I want to admit I’m a ‘new canner’ I have only been home canning food for about 4 years. My family didn’t can food growing up, so I’ve learned from other people and reading books and online. It was daunting let me tell you! But I have found that you can save some real money once you get going and it has kept me going. Home Canning Recipes That Save You Money! Don’t get me wrong I have had some flops (the first time I tried to make pie filling) but in general, I’ve done pretty well! Now I want to share with you the savings you can have from canning. Start Up Costs, Are They Worth It? Many people say canning doesn’t save money after you buy all the supplies and the canner and jars and pectin if needed. Well, jars can be reused. Yes, you will buy lids each time, but I get mine … [Read more...]
How to Make the Back to School Transition Easier + $1.99 Rotisserie Chicken
This post is sponsored by Boston Market. School is here for many of us. We’re all floundering around trying to make back to school easier for everyone. The truth is that the transition is never easy on anyone, but there are some things you can do. Prepare your kids It’s okay to let your kids know what is going on. Let them know the schedule and how things are going to go. My kids always do much better when I prepare them and let them know what’s happening. Some kids don’t do well with this, but for the majority, it works. Kids can digest things better when they are better prepared. Go easy on your kids During the first week, your kids may forget their homework or they may complain a little bit. Show them a little grace and they will get into their new schedule in no … [Read more...]
Easy Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Coffee Cake
Peach season is here! I love fruits and peaches are on my list! One recipe I like to make for get togethers during this season is a peach cobbler coffee cake. I tried out a few recipes and fell in love with this easy peach cobbler cinnamon coffee cake. Easy Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Coffee Cake This is one of those rare recipes that there are more ingredients than directions! Don't worry these are all simple ingredients that if you do any baking should you have in your pantry. This still falls into my Easy Meals folder mostly because it's such a crowd pleaser and once you have the hang of making it, this Peach Cobbler Coffee Cake will be your go to recipe for any get-together. Related: Copycat Paula Deen Monkey Bread Ingredients Coffee Cake 2 … [Read more...]
Back to School Supply List via Kmart
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. Raise your hand if you still have back to school shopping to do. I am guilty of waiting till the last minute to do school shopping too. The good news is that Kmart has a packed store full of awesome school supplies we could all use more of. Now, here is an awesome back to school supply list you don’t want to miss out on. Back to school supplies Every parent has a list of back to school supplies they need. The trick is to find back to school supplies at the best price possible. Kmart is the perfect place to shop for all the back to school supplies you need. Why shop at … [Read more...]
45+ Ways to Earn Amazon Gift Cards for Free!
One question I get asked more than I can count is "Where can I earn Amazon Gift Cards for free?" Here is a list of 45, all of which I USE! Some I use more than others like I use Perk Daily but ones like Ibotta and Shopkick are only used while I shop. Right now I am using the gift cards to help my budget out and I save them to get a free gift for birthdays and Christmas! 45+ Ways to Earn Amazon Gift Cards for Free The BIGGEST thing to remember: You should NEVER have to pay to join a site to earn money. If you have to pay 99.9% of the time it's a scam. So without further ado here is the LARGEST list online! See how I put these sites into play to earn an extra $210 a month to add to our budget! Make sure to pair these with our 30 hacks to save money on … [Read more...]
How to Take Care of Your Feet + $10 Dr. Scholl’s® Coupon
Your feet aren’t really something you think about often. All you know is that they take you where you need to go. You only notice your feet need care when something doesn’t work right. My advice to you is to learn how to take care of your feet now, so they will take care of you later. Here is how to take care of your feet. Get a pedicure every now and again You may think, why would I get a pedicure? Believe it or not, but the people who give you a pedicure are way better at feet care than you. They help remove build up around your toenails, they trim your toenails, massage your feet and calves, plus use a rough stone on the bottom of your feet. I don’t know about you, but usually I only clip my toenails. It’s a good idea to get a pedicure every few months. Soak your feet once a … [Read more...]
Google Chrome Extensions to Save Money
There is an app for nearly everything, but did you know there are Google Chrome extensions for nearly everything, too? Here are some of the best Google Chrome extensions to save you money! Google Chrome Extensions to Save Money Ebates Google Chrome Extension When you download the Ebates extension to Chrome, you never miss an opportunity to save money when your shopping online. Ebates pays you back a percentage for shopping through them and it's free to join! If you download the extension, Ebates shows you what you can buy and save on in every Google search. PriceBlink Extension PriceBlink automatically finds lower prices and money-saving coupons while your shopping. So, if you go on an online shopping site, PriceBlink will list other options to the item you are looking at. … [Read more...]
Why You Need Dollar Shave Club in Your Life
"I’ve partnered with Dollar Shave Club to bring you this product review and show you how easy it is to subscribe. All opinions are 100% mine.” Have you ever stopped to think about how you can make your life easier? I’m a mom of five and the last thing on my mind is to go buy razor blades for myself or my husband. There are some legit reasons why you need Dollar Shave Club in Your Life. Delivered right to your front door Instead of making the continuous mistake of forgetting razors, when heading to the store, you can have them delivered right to your front door. Dollar Shave Club makes it as easy as possible for you to making shaving, less of a hassle. Quality is never a concern I have always struggled to buy razors from the store. They have always been cheap looking, … [Read more...]
Perfect DIY Gift for Grandma From Operation Rocker and Cracker Barrel
This post is sponsored by Cracker Barrel and the DIY is 100% The Frugal Navy Wife's. Being a military family we 100% support this military cause! One of my favorite things about being a Military Family is supporting companies that support us. Something really cool I want to talk about is Cracker Barrel and their partnership with Operation Homefront, called Operation Rocker. This post is unique because I want to brag on Cracker Barrel and their awesome contribution for a minute. In supporting our troops, I decided to make a great DIY gift for the kids’ grandmas. It seemed even more fitting since we just had baby number 5! Our DIY was something simple yet fun and something I know they will treasure forever. We did each kids hand print on the chair, with the exception of the baby … [Read more...]
Chocolate Football Cupcakes Recipe
With the football season coming up many of us are tailgating and attending football watching parties. I always like to do something cute to tie in with the theme of any party. Like these football cupcakes. These are part of our Tailgate Food Ideas List. Chocolate Football Cupcakes Recipe This recipe is super yummy. Yes I said super yummy because those are the only words that come to mind to describe this recipe! They are easy to decorate, trust me I'm no artist and I was able to make them look like footballs! Football Chocolate Cupcakes (Makes 1 dozen) Ingredients FROSTING Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar on medium speed. Add in … [Read more...]
Head to CafePress.com for all Your Military Gear
“This post is sponsored by Cafe Press and brought to you through ShopShare Network. All opinions are 100% my own.” Join TheFrugalNavyWife.com's VIP Text List and Enter For A Chance To Win a Free Mug From Cafe Press! (please add the image attached) Text VIP187 to 59866. Disclosure: 8 Msgs/Month. Reply STOP to cancel, HELP for help. Msg&data rates may apply. Terms: slkt.io/69C Are you looking for a unique way to show your support for the military people in your life? I know exactly how good it feels to support the military people we love. I’m always the wife wearing the “Proud Navy Wife” shirts. CafePress is my go to site for anything that I need for our military gear. Be unique My favorite part of CafePress is that it allows me a chance to be unique. I can wear … [Read more...]
19 Quick and Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipes You Will Love
If you have been around the blog for any length of time you might have picked up that I am not exactly a morning person. So having a stash of quick and easy breakfast casserole recipes is a must with 5 kids! If I can make it the night before and just pop it in the oven in the morning even better! 19 Quick and Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipes You Will Love I am also a big fan of breakfast for dinner and these quick and easy breakfast casserole recipes are perfect additions to your breakfast for dinner list! A family favorite is just about any french toast casserole I add in just about any fruit but we prefer the blueberry one below, see recipes number 2. A new favorite is the Amish breakfast casserole I was excited to try it and surpisingly the family liked it as … [Read more...]