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...
by Kati Kiefer | Jan 1, 2019 | 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 | Jan 1, 2019 | Budgeting, Featured Articles
Can you believe it’s already 2019?! It’s time to set a smarter goal! Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday we were celebrating the start of 2018. It’s time to start goal setting and making New Year’s resolutions. However, the new year is not just about goal...
by Kati | Dec 13, 2018 | Spend Less
Kohl’s is one of my favorite places to shop for clothes and accessories. The quality of their clothes is good, and they have such a large selection, I can always find something that fits my style. However, if you’ve ever set foot in a Kohl’s store,...
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...
by Kati | Oct 14, 2018 | DIY, Spend Less
We have all been told a million times about the harsh chemicals in store bought cleaners or how cheap it is to make your own cleaners. For years I told myself that I never had enough time to make my own cleaners and that it was a waste of time. The truth is that since...
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
Knowing what items to buy at bulk foods stores is one of the best strategies to help you save money without having a worry, or cut coupons. First, we have to take a step back because the best way to know whether you are getting the best price AT ALL is to divide 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
Baking your own bread, canning home-grown tomatoes and using the leftover lard for frying foods instead of butter. When I think of the term “Pantry Staples” it reminds me of the days during the Great Depression that I’ve only heard about from my...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 1, 2018 | Spend Less
FREE Baby Diapers. Doesn’t that sound crazy since they are so expensive?! Well, Momma, get ready to save money on your diaper expenses by getting FREE baby diapers! And since birthing and raising babies is so painful and expensive, can’t we get something...
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...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 28, 2018 | Spend Less
Are you looking for little extra money in your bank account at the end of the month? My desire to put extra money to pay off debt turned into a vacation fund for my family, a boost to our savings account and so much more. Whether you are doing a spending freeze to...
by Kati | Sep 13, 2018 | Spend Less
I used to always think that cereal was the cheapest breakfast that I could feed my children. While I was scoring great deals with the coupon, cereal isn’t exactly the picture perfect option for a healthy breakfast at home. It’s hard to beat the convenience of being...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 9, 2018 | Spend Less
A spending freeze challenge is always a good idea if you’re looking to save money. However, you might be thinking that it also sounds like no fun at all. After all, what can you do when you can’t spend any money? As it turns out, there are a ton of free activities...
by Kati | Aug 24, 2018 | Spend Less
Have you ever tried a spending freeze, or even heard of one? A spending freeze is exactly like it sounds; you set a period which you don’t spend any money except for necessary expenses such as your bills. And during the month of September, for one whole month, every...
by Kati | Aug 1, 2018 | Spend Less
As an accountant, I have a love of numbers that most people find odd. I have no problem looking at our budgeting sheets every day to “forecast” our savings balance each month But I also like to play a game with myself to see if I can “beat the...
by Kati | Jul 14, 2018 | Spend Less
Four years ago Amazon decided to have an “Amazon Prime Day” and it is essentially a 36 hour period of REALLY GOOD DEALS… Bed sheets were crazy cheap. TV’s were priced below Black Friday. DVD’s and Wii Games were also priced so low it felt...
by Kati | Jul 2, 2018 | Money, Spend Less
Would you pay $54.75 for a drink on the Starbucks Menu? Of course not! (just in case you didn’t think that was a real thing… it is. A Texas guy paid a record -setting $54.75 for a single drink ordered directly off his local Starbucks menu.) Since I’d...
by Kati | Jul 2, 2018 | DIY, Spend Less
5 Surprising Uses For Dishwashing Liquid Think dishwashing liquid is just for washing dishes? Think again! There are a lot of surprising uses for dishwashing liquid. I love surprising people with other great uses for products that they already have in their home,...
by Kati | Jul 2, 2018 | Debt
You can easily payoff debt with this easy method called the Snowball Method. Imagine a tiny snowball in your hand. Now imagine that same snowball rolling down a big hill going at high speed. While that little snowball used to fit in the palm of your hand, now it’s...
by Kati | Jul 1, 2018 | DIY, Spend Less
Football is one of my favorite sports! And even more fun is all the team T-Shirts, chicken wings, and die-hard spirit. I think it’s no surprise that 70% of Americans watch NFL Football. And there’s one commonality among all fans: they love to throw killer...
by Kati | Jul 1, 2018 | Holidays, Spend Less
Decorating your house can be an expensive endeavor. And with the fun Pinterest projects available, the more DIY projects you can make will save you money. I’ve found that a combination of shopping at the Dollar Store and knowing how to save when you shop at the Craft...
by Kati | Jun 20, 2018 | MailChimp, Spend Less
It’s no shocker to you guys that I LOVE coffee! We’ve had a Keurig for a few years now and I just love that bad boy! Since I sometimes will be working late into the night, we don’t really need a full pot of coffee at 11 PM! That’s why a single...
by Kati | Jun 14, 2018 | Debt
{This post is sponsored by Diamond Bloggers, the story and opinion is 100% my own.} When James and I first got married in 1998, he was working as a manager at McDonald’s and I had just graduated from college with my accounting degree and I was looking for an...
by Kati Kiefer | Jun 10, 2018 | MailChimp, 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...
by Kati | Jun 7, 2018 | Budgeting, Meal Planning
Feeding your family healthy meals on a budget can be a challenge. Convenience foods loaded with empty calories and extra fats are so tempting to feed our families in the chaos of a hectic schedule. Yes, prepackaged foods are convenient, but we know deep down they are...
by Kati | Jun 3, 2018 | Spend Less
Have you ever shopped during the Florida sales tax holiday? It’s when I stock up on my candles and batteries. The State of Florida issued a Sales Tax Holiday for Friday, May 31st through Thursday, June 6th to help residents stock up on Hurricane Preparedness...
by Kati | Jun 1, 2018 | Debt
Do you feel like you’re drowning in debt? Do you dread going to the mail or picking up the phone because you know it’s a bill that needs to be paid? Would you like to learn how to pay off debts fast? You are not alone! The average household debt is around $15,000....
by Kati | May 21, 2018 | Debt
The credit report. Just hearing those two little words is enough send some consumers into a state of elevated anxiety. What’s worse – it’s an involuntary reaction, it just happens! Even the best consumer out there with a perfect credit score will...
