by Kati | Apr 26, 2024 | Spend Less
For years, I struggled financially with setting personal goals, overspending, and being discontent with the things I already had. For myself, I made enormous financial goals in hopes of achieving this dream of mine, only to find myself no closer than when I had...
by Kati | Apr 26, 2024 | Recipes, Slow Cooker
This easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is a family favorite we have at least once a month. I plan this meal for hectic afternoons when I have lots of errands to run and kids to pick up and drop off. It's so nice to walk in the house after a busy afternoon to the wonderful...
by Kati | Apr 26, 2024 | TRUE Deals
I always joke with my husband that when we walk into the dollar store, armed with a couple one dollar bills, we feel RICH 🙂 But there are definitely items at Dollar Stores that, while only $1, are too expensive and can be purchased cheaper elsewhere. Consumer Reports...
by Kati | Apr 26, 2024 | Spend Less
While my family isn't quarantining yet, we kind of feel like we already are. You see, last night we paid to rent a movie from Amazon Prime instead of heading to the nearest Redbox to get one. Did you catch that? We bought one, instead of getting one cheaper or even...
by Kati | Apr 25, 2024 | Spend Less
Are you in need of grocery substitutions to save money? I sure was. Let me explain. I have a family of 6. And we eat every single meal at home… plus we homeschool, so that is EVERY SINGLE MEAL at home. It makes for a LOT of dishes. We run our dishwasher twice a day,...
by Kati | Apr 25, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Everywhere I turn, all I hear is about this Coronavirus so I wanted to tell you how to prepare for a biological disaster and save money while being proactive. Let me state that my family and I are not panicking, and I hope you are not either, there are many ways we...
by Kati | Apr 24, 2024 | Spend Less
We've all done it those crazy bulk buys. At one time or another most of us have taken the bulk buying plunge, vowing to set our family on a new path to saving mega bucks with those crazy bulk buys! Brimming with excitement and armed with good intentions, reusable...
by Kati | Apr 23, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
If you are looking to maximize your savings, one of the best ways to do this is by knowing where the best place to buy the things on your grocery list is and some of them will be at bulk foods stores. The best way to know whether you are getting the best price every...
by Kati | Apr 23, 2024 | Recipes, Slow Cooker
Crock Pot Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe Creamy tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich instantly transport me back to Saturday lunchtime when I was a kid…yummy! Â Toss these simple ingredients in the crockpot before you leave for work and soup will be ready and...
by Kati | Apr 22, 2024 | Budgeting
Financial money mistakes can easily happen to us all, even when we think we are being a smarty. While we think we are being smart with our money, sometimes all it takes is one accident and our savings are drained. Or a layoff throws everything for a loop and our...
by Kati | Apr 22, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
My family calls it the “Costco Mentality” for bulk deals. It is possibly the biggest misconception ever. The Costco Mentality is the idea that when you get a good deal on one thing at the warehouse store, you then assume that the warehouse has the best...
by Kati | Apr 22, 2024 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you are looking to start a vacation savings account, but don't know how to find the money, here's where you start. According to a report, by the National Coffee Drinking Association, around 62% of the three thousand adults that were surveyed reported drinking...
by Kati | Apr 21, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Dollar General is one of those stores that can be a treasure trove for great Dollar General deals. You just have to know the Dollar General secret savings for scoring those deals. A lot of coupon success depends on the individual store, even the individual store...
by Kati | Apr 19, 2024 | Budgeting
It's time to set a smarter goal for your budget and your finances! Can you believe it’s already the new year?! Doesn't it seem like just yesterday we were celebrating the start of last year?! It’s time to start goal setting and making New Year’s resolutions, and that...
by Kati | Apr 19, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Excited about finding those dollar deals? You know that feeling you get when you go to the dollar store with only a few bucks and think you can buy tons of stuff? Well, you can, but buyer beware! While some dollar deals are fabulous, remember the old adage that goes...
by Kati | Apr 19, 2024 | Recipes, Slow Cooker
Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Our family LOVES Chicken Tortilla Soup and what easier way to make it than to do it in the crock pot! What could be easier than putting all the ingredients in the crock pot and turning it on?! You may want to use more than 6...
by Kati | Apr 19, 2024 | Spend Less
Last year it dawned on me that it had been a long time since James and I had a true and honest date night. This was something I was determined to change and even made it a part of my goals for the new year. Prior to this, date nights kind of slipped by the wayside. We...
by Kati | Apr 18, 2024 | Budgeting
If you're looking at your list of household expenses and trying to decide what to cut, let me stop you there! You can't cut everything out of your budget, although we all wish we could at some point in our lives. This past year has been a doozy, from the water heater...
by Kati | Apr 18, 2024 | No Spend
Looking for family entertainment that doesn't cost a lot? We talk about many different ways to save money and get the best deals on TrueMoneySaver, but one of the best ways to save your money is by not spending it! A few years back when we were still working hard to...
by Kati | Apr 17, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Reader Favorites, Spend Less
Do you have almost expired milk? If you don't know how to use it up, start by making yourself a bath with this Soothing Milk Bath Recipe! While we sometimes can go through a gallon of milk in a day, there are days when we won't finish a whole gallon and it just sits...
by Kati | Apr 17, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
If you're trying to find something for the family to do outdoors…then you need to head to some U-Pick Farms! What's a U-Pick Farm? It's a farm where you can pick your own produce! Fresh strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, zucchini or squash…you...
by Kati | Apr 16, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
It's no shocker to you guys that I LOVE my Keurig coffee pods! We've had a Keurig for a few years now and I just love that bad boy! Since I sometimes will be working late into the night, we don't really need a full pot of coffee at 11 PM! That's why a single serve...
by Kati | Apr 16, 2024 | Recipes, Slow Cooker
Crock Pot Baked Potatoes Recipe Put a whole new spin on your leftovers by serving them with these easy Crock Pot Baked Potatoes! Top them with leftover Chili, Beef Stroganoff or Pot Roast along with traditional potato toppings for a leftover meal no one will complain...
by Kati | Apr 16, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Need to save on produce? Fresh fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, yet buying all those perishable foods can get expensive. So let's focus on some surprising techniques for minimizing your produce costs and maximizing value when it comes to...
by Kati | Apr 16, 2024 | Cleaning and Organizing, Spend Less
Trying to be an organized mom? Maybe you've started looking on Pinterest for easy solutions. Then, the next thing I do is go to Amazon (or Target) to find the perfect little boxes and bins to help me STAY organized. The only problem is that I find out it's gonna cost...
by Kati | Apr 15, 2024 | Budgeting
It’s a new financial year and a fresh start! That can mean a new start including your finances! If your New Year’s resolution this year is to make better money management decisions or even give your finances a financial makeover, you’re in the right place! I’m going...
by Kati | Apr 15, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
I was always looking for the best fast breakfast foods. And I used to always think that cereal was the cheapest breakfast that I could feed my children. While I was scoring great deals with the coupons, cereal isn’t exactly the picture perfect option for a healthy...
by Kati | Apr 15, 2024 | DIY, Easter
Easter is a wonderful holiday to celebrate especially when you have fun with these kid craft ideas for Easter! The weather is not always predictable so having indoor activities to keep the kids occupied is always a great thing to have on hand. Plus, these easy kids...
by Kati | Apr 14, 2024 | Budgeting
Many people are looking to improve their financial situation this year, but have no idea how on earth to achieve this goal! If you are struggling to get ahead financially, just the idea of getting control of your current financial situation can seem intense. I’m not...
by Kati | Apr 14, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
One of the most common questions I get asked is how I manage to stock my pantry full of handy pantry staples without blowing my grocery budget. Pantry staples can get quite expensive if you’re not careful, and if you don’t plan your trip well, you could end up...
