I am starting to see that you can make just about anything in the Instant Pot. No joke. Instant Pot Recipes are becoming pretty popular because the Instant Pot can do so much it has taken the place of several of my small appliances! I recently discovered desserts in the instant pot and this Instant Pot Chocolate Cake is one of my favorites so far! Easy Instant Pot Chocolate Cake Recipe I love my Instant Pot I was able to replace my slow cooker and rice cooker with it and save room in my kitchen! I can also use it to can our blueberry jam. That has become a family favorite! One of the first recipes I ever made in my Instant Pot was my Instant Pot Oatmeal With Fruit. It was one our breakfast for dinner nights and we had fruit to use up. We switch out what fruit based on what we have … [Read more...]
Dolphin Ocean Slime – Borax Free!
Are you kid as obsessed with slime as mine? It seems every weekend we are trying a new version! I will say I spent quite a bit of time searching how to make slime without borax. I just didn't like the idea for using borax in my slime with my 9-year-old much less my 3-year-old! I found this recipe below and it works great, we made this Ocean Slime at the request of my son and they had a blast with it! Dolphin Ocean Slime - Borax Free! My son was so hyped up to do the dolphin ocean slime theme because we had just finished a dolphin unit study complete with books, crafts, printables, and video so he wanted to continue the theme! As a homeschool momma, I just couldn't say no to him wanting to learn more! Related: Homemade Beauty and the Beast Slime Ingredients 1/2 cup clear school glue ½ … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on the Your Wedding Ceremony Decor
The best way to have the wedding of your dreams on a dime is to plan early and often. Clearly define your expectations and list every little thing you will need for your wedding ceremony decor. Are you having any special decorations? Anything you know you don't want, like a traditional aisle runner? Look at your wedding space and determine how you want to make it look like the wedding of your dreams, even if you don't have thousands to blow. How to Save Money on the Your Wedding Ceremony Decor Save "Junk" - What you might be passing over that can be turned into wedding decor for any theme! Such as tins cans can be painted and holes poked in a design to be lit via a tea light candle for a romantic, rustic glow. Old mason jars can hold flowers or candles as well. Save … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Get the Best Car Insurance for You
This is a sponsored post via Allstate. Regardless all opinions remain my own and I only recommend products I believe in. Car insurance is one of those things you need in life, it’s not something you want to skimp on. When you’re looking at the best car insurance for yourself, there are some things to consider. #1. Make sure it’s affordable - You don’t want to be house poor from your car insurance. The best kind of car insurance is one you can afford. The cost of car insurance depends on many factors, even including the make and model of your car, your driving record, age, where you live and more. #2. Think about deductible and limits – The deductibles and limits you choose affect the cost of your policy. Limits are the highest amount your insurance will pay after a covered … [Read more...]
Traditional Dutch Apple Pie Recipe
Growing up one of my favorite pies at any family get together was apple pie. It was my dad's too. We would generally have traditional apple pie. Recently my dad asked me to make a traditional Dutch apple pie recipe. He hadn't had one in years and neither had I. I pulled out my grandma's old cookbook where she kept all her recipes and started poking around and found this one. I made this recipe 3 times in a week (no joke the pie never lasted longer than 1 night!!) and tweaked it just a bit and came out perfect! Traditional Dutch Apple Pie Recipe Though, now that everyone knows I can make this recipe and they love it I get assigned to make it for every holiday. There is a blessing to doing desserts during the holidays! I can make them the day ahead of time and then sit … [Read more...]
Top 7 Summer Activities on a Budget
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Isn’t it hard to believe that summer is here already? My kids are super excited about summer and so am I. I have made it my mission this summer to help my kids have fun, but also help our whole family stay on budget. Believe it or not, but there are tons of summer activities you can do on a budget. Here are some of our favorites. Head to the park You already knew I was going to tell you this one. However, I have a little twist for you. Instead of visiting the same park repeatedly, try this. Visit a new park every time! You can pick a mile radius and then spend the summer visiting each park. You never know which ones may become your favorite. Splash pad, … [Read more...]
Free School Supplies for Military Families
Are you a military family trying to get a little help for back to school or even free school supplies? I know it can be financially difficult to try and get ready for back to school when your budget is tight. For military families everywhere, here are a few back to school help resources for you. Free School Supplies for Military Families Check out Operation Homefront Our Heroes serve overseas daily, a small thing we can do is ensure their family is taken care of back home. Operation Homefront offers the "The Back to School Brigade". Different parts of the country take part in this operation, supplying military families with free school supplies. Look for a local division near you! Related: Free Military Welcome Home Banners And Signs Blue Star Families Getting some … [Read more...]
The Most Addicting Oreo Dirt Pie Recipe
Ok, I just made this Oreo Dirt Pie recipe, and you guys I swear it is the most addicting dessert recipe in the world. I made a 9x13 pan of it and it was gone in less than 24 hours. So I made a second one (the one in the pictures below), I tweaked the recipe and according to my family, it was even better and was gone even faster this time. So now I'm sharing with you. The Most Addicting Oreo Dirt Pie Recipe It's no secret I like Oreo recipes. With my 3rd child, I craved the Oreo cream filling like it was the last food on Earth! I would eat the cream and leave the cookie parts for the kids. Now, normally I'm a dunk the whole cookie in milk and let it get kind of soggy and then eat it type of girl! What is Dirt Pie? Oreo dirt pie is a fun and easy dessert to make. It starts … [Read more...]
Top Tricks and Tips to Homeschooling Your Preschooler!
Whether you intend on homeschooling your child right through graduation, or if you are just homeschooling your preschooler give your child a jump on Kindergarten in a public school, there is no better foundation you can give your child than some undivided attention in the form of play-based learning. Using the child’s interests to keep them engaged, making it fun, and moving at their pace. Top Tricks and Tips to Homeschooling Your Preschooler! Preschool Curriculum There really needn’t be a strict curriculum for the early years, nor do you need to turn an entire room into a schoolroom at this age. Rather, focus on turning your whole home into your child’s learning center. This doesn’t mean you have to cover your walls in primary colors or hang a 4-foot map on the wall. The … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Drink More Coffee
As a mom of five, you already know I drink a lot of coffee. I try to drink a few cups before the kids even wake up in the morning. It’s rare that I get a couple of cups in though before they’re all awake. If you’re not a coffee drinker, there are some reasons you should be drinking coffee. Once I heard there were actual benefits to drinking coffee, besides staying awake as a parent, I was on board even more! 4 Reasons to Drink More Coffee #1. Coffee can help you burn fat Yup, if you feel like you have fat to lose, then you’re in luck. Considering coffee can aid you in getting rid of some fat, we all have nothing to lose. In fact, there are even studies to back this up! #2. There are nutrients in coffee What you put in your body should be good for you, which is why you’ll be happy … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Take Safe Web Surfing Seriously
This is a sponsored post between Allstate and The Frugal Navy Wife. All opinions remain my own. Trying to keep ourselves and families safe on the web can feel like a full-time job The Internet can be full of a bunch of stuff that no one wants to get involved in. That’s why it’s important to be aware of your hidden world of data. It’s important to protect your online life and be aware of your digital footprint. Watch your kids The Internet is too diverse for us to expect too much out of our kids. It’s our responsibility as parents to watch our kids on the Internet. While you don’t have to look right over their shoulders, there are some things you should be doing. Monitoring their messages and social media daily. Checking to see what apps they’re downloading and make … [Read more...]
Save Money on Your Wedding Dress and Groom’s Attire
The dress you have always dreamed of may not always fit within your budget, but you do have options to still get fantastic cheap wedding dresses on a dime, no matter your personal style. Take a look at what you can do to make your wedding dreams a reality. Save Money on Your Wedding Dress and Groom's Attire - Cheap Wedding Dresses One of the most important parts of a wedding is the wedding dress. Save money with these simple tips Now I want to start by saving have you seen the prices of wedding dresses? Holy cow! I won't lie it makes David's bridals $99 dress look like the best sample sale in the world! Related: Save Money on the Wedding Venue - Cheap Wedding Venue Ideas How to find budget-friendly jewelry for your wedding? You can discover affordable wedding jewelry by … [Read more...]