by Kati Kiefer | Aug 21, 2019 | DIY
We all know that I have boys…smelly, stinky boys and in order to survive another car trip I needed to find the best car air freshener. On our recent car trip, we decided to stop for dinner and then get back on the road. A half hour later…it...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 21, 2019 | Disney
They say that some of the best things in life are free, and this applies to Walt Disney World as well! The same place that has you exit each ride through a gift shop has so much value packed into every ticket price at no additional charge! Disney offers so many extra...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 21, 2019 | Spend Less
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 their shuttles to and from the airport, and with rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft available in...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 20, 2019 | Spend Less
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 have last longer and therefore stretching your dollar. The longer your things last, the...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 19, 2019 | Spend Less
Doesn’t it seem like everyone you know is taking a vacation? When you’re on a tight budget, it can feel like everyone else is traveling and seeing the world, except for you! The truth is that you don’t have to have a high paying job or go into debt to be able to...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 17, 2019 | Couponing
If you have a small space to begin with, then your own food storage ideas are probably already maxed out. If you don’t think you have room for more, think again! Even if you’re tight on space, there are still some ways you can have a significant stockpile with these...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 16, 2019 | Spend Less
If you were tempted to splurge while at home, just wait till you’re on vacation! While you’re on break, the last thing on your mind is how much money is left in your wallet until there is none. Vacations are not that far out of reach, even if you are working on a...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 16, 2019 | Disney
A Walt Disney World vacation can be expensive, especially for families. Between airfare, park tickets, dining, accommodations, souvenirs, and everything else, your trip to the happiest place on earth can turn into a huge hole in your wallet. However, you don’t...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 15, 2019 | Budgeting
When it comes to budgeting, sometimes we make it harder than it has to be. Here’s the thing, a good budget will not only tell your money where to go but help you stay on track, so you don’t overspend. While it is good practice to track your spending anyway, a...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 15, 2019 | Budgeting
We’ve all been there before. Your credit card statement is staring you in the face and your checking account is just cents from zero. It happens. Time to revisit the household budget. And then you get mad at yourself for allowing your finances to get in this awful...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 14, 2019 | Spend Less
When you think of the cost of being healthy, some things that might come to mind are gym memberships, organic foods, vitamins, and other expensive workout programs. While these are in fact ways to incorporate a healthy lifestyle into your everyday life, they are not...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 14, 2019 | Disney
Having an annual pass to Disney World is a cheaper way to experience the magic and wonders of Disney whenever you want. We have been Disney World annual pass holders for 3 years. Sometimes we go over to one of the parks just for the evening to do a couple quick rides...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 13, 2019 | Spend Less
So, the wedding is over, and you’re ready for the honeymoon But wait! It’s far more expensive than you originally intended for it to be! Don’t let this happen to you. Your honeymoon is supposed to be a special time between you and your spouse, so the last thing you...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 13, 2019 | Budgeting
The idea of creating and sticking to a budget probably sounds pretty straightforward. All you have to do is make a plan for where you want your money to go and then stick to it. Sounds pretty simple, right? Don’t make these mistakes when starting your budgeting...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 12, 2019 | Spend Less
Healthcare these days can be a nightmare. 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 from a headache it causes. But through all the decisions and choices, there are some things...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 12, 2019 | Couponing
One way to make sure that you will use the coupons you spent time acquiring is by getting yourself organized. And that begins with how you are storing coupons. There is nothing worse than heading to the store only to later realize you forgot a coupon for something you...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 9, 2019 | Disney
As an annual pass holder, I will be the first to tell you that I could spend an entire day in each of the parks, then go back to the same park for the second day and STILL not experience everything at that park. Disney vacation deals are there, you just need to...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 9, 2019 | Spend Less
I always joke with my husband that when we walk into the dollar store, armed with a couple one dollar bills, that we feel RICH! 🙂 But there are definitely items at Dollar Stores that, while only $1, are too expensive and can be purchased cheaper elsewhere. Consumer...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 7, 2019 | Disney
A vacation to the happiest place on earth comes with a big price tag, and unless you win a free trip, there aren’t many ways to vacation at Disney for free. There are so many ways you can save money, get great deals, and ways to stretch every dollar on things to do in...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 3, 2019 | Couponing
We all want to be helping needy families in time. Especially this time of year when there is a chill in the air and it seems so sad that kids could be going to bed hungry or not receive anything for Christmas. When you use coupons, you can not only save money on all...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 2, 2019 | Meal Planning
How to organize recipes for your meal planning purposes can be just as important as meal planning itself. Since meal planning can be an excellent way to save money and keep your family from eating out, it’s important to be organized. However, sitting down at the...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 2, 2019 | Spend Less
It may seem like an impossible task to organize a home and keep it organized. Though it would be ideal to invest in the perfect “Pinterest worthy” organizational contraption, it is not always financially reasonable. I’m looking for cheap storage....
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 2, 2019 | Disney
When it comes to visiting the most magical place on earth, your Disney Magic Kingdom tickets are probably going to be one of the top most expensive parts of your trip. Park tickets can sometimes run guests anywhere from $600 or more depending on how many are in your...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 1, 2019 | 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 | Aug 1, 2019 | Couponing
Hurricane Irma just blew through my home town and most of the West Coast of Florida. People were without power for many days. My parents were without power for 5 days and they lost everything inside their refrigerator. Many people posted images of their refrigerators...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 1, 2019 | Budgeting
When creating personal budget categories for your family, most people will start by either revisiting a previous budget they put together or by making a list of all their bills to figure out where money needs to be distributed. Budgets that are created based solely on...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 31, 2019 | 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 | Jul 31, 2019 | 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 | Jul 30, 2019 | 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 | Jul 28, 2019 | 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...
