This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. Summer brings all sorts of joy for kids and adults alike. Finally, we all have a chance to spend more time together, get outside, soak in some good old Vitamin D, make our yards look beautiful, and run off some energy! Summer Fun on a Budget For some, summer means traveling and exploring places they have never been to. For others, summer means staying home and finding ways to stay entertained without spending a lot of money. Make sure to add the money you save to your Navy Federal Credit Union savings account! Here are a few ideas to help you have some summer fun, but on a budget: Find New Parks Chances are there are a lot of parks in your area. If not in your … [Read more...]
Over 700 Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils From Disney to Kate Middleton
I swear every year I take my kids Trick-or-Treating and we see several homes that have those amazing carved pumpkins. First, good to them for mastering those carving tools because this mom has NOT! But then I don't want to spend a bunch of money on them, a book of 5 stencils for $10? REALLY? Well, I went on a hunt. Here are over 700 Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils for you to make your own! Your welcome :) Over 700 Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils From Disney to Kate Middleton I suggest printing these free pumpkin carving stencils on cardstock so they will hold up better! Grab your pumpkin carving kit and pick your stencils and let's go! Pop Culture Pumpkin Stencils - Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga, Kate Middleton, Robert Pattinson, and more. 27 Cute Pumpkin Stencils - Easy for … [Read more...]
How to Make the World a Better Place
This is a sponsored post with P&G Everyday and their #LetsDoMoreTogether campaign. All opinions remain my own. It’s safe to say that over the last few months, life has been a little different from quarantine and staying home. Instead of focusing on the negativity, why not make the world a better place? You may be wondering how to make the world a better place. Well, it may be a lot easier than you thought! Let’s go over some ideas together, so that we can all work together! #1. Don’t be afraid to do a random act of kindness I have to say that some of the best moments in my life have been when I did random acts of kindness for someone. It could be buying a cup of coffee for someone in the drive-through or dropping a note of encouragement off at the neighbor’s house. … [Read more...]
Lemon Depression Cake Recipe
During the great depression dairy was rationed out so to make it stretch as long as possible they invented recipes that didn't use dairy. Like this Lemon Depression Cake. Today it is known as wacky cake because there is no dairy used. The Lemon Depression Cake is absolutely amazing and my entire family loves it to this day. The cake has also been called War Cake, or Poor Man's Cake. Lemon Depression Cake Recipe The families in the great depression were masters at saving money. They mastered many of the frugal tips we should still be using today. They also learned how to make anything they possibly could for themselves many of these items we pay for today. They also coined the phrase: use it up, wear it out, make do or do without. This cake is their … [Read more...]
How to Keep Your Clothes Extra Clean & Make Them Last Longer with Gain Ultra Flings
This is a sponsored post with Gain but as always all opinions remain my own. Have you ever thought about how you can keep your clothes extra clean? I know kids can get clothes dirty so quickly. Whether your child plays baseball and gets their white pants extra dirty or your child decided to make mud pies, dirty clothes are always going to happen. It’s just a matter of knowing how to keep those clothes clean! As a veteran mom of many, I’ll show you some of my tricks. If you have any tips to add, make sure you tell me. Always Read the Label I know a lot of us just throw the clothes in the washer without looking, but you can make your clothes last longer by looking at the label. Reading that label will save your clothes and also save you some money. Although it may … [Read more...]
13 Items They Made During the Great Depression (But We Pay for Now)
Do you have grandparents who lived during the Great Depression? If so, have you ever watched how they shop? Chances are that if you have, you have noticed they don’t pay for certain items that you are paying for. Have you ever asked yourself why? Most of the time it is because those items were homemade when they were younger, so they see no need to purchase them now. Instead, they make these items themselves and save the money that they would otherwise spend. 13 Items They Made During the Great Depression (But We Pay for Now) It may seem as if making homemade items instead of buying them is more expensive, but you save in more ways than at the grocery store. Homemade items are usually healthier which can save you money on healthcare costs. Yes, you may pay for more for supplies in … [Read more...]
Hershey’s Double Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream Recipe
The best way to cool off in the summer seems to be with ice cream. I won't lie, I have an extremely soft spot for ice cream. I went through a phase where I was obsessed with cake batter ice cream. Nowadays though it's all chocolate. You can't go wrong getting a woman chocolate anything in my opinion. So when I started my venture into the no-churn ice cream phase of course it had to be with this chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream recipe! Hershey's Double Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream When we lived in Pennsylvania my kids loved our visit to Hershey's Chocolate World in Hershey PA. We went on the free factory tour ride and got some free chocolate at the end. We made our own chocolate bars and had lunch that had a dusting of chocolate powder on everything. We toured the town and just fell in … [Read more...]
9 of the Best Frugal Summer Date Night Ideas
Do you have big plans to date your spouse this summer, but don’t know where to get started? Well, thanks to the nice weather, summer dates are possible! You’re not limited to only a few things like you would be in the winter months. Here are some summer date night ideas to check out! Frugal Summer Date Night Ideas Take a walk around the river or lake - Most towns or cities have at least one lake or multiple lakes. Spend some time walking with your loved one and enjoying the nice weather and scenery Get $1 cones from McDonald’s - In the mood for something delicious and sweet? Don’t pay an arm and a leg for ice cream. Simply go to McDonald’s and pay $1 for a cone! Don’t like ice cream? Get coffee! Ride bikes around town - Even if you don’t have your own bikes, you can borrow one … [Read more...]
Easy Jello Firecrackers Recipe
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!! Jello Firecrackers 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! This is a great recipe to have kids help you with! So let's get started! Below we have a kid-friendly version and an adults-only version. There is also a video … [Read more...]
12 Family Summer Activities That You Won’t Believe are Actually FREE
Summer is finally here, which is great news. Like most other families in this country, we’re on a budget too. No one wants to spend a ton of money on family activities that they can’t afford. If you’re looking for family summer activities you will love that these are actually free! 12 Family Summer Activities That You Won't Believe are Actually Free! Visit all the parks in your area - Challenge yourself to visit all the parks in your area. Most communities have at least one park, if not multiple. If you don’t have a park in your area, then head to the local towns. Parks are almost always free, which is a great opportunity for family time. You can pack a lunch and just enjoy each other’s company. Splash pads! - A lot of towns are starting to set up splash pads. They … [Read more...]
Vanilla Firecracker Cupcakes
I have to say making treats for my July 4th BBQ is one of my favorite things. I think it stems from back when I was a kid my parents would host HUGE July 4th get-togethers. It was all day surrounded by friends and family and I LOVED it! That love has spread to making some killer red, white and blue treats like this one! Vanilla Firecracker Cupcakes My kids love these firecracker cupcakes. I love that my friends and family think I'm some cupcake master when I make these! Really they are super simple! My kids love these and they are perfect for pot lucks and get-togethers. PS this costing tip is perfect for other holidays too. Recently a friend of mine added pop rocks to the frosting. HUGE hit! So that is what I plan to do this … [Read more...]
The Most Addicting Kiwi Tart Recipe
Summertime brings kiwi's and my kids love them. My 5 year old calls them the hairy fruit! I had these Kiwi Tarts with a mixture of other fruit tarts, at a picnic one time, and LOVED them. I recreated them and have been in love with them ever since! This kiwi tart recipe is super easy and customizable! The Most Addicting Kiwi Tart Recipe Kiwi is such a fun fruit! Packed with vitamins, it's also a welcoming boost of green to your next party spread. With these lightly sweetened pastry tarts and cream mixture, guests will not be able to pass up these tasty finger desserts. To make these tarts you will need a mini muffin pan and I highly recommend a silicone mini muffin pan as they are easier to clean and make the muffins come out … [Read more...]
