Summer is here, the warm weather we were all praying for this winter is here. That also means summer vacation is here. This means more time for family and kids that need to be entertained. The 'I'm Bored's' will start over the next few weeks and you will be trying to figure out ways to keep everyone entertained while keeping you budget happy. Been there done that! Here are my top tips to have some fun. Frugal Family Summer Activities Go on a Camping Trip Camping doesn’t have to be expensive. In fact, you can get a tent at the beginning of summer and camp at State Parks for $20-$40 for the whole weekend. With camping comes fishing, hiking, swimming, and all kinds of outdoor activities you couldn’t do at home. Then, you can use the same tent year after year. Camping the … [Read more...]
Summer Fun at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Spa and Marina
Today we kick off summer. Memorial day weekend has always marked the start of summer. For many summer vacation has begun and for the rest of you, summer break is just around the corner. Time to start planning your summer vacation trips. These are great opportunities for family bonding and memories. Summer Fun at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Spa, and Marina Now you have the task of figuring out where to go and what to do for your summer break. I recently had the chance to take my family to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, and I highly recommend it for a great family trip. There is so much to do. First, I want to mention how much we love that this is a pet-friendly resort. They have pet-friendly rooms that how sliding door right outside to walk your pet. This was a … [Read more...]
Living Room Decorating Ideas on a Budget
We all get those moments when we aren't happy with an area in our home. I don't know about you but watching all of those HGTV shows makes me want to have a picture perfect living room. While I might not be able to afford to hire a professional designer, I can do little things to make my living room stand out. This list will give you lots of different ways to decorate your living room on a budget. Living Room Decorating Ideas on a Budget Paint Your Living Room Painting your living room or adding an accent wall can completely change the look of the room. You can pick up paint at Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Lowe's or even on Amazon for a pretty reasonable price. Spend the weekend repainting the room and you will have a whole new look. Add New Art to Your Walls Adding new artwork to your … [Read more...]
Frugal Recipe – Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam
Making your own strawberry freezer jam is a snap! This recipe is simple and yields delicious results. Plus, it's a great way to use up those extra strawberries. This freezer jam recipe pairs nicely with many of our cheap recipe ideas. How long can I store Strawberry Freezer Jam? You can store it in the freezer for up to 1 year, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. How much does this recipe make? Depending on the size of your jars, this recipe can make 3 jars of strawberry freezer jam using the 12oz jars. Related: Huckleberry Freezer Jam Recipe What's the difference between freezer jam and regular jam? The main difference between freezer jam and regular jam is the way in which it is made- regular jam is made by cooking down the fruit with sugar until it … [Read more...]
The Finest Hours by Walt Disney Studios
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Finest Hours for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you heard? Disney is releasing a movie called The Finest Hours. I am beyond excited to watch it! The Finest Hours is based on the Extraordinary True Story of One of the Greatest Rescue Stories Ever Told. In other words, this is based on an incredible true story. Add in that you can witness the unparalleled feat of bravery in an immersive experience – filled with thrilling action, impossible stakes and unbelievable spectacle like never before attempted on the big screen and we are so there for date night. You can watch the story of Captain Bernie Webber (played by Chris Pine). In 1952, a massive winter storm strikes off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, ripping a … [Read more...]
Mommy and Baby’s Day Out
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Disney Baby. All opinions are 100% mine. With having 4 kids, I make it a point to have time alone with each kid. Even my youngest! My most recent mommy and daughter time was during a travel day. During our last Mommy and daughter shopping trip at Walmart, she picked out this adorable new Disney Baby Minnie Mouse Outfit in Tomato outfit, see we have a weakness in our family for Minnie Mouse and the new line from Disney Baby at Walmart is AMAZING! Excuse the breakfast still on her face I didn't realize it was there until after I took the picture, story of my life. Like I said before this was a travel day for us, so one of the rest stop breaks while hubby took care of the older 3 with lunch and getting out to walk Baby Girl … [Read more...]
Mix & Match Boys’ Gymboree Clothes in Summer Styles (Plus How to Get Them all Free!)
Let's face it boys will be boys and because of that, boys clothes can get expensive. But I won't lie I like having my son is nice clothes too. So what do I do? For one, I keep a second wardrobe of play clothes, so the nice clothes stand a chance! 2nd I get quality clothes that will last longer, and I get my kids clothes for free. How? See how I am getting this wardrobe below for free. Mix & Match Boys' Gymboree Clothes in Summer Styles (Plus How to Get Them all Free!) I love these Gymboree clothes for boys. There is a little bit of everything from church clothes (the jeans and button down shirt) to a casual day out and even just lounging around clothes. If I were to buy this wardrobe for my son this summer, I'd spend $165. At the end of the season (about the time he's outgrown … [Read more...]
How to Shop at a Grocery Outlet
Shopping for your family can be an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. As you probably already know, there are ways to save money and still get everything your family needs. I have good news! You can save money on your grocery bill by simple changing WHERE you are shopping! Have you ever checked out a grocery outlet? These stores carry a little of every thing. While You most likly won't be able to get everything off your list I have been able to get 75% -80% of everything in 1 trip, and that was when I would shop for a month at a time! How to Shop at a Grocery Outlet So new to the whole grocery outlets shopping? Wonder what I am talking about? In short grocery outlets are stores that buy items that are close to their sell by dates, overstock, and items out of season from the big … [Read more...]
Healthy Food Trends on the Rise
As people become more and more aware food trends and healthy eating, a plethora of different food trends have gained momentum. The focus tends not only to be on maintaining a healthy diet, but also on preserving the environment and better protecting the animals we utilize as our sources for food. There are companies, like Hampton Foods, that are taking how we experience food to the next level, with food technology that’s on the rise. Whatever the case may be, the fact is that the dynamics of how we consume food is becoming a more involved process, which essentially means that the consumer is becoming more involved in how to create and maintain better eating habits across the globe. Plant-Based Foods Plant-based eating is picking up steam, as it’s a much more sustainable means of … [Read more...]
Saving Money in the Kitchen with Hefty Ultra Strong
I don't know about you but when looking for ways to save money I tend to find the biggest savings in the kitchen. I'm not alone right? Saving Money in the Kitchen with Hefty Ultra Strong Skip the flimsy trash bags - Ok y'all I can't tell you how many time we bought a cheap box of kitchen trash bag for our RV kitchen. Then those trash bags would tear or fall down the can. Then there is the haul to the dumpster where no matter what we did SOMETHING always ended falling out in the trunk of our car (because who is going to walk to the other side of the campground with a trash bag in hand?!) Switching to Hefty Ultra Strong kitchen trash bags was a life saver! When the bag would tear, we would have to use the 2nd bag so our bag costs would double PLUS when it spilled we … [Read more...]
Money Saving Tips – Top 10 Ways to Save $100 a Year
When you live paycheck to paycheck, saving an additional $100 a year may seem like a high feet to accomplish. However, saving just $100 extra a year puts you into the habit of saving and puts you out on top the following year. Here are the top 10 ways to save $100 a year. Money Saving Tips - Top 10 Ways to Save $100 a Year #1 Save Money Monthly Probably the simplest way to save $100 a year is to take $10 a month out of your account and put it in savings. You can take out a couple of dollars from every paycheck or just take the whole amount out at once. This will give you $120 by the end of the year. To boost your account, even more, use Digit. #2 Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards You can buy just about everything on Amazon am I right? Wel if you had Amazon Gift Card could get those … [Read more...]
Make Money and Save Money Shopping Online with Qmee
Today I want to share with you a site I have been using a for a while now. I know I've mentioned it in passing but this time, I want to give you the info you need! Let's talk about Qmee. First, I use Qmee as a Google Chrome Browser Extension. Sign up for Qmee for free, Install the browser extension, and then I forget about it until the extension alerts me! Now, what does Qmee do? It offers price comparisons when you are shopping online. This can save you money without any effort. They also will show you search results for items similar to what you are shopping for at many retailers. Next to these items will be a price. By clicking that link (you don't have to buy! Just click) you will earn that amount into your Qmee piggy bank. So if you are shopping for say children's clothes … [Read more...]