This is a sponsored conversation between The Frugal Navy Wife and Oral-B. When it is time to head to the store to stock up on toiletries, you likely are pretty particular on what you are shopping for. You may opt for certain cleansers because they are better for your skin type. Perhaps you have sensitive skin and need to purchase single blade razors, to avoid extra razor burn. Well, did you know that by swapping out your old manual toothbrush, you can actually start improving your dental health? Electric Toothbrushes vs Manual Toothbrushes + Oral B Deal! Make sure to see the awesome Oral-B Black Friday deal below! Why Ditch the Manual Toothbrush? Brushing your teeth is an easy enough task, but an electric toothbrush, believe it or not, makes it even easier. Electric … [Read more...]
18 Unique Eggnog Drink Recipes
Looking for something special to share with your friends during the holidays? Look no further than these unique eggnog drink recipes! These easy-to-make cocktail recipes are perfect for keeping everyone in high spirits as they celebrate the season. Rich and creamy, eggnog comes in many forms - from a classic version served straight up to delicious variations like adding coffee liqueur or living it up with bourbon whiskey. Start your holiday merriment right by treating your guests to one of these festive drinks! How do I spice up my egg nog? Spicing up egg nog can be a fun and festive way to add something special during the holiday season. Here are some simple ideas that you can use to make your eggnog even more delicious! Related: Easy Eggnog Oatmeal Recipe What are the … [Read more...]
How to Support You’re the Veteran in Your Life with Outback Steakhouse
This is a sponsored conversation between The Frugal Navy Wife and Outback Steakhouse. All opinion remain my own. Most of you know that my husband is a Veteran. What you may not know is how to support a Veteran in your life. With Veteran’s Day quickly approaching, it can be hard to know how to tell them thank you, without being overbearing. Well, here are some tips for supporting the Veteran in your life. A simple “thank you” If you can’t think of any way to support the Veteran in your life, a simple thank you will do. It doesn’t need to be awkward or elaborate. You could say “thank you for serving.” You’d be surprised how a thank you like this can go a long way. Write a thank you card Maybe you’re shy and don’t really know what to say to a Veteran, which is why a thank … [Read more...]
Handwriting Practice Tips and Tricks
This is a sponsored conversation between The Frugal Navy Wife and Go Teach! All opinions are my own. Penmanship isn’t only important in high school, it's something that carries around with a person for the rest of their lives. As a homeschool family, I try to teach my kids how important handwriting is. Whether you need to work on your handwriting or your kids need more work on theirs, here are some tips for everyone! Get a Good Grip It all begins with a good grip. If your child doesn't have a good hold on their writing utensil, they likely won’t have good handwriting. This may be a bad habit to break if your child already has a poor grip, but it will be worthwhile to teach them now. Teaching them to keep a firm grip is also important, to keep the weight of the pencil from … [Read more...]
How to Make Thanksgiving Easier on You
This is a sponsored conversation between The Frugal Navy Wife and Boston Market. All opinions are my own. Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, which means my mind starts swirling with everything that needs done. Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time that you sit down with your family and friends. A time to reflect on what we’re thankful for. I’m a firm believer that Thanksgiving shouldn’t be hard, which is why I’m passing along these tips. Keep things simple One of the best things I have ever done for making Thanksgiving easier on myself is by keeping it simple. I don’t go crazy inviting everyone we know and I keep the meal simple. These two decisions have kept thanksgiving sane for myself. Pick a date, sooner The issue we have run in with our family is everyone gets … [Read more...]
7 of the Best Tips on How to Monetize Pinterest Today!
This is your year to make money off of the Internet. You may see other people making money and wonder how you can get in on the action. One of the places you can make money via the Internet is on Pinterest. This may sound like a foreign world for someone who doesn't know how to monetize Pinterest, but here is how it is done. 7 of the Best Tips on How to Monetize Pinterest Today! First you need to get started and build up your account, and it's a lot easier than you might think! Set up a Pinterest Account Before you can even begin making money on Pinterest, you need to set up an account. An account is really easy to create. Head over to Pinterest.com to begin making your account. After this step is where the money making on Pinterest really begins. Learn from the gurus of … [Read more...]
How to Get Hulu for Free – No Credit Card Needed!
Do you still have cable? If so, you should know that you're wasting quite a bit of money each month. With Hulu there is really no reason to have cable anymore especially since they now offer live tv for significantly less each month. The bigger question though is why would you pay for it when you can get it free? You heard me correctly. If you're paying for it, you need to take the time to learn how to get Hulu for free each month, and guess what? It is totally legit and 100% legal to do. Read on to see how to get Hulu for free. How to Get Hulu for Free - No Credit Card Needed! It might seem crazy to you that you can get Hulu for free each month, but by the end of this post, you'll know how. It isn't as hard as it seems and you don't need to be a blogger with a huge following to … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls Recipe with a Caramel Sauce Drizzle
If you are looking for a great easy fall recipe for any get together this pumpkin spice cake balls recipe is perfect! It's great one kids can help with and they are pretty addicting! Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls Recipe with a Caramel Sauce Drizzle If you are a pumpkin spice addict like myself make sure to try out our pumpkin pie hot chocolate. YUM! If you are pumpkin spice lover then you should also check out our pumpkin spice whoopie pies, they seem to be a huge hit with our readers! Ingredients 3 cups of whole wheat pastry flour (can sub with all-purpose flour) 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp butter, softened to room temperature 15oz can of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice mix Caramel Sauce For The Frosting 4oz cream cheese, softened to … [Read more...]
Walmart Brings in Ling Ling Fried Rice®, Noodles, and Dumplings
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ling Ling®. All opinions are 100% mine. If I would let them, my family would live off Ling Ling Fried Rice®, Noodles, and Dumplings. It’s just something they love and ask for quite often. The good news in our household is that Ling Ling Fried Rice®, Noodles, and Dumplings are coming to Walmart. I do a lot of my shopping at Walmart and I couldn’t be more excited about this news. Now, you may not know what the hype is with Ling Ling Fried Rice®, Noodles, and Dumplings. However, there is truly nothing like it on the planet. Five Unique Dishes One of the reasons my family never tires of Ling Ling Fried Rice®, Noodles, and Dumplings is that they come in five unique dishes. These dishes are based on pure and authentic Asian inspired … [Read more...]
Disney Family Halloween Costume Ideas – Cinderella, Frozen, Snow White & Little Mermaid
Halloween is one of my very favorite times of the year. Of course, as an adult is has nothing to do with candy (ok it only has a little to do with candy). The thing that gets me excited about Halloween is the wonderful fall air, all the pumpkin goodies, and the fun opportunity to become something other than you! Even as an adult I love dressing up, after having kids it became, even more, fun. The best part is you get to help your kids REALLY become their favorite character. Dressing up as a family is a wonderful way to bond. Not to mention you can win a few family Halloween costume contests. Disney Family Halloween Costume Ideas - Cinderella, Frozen, Snow White & Little Mermaid Halloween parties are so much more fun when you get to do it together. The added bonus is, it … [Read more...]
3 Must Know Tips for Buying a New Car
This post is sponsored by TrueCar. All opinions remain my own. Have you ever walked into a car dealership and felt as if you were lost? If so, you’re not alone since most of us feel that same way when looking to buy a car. Whether you’re buying a new car or you’re buying a used car, the process can be long,stress-filledd and if you’re not careful, very expensive. Luckily there are a few things that you can do for yourself before you shop that will help make the car buying process go smoothly. These tips for buying a car are a great place to start. TrueCar Teams Up to Help Veterans who Are DrivenToDrive I remember the feeling of freedom I felt when I got my first car and drove for the first time. Now with all the activities of my kids, sometimes I feel like driving can … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Baby Look Adorable
This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Kmart for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Kmart, all content and opinions expressed here are my own. Many of you know that we had a baby two months ago. We had our fourth girl! I can tell you that having a fourth girl is just as fun as having the first. Dressing up a baby in adorable clothes is always so much fun. How to Make Your Baby Look Adorable #1. Start with the colors you love! I have found it much easier to make a baby look adorable by choosing colors we love, first. By choosing the right colors, you can have endless possibilities. Our go to clothing for baby is the new Spencer line by Jaclyn Smith! She recently released a line called “Spencer” and it’s beautiful … [Read more...]