We recently did a Farm Unit study with my older kids and my preschooler wanted in on the fun so I created these Farm Animal Puzzles and now I'm offering them as a Free Preschool Worksheets Printable. Farm Animal Puzzles Free Preschool Worksheets Printable As I mentioned we did a Farm Unit Study with my kids. We did everything from reading books, watching TV shows and movies to worksheets and the kids favorite is probably the Farm Science Kit, I won't like that was mom's favorite too! You don't have to be a homeschool family to use these Farm Animal Preschool Printables either. If you are visiting a farm and want to get your kids excited this is the perfect way! When putting together a unit study or activity do a great mix of hand on, video, books, and even a field trip if you … [Read more...]
Easy Winter Home Decor Hacks
We’ve reached the heart of winter and if you haven’t updated your home décor beyond putting up and taking down Christmas decorations, it’s definitely time for a sprucing. Think cozy, think welcoming, think friendly. All of the following design tips incorporate the best of these terms, and with a little bit of work and some savvy additions, your home will serve as a safe haven from the frigid temperatures outside. Easy Winter Home Decor Hacks Turn Your Fireplace into a Statement If there’s a more important aspect to your living space during the winter than a lovely heat source, I don’t know of it. If you have a fireplace, do what you can to frame it. Beef up your mantle with some delightful winter décor, including white dipped and gold spray painted fake fruit, add some DIY panels to the … [Read more...]
Neon Screwdriver Recipe
I recently shared with you, my Orange Crush Cupcakes and my slight addiction to Orange Crush Soda, so today I bring you my Neon Screwdriver Recipe also made with Orange Crush! This cocktail is in my biased opinion better then a traditional screwdriver, but then again I'd always pick an Orange Crush over Orange Juice as unhealthy as it may be. This drink is always a hit at any party we have and you would never guess i made it on a whim because I was out of orange juice one night!! Neon Screwdriver Recipe Ingredients 3 ounces Orange Crush Soda 1 ounce Tito's Vodka 1/2 Grand Marnier Orange Liqueur 2 Ice Cubes Ice Shards Directions Note: This cocktail should not be shaken in a cocktail shaker, use a cocktail stirrer to mix drink. 1. Pour Orange Crush Soda into a cocktail shaker. 2. Add … [Read more...]
Old Navy Mix and Match Winter Clothes for Women
Winter is here, it came in slower than normal these this year, but that means new clothes like these Old Navy Mix and Match Winter Clothes for Women. A mix and match wardrobe is perfect for those on a budget. you can buy these 14 pieces (or less if you already have some that are similar, like the jeans) and you can make these 15 outfits and who know maybe, even more outfits! That is 3 weeks of work week outfits. Old Navy Mix and Match Winter Clothes for Women if you are looking to make a capsule wardrobe this is the place to start this winter! What is a capsule wardrobe? Wikipedia defines it as: a capsule wardrobe is a collection of a few essential items of clothing that don't go out of fashion, such as skirts, trousers, and coats, which can then be augmented with … [Read more...]
Budget Wedding Ideas for a Valentine’s Day Themed Wedding
If you are having a Valentine's Day Themed Wedding and looking for Budget Wedding Ideas you have come to the right spot! Below I have beautiful, amazing and creative ideas to help you save some money and still have the wedding of your dreams. Budget Wedding Ideas for a Valentine's Day Themed Wedding If you take time to do some DIY in your wedding you will be surprised how much you can save! Little changes like using cupcakes instead of a cake can save you hundreds of dollars, even more, if you have a friend who is good at icing them you can make them yourself! Cutting back on buying decor and doing some DIY favors will save your budget for things you really want like that breathtaking location or amazing dress! DIY Chocolate Dipped Cherries - Easy to make yourself and great … [Read more...]
Back Pain Relief from BackJoy
Ok anyone who does desk work or work on the computer like us bloggers do knows how hard it can be on your back, neck and shoulders. I can only sit at my computer for so long before I get shooting pains in my shoulders and neck and my hips start aching. So when Rite Aid gave me the chance to see if The BackJoy helped my problem I decided to put it to the test. So I work at our dining room table, in the RV and it's not the best for posture. So I was excited to try out the BackJoy. It seems easy to use place and sit basically! It works by aligning the back and correcting posture. How it Works: When you sit, your pelvis drops and locks into the seat formation. The SitSmart works by floating the pelvis forward in soft tissue. Your spine is connected to your pelvis so by … [Read more...]
Why Buy One Get One Free Promos are Killing Your Budget
Did you know that the buy one get one free promos are killing your budget? If you don't know this simple trick when shopping the store is winning that game. The stores have marketing groups to come up with promotions and ways to market them to make it sound like a great deal even when it isn't. Here is why this is killing your budget and how to stop it. Why Buy One Get One Free Promos are Killing Your Budget First let's talk the basics of the BOGO sale and what draws you in. The Bogo Sale Let's take a look at one of my local sales papers with a BOGO sale going on. (you can click on the picture to make it larger) What draws you in most? I bet it's the huge saving you see, save $4.49 on oatmeal, save $2.49 on sausage, save $2.49 on jelly, save $4.49 on ground turkey. If you buy those 4 … [Read more...]
Benefits of Green Cleaning
Nobody likes getting sick. Unfortunately, some people become sick much more often than others. Why does this happen? Some of these people have weaker immune systems that make them more susceptible to illnesses that other people can avoid. However, there are a large number of people who become sick every day simply because they put themselves in situations where they are more prone to be exposed to harmful things. The sad truth is that many of these illnesses could have been easily prevented if the people took the necessary precautions. Here are a few simple ways to stay healthy in your home. 1. Floor cleaning chemicals The appearance of a hardwood or tile floor that has just been cleaned is something that is very pleasing to the eye. There is no question about this. However, that … [Read more...]
14 Hacks to Save Money at Save A Lot
I have to tell you one of my favorite places to shop at always been Save-a-Lot and because of this I have learned these 14 hacks to save money at Save a Lot. I love shopping at Save a Lot they have no frills, rock bottom prices AND they take coupons! You can't get any better then that! 14 Hacks to Save Money at Save A Lot Find your store's meat markdown corner - Most Save-a-Lot stores have a small corner of the meat area where they put all the meat markdowns for the day. Get there early because there are normally gone by noon. They are meats are coming close to their sell by date but if you freeze them as soon as you get home they are perfectly good! This allows you to save $2 -$6 more on the already super low meat prices! Find your store's clearance rack - Normally I … [Read more...]
How Full Time Travelers Get Their Mail
I wanted to share that over on Roadschooling with The Frugal Navy Wife this week I answered one fo the biggest questions people seem to have about traveling full time. Many times they are asking because traveling is something they want to do but the logistics of it is holding them back and seeing that there are simple answers seem to help them make up their mind. Whatever the reason here is the answer to the biggest question. Find out how we get out mail while we are on the road plus a few other alternative other families use. How Full Time Travelers Get Their Mail … [Read more...]
Why Would Someone Include Muay Thai on Their Next Vacation
Since people cannot go on vacation all the time, these days are usually well-planned. People spend a lot of time making plans where they will go and what they will do while they are on a vacation. If you are like most people then you are probably doing the same thing, but what you need to remember is that your health should be on the top of the list of priorities. You must use this time to improve your health because when you get back home you will once again be overwhelmed with everyday tasks. Of course, being physically active is one way to boost your health. For many people this doesn’t sound like something fun especially when they are on a holiday, but we must point out that we are talking about physical activity that lasts for 2 or 3 hours per day. This means that you will still have … [Read more...]
Frugal Wedding – Cutting Corners Without Sacrificing Style
Nowadays, an average wedding comes with a price tag of $40,000 that is not my idea of a frugal wedding! Believe it or not, many couples don’t even blink when it comes to spending money on the best venue, the most stylish dress, and the most extravagant decorations. Making your big day more affordable but without sacrificing on style can be done. All you have to is be smart, and not spend money at random; at least not anymore. Here are some practical tips meant to help you have the coolest wedding within a convenient budget. Frugal Wedding - Cutting Corners Without Sacrificing Style Should you plan on cheap Wedding Food? Making sure your guests are satisfied with proper food varieties and beverages doesn’t necessarily mean that you must spend a fortune on the most expensive … [Read more...]