by Kati Kiefer | Jan 24, 2021 | Meal Planning
Meal planning can be an overwhelming process if you aren’t sure where to start especially if you're looking for meal plans your family will love. If you’re feeling clueless when it comes to the groceries you’re bringing home, you’re in good company. Many people end up...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 22, 2021 | Meal Planning
Are you ready for a boost to your meal planning with these free meal planning apps? Meal planning can sometimes feel like an art form that you cannot master. Meal planning apps to the rescue! Whether you are trying to find meals to fit your diet, lifestyle, or feeding...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 22, 2021 | Spend Less
What would you do if you had an extra $10,000 (yes, TEN GRAND) in your pocket today? Just think of what an additional $10,000 a year could do for your family. A few simple changes in your shopping habits can really add up to some BIG savings. With these how to save...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 21, 2021 | Spend Less
So you may have seen those silly 365 Day Money Saving Challenge, and they sound all glamorous (but this penny challenge is different!). When they say “Save Over $1,000 this year!”…but is it really feasible? When you look at the nitty gritty detials...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 19, 2021 | Meal Planning
Whether you are trying to commit to eating at home more, or just want to cut down on your cook time, meal prepping is one of the best ways to help you out in the kitchen. When life gets crazy, I can be sure that I’ll still have a way to get dinner on the table in just...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 19, 2021 | Spend Less
Need to reduce car insurance rates? Well, then read on. So, you’ve bought a car, and everything seems great. It gets you from A to B, has excellent gas mileage, and is the perfect color for your personality! And then suddenly you get hit with crazy high car insurance...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 18, 2021 | Meal Planning
Healthy families require healthy food. So eating healthy and staying on a budget is no easy feat. In fact, most people complain that eating healthy is just not possible with their budget. That’s where a Meal Plan is the game-changer for healthy families. Because you...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 17, 2021 | Meal Planning
We all know that we try to save more on our grocery bill since groceries are expensive. If you have a large family, this can be especially true. If you are trying to save more on your weekly or monthly food bill, a fundamental strategy is proper meal planning. When...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 16, 2021 | Meal Planning
You would create a daily or weekly to-do list to help you stay on track for the week, so why wouldn’t you make healthy plans for eating? Meal planning can not only help you stay on track while trying to eat healthy, but it can help you save time and money in the...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 16, 2021 | Spend Less
It happens every week…another store closes and you hope it's going to have some crazy real deals that you can get before they close their doors. In fact, this past week, Winn Dixie announced that they are closing 22 stores by March 25th. Six stores are closing...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 15, 2021 | Meal Planning
When it comes to taking care of my family, I thought creating large family meal plans would take forever. One of the most challenging jobs I have is trying to find a creative solution for dinner each night that I can actually cook. Then, once I’ve finally come up with...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 15, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Do you know how to save money on groceries to the max? I've always believed that the grocery budget is one of the most flexible categories in your budget. Despite it being so flexible, our grocery budget is often one of the highest line items in our budget as well, so...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 14, 2021 | Meal Planning
Sometimes food gets a little bit complicated and you need the best meal prep ideas for picky eaters in order to meal plan successfully. When your food preferences don’t match the people you cook for, things can get challenging. And that’s when you can use some picky...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 14, 2021 | Spend Less
Want the secret to living simply? Less than half of all households don’t have at least three month’s worth of savings. Out of all the homes that don’t, 89% are employed, and 25% make incomes between $56,000 to $91,000 each year! I can tell you there is never a bad...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 13, 2021 | Spend Less
Looking for ways to keep stretching your dollar? Well you've come to the right place. Saving money isn’t always about how to find deals on clothing or how to save on your energy bills, although those are all good things. Many times, it’s about making the things you...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 12, 2021 | Meal Planning
What busy moms really need is stress-free meal prep. If you’re a busy mom or dad, then here’s your guide to stop stressing about your dinner menu. When it comes to getting dinner on the table, I’ll do just about anything to make it go by faster. With little ones...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 12, 2021 | Spend Less
Want to be a saver? My grandmother was one of the most frugal people I knew. She knew how to stretch a dollar and pinch a penny by necessity and by choice. She made being a saver look so easy! The lessons I learned from her growing up not only shaped me into the...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 11, 2021 | Meal Planning
If you are going to be making some freezer meals, then you’ll need these freezer meal prep tools! After a long day of keeping up with your kid’s crazy schedule, cleaning the house, and running errands, the last thing on your mind is getting dinner on the table....
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 10, 2021 | Meal Planning, Recipes
We are all in need of recipes to use up leftovers. I hate cleaning out the fridge (but not nearly as much as the bathroom) because it’s such a chore. I toss out any expired food or drinks that I might have been missed at the end of every month. This is an even more...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 10, 2021 | Spend Less
Want to be a super saver but don't know where to start? Frugality is often confused with being poor or cheap and spending only the minimum. But I've found that living a frugal life isn't about sacrificing and feeling deprived. Being frugal is learning to live smarter...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 9, 2021 | Meal Planning
If you need to learn how to meal plan from your pantry, then you are in the right place! Last month, the James and I found ourselves frequently “treating” ourselves to a dinner out. It was a rough month for our budget. Our spending had gotten a little out of hand, and...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 8, 2021 | Meal Planning
If you are curious if you should start meal planning, you’ll be surprised that there are many meal planning benefits! It’s so much more than just knowing what you’ll have for dinner each night. When you start meal planning, it’s weird how a little piece of paper can...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 8, 2021 | DIY, Recipes, Trim Healthy Mama, Valentine's Day
Have you ever enjoyed biting into your own creation of DIY Chocolate Covered Strawberries? The hard outer chocolate exterior melds with the sweet juicy strawberry on the inside. It's a little bit of heaven right here on earth! Years ago my Mom and I would take the...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 7, 2021 | Meal Planning
Are you ready for an easy no plan meal planning guide? Sounds funny, doesn’t it? But this is what I call a no plan meal plan. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just don’t have any time to sit down and do those freezer cooking marathons, family calendars, and all...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 6, 2021 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
Grocery stores, department stores, and even pharmacies have entire aisles dedicated to cleaning solutions even green cleaning products. But they are expensive! There are so many reasons why you may want to start making your homemade natural cleaning products, even if...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 6, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
It's hard to find cheap spring break trips for families…but I've got the best ideas to get your spring break trip started! Spring break is right around the corner so it's time to break out the bathing suits and sunscreen! And you might be looking to do something...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 4, 2021 | Freebies, Spend Less
Redbox is one of my favorite ways to rent movies. Keep reading to learn about Redbox free movie codes. You can find a Redbox kiosk on nearly every street corner. There are over 38,000 kiosks across the US offering lower prices and more convenience than other rental...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 4, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you are looking at how to save on your spring break vacations, then I've got some tips for you! Spring break is one of the largest travel seasons of the whole year. With students ranging from elementary all the way up to college age off all at one time, competition...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 3, 2021 | Spend Less
Every day there is something in our home that requires cleaning, and as a result, we use up a lot of cleaning solutions and supplies. Those dusters, wipes, and sprays cost a LOT and since they don't last forever, it's a vicious cycle that can waste money. These cheap...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 2, 2021 | Spend Less
Healthcare these days can be a nightmare especially when we all need to save money on healthcare. Then there's the confusing choices. What policy should you choose? How can you save the most money? What is covered? It’s like a maze that almost makes you need a doctor...
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