Did you know adding one breakfast for dinner recipe to your menu each week will save you an average of 5-10% each month on your grocery bill (if you aren't having breakfast for dinner already)? We have breakfast for dinner at least once a week, sometimes 2 of the kids beg enough for chocolate chip pancakes. It goes without saying if you don't use protein like sausage and eggs you bill will be even lower but if you do meals like this Easy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Hashbrowns you still save money, and it is well in the words of my 2-year-old ...."Yummy in my Tummy!" Easy Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Hashbrowns This is a simple recipe have the kids help you! Ingredients - 12 oz package of frozen O'Brien style … [Read more...]
What to Stock Up on in August
Ready to stock up on school supplies? If so, you'll want to hit the stores this month! With the start of school right around the corner, this month is the perfect time to do that stocking up. One quick tip about stocking up on school supplies - don't buy just what your child will need to start school. Buy them enough to last the entire year. This way, when they need something halfway through the year, you won't have to pay full price. What to Stock Up on in August One thing to remember about August sales - A lot of states have one tax free shopping date per year during the back to school shopping season. Be sure to take advantage of this date. This month, you'll find sales on all forms of back to school supplies. Stock up on pens, pencils, crayons, paper, craft paper, folders and … [Read more...]
Watermelon Lemonade
One of my favorite drinks on these long hot summer days is a nice cold glass of lemonade. I recently was introduced to strawberry lemonade and after that I have been trying all different flavors. One of my more recent favorites is this Watermelon Lemonade. OF course I love almost anything flavored watermelon (except medicine YUCK!) so I think thats a huge help. This recipe is super simple to put together and great for any get together! Enjoy! Watermelon Lemonade INGREDIENTS 4 cup cubed Seedless Watermelon 1/2 cup Sugar 2 cup Water 1/2 cup Lemon Juice DIRECTIONS Combine sugar and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Stir to dissolve. Allow to cool. Cut up your watermelon into cubes. Place watermelon, sugar syrup and lemon juice in blender. Run until completely … [Read more...]
Homeschooling Farm Unit Study
My kids have a love for farms right now. The animals, how things grow, what the farmer does and more. So I decided to run with that love and make a unit study around it for our homeschool! I base all our unit studies around books, I then match in printables and other items I find and always a field trip. My process for unit studies is very laid back. We start the day by reading a book or two than fill in with activities and printables. I also try and match with TV shows. So here is my list of what we did you can mix and match the way you want. Books 1001 Things to Spot on the Farm – Usborne - This book makes for a great activity and great way to learn new farm words. Farming – Gail Gibbons – Gail Gibbons books are very educational Chickens & Chickens … [Read more...]
Perfect Wines to Take on a Picnic
Summer is here and having a picnic in the park or after a good hike is an excellent way to welcome the change in weather. Tucking a great bottle of wine to enjoy in your bag to share with that someone special is a great way to set the tone for a relaxing afternoon. Whether you are picnicking with your besties or that person that brings a smile to your eyes, here are some suggestions on the perfect wine to take on a picnic. Perfect Wines to Take on a Picnic New Age, white blend. New Age is not like any other white wine on the market. It has carbon dioxide added which is not present in the natural fermentation. It makes this wine a little bubbly and oh so refreshing. You can serve it two ways and one of which is quite unique for a wine. Pour New Age over ice and squeeze half a lime … [Read more...]
Nextbook Flexx 11 Windows Tablet – Work on the go!
It seems more and more I am working on the go. Getting on the road that will only increase! Carrying around my bulky laptop isn’t an option really and my phone just isn’t cutting it. So when I got the chance to check out the Nextbook Flexx 11 Windows Tablet with keyboard I was SOOO excited! The Nextbook is slim and small enough to fit in my purse but big enough to get my work done without having to squint like I do on my phone! It is also small enough to fin in my purse (which was a Christmas gift from hubby 2 years ago!) I can still fit in the diapers and wipes! It has many features I like, such as the light up keyboard. I need it many times, I work late at night and don’t like to keep the light on and keep hubby up so with the light up keyboard I can turn the light … [Read more...]
Taco Casserole Recipe
My family loves tacos. Even my kids. They have their preferences some like more cheese than meat, some like sour cream others don't. So I'm always looking for fresh takes on tacos so it's not the same meal all the time. This Taco Casserole is AMAZING! Ingredients: Directions: … [Read more...]
How to Get the Best Deal when Shopping Online
Shopping online has become very popular especially around the holiday season. This is mostly of connivance, whether it be not having to fight the crowds in store, ease of finding the items you are looking for, having it delivered right to your door, not having the store near you, or whatever your reason might be, it doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the great deals and savings you find in store just for the connivance of shopping online. There are 5 steps and I am going to explain each one to you. How to Get the Best Deal when Shopping Online Comparative Shopping First you want to find what it is you are going to purchase. Once you have the item, search around to see if there is a better price at another store. This may sound like a lot of work but it is as simple as taking the … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things Lifeguards Think You Need to Know This Summer!
Summer time means heat, and that generally means tanning and cooling off at the beach. Any beach is a great spot to kick back during the summer weather for sports, swimming or even cookouts. But lifeguards are trying to protect you in more ways than one, here are the top 5 tips they think you need to know when hitting the beach this summer. Top 5 Things Lifeguards Think You Need to Know This Summer! While swimming you always need to be aware of rip tides and rip currents. If you find yourself stuck in one, don't struggle against it, as is everyone's first instinct. To safely get back to shore you need to swim parallel to the shore line to escape the pull of the tide. A tip to avoid the rip currents all together is to avoid areas where marine debris is moving outward and the water is … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Get FREE Diapers!
Diapers are expensive! The average family will spend close to $2,500 per kid while they are in diapers! OUCH! So lessen that cost by scoring some free diapers! Here are 5 area to score free diapers! 5 Ways to Get FREE Diapers! 1. Free Sample Packs - Many companies offer free sample packs of their diapers to get you hooked! Here are my top 4 favorites! Seventh Generation – They’ll send you 2 diapers free. Best of all they are organic cloth diapers. Honest Company – You get 7 free diapers and 10 free wipes! Simply Right – While they are currently under a revamp they offer up to 5 diapers in a free pack. Little Huggies – Get a free sample when your register. 2. Pampers and Huggies Make sure to join the Pamers Gifts to Grow Program and the Huggies Reward … [Read more...]
Free Summer Schedule Printable
Summer is busy, fun, and can be crazy and stressful. Vacation, summer learnings, kids home all day, and lots to. Kids want to take advantage of the time off and do EVERYTHING. Mom's just want to relax and soak up the sun rays (well at least I do!) So to help keep you on track I have a free Summer Scheduler here! Scroll down to get yours This gives you 3 spots each day. One for your must-do's like car inspections or due dates for bills. a Second for your fun things, like balloon fights, popsicle, beach days ect. The third spot is for menu planning! Stop the 'What's for dinner?' questions and plan ahead! Download this free printable and print it for any many weeks as you need! Keep your sanity this summer! Get your FREE Summer Scheduler … [Read more...]
Reader’s My Worst Mommy Moment – England Edition!
I recently shared My Worst Mommy Moment. After 4 kids the 4th one really did me in! Not to long after that I had reader Quimby email me her worst mommy moment. She was out of the country! oh my if tops mine and she has been gracious enough to let me share her story. Read her Worst mommy moment - England Version below. If you would like to share your worst mommy moment please email me at [email protected] with subject 'Worst Mommy Moment' I won't share it without your permission! I would love to hear it even if you don't want me to share it! Reader's My Worst Mommy Moment - England Edition! Back in 2010, when my children were 4 years old and 22 months old, we went to England with husband's parents. Already you're thinking, "What? You went overseas with your in-laws?" … [Read more...]