by Kati | Jan 3, 2021 | Christmas, DIY, homemade-gifts
Don't you just love a warm custom fleece blanket in the winter? I know I do! It's so great to snuggle underneath it watching a movie with your family. Ahh, and the roaring fire crackling…Oh, wait. That part only happens in my dreams living in Florida. But still,...
by Kati | Dec 23, 2020 | 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 22, 2020 | 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 21, 2020 | 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 20, 2020 | 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 19, 2020 | 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 18, 2020 | 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 18, 2020 | 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 17, 2020 | 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 Kiefer | Dec 17, 2020 | Christmas
Despite our best planning and intentions, by the time the Christmas season rolls around, our bank account is squeezed just too thin. If you are on a tight budget this holiday season, you can still create an enjoyable and even a magical Christmas season for you and...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 16, 2020 | Christmas, DIY
Are you looking for a DIY holiday centerpiece vase project for Christmas? One that also is very cheap to make? You're in the right place! With Christmas right around the corner, we're sure you’re preparing your home with all the Christmas decor, Christmas trees,...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 16, 2020 | Christmas
Is your house holiday celebration central? Our house is too! Everyone always gathers at our house for all the holidays. The holiday season can be a time of unexpected events and expenses, instead of being very merry and bright. They can also leave you and your wallet...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 15, 2020 | Christmas
Hanukkah and Christmas are two very special holidays. Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday, and I look forward to the holiday season each and every year. Just a few short years ago was the first year I'd ever celebrated Hanukkah with friends who are Jewish. Our...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 15, 2020 | Christmas, DIY, Reader Favorites
Are you needing some cool Christmas gifts? It’s getting down to the wire for Christmas shopping, isn’t it?! And I honestly think the closer it gets the less creative my brain gets also! Thankfully for both of us, I wrote this article when I was of sound mind before...
by Kati | Dec 14, 2020 | 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 Kiefer | Dec 14, 2020 | Christmas
Do you have a Christmas Eve dinner? We didn't use to, but our family loves to eat and so our Christmas Eve dinner has become just as fun as our Christmas Day dinner. As the Christmas holiday gets closer, the presents are almost wrapped, the stockings are hung by the...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 13, 2020 | Christmas
We all would like to have lots of money in the bank, but maybe having a nicely padded Christmas Savings Account would be a great start! This is one of the tips included in my Jump-Start Your Savings Guide (how to add $500 to your bank account in the next 30 days,...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 13, 2020 | Christmas, DIY
Need some frugal and cheap Christmas ornaments ideas? Here are 5 great ones! The holidays are approaching quickly, and we're already so busy and usually, our budget is running thin too! Getting crafty with these fun & easy DIY Christmas ornaments is one way we force...
by Kati | Dec 12, 2020 | 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 Kiefer | Dec 11, 2020 | Christmas
Do you and your family have fun family traditions for Christmas? In my family, it was reading The Night Before Christmas each Christmas Eve before heading off to bed. We would all sit down on the couch together, while my mom read it to us. As we got older, sometimes...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 10, 2020 | Christmas
After weeks, and maybe even months, of planning, shopping, baking, wrapping, parties, and holiday prep, it’s finally Christmas Morning. Did you give yourself a smart start to the day? By the time Christmas morning comes around, you may be exhausted and done with the...
by Kati | Dec 9, 2020 | 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 Kiefer | Dec 8, 2020 | Christmas
If you are having trouble finding a great gift for the Jedi in your life, there are plenty of choices for you to pick from this list of the best Star Wars Novelty Gifts around! No matter what your budget, you can make something yourself, or order it online and kick...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 7, 2020 | Christmas
Are you looking for some good deals after Christmas? Going shopping during the after Christmas sales is a big deal at our house. There are items that you just can't get cheaper any other time of the year. Oh, don't get me wrong, I still shop on Black Friday and Cyber...
by Kati | Dec 6, 2020 | 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 26, 2020 | 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 Kiefer | Oct 29, 2019 | Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Desserts, Recipes
Cranberry Tea Cookies These Cranberry Tea Cookies are a little sophisticated little cookie that pares perfectly with tea or coffee. Notice the pecans and the Craisins…yum! All the ingredients can be mixed in one bowl. Love that. This rolling technique is the...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 29, 2019 | Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Desserts, Recipes
Frozen Peppermint Pie Recipe If you want a Christmas dessert that festive, delicious, and oh-so-easy to make, this Frozen Peppermint Pie Dessert is it! Just SIX SIMPLE INGREDIENTS are all you need for a little bit of cool refreshment! This cookie crumb crust is one of...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 29, 2019 | Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Desserts, Recipes
Chocolate Donuts With Peppermint Glaze If you love mint chocolate, then you'll love these Chocolate Donuts With Peppermint Glaze! Is there a more delicious combination in this world than chocolate and peppermint? And then it's put in a donut?! That's just heavenly!...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 29, 2019 | Christmas, Christmas Recipes, Desserts, Recipes
Melting Snowman Chocolate Cookies These Melting Snowman Chocolate Cookies sure are cute! Do you wanna bake a snowman? Of course, you do! We used a cookie mix, but you could start with a made-from-scratch cookie. Using the mix will get you to the fun, decorating part...
