This is a sponsored post between Allstate and The Frugal Navy Wife. All opinions remain my own. Trying to keep ourselves and families safe on the web can feel like a full-time job The Internet can be full of a bunch of stuff that no one wants to get involved in. That’s why it’s important to be aware of your hidden world of data. It’s important to protect your online life and be aware of your digital footprint. Watch your kids The Internet is too diverse for us to expect too much out of our kids. It’s our responsibility as parents to watch our kids on the Internet. While you don’t have to look right over their shoulders, there are some things you should be doing. Monitoring their messages and social media daily. Checking to see what apps they’re downloading and make … [Read more...]
Hershey’s Double Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream
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 fazed 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 faze 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 one everything. We toured the town and just fell in … [Read more...]
Jello Firecrackers Recipe
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! So to 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!! Related: 25 Patriotic Drink Recipes 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 … [Read more...]
Save Money on Your Wedding Dress and Groom’s Attire
The dress you have always dreamed of may not always fit within your budget, but you do have options to still get fantastic cheap wedding dresses on a dime, no matter your personal style. Take a look at what you can do to make your wedding dreams a reality. Save Money on Your Wedding Dress and Groom's Attire - Cheap Wedding Dresses One of the most important parts of a wedding is the wedding dress. Save money with these simple tips Now I want to start by saving have you seen the prices of wedding dresses? Holy cow! I won't lie it makes David's bridals $99 dress look like the best sample sale in the world! Related: Save Money on the Wedding Venue - Cheap Wedding Venue Ideas Here are a few places to look that could save you a bit of money (if not make the dress free!) … [Read more...]
How to Teach Your Son to Shave
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Gillette at Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. Father's Day is quickly approaching and nothing says father and son like learning to shave together. Teaching my son to shave has always been something my husband has wanted to do. All my kids watch my husband as he shaves! It's so fun to see them look up to him. If you're teaching your son to shave for the first time, here are some tips to keep in mind. Make sure the time is right When it comes to teaching your son to shave, you want to make sure the time is right. You don't want to teach him to shave when he's too little or when he's too old. The right age is everything! Keep this in mind when you decide it's time to teach your son to shave. Have … [Read more...]
How to Save Money with Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Fathers are something pretty special, aren’t they? There is nothing quite like them. On Father’s Day, we salute them for every hug they gave us and every sacrifice they made. It is easy to wish we had a million bucks to spend on our dads, but in the great majority of our lives, this is not the case and so here are some tips for treating dad like a king on father’s day if you are looking to keep it in your budget. A frugal Father's Day gift ideas list if you will. How to Save Money with Father's Day Gift Ideas Give him special “privileges”. This is a free way to make his father’s day extra special. Let him completely control the remote control or decide what he wants to eat for the day. Make Dad dinner at home. Get out the grill and make him a meal he won’t forget. Get some extra … [Read more...]
How to Get Started Product Testing for Money
Have you ever wanted to try a product before you actually paid the money to buy it? You never know how a product will fit your needs, but many panels will not only have you test their products but will pay you to do so. So, you get free products and either rewards or cash! Here’s how to make money testing products! How to Get Started Product Testing for Money Test Products on Toluna Go to the community at the top of the page on the left-hand side. Click on test products to choose products to test. Some you get paid for, some you get rewards for, but all of them you get to test the product for FREE and give your honest opinion at Toluna. Earn Cash Rewards Sharing on Product Report Card Product Report Card will send you cash through PayPal, a check, or send you Amazon gift … [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 formed on the … [Read more...]
Save Money on the Wedding Venue – 17 Cheap Wedding Venue Ideas
Think Cheap wedding venues aren't fancy or romantic? The venue is going to be one of the most expensive parts of your wedding, but it can be cost-effective if you choose the right space. When you start looking at venues remember that holding your reception and ceremony in the same spot will save you lots of money. If you want or need different locations you can still save money but you'll need to get even more creative. Save Money on the Wedding Venue - 17 Cheap Wedding Venue Ideas We had our wedding on the beach in Virginia Beach. We were able to find a hotel on the beach that wasn’t right in the center of the action, it was down the strip tucked out of the way. So, we got married outside on the beach and the moved inside to a reception room. They even threw in a free room on the … [Read more...]
Stitch Fix 101
Who loves shopping, but doesn’t like leaving their house? *Raises hand* When I found Stitch Fix, it really changed my life. With 5 kids, it’s not as if I just go and shop whenever I want. However, the online world has changed that for so many moms. With Stitch Fix, you even get your own online personal stylist. Here is what Stitch Fix is and how it can revolutionize your life. Stitch Fix 101 Related: Mix & Match Nordstrom Womens Summer Styles How it Works When using something like Stitch Fix, it’s important to know how it works. Here is the rundown: Fill out a style profile - This means you go in and fill out a profile that reflects your style. You can even choose your price preferences and size! You get to discuss this all with your personal stylist. Request a … [Read more...]
Root Beer Cupcakes Recipe
I love a good cupcake. Well, scratch that I love a good dessert. So when I was given this recipe, man o man. HEAVEN! It's super easy to make it's yummy and everyone loves it. I mean how can you not, 2 great things put together, root beer and cupcakes. It also led to me experimenting and I came up with these Root Beer Cupcakes With Cream Soda Frosting as well. Both versions are amazing and yummy! Root Beer Cupcakes Recipe If you are a cupcake addict like my self I also highly suggest my 2nd favorite these Orange Crush Cupcakes, dang it now I have a craving for Orange Crush and I don't have any in the house!! Also, my kids are addicted to these Fun Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes and I won't lie so is my hubby! Ok on to the recipe! Ingredients White cake mix 1 can (12 oz) of Root Beer … [Read more...]
Hobby Lobby Savings Hacks
Hobby Lobby is one of those places you can spend hours at. However, it’s also one of those places in which you can spend your whole paycheck at. Here are a few savings hacks for Hobby Lobby. Hobby Lobby Savings Hacks Use Coupons When You Can Yes, Hobby Lobby is one of the few places that isn’t shy about giving out coupons. It’s quite amazing really! Using coupons can help you save a lot of money. For example, their 40% off coupons, rock. You can use this coupon on a regularly priced item. This coupon is also available to use online. Price Match Hobby Lobby will price match stores like Micheal's and JoAnne Fabrics. Related: How to Score the Best Sephora Deals & Sephora Savings Hacks Look at the Weekly Ad No joke, Hobby Lobby has the best weekly ad. You don’t have to … [Read more...]