by Kati Kiefer | Dec 1, 2020 | Budgeting
Whether you’re trying to pay off debt, or just getting your financial life in order, we all need an emergency savings fund. Emergency funds are so essential for financial stability. When the unthinkable and unexpected happens, instead of swiping your credit card and...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 1, 2020 | Budgeting
We’ve all used the excuse of “I don’t have enough money” when creating a personal finance strategy. I've been there myself, so I know where you’re coming from. It feels like no matter how much we plan there is never enough time or money to do all the things we want to...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 30, 2020 | 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 | Nov 29, 2020 | 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 | Nov 28, 2020 | 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 27, 2020 | 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 | Nov 27, 2020 | Disney
If you are a frequent visitor at Disney, you have probably considered joining the Disney Vacation Club (shortened to be called the “DVC”). If you don’t even know what that is, don’t worry we have all the details here. Before you sign the forms to join...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 27, 2020 | 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 | Nov 27, 2020 | Grocery Savings, 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...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 26, 2020 | 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 | Nov 25, 2020 | No Spend, Spend Less
Could you use a personal spending freeze? You know…that point when you get to the second week in the month and realize you are almost out of money? Could your bank account use a break? I know I can’t be the only one! If you answered yes to any of these...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 25, 2020 | 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 have to...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 24, 2020 | No Spend, Spend Less
A no-spending period can be tricky from the get-go. It's especially true getting everyone in the family on board to do a spending freeze. We know our family and how they enjoy eating certain things and doing certain things that always involve money. It can be hard...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 24, 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 | Nov 24, 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 | Nov 24, 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 | Nov 23, 2020 | No Spend, Spend Less
Have you ever considered trying a no-spend day, week, month, or even a year? Have you ever thought about how much money you could save if you just put away the credit cards for a while? If your spending has gotten out of control, or you have been struggling to put...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 23, 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 | Nov 23, 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 | Nov 22, 2020 | No Spend, Spend Less
The No-Spend Challenge is used to help people save money during the month by choosing not to spend any additional money. Although saving money for a day or even for a weekend, can be hard, not being able to spend during an entire month can be brutal. Especially when...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 22, 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 | Nov 22, 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 | Nov 22, 2020 | Holidays
Are you excited to start prepping and planning your Thanksgiving family dinner menu? Me too! But then I worry about how much food I should buy in order for everyone to have enough and for us to eat. But then I don't want to have too much leftover food that we'll be...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 21, 2020 | No Spend, Spend Less
A one-month spending freeze challenge is exactly how it sounds. The challenge is to not spend any additional money throughout the month. Many people choose to attempt this challenge to add to their savings, pay off debt, or save for a vacation. If you're interested in...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 21, 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 | Nov 21, 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 | Nov 21, 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 | Nov 21, 2020 | 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 20, 2020 | Spend Less
Interested in doing a no-spending challenge? No spend challenges are a fantastic way to motivate yourself to save more money each month! I couldn’t believe the results that I got when I put a little effort into not spending my hard-earned money. These challenges break...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 20, 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...
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