by Kati Kiefer | Apr 3, 2026 | Budgeting
How do you go about planning for your financial future? Think back to five years ago. Are you where you wanted to be now? Do you even remember where you wanted to be five years ago? This is perhaps one of life’s hardest questions since a lot can change in just five...
by Kati Kiefer | Apr 3, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Did you know that food is the third largest household expense families spend money on? Even the thriftiest people are still averaging a spending of $568 per month. Whether your family is big or small, we’re all looking for ways to save money on groceries. So how do...
by Kati Kiefer | Apr 2, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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 | Apr 1, 2026 | Easter
Let me suggest some candy-less things to do on Easter. When did Easter become surrounded by candy? The Easter Bunny is more famously known as the rabbit who delivers all things sweet. However, Easter doesn’t have to bring the same sugar high as Halloween. You can...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 31, 2026 | Meal Planning
When it comes to meal planning, we tend to stick with our same old dinner rut recipes. After a while, even my most exciting recipes start to get a little boring. But, there are a ton of places you can go for some fresh new dinner ideas, but having so many options can...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 30, 2026 | 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 | Mar 29, 2026 | 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 | Mar 28, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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 | Mar 27, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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. I was in need of a cheap homemade laundry...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 27, 2026 | 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 | Mar 27, 2026 | 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 | Mar 26, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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 softener so expensive, but all of the laundry products are so pricey! I have been on a...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 26, 2026 | 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 | Mar 24, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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 | Mar 24, 2026 | 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 | Mar 24, 2026 | 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 | Mar 23, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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 23, 2026 | Spend Less
Healthcare these days can be a nightmare especially when we all need to save money on healthcare. Then there's the confusing choices. What policy should you choose? How can you save the most money? What is covered? It’s like a maze that almost makes you need a doctor...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 23, 2026 | 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 | Mar 22, 2026 | 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 | Mar 21, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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 21, 2026 | 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 20, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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, 2026 | 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, 2026 | Grocery Savings, 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, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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 19, 2026 | 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 18, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
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 17, 2026 | 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...
