by Kati | Dec 13, 2019 | CVS Deals
Need an some toothpaste for those stockings? 😉 Then check out this deal starting Sunday, 12/15 at CVS! You can pick up (4) Crest toothpastes for FREE + Money Maker! And the best part is you don't need to cut any coupons, it's a digital deal!! WAHOO! This deal is...
by Kati | Dec 13, 2019 | Recipes, Slow Cooker
Chipotle Crock Pot Barbacoa Recipe Easy to make and tastes great are two reasons to try this Chipotle Crock Pot Barbacoa Recipe! You can put it on tacos, tortillas or even a salad! The cut of meat for this delicious recipe is an economical one so it's great for...
by Kati | Dec 13, 2019 | CVS Weekly Ad
CVS SHOPPING REMINDERS: Don't forget to scan your CVS Card at the in-store kiosk before you shop! That's where you get all the bonus store coupons! You can usually scan your CVS Card (2) or times to get additional coupons. Get a coupon for $4 off $20 purchase when...
by Kati | Dec 13, 2019 | Spend Less
We can all use a night off from cooking and doing dishes every now and then, but it can be expensive! Don't let an expensive check at the end of your favorite meals ruin your night off. We've paid almost half of our grocery costs for the week on a meal out a few...
by Kati | Dec 13, 2019 | 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 carrying balances on our credit cards. And then paying them off using next...
by Kati | Dec 13, 2019 | Spend Less
I'm a breastfeeding advocate… it's free, natural, and always at the perfect temperature. But sometimes you need to find the best baby formula for your baby. I do understand that there are situations in which you cannot breastfeed your baby. I got pregnant with...
by Kati | Dec 13, 2019 | Publix
Sometimes we need to take more than just a daily vitamin to help our bodies be at their best. Every vitamin has a job to do in our body. Sundown Naturals Vitamins come in a huge range of options! Starting Saturday, 12/14 at Publix, we can get (2) vitamins for as low...
by Kati | Dec 13, 2019 | CVS Deals, CVS Weekly Ad
Easy Deal Scenarios from the CVS Coupon Matchups 12/15-12/21! To get the biggest savings at CVS, you’ll need to take advantage of their ECB Deals AND Use Coupons. Here are a few shopping scenarios broken down into separate transactions for this week to help get you...
by Kati | Dec 12, 2019 | Publix
Got a cough that just wont' stop? Then head to Publix before Saturday to pick up a FREE bag of Vicks Vapocool Drops! With more medicine than other drops, it will stop that cough in no time! This List Has Expired This deal is going on NOW at Publix!(Deal...
by Kati | Dec 12, 2019 | Spend Less
One of the main reasons people spend money is not out of necessity, or even want, but boredom! So here are some productive things to do when bored instead of spending money. If you are working with a tight budget this month (or maybe every month), then spending money...
by Kati | Dec 12, 2019 | Spend Less
Baking your own bread, canning home-grown tomatoes and using the leftover lard for frying foods instead of butter. When I think of the term “Pantry Staples” it reminds me of the days during the Great Depression that I've only heard about from my...
by Kati | Dec 12, 2019 | Couponing
If grocery stores were in a mall, Publix would be the magnet store! Many of my friends used to think that they could never shop at Publix because they thought it was too expensive or even “uppity.” publix Weekly Ad | Aldi Ad | Kroger Ad | Avon Catalog Then...
by Kati | Dec 12, 2019 | Spend Less
Did you know that over 80% of Americans admit to throwing money in one form or another? Are you throwing money away? The majority blame dining out as the biggest culprit (me included), but that is something we know we do that can waste money. What about those things...
by Kati | Dec 11, 2019 | Coupon Inserts, Coupons
You can expect to find ONE (1) Coupon Inserts in your Sunday paper this week: (1) SmartSource RetailMeNot (RMN) – formerly RedPlum (RP) Always skim thru the Parade Magazine or USA Today (depending on in your area) each week! Sometimes they contain high-value...
by Kati | Dec 11, 2019 | Christmas, Freebies
Christmas is a great time of fun, family, food but also a great time to break out the Christmas Stationery! One thing I love is to send our friends and family an update of what has happened in the past year. Since I'm a homeschool mom, I get my kids in on the fun and...
by Kati | Dec 11, 2019 | Debt
How to pay off debt with no money. Getting out of debt isn’t easy, and it can be even more difficult if you find yourself without much money to spare. Even if you are living on an extremely tight budget, you can still pay off your debt. Because, truthfully, no matter...
by Kati | Dec 10, 2019 | Publix, Publix Weekly Ad
It's time to shop the Publix Weekly Sale! And it's been all matched up with the corresponding coupons. Here are some things you'll want to keep in mind when you shop at Publix: The Publix Weekly Ad is just one of the three sales going on simultaneously at Publix each...
by Kati | Dec 10, 2019 | Recipes, Slow Cooker
Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches Recipe This easy, classic sandwich has become one of our family favorites! If you don't have cheesecloth to place the rosemary and bay leaves in, you can use an inexpensive men's handkerchief. Don't waste any of that delicious juice...
by Kati | Dec 10, 2019 | Publix
Need a great treat for a Christmas party? Clip this coupon and RUN to Publix starting Weds./Thurs. to grab (2) FREE Pillsbury Place & Bake Brownies! I can't wait to try them! It's gonna be hard getting the kids not to eat them all! This deal starts Weds. 12/11 or...
by Kati | Dec 10, 2019 | CVS Deals, CVS Weekly Ad
Easy Deal Scenarios from the CVS Coupon Matchups 12/8-12/14! To get the biggest savings at CVS, you’ll need to take advantage of their ECB Deals AND Use Coupons. Here are a few shopping scenarios broken down into separate transactions for this week to help get you...
by Kati | Dec 10, 2019 | Couponing
Are you trying to find ways to get coupons without having to pay for the Sunday newspaper coupons? Then you are in the right place! This is how to get coupons without buying a newspaper. You have heard me discuss strategic ways to shop without using a newspaper, and...
by Kati | Dec 10, 2019 | Spirit FM
In March I quit my Fox Television segments to spend more time with my family. It was a hard decision to make because I love sharing my knowledge about money. I've been friends with radio personality Abby Watts for several years (we even hosted several coupon workshops...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2019 | Budgeting, Spend Less
Everyone encounters a time when you have to use budget savers to make the money you have last until it replenishes and the budget resets. It's usually when you’ve decided not to spend any money for a short period (by doing a spending freeze), or there just isn’t...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2019 | Spend Less
Baby diapers can easily be your biggest expense for the first 2-3 years of your little one’s life. It’s a necessity that you keep buying until they are potty trained (which for each of my four children was right before they turned THREE! And then we used Pull-Ups for...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2019 | Spend Less
 I never thought that as a 40-year-old Mommy I'd be facing the “you need braces” decision. But I started to feel some sensitivity on a back bottom tooth when I ate (not with hot or cold foods/drinks) and when I went for my most recent dental cleaning I...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2019 | Couponing
Do the words BOGO (Buy One Get One) confuse you? Or maybe you think you know BOGO's, but what about when you start to pair a BOGO Sale with a BOGO Coupon? How many items do you need to buy? And how many will truly be FREE? Enter the BOGO Coupon Cheat Sheet! I have...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2019 | Debt
Many factors play a big role in your credit score including your debt ratio. When it comes to your finances, your debt ratio can ruin even the best financial situation. It can ruin even more than that. Your debt ratio will not just affect your ability to spend, but it...
by Kati | Dec 8, 2019 | CVS Deals, CVS Weekly Ad
CVS SHOPPING REMINDERS: Don't forget to scan your CVS Card at the in-store kiosk before you shop! That's where you get all the bonus store coupons! You can usually scan your CVS Card (2) or times to get additional coupons. Get a coupon for $4 off $20 purchase when...
by Kati | Dec 8, 2019 | Budgeting, Meal Planning
Budget meal planning for families can be a challenge. Convenience foods loaded with empty calories and extra fats are so tempting to feed our families in the chaos of a hectic schedule. Yes, prepackaged foods are convenient, but we know deep down they are not good for...
by Kati | Dec 8, 2019 | Black Friday, Christmas
Are you dreading the holiday season because you might have to return gifts? Me too. Sometimes you have to take back and exchange or return those items you bought or received for Christmas. It's inevitable. But how to return holiday gifts without the headache? Now...
