This post is sponsored by Verizon. All opinions are my own. Verizon recently released its Care SmartWatch that makes tech simple for seniors and those who may have trouble using traditional smartwatches. The affordable electronic device makes deployments a little easier by making staying in touch simple, convenient, and fun. If you have a loved one who is deployed and is currently hundreds or thousands of miles away from you, Verizon’s Care SmartWatch can make all the difference for you. If you are the one deploying, you may want to make sure that your family members have access to this watch to stay in steady communication with you. Deploying with Elderly Loved Ones at Home Deployment is difficult for military personnel for a number of reasons, but one of the reasons is … [Read more...]
How Online Courses Can Help You Save Time and Money
This is a guest post written for The Frugal Navy Wife by Skoove. As a globalized society, individuals want to learn new skills that can save their time and money. Skoove, for instance, is a perfect representation of an online app where you can learn to play piano without paying a hefty sum to an expensive pianist instructor. Besides, online courses appeal to a multitude of individuals. And why wouldn't they be? Learning from online courses is cheaper and serves as an instant solution compared to a traditional face-to-face setting. But the most interesting facet of online courses is the number of opportunities you get in return. Contrary to misguided perception, online courses in apps and platforms are not expensive or require a lot of time to process. You'd be … [Read more...]
21 Halloween Witch Food and Crafts
Making witch food and crafts for Halloween is one of my favorite themes to use. You can do witch hats, legs, and finger and even witch's brew drinks and a cauldron for punch. It lends to the typical orange and black color but also to purple and green! 21 Halloween Witch Food and Crafts DIY Women's Witch Costume from The Frugal Navy Wife - This costume is super easy and can even work for kids, nothing beats when you can make a costume from your own wardrobe! Witch Hat Cookies from Princess Pinky Girl - It takes just four ingredients to make these adorable mini witch hats. Perfect for Halloween parties or Halloween movie nights. Bugles Witch Fingers from She Saved - Girls will love this super easy snack, they can create whatever “nail color” they want on their witch … [Read more...]
How to Use Target for Your Laundry Needs
This is a sponsored post with Target but as always all opinions remain my own. It is no secret that I am at Target more often than I will ever admit. With that being said, with as much laundry as I do, I decided I needed to head to Target to see what they have available. Let’s dive into some of my favorite laundry options at my favorite store ever! Clothes are expensive, so the better I take care of them, the longer they are going to last. Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs Spring Meadows One thing I love about these Tide Pods Laundry Detergent Pacs with Spring Meadows scent is one of my favorites because it smells so good. When the laundry comes out of the washer, you won’t get a better smell than this. Plus, this tub contains 42 laundry packs, which equals a lot of … [Read more...]
Fall Slime Using Fall Leaves – No Borax!
I love fall. The cool weather, the clothes, the pumpkins, the food, and of course the leaves. So in honor of my love of fall, I thought I'd get my kids excited too with some fall slime. My kids love slime sometimes a little much, and slime in my 3-year-olds hair is very much a reality in my house on slime days! Fall Slime Using Fall Leaves - No Borax! No borax slime has been a big deal in my house I hate the idea of my kids playing with something that has that kind of chemical in it. Now I know glue and the liquid starch have chemicals too. I get it so I have been looking into edible slime. My kids love this Nutella edible slime. It's only 2 ingredients and completely edible! Related: Homemade Beauty and the Beast Slime While I personally like making this fall slime with the leaves as … [Read more...]
How to Start Homeschooling – 8 Things You Need to Know
Are you starting to think about homeschooling? If so, good for you! Millions of Americans are already homeschooling their kids. Homeschooling is a way of life. When you are looking at how to start homeschooling, there are so many facts to consider. Like any good parent, most people do research before they just jump into something. Instead of making you search the whole Internet for the low down on homeschooling, I decided to put together a good resource for you right here. How to Start Homeschooling - 8 Thing You Need to Know Related: Largest List of Good Report Card Freebies – 30+ Freebies!!!! Best Resources for Beginners Homeschool.com - It makes sense that one of the best websites out there is called Homeschool.com for homeschooling. Check it out, lots of cool resources … [Read more...]
Canning Apple Butter Recipe and Tips
If you're looking for a tasty and affordable way to preserve your apple harvest, then look no further than this easy canning apple butter recipe! It's perfect for spreading on toast or muffins, and it makes a great gift for friends and family. Plus, with these tips, you'll be able to make the most delicious apple butter ever! So, what are you waiting for? Start canning today! Can you get botulism from apple butter? 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 it within 5 days. In 2015 there was only 140 deaths caused by botulism...and of those 140, only 2 were home canning … [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...]
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...]