by Kati | Apr 8, 2024 | Debt
There is no such thing as a quick fix when it comes to paying off your debt including debt reduction services. However, debt reduction services can feel like a dream come true during tough times. Kind of like a Fairy Godmother that can wave her wand and make our...
by Kati | Apr 8, 2024 | Spend Less
Spring is approaching which means everyone will be looking for some house cleaning tips and tricks. While it may be something you don't want to do, we always know its necessary to get our homes in tip top shape for the new year. So that's why I've compiled my best...
by Kati | Apr 8, 2024 | Easter
From going to church and hunting for eggs, to having a ham dinner, your Easter festivities can get expensive if you aren't careful and intentional about your spending. Although celebrating Easter is a religious and family tradition, it shouldn't empty your budget for...
by Kati | Apr 7, 2024 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
A common question I receive is if I have any Aldi shopping tips. And I love shopping at Aldi, so I have some insider secrets you are gonna love. Aldi is a hidden gem of a grocery store that you might overlook because they don't accept any manufacturer coupons. But...
by Kati | Apr 7, 2024 | No Spend
One of the main reasons people spend money is not out of necessity, or even want, but they don't have productive things to do when bored! If you are working with a tight budget this month (or maybe every month), then spending money “for fun” is just not in the cards...
by Kati | Apr 7, 2024 | 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 | Apr 6, 2024 | 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 | Apr 6, 2024 | 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 | Apr 6, 2024 | Back To School, Freebies
The second week of May is typically Teacher Appreciation Week. But there are great FREEbies and deals that happen all year long! One week out of the year our country joins together to honor those who teach our young ones during Teacher Appreciation Week. And I agree...
by Kati | Apr 6, 2024 | 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 | Apr 5, 2024 | 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 | Apr 5, 2024 | 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 | Apr 5, 2024 | DIY, Easter
Create Your Own Easter Garden! There are many traditions associated with Easter, but for our family we try to keep our focus on the Risen Savior, Jesus Christ. This Easter Garden is a simple and beautiful reminder of the true meaning of Easter. It's also a fun project...
by Kati | Apr 4, 2024 | 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 | Apr 4, 2024 | 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 | Apr 4, 2024 | 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 | Apr 3, 2024 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies, Reader Favorites
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 | Apr 3, 2024 | 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 | Apr 3, 2024 | 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. I think of saving on meat...
by Kati | Apr 3, 2024 | 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 | Apr 2, 2024 | 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 | Apr 2, 2024 | 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 | Apr 2, 2024 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | 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 | Mar 29, 2024 | 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 | Mar 27, 2024 | 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 | Mar 26, 2024 | 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 | Mar 26, 2024 | 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 | Mar 25, 2024 | 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...
