by Kati | Sep 6, 2023 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
It’s so important to build an emergency food supply kit, let me tell you why. When my cousin was getting married in 1998 we flew out to Nashville for the wedding. Little did I know that there were a bunch of tornadoes in the area. Yikes! The pilot safely landed the...
by Kati | Sep 5, 2023 | Spend Less
We’ve seen quite a bit of devastation in recent years so I want to show you how to prepare for storms. First, the flooding brought on by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Then the destruction we found in Florida resulting from Hurricane Irma. My family was directly in the...
by Kati | Aug 19, 2023 | 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 18, 2023 | 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 17, 2023 | 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 15, 2023 | 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 13, 2023 | 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 8, 2023 | 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 | 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 22, 2023 | 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 | 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 1, 2023 | Freebies, Reader Favorites, Spend Less
Ah, there's nothing like the glorious scent of a Bath & Body Works fresh fragrances or the soft, soothing skin care that glides seamlessly over your skin to make it beautiful. I've got boys… so I keep some fragrances right in the pocket of my car to spray into...
by Kati | Jan 1, 2023 | 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 | 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 | 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...
