by Kati | Jul 14, 2019 | Spend Less
Amazon Prime Day is a 48 hour epic day of deals. We're talking better than Black Friday deals. Amazon really delivers by putting over 100,000 on sale (it's INSANE). You need to be a Prime Member to get these special deals (if you aren't a already prime member, sign...
by Kati Kiefer | Jul 12, 2019 | Spend Less
In the 20 years we've been married, I can only list a handful of times when my husband James and I were able to get away by ourselves for a fun couples weekend. Attempting to travel while you are on a budget can be challenging. If you are in need of a getaway with...
by Kati | Jul 10, 2019 | 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 | Jul 4, 2019 | Spend Less, Wedding and Honeymoon
The average wedding costs thousands of dollars ($24,000 to be precise) and aside from your home and cars, it will probably be the biggest expense of your married life! If you could shave a few hundred to a few thousand dollars off of your wedding bill without...
by Kati | Jun 27, 2019 | Spend Less
You are a loyal customer. Whether we like to think so or not, we are. Yes, I still love coupons and how couponing works to save our family money and use them when I can. I’m sure you’ve read all my grocery couponing tips and tricks. Lately, I’ve seen a lot of people...
by Kati | Jun 25, 2019 | Money, Spend Less
Nine years ago my debit card was declined when I went to buy groceries at the store. Declined. There's nothing more embarrassing than standing at the checkout lane with 3 kids and a cart full of groceries that you don't have the money for. I put back several...
by Kati | Jun 12, 2019 | Spend Less, Spirit FM
Did you catch my 2-Minute Money Saving Tip this morning on Spirit FM radio station? Each Wednesday I'm honored to share my knowledge about how to get the most for your money in a quick 2 minute savings segment on the Spirit FM 90.5 radio station. During this week's...
by Kati | Jun 10, 2019 | 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 | Jun 5, 2019 | Spend Less, Spirit FM
Did you catch my 2-Minute Money Saving Tip this morning on Spirit FM radio station? Each Wednesday I'm honored to share my knowledge about how to get the most for your money in a quick 2 minute savings segment on the Spirit FM 90.5 radio station. During this week's...
by Kati Kiefer | May 13, 2019 | Spend Less
Gift Baskets For Women! Looking for a great Mother's Day Gift Idea? We've got easy and affordable Gift Basket for Women ideas that won't break the bank! Most of these items can be found at your local dollar store or Walmart! Use your creativity and your knowledge of...
by Kati | May 5, 2019 | FOX Channel 13, Money
Originally published on March 10, 2019. Six years ago last month I received the most exciting call of my professional life. On the other end of the phone (which, by the way, was a cordless phone that actually had to mount to the wall to charge), was a really nice lady...
by Kati Kiefer | May 1, 2019 | Spend Less
Saving money keeps getting harder these days but turning those printed receipts into money has never been easier! You may have seen some information about the Fetch app before, but never really thought that much about it or were willing to try it. Well, it's the...
by Kati Kiefer | Apr 29, 2019 | Easter, Spend Less
If you are looking to avoid the sugar overload of Easter this year, you will find plenty of non-candy treats here! Regardless of your child’s age, these ideas range from toddlers to teens! It is possible to create a candy free Easter basket with these great non-candy...
by Kati | Apr 17, 2019 | Spend Less
Spring is approaching which means house cleaning is entering everyone's mind. We are providing some helpful house cleaning tips and tricks to save time and money during this new season. So, let's get going and dive right in. It's time to get excited about cleaning...
by Kati | Apr 13, 2019 | Freebies, Spend Less
Did you know there are apps for restaurant freebies?! YEP! You can get app freebies! Right now there are 6 restaurant apps that give free food when you download their app, and another 4 that are giving free food with a small purchase. The best way on how to get free...
by Kati | Apr 3, 2019 | Freebies, Spend Less
Buying good quality makeup can get expensive quick. Finding affordable or free makeup can be an enjoyable hunt. 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 products...
by Kati Kiefer | Apr 3, 2019 | Budgeting
The cash envelope system is a spenders godsend when it comes to budgeting. This easy way of budgeting will keep you from going over budget, and help you stay accountable and on track with your budget. While using a paper envelope to keep your money in each month might...
by Kati | Apr 2, 2019 | Spend Less
This is my personal story about how to save money on cable by CUTTING IT OFF!! When James and I moved into our first house and we had to move the cable from our apartment to our new home, I got into a price war with the cable company. And I can be stubborn. So we went...
by Kati | Apr 1, 2019 | Spend Less
Living on a tight budget doesn't mean you can't have some hobbies. While some hobbies can be expensive, check out this list of hobbies and you'll see that you don't have to go broke in order to enjoy one. It really is as simple as swapping expensive hobbies for...
by Kati Kiefer | Apr 1, 2019 | Debt
Raising your credit score rating is a lot like losing weight. It’s not something that can happen overnight, and there is no such thing as a quick fix. Your credit score is determined by your past behavior and not just what you are doing presently to address it. So it...
by Kati | Mar 11, 2019 | Spend Less
One way to save massive money on your fresh produce is to pick it yourself. Not only will you save, but its really fun to get your hands dirty and show your kids where their food comes from. Here's some strawberry farms that have opened up their farms for a quick...
by Kati Kiefer | Mar 10, 2019 | Spend Less
It happens every week…another store closes and you hope it's going to have some crazy good deals that you can get before they close their doors. In fact, this past week, Winn Dixie announced that they are closing 22 stores by March 25th. Six stores are closing...
by Kati | Feb 21, 2019 | Money
It's not everyday that you go to the mail box and find a check for a couple thousand dollars. That's what it feels like when you get a tax refund. Winning Publisher's Clearing house. Remember the days of seeing the host of Publisher's Clearing House? A guy would show...
by Kati | Feb 15, 2019 | Spend Less
Did you know that every year roughly $1 Billion dollars (yes, that's a B) in IRS tax refunds go unclaimed due to people not filing their taxes because they don't owe money? Every year, just like clockwork, April 15 rolls around and with that spot on the calendar comes...
by Kati | Jan 31, 2019 | Spend Less
This post was sponsored by RITZ as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I've got a house full of boys, who love watching football on TV, so we always have a few friends over for game day to share a...
by Kati | Nov 12, 2018 | Debt
{This post is sponsored by Diamond Bloggers, the story and opinion is 100% my own.} Have you experienced a time when you had no income coming in, and no savings to fall back on, yet you still have bills to pay? The problem is that when you have no income, you can't...
by Kati | Oct 2, 2018 | Spend Less
One of the most common questions I get asked is how I manage to stock my pantry full of handy pantry staples without blowing my grocery budget. Pantry staples can get quite expensive if you’re not careful, and if you don’t plan your trip well, you could end up...
by Kati | Oct 1, 2018 | 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. The best way to know whether you are getting the best price AT ALL is to divide the price of the item by the...
by Kati | Oct 1, 2018 | Spend Less
One of the best places to start stockpiling is your household cleaners. These items rarely come with an expiration date and they will last you for years. We’ve all been guilty of buying a little too much laundry detergent when it goes on sale or even buying more rolls...
by Kati | Oct 1, 2018 | Spend Less
Aldi is seriously one of the best places to shop for cheap groceries and great Aldi products! The downside is that they don’t take coupons unless they put out a store coupon which is rare. This means that unless you have a few rebate apps on hand, there are very few...
