Canning Peach Pie filling is pretty much the same for everyone, the recipe doesn't vary much unless you're making a special version or adding other ingredients. Pie filling is the level 2 canning, as I call it I started at level 1 of jams then moved on to pie filling one I had the basics down. Most people start with apple pie filling but I had peaches so I started with peach pie filling for canning. Easy Peach Pie Filling for Canning This recipe will make about 3 quarts on average depending on the size of your peaches. If you are new to canning I suggest starting with a simple recipe like Canning Strawberry Jam. Related: Home Canning Recipes That Save You Money! Ingredients 12 ripe peaches, on the larger side 3 cups water 3 cups granulated sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup … [Read more...]
Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Bars
So my husband has a weakness. Basically anything peanut butter. I on the other hand like my chocolate so basically if he stops at the store buys anything Reese related its a win. So I turn the tables and like making these homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in bar form for him because its a win for me as well! Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Bars Hubby is an Ohio State fan after all he's a huge fan of Buckeyes the candy and the teams. I learned that early on. ( Side note: is this a thing for all Ohio State people? Seriously let me know!) I love making these for my Christmas Candy Tins I give to neighbors, friends, and co-workers. I make my Candy Cane Fudge and Reindeer Kisses and put them in these cute Christmas Tins (that many years I get lucky and find at the Dollar Store) … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Save Money Online
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. Shopping online is the new thing to do! You never have to leave your house and you can shop until your heart’s content. The only bad thing is that you may not always know how to save money online. Just like you look for the best deal when you’re in the store, you can look for the best deal when you’re online and Navy Federal Credit Union wants to help. Here are 7 ways to save money online. 7 Ways to Save Money Online #1. Always look for the best deal When it comes to looking online for the best deal, you really do have to look around. Thankfully, there are websites to help you with this! RetailMeNot.com and LivingSocial.com are both websites that are … [Read more...]
Canning BBQ Sauce Recipe and Tips
It's canning season and one thing I like to can is BBQ sauce. We use a lot of it in the summer and I like making my own recipe of it. So since we use so much of it I started making and canning my own. So here is what you need to know about Canning BBQ Sauce. Canning BBQ Sauce I posted my own recipe for Hickory Bar-B-Que Sauce. We use a lot of BBQ sauce in the summer and even in the winter with our slow cooker and Instant Pot recipes. We love using it on our Root Beer BBQ Grilled Chicken and Slow Cooker Coca-Cola BBQ Roast Beef. I decided to can the bbq sauce for space reasons. You can make it and freeze it if you want but we have limited freezer space and I like to save that for the meat deals I find around town. Related: Applesauce BBQ Spare Ribs If you don't already have a water … [Read more...]
The Best Chick Fil A Copycat Recipes
If you've ever been to Chick Fil A, then you know how delicious their sandwiches are. But what if you don't live near a Chick Fil A? Or maybe you just want to make one at home? No problem! Check out these recipes for the best Chick Fil A copycat recipes. We also have some more favorite copycat recipes you can try as well. Save yourself some money! What is the secret ingredient in Chick-fil-A chicken? For years, Chick-fil-A has been one of America's most popular fast food chains. Known for its juicy chicken sandwiches and waffle fries, Chick-fil-A has long been a favorite of both kids and adults alike. But what is the secret ingredient that makes Chick-fil-A chicken so special? Oddly enough it's the pickle juice they use. What does Chick-fil-A marinate their chicken in? It … [Read more...]
Best Writing Workbooks for Homeschooling
One of the best parts about homeschooling is picking out the curriculum. Isn’t it? You are in charge of what your kid is learning and there are so many writing workbooks for homeschooling. If you want your kid to learn as much as they can about writing, then it only makes sense to find the best writing workbook for your child! Best Writing Workbooks for Homeschooling Every child in their homeschool journey is different. My oldest took to handwriting and drawing and has better handwriting then I do. My two under him not so much. Then add in they each respond better to a different form of practice. We make sure to add in as many sneaky fine motor skills play as possible and just keep practicing. You can find many free printable worksheets on Pinterest but these workbooks below have … [Read more...]
Challenges Faced by Military Spouses
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Walmart. The opinions and text are all mine. Do you know a military family? Are you a military family? No one talks about the challenges that military and spouses face on a daily basis. Whether your spouse is deployed or you are struggling to find work while a spouse is deployed, you're not alone! Here are some challenges faced by military families every single day. Your spouse missing important holidays It's obvious that when your spouse is deployed or stationed somewhere, they may not have a lot of control over making it to birthdays or holidays. Many military personnel have missed the birth of their own child. Leaving friends and family One of the hardest parts of being a military spouse is … [Read more...]
Huge List of Homeschooling Freebies & Free Homeschool Curriculum
Are there actually people out there who want to pay for homeschooling items? Why? There are so many homeschooling freebies that you can get for free. Homeschooling shouldn’t cost you money, especially if you know all the shortcuts to the free stuff. Spend your money on a field trip and doing fun things with your kids. Here is the portal to all of the homeschooling freebies. Let's also not forget about the good grades rewards for kids too! Huge List of Homeschooling Freebies & Free Homeschool Curriculum Let's start with the obvious, Amazon. They over so many free Kindle Books every day make sure you are taking advantage of them. You can get Amazon Prime for 30 Days to take advantage of this but with how much I use Amazon for videos and book in homeschool I pay for it because I … [Read more...]
10 Christmas Tree Safety Tips
The Christmas season is right around the corner. I don’t know about you, but there is just something about seeing decorations that gets me excited for the season. Every year, we go and pick our tree from a Christmas tree farm. It’s a fun tradition that we started when our kids were little and it’s followed us throughout the years. With having five little ones, it’s super important that we teach them tree safety! We don’t want anything bad happening because of a little carelessness, which is why we teach our kids all about Christmas tree safety! 10 Christmas Tree Safety Tips How does one stay safe with a Christmas tree? Well, you’d be surprised as to how many hazards there are associated with Christmas trees. According to the National Fire Protection Agency “Between 2011-2015, U.S. … [Read more...]
Amazing Apple Pie Jam Recipe with Canning Instructions
I tried apple pie jam for the first time a few months ago from a local fruit stand and HOLY WOW was it good! So I hunted and tried out a few recipes, adapted them and I promise this one is the best apple pie jam recipe I have found! This is one of our 25 Delicious Apple Dessert Recipes Amazing Apple Pie Jam Recipe with Canning Instructions This recipe for Apple Pie Jam includes how to preserve it so it doesn't go bad before you use it all. For more information on canning be sure to check out canning 101. You can also store it in the freezer in the jars but that can take up a lot of room if you make a few types of jams as I do. But I do have my Easy Freezer Blueberry Jam Recipe and my Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam. You can also make Instant Pot Blueberry … [Read more...]
Southern Devotion by Kaylee Ryan
I’ve been hiding something from my readers. I was afraid to share at first because I know I’ll be asked a bunch of questions. It has to do with Kaylee Ryan's new Southern Devotion. Are you ready? I am a huge reader. Every night, I read for at least an hour before bed. I know many of you read way more than that. But between balancing a blog, five kids, and homeschooling - I have to carve out a certain amount of time. If I could, I’d read all day and night. I will also be honest there are many times I get so into a book I look up and it's 2am! Southern Devotion by Kaylee Ryan The true secret that I can’t contain anymore is that I have a favorite author. Her name is Kaylee Ryan and she is amazing! The first book I ever read from Kaylee Ryan was Reminding Avery. Talking about a … [Read more...]
6 Benefits to Being Your Own Boss
This is a sponsored conversation between The Frugal Navy Wife and Bruster's. All opinions remain my own. Being your own boss sounds like a dream come true, and I have to admit it is most of the time. There are many benefits to owning your own business; it's like you’re investing in your own future. Let's check out a few of the many benefits to owning your own business and being your own boss. 6 Benefits to Being Your Own Boss My favorite part is being in control of my schedule and being able to be with my kids whenever I want. I learned so many of these skills being a military spouse. While my husband was deployed, we had to figure things out and make this business work! There isn’t a lot that I could do from home without leaving my kids, so that’s how my blog got … [Read more...]