I love blueberry jam and go through a lot of it, but compare the prices in store, and it's not cheap! So I started making my own but my favorite blueberry jam recipe was made to be canned, and that was an all day process. Then I discovered freezer jam!! It is soo easy, and you can't tell the difference in the recipe! Freezer Jam - Easy Freezer Blueberry Jam Recipe After learning about freezer jam, I started with all the strawberries I had in my house from strawberry picking and made this Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam. Since it was so easy, I moved on to this blueberry jam recipe. While my kids don't like blueberries, I am very much addicted to this stuff and have been eating peanut butter and blueberry jam sandwiches like they are going out of style! I promise it's easy to … [Read more...]
4th of July Decorations – DIY Patriotic Yarn Mason Jars
Summer is here, and for me, that means it's time to break out my summer decor which also happens to be my 4th of July Decorations. The Frugalista in me made our summer decor patriotic so that I could keep it up from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Each year I add a little bit to it, mostly DIYs like these DIY Patriotic Yarn Mason Jars. 4th of July Decorations - DIY Patriotic Yarn Mason Jars I LOVE adding DIY items to my summer decor. I have made many of these 22 July 4th Patriotic DIY and Crafts. We used these jars outside during cookouts and picnics to hold straws and silverware. They also make great decor inside to hold flowers or other crafty items! You can also use the main directions and make these in any colors for any holiday, or even a wedding! Supplies Glass jars (like … [Read more...]
Cheap Dinner Ideas – 10 Cheap Meals Made Out of Bread
My family loves bread, no doubt about that. However, it is also a great ingredient for cheap dinner ideas. While most families use white bread, you can use any type of bread that you have on hand. I like to freeze the ends of bread that no one likes to eat for many of these meals. Cheap Dinner Ideas - 10 Cheap Meals Made Out of Bread Homemade Gravy over Bread – If you don’t have biscuits or just prefer bread, then use this to make a cheap meal. This is known for us sausage biscuits and gravy. You can get a roll of sausage for $2.50 or so at Walmart and a loaf of bread for less than $1 and have a great family meal for under $5! You can always make your own biscuits with our 7 Up Biscuits Recipe with the gravy. French Toast Bake – Don’t like regular French toast? Try a French toast … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Oatmeal With Fruit
Looking for a super easy breakfast that also makes a great breakfast for dinner option? This Instant Pot Oatmeal is completely customizable to your tastes! Add your favorite, fruits, nuts, granola, even chocolate or candy! Instant Pot Oatmeal With Fruit Have I mentioned how in love with my Instant Pot I am? I love making Instant Pot Oatmeal, it's quick and easy and when you add in whatever fruit you have in the house at the time it makes a great breakfast, lunch, or even a breakfast for dinner. I also like yogurt with my oatmeal (I know I'm not the only one!) so I will also make Instant Pot Yogurt. I also recently had a huge batch of blueberries and I made Instant Pot Blueberry Jam and it is sooooo addicting! Now let's talk toppings! Right now I'm slightly addicted to … [Read more...]
6 Sneaky Ways to Teach Your Kids Fine Motor Skills
We have all seen the hundreds of way to teach fine motor skills, and honestly, some of them become work when you have kids do them over and over again. So being able to sneak in some fun but still boost those skills is a must. 6 Sneaky Ways to Teach Your Kids Fine Motor Skills Doing Your Hair - This one we stumbled upon with my oldest daughter. She has an obsession with doing my hair, brushing, braiding, bunning and learning how to put in hair ties. My son thinks it's a game and does my hair as well as his sister. Plus what mom doesn't like to be pampered a bit? The braiding especially is amazing at fine motor skills. I better my daughter got at braiding the better her The braiding especially is amazing at fine motor skills. I better my daughter got at braiding the better her … [Read more...]
Tips for Moving to a New City
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT. All opinions are 100% mine. Do you have a new move coming up soon? I know how stressful it can be moving to a different city because we travel to a new one every few months. There are some things you can do to make moving to a new city, not so stressful. Scope out your new city before you move You can look on Google Earth and check out the city you’re moving to before you get there. When you know what your new city looks like before you get there, it will be much easier to get around. Just spend some time on Google Earth, you’ll love it. We love to turn it into an adventure and Google things to do and make a list of places to see, things to do, and places to eat. Plan a night out Out first night in town we always … [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...]
The Best Old Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe You Will Eat
This old fashioned meatloaf recipe is one I have used forever, tweaked here and there but always came back to this original recipe. It was the recipe my grandparents used, and their parents used, so you know it's good! The Best Old Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe You Will Eat I LOVE to cook it in the meatloaf recipe in a glass "bread" pan that was my grandparents, and besides the chip on one side, it still does the job! I swear it makes it taste better even though I can't prove it! You can also take this recipe and make individual meatloaves. Shape them and places them on a cookie sheet (tip use foil for easy cleanup!) and just adjust the cooking time down depending on the sizes you make. Ingredients 2 eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup finely chopped … [Read more...]
Tips and Tricks For the Non Golfer’s on a Golf Trip
My husband has always enjoyed golfing, while he hasn't been very good he still has fun. For this very reason, I wanted to share tips for the non-golfer going on a golfing trip. You know, for us wives who don’t always enjoy golfing, but we want to support our husbands in this way. Check out these tips and tricks for the non-golfer’s golf trip. Bring along something to read If your spouse is going to spend hours on the golf course, you will need something to read. I love to download new books on my Kindle before a new golfing trip. You never know how much time you’ll spend reading. Sometimes my husband likes to go out on the golf course on his own. That means, it’s reading time for me. Spend time golfing Okay, I don’t despise golfing. I’m not a regular golfer, so I don’t get … [Read more...]
Travel This Summer to Support the Military
This is a sponsored post brought to you by Mega Bus. During the summer months, my family loves to travel. As you may know, we travel in a huge RV fulltime with our growing family. I wanted to share some travel tips for the summer. Plus, a bonus travel tip you can use to support our military. Always bring lots of snacks I don't care who you are, snacks make everything better. As you travel this summer, make sure you have plenty of snacks on hand. While you're at it, don't forget the drinks as well! Bring an emergency kit I hate to be the one to remind everyone about the emergency kit, but it's so important. An emergency kit can be filled with supplies, just in case your vehicle breaks down. In today's day and age, you can never be too prepared. Don't forget the … [Read more...]
7 Must Know Tips for Beginner Homeschooling Families
When you decide to homeschool your kids, it is a big deal. Your whole life is going to change in a good way. However, starting out can be a bumpy road because you have never been down this path. Have no fear beginner homeschoolers, these homeschooling tips are for you! 7 Must Know Tips for Beginner Homeschooling Families When I was thinking of homeschooling, and even as we transitioned into making the decision to homeschool I was a mad woman in reading everything and anything when it comes to homeschooling tips. If that is you WELCOME! Please let me know what help you need! Now I want to share the seven tidbits I learned along the way that I think are important for you to know. Set goals for your family Beginner homeschoolers have so much success awaiting them. When I first … [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 Frugal … [Read more...]