by Kati | Jun 17, 2020 | 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 16, 2020 | 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 16, 2020 | 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 16, 2020 | 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 16, 2020 | 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 16, 2020 | 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 15, 2020 | 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 15, 2020 | 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, 2020 | 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 14, 2020 | 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 14, 2020 | 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 14, 2020 | 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 14, 2020 | 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 13, 2020 | Coupon Inserts, Coupons
You can expect to find TWO (2) Coupon Inserts in your Sunday paper this week: (1) SmartSource, (1) RetailMeNot RetailMeNot (RMN) – formerly RedPlum (RP) Always skim thru the Parade Magazine or USA Today (depending on in your area) each week! Sometimes they...
by Kati | Jun 13, 2020 | 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 13, 2020 | 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 13, 2020 | Couponing
This past week I've received several emails and comments from readers about how to specifically set up their coupon box. Since I”m in the process of updating the videos inside the True Way To Coupon Course, I thought it would be fun to share with you one of the...
by Kati | Jun 12, 2020 | 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 | Jun 12, 2020 | Spend Less
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 12, 2020 | 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 | Jun 12, 2020 | 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 | Jun 12, 2020 | 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 | Jun 12, 2020 | Debt
Graduating college can be very stressful when you have a load of student loan debt that you need to pay off. As a college student, you dream of the day when you can be within the career that you have worked hard towards obtaining. Instead of spending your desired...
by Kati | Jun 11, 2020 | CVS Deals
Looking for a stock up deal on Listerine? Well, here's a great one starting Sunday, 6/14 at CVS! For a $2 Money Maker after a Visa Virtual Rewards, you can snag (3) 1 Liter bottles of Listerine, and (1) Listerine Tabs! WOOHOO! Check out all the details so you can grab...
by Kati | Jun 11, 2020 | 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 | Jun 11, 2020 | 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 | Jun 11, 2020 | 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 | Jun 10, 2020 | CVS Deals
Need to send some love for Father's Day? Then check out this deal starting Sunday, 6/14 at CVS! You can score (3) Hallmark Cards for FREE! I know my family loves getting cards so don't miss this deal! Yippee! This deal is valid starting Sunday, 6/14 at CVS: (Deal...
by Kati | Jun 10, 2020 | 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 | Jun 9, 2020 | 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.” Then they took that first scary trip armed with coupons...
