by Kati Kiefer | Mar 23, 2020 | Spend Less
Do you need some family activities to get out of the “house” and away from the television? Me too! We've been cooped up in the house way too long. And with this virus going around, I know you are feeling the cabin fever too. Luckily, today I'm going to...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 23, 2020 | 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 | Mar 23, 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 | Mar 23, 2020 | DIY
It was her confrontation that led me to the best dryer sheets I could find. Although I love my mom dearly, she is a natural guru. She loves and uses all things natural and she confronted me about using dryer sheets. Since there are tons of chemicals in dryer sheets,...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 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 | Mar 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 | Mar 21, 2020 | Disney
When it comes to saving up for a Disney vacation, every little bit counts! 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...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 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 | Mar 21, 2020 | 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 with essential oils. On our recent car trip, we decided to stop for dinner and then get back on the road. A half hour...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 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...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 20, 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 | Mar 20, 2020 | DIY
I needed a homemade fabric refresher with essential oils like last week because my car became so smelly. My boys get smelly, very smelly. They play disc golf outside in the Florida heat. And then they get rained on and they accumulate mud as well. So not only do they...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 20, 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 | Mar 19, 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 | Mar 19, 2020 | 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 | Mar 19, 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 | Mar 19, 2020 | Couponing
Here's how to get coupons that you actually need and will want to use right now! There are hundreds of places to get coupons, and after tons of work, some of the coupons rarely seem worth it! Between store websites, newspaper advertisements, and online databases, it...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 19, 2020 | DIY
You know I have a big family with lots of kids and cats, and that means I am constantly trying to learn how to deodorize carpet and rugs… fast! Usually right before guests are about to stop by (because being prepared is no fun!). And usually, like the mad momma...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 18, 2020 | 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 | Mar 18, 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 | Mar 18, 2020 | DIY
Have you seen the prices of ammonia free glass cleaner lately? Wow! It is so expensive. Over $4 for just one bottle! I was astounded the last time I had to purchase a bottle and my gut just sank. Buying my family good quality food is something we really strive for, so...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 17, 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 | Mar 17, 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 | Mar 17, 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 | Mar 17, 2020 | DIY
There are several furniture pieces in my home that I love, my leather sofa and my leather office chair. While they are great, they seem to get the most dirt, and I'll admit, coffee spills from me especially on my office chair. We paid the extra money to buy the bottle...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 16, 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 | Mar 16, 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 | Mar 16, 2020 | Spend Less
Let's face it, every one of us has gone through a tough time or two and needed to make meals from the pantry. When the money runs out or the stores are out of supplies, we often head to our pantry to see how we can get by with what we have on hand. We all want to feed...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 15, 2020 | Meal Planning
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 | Mar 15, 2020 | 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...
