by Kati | Dec 7, 2022 | 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 4, 2022 | 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 24, 2022 | 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 21, 2022 | 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 11, 2022 | 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...
by Kati | Nov 8, 2022 | Black Friday
Black Friday is easily the best shopping day of the year but it can easily become the most overwhelming…that's why you need to read this Black Friday Shopping Guide! Almost every retail store participates in some kind of sale to try and win your purchase. That's...
by Kati | Nov 7, 2022 | Black Friday
All deal seekers know that one of the best shopping days of the year is Black Friday. Can you believe Black Friday is just a few short weeks away? It seems crazy! I am a seasoned Black Friday shopper and have even started shopping Thanksgiving morning (online) to...
by Kati | Aug 1, 2022 | DIY
Living in the sunshine state sure does cause some bug bites, but I was looking for something made with essential oils so I could get rid of bug bites really fast! Yes, because Florida has a lot of bugs and big biting ones too! Our active family is always getting some...
by Kati | Aug 1, 2022 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
It may sound shocking to hear that you can save $500 this year when you simply compare food prices. But the best news is that you can save that much without even cutting any coupons! That notion may seem odd coming from me, a hard-core couponer, right? Yes, I know....
by Kati | Aug 1, 2022 | Debt
If you are living on one income, you might think you’ll never get out of debt. It is very possible to live on only one Income AND pay off debt too! Here's how to payoff debt and only live off one income! I used to read other stories of families who had paid off...
by Kati | Sep 1, 2021 | DIY, DIY Cleaning Supplies, Reader Favorites
This is one spray bottle you will want to always have filled with the essential oils for colds and flu inside so you can combat the germs and make sure no one else in your family gets sick. It is a cold & flu room spray I've been using for years every time one of us...
by Kati | Aug 1, 2021 | 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 | Aug 1, 2021 | 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 | Aug 1, 2021 | 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 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 you...
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...
by Kati | Jun 13, 2020 | Couponing
This past week I've received several emails and comments from readers about how to specifically set up their coupon box. Taking the 5 minutes each week to set up your coupon box means you'll be ready to cut your coupons and go shopping at a moments notice. It...
