by Kati | Feb 7, 2021 | Spend Less, Wedding and Honeymoon
The average wedding ceremony costs thousands of dollars ($34,000 to be precise) and aside from your home and cars, it will probably be the biggest expense of your married life! If you could shave a few hundred to a few thousand dollars off of your wedding bill without...
by Kati | Feb 6, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
If you are trying to save more on groceries, let me teach you how to make a grocery price book. Do you realize that you typically purchase the same 20 items for your family over and over again each week? The milk, the meat, the Kraft Singles, etc. And yes, those items...
by Kati | Feb 6, 2021 | 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 | Feb 5, 2021 | Recipes
Slow Cooker Chicken Burritos with Cheese Sauce Gather friends and family for this dinner — you'll be able to feed them all since it serves 16! Because the chicken is cooked in the crock pot, you won't have to spend much time in the kitchen preparing it either. ...
by Kati | Feb 5, 2021 | 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 | Feb 4, 2021 | Budgeting
We all know we are supposed to set goals for ourselves, but it always feels like the goals we set never seem to pan out well by the end of the year. Were these realistic goals? I have had my fair share of goal flops over the years, and I learned a secret to why I...
by Kati | Feb 4, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Do you need to get your groceries on budget? Then these tips will teach you how to save money on groceries without coupons. Did you realize that there is a strategy to couponing in which you can save around 70% Off your grocery bill without EVER even using a coupon?...
by Kati | Feb 4, 2021 | Debt
Being in debt can make it feel like you are pushing along without the means to help others or giving to the poor. And it becomes even more apparent when the holidays come around because that's when it feels like every organization and person you meet is looking for...
by Kati | Feb 3, 2021 | Budgeting
Do you have the keys to financial success this year? I love January because It feels like we've begun a fresh new start to the new year. As I pack up the Christmas decorations it just feels like I'm preparing to begin a new chapter and I get excited for what will...
by Kati | Feb 3, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
One question we get asked frequently is “How can I save money on meat?” Meat is one of the most expensive items we buy at the grocery store and coupons for meat are rare. But you can save money on meat and never pay full price for it again! Because saving doesn't...
by Kati | Feb 3, 2021 | Debt
Do you feel like you’re drowning in debt? Do you dread going to the mail or picking up the phone because you know it’s a bill that needs to be paid? Would you like to learn how to pay off debts fast? You are not alone! The average household debt is around $15,000....
by Kati | Feb 2, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Saving money on your family's favorite types of meat can be an ongoing challenge. The coupons for fresh meat are few and far between. Even general types of meat marked “on sale” are expensive. However, there are some tricks to getting high-quality meats...
by Kati | Feb 2, 2021 | Debt
You can easily payoff debt with this easy method called the Snowball Method. Imagine a tiny snowball in your hand. Now imagine that same snowball rolling down a big hill going at high speed. While that little snowball used to fit in the palm of your hand, now it’s...
by Kati | Feb 1, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
It may sound shocking to hear that you can save $500 this year when you simply compare food prices. But the best news is that you can save that much without even cutting any coupons! That notion may seem odd coming from me, a hard-core couponer, right? Yes, I know....
by Kati | Feb 1, 2021 | Debt
If you are living on one income, you might think you’ll never get out of debt. It is very possible to live on only one Income AND pay off debt too! Here's how to payoff debt and only live off one income! I used to read other stories of families who had paid off...
by Kati | Jan 29, 2021 | Recipes, Slow Cooker
Crock Pot Chipotle Carnitas Recipe In only 15 mins of prep time, and 8 hours “hands off” time in the Crock Pot, you can enjoy this delicious Chipotle Carnitas Recipe at home and save the cost of going out to eat! I usually get a nice Pork Shoulder...
by Kati | Jan 27, 2021 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
There's just something about some vintage glass cake stands that I absolutely love. Glass is timeless and there are so many uses to cake stands that go way beyond just holding a cake. But who wouldn't want a big, beautiful chocolate cake on a vintage glass cake stand...
by Kati | Jan 26, 2021 | Meal Planning
We all love real healthy recipes but they can be hard to come up with daily. If you want to save money on your meals, then meal planning is a key way to do so. To be honest, I hate to meal plan. But my family loves to eat (and so do I). I’ve found that Freezer Cooking...
by Kati | Jan 26, 2021 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Painting plates is not as hard as you think it is. You don't even need an art degree to make these Celebration Plates! I've found a great way to make some simple painted plates that don't take a lot of time or talent to do. You can produce these easy painted plates in...
by Kati | Jan 26, 2021 | Recipes, Slow Cooker
We love our Crock Pot. Even during the warm summer months…just pair whatever you cook with a nice crisp salad and it won't feel so “warm”. For this recipe instead of using lots of veggies in our crock, we used a bunch of citruses to pair with the...
by Kati | Jan 25, 2021 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Are you excited to learn how to make a super easy and fabulous DIY Tile Serving Tray? Now I know what you are thinking…a serving tray? Yes! Not only are they incredibly functional as a real tray, but they are great items for organizing and super helpful at...
by Kati | Jan 24, 2021 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Blank tea towels are so versatile. They not only look fresh and clean, but they wash up and hold up well too. But the best thing about them is you can customize them to make great gifts! Who doesn't love a customized gift?! I know I sure do! Originally used in the...
by Kati | Jan 23, 2021 | Meal Planning
A weekly Meal Plan Template can make such a big difference when you are feeling overwhelmed by the simple task of getting dinner on the table. You can download my free weekly meal plan template right here, but I suggest that you also read through the tips for how to...
by Kati | Jan 23, 2021 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
It may sound kinda crazy, but vanilla extract makes a wonderful gift. Expecially for someone who has it all. It's one of the easiest things to make and it can be given any time of year. But what's so great about it, is that the process for making the homemade vanilla...
by Kati | Jan 23, 2021 | Spend Less
This is my personal story about how to save money on cable by CUTTING IT OFF!! When James and I moved into our first house and we had to move the cable from our apartment to our new home, I got into a price war with the cable company. And I can be stubborn. So we went...
by Kati | Jan 22, 2021 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Don't you just love Pyrex baking dishes? Not only are they so easy to use and to clean up, but they can make great gifts too! Did you know that you can glass etch them? You can! That's why I decided to make this DIY etched casserole dish for a gift this year! And this...
by Kati | Jan 21, 2021 | Back To School, Meal Planning
Do you need some lunch meal prep ideas? Before I had children, I never really realized how much time I was going to be spending in the kitchen… making lunches. With four kids all going in multiple directions it can quickly become a daunting task. While we homeschool...
by Kati | Jan 21, 2021 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Don't you just love using a Glass Pitcher for holidays and dinner parties? Having one just for water feels very fancy. I fill it with lemon or orange slices and it looks so pretty. But the prettiest ones I've seen lately are glass etched with a monogram. Oh, my! I...
by Kati | Jan 20, 2021 | Meal Planning
Do your food challenges at home consist of boring meals and the temptation to eat out? Eating out is expensive, especially when you have a family as big as ours. Even though I've found many ways to save when we do eat out, it can still be one of those items that bust...
by Kati | Jan 20, 2021 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
What would we do without our mason jar craft ideas?!! I don't know about you, but I love mason jars! They are just so useful for so many purposes including on the go drinks! I love having a drink with me wherever I go so that I save money! Recently I needed a gift for...
