by Kati | Dec 15, 2019 | Spend Less
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 coupon, cereal isn’t exactly the picture perfect option for a healthy breakfast at home. It’s hard to beat the convenience of being...
by Kati | Dec 14, 2019 | Spend Less
You are a loyal customer. Whether we like to think so or not, we are. Yes, I still love coupons and how couponing works to save our family money and use them when I can. I’m sure you’ve read all my grocery couponing tips and tricks. Lately, I’ve seen a lot of people...
by Kati | Dec 14, 2019 | Coupon Inserts, Coupons
You can expect to find ONE (1) Coupon Inserts in your Sunday paper this week: (1) SmartSource RetailMeNot (RMN) – formerly RedPlum (RP) Always skim thru the Parade Magazine or USA Today (depending on in your area) each week! Sometimes they contain high-value...
by Kati | Dec 14, 2019 | 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 14, 2019 | 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 | Dec 13, 2019 | 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 13, 2019 | 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 | Dec 13, 2019 | Publix
Sometimes we need to take more than just a daily vitamin to help our bodies be at their best. Every vitamin has a job to do in our body. Sundown Naturals Vitamins come in a huge range of options! Starting Saturday, 12/14 at Publix, we can get (2) vitamins for as low...
by Kati | Dec 12, 2019 | Publix
Got a cough that just wont' stop? Then head to Publix before Saturday to pick up a FREE bag of Vicks Vapocool Drops! With more medicine than other drops, it will stop that cough in no time! This List Has Expired This deal is going on NOW at Publix!(Deal...
by Kati | Dec 12, 2019 | 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 | Dec 12, 2019 | Spend Less
Baking your own bread, canning home-grown tomatoes and using the leftover lard for frying foods instead of butter. When I think of the term “Pantry Staples” it reminds me of the days during the Great Depression that I've only heard about from my...
by Kati | Dec 12, 2019 | 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.” publix Weekly Ad | Aldi Ad | Kroger Ad | Avon Catalog Then...
by Kati | Dec 11, 2019 | Christmas, Freebies
Christmas is a great time of fun, family, food but also a great time to break out the Christmas Stationery! One thing I love is to send our friends and family an update of what has happened in the past year. Since I'm a homeschool mom, I get my kids in on the fun and...
by Kati | Dec 11, 2019 | 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 | Dec 10, 2019 | Publix
Need a great treat for a Christmas party? Clip this coupon and RUN to Publix starting Weds./Thurs. to grab (2) FREE Pillsbury Place & Bake Brownies! I can't wait to try them! It's gonna be hard getting the kids not to eat them all! This List Has...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2019 | Budgeting, Spend Less
Everyone encounters a time when you have to use budget savers to make the money you have last until it replenishes and the budget resets. It's usually when you’ve decided not to spend any money for a short period (by doing a spending freeze), or there just isn’t...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2019 | Spend Less
Baby diapers can easily be your biggest expense for the first 2-3 years of your little one’s life. It’s a necessity that you keep buying until they are potty trained (which for each of my four children was right before they turned THREE! And then we used Pull-Ups for...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2019 | Spend Less
I never thought that as a 40-year-old Mommy I'd be facing the “you need braces” decision. 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 most recent dental cleaning I...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2019 | Couponing
Do the words BOGO (Buy One Get One) confuse you? Or maybe you think you know BOGO's, but what about when you start to pair a BOGO Sale with a BOGO Coupon? How many items do you need to buy? And how many will truly be FREE? Enter the BOGO Coupon Cheat Sheet! I have...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2019 | 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 | Dec 8, 2019 | Black Friday, Christmas
Are you dreading the holiday season because you might have to return gifts? Me too. Sometimes you have to take back and exchange or return those items you bought or received for Christmas. It's inevitable. But how to return holiday gifts without the headache? Now...
by Kati | Dec 7, 2019 | 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 | Dec 6, 2019 | Publix
Have you ever noticed that your coughing gets worse when it’s the most quiet during church or the theater?! That’s why I make sure to keep lots of cough drops in my purse at all times! Not just for me but for the hubby and kids too! Right now at Publix, you can pick...
by Kati | Dec 6, 2019 | Freebies, Spend Less
Last year, I was using the now retired Fuelperks app to regularly get cheap gas and a free tank about once every six months. When the Fuelperks program ended, I needed to research new options to continue saving on my fuel costs and how to get cheap gas. Much to my...
by Kati | Dec 5, 2019 | Spend Less
Is your milk about to expire? 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 4, 2019 | Publix
It's FREE, it's FREE, it's FREE! Even if you don't have a baby, hurry and grab these coupons so you can snag FREE baby food! Then, either give it to someone who does or donate the food to a local shelter! It's a great time to give so let's get some FREE baby food...
by Kati | Dec 3, 2019 | Spend Less
Typically the words “healthy food” and “saving money” don't go hand-in-hand. So it surprises people to learn that I keep my food budget really low, while still being able to eat mostly organic foods. You know that I love to save money on...
by Kati | Dec 3, 2019 | 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 | Dec 3, 2019 | 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 | Dec 2, 2019 | Spend Less
Need a list of hobbies that are cheap or even free? Living on a tight budget doesn't mean you can't have some hobbies. While some hobbies can be expensive, check out this list of hobbies and you'll see that you don't have to go broke in order to enjoy one. It really...
