apart!! With Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day cookouts generally have a red white and blue theme. Everything from red, white, and blue drinks to one of my favorites red, white, and blue Oreos! The patriotic decor is one of my favorites and my kitchen decor revolves around it. I made a July 4th Yarn Wreathe a few years back and still use it on my door during the summer! Jello Firecrackers This is a great recipe to have kids help you with! So let's get started! Ingredients 1 3oz pack Blue Jell-O Gelatin 1 3oz Red … [Read more...]
Stars and Stripes Mocktail Recipe
Want to impress your friends at your next BBQ? What about at the July 4th party? Put together this Stars and Stripes Mocktail Recipe with juice, perfect for kid and adults, the stripe pattern is perfect for impressing your friends! How does this work? The Highest sugar content goes in first since it will sit to the bottom and so on. Do it in order and it will stay in a stripe pattern until it's mixed! YUM! Stars and Stripes Mocktail Recipe Related: 25 Patriotic Drink Recipes INGREDIENTS 1 cup Cranapple Juice 1 cup Sobe Elixir Pina Colada 1 cup Blue G2 Gatorade DIRECTIONS Make sure all ingredients are well chilled. Fill glass 1/4 of the way with ice. Fill with cranapple juice just to 1/3 way up. Place in freezer for 30 minutes or until ice layer has … [Read more...]
12 DIY’s For 4th of July Decorations
The 4th of July is coming up fast and with comes summer fun, memories and get-togethers. Whether you are decorating for a patriotic party or just getting into the spirit of our nation's celebration of freedom, these DIY 4th of July decorations will definitely show your pride. From wreaths to flower pots and even window clings, there are DIY patriotic crafts for both children and adults in this collection of DIY 4th of July decorations. 12 DIY's For 4th of July Decorations Tin Can Flag Themed Flower Pots - An easy family project that will brighten your patio or home Easy DIY Red, White, and Blue Yarn Stars - This is a very cute and easy craft you can get the kids to help with. It was really fun! USA Wood Letters - I love this one all year around in … [Read more...]
Largest List of Good Report Card Freebies – 30+ Freebies!!!!
If your kid is doing his or her best at school why not reward them for it! This is the largest list of places that will help your reward your kids for good report cards. I wish these good report card freebies were available when I was in school! Largest List of Good Report Card Freebies List - 30+ Freebies!!!! I am still in shock there are over 25 places to help rewards kids with good grades and test scores! I always suggest calling ahead to make sure your store is participating in the good report card freebies and getting the details of what you need to do! On to the list! Applebee's - The program is called the A is for Apple Program, and it gives kids a certificate for a free kids' meals. This program is only open to schools, though. If you're a … [Read more...]
17 Must Try Summer Watermelon Recipes
One of my favorite parts of summer is watermelons! But it doesn't stop there I'm a suck for just about any watermelon recipes. Watermelon lemonade, cupcakes, cakes, even fudge! See my 17 favorites for this year below! 17 Easy and Fun Watermelon Recipes Perfect for Summer With Summer here I think watermelons! I LOVE THEM, the juice, the flavor. They scream cookouts and the sun. I have many memories of some great summer watermelon recipes but here are some great new ones I want to try as well! Ones like watermelon fudge, I didn't even know this was a thing!! If you plan to be at any cookouts, there are quite a few watermelon drinks to keep you cool outside! I won't lie though I am more than looking forward to the watermelon cupcakes! Watermelon Lemonade - The … [Read more...]
HUGE List of Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids
Did you know children can lose up to 2 months of reading levels during the summer months when off school? If you keep your child reading all summer, they have the potential to gain up to a full reading level! These free summer reading programs for kids are a perfect way to motivate kids to ten and .' something special for doing it! HUGE List of Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids We all know homeschooling your kids can have it's ups and downs and as parents, we learn just as much homeschooling our kids as we teach them. Even as homeschool parents we struggle with kids wanting to take a break and go enjoy the summer weather. That is fine but we still want to to keep them learning right? I have found keeping them reading is the best way to do so! I have found 18 free … [Read more...]
Grocery Shopping Habits That Are Costing You Big Money
Grocery shopping is something that must be done, but why spend more money than you need to? If you get too comfortable in your grocery store, you develop habits that can end up costing you more money than you might think. Take a look and stop falling into these traps! Grocery Shopping Habits That Are Costing You Big Money Not setting a budget When you walk into a grocery store without a budget, you might as well consider yourself broke. It is SO easy to buy groceries until your wallet is empty. If you’re serious about lessening the amount of money you spend on groceries a week, you NEED to set a budget! Then take it to the next level and only take that budget in cash and use a calculator to stay on budget. Buying junk food JUNK FOOD—it is eating your grocery money. Junk … [Read more...]
Easy Wine Cork Pumpkins Craft – PERFECT for Fall | Wine Cork Crafts
I LOVE fall! That's no secret. So I'm on the hunt for my new fall decorations this year. I am loving wine cork crafts. I bought a bunch of wine corks and am now seeing what I can make! This Wine Cork Pumpkins Craft was one of the first that came to mind because it does triple duty! It's a fall decor item, a Halloween decor item, AND and Thanksgiving decor item. SCORE! Easy Wine Cork Pumpkins Craft - PERFECT for Fall This isn't my first ever wine cork project I made a wine cork heart craft. Please don't judge me to hard. The picture sucks it was my early days and it's on my list to redo for better pictures! That said it's still a fun wine cork craft that even kids can help with and makes a great gift for family. Let's answer the biggest question I get … [Read more...]
How to Save Money – 34 Things You Should be Getting Free
I have a secret on how to save money for you. Did you know there are AT LEAST 34 things you are paying for right now that you should be getting for free? These items are costing you roughly $200 a month or more. What would you do with an extra $200 a month or $2,400 a year? Take a vacation? Pay off debt? Save for a house? Well here is how you can be on your way there! How to Save Money - 34 Things You Should be Getting Free 1. Movie Rentals - Sign up for Redbox emails and text alerts. They always are sending out codes for a free one-night rental as long as you turn it in within 24 hours you can get it for free. If you have an Amazon Prime account to take advantage of the Amazon Prime Video. You can get access to hundreds of free movies and TV shows. You can also get movie … [Read more...]
Feeding a Family on a Budget – How I Feed My Family of 6 on $200 a Month – Cheap Meals for Large Families
I have a confession. I don't use coupons anymore. Ok well I use some, and if I see some good deals at the drugstore I'll jump on them but really for groceries, I'm lucky to remember my list much less my coupons. I haven't used coupons since I was pregnant with baby #4 in my 1st trimester when I was constantly sick, and it was a miracle to get out of the house to even shop much less put effort into it. I did do the whole extreme couponing thing but I didn't have the time anymore. So I went on the hunt for cheap meals for large families because I am feeding a family on a budget! Feeding a Family on a Budget - How I Feed My Family of 6 on $200 a Month - Cheap Meals for Large Families The first thing I did was read this book from America's Cheapest Family, Cut Your Grocery … [Read more...]