by Kati | Mar 6, 2021 | Freebies, Spend Less
Celebrate with these FREEbies and Military Appreciation Discounts! In honor of U.S. Servicemen's sacrifice and service, many businesses offer FREEbies and Military Appreciation Discounts to veterans, active military and their families all year long! So let's dive into...
by Kati | Mar 6, 2021 | Grocery Savings
If you need to save produce in the freezer, then you're going to need this flash freeze tutorial before your produce turns to mush. In every area of the country, there is “local” produce that is ripe for the picking! Because I live near so many strawberry...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 5, 2021 | Spend Less
Looking to trim your cell phone bill? You've come to the right place. Remember when cell phones used to be simple flip phones that you could fit in your pocket? Now, it is rare to see someone who is not carrying a smartphone in their pocket, if it will even fit in...
by Kati | Mar 5, 2021 | Meal Planning, Spend Less
How long is frozen meat good? Well, that depends. It depends on how it was stored, where it was stored, and how long it was stored for. You see, there are many factors in determining how long something will last in the freezer. Frozen meat isn't the only thing stored...
by Kati | Mar 4, 2021 | Spend Less
I never thought that as a 40-year-old Mommy I'd be facing the “you need braces” decision, you see, I was grinding my teeth. But I started to feel some sensitivity on a back bottom tooth when I ate (not with hot or cold foods/drinks) and when I went for my...
by Kati | Mar 3, 2021 | Freebies, Spend Less
Finding affordable or free makeup can be an enjoyable hunt since buying good quality makeup can get expensive quick. I remember seeing a mascara that was $60 once, yikes! The truth is that you don’t need to be spending hundreds of dollars on makeup to have quality...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 3, 2021 | Spend Less
How do you feel about pet ownership? A few years ago a Mommy friend of mine posted this Facebook Status Update on December 26: “Survived another Christmas without giving in to getting a Wii or another animal. Whew! How long can we make it?” And she is...
by Kati | Mar 2, 2021 | Budgeting
You may not be thinking about buying a house for a few years, but a down payment on a house could end up being thousands of dollars. If you’ve already started thinking about saving up for a down payment, you might feel just a little overwhelmed. Unlike retirement, the...
by Kati | Mar 2, 2021 | Freebies, Spend Less
Did you know there are apps for restaurant freebies?! YEP! You can get app freebies for free food from restaurants! Right now there are 6 free food restaurant apps when you download their app, and another 4 that are giving free food with a small purchase. Apps are the...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 1, 2021 | Freebies, Spend Less
Redbox is one of my favorite ways to rent movies. Keep reading to learn about Redbox free movie codes. You can find a Redbox kiosk on nearly every street corner. There are over 38,000 kiosks across the US offering lower prices and more convenience than other rental...
by Kati | Mar 1, 2021 | Spend Less
One step inside a Bath and Body Works store and your senses are on love overload. You're drawn into the store because of the look and feel, but how about those scents that change with every season? It makes you have to visit regularly. And I'm here to make sure when...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 1, 2021 | Spend Less
You have kept your home warm all winter and may have run up the electric and gas bill to keep that furnace going. Now that the summer heat is arriving, let's talk about ways to summer-proof your home to keep your family comfortable and keep some money in your pocket....
by Kati Kiefer | Feb 28, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're heading on your next vacation, then you need to learn these ways to save on hotels. Because saving money on vacation is important. Just think, if you been tempted to splurge while at home, just wait till you’re on vacation! Plus, while you’re on vacation,...
by Kati Kiefer | Feb 27, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you've never traveled by train, I've got the best train traveling tips to peak your interest in this old way of travel. One of the downsides to road trips is that someone has to do the driving, and the driver rarely gets to see all the sights along the way! If you...
by Kati | Feb 27, 2021 | 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 Kiefer | Feb 26, 2021 | Budgeting
Budgeting can seem hopeless when you're not making enough money, but that is even more reason to create one! It doesn’t matter if you’ve lost your job, you have too much debt, or you just don’t make enough money, either way, the bills still need to be paid. When there...
by Kati | Feb 26, 2021 | Spend Less
For years, I struggled financially with setting personal goals, overspending, and being discontent with the things I already had. For myself, I made enormous financial goals in hopes of achieving this dream of mine, only to find myself no closer than when I had...
by Kati Kiefer | Feb 26, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Let's face it, every one of us has gone through a tough time or two and needed to make meals from the pantry. When the money runs out or the stores are out of supplies, we often head to our pantry to see how we can get by with what we have on hand. We all want to feed...
by Kati Kiefer | Feb 25, 2021 | Budgeting
When it comes to budgeting, it can be tough to find ways to learn how to cut expenses. Whether you’ve overspent early in the month, or you’re spending more than you’re making, it may be time to find some expenses to put on the chopping block. While some of your...
by Kati | Feb 25, 2021 | Spend Less
Are you in need of grocery substitutions to save money? I sure was. Let me explain. I have a family of 6. And we eat every single meal at home… plus we homeschool, so that is EVERY SINGLE MEAL at home. It makes for a LOT of dishes. We run our dishwasher twice a day,...
by Kati Kiefer | Feb 25, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're looking for some of the best side hustles for some vacation money, you've come to the right place. Like the majority of society, if you're working a full-time job and still trying to make ends meet, a vacation may seem impossible. If you've been dreaming of...
by Kati Kiefer | Feb 25, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
Heading to Busch Gardens Tampa anytime soon? I've got the best tips so you can save since theme parks can get expensive quickly. Once you've scanned your tickets, the expenses just keep coming! While we are usually Disney fans, we decided to have a day of fun at Busch...
by Kati Kiefer | Feb 24, 2021 | Budgeting
Setting money goals for the year might seem simple enough, but achieving those goals isn’t as easy as it sounds. Knowing how you can stay motivated to reach your saving money goals is an essential step in actually achieving them. I struggle with remaining motivated,...
by Kati | Feb 24, 2021 | Spend Less
We've all done it those crazy bulk buys. At one time or another most of us have taken the bulk buying plunge, vowing to set our family on a new path to saving mega bucks with those crazy bulk buys! Brimming with excitement and armed with good intentions, reusable...
by Kati Kiefer | Feb 23, 2021 | Budgeting
Whether you’re trying to pay off debt, or just getting your financial life in order, we all need an emergency savings fund. Emergency funds are so essential for financial stability. When the unthinkable and unexpected happens, instead of swiping your credit card and...
by Kati | Feb 23, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
If you are looking to maximize your savings, one of the best ways to do this is by knowing where the best place to buy the things on your grocery list is and some of them will be at bulk foods stores. The best way to know whether you are getting the best price AT ALL...
by Kati Kiefer | Feb 23, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
Looking for the best way to save money for a vacation? Summer vacation might feel like a distant dream, but before you know it, your kids will be out of school and on summer break! If you’re daydreaming of laying on some remote beach, cutting a few of your expenses...
by Kati | Feb 22, 2021 | Budgeting
Financial money mistakes can easily happen to us all, even when we think we are being a smarty. While we think we are being smart with our money, sometimes all it takes is one accident and our savings are drained. Or a layoff throws everything for a loop and our...
by Kati | Feb 22, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
My family calls it the “Costco Mentality” for bulk deals. It is possibly the biggest misconception ever. The Costco Mentality is the idea that when you get a good deal on one thing at the warehouse store, you then assume that the warehouse has the best...
by Kati | Feb 22, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you are looking to start a vacation savings account, but don't know how to find the money, here's where you start. According to a report, by the National Coffee Drinking Association, around 62% of the three thousand adults that were surveyed reported drinking...
