This is a sponsored conversation between Valpak Coupons and The Frugal Navy Wife. All opinions remain my own. Most people know someone at some point in time that has had breast cancer. Breast cancer affects lives in more ways than we want it to. I know far too many people who have suffered from breast cancer and I want to do what I can to make sure a cure is found. This is why I’ve made it my mission to get involved where I can with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. I’ve also partnered with Valpak Coupons to help spread awareness! How to Get Involved with Breast Cancer Awareness and Valpak Coupons I have known a few people affected by Breast Cancer in my life but it has never struck home more than when it hit my mom... twice. Yes, she is a two time breast cancer survivor and you can … [Read more...]
Easy Apple Cake Roll – It’s Like An Apple Pie Roll!
Right now pumpkin everything is getting all the love, I mean #PumpkinSpiceEveryThing is trending like you wouldn't believe. Now while I love pumpkin spice I think the apple recipes are getting the shaft right now! This apple cake roll is really big in our house right and it's a new recipe. Easy Apple Cake Roll - It's Like An Apple Pie Roll! This recipe came to me when we started to make our Traditional Dutch Apple Pie Recipe we always have leftover filling we eat on its own or try to find a new way to use. The recipe I made after that was our Pumpkin Roll Recipe With Cream Cheese Filling. This is a family favorite but I kept thinking of putting the two together. I started off by trying to use our Cinnamon Apple Spice Beer Bread recipe but it just wasn't soft and flexible enough … [Read more...]
35 Halloween Snack Ideas for Kids!
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. I go all out and decorate and even do theme food for my kids. I wanted to share with you some great ways to get your kids the in Halloween spirit. We do theme snacks and food for the whole week of Halloween! These Halloween snack ideas are ones your kids will love. 35 Halloween Snack Ideas for Kids! Halloween is a fun time for kids of all ages. There are many traditions that are associated with the holiday, such as carving pumpkins and going trick-or-treating. However, one of the best parts of Halloween is the food! Here are some Halloween snack ideas that your kids will love. Related: The Frugal Navy Wife Halloween Calendar Pretty much pumpkin anything serves as Halloween snacks, right? We have a bunch of pumpkin recipes our … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Back-to-School
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. In your wildest dreams, can you believe that it’s time for back-to-school season already? Back-to-school season has a way of panicking parents because it means one thing, spending money! Being a mom to five kids means that I have to get really particular with how we spend our back-to-school budget. Here is how we save money on back-to-school. Focus on the items you know you’ll need Every parent is waiting on that back-to-school list so they can start shopping. However, you know that your child is going to need specifics. Some of those specifics are pencils, glue, crayons, and markers. You don’t have to wait for these to go on sale, you can start shopping for … [Read more...]
26 Easy DIY Fall Decor Projects
I love making decor for my house and it saves a ton of money! With fall being my favorite season I like to stock up on fall decor because it can also be used for Halloween and Thanksgiving saving me even more money. Below are a few of my favorite DIY fall decor projects. 26 Easy DIY Fall Decor Projects I know there is a huge group of us that just fall. The clothes, the cooler weather, the bonfires, the smores (oh the smores!). Others love it because it's football season and sweatshirt season, and the leaves change. I'm an all above girl and because I can open my windows, turn the A/C off and save some money on my power bill! I like to start on my fall decor the end of August, while yes it's still summer I like getting a jump on any DIYs I'm doing for the upcoming season. These … [Read more...]
Lazy Beef and Noodles
Here in The Frugal Navy Wife household, we are all about simple and easy meals. On a busy day or a day where we look up and it's 4 pm and time to start thinking about dinner we always have a few recipes we have everything for and they are simple and easy to throw together. This Lazy Beef and Noodles is one of them! It's easy to double the recipe (or triple!) and there are hardly ever any leftovers! Lazy Beef & Noodles If you are looking for more ways to save on your grocery bill I quite a few ways. First, see How I Feed My Family of 6 on $200 a Month. We also shared The Weird Grocery Shopping Trick that Saves Me $100 or More a Month. Related: 10 Cheap Recipes You Can Make Out of Leftover Produce Do you have to use egg noodles for this … [Read more...]
Online Money Saving Tips You Need to Know
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ebates for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Shopping online is something most people do these days. You can get online and shop for what you need and it’ll be at your house in two days or less. Just because you’re shopping online, it doesn’t mean you’re always getting the best deal. Here are online money-saving tips you need to know! For example, using Ebates to help you save money when you shop online. Of course, you’ll want to look for the best price, free shipping, and their return policy, but keep reading to get the down-low on these tips. #1. Look around for the best price Just because one website has the product you want to be listed, it doesn’t mean you can’t find it somewhere else cheaper. Always look … [Read more...]
How to Save Money Each Month – 60 Things to Make Instead of Buying
I always get asked how to save money each month. What are the best ways and how to start? I have shared posts like 10 Ways To Earn $100 Today because the easiest way to add money to savings is to bring in more right? Well, what about making the most of what you already have? That is where these 60 things you can stop buying and start making come in. There are a lot of resources on how to save money here so dive in! How to Save Money Each Month - 60 Things to Make Instead of Buying Not too long ago I shared a post, 13 Items They Made During the Great Depression (But We Pay for Now) and you guys LOVED IT! It took off like crazy. So I wanted to expand on that and share what I have been doing to save money by making things instead of buying them. This list of 60 … [Read more...]
Easy Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate
Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate is a delicious fall treat for kids or moms and dads to enjoy. This is one of my favorite pumpkin recipes in drink form! Sweet and decadent it will surely warm you all the way to your toes on a cool fall day. Feel free to sub whole milk, skim, almond milk, or heavy cream for the half and half which I like because it’s less expensive than cream and still makes for a rich drink. Double or quadruple the recipe for a group, or keep it to yourself for a cozy fire and a good book. Easy Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate This recipe makes one serving, maybe a little more I use a big coffee cup because, ya know, mom of 5 here! This momma loves her pumpkin spice hot chocolate, I may be biased but I think it's better than any of the ones you can buy at the … [Read more...]
Wedding Reception Decorations For A Wedding on a Budget
Just like the ceremony site, you can decorate the reception site on a budget. Take the tips from the ceremony site and combine them with a few of these ideas for wedding reception decorations to get the reception area of your dreams while having a wedding on a budget. Wedding Reception Decorations For A Wedding on a Budget Decide on a theme or style for your wedding reception decorations. Rustic wedding reception decorations If you are having a rustic style wedding, use picnic tables or folding tables decked with checkered cloths. Place glass jars (you can save these from various pasta sauces you buy over the months and have friends and family do the same, or find mason jars for about 25¢ each at thrift stores) in the center and fill with bouquets of wildflowers filled in with … [Read more...]
2 Ingredient Candy Corn Vodka – Candy Corn Infused Vodka Recipe
Infused Vodka is fun to make and this Candy Corn Vodka is perfect for Halloween. It turns orange and will add a festive vibe to your trick-or-treating cocktail. This candy corn infused vodka recipe seems to be quite popular this fall and it's so easy! 2 Ingredient Candy Corn Vodka - Candy Corn Infused Vodka Recipe I love Candy Corn. I didn't as a kid and as an adult I LOVE IT! I am finding that candy corn is one of those things you either you love or hate I am finding, and my house is divided right in half! Half of my kids love candy carn like I do and half hate it like my husband does! I love experimenting with different recipes with Candy Corn. We also have these Candy Corn Jello Shots if you are looking for another great Halloween party recipe. Now while not a recipe I also … [Read more...]
Ebates 101 – An Ebates Review and Everything You Need To Know
Have you heard of Ebates? Maybe you’re eager to begin using this savings platform. You earn money back on the purchases you make. Some may think that Ebates is hard to understand but it’s not. I wanted to break down what Ebates is and how it works and my thoughts in this Ebates Review. This is by far one of my favorite Money Saving Recommendations that I have to give to people! Ebates 101 - An Ebates Review and Everything You Need To Know Remember that Ebates is free! When you sign up, you may also get a “bonus” for doing so. Right now you can get a $10 bonus for signing up and making your first cash back purchase! Refer and earn First of all, you can refer and earn with Ebates, which is nice. You can refer your friends and family and actually earn money. There doesn’t seem to be … [Read more...]