The best Oreo cookie recipe I have is my chocolate covered Oreos. They are easy to make and of course super yummy. I have since found ways to snazz these up based on the holiday it is. Oreo Cookie Recipe - Green Stripe Chocolate Covered Oreos I use green stripes like seen above for both St Patricks Day and Christmas. Christmas also get red and white, orange for Halloween and red white and blue for Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. For Christmas, I like to take it a step further and add in a bit of peppermint extract to tie in with everything else peppermint this time of year. Here is the super easy how to. Just change out the green for any other color you are looking to use. Ingredients 18 Oreos – Mint or Regular flavor ½ of a cup Wilton Mint Chocolate … [Read more...]
Sell Photos Online – Make Money Selling Your Cell Phone Pictures
Are you someone who’s always snapping pictures with their cell phone? I am! One day it occurred to me that these awesome pictures my cell phone on might be able to make me some money! If you too are trying to figure out how to make money online then check this out, you can sell photos online and make money from your cell phone pictures. Sell Photos Online - Make Money Selling Your Cell Phone Pictures So many people are in need for good pictures and pictures for certain pictures needed can be hard to find. While this is not a get rich quick if you build up a nice portfolio, you might be able to make some nice cash down the road. Twenty20 This is a unique place to make money selling your cell phone pictures. You can “get discovered” and then sell your photos to various brands. … [Read more...]
The Best Churros Recipe – Sweet Churro Waffles Recipe
A while back when I was pregnant with one of my girls I craved Churros. I was on the hunt for a good recipe of few of them just didn't hit the spot. I wanted to find the best churros recipe. I think we tried more than 10 different recipes. Then I stumbled on a gold mine. I found this sweet churro waffles recipe and it hit the spot for my cravings! Since then it has become a family favorite! The Best Churros Recipe - Sweet Churro Waffles Recipe Like I said this recipe has become a family favorite and tops this list of our favorite Easy Breakfast Recipes. What You Need 1 teaspoon salt 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 tablespoons white sugar 2 eggs 2 cups of all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon cinnamon (or more to taste) For the … [Read more...]
25 Days 25 Ways to Care
This post brought to you by Create the Good. The content and opinions expressed below are that of The Frugal Navy Wife. My Husband, as many of you know that my husband is a veteran. We spent several years in the military and having spent the last year RVing across the country. I’m proud to have my husband be a veteran, but there are several things that he does in our everyday lives that also makes me super proud of him. He’s the caretaker I’d like to feature during the 25 Days 25 Ways to Care Contest. He Helps I’m so blessed that he spends time helping me in any way he can. Living in an RV isn’t always the easiest life, but it’s wonderful when you have someone to fall back on. At the end of a hard day or at the end of a good day, he’s there. I don’t always need a person there … [Read more...]
Pine Cone Crafts – Pinecone Christmas Decorations, Easy DIY Glitter Pinecones
Pine cone crafts are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. I remember making this DIY glitter pinecones. I've made it in a few colors depending what our color scheme was over my childhood. Pinecone Christmas decorations are some of the easiest and prettiest you can make. Pine Cone Crafts - Pinecone Christmas Decorations, Easy DIY Glitter Pinecones This can make for some fun for the kids. Take them out to find pine cones for you. Make sure you clean them out with some air before taking them inside, trust me on this one, there is a spider incident that isn't pretty. *shivers* Also while I used red, green and silver glitter, you can use whatever colors match your decor. Blue and silver, for example, are very pretty. Christmas colors. Pair these with the vintage Christmas … [Read more...]
Gift Idea: Discovery Toys R/C Ravenous T-Rex
I was very excited to get this for my 5-year-old son, I mean really dinosaurs + boy = fun. I decided to open this before giving it to him so I could look at all the parts and review it. The packaging was attractive and gave a lot of information regarding the toy. The only thing missing would have been the need of a small screwdriver to open. I had batteries on hand, the box clearly listed sizes needed. I recommend having new batteries for the T-Rex its self. It does come with batteries but ours were dead. Removing the T-Rex from the box proved to be much more difficult then it looked. The screws on the back of the box were easily removed. The stabilizing “Cones” that held the T-Rex in the box were difficult to remove. The screws were difficult to unscrew due to being so deep in the … [Read more...]
Save Money On Medieval Times Dinner Tournament
If there is one thing my family enjoys doing, it is going out and doing things. Experiencing life is something we love to do. My family doesn’t know it yet, but I’m surprising them with tickets to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament. It’s going to be an awesome time and I can’t wait to experience it with my family. Here are a few reasons while we’ll be visiting this venue ASAP. Real Performance My husband and I are for introducing the kids to real experiences. All Knights begin their training as Squires - just as they did in the Middle Ages - learning horse care, sword fighting, and weaponry. It takes a minimum of six months of training to become a Knight. Isn’t this exciting? It’s just as if we were in Medieval Times, except we get to sit back and watch. Medieval … [Read more...]
Why a Mom on the Go Needs Coffee!
I am a mom of four on the go, literally. We are a homeschooling family and you will see us diving into the world trying to learn. This means that I need coffee to keep me going. So when 7-Eleven wanted me to try out their new coffee I was in! If you’re confused on why a mom on the go needs coffee, let me fill you in. #1. Helps me get through the day. Listen, I love my kids, but they have a lot of energy. Coffee is the one thing that truly helps me get through the day. #2. Coffee is delicious. The fall weather is hitting and that means I want something warm in my hands. Coffee is warm and delicious, so I get to enjoy the best of both worlds when it comes down to it. Plus it's great to have something work when my littest one gives me the cold shoulder.... #3. Coffee … [Read more...]
Aflac Fall Enrollment, Should You?
This post is sponsored by Aflac. I was compensated for writing it, but all opinions are 100 percent mine. As an adult, it can be tough to make those hard decisions for your family. However, with my husband and I raising four kids, they look to us to make those hard decisions. I know the importance of making smart choices for my family. When it comes to benefits for your family, do you even know where to begin? I’m super excited to talk to you guys about some important stuff I have learned about open enrollment and voluntary benefits. Fall is the season in which there seems to be open enrollment for benefits. This means that you can review the benefits your employer offers you and choose the benefits that best work for you. During this open enrollment period, it’s important to … [Read more...]
Why You Should Still Print Family Photos + $10 Gifts
This post is brought to you by Walmart who wants you to know all about their $10 gifts! I was just thinking the other day of how I will present photos to my kids when they get old enough to care. I feel like the whole photo thing has gotten complicated with the “cloud” and CD situation. I wanted to share why it’s still important to print those family photos. Your kids will want those photos. There is just something about being able to look at a photo and hold it in your hand. Printing family photos is super important because your kids need those memories to look at and cherish later down the road. Nothing replaces a family photo. I feel like no matter what the world comes up with, nothing replaces a family photo. A family photo speaks a thousand words. Being able to hand … [Read more...]
Free Fall Activities for Kids
One of the most beautiful seasons, fall is on its way. Fall is a time for cooler weather and a break from the summer heat. As fall shifts in, there are plenty of free fall activities for kids you can do! Check them out below! Free Fall Activities for Kids Venture Out to the Trails Crunch, crackle, munch…your kids will love the cracking noises as they trudge through a whimsical forest full of colorful scenes and crunchy leaves. Pick up some of your favorite leaves and take them home for a fun craft. This is also a great time for them to go on a nature scavenger hunt. Fall Crafts Take inventory of what you have in the house. Get a box and place all the junk, stuff you would normally throw in the trash, junk mail, paper, items with missing parts, and have your kids … [Read more...]
Get $5 When You Sign Up For Swagbucks
We've reached the Holiday season - can you believe it? People are already preparing for Thanksgiving and getting ready to start shopping for the Holidays (if they haven't already begun)! Since this time of year in particular is a good one for having some extra money, Swagbucks is offering a $5 bonus to people who sign up through me this month! Swagbucks is a rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for all sorts of things you're probably already doing online, like shopping, discovering deals, taking surveys, watching videos, and more! Then you can turn your gift cards in to PayPal cash or gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, and more! Here's how you get your bonus: 1. Sign up using this link 2. Earn 300 SB total before 12/1. You'll get a $3 (300 SB) bonus for … [Read more...]