by Kati Kiefer | Jan 3, 2020 | 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 | Jan 3, 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 | Jan 1, 2020 | Spend Less
Moms are busy ladies, and this can mean that a spa day for mom is usually out of the question. If your mom is a busy woman, but you would still like to treat her to a relaxing day at the spa, you can do it on a budget! Having a spa day at home can be an excellent way...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 1, 2020 | Disney
People come from across the world just to live their Disney dream. Thousands of people visit Walt Disney World every single day, all year round. When it comes to planning your Disney dream vacation, it can be a little overwhelming. There are so many things to do and...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 31, 2019 | 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 28, 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 | Dec 28, 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 | Dec 27, 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 | Dec 27, 2019 | Budgeting
Budgeting can seem hopeless when you're not making enough money, but that is even more reason to create one! It doesn’t matter if you’ve lost your job, you have too much debt, or you just don’t make enough money, either way, the bills still need to be paid. When there...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 27, 2019 | 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 | Dec 26, 2019 | Budgeting
When it comes to budgeting, it can be tough to find ways to learn how to cut expenses. Whether you’ve overspent early in the month, or you’re spending more than you’re making, it may be time to find some expenses to put on the chopping block. While some of your...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 26, 2019 | 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 | Dec 25, 2019 | Budgeting
Setting money goals for the year might seem simple enough, but achieving those goals isn’t as easy as it sounds. Knowing how you can stay motivated to reach your saving money goals is an essential step in actually achieving them. I struggle with remaining motivated,...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 25, 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 | Dec 25, 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 | Dec 24, 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 | Dec 23, 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 | Dec 22, 2019 | Budgeting
Couple goals, we've all got them includinghow to manage money as a couple. You've probably already heard the statistics about money and marriage; “more than half of marriages end in divorce because of money.” And it's nothing to scoff at because money...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 21, 2019 | Budgeting
If you’re anything like me, then you might religiously check your budget and track your personal expenses every month so you can stay on top of things. However, staying on top of things doesn't necessarily mean you are void of having no emergency savings, a mountain...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 21, 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 | Dec 21, 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 | Dec 20, 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 | Dec 20, 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 have to...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 19, 2019 | Christmas
Despite our best planning and intentions, by the time the Christmas season rolls around, our bank account is squeezed just too thin. If you are on a tight budget this holiday season, you can still create an enjoyable and even a magical Christmas season for you and...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 18, 2019 | Budgeting
If you are tight on money, then you are learning how to live on a tight budget. But, it's so important to put money away for savings regularly. Having money in a savings account will provide you with a cushion for emergencies and unexpected expenses that may pop up in...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 18, 2019 | Christmas
Is your house holiday celebration central? Our house is too! Everyone always gathers at our house for all the holidays. The holiday season can be a time of unexpected events and expenses, instead of being very merry and bright. They can also leave you and your wallet...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 18, 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 | Dec 18, 2019 | Christmas, DIY
Are you looking for a DIY holiday centerpiece vase project for Christmas? One that also is very cheap to make? You're in the right place! With Christmas right around the corner, we're sure you’re preparing your home with all the Christmas decor, Christmas trees,...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 18, 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 | Dec 17, 2019 | Budgeting
Did you know there are different types of budgeting? There is. And since there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to how you budget your money, neither is one type of budgeting. Some methods may work better for you than others, but as long as you are sticking...
