by Kati | Jun 20, 2021 | 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 | Jun 19, 2021 | Back To School
The beginning of each school year brings the opportunity to organize and make this year better than last and that includes the box lunch you send your kids to school with each day. Something I struggle with that can use some improvement is making lunches for my kids....
by Kati | Jun 18, 2021 | 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 | Jun 18, 2021 | 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 | Jun 18, 2021 | 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 | Jun 18, 2021 | Back To School, Freebies
If you love binders then you are going to love these FREE Printable Binder Covers! Let's dust off our noggins and get ready for Back To School! The best thing about binders are they are so great at keeping our lives organized. And they are great for more than just...
by Kati | Jun 18, 2021 | 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 | Jun 17, 2021 | 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 | Jun 17, 2021 | 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 | Jun 17, 2021 | Back To School
It’s that time of year again and with the kids going back to school. It’s also time for parents to open up their wallets for your back to school supplies list. If you’re like most parents, you’re looking for some great deals to help you save even more on those things...
by Kati | Jun 16, 2021 | 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 | Jun 16, 2021 | 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 | Jun 15, 2021 | 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 | Jun 15, 2021 | 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 | Jun 15, 2021 | 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 | Jun 15, 2021 | Back To School
A school backpack can be SO stinking expensive! And it can get confusing as to the best way to save money on them. My standard “gauge” is to try and save 50%-70% off the sticker price. First of all, you need to know that the absolute best prices on a school backpack...
by Kati | Jun 15, 2021 | 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 | Jun 14, 2021 | 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 | Jun 14, 2021 | 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 | Jun 13, 2021 | 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 | Jun 13, 2021 | 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...
by Kati | Jun 13, 2021 | Cleaning and Organizing, Freebies
If you are looking for the best in FREE Monthly Planner Sticker Printables…you've found it! I've compiled all my favorite planner printable free stickers that I've used and loved just to share them with you! And the best part is that these cute monthly planner...
by Kati | Jun 13, 2021 | Back To School
It's one holiday we all love! Not all of us can be as lucky as those living in Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon, where they have no sales tax. Most other states offer a Back To School Sales Tax Holiday the first weekend in August to alleviate a...
by Kati | Jun 13, 2021 | Cleaning and Organizing, Spend Less
Once you have decluttered and cleaned your home, it's time to learn how to have a profitable yard sale! The best way to get rid of your stuff is to hold a good old fashioned yard sale. But you want the most money for your things, right?! Having a yard sale is no easy...
by Kati | Jun 12, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Flour for baking your own bread, canned home-grown tomatoes and saving the leftover lard for frying foods instead of butter are just some of the things my grandmother considered her staple pantry items. When I think of the term “Pantry Staples” it reminds...
by Kati | Jun 12, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
The perfect road trips are a great way to have a fun and frugal family vacation on a budget. Growing up, we took many road trips as a family. Every summer we would drive up the east coast to visit family, roll around in “northern grass” and play games (and...
by Kati | Jun 12, 2021 | Money
With what's going on in today's economy, the thought of losing your job is a real possibility. Perhaps you're already in that situation. But don't lose hope, there are things you can do and places you can go to help you through this tough time. The first place you...
by Kati | Jun 11, 2021 | Budgeting
Creating a budget and figuring out how to stick to a budget is by far the hardest part of gaining control of your finances. For us, we spent so much money outside of our budget that we ended up adding to our credit card debt and lowering our credit score. And then...
by Kati | Jun 11, 2021 | Grocery Savings
When it comes to saving money, it might not sound like paper roll products could put you over. However, many times it’s the small expenses here and there that start to bust our budget. If you are looking to start creating a stockpile for your family, or just stop...
by Kati | Jun 11, 2021 | No Spend
In the most basic sense, a Spending Freeze Challenge is a period of time in which you don't spend any money. A spending freeze could be as short as a day or as long as an entire year! There are many variations of the traditional spending freeze, but even just one week...
