This post is sponsored by The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). All opinions are 100% my own. See easyhomemeals.com for more recipes & tips I know if you are like me then saving money when you go food shopping is at the top of your list. Having a family can be so expensive these days but does not have to be. I will be the first to admit that I read all the ads and look for the best deals around and that is why I always shop at Giant Eagle. I am very impressed how my food dollar goes so much further when I shop at and purchase Giant Eagle brand products. We love having our family and friends over for impromptu party or game night get together. Giant Eagle has an amazing frozen food isle. We always keep plenty of Giant Eagle frozen pizzas and Giant Eagle frozen soft pretzels on hand for such occasions. This occasion is for the College Basketball Tournaments. Since, I am always shopping at Giant Eagle, It is a no brainer to pop the frozen pizzas and f

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OREOChocolate #CollectiveBias Did you know that OREO has a special flavored candy bar made with crunchy bits of OREO + mint creme filling + rich Milka chocolate candy? YUM! These OREO Mint Chocolate Candy Bars have delicious bits of OREO Cookie mixed in smooth, mint flavored creme filling and are coated in European Milka chocolate candy. You will want to be sure to stop by Walmart and pick a few of these OREO Chocolate King Size Bars while they are on Rollback for only $1! While you are in store at Walmart picking up your $1 Rollback OREO chocolate candy bars, be sure to look and see if your store has the demo going on for the 1 Million Sample giveaway. During Easter weekend* participating Walmart stores are giving away these bars while supplies last. *March 29 - April 1 Check the demo locator below to see if your local Walmart is participating! Your browser does not sup

The benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV) are too plentiful to list. Apple cider vinegar contains powerful antioxidants and it's been a trusted home remedy for centuries.  My mom recommends ACV for whatever ails you.  She's one of those who can drink that magical ACV tonic of water, honey and ACV.  Me?  Notsomuch.  I have tried several times but I just can't do it. Rather than focus on the health benefits of ACV, I decided to share some beauty uses.  It's amazing how one ingredient can make be used for so many things.  I should clarify I used Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar for each of these.  1.  Relaxing Bath:   Add 1/2 cup ACV, 1 cup Epsom salts and your favorite essential oil to your bath for a soothing, relaxing bath. 2.  Teeth Whitener :  1/2 cup ACV and 1/2 cup water.  Gargle after brushing 3. Sugar Scrub:   Mix 1 tsp. ACV and 1/2 cup sugar.  Can be used on face and makes a soothing lip scrub Apple cider vinegar contains powerful antioxidants  4.  Fa

Now that you've seen Black Panther , you are ready for the next installment in the Marvel Studios slate...  Avengers: Infinity War . An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe. Avengers: Infinity War  hits theaters in April but here's a teaser trailer just for you!  Like AVENGERS on Facebook: Avengers Follow AVENGERS on Twitter: @Avengers Follow AVENGERS on Instagram: Avengers AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR opens in theaters everywhere on April 27th!

Just in time for Easter, the official trailer for Paul, Apostle of Christ Movie is here! On March 23, experience the epic story of two men whose faith challenged an empire. PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST​ is the story of two men. Luke, as a friend and physician, risks his life when he ventures into the city of Rome to visit Paul, who is held captive in Nero’s darkest, bleakest prison cell. But Nero is determined to rid Rome of Christians, and does not flinch from executing them in the grisliest ways possible. Before Paul’s death sentence can be enacted, Luke resolves to write another book, one that details the beginnings of “The Way” and the birth of what will come to be known as the church. Bound in chains, Paul’s struggle is internal. He has survived so much—floggings, shipwreck, starvation, stoning, hunger and thirst, cold and exposure—yet as he waits for his appointment with death, he is haunted by the shadows of his past misdeeds. Alone in the dark, he wonders if he has been forgott

ICE DRAGON: LEGEND OF THE BLUE DAISIES debuts in U.S. movie theaters for a two-day event on Saturday, March 24th at 12:55 p.m. and Monday, March 26th at 6:30 p.m. (all local times). ICE DRAGON: LEGEND OF THE BLUE DAISIES is based on a short story by Canadian director and producer Bruce Stacey, his faith-based adventure features the voice talents of Rheal Rees (Melody), Justin Debé (Leif) and Bill Bray (Nicholai). My kids are huge fans of animated movies and they are looking forward to this exclusive release.  Best thing is that it is being held during their Spring Break!   The family-friendly story of “Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies” is coming to cinemas nationwide on March 24 and 26 only . Moviegoers of all ages will enjoy this thrilling adventure, along with the short film and music video. You can get tickets at FathomEvents.com. Check out the trailer.  Click here to purchase your tix: http://bit.ly/2oFBt5P

Easter is almost here and we are so excited because our church holds their annual Easter Egg Hunt and our Sunday School Children's Easter Program.   I love seeing the little ones come to church in their Easter Sunday suits and dresses and super shiny, patent leather shoes.  There's always that one kid who didn't quite memorize their Easter speech and a parent on the front pew helping guide them along.   We have a tradition of gifting the kids with Easter baskets and although our pastor loads them up with sugary sweets, the kids know they're getting at least one book from me.  For the longest I thought it was the parents who were the most excited but each year it amazes me how excited the kids get to get a book of their very own. What do you put in your child's Easter basket? What about you?  What do you put in your child's Easter basket?  Here are some great books from National Geographic Kids I'm sure any kid would love to receive. Somebunny L

I've been raving about my Instant Pot but now I have a new favorite... the Air Fryer.   O M G This thing is amazing!  I don't know why I was so late to the Air Fryer craze but I am so glad I am finally onboard.   I've been talking about getting one and then after my aunt posted pics of her new air fryer, that was it off to Best Buy I went.   I wasn't sure how big of a unit I would need but I figured the 2.5 liter would suffice.  I chose the Chefman Express.  It was priced on the shelves for $85 but online for $75.99 and my local store matched the price AND I had my Swagbucks Best Buy QR code so I got 500 SBs + 2 SBs for every dollar spent so that's another 170 SBs.  So, after discounts, my air fryer ended up costing me less than the sale price.  Woohoo! There were some fancy ones on the shelves with digital display but after checking the reviews I figured since I don't fry much this model would suffice. When I think of fried foods, I think

March 8th is recognized International Women's Day . The 2018 Theme for National Women’s History Month is “ Nevertheless, She Persisted: Honoring Women Who Fight All Forms of Discrimination Against Women .” "She Persisted".  Sound familiar?  This year the National Women's History Project has selected a distinguished group of women to be honored.  Women who persisted.  Check out inspirational quotes from some of the honorees. Geraldine Ferraro (1935-2011) Politician/First Woman Major Party VP Candidate and Human Rights Activist "My desk drawer is filled with all kinds of prayers" Elizabeth Peratrovich (Kaaxal-gat) (1911-1958) Political Activist for Alaska Natives, Spearheaded First Anti-Discrimination Law, USA “I would not have expected that I, who am barely out of savagery, would have to remind gentlemen with 5,000 years of recorded civilization behind them, of our Bill of Rights.” Jill Moss Greenberg Women’s/Civil Rights Activist * "ext

Turn your St. Patrick’s Day celebration into a chance to enjoy Irish heritage with hearty foods and a lively atmosphere. When it’s the one day each year it’s acceptable to pinch non-conforming friends and family, it’d be a shame not to go all out. These few simple tips can help you put together the perfect party to revel in all things green – and tasty. Decorate with purpose. Everyone knows that green is the color of the day, but go one step further by incorporating it into different items. Banners and streamers work fine, but setting out green candles or even adorning your light fixtures with green bulbs can help you take an extra step forward. Create active fun. Instead of limiting your guests to dining and conversation, plan some simple activities to help the fun flow. Games like a “treasure hunt” for gold coins, limerick-writing competitions or even just turning up Irish-themed music can help get the party started. Eat festively. Turn your party’s food and drinks into true

The digital rewards site Swagbucks is offering big payouts during their "Swago: Spring Edition" promotion, which runs from now through Monday, March 12th at 9am PT!  Swago is just like bingo, but in this case you're filling out squares as you earn points on their site for doing things you already do online. If you're thinking of trying Swagbucks, this is a great chance to learn all about how the site works and earn bonus points while doing it, meaning you can get more gift cards faster. Here are a few tips: Each square on your Swago Board will contain an action item to complete. They can be anything from getting a search win, completing a survey, or just visiting one of our popular stores!   Once you complete the action item in a particular square the square will change color signifying the action item is complete.   You have until 12pm PT/3pm ET on Monday, March 12th to mark off as many squares as possible so use your time wisely.   Be mindful of the patter

Nick's paw-some pups are back to save the day in PAW Patrol: Sea Patrol, available on DVD March 6, 2018. In the newest DVD collection, the PAW Patrol gear up for some underwater crime fighting and problem solving. On these six nautical adventures, including two double-length tails, the heroic pups suit up and doggie paddle their way through some daring deep-sea missions like saving a shark, rescuing a baby octopus, supporting the town pier and more. Produced by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Media Distribution, PAW Patrol: Sea Patrol will be available on DVD March 6, 2018, for the suggested retail price of $10.99. PAW Patrol: Sea Patrol contains the following episodes: Pups Save a Baby Octopus - When a baby octopus gets separated from its mother and sinks the Flounder, the Sea Patrol must save the day. Pups Save a Shark - Hoping to have the whole beach to himself, Humdinger makes a robotic shark to scare everyone away. Pups Save the Pier

Want some extra boost for your budget this month? If you haven't tried Swagbucks before, you can get a bonus $3 for signing up as my referral in March. Swagbucks is a rewards site where you earn points (called SB) for things you're probably doing online already, like searching, watching videos, discovering deals, and taking surveys. Then you take those points and exchange them for gift cards to places like Amazon, Starbucks, Walmart, Target, or PayPal cash . When you sign up through me, you can earn an additional $3 bonus! Here's how: 1. Sign up using this link 2. Earn 300 SB total before 4/1/18. You'll get a $3 (300 SB) bonus for it! 3. If you want even more bonuses, you'll get a $10 (1000 SB rebate) bonus for making your first shop purchase! That's in addition to the SB you earn for every dollar you spend.  That's it. It's super easy, and Swagbucks is for real. I use it myself, and I've earned tons of gift cards to all of my favorite

  Recently a friend of mine and her husband divorced.  It's been tough on all the kids but especially the younger ones.  I've watched on the sidelines as he and his ex navigate this phase of their relationship and applaud them both for how they are handling this breakup and the change in their family dynamics. I'm not sure how things work in other states but in our state whenever a couple with children divorces they are required to take a court mandated parenting class.  The course is designed to help the family work through the impending changes in the family structure. Many thanks to the Cadence Group for providing this book for review Relationships can be difficult at times and sometimes couples aren't able to reconcile and divorce may be the best option for them but how do you explain this to your kids?  The book, Family Changes: Explaining Divorce to Children , does a great job sharing a difficult topic in a child-friendly manner.  The paperback has a l

Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway. If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller/FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days on the same blog, you are not eligible to win. Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Funny how certain songs form the soundtrack of our lives. The song I Can Only Imagine  is one such tune for me.  It was a trying time for me as I was undergoing fertility treatments.  I was a wreck.  The stress was taking a toll on me physically AND emotionally.   I Can Onl

Bibles make great gifts.  Each year my church gifts graduating seniors with an engraved Bible.  My husband received his over 30 years ago and he STILL has that Bible and reads from it daily.  When my kids were born my mom entrusted me with the family Children's Bible.  She purchased it in the 1970s from a door to door salesman.  It's a family treasure full of our family's genealogical history.  I hope to gift our family Bible to my children and grandchildren someday.  Do you remember your first Bible?  I can't say I do but I remember the first Bible I ever loved.  It was the Children's Book of Bible Stories .  A Jehovah's Witness gifted it to me when I was a kid.  This was the first book of Bible stories I gifted to each of my children.  Now they're older and have Bibles of their own but this book of Bible stories was their first.  God's Little Lambs My First Bible is a wonderful book of Bible stories for little ones.  In addition to being a cute b

Time to pull your fave green shirt out of the closet. Yep, St. Patty's Day will soon be here. Hurry though, unlike Valentine's Day and Easter, the shopping days for St. Patrick's Day are few.  How will you celebrate the holiday? Check out our list of fave things to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.   1. Parades   2. Beer...green beer   3. Shamrocks   4. Don't Pinch Me I'm Wearing Green   5. Corned Beef Parades Mother Nature has wrecked havoc in one of the most notable St. Patrick's Day parade routes. Boston has seen a record-setting amount of snow so much that the local government is calling on citizens to help clear the parade route. Massive piles of snow won't stop revelers in their annual celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Way to go Boston! Another famed St. Patrick's Day parade is the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day parade in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Hot Springs boasts the annual parade along a road Ripley's Be