I tried apple butter at a restaurant years ago and fell in love with it. So I made it in huge batches and started canning apple butter. Below I share my recipe and tips. Many say you shouldn't can apple butter but as long as you get it past 248 degrees to kill botulism you will be fine. Do the sight and sniff test when opening ANY canned item and if an item doesn't seal properly put it in the fridge and use within 5 days. In 2015 there was only 140 deaths caused by botulism...and of those 140, only 2 were home canning related. One was due to improper processing times and the other was because they ate after the jar had unsealed. If you don't want to can it, you can store it in a mason jar and freeze it for storage if you have the room. Related: Amazing Apple … [Read more...]
5 Fun and Frugal Fall Date Night Ideas
Date nights can be hard to plan when you're on a tight budget. So many of us fall into the trap that date nights have to be out doing stuff, like dinner and a movie that can easily end up costing over $100! Not very budget-friendly. I have to say fall is one of the best times to plan some frugal date nights! These are my top favorite frugal fall date night ideas! 5 Frugal Fall Date Night Ideas Date night is one way that you can help your relationship to be what it used to be. Once or twice a month, you and your spouse, partner or whoever, need time away! Even if you don’t have the money, you still need to put date night into play so that you get time as a couple, away from the prying eyes of children. There are a ton of different ideas that you can do to have a date that … [Read more...]
The BEST Pumpkin French Toast Recipe You Will Ever Eat!
Pumpkin everything is here. I have seen Pumpkin funnel cake, pumpkin drinks, pumpkin bread, and now I bring you the best Pumpkin French Toast recipe you will ever eat! Pair it with some pumpkin coffee or some plain milk and YUM! The BEST Pumpkin French Toast Recipe You Will Ever Eat! This is by far one of my favorite pumpkin recipes and my kids ask for it every weekend morning during October! It has nothing to do with the fact that I made it for them the year I bought too many pumpkins and had to create recipes to use them all. No really y'all my house looked like it's own personal pumpkin patch. I have no idea what I was thinking! This was one of several recipes that emerged from the year pumpkins took over my house. My kids LOVE this version of french toast better than the … [Read more...]
DIY Fall Decorations – Burlap Mason Jar Centerpieces
It's no secret I love DIY fall decorations. You can save so much money when you do something yourself instead of buying pre-made from a store. These burlap mason jar centerpieces are the newest addition to my collection. They are gorgeous, and they fit that burlap and lace feel that I LOVE and even better the double great for wedding centerpieces! DIY Fall Decorations - Burlap Mason Jar Centerpieces I love mason jar crafts I can find mason jars at my local thrift stores for around 50¢ each. I love to have a few on hand for crafts. They are great to hold buttons and other small items as well. You can use these same instructions to make Christmas themed jars maybe hang a small ornament on the twine. Set these on a fireplace with our wine cork pumpkin and faux mercury glass pumpkin … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Roll Recipe With Cream Cheese Filling
It's the end of summer and the beginning of Fall, one of my favorite times of the year! With that comes out pumpkin EVERYTHING YUM! Here is one of those great recipes that I save for this time of the year! My pumpkin roll recipe is filled with cream cheese giving it an even richer taste! This is one of my favorite pumpkin recipes! Pumpkin Roll Recipe With Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients: For the cake: 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree For the filling: 1 (8 oz.) package full-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners sugar 6 tbsp. salted butter, softened 1 tsp. … [Read more...]
20 Fun Must Find Items on a Fall Pumpkin Patch Trip
Fall and a trip to the local pumpkin patch go hand in hand. Kids love exploring pumpkin patches and enjoying all of the seasonal items there are to see. Before you head to the fall pumpkin patch this year, consider these 20 items to spy on a fall pumpkin patch trip. You will find that you can turn your pumpkin patch trip into a learning adventure the whole family can enjoy! 20 Fun Must Find Items on a Fall Pumpkin Patch Trip If you wish, you can print out this list of 20 items to spy on a fall pumpkin patch trip and take it with you. Check off items as you find them, or even sketch pictures of them in a notebook. This way kids can always remember this special adventure! Related: 5 Fun and Frugal Fall Date Night Ideas Look for mini gourds and mini pumpkin varieties. See what … [Read more...]
Easy Pumpkin Hot Chocolate Recipe
This time of year pumpkin is everywhere so I break out my stash fall and pumpkin recipes! This is one of my husband's favorites, he drinks hot chocolate as much as I do coffee and he loves pumpkin pie, so why not put the two together for him? But be warned this doesn't work great for everything! Putting tuna and frosting together, or chicken soup and Oreos together YUCK! Need I go on? This pumpkin hot chocolate recipe just works. Easy Pumpkin Hot Chocolate Recipe I won't lie I do like my pumpkin spice items. While I'm not a pumpkin spice latte fan (yeah crazy I know!) I do like my Pumpkin Roll Recipe With Cream Cheese Filling and my How to Make Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Recipe. If you find me drinking anything pumpkin it's most likely a Pumpkin Martini … [Read more...]
Summer Fun on a Budget
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...]
Easy Pumpkin Beer Bread Recipe
Pumpkin is by far the most popular and delicious ingredient for fall- it lends itself perfectly to a moist and tasty loaf of bread, especially when combined with beer. One of the best features of beer bread is that it requires no kneading or long rising times. Pair them together and you get this easy pumpkin beer bread recipe everyone will love! This is one of our Easy Pumpkin Recipes. Easy Pumpkin Beer Bread Recipe You can use any beer you have on hand but I highly recommend one of the pumpkin or at least fall blends to get the most flavor- I like to use Samuel Adams Octoberfest. Warm slices straight from the oven slathered in butter are a fall treat that you should not miss out on (maybe a light sprinkling of cinnamon sugar too?). This recipe would be a perfect … [Read more...]
Best Margarita Recipe – Easy Slushie Margarita Recipe
Growing up my favorite summer drink was anything in slushie form! As an adult, this hasn't changed, and that is why this slushie margarita recipe is one that I pull out every summer! Plus I am slightly partial that this is by far the best margarita recipe out there, but then again that's just me! Best Margarita Recipe - Easy Slushie Margarita Recipe So fun fact. On my 21st birthday, I had my first margarita, and I took a sip and spat it back out. It was horrible, and I thought I just didn't like margaritas and didn't have another one for years. Then a friend of mine made me try one of hers, and it was so much better! The recipe makes all the difference! Crazy right? SO what makes the difference in the recipe? Not too much triple sec, using the right tequila, and fresh limes … [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...]
