by Kati | Dec 20, 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 | Dec 19, 2020 | Christmas, Grocery Savings
More than ever, people are looking to save money during the holiday season. If you're one of those people, you might be interested in learning how to coupon during the holidays! Couponing is a great way to save some extra money and stock up on things, but it's not the...
by Kati | Dec 18, 2020 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Excited about finding those dollar deals? You know that feeling you get when you go to the dollar store with only a few bucks and think you can buy tons of stuff? Well, you can, but buyer beware! While some dollar deals are fabulous, remember the old adage that goes...
by Kati | Dec 18, 2020 | Budgeting
It's time to set a smarter goal for your budget and your finances! Can you believe it’s already the new year?! Doesn't it seem like just yesterday we were celebrating the start of last year?! It’s time to start goal setting and making New Year’s resolutions, and that...
by Kati | Dec 18, 2020 | Christmas, DIY
Why choose boring gift bags when you give a gift to your loved ones when you can get gift wrap for FREE! And I'm not talking about shopping the after Christmas sales or using coupons to get it for free. I've got some super simple ways to find free gift wrap inside...
by Kati | Dec 18, 2020 | Spend Less
Last year it dawned on me that it had been a long time since James and I had a true and honest date night. This was something I was determined to change and even made it a part of my goals for the new year. Prior to this, date nights kind of slipped by the wayside. We...
by Kati | Dec 18, 2020 | Christmas
Decorating your house can be an expensive endeavor this holiday season, but not with the cheapest Christmas decorations that you can DIY! But with all of the fun Pinterest projects available, the more DIY projects you can make, the more money you will save. I’ve found...
by Kati | Dec 17, 2020 | No Spend
Looking for family entertainment that doesn't cost a lot? We talk about many different ways to save money and get the best deals on TrueMoneySaver, but one of the best ways to save your money is by not spending it! A few years back when we were still working hard to...
by Kati | Dec 17, 2020 | Christmas, DIY
Don't you just love a candy cane centerpiece? With Christmas fast approaching I'm always looking for ways to add some cheerful home décor projects into our homes on a budget. We decided to make a Candy Cane centerpiece that would be perfect for practical home use or...
by Kati | Dec 16, 2020 | Grocery Savings, Reader Favorites, Spend Less
Do you have almost expired milk? If you don't know how to use it up, start by making yourself a bath with this Soothing Milk Bath Recipe! While we sometimes can go through a gallon of milk in a day, there are days when we won't finish a whole gallon and it just sits...
by Kati | Dec 16, 2020 | Grocery Savings, 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 | Dec 15, 2020 | Grocery Savings, 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 | Dec 15, 2020 | Grocery Savings, 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 | Dec 14, 2020 | Grocery Savings, 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 | Dec 14, 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 | Dec 14, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Making DIY Christmas gifts do not have to be as hard as we tend to make it. With a little creativity and about 10 minutes of your time, you can make several really quick and easy DIY Christmas gifts for friends or family without spending a small fortune. Because...
by Kati | Dec 13, 2020 | 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 | Dec 13, 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 | Dec 12, 2020 | 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 | Dec 12, 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 | Dec 12, 2020 | 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 | Dec 12, 2020 | Christmas
Who wouldn't love some appreciation letters in the mail?!! Don't forget our military and our first responders this holiday season! Writing appreciation letters is a great way to show your love and support this season! For the last few years, when I went to write my...
by Kati | Dec 11, 2020 | 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 | Dec 11, 2020 | 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 | Dec 11, 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 | Dec 11, 2020 | 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 | Dec 10, 2020 | 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 | Dec 10, 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 | Dec 9, 2020 | 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 | Dec 9, 2020 | 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...
