Did you know the average wedding cost is $35,329? For one day. $35,000 to START a new chapter in your life? OUCH! Of that, the average cost of a wedding dress is $1,357! This is why frugal weddings are becoming more and more popular. It is easier then you might think to plan amazing weddings on a budget. What if I told you that it's possible to have the wedding of your dreams for half of that cost? Well, it is possible and not only that I've been showing people how to have their dream wedding for under $1,500! Basically the cost of the average wedding dress! Weddings on a budget are becoming more and more popular and they are still gorgeous. Frugal Wedding 101 - Amazing Weddings on a Budget Themes for Frugal Weddings Rustic Wedding Ideas on a Budget - … [Read more...]
Luvs is Perfect for Our Family Budget
This is a sponsored conversation between Luvs and The Frugal Navy Wife. All opinions remain my own, regardless I only promote products that I 100% believe in. Do you know what I love? Saving money! I love saving money, so that our family can have money for other things. You know, more fun things than spending money on diapers. Let’s be honest, diapers are for one thing and one thing only. It’s important that they are affordable, but we also want our kids to be comfortable and for the diapers to work well. After having 5 kids, I can tell you that Luvs is perfect for our family budget. Just the right price Something you need to know about Luvs diapers is that they are just the right price. If we can afford them, as a family of seven, then anyone out there can. They even have … [Read more...]
Fun and Interactive Ancient Egypt History Unit Study for Kids
Are your children showing an interest in Ancient Egypt history? Take it and run with it! Let them learn all they can, and this unit study is just the way to do it! There is a massive list of ancient Egypt activities, resources, free printables, and more! Fun and Interactive Ancient Egypt History Unit Study for Kids So we were watching a How It's Made marathon about a month back and saw previews for a show called on Unearthed on Science Channel, and they were talking about the Pyramids and the Sphynx and Ancient Egypt history, and my older kids went nuts begging to watch it. Well as a homeschool mom I took this interest and ran with it. We just started Story of the World history and are getting into the Egyptians and pyramids and such, so it is perfect timing for a mini-lesson on … [Read more...]
11 Dr Seuss Crafts and Activities
Did you know March 2nd is Dr. Seuss Day? It is also Dr. Seuss birthday and a great take to take an arts and crafts day or a break from the normal homeschool routine. We love these Dr Seuss crafts and activities to celebrate the day with and I know you will to! 11 Dr Seuss Crafts and Activities My mom LOVES Dr. Seuss and his books, I remember her reading them to be all the time as a child. As a grandma, she reads them to my kids so they love Dr Seuss crafts just as much as I do! Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham Game - Make some green eggs and ham and then use the spatula to flip the eggs and try to catch them. Dr. Seuss Festive Paper Party Lights - Make your own decor party lights. Dr. Seuss The Lorax Treat Holder - Super easy treat holder perfect for some of the snacks … [Read more...]
Tips for Getting Your Finances in Order in 2018
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. The New Year is here and I couldn’t be more excited. My husband and I have a “business meeting” every year to decide what we will do with our finances in the upcoming year. Well, this year is here and I’m excited about the changes we’ll be making in 2018. For everyone else who is trying to get their finances in order for 2018, here are some tips to get you started. #1. Take advantage of Travel Notifications. I love Navy Federal Credit Union for watching purchases on my account. I had my debit card stolen once and they notified me because there were purchases at a Washington state gas station when the night before I just purchased groceries in Maryland. The flip side … [Read more...]
Snacking Tips for On the Go + HOT Coupon!
This is sponsored post between Savings.com and The Frugal Navy Wife. All opinions remain my own. My family is on the go a lot. Whether traveling or checking out the latest museum on a homeschool trip, we love to explore and be on the go. Now, snacking on the go can be a bit tricky, when you have five kids and two hungry parents. Here are a few snacking tips for on the go. Pack plenty for everyone There is nothing I dislike more than trying to ration out snacks. If I do my job correctly, I can pack enough snacks to keep everyone happy, the entire time. Truth is, if I don’t pack enough snacks, usually I’m the one to go without. Yeah, I don’t like it when that happens. Mom and dad both like their snacks too, especially when we know it will be a while before we eat a full … [Read more...]
60 Valentine’s Day Books for Kids
I always love reading books about each holiday to my kids! It's a great way to celebrate and learn about the holiday. Plus my kids like the 'off' time from our normal homeschool schedule to do this! These 60 Valentine's Day Books for Kids are among some of our favorites! 60 Valentine's Day Books for Kids We take a good week before each holiday and just have fun with it! Do some coloring, some writing prompts, some crafts, and watch some movies. You can make a whole homeschool lesson on the history of Valentine's Day make some fun crafts with these 15 Fun and Easy Valentines Day Crafts. You can see some of my Valentines Day ideas on my Group Valentines Day board! Here are the Valentine's Day books for kids we have loved over the last few years to incorporate for Valentines … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Party Ideas + Free Mardi Gras Printable Decor!
Not everyone can make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate at home with great friends and family! There are so many great Mardi Gras party ideas out there so I want to bring you some great freebies to help you with any party! Mardi Gras Party Ideas + Free Mardi Gras Printable Decor! Mardi Gras is right around the corner and this is very exciting to those of us who celebrate. Since we are a homeschooling family, I take this time to scour the Internet for free Mardi Gras printables. You don’t need to be a homeschooling family to take advantage of awesome printables for Mardi Gras. There is everything from learning printables to party supplies that you can print. Check out some of these printables! Mardi Gras Outlet – When you think of free … [Read more...]
Skillet Oatmeal – Apple Crisp Oatmeal Recipe
Did you know you can make oatmeal in a cast iron skillet? It's true! This skillet oatmeal is easy and yummy. This apple crisp oatmeal recipe is one of my favorites, my kids love it and will actually eat it! Skillet Oatmeal - Apple Crisp Oatmeal Recipe One of my favorite recipes is apple pie overnight oatmeal recipe. I love getting it ready at night and waking up to ready made breakfast. That recipe lead to me trying this one because it was really easy. This one of our favorite breakfast for dinner recipes. Ingredients: 2 small apples, you can go with honey crisp for a sweeter dish or granny smith for one that has a bigger apple taste. ½ cup water 1 cup rolled oats 2 cups milk or almond milk dash of cinnamon Directions: Carefully wash the apples before you peel, cut and … [Read more...]
25 DIY Home Decor Projects
With spring cleaning comes redecorating time! We are getting ready to move and I am hunting down a new way to decorate! Here are 25 great DIY Home Decor Projects I found! Everything from a Laundry room makeover, because really when you do laundry you shouldn't dread it..... THAT much! Turning a simple bookcase into something great, and I am LOVING the Sunburst Mirror! Here are 25 fun DIY Home Decor Projects you can do to spruce up your home. DIY Jewelry Organizer - The Pinning Mama Bookcase Makeover - Recreate And Decorate Laundry Room Makeover - The Sweet Spot Blog Wine Cork Wreath - Simply Darrling DIY Sunburst Mirror - Second Chance To Dream DIY Curtains - The Grant Life Reupholstered Chair - A Night Owl Yarn Wrapped Letters - Sarah Ortega DIY … [Read more...]
One Pot Meals – Kielbasa and Potatoes
Quick & easy dinners for my family that also include veggies are a priority for me. We all know that space is at a premium in an RV, it's a sacrifice we made to live our life. So it has forced me to get creative. Besides cooking more with our slow cooker, we have also started making more one pot meals. One Pot Meals - Kielbasa and Potatoes We love kielbasa for dinner but it is not the healthiest of meats, so I serve it in smaller portions by offsetting it with potatoes and green beans. What we end up with is a delicious dish loaded up on flavor that is hearty and filling, even the kids eat it up. If this sounds and looks good to you go ahead and gather up your ingredients and let's get this one dish dinner on the table! Ingredients 1 lb. kielbasa 4-5 medium red potatoes 2-10 … [Read more...]
Smart Tips for Holiday Shopping
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Navy Federal Credit Union. All opinions are 100% mine. Shopping for the holidays is amongst us. All of us are looking for ways to save money on everything we need to buy. When it comes to spending money, it’s best to get the best deal possible. Don’t just go out there and pay full price for items. Instead, check out these smart tips for holiday shopping. Create a budget for your spending In my opinion, it’s always best to have a budget in place. My household uses a budget for everything, but especially for the holidays. By creating a budget, you are telling your money where to go. Don’t go crazy on spending According to a kids and money survey, 57% of parents said they spend too much money on items their kids don’t … [Read more...]