by Kati Kiefer | Jul 4, 2021 | Back To School, Freebies, Homeschooling
Motivate Your Kids To Read with these 2020 FREE Summer Reading Programs! Keeping kids’ bodies and minds active on summer break are equally important. That’s where summer reading programs come in and for FREE is even better! The three-month summer vacation can make a...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 2, 2021 | 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 | Jul 2, 2021 | Spend Less
Looking to trim your cell phone bill? You've come to the right place. Remember when cell phones used to be simple flip phones that you could fit in your pocket? Now, it is rare to see someone who is not carrying a smartphone in their pocket, if it will even fit in...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 1, 2021 | Cleaning and Organizing, Meal Planning
I hate wasting food. How about you? I can remember a time in our lives where I used to spend more than $1,000 each month for groceries. I told myself that I had a big family, so the cost was justified. We easily dropped $250 or more each week on groceries without...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 30, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
Have you been on a romantic getaway for the weekend recently? In the 20 years that we've been married, I can only list a handful of times when my husband James and I were able to get away by ourselves for a fun couples weekend. Attempting to travel while you are on a...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 29, 2021 | Budgeting
Whether you're trying to pay off debt or just getting your financial life in order, we all need an emergency savings fund or a rainy day fund. Emergency funds are so essential for our financial security. When a financial crisis and unexpected expenses occur, instead...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 29, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're heading on a road trip soon, then you need these tips for a road trip! Road trips can be a fun way to bond with family and friends and it can also be a less expensive way to travel. While a plane ride may get you from North Carolina to Florida in a matter of...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 28, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you'll be renting a car any time in the future, you'll need to know these tips for cheap car rentals. 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...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 27, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're heading on your next vacation, then you need to learn these ways to save on hotels. Because saving money on vacation is important. Just think, if you been tempted to splurge while at home, just wait till you’re on vacation! Plus, while you’re on vacation,...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 26, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you've never traveled by train, I've got the best train traveling tips to peak your interest in this old way of travel. One of the downsides to road trips is that someone has to do the driving, and the driver rarely gets to see all the sights along the way! If you...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 26, 2021 | Spend Less
Are you looking for some ideas for indoor fun for kids? They sure would help right about now! When my kids are stuck indoors, they can really start to get cranky with nothing to do. Since rainy days and hurricanes happen quite often in my west central Florida neck of...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 25, 2021 | 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 | Jun 25, 2021 | Grocery Savings, 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 | Jun 25, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
As I've learned how to save money on travel over the years, I've learned some cheap flight tips along the way too. As James and I watch our kids grow, we really want to put more of our hard-earned money towards travel and making more memories with the family. If...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 24, 2021 | Budgeting
Whether you've overspent early in the month, or you're spending more than you're making and adding to your credit card debt, it may be time to find some household expenses to put on the chopping block. While some of your unnecessary expenses may seem like they make...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 24, 2021 | No Spend
Whether you see each other every day or haven’t seen each other for months, having a weekend girl's get together with your girlfriends is a must no matter how busy you are. Just think about the idea of having your husband watch the kids for a weekend, no grocery...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 24, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're looking for some of the best side hustles for some vacation money, you've come to the right place. Like the majority of society, if you're working a full-time job and still trying to make ends meet, a vacation may seem impossible. If you've been dreaming of...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 24, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
Heading to Busch Gardens Tampa anytime soon? I've got the best tips so you can save since 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...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 23, 2021 | 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 | Jun 23, 2021 | No Spend
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 | Jun 22, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
Looking for the best way to save money for a vacation? Summer vacation might feel like a distant dream, but before you know it, your kids will be out of school and on summer break! If you’re daydreaming of laying on some remote beach, cutting a few of your expenses...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 21, 2021 | No Spend
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 | Jun 20, 2021 | Budgeting
Couple goals, we've all got them including how 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 | Jun 20, 2021 | No Spend
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 | Jun 20, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're looking into taking a cruise, then you're gonna need these cruise tricks and tips so you can save more money from the start. Cruises, in my opinion, are the best bang for your buck vacations out there! In fact, it's such a good deal I've been trying to go on...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 19, 2021 | Grocery Savings, 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 | Jun 19, 2021 | No Spend
If you've never done a spending freeze before, then these spending freeze tips are for you! A spending freeze can be a great way to reduce your spending and give your savings a quick boost. You might not realize how much those little expenses add up, and before you...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 19, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
Need some vacation food ideas so that you can save money? Well, you've hit the jackpot! When you’re on vacation, the cost of food can take a bite out of your vacation budget. Whether you're stopping for food on the way to your final destination, or dining at a local...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 18, 2021 | No Spend
If your food cabinet pantry is a little bare and your spending freeze is coming up, then it's time to come up with a game plan to get it in shape. When you are attempting a No Spend Challenge to try to save some extra money during a month, it is a good idea to prepare...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 18, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
Checking bags for flights can be a real pain in your wallet. Checked baggage fees seem to go up every time you take a flight, and some airlines charge up to $50 per bag! If your family of four checked just one bag each, you’d spend $200 before you even got to your...
