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...
by Kati | Apr 14, 2024 | 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 | Apr 14, 2024 | Money, 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 | Apr 14, 2024 | Easter
After years of reading a book, My Easter Basket, by Mary Manz Simon, I came up with this Easter basket tags printable. While Easter can be sucked up with the Easter bunny and all that candy, what about adding in the meaning behind those fun presents? So, as you are...
by Kati | Apr 13, 2024 | 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 | Apr 13, 2024 | 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 | Apr 13, 2024 | 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 | Apr 13, 2024 | Easter
Isn't this the cutest Mason Jar Easter Gift Idea? One of our neighbors brought us a gift like this a couple of years ago right before Easter. It was such a sweet way to say “Happy Easter”! It would be fun to make several of these jars to deliver to our...
by Kati | Apr 12, 2024 | 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 | Apr 12, 2024 | 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 | Apr 12, 2024 | 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...
by Kati | Apr 12, 2024 | 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 | Apr 12, 2024 | Grocery Savings
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 | Apr 12, 2024 | Easter
Check out this customizable, FREE Easter banner printable! We love to celebrate Easter in my home and I've already started decorating this year. I whipped up this printable He Is Risen Easter Banner and want to share this home cécor piece with all of you so you can...
by Kati | Apr 11, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Have you ever noticed how many paper household goods you use in an average day, or even how many you have in your home? There’s toilet paper for the bathroom, paper towels for cleaning, and tissues for stuffy noses. If you have kids running around the house, then you...
by Kati | Apr 11, 2024 | Spend Less, Vacations
When you’re on a tight budget, it can be challenging to think about vacations, especially affordable summer vacations. Setting a travel budget for your family might be the easiest part of the entire trip, but saving up for it can be a challenge. Going into debt just...
by Kati | Apr 11, 2024 | Easter
Bring some springtime into your home with this FREE Easter subway art printable! We love to celebrate Easter in our house so we've already started decorating. I wanted to share this Easter Subway Art piece with all of you so you can have it in your home as well. Grab...
by Kati | Apr 10, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Looking for the best toilet paper deals this week? I've got a simple trick to help you figure out that silly “toilet paper math” so that when you are standing in front of a gazillion packages of toilet paper and they just about SCREAM at you like a math...
by Kati | Apr 10, 2024 | No Spend
Have you ever tried a Spending Freeze Challenge, or even heard of no spending for a month? A Spending Freeze Challenge is exactly like it sounds; you set a period in which you don’t spend any money except for necessary expenses such as your bills. And during a no...
by Kati | Apr 10, 2024 | Easter, Freebies
When we have guests over for Easter, I love to have something special for the kids to take with them and these Easter Treat Bags are just the trick! What little kid wouldn't want their very own bag of bunny tails? These treats also double as a cute table decoration....
by Kati | Apr 10, 2024 | Money, Spend Less
Need some ideas for youth fundraising? Well, I've got them! Those summer camps, tickets, trips and extra gas money can bring a big price tag, especially when you're not prepared for them. We've put together a list of fundraising ideas that could help you offset those...
by Kati | Apr 9, 2024 | 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 | Apr 9, 2024 | Debt
Paying off debt can be an incredible life changer. No more worry about having enough money at the end of the month. ​No more frustrating bills coming in the mail showing how much money you're spending on interest, and wasting, because you used someone else’s money....
by Kati | Apr 9, 2024 | Cleaning and Organizing, Spend Less
Spring cleaning can be time-consuming, but it is so beneficial! While you may not want to tackle this beast, it can really be good for your home, well-being, and your wallet. Decluttering your home can reduce allergens and toxins, including dust which can help you...
by Kati | Apr 9, 2024 | DIY, Easter
Finally a DIY glitter Easter eggs tutorial to add that extra sparkle for the holiday! Finding the perfect centerpiece for your home isn’t always easy or budget-friendly. Sometimes the better option is to create one yourself. This craft idea combines techniques from...
by Kati | Apr 8, 2024 | 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 | Apr 8, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Aldi is seriously one of the best places to shop for cheap groceries and great Aldi products! The downside is that they don’t take coupons unless they put out a store coupon which is rare. This means that unless you have a few rebate apps on hand, there are very few...
by Kati | Apr 8, 2024 | Grocery Savings
Baby diapers can easily be your biggest expense for the first 2-3 years of your little one’s life, so it's important to learn how to save money on diapers. It’s a necessity that you keep buying until they are potty trained (which for each of my four children was right...
