If you're a teenager, you may like the idea of saving money you've received and earned so that you'll have it when you need it. Saving extra cash is always a good idea because you don't know when you might come across something you'd like to get that costs a lot, such as the latest gaming console, your first vehicle, or even books for college. No matter your reason for learning how to save money as a teenager, check out these practical steps to build a savings account. How to Save Money as a Teenager Open a Savings Account That Earns Interest One of the first things you should do when you want to save money as a teenager is open a savings account that earns interest. Of course, this means you'll need to do a bit of research to determine which banking institution is offering the … [Read more...]
Blessed Christmas Tree Cricut Craft
Cricut Crafts are becoming a thing lately. Maybe they have been a thing for a while but around here they are just getting started. We have a great new super cute Christmas Tree Cricut Craft for you to try out. Blessed Christmas Tree Sign Cricut Craft This craft project is a great gift item as well as super-cute home decor for the holiday season. Related: 15 of the Best DIY Snowflake Decorations What you'll need to make Blessed Tree Sign Cricut Craft 11 ¾” x 7 1/2” frame Black Cricut vinyl A foam, cardstock, or felt tree cutout Dowels (optional if you'd like to create a wooden tree trunk, but not necessary) Buttons Twine Polyfil stuffing Fabric Fine tip sharpie or fabric marker Hot glue gun Scrapbook … [Read more...]
20 Christmas Crafts for Adults
Christmas is the perfect time to get your DIY on for some cute home decor. There are so many Christmas Crafts for Adults that you can make yourself and save a ton of money. Christmas Crafts for Adults For some of these crafts, you may need a Cricut Maker or a Cricut Joy. These machines are amazing with all the options they have and the things they can do. They take DIY to a whole new level. Making a Vintage Ornament Wreath for Christmas is a way to use ornaments in a way that is fresh and exciting. Creating one is a lot easier than you think. Related: 15 DIY Christmas Wreaths Ideas You Will Love These wood slice ornaments are perfect to sell at craft fairs, to hang on your own tree, or to use as cute Christmas gift tags! And the best part... you can make them … [Read more...]
Buy These Store Brand Goods for Less, Without Sacrificing Flavor!
Cutting your bill at the grocery store is a great way to save money, but on the other hand, do you really want to sacrifice great-tasting foods for the cheaper, generic brand? Well, you may not have to! Check out these great generic Store Brand Goods for less that taste just as good, if not better, than the name brand! Buy These Generic Store Brand Goods for Less, Without Sacrificing Flavor! Foods Do you consider yourself a bit of a cookie monster? I mean, how could anyone not love cookies! Well, if you love cookies, and love to save money, I have some great news for you! You can save money on delicious, generic brand cookies at both Aldi, and Walmart! Related: 25 Ways to Save Money Shopping Online Oreos If you find joy in the amazing, creamy goodness, sandwiched between … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
I love my Instant Pot. I have had two now because the first one I fried, trying to hard boil eggs. It was a hot mess and I have been scared to get another one since. However, I took the plunge when Walmart had them on clearance for $70! I mean you can't really beat that price. Since then I have made some pretty amazing things. Soon I want to venture into desserts like Chocolate Cake. Yum! This Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a family favorite. Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe I love a good soup on a chilly day. Soup and a good book with a great fuzzy blanket is the perfect fall crisp air day to me. If this is your idea of a great day as well, you need to make this Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings recipe. Question: Do you have favorite … [Read more...]
12 of the Best Wine Subscription Boxes to Consider Getting
Wine enthusiasts can rejoice at the opportunity to enjoy wine subscription boxes. Check out these incredible boxes containing fresh and flavorful wine from places across the country and worldwide. We love subscription boxes because they make amazing gifts that keep on giving. Need more ideas be sure to view all of our gift guides. 12 of the Best Wine Subscription Boxes to Consider Getting Suppose you’d consider yourself a wine enthusiast who looks forward to trying different wines from wineries across the country. In that case, you should consider subscribing to one or more of these convenient wine subscription boxes. Then, instead of traveling to the liquor store for your wine and spirits, you can have them delivered to your front door based on your preferences and what you’d like … [Read more...]
How to Use Your Surroundings to Homeschool
There are some days that we don’t open our homeschooling books. Do you want to know why? Homeschooling can be done anywhere and at any time. One of my favorite ways to homeschool is by using what we have around us. Sometimes that is the indoors of our home and sometimes it is the outdoors of nature. Here is how you can Use Your Surroundings to Homeschool. How to Use Your Surroundings to Homeschool Use your home library to homeschool Most homeschoolers have an impressive library. Use this to homeschool your children. Being surrounded by books is never something you will regret your kids. Use the surroundings of your home library to homeschool your children! Let your children pick an age-appropriate book that they can dive into. When they’re choosing their own books, they’re … [Read more...]
Homemade Fried Ravioli Recipe
I go to the store and buy random pasta all the time, just to get home and not have a clue what to use it with or for. I had ravioli in the freezer for what seemed like forever and came across a Fried Ravioli Recipe and figured I'd give it a try. Holy wow! They were delicious and had zero leftovers. I love a good recipe that ends with no leftovers. Homemade Fried Ravioli Recipe This recipe is one I first saw on Lisa's Dinnertime Dish and we loved it so we decided to make it over and over again. You can use any ravioli you wish. I prefer the sausage ones over the beef, kids love a good cheese one, and at times the spinach and cheese ones are a hit. Related: Air Fryer Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Can I use fresh Ravioli? Of Course! I feel like freshly made ravioli would … [Read more...]
Teen Bank Accounts – Learn to Manage Money Early
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Navy Federal is federally insured by NCUA. While you likely already have a checking and savings account that you use throughout the year, have you ever thought about setting up a teen bank account for your teenager? Your child is never too young to have an account set up for them while learning how to manage money early. If you’d like to teach the importance of saving money and building wealth at an early age, consider opening teen bank accounts. Teen Bank Accounts - Learn to Manage Money Early We pay our kids for their grades. Better the grades they get the more money they earn. It's not a lot but it's something. This money all goes into their savings … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Day Freebies and Discounts
For the brave few that have served, by putting their life on the line for this great country that we love, this Veterans Day, we honor and say “thank you!” To show appreciation for your courageous sacrifice, several local businesses throughout the country are offering discounts, free meals, and other great freebies on that day to all Veterans and active-duty service members. Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies These are just a few of the many places that you can go on November 11th to take advantage of those deals and thank you again from the bottom of all our hearts. Related: Free School Supplies for Military Families Restaurants Applebee’s - This Veterans Day, Applebee’s is offering off of their exclusive menu, a complimentary … [Read more...]
Reindeer Paper Plate Lacing Activity for Kids
We love crafts that help with fine motor skills. Even though my kids are a little older now, they are never too old to fine-tune their finger movements. I am constantly after my kids for how they hold their pencils still so these lacing crafts help with these techniques. This Reindeer Paper Plate Lacing Craft is a great one for the kids to practice with as well as get into the holiday spirit. Reindeer Paper Plate Lacing Activity for Kids Paper plate crafts are so much fun. Most can be saved for years to come or after the holiday you can simply toss them. They are so easy to create year after year. Along with paper plate crafts, there are a lot of popsicle stick crafts as well. Reusing items from around the home brings materials costs down and around the holidays that is … [Read more...]
How to Source Products for Your Online Store
If you’re a wholesaler, manufacturer, or creator looking to sell your products online, you need to know the essentials of product sourcing. Here, we cover the basics of product sourcing and how you can make money selling your merchandise. Read on to discover all you need to know! How to Source Products for Your Online Store What Is Product Sourcing? Whether you have your products to sell or find marketable inventory to purchase, product sourcing is something you’ll need to utilize to sell your merchandise. Simply put, product sourcing is when a company or business obtains stock that they then sell. With the intent to make as much as possible from what they are selling, the product sourcing process includes extensive research to shop for the … [Read more...]