by Kati Kiefer | Apr 3, 2019 | Budgeting
The cash envelope system is a spenders godsend when it comes to budgeting. This easy way of budgeting will keep you from going over budget, and help you stay accountable and on track with your budget. While using a paper envelope to keep your money in each month might...
by Kati Kiefer | Apr 1, 2019 | Debt
Raising your credit score rating is a lot like losing weight. It’s not something that can happen overnight, and there is no such thing as a quick fix. Your credit score is determined by your past behavior and not just what you are doing presently to address it. So it...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 12, 2019 | Publix
Are you ready for another CRAZY Gas Card Deal? Get ready for this gas card deal starting this Weds./Thurs. at Publix! Gather your coupons and rebates and get ready for this deal! All for just $46.67, get 17 Products And A $50 Gas Card ⛽!! That’s such a great deal!...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 10, 2019 | Spend Less
It happens every week…another store closes and you hope it's going to have some crazy good 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 | Jan 29, 2019 | DIY
I had just peeled a second orange for James to take with him for lunch at work and I was lamenting about throwing the peels away when an idea popped into my head – Why can't I make some kind of vinegar citrus cleaners with these peels? You see, I've been on a...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 26, 2019 | 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 | Jan 25, 2019 | DIY
Boys are dirty…I have 3 of them and their clothes were in need of the best laundry stain remover ever. I really can't believe how dirty they get! Sometimes I am just tempted to throw their muddy, stinky clothes in the trash. But that would be wasteful, and...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 23, 2019 | DIY
They say “judge not, lest you be judged”… so please remember that when you look at my “before” pictures of using my wood furniture cleaner. You see, my name is Kati Kiefer, not Martha Stewart. I do not have a cleaning crew nor a maid. And...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 21, 2019 | DIY
Living in the sunshine state sure can cause some serious sunburns, and a secret trick to hurry up and make them turn that sunburn into a suntan is to make a spray using essential oils for sunburns. In seconds your sunburn will have some relief. During the summer, we...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 17, 2019 | 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 | Jan 16, 2019 | 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 | Jan 15, 2019 | DIY
Does your laminate floor cleaner work well? The floors throughout my entire house look like wood, but they are actually a laminate. I love them because they are so strong. They don't show scratches and they are easy to clean. You know that I am a crazy cat lady and I...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 14, 2019 | DIY
It was cleaning day and I ran out. I simply ran out of stainless steel cleaner and polish and I didn't want to run to the store again. I was going to have to make my own homemade stainless steel cleaner and polish if I was going to get my cleaning done. I'm sure you...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 13, 2019 | DIY
You know that I love to use old jars but I needed to find the best adhesive remover to get those sticky labels off the front. Spaghetti, salsa, and jelly jars are prime examples of jars that I love to save and reuse. After my kids kept breaking the good drinking...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 7, 2019 | DIY
Did you know I LOVE disinfectant spray? I do. It's a simple reason really. It totally destroys germs, and the cold and flu bugs. Why wouldn't I love it?! Seeing that I have 4 kids who seem to get to get sick every cold and flu season, I try to keep those germs out of...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 6, 2019 | DIY
With 6 people in our house, we were in desperate need of the best toilet bowl cleaner around. Plus we have guests…lots of them. I wondered why the toilets were always in bad shape, but then I counted how many times the toilet is used in just one week. Over 100...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 5, 2019 | 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 | Jan 4, 2019 | DIY
I needed a homemade fabric refresher 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 get smelly, but...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 3, 2019 | DIY
While we all want to go a little greener these days, finding a natural fabric softener that doesn't cost an arm and a leg is quite difficult. Not only are the name brand bottles of natural fabric softener so expensive, but all of the laundry products are so pricey! I...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 2, 2019 | DIY
What is the best liquid laundry detergent ever? Everyone has their favorite and unfortunately every single one has a pretty large price tag on it. The cost just adds to the torture since laundry is the never-ending chore. That's one reason why I wanted to come up with...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 1, 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 | Jan 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 30, 2018 | Publix
My entire family just loves Quaker Chewy Bars and I'm sure yours do too! They are so tasty and make for a quick snack on the go. Make sure you stock up at Publix as they are BOGO right NOW! The new coupon that came in the 11/4 RetailMeNot insert that makes them just...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 9, 2018 | 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 | Sep 28, 2018 | 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 | Sep 9, 2018 | Spend Less
A spending freeze challenge is always a good idea if you’re looking to save money. However, you might be thinking that it also sounds like no fun at all. After all, what can you do when you can’t spend any money? As it turns out, there are a ton of free activities...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 13, 2018 | MailChimp, Winn Dixie Deals, Winn Dixie Weekly Ad
Winn Dixie has some super deals starting Wednesday with the new ad. See the list below and don’t forget that you might be able to use the Publix or Target special coupons from Sunday’s paper if your store accepts competitor Qs! Shopping Tips for Winn Dixie: Winn Dixie...
by Kati Kiefer | Aug 6, 2018 | MailChimp, Winn Dixie Deals, Winn Dixie Weekly Ad
Winn Dixie has some super deals starting Wednesday with the new ad. See the list below and don’t forget that you might be able to use the Publix or Target special coupons from Sunday’s paper if your store accepts competitor Qs! Shopping Tips for Winn Dixie: Winn Dixie...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 23, 2018 | MailChimp, Publix, TRUE Deals
Summer means hungry kids and boy do I have a lot of them! Stock up on Campbell's SpagehttiO's right NOW at Publix! You can snag them for just 58¢ a can! WOOHOO! Boy will my kids love me! This List Has Expired This deal is going on NOW at Publix!(Deal...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 20, 2018 | MailChimp, Publix, TRUE Deals
Do you want to know a secret? I can get my kids to eat salads. Do you know how? They each have their own bottle of dressing that they love! It's my little sneaky secret to get them to eat salad. Don't miss your chance to stock on Newman's Own Dressing starting...
