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 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 | Oct 3, 2023 | Budgeting, Money
How to Earn Extra Money Reading Books You Love Are you a bookworm who loves diving into captivating stories and exploring new worlds through literature? What if we told you that you could turn your passion for reading into a lucrative source of income? Yes, you read...
by Kati | Jul 25, 2023 | Budgeting, Money
Are you looking to make money by selling items at garage sales? Garage sales can be a lucrative business if you know what garage sale items are the best sellers, how to source inventory, attract customers, and maximize profits. In this comprehensive guide, we will...
by Kati | Jul 17, 2023 | Budgeting, Money, Spend Less
Thrift store shopping has become increasingly popular over the years, and for good reason. Not only is it an eco-friendly way to shop by giving pre-loved items a new home, but it can also be a great way to discover hidden gems. Did you know that there are even...
by Kati | Jan 26, 2023 | Reader Favorites
I get asked all the time how (and where) I run my business from my busy home. We have 4 kids who each have their own bedrooms and we are constantly hosting people who want to visit Florida when things get cold in “their neck of the woods.” You might find...
by Kati | Jan 18, 2021 | Money
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 | Nov 26, 2020 | Disney
Looking for some Disney FastPass tips? Then I've got some great ones for you! Planning on visiting Walt Disney World in the near future? Then you will definitely want to utilize the Disney FastPass system. This system is like “call ahead seating” for a...
by Kati | Nov 8, 2020 | Disney
Are you convinced that Disney World Vacation deals don't exist? I totally understand and thought they weren't possible either. Until I met Jeffrey Merola. You see, Jeffrey Merola is an “Authorized Disney Vacation Planner” and that means that he is...
by Kati | Jul 18, 2020 | Couponing
You want to start couponing but don't know where to start? Couponing has changed so much over the years, and now the options for finding coupons are limitless! Where you were once forced to buy a Sunday paper to find coupons you can now find online and even in your...
by Kati | Jun 27, 2020 | Coupon Inserts, Coupons
You can expect to find FOUR (4) Coupon Inserts in your Sunday paper this week: (1) (2) SmartSources, (1) RetailMeNot, (1) P&G NOTE: The preview sources must have gotten this week's inserts wrong. Most people are reporting (1) SmartSource and (1) RMN. RetailMeNot...
by Kati | Jun 27, 2020 | Publix, Publix Weekly Ad
The last Publix Coupon Matchup Weekly Ad will be the 6/25-7/1 sale. Please read this article for more information. It's time to shop the Publix Weekly Sale! And it's been all matched up with the corresponding coupons. Here are some things you'll want to keep in mind...
by Kati | Jun 24, 2020 | Coupon Inserts, Coupon Policies, Couponing, Coupons, CVS Deals, CVS Weekly Ad, Office Depot, Other Stores, Publix, Publix Weekly Ad, Target Deals, Target Weekly Ad, Walgreens Deals, Walgreens Weekly Ad, Walmart, Winn Dixie Deals, Winn Dixie Weekly Ad
A lot has happened in the world of couponing over the last 10 years since I started blogging about the topic… if you’ve been with me for that long, then you may remember back in 2010 when we were regularly getting FREE Marcal Toilet Paper… or maybe...
by Kati | Jun 23, 2020 | CVS Deals, CVS Weekly Ad
Easy Deal Scenarios from the CVS Coupon Matchups 6/21-6/27! To get the biggest savings at CVS, you’ll need to take advantage of their ECB Deals AND Use Coupons. Here are a few shopping scenarios broken down into separate transactions for this week to help get you...
by Kati | Jun 21, 2020 | CVS Deals, CVS Weekly Ad
CVS SHOPPING REMINDERS: Don't forget to scan your CVS Card at the in-store kiosk before you shop! That's where you get all the bonus store coupons! You can usually scan your CVS Card (2) or times to get additional coupons. Get a coupon for $4 off $20 purchase when...
by Kati | Jun 20, 2020 | 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 | Jun 20, 2020 | Publix, Publix Weekly Ad
The last Publix Coupon Matchup Weekly Ad will be the 6/25-7/1 sale. Please read this article for more information. It's time to shop the Publix Weekly Sale! And it's been all matched up with the corresponding coupons. Here are some things you'll want to keep in mind...
by Kati | Jun 20, 2020 | CVS Deals, CVS Weekly Ad
CVS SHOPPING REMINDERS: Don't forget to scan your CVS Card at the in-store kiosk before you shop! That's where you get all the bonus store coupons! You can usually scan your CVS Card (2) or times to get additional coupons. Get a coupon for $4 off $20 purchase when...
by Kati | Jun 19, 2020 | CVS Weekly Ad
The CVS matchups published here will stop when this week’s sale ends on 6/27. Please read this article for more information. CVS SHOPPING REMINDERS: Don't forget to scan your CVS Card at the in-store kiosk before you shop! That's where you get all the bonus store...
by Kati | Jun 18, 2020 | Couponing
Couponing isn’t exactly something new, and it’s no secret that coupons can save your family money. If you are reading this, then you probably want to save money too. So here's your guide to couponing for beginners. While it will take some initial time to build up your...
by Kati | Jun 13, 2020 | 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...
