by Kati | Mar 1, 2026 | Reader Favorites, Spend Less
The electric bill. Next to your mortgage and car payment this is likely one of your largest monthly expenses. Did you know that the average household spends over $2,000 a year on our Electric Bills?! That's a lot of money! And since I live in Florida, my electric bill...
by Kati | Feb 12, 2026 | DIY, Recipes, Valentine's Day
If you're looking for a sweet treat, then you need to make this recipe for the sweetest Valentine's Day Lollipop treats! Get the family involved creating these Valentine Lollipops for your family and friends. Not only is it a great time to spend together creating...
by Kati | Feb 11, 2026 | DIY, Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is going to be here before we know it and every kid wants to have the best Valentine's gifts to hand out. These easy Valentine's gifts are so easy to create and your kids can even fill them themselves. With a simple trip to your local dollar store or...
by Kati | Feb 10, 2026 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're looking for some spring break ideas for families that won't break your budget, then I've got 'em! Spring break is right around the corner. That means it's time to break out the bathing suits and sunscreen! Here are some spring break ideas for families that...
by Kati | Feb 10, 2026 | DIY, Valentine's Day
February 14th is Valentine's Day and boy am I excited about these Valentine's Day crafts and printable! Since the holiday can get expensive really fast, I've found some great ways to save money with these FREE gift ideas, crafts, printable Valentine's and cards! These...
by Kati | Feb 9, 2026 | DIY, Valentine's Day
Get creative this Valentine’s Day and make something fun for a loved one like this Valentine's Day DIY Card. This year we decided to hand make our Valentine’s Day cards by using free paint swatches from our local home improvement store. You wouldn’t believe how...
by Kati | Feb 1, 2026 | Budgeting, Grocery Savings
Feeding an entire family isn't always easy, and it can get so pricey that food ends up being where a good portion of your monthly grocery budget goes. It definitely doesn't have to be this way. You may not be eating like kings and queens if you reduce your grocery...
by Kati | Feb 1, 2026 | Grocery Savings, 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Debt
If you are living paycheck to paycheck, it can be stressful just to make it to your next payday. If you are struggling to make ends meet and pay the bills, then it feels like you'll never be able to afford to add debt payments into the mix. Adding debt to this...
by Kati | Jan 10, 2026 | DIY
Need a football trophy for your next football-themed birthday party or football party? Are you wanting to make your next football party a party worth remembering? Making your own party decor can be the best way to make your party memorable. This football trophy is...
by Kati | Jan 8, 2026 | Spend Less
With football season in full swing, football parties may seem like a common part of your weekends including a huge football menu. However, these events and loads of food and game day fun can put a strain on your piggy bank if you aren’t careful. I'm here to help with...
by Kati | Jan 7, 2026 | Recipes
Football season is one of my favorite times of the year and I love football finger foods! Don't you?! Football season brings back such wonderful memories of college and fun times with friends while enjoying the games. Of dressing up, painting our faces, screaming, and...
by Kati | Jan 6, 2026 | DIY
Making your own football goal post for your next football party can be an inexpensive way to make your party memorable. This Field Goal is definitely hard to forget, right? Plus, it makes a wonderful statement or table centerpiece as part of your decorations for a...
by Kati | Jan 4, 2026 | 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 | Dec 24, 2025 | Christmas, Spend Less
What pantry items do you normally stock up on during the holidays? I've been known to blow my grocery budget on holiday baking supplies every time I want to bake. From cute cupcake liners, sprinkles, new cookie cutters, and of course, several different flavors of...
by Kati | Dec 23, 2025 | Christmas, homemade-gifts, Spend Less
Mason jars are the biggest part of the “Farmhouse” craze right now. If you love mason jars, then you'll know they can easily make great gifts. So pull out your crafting supplies and those empty jar and let's get busy making gifts! But as I was writing this...
by Kati | Dec 22, 2025 | 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 | Dec 21, 2025 | 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 20, 2025 | 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 19, 2025 | 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 19, 2025 | 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 18, 2025 | 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 15, 2025 | 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, 2025 | 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 10, 2025 | Christmas
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 7, 2025 | 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 | Nov 20, 2025 | Holidays
Our family loves games so we are always on the lookout for some new printable Thanksgiving games for the upcoming holiday. Since we love funny Thanksgiving games and easy DIY Thanksgiving crafts for kids, I'm always on the lookout for new game ideas to keep my family...
by Kati | Nov 20, 2025 | Christmas
The holidays seem to just get busier and busier, but with The Ultimate Holiday Planner (a brand new planner to help you conquer the holidays with grace), I'm able to get prepared and be ahead of the game. Don't you feel so unprepared every year? I know I have felt the...
by Kati | Nov 17, 2025 | DIY, Holidays
I love hosting Thanksgiving and I'm always on the search for new ideas for my tabletop centerpieces! When it comes to Thanksgiving, I enjoy having my entire family in my home together to celebrate and give thanks. But Thanksgiving can quickly start to turn into a...
by Kati | Nov 7, 2025 | Black Friday
Black Friday may be considered one of the best days of the year to do your holiday shopping, but as online shopping has started to grow, so has the popularity of Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is exclusively for online shoppers and can be just as thrilling as a trip out...
