by Kati Kiefer | Sep 16, 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 | Sep 14, 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 | Sep 13, 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 | Sep 12, 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 | Sep 11, 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 | Sep 11, 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 | Sep 10, 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 | Sep 9, 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 | Sep 9, 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 | Sep 8, 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 | Sep 8, 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 | Sep 7, 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 | Sep 6, 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 | Sep 5, 2021 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
Have you ever run out of a soft scrub cleaner and needed it like…now? When I get to cleaning my home, I'm like a madwoman and there's no stopping me. I want to get it all done without any interruptions. Just leave me alone so I can get the job done so I can get...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 5, 2021 | Spend Less
Want to become a super saver so you have more money in your bank account each day? Being a super saver is also known as being frugal. And 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...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 5, 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 | Sep 3, 2021 | Recipes
If you're sick, then you'll love these tea recipes for colds. And since days are getting shorter, nights are getting cooler and you start swapping your daily frozen drink for another one of life's simple pleasures: a nice hot cup of tea. You boil the water, pour it in...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 3, 2021 | Freebies
Did you know that you can get lots of Birthday Restaurant FREEbies? Most require that you join the companies email list, but there are plenty that allow you to show your Driver's License on your birthday day OR during your birthday month! That means these Birthday...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 3, 2021 | Spend Less
Looking to trim your cell phone bill? You've come to the right place. Remember when cell phones used to be simple flip phones that you could fit in your pocket? Now, it is rare to see someone who is not carrying a smartphone in their pocket, if it will even fit in...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 2, 2021 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
Did you know I LOVE disinfectant spray? I do. It's a simple reason really. It totally destroys germs, and the cold and flu bugs. Why wouldn't I love it?! Seeing that I have 4 kids who seem to get to get sick every cold and flu season, I try to keep those germs out of...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 2, 2021 | Cleaning and Organizing, Meal Planning
I hate wasting food. How about you? I can remember a time in our lives where I used to spend more than $1,000 each month for groceries. I told myself that I had a big family, so the cost was justified. We easily dropped $250 or more each week on groceries without...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 1, 2021 | Spend Less
How do you feel about pet ownership? A few years ago a Mommy friend of mine posted this Facebook Status Update on December 26: “Survived another Christmas without giving in to getting a Wii or another animal. Whew! How long can we make it?” And she is...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 31, 2021 | Budgeting
Whether you're trying to pay off debt or just getting your financial life in order, we all need an emergency savings fund or a rainy day fund. Emergency funds are so essential for our financial security. When a financial crisis and unexpected expenses occur, instead...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 31, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're heading on a road trip soon, then you need these tips for a road trip! Road trips can be a fun way to bond with family and friends and it can also be a less expensive way to travel. While a plane ride may get you from North Carolina to Florida in a matter of...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 30, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you'll be renting a car any time in the future, you'll need to know these tips for cheap car rentals. When you’re on a vacation or business trip, the last thing you want to worry about is how you are going to get from the airport to your hotel. Many hotels have...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 29, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're heading on your next vacation, then you need to learn these ways to save on hotels. Because saving money on vacation is important. Just think, if you been tempted to splurge while at home, just wait till you’re on vacation! Plus, while you’re on vacation,...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 28, 2021 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
I went years only using liquid laundry detergent. I never realized that a powder detergent could be just effective and store longer than their liquid counterpart. Since powder detergent is easier to travel with than liquid, I decided it would be convenient to make one...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 28, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you've never traveled by train, I've got the best train traveling tips to peak your interest in this old way of travel. One of the downsides to road trips is that someone has to do the driving, and the driver rarely gets to see all the sights along the way! If you...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 27, 2021 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
What is the best liquid laundry detergent ever? Everyone has their favorite and unfortunately every single one has a pretty large price tag on it. The cost just adds to the torture since laundry is the never-ending chore. I was in need of a cheap homemade laundry...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 27, 2021 | Budgeting
Budgeting can seem hopeless when you're not making enough money, but that is even more reason to create one! It doesn’t matter if you’ve lost your job, you have too much debt, or you just don’t make enough money, either way, the bills still need to be paid. When there...
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