by Kati | Aug 20, 2026 | 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,...
by Kati | Aug 19, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
My husband thinks one of the best modern laundry inventions are laundry scent boosters. He loves getting a shirt out of his drawer several weeks after it's been sitting in there, putting it on, and breathing in that clean, freshly washed scent. But those fresh scents...
by Kati | Aug 19, 2026 | Spend Less
We've all done it those crazy bulk buys. At one time or another most of us have taken the bulk buying plunge, vowing to set our family on a new path to saving mega bucks with those crazy bulk buys! Brimming with excitement and armed with good intentions, reusable...
by Kati | Aug 18, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
If you are looking to maximize your savings, one of the best ways to do this is by knowing where the best place to buy the things on your grocery list is and some of them will be at bulk foods stores. The best way to know whether you are getting the best price every...
by Kati | Aug 17, 2026 | Budgeting
Financial money mistakes can easily happen to us all, even when we think we are being a smarty. While we think we are being smart with our money, sometimes all it takes is one accident and our savings are drained. Or a layoff throws everything for a loop and our...
by Kati | Aug 17, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
My family calls it the “Costco Mentality” for bulk deals. It is possibly the biggest misconception ever. The Costco Mentality is the idea that when you get a good deal on one thing at the warehouse store, you then assume that the warehouse has the best...
by Kati | Aug 17, 2026 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you are looking to start a vacation savings account, but don't know how to find the money, here's where you start. According to a report, by the National Coffee Drinking Association, around 62% of the three thousand adults that were surveyed reported drinking...
by Kati | Aug 16, 2026 | Spend Less
Think dishwashing liquid is just for washing dishes? Think again! There are a lot of surprising uses for dishwashing liquid. I love surprising people with other great uses for products that they already have in their home, it's like a 2 for 1 deal! But in this case,...
by Kati | Aug 16, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Dollar General is one of those stores that can be a treasure trove for great Dollar General deals. You just have to know the Dollar General secret savings for scoring those deals. A lot of coupon success depends on the individual store, even the individual store...
by Kati | Aug 15, 2026 | Back To School
The beginning of each school year brings the opportunity to organize and make this year better than last and that includes the box lunch you send your kids to school with each day. Something I struggle with that can use some improvement is making lunches for my kids....
by Kati | Aug 14, 2026 | 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 | Aug 14, 2026 | 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 | Aug 14, 2026 | Back To School, Freebies
If you love binders then you are going to love these FREE Printable Binder Covers! The best thing about binders is that they are wonderful at keeping our lives organized. And they are great for more than just school work. You can use printable binder covers to...
by Kati | Aug 14, 2026 | 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 | Aug 13, 2026 | 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 | Aug 13, 2026 | Back To School
It’s that time of year again and with the kids going back to school. It’s also time for parents to open up their wallets for your back to school supplies list. If you’re like most parents, you’re looking for some great deals to help you save even more on those things...
by Kati | Aug 11, 2026 | 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. First of all, you need to know that the absolute best price on a school backpack is going to be found AFTER school starts when they are on clearance....
by Kati | Aug 10, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
How stinky is your stinking garbage disposal? Mine gets pretty stinky. My kitchen helpers (aka, my kids) often forget to run the stinking garbage disposal when they are on kitchen duty. They also conveniently forget to actually clean the stinking garbage disposal and...
by Kati | Aug 9, 2026 | 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 | Aug 5, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies, Reader Favorites
If you need to learn how to clean stainless steel sink in a cost effective manner, you're in for a treat! For the last three years I've asked for one thing for Christmas: a new kitchen sink. My husband thought that was a horrible gift to buy me, but they are...
by Kati | Aug 5, 2026 | Money, Spend Less
Need some ideas for youth fundraising? Well, I've got them! Those summer camps, tickets, trips and extra gas money can bring a big price tag, especially when you're not prepared for them. We've put together a list of fundraising ideas that could help you offset those...
by Kati | Aug 4, 2026 | Back To School, Freebies, Homeschooling
You know how it goes… as the summer fun starts to unfold, it doesn’t take long for the kids come in and you hear a mantra of “I’m Bored.” Well I’m here to help you NOT feel like you need a vacation from your summer fun vacation. You just need some awesome summer fun...
by Kati | Aug 3, 2026 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies
I was in need of a DIY gel air freshener with essential oils and quickly. Having a large family with lots of kids and cats means my house can get, well, smelly. I shared my toilet time spray with you, but what do you do when you want your house to smell fresh ALL the...
by Kati | Jul 25, 2026 | Back To School
It's Time For A Back To School Tax Free Shopping Weekend! Are you ready for some tax free shopping? 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 Sales Tax...
by Kati | Jun 25, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Everywhere I turn, all I hear is about this Coronavirus so I wanted to tell you how to prepare for a biological disaster and save money while being proactive. Let me state that my family and I are not panicking, and I hope you are not either, there are many ways we...
by Kati | Jun 3, 2026 | 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 | Jun 3, 2026 | 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 | Jun 3, 2026 | 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 | Jun 2, 2026 | 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 | Jun 2, 2026 | 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...
