Footballs season is getting back into full gear, my husband is talking practices and games dates again so I know tailgate season is just around the corner. While I am a master at easy tailgate food I also like to stay home and see the game in the air conditioning. This normally means a good football party! Football Party Ideas - 62 of the Best Football Food & Decor So I have put together a list of 62 football party ideas from the football food to the decor you can use the same set up for any games just change out colors! So it doesn't matter whatteam is playing you are always ready to host the killer party and keep cool (or warm in many cases!). 5 Super Bowl Party Games – Tales of a Ranting Ginger Football Cupcakes - The Frugal Navy Wife Spicy Twice Baked Potato … [Read more...]
Diet Dr Pepper #SummerFUNd Giveaway
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Diet Dr Pepper®. The opinions and text are all mine. Ok, the summer heat is here and come on don't complain I swear everyone was JUST complaining about all the snow! So how do we beat the summer heat and still enjoy it while it lasts? Diet Dr Pepper® and Walmart have your solution! Their Summer FUNd Giveaway. So it's super simple. Buy Diet Dr Pepper and get a sweepstakes entry. When you buy more than $10 worth of Diet Dr Pepper in a single receipt, you get 2 sweepstakes entries. Now you are probably asking what these sweepstakes entries could earn you. Well, there are many prizes. The most interesting is the $5 Walmart e-Gift Card instant win scratch-off prize you have a chance to win when you register. You could use it to get … [Read more...]
Designer for Less – Summer Plaid Outfit
Let's be honest, we all love the designer looks. We love looking at them in magazines and seeing them on TV shows like Project Runway. But what we don't like is the price that goes with them. Well, at least I know I don't! Like this summer plaid look. It is a great outfit to transition into fall with. Just change out the shorts for long pants as the weather starts to cool off. Designer for Less - Summer Plaid Outfit This designer look is from Nordstrom, but it also costs $1,200! To get this designer for less look we head to Target and can get every detail for $150. Well, that is if you need to buy every item. I have a watch, earrings and shoes to go with this outfit. What I don't have I am using Target Gift Cards I got for free. I am also using my Target savings hacks to save even … [Read more...]
Easy Summer Desserts – Grilled Desserts
Looking for a little something sweet for after dinner? Keep that grilled fired up because I have 20 grilled desserts that are perfect for your summer dinners, BBQs, and get-togethers! Grilled desserts should definitely be on your summer bucket list. You already know how delicious grilling up burgers, chicken, or some fresh veggies is - imagine that same excellence applied to various fruits. So good! Easy Summer Desserts - Grilled Desserts One recipe I have fallen in love with is Crazy for Crust's "How to Grill a Pie". How ingenuitive! This is one of the first grilled dessert recipes I plan on trying - and mastering. It bakes up faster than in the oven and it doesn't heat up the house. There are so many different fruit combos you can try, too. It's one of those recipes where the … [Read more...]
Coffee Break! Bustelo Cool Coffee Drink Ibotta at Walmart
I am a coffee addict. There I said it. But come on, I have 4 kids, 2 full-time businesses, homeschooling 3 of the kids, and I travel full time. SOMETHING has to keep me going right? So I live on caffeine. But getting coffee on-the-go can be expensive. Stopping at one of the many coffee shops and ordering a drink will cost you $2 -$6 a stop and my favorite drink will run me $4 every time. Needless to say, it isn't in the budget to stop very often. So what's a girl to do? This is Bustelo Cool Coffee Drink. You can get a box of 4 for about the price you would pay for a fancy coffee drink out in town. Right now they have a $1.50 Ibotta Rebate when you buy them at Walmart. I love me a rebate that is over $1, but that isn't the best part. This is the PERFECT on-the-go drink. It is found in the … [Read more...]
Back to School Snacks That Make Great School Lunch Ideas for Kids
That time of year is here. Back to school. This means you need to start coming up with your school lunch ideas! Trust me I know how hard it is to find great school lunch ideas for kids! Growing up I always remember having peanut butter and jelly sandwiches every day for my school lunch. Yes every single day, BUT the snacks I had were killer! Dunkaroos anyone?! Back to School Snacks That Make Great School Lunch Ideas for Kids Creating memories like that for you kids is easy! Check out these snacks that will make them the envy of the lunch room! 1. Popchips Potato Chips 4 Flavor Variety Pack, .8 oz - 24 pk - $25.15 Save Up to 15% and Free Shipping with Subscribe & Save Final Price: as Low as $21.38 or $.89 Each Shipped ** Compare to $1.46 Each from Walmart.com 2. Pirate's … [Read more...]
The Hidden Gem of Your Florida Vacation Santa Rosa County
When you think of a Florida vacation I bet you are thinking about theme parks, thrill rides, and a lot of go-go-go. To me, that really isn't a vacation. Now I grew up in Florida I get the thrill of the theme parks but don't make that your WHOLE vacation. Take some time to relax and enjoy the beautiful state! Head out to Santa Rosa County. The Hidden Gem of Your Florida Vacation Santa Rosa County This hidden gem is just east of Pensacola Florida. Many people head to Pensacola for vacation. The area is beautiful and plenty to see and do, but it is also crowded. We love visiting the area because it's also the home base of the school we use to homeschool, our kids and the kids loving visiting the actual campus and meeting the teachers they have been working with. What we don't love is … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Celebrate the First Day of School – Homeschool Style
A school doesn’t have to be all work and no play. That is the fun of homeschooling. You can make it as fun and interesting as you want. With that being said, here are 10 ways to celebrate the first day of school in homeschool style! 10 Ways to Celebrate the First Day of School - Homeschool Style Have a celebratory breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is a great way to celebrate the first day of a new homeschool year. Make your kids favorite breakfast. Take a field trip Go somewhere fun. You can always use your experience as a writing prompt for later or a theme for a lesson. You can find some great discounts on family activities on Groupon. Play a game You don’t have to head right into the school year. Take the first day to play a refresher game such … [Read more...]
Oreo Dessert – No Bake Oreo Meltaways Recipe
Ok, one thing you need to know about me. I LOVE Oreos and just about any oreo dessert. I also twist them and eat the cream out first. I love them broken up in my ice cream. I will eat almost anything if it has Oreos in it. So it should be no surprise that I have more desserts with Oreos in them than anything else, in my recipe box! So besides Oreo, I love simple easy recipes and no-bake recipes are even better. If you want to wow a crowd for the least amount of effort these No Bake Oreo Meltaways are for you! Oreo Dessert - No Bake Oreo Meltaways Recipe Be warned these are rich, yummy, and oh so addictive! This is the recipe as it stands in my recipe box and I'll note my changes to it ;) Ingredients Oreos, divided Unsalted butter, divided Powdered sugar Milk … [Read more...]
West Elm Modern Living Room for Less
Ever flip through a home decor magazine and wish you could have your living room look like the one in the picture? I've done that all the time. My husband loves modern furniture and he recently pointed out this modern living room from West Elm to me. This designer room will cost you over $4,000 to recreate OUCH! I knew I could do it for less! So hunted down some 0f my favorite designer haunts and was able to make this room for less. This room for less? You can do it for less than $1,500. You can spend a little more to add some more flair to it. You can use your free Amazon Gift Cards to save some money and grab some Target Gift Cards from Swagbucks to save even more money on this room. Of course, don't forget to check out your local thrift stores first you never know what … [Read more...]
Makeup Basics – 10 Must Have Makeup Essentials
When you first learn to apply makeup, you make tons of mistakes, experiment and have fun. As you grow up and learn what works for you and your skin, you begin to make investments in quality beauty products, but often beauty tools are left off the list. Here are the Top 10 Must Have Makeup Essentials that every woman should own. Not only are these great for daily use, but they are also all practical for any beauty regimen. Whether you are a minimalist who rarely wears makeup or a beauty queen who wears daily – you'll find something on this list for your needs. Makeup Basics - 10 Must Have Makeup Essentials I have to share I don't even want to think about the coast of the make up I wasted learning how to do my makeup and what worked and what hasn't. Please learn from my mistakes … [Read more...]
Preparing for Baby – Financially
Having kids is expensive! Let’s face it; there really isn’t a full proof way of preparing financially for all the things kids are going to throw your way, but you can start preparing for the income difference before you have children. Here are a few ways of preparing for baby, financially. Get your Debt Paid Off If you have credit card debt, car loans, or student loans to pay, you will want to get your debt paid off before you have kids. You may always have some form of debt, and you may not be able to pay down all your student loans, but it is important to have as little debt as possible when preparing financially for kids. How to start eliminating debt is one of the questions I get asked most. I highly recommend the snowball method that Dave Ramsey teaches. Emergency Fund After … [Read more...]