by Kati | Sep 6, 2020 | Meal Planning
When it comes to a monthly meal plan, you want to think of your meal plan as your game plan. Without a game plan, your team members (aka your family) are going to have no idea what to to do (or eat in this case). And your game plan is simple, what you are going to eat...
by Kati | Sep 6, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
If you love a custom bracelet, then I've got just the DIY project for you! Recently, I was purchasing something for my husband online when this ad popped up for these beautiful stone bracelets. I couldn't believe how pretty they were and then I checked the price. WOW,...
by Kati | Sep 6, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Don't you just love a warm custom fleece blanket in the winter? I know I do! It's so great to snuggle underneath it watching a movie with your family. Ahh, and the roaring fire crackling…Oh, wait. That part only happens in my dreams living in Florida. But still,...
by Kati | Sep 6, 2020 | DIY, Spend Less
Football is one of my favorite sports and we love having a fun football party! And even more fun is all the team T-Shirts, chicken wings, and die-hard spirit. I think it's no surprise that 70% of Americans watch NFL Football. And there’s one commonality among all...
by Kati | Sep 6, 2020 | Freebies, Spend Less
If you are a Senior, then you've paid your dues and now it's time to collect your discount for seniors! (For the rest of us… PASS THIS ALONG to your Mom or Grandma!) So let's check out all the great senior discounts over 50 (some are over 60). And, there's a...
by Kati | Sep 6, 2020 | Disney
Are you convinced that Disney World Vacation deals don't exist? I totally understand and thought they weren't possible either. Until I met Jeffrey Merola. You see, Jeffrey Merola is an “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” and that means that he is...
by Kati | Sep 6, 2020 | Holidays, Spend Less
Decorating your house with fall decor can be an expensive endeavor. And with the fun Pinterest projects available, the more DIY projects you can make will save you money. I’ve found that a combination of shopping at the Dollar Store and knowing how to save when you...
by Kati | Sep 5, 2020 | 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 | Sep 5, 2020 | Meal Planning, Spend Less
If you need to save produce in the freezer, then you're going to need this flash freeze tutorial before your produce turns to mush. In every area of the country, there is “local” produce that is ripe for the picking! Because I live near so many strawberry...
by Kati | Sep 5, 2020 | Freebies, Spend Less
Celebrate with these FREEbies and Military Appreciation Discounts! In honor of U.S. Servicemen's sacrifice and service, many businesses offer FREEbies and Military Appreciation Discounts to veterans, active military and their families all year long! So let's dive into...
by Kati | Sep 5, 2020 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
Need some DIY cleaning wipes? While I love the store-bought disinfecting wipes, I started making my own several years ago in an effort to try to save money. And boy was it easy! And boy have I saved so much money over the years! Plus, in an effort to cut down on our...
by Kati | Sep 5, 2020 | Spend Less
Did you know there are over 40 uses for dryer sheets? There are! And let me tell you, I've got the best ideas on how to use them fresh out of the box and used! Yes, Used! Because if you can reuse something you've already used, now there are some uses for dryer sheets...
by Kati | Sep 4, 2020 | 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 | Sep 4, 2020 | Meal Planning, Spend Less
How long is frozen meat good? Well, that depends. It depends on how it was stored, where it was stored, and how long it was stored for. You see, there are many factors in determining how long something will last in the freezer. Frozen meat isn't the only thing stored...
by Kati | Sep 3, 2020 | Spend Less
I never thought that as a 40-year-old Mommy I'd be facing the “you need braces” decision, you see, I was grinding my teeth. 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...
by Kati | Sep 2, 2020 | DIY, Recipes
When you learn how to bake bacon in the oven, and you realize just how easy this process is…you'll wonder why you haven't done it sooner! SERIOUSLY. No grease anywhere. Super simple clean up. Sign me up. My family loves bacon…I mean really loves bacon. I...
by Kati | Sep 2, 2020 | Freebies, Spend Less
Finding affordable or free makeup can be an enjoyable hunt since buying good quality makeup can get expensive quick. I remember seeing a mascara that was $60 once, yikes! The truth is that you don’t need to be spending hundreds of dollars on makeup to have quality...
by Kati | Sep 2, 2020 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
This is one spray bottle you will want to always have filled with the essential oils for colds and flu inside so you can combat the germs and make sure no one else in your family gets sick. It is a cold & flu room spray I've been using for years every time one of us...
by Kati | Sep 1, 2020 | Budgeting
You may not be thinking about buying a house for a few years, but a down payment on a house could end up being thousands of dollars. If you’ve already started thinking about saving up for a down payment, you might feel just a little overwhelmed. Unlike retirement, the...
by Kati | Sep 1, 2020 | Recipes, Slow Cooker
Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings I come from a good ole Southern Family and Chicken and Dumplings is still a family favorite! Doing it in the crcok pot makes it really easy too! Nothing complicated about these ingredients! Chop up your fresh veggies. Combine...
by Kati | Sep 1, 2020 | Freebies, Spend Less
Did you know there are apps for restaurant freebies?! YEP! You can get app freebies for free food from restaurants! Right now there are 6 free food restaurant apps when you download their app, and another 4 that are giving free food with a small purchase. Apps are the...
by Kati | Aug 30, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
If you think your holiday budget is too small, then these gifts under $5 are the perfect fit for you! When you make and give homemade gifts to others, you're making a lasting impression that physically demonstrates your love. A gift that comes from your heart –...
by Kati | Aug 28, 2020 | 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 when I...
by Kati | Aug 27, 2020 | Christmas
As we inch towards the holidays, I know we can all use some tips for holiday stress relief. Doesn’t it seem that as the holidays get closer, our anxiety and stress seem to skyrocket? If it’s not about the present buying, or the family coming over for dinner, it’s all...
by Kati | Aug 27, 2020 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're going to be the best vacationer headed on vacation, then you're going to need these tips! Have you ever forgotten something at home before? You can bet we have! With eight people headed on vacation (my parents always go with us), you can bet that each of us...
by Kati | Aug 25, 2020 | 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 | Aug 21, 2020 | Recipes, Slow Cooker
This easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is a family favorite we have at least once a month. I plan this meal for hectic afternoons when I have lots of errands to run and kids to pick up and drop off. It's so nice to walk in the house after a busy afternoon to the wonderful...
by Kati | Aug 21, 2020 | Spend Less
For years, I struggled financially with setting personal goals, overspending, and being discontent with the things I already had. For myself, I made enormous financial goals in hopes of achieving this dream of mine, only to find myself no closer than when I had...
by Kati | Aug 21, 2020 | Spend Less, TRUE Deals
I always joke with my husband that when we walk into the dollar store, armed with a couple one dollar bills, we feel RICH 🙂 But there are definitely items at Dollar Stores that, while only $1, are too expensive and can be purchased cheaper elsewhere. Consumer Reports...
by Kati | Aug 20, 2020 | Spend Less
Are you in need of grocery substitutions to save money? I sure was. Let me explain. I have a family of 6. And we eat every single meal at home… plus we homeschool, so that is EVERY SINGLE MEAL at home. It makes for a LOT of dishes. We run our dishwasher twice a day,...
