Homeschool Organization | Tips For End of Homeschool Year Clean Up As summer draws near many of us are putting our homeschool calendars aside to embrace the sunshine, beaches and fun activities the warmer months bring about. As a home educator it requires a little more thought than simply picking up your child from school on the last day of the year. These Tips For End of Homeschool Year Clean Up will help you know what to keep and we can all use a little homeschool organization, what to toss and how to store your supplies for next year so they are easy to put back to use when Fall rolls around. For those who do school year round some of these tips will still apply as you wind down one grade and transition into the next. UPDATE YOUR CHILDS' PORTFOLIO: Whether your state board of … [Read more...]
Mini Peach Crisp in a Jar
Mini Peach Crisp in a Jar I love summer so many fruits come out! Peaches are my favorite summertime food! We can them, make pies and crisps and muffin and pancakes. Recently I came across this idea for Peach Crisp! Peach crisp in individual jars every body gets one and while it's not enough for me i'm above the average dessert eater! This is so each to make here is how ! Peach Crisp Mini Jars Ingredients 6 medium size peaches, peeled and diced 10 jelly jars (4 oz.) Crumble Topping Ingredients ½ c. rolled oats ½ C. flour 1/3 C. packed homemade brown sugar 4 tbs. butter or margarine, softened Directions #1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees #2. Place about 2-3 tbs. of diced peaches into the bottom of each jelly jar. You want to fill about ½ the jar. #3. In a … [Read more...]
Cheap Wine Tastings in California
Cheap Wine Tastings in California It is hard to visit California and not venture out a wine tasting. Whether you are vacationing in California or have lived there for a decade, heading out to the vineyards on a Saturday is an awesome way to spend the day. Some wine tastings though can get a bit pricey and upwards of $50 per person in Napa Valley! Here are a few cheap wine tastings in California. Sonoma Just on the other side of Napa Valley is Sonoma. In Napa it seems like everything is pricey and some of the vineyards look more like museums than working grape farms. In Sonoma, often times you will find the wine makers are the ones pouring your tastings and they love to share their passion for wine with you. Head over to Roche winery where you can get the first three tastings for free. … [Read more...]
8 Tips for 1st Time Campers
8 Tips for 1st Time Campers Camping is a wonderful activity to do with the whole family or even just to get away from the world for a few days by yourself. The thought of camping for the first time can bring about a little bit of anxiety and nervousness because you might not know what to expect. Preparing for your first camping trip is the best way to have a successful and happy time spent out in nature. Here are some great tips for first time campers. Don’t die. Seriously, this is on top of many people’s lists of why they are scared to camp. Bring along a good first aid kit that has items that can stop bleeding, salve for a burn, and an ice pack. A bottle of ibuprofen is not a bad idea either. Be prepared for an accident but don’t worry yourself to death that it is going to … [Read more...]
Root Beer BBQ Grilled Chicken
Root Beer BBQ Grilled Chicken It's grilling season and we need to break out the grilling section of my recipe book! This is one recipe I LOVE it has a sweet twist to it so my kids LOVE it! It is great with BBQ beans and corn on the cob. Grilled Chicken is perfect to marinate and even toss in the freezer for busy days! I want to throw in how much i HATE cleaning the grill and how much for marinated meats I loving using grill bags to save on the mess! Find more Frugal Chicken Recipes for more ideas. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup soy sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon homemade brown sugar 1 (12 oz) can root beer 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste Related: 60 Grilling Recipes You Absolutely Must … [Read more...]
Clutter Free Home Lies | What They are and How to Fix Them
I don’t know about you, but I am full of excuses when it comes to keeping things around that clutter up my house. If I paid money for it, I hate the idea of getting rid of it, whether that comes in the form of throwing it away or simply giving it away. However, clutter can really wear you done. So now, you are faced with a conundrum; clean it up and cringe while you throw stuff away or live with the clutter and not even know what you have. Here are some lies we tell ourselves about our clutter and how to tell ourselves the truth so we can move on with a plan to have a clutter free home. Lie #1 to a clutter free home - “I can’t throw this out, what if I need it someday?” Reality: If you don’t use it now, and you have owned it for a while, why keep it around? How to … [Read more...]
Grocery Store Services You Should be Getting for Free
Did you know there are grocery store services you can get for free so you don’t have to spend time doing them yourself? Do you know the trick to getting these free services? Have you ever wondered how people get free food at the grocery store without doing extreme couponing? It is possible to get free grocery store services and groceries and here are some tips how to do just that. Did you know that many grocery stores offer absolutely free cakes for your child’s first birthday? It’s true! Plus, you don’t have to buy anything else in most cases. Just show proof of your child’s birthday and order in advance. It usually is not a big cake, but perfect for “cake smash” pictures! If you are moving, the grocery store is a great place to request free moving boxes. Just call ahead a week … [Read more...]
Island Pineapple Drink Recipe
Island Pineapple Drink Recipe ONe of the first drink I had when I turned 21 (after the traditional shots) was this Island Pineapple Drink. I love fruit juice drinks and it took me a while to nail down this simple Island Pineapple Drink Recipe! I was always thinking it was so much more complicated than it was! This drink is now one of my favorites when we go out to eat and even more so at home in the summer. I love having dinner out on the back porch with this drink in hand! Ingredients 1 oz of Malibu Pineapple Run 1 small can of pineapple juice shaved ice Fill about 3 cups of ice into the blender. Then blender on smoothie setting or pulse until ice is almost like a snow cone texture. Then scoop the ice into the glass of your choosing and add your 1 oz of Malibu … [Read more...]
Peppermint Patty Cookies Recipe
These Peppermint Patty Cookies are chocolatey goodness stuffed with a Peppermint Patty. They are SOOOOOO yummy. When I'm preggo I tend to have craving for Peppermint Patties all the time. Plus add in chocolate and chocolate chip cookies and YUMO! Peppermint Patty Cookies are Chocolate Chip Cookies Stuffed with a Peppermint Patty My biggest tip is to make a double batch of these Peppermint Patty cookies, they tend to disappear so fast! Especially if you are taking them to an event. It's like you try one and before you know you have eaten 5 of them! Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Ingredients 2 whole sticks of softened butter 2 cups of white Sugar 2well-beaten eggs 2 Tsp. Vanilla 2 TBSP strong coffee (cooled to room temperature) 1/2 Cup Cocoa 2 1/2 Cups Flour 1 … [Read more...]
Weekly and Monthly Cleaning Schedule Printable
Cleaning Schedule Printables With spring here and FINALLY the weather to prove it it's time to start spring cleaning! Many of you have already started I'm behind the curve and cleaning as we pack! But as a mom of 3 and one of the ways currently causing 'preggo brain' if I didn't have any Cleaning Schedule Printables I'd be soooo unorganized! So I created these to help me and many of you as well! These are FREE to my readers since I think we can all use some help staying organized! Above we have the Weekly Schedule Printable These are great to check off what has been done and if you have older kids and they ask what needs to be done just point to the paper! They can do what isn't checked for that day! Next, we have the Monthly Deep Cleaning Schedule … [Read more...]
Ways to Save Money When Moving
Ways to Save Money When Moving Whether it is a new job, desire to be near the ocean or the decision to move back home near your family, moving to a new home and new town can bring a lot of stress and financial burdens. As a Navy wife we have had our share of moves and while some things are going to be costly regardless of what you do, we know that there are Ways to Save Money When Moving that can be applied to nearly any move you may make. The excitement and joy that comes with moving to your dream home, a fun new job or finally setting back home again for retirement doesn't have to be dampened by excess costs. Apply some of these tips to your next move and find yourself without the added stress of exorbitant moving expenses. Don't Take Everything With You. What better time to … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Islands Grilled Pork Chop Recipe
Hawaiian Islands Grilled Pork Chop Recipe This recipe is perfect for summer grill outs! This is not JUST a Hawaiian Islands Grilled Pork Chop Recipe. You can get this all prepared in a ziploc bag and freeze it for a great freezer meal! PLUS you don't have to do pork chops! You can do chicken too. We haven't tried it on steak or beef yet but if you do I would love to hear how you like it! Also if you want to make this recipe in the colder months is great cooked in the oven too! Ingredients 1 lb of pork chops (or chicken, wings, thighs drumsticks or breasts all work) 1/4 cup honey 20 oz can of Pineapple (save the fruit for grilling!) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard 1/2 teaspoon Franks Red Hot Sauce 1/4 cup homemade brown sugar 1 orange sliced or about … [Read more...]