These chewy, gooey, and chocolatey Oreo Rice Krispie Treats put a fun spin on your favorite cereal dessert bar. Chunks of crunchy Oreo cookies are mixed with perfectly puffed rice cereal before being folded in a luscious mixture of melted butter and miniature marshmallows and topped with a hearty drizzle of melted white chocolate. Oreo Rice Krispie Treats Confession: I will eat just about anything if you put Oreos in it. When I was a kid, Rice Krispie Treats were a Sunday afternoon staple in my house. My family would love to spend time together making these simple, yet delicious ooey-gooey cereal bars. We not only loved how easy this treat was to make, but we also loved how fun it was to customize! Over the years we’ve tried throwing almost every dessert ingredient you can think … [Read more...]
Homemade Cleaners That Work and Save Money!
10 Homemade Cleaners to Save Money! Looking to save money? Starting with your cleaning cabinet. Now open it up, how many items in there have you used a few times hated and never used again? How much did they cost $4? $8? Even products you love still cost an arm and a leg! Learn to make your own at home from simple items that clean just as well OR BETTER! Here are my favorite 10 Homemade Cleaners to Save Money! Related: 12 Out of the Box Uses for Rubbing Alcohol Stain Remover - I had a hard time giving up my stain remover, it had gotten EVERYTHING out! But when I started making my own with this recipe it was the easiest thing I've ever done! Oven Cleaner - This stuff won't send you running for the windows like many oven cleaners I have used. Plus it works great! Related: 21 Effective … [Read more...]
Halloween Faces Laundry Craft – Cricut Craft
Get in the Halloween spirit with this fun and simple Halloween Faces Laundry Craft. Once you’ve completed the craft, you’ll have decorative items to place around the home for the spooky season! Halloween Faces Laundry Craft Is Halloween one of your favorite holidays on the calendar? You may look forward to getting dressed up as some of your favorite characters and celebrities each year while taking the children out for some traditional trick-or-treating. If you love getting into the Halloween spirit, the Halloween Faces Laundry Craft is a must! It’s easy to put these decorative pieces together that you can put anywhere around the home in anticipation of Halloween. Related: Burlap BOO Halloween Wreath Do I have to use Tide and Gain products for this craft? While you don’t … [Read more...]
Must Have Fall Accessories When Shopping at Belk
This post is sponsored by Sivan Social. All comments and opinions are my own. #BelkforFall I don’t know about you, but I prefer doing it online when I’m shopping for myself, family, or friends. Shopping online is far more convenient and makes it possible to avoid the long lines and busy crowds full of people. So if you’re anything like me and you want to shop for high-quality items online while continuing to get the best deals possible, you need to visit Belk.com! The site has everything you could possibly want or need, including plenty of great essential accessories to get for the fall season. Must-Have Fall Accessories When Shopping at Belk Belk.com is having a sale currently and it's one to not miss out on! Get a 20% discount on regular/sale select designer brands or a 50% … [Read more...]
Copy Cat Thin Mint Cookies Recipe
Luxurious melted chocolate is swirled with notes of peppermint before coating deliciously snappy chocolate Oreo wafers to make these copycat thin mint cookies. These 20-minute no-bake cookies make the perfect quick and decadent summer treat! There’s no denying that thin mint cookies are the best girl scout cookie—their minty, chocolatey goodness is downright addictive! Every time girl scout cookie season rolls around, I find it hard not to blow the budget on way too many boxes of these heavenly chocolate morsels. I knew that a copycat recipe was desperately needed! It took a bit of testing, but I’ve developed what I believe to be the best, easiest, and cheapest copycat thin mint cookies recipe. They fit right in with all of our Oreo Recipes too! To make these divine cookies, you’ll … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Planning Tips
Planning for a pregnancy is a more involved process than people often consider. There are several areas of your life that will need some preparation. In this guide, we’ll review five of them to help you plan. 5 Pregnancy Planning Tips Your Wallet Think about your finances—pregnancy and caring for a new human is expensive. Before you start the process of trying to get pregnant, it is best to think through your finances and determine what changes you’ll need to make in order to afford caring for a new baby should you get pregnant. It’s important to be financially prepared for having kids, which means thinking about the funds you’ll need for everything, from a diaper subscription service to several years of school supplies. Don’t underestimate the importance of this … [Read more...]
Readability: The Perfect Reading and Comprehension Learning App
Helping children improve their reading and comprehension skills is essential. Whether your child is struggling with the subject or could use a little help, Readability is one app worth downloading on your phone or tablet to allow them to use. The app makes it possible for children to learn, comprehend, and quickly improve their skills from anywhere, even while they're on the go. It's one resource you don't want to miss out on using. We have a lot of Homeschool and Educational materials here on The Frugal Navy Wife - Feel free to browse around for more! Readability: The Perfect Reading and Comprehension Learning App Personalized Training Related: HUGE List of Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids The app offers personalized training that you'd typically get from a … [Read more...]
11 Ways to Help Your Child with Math
Math is one of those school subjects that you either understand easily or you struggle with. For adults who don’t do well with math, it can be embarrassing and even stressful at times. For a child who doesn’t understand math, it can be so much more. Having trouble in school can lead to self-esteem issues, lower grades, and more. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to help your child with math if they’re having trouble. Once your child learns the math skills they’re having an issue with, they will be set for life. We strive for good grades all the time. Ways to Help Your Child with Math Cement the basics – If your kids don’t know the basics of math, they will have a much harder time later when it can become truly complicated. Calculations such as basic addition, … [Read more...]
Trending Fidgets for Kids Outlined
The hottest trend right now amongst our kiddos is these little fidget toys. Well, I call them toys but they are actually beneficial to many kids, my son is one of them. These trending fidgets for kids are occupiers while in school or waiting for appointments. They help with all the getting up and sitting down, they cut back on chit-chatting in class and so many other habits. Need more ideas? Check out our gift guide hub. My kids have quite a few of these and I have seen a tremendous difference in their focus during school. Have you tried these? Trending Fidgets for Kids Pop Tubes - Poppin’ Pipes are fun and functional sensory toys that pop, stretch, and connect making these pop tubes the go-to toy for playtime. Related: Important Money Lessons For … [Read more...]
Subscription Boxes For Men
If you're unsure what to buy for that special man in your life, such as your husband, boyfriend, or father, consider a subscription box. It's an excellent way to select something that he can enjoy and use. When you choose a subscription box, you can have unique items delivered to your loved one each month for as long as you choose. Some people may select a three-month subscription, while others prefer to have these items delivered even longer. You can't go wrong with one of the many convenient subscription boxes for men! Need more ideas? Check out our gift guide hub. Subscription Boxes For Men Grill Masters Club Can you go wrong with gifting the guy in your life with the Grill Masters Club? I think not. Each month, your guy will get a box sent right to their house in … [Read more...]
5 Financial Steps to Take Before Buying Your First Home
5 Financial Steps to Take Before Buying Your First Home Are you thinking about buying your first home? That’s a great decision to make but also one to take your time making. Why? The biggest thing about buying a home is the financial commitment you’ll be making. Before you commit to a home, it’s wise to consider some financial steps beforehand: Consider the right loan for you As you set out to choose a home, an important step in the whole process is to choose the right mortgage loan for your situation. There are a variety of loans available for various kinds of people. Thus, you’ll want to make sure to get the best option for your situation and location, whether it’s a VA loans Colorado or an FHA mortgage loan in Utah. The loan that suits your current … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Smores Cake Recipe
Combine two fun treats into one with this incredible Pumpkin Smores Cake. It’s got the pumpkin taste, complimentary chocolate, and everything else you’d expect to have in a delicious dessert. If you’re a pumpkin pie lover who enjoys making s’mores over a campfire, this Pumpkin S’mores Cake recipe is perfect for you. It combines the two delicious desserts into a single cake that you can enjoy as a dessert whenever you’d like. Whether you want to make it as a treat to eat after dinner with the family or prepare it as a surprise for someone special, this cake is delicious and easy to make. Related: Pumpkin Roll Recipe With Cream Cheese Filling Pumpkin Smores Cake Recipe What brand of pumpkin spice cake mix do I need to use? Any brand will do! If you’re not sure which brand … [Read more...]