by Kati Kiefer | Sep 22, 2020 | 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 | Sep 22, 2020 | Disney
We all know how expensive a trip to the happiest place on earth can be, but when you are trying to add money to your Disney vacation account, it can be hard. When it comes to a Disney vacation, you could be looking at spending a thousand dollars or more on your trip....
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 22, 2020 | 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 | Sep 21, 2020 | 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 | Sep 21, 2020 | Disney
Are you looking for some Disney vacation deals? As a Floridian and a Disney lover, I am always looking for a great Disney deal. 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...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 21, 2020 | Spend Less
A no spending month might sound like more hassle than it’s worth. If you have a difficult time controlling your spending, a no spend month challenge might sound like setting yourself up to fail. One of the biggest reasons most people won’t do it is because they’re too...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 20, 2020 | 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 | Sep 20, 2020 | 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 | Sep 19, 2020 | 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 | Sep 19, 2020 | Disney
As an annual pass holder, we visit the parks A LOT! Sure the yearly pass helps get us into the park (because we don't have to buy tickets each time), but I always use Disney Gift Cards to buy our annual passes so I can save on the cost. Did you know that you can earn...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 19, 2020 | 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 18, 2020 | 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 | Sep 18, 2020 | Disney
Getting Disney souvenirs inside any of the Disney parks is where you will spend the most amount of money! I realize sometimes you want to take a small piece of the magic from Disney World, it’s only natural to want to pick up a souvenir to remember your trip. Plus,...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 18, 2020 | 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 | Sep 17, 2020 | 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 17, 2020 | Disney
If you are planning a trip to Disney, you are probably going to want to find other things to do near Disney World. However, you may want to take a look at things to do near Disney World. While Disney is a magical place, there are so many other attractions and places...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 17, 2020 | 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 16, 2020 | Disney
Looking forward to some Disney trips? Part of enjoying your Disney trips in a budget-friendly way is having all of your travel essentials before you enter the park. Disney parks have everything you could ever dream of to make your experience magical. However, some of...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 16, 2020 | 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 15, 2020 | 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 15, 2020 | 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 | Sep 15, 2020 | 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 14, 2020 | 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 14, 2020 | 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 14, 2020 | 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 | Sep 13, 2020 | 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 13, 2020 | Disney
Are you looking for things to do in Disney World that are worth the “extra money” or a “splurge”? Well, I've got some ideas for you! A vacation to the happiest place on earth comes with a big price tag, and unless you win a free trip, there...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 13, 2020 | 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 | Sep 12, 2020 | 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 12, 2020 | Disney
A Disney World vacation is an experience unlike any other. If you’re not careful, your trip to Disney could cost more than all the future trips you may take combined! A trip to Disney can drain your bank account without you even noticing! Between the treats throughout...
