by Kati Kiefer | Nov 13, 2019 | Disney
While I highly recommend that you try all of the delicious food that Disney World dining has to offer, it does come at a high cost. For most, it might not be feasible to indulge in a ridiculous priced Mickey shaped pretzel or Dole Whip Ice Cream. If the price is...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 12, 2019 | Christmas
Hanukkah and Christmas are two very special holidays. Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday, and I look forward to the holiday season each and every year. Just a few short years ago was the first year I'd ever celebrated Hanukkah with friends who are Jewish. Our...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 12, 2019 | 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 | Nov 12, 2019 | Budgeting, Featured Articles
What would you do if you had an extra $10,000 (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. Find out how to save Ten Grand...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 11, 2019 | Spend Less
Gift Baskets For Women! Looking for a great Mother's Day Gift Idea? We've got easy and affordable Gift Basket for Women ideas that won't break the bank! Most of these items can be found at your local dollar store or Walmart! Use your creativity and your knowledge of...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 11, 2019 | Christmas
Do you have a Christmas Eve dinner? We didn't use to, but our family loves to eat and so our Christmas Eve dinner has become just as fun as our Christmas Day dinner. As the Christmas holiday gets closer, the presents are almost wrapped, the stockings are hung by the...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 10, 2019 | DIY
Grocery stores, department stores, and even pharmacies have entire aisles dedicated to cleaning solutions. Even the Dollar Tree carries them! There are so many reasons why you may want to start making your cleaning solutions, even if you don’t live off the grid away...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 10, 2019 | Christmas
We all would like to have lots of money in the bank, but maybe having a nicely padded Christmas Savings Account would be a great start! This is one of the tips included in my Jump-Start Your Savings Guide (10 easy exercises that'll make you $500 over the next 30...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 9, 2019 | Couponing
Did you know that food is the third largest household expense families spend money on? Even the thriftiest people are still averaging a spending of $568 per month. Whether your family is big or small, we’re all looking for ways to save money on groceries. So how do...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 8, 2019 | 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 | Nov 8, 2019 | Christmas
Do you and your family have fun family traditions for Christmas? In my family, it was reading The Night Before Christmas each Christmas Eve before heading off to bed. We would all sit down on the couch together, while my mom read it to us. As we got older, sometimes...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 8, 2019 | Disney
If you are planning a trip to Disney, you are probably going to be spending a lot of time in the parks. 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 to visit...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 7, 2019 | Christmas
After weeks, and maybe even months, of planning, shopping, baking, wrapping, parties, and holiday prep, it’s finally Christmas Morning. Did you give yourself a smart start to the day? By the time Christmas morning comes around, you may be exhausted and done with the...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 7, 2019 | Spend Less
Theme parks can get expensive quickly. Once you've scanned your tickets, the expenses just keep coming! While we are usually Disney fans, we decided to have a day of fun at Busch Gardens Tampa. The day was fantastic, without the expensive guilt trip. From your drinks...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 7, 2019 | Spend Less
The first thing you need to do to get the best deals at a drug store is to choose a 24 hour pharmacy. When I first started couponing I would meet up at a 24 hr pharmacy with a coupon buddy. We did this late, after the kids went to bed because I could leave them with...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 7, 2019 | Black Friday
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become some of the most essential shopping days of the entire year especially for a deal finder like me! I actually save things to purchase on those days alone. For example; towels, if I want to redecorate a bathroom, we have 6...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 5, 2019 | Christmas
If you are having trouble finding a great gift for the Jedi in your life, there are plenty of choices for you to pick from this list of the best Star Wars Novelty Gifts around! No matter what your budget, you can make something yourself, or order it online and kick...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 5, 2019 | Budgeting
We are all guilty of certain bad money habits. In fact, I am willing to bet that even if you are the most frugal person in the world, you are still guilty of at least one bad money habit. For me, it was too easy to use our credit card. Over just a short period we...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 4, 2019 | Christmas
Are you looking for some good deals after Christmas? Going shopping during the after Christmas sales is a big deal at our house. There are items that you just can't get cheaper any other time of the year. Oh, don't get me wrong, I still shop on Black Friday and Cyber...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 4, 2019 | 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. Here are some...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 2, 2019 | Disney
For those of you on a tight budget, the idea of staying at one of Walt Disney World resorts might sound like a fantasy. The majority of your vacation cost is going to be the lodging, and out of all your other vacation expenses, this is one of the few areas you have...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 2, 2019 | DIY
After making this DIY organic lip balm for my family as a creative (and wildly successful) Christmas Present, I thought it would be fun to share with you how easy and inexpensive it is to make your own Organic Lip Balm (aka chapstick). You can whip up a batch in about...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 1, 2019 | DIY
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 | Nov 1, 2019 | Spend Less
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 rates. All the sudden you find yourself wondering how on...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 1, 2019 | Disney
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 these “essential” items can be found...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 31, 2019 | DIY
I have been on a quest to make cheaper things for my house and it was on my list to learn how to make Castile soap – the liquid version. Just in case you didn't know, Castile soap is natural and free of toxins! Plus, it's environmentally friendly. Now, who...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 26, 2019 | Spend Less
When you’re in the middle of a no spend challenge, it can start to feel like the days are endless. Time, when you used to spend out shopping, eating out, or being out on the town, is replaced with days in the house and evenings wondering what to do with your free...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 26, 2019 | Couponing
Do you know about the Walmart Inventory Checker? If not, let me explain. Have you ever gotten all your coupons ready to get a whole bunch of FREEbies at your local Walmart and you get to the store only to find that they are COMPLETELY OUT of stock?! That is SO...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 25, 2019 | Spend Less
Are you looking for little extra money in your bank account at the end of the month? My desire to put extra money to pay off debt turned into a vacation fund for my family, a boost to our savings account and so much more. Whether you are doing a spending freeze to...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 25, 2019 | Holidays
Have you made your Thanksgiving feast menu yet? Thanksgiving is almost here! But don't panic! I'll show you how to save money on your Thanksgiving dinner! Thanksgiving is one of the most anticipated meals of the entire year. No pressure. But that doesn’t mean you have...
