In this recipe I used the store-bought Rice Krispie Treats, they are easy to toss together in a time crunch and made for great pictures. But you can also make your own to change up the flavors as well. You can also make your own treats and dye them to you have red and green ones! These Rice Krispie Treats Christmas Presents a hit at the Christmas parties and the kids love them! You can get really fancy with them too and add all sorts of decor, from ribbon wrapping to polka dots, stripes and more! Rice Krispie Treats Christmas Presents Over the years we have had fun decorating these. We have used different sprinkles and edible glitter to make them all different. A friend of mine made her Rice Krispie Treats Christmas Presents blue and sliver to match her Christmas Tree. There … [Read more...]
Giving Tuesday & Supporting the USO
“This post was sponsored by the USO. All opinions are my own.” After all of the Christmas presents are bought and the weekend has come and gone, it’s time to reflect on Giving Tuesday. If you don’t know about the USO, they have a mission to strengthen service members and they do this by keeping them connected to their family, home, and country. This is all done throughout their service to the nation. Force Behind the Forces® The USO has a desire for all military supporters to join Force Behind the Forces®. This means that the USO has a deep desire to connect service members and their families to their homes. They want to connect service members to their families no matter where they serve. There is no doubt that all service members and military families … [Read more...]
Rich and Creamy Hershey Kiss Hot Chocolate Recipe
When the weather cools off my family's favorite drink to break out is hot chocolate. We have many different recipes but this Hershey Kiss Hot Chocolate Recipe is one of my favorite. It's rich and creamy and you just can't beat it! Rich and Creamy Hershey Kiss Hot Chocolate Recipe When we lived in Pennsylvania we were less than an hour away from Hershey so we used to go out that way a lot. They do a huge Christmas lights event. While heading out there we were told to grab some Hershey Kiss hot chocolate we thought ok but it's a little weird it's at a gas station right? Well, those guys knew what they were talking about! It was the best hot chocolate I've had in my life. Rich and creamy and perfect. We made it a point to stop and get some every time we were in … [Read more...]
Dollar General Christmas Decor and Gift Guide
This post is sponsored by Dollar General but all Christmas shopping was done by me! The holidays are almost here, which gets me super excited. I’m the mother of all bargain shoppers, which is why you will see me head to Dollar General and complete a lot of my shopping there! Not only do I complete my shopping there, but I also do our decorating with items from there. I’m a firm believer that budgets don’t have to stop people from enjoying the holidays. Dollar General Gift Guide When it comes to Dollar General, it’s important that you are able to find what you want. Shopping on a budget is actually fun if you know what you are buying. I headed to Dollar General to do a little gift shopping and I wanted to share with you what I bought. Check out some of my favorite gift ideas, … [Read more...]
The Easiest Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe
We love hard-boiled eggs in my house. For breakfast and even as a great snack! Plus eggs are great for your budget! Plus they are generally part of our breakfast for dinner each week! YUM! So I knew I had to at least try to make the Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs I kept hearing everyone talking about. This is one of many easy Instant Pot Recipes. The Easiest Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs Recipe It was so much easier then I thought! Make a batch and keep them in the fridge for a few days for on the go breakfasts and snacks. Trust me on this one! I shared my 10 Amazingly Cheap Meals You Can Make with Eggs make sure to add this recipe to it! If you are unsure of the Instant Pot let me tell you I know where you are coming from! I was terrified to get one but I kept … [Read more...]
10 DIY Tailgating Games for Kids They Will Love!
If you love tailgating then you know part of the fun is family time! But let me tell you, it's not always easy keeping kids entertained before the big game! So we have a nice stash of Tailgating Games for Kids they will love! Some of these I bought in store and some of these are DIY Tailgating Games for Kids and they will make your tailgating experience even more fun, trust me! 10 DIY Tailgating Games for Kids They Will Love! OK so I want to answer a few tailgating questions below and I share some of my store-bought tailgating games along with my favorite DIY ones too. I'd love to know what games you play at your tailgate parties, with kids and adults! What do you do while tailgating? The biggest part of tailgating is the food and socializing. People also play … [Read more...]
Weekend Clothespin Crafts with Discount School Supply
This post is brought to you by Discount School Supply but all fun craft time was my own! When it comes down to the weekend, they can be downright boring. The kids are used to being busy during the week, so it’s hard when the weekends roll around. My kids want to be busy doing things like crafts and being active. We have recently gotten into clothespin crafts because the kids can clip them around the house. Here are some of our favorite weekend crafts with clothespins that we enjoy doing. Weekend Clothespin Crafts with Discount School Supply Weekend crafts are great for keeping the kids busy, but it’s also great for optimizing creativity in our kids. During school hours, kids are sometimes stuck with what they can create or the amount of time they have to create. I like … [Read more...]
7 Forgotten Monthly Expenses You NEED To budget For!
When a person is budgeting, they don’t like to admit that they have left some stuff out. However, we all do it. We sit down to budget and then realize that there are things we have forgotten to budget for. Check out these Forgotten Monthly Expenses you are forgetting to budget for and put them in your budget right away. 7 Forgotten Monthly Expenses You NEED To budget For! Just the smallest forgotten monthly expenses can throw your whole budget into a tailspin. I've been there when something comes up and there is no room in the budget for it. I've been so desperate NOT to pull from saving some time that I've sold things in the garage to pay for the expense just so I was still on track for all my goals. This may or may not have been what happened to my patio furniture..... But over … [Read more...]
Tips for Saving Money by Shopping Small Businesses
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Minimizing expenses isn’t always easy. However, to have successful finances, one needs to know how to budget their finances to minimize expenses. When you’re living life, it’s easy to get caught up in spending money. Putting a limit on oneself or one’s family is HARD. I wanted to share some tips for budgeting finances to minimize expenses. Tips for Saving Money by Shopping Small Businesses Did you know there are many ways to support the local small businesses that will save you a ton of money? It's true! Get prepared and make sure you open that Navy Federal Credit Union savings account for all the money you are about to … [Read more...]
How to Throw a Halloween Party Dollar General Style
This is post is sponsored by Dollar General and their Halloween Shop. All opinions (and shopping trips!) remain my own. Have you ever thought about throwing a Halloween party? When it comes to Halloween, I LOVE throwing a fun party. Of course, I love doing it on a budget, which is why I always head to Dollar General. I can’t believe the number of supplies and goodies they have here! Throwing a big party where the kids play together and the parents socialize with wine has never been easier. Grab the Decor You cannot walk into Dollar General without picking up all the adorable decor they have. Whether you want to stick with a fallish theme or you want to go a scarier Halloween route, they have a lot of cute ideas on hand. I like to pick up my favorite … [Read more...]
8 Things to Do When There is No Money for Christmas Gifts
Christmas is right around the corner which means that millions of littles around the world will soon expect the big man in red to leave presents under their Christmas tree. Sometimes Santa has a tight budget at the North Pole and there just isn't any room in the budget for those gifts. If you're reading this post, I'd be willing to bet you can sympathize with the big man. If you are facing a Christmas where there is no money for Christmas gifts, try not to stress too much. These things to do when there is no money for Christmas gifts will give you a good start at fixing your gifting problem. 8 Things to Do When There is No Money for Christmas Gifts What is the 4 gift rule? To prevent going crazy for Christmas many families including ours has started the 4 gift rule. … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Key Lime Pie – Super Easy Recipe!
Growing up one of the desserts I remember from my mom's family is this homemade key lime pie. My grandfather was in the Navy (because ya know it runs in the family!) and his last duty station was Key West. They retired there and my mom and her brother grew up there so of course, she was able to perfect her key lime pie recipe in the home of all things key limes! How to Make Homemade Key Lime Pie - Super Easy Recipe! We have since visited Key West several times and while there are some good recipes out there I think my moms is the best, you can't beat homemade. You really just can't! I've tried so many key lime pies on my trips to Key West even award winners and I admit they are pretty good but there is just something comforting about a family recipe! Add in the fact … [Read more...]