by Kati | Sep 16, 2019 | 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 | Sep 16, 2019 | 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 | Sep 16, 2019 | Spend Less
Baby diapers can easily be your biggest expense for the first 2-3 years of your little one’s life. It’s a necessity that you keep buying until they are potty trained (which for each of my four children was right before they turned THREE! And then we used Pull-Ups for...
by Kati | Sep 15, 2019 | 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 | Sep 14, 2019 | Spend Less
I'm a breastfeeding advocate… it's free, natural, and always at the perfect temperature. But sometimes you need to find the best baby formula for your baby. I do understand that there are situations in which you cannot breastfeed your baby. I got pregnant with...
by Kati | Sep 14, 2019 | 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 | Sep 14, 2019 | 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, you might be...
by Kati | Sep 14, 2019 | 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 | Sep 13, 2019 | Spend Less
We can all use a night off from cooking and doing dishes every now and then, but it can be expensive! Don't let an expensive check at the end of your favorite meals ruin your night off. We've paid almost half of our grocery costs for the week on a meal out a few...
by Kati | Sep 13, 2019 | Spend Less
I can honestly say that I think my Amazon Prime account is worth every penny. Get the most out of Prime with these other benefits that will save you money! Just think, Sam's Club and Costco Memberships are not uncommon, and we pay for them each year. Why do we think...
by Kati | Sep 12, 2019 | 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 football...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 12, 2019 | Spend Less
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 Gardens Tampa. The day was fantastic, without the expensive guilt trip. From your drinks...
by Kati | Sep 12, 2019 | 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 | Sep 12, 2019 | Budgeting, Spend Less
Did you know that over 80% of Americans admit to throwing money in one form or another? Are you throwing money away? The majority blame dining out as the biggest culprit (me included), but that is something we know we do that can waste money. What about those things...
by Kati | Sep 11, 2019 | 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 Kiefer | Sep 11, 2019 | 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 FREE out of...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 11, 2019 | 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. I...
by Kati | Sep 11, 2019 | Spend Less
Whether you're looking to save money on your next road trip, or just want to reduce your expenses, don't overlook your fuel costs. If you own a car, especially one that doesn't get very good gas mileage, then you know how much a full tank of gas can cost at the gas...
by Kati | Sep 11, 2019 | Spend Less
Do you realize that you typically purchase the same 20 items for your family over and over again each week? The milk, the meat, the Kraft Singles. And yes, those items do go on sale, which saves you money every so often. But that doesn't alert you to stock up to have...
by Kati | Sep 10, 2019 | Spend Less
Between keeping up with the kids school and sporting functions, keeping our homes semi-neat, running errands, and cooking meals, and in my particular case, running a home business, it’s hard to take time to treat or spoil yourself. Take it from me, in...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 9, 2019 | Spend Less
Every day there is something in our home that requires cleaning, and as a result, we use up a lot of cleaning solutions and supplies. Those dusters, wipes, and sprays cost a LOT and since they don't last forever it's a vicious cycle that can waste money. Here are some...
by Kati | Sep 6, 2019 | 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 Kiefer | Sep 6, 2019 | Spend Less
So, you’ve bought a car, and everything seems great. It gets you from A to B, has excellent gas mileage, and is the perfect color for your personality! And then suddenly you get hit with crazy high car insurance rates. All the sudden you find yourself wondering how on...
by Kati | Sep 6, 2019 | Spend Less
Saving money might not be nearly as difficult as you think. With a few key insider tips from someone who shops online all the time, you could save thousands of dollars each year, and make your hard earned cash work much harder. Here are my best online shopping hacks...
by Kati | Sep 5, 2019 | Spend Less
Looking for the best toilet paper deals this week? I've got a simple trick to help you figure out that silly “toilet paper math” so that when you are standing in front of a gazillion packages of toilet paper and they just about SCREAM at you like a math...
by Kati | Sep 4, 2019 | Spend Less
With football season in full swing, football parties may seem like a common part of your weekends including a huge football menu. However, these events and loads of food and game day fun can put a strain on your piggy bank if you aren’t careful. I'm here to help with...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 4, 2019 | Spend Less
Moms are busy ladies, and this can mean that a spa day for mom is usually out of the question. If your mom is a busy woman, but you would still like to treat her to a relaxing day at the spa, you can do it on a budget! Having a spa day at home can be an excellent way...
by Kati Kiefer | Sep 3, 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 | Sep 2, 2019 | 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 venture to...
by Kati | Sep 2, 2019 | 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,...
