by Kati | Dec 5, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
A common question I receive is if I have any Aldi shopping tips. And I love shopping at Aldi, so I have some insider secrets you are gonna love. Aldi is a hidden gem of a grocery store that you might overlook because they don't accept any manufacturer coupons. But...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 5, 2021 | Spend Less, Vacations
You’re probably excited about getting ready to go on a much-needed family vacation and now the process of getting your vacation on budget starts. Do you actually know how much you need to save to have the best time possible? The last thing you want is to get to your...
by Kati | Dec 5, 2021 | Spend Less, Wedding and Honeymoon
The average wedding ceremony costs thousands of dollars ($34,000 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 | Dec 4, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
If you are trying to save more on groceries, let me teach you how to make a grocery price book. 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, etc. And yes, those items...
by Kati Kiefer | Dec 3, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Did you know that food is the third largest household expense families spend money on? Even the thriftiest people are still averaging a spending of $568 per month. Whether your family is big or small, we’re all looking for ways to save money on groceries. So how do...
by Kati | Dec 2, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Do you need to get your groceries on budget? Then these tips will teach you how to save money on groceries without coupons. Did you realize that there is a strategy to couponing in which you can save around 70% Off your grocery bill without EVER even using a coupon?...
by Kati | Dec 1, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
One question we get asked frequently is “How can I save money on meat?” Meat is one of the most expensive items we buy at the grocery store and coupons for meat are rare. But you can save money on meat and never pay full price for it again. I think of saving on meat...
by Kati | Nov 27, 2021 | 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 Kiefer | Nov 26, 2021 | Spend Less
What would you do if you had an extra $10,000 (yes, TEN GRAND) in your pocket today? Just think of what an additional $10,000 a year could do for your family. A few simple changes in your shopping habits can really add up to some BIG savings. With these how to save...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 25, 2021 | Spend Less
So you may have seen those silly 365 Day Money Saving Challenge, and they sound all glamorous (but this penny challenge is different!). When they say “Save Over $1,000 this year!”…but is it really feasible? When you look at the nitty gritty detials...
by Kati | Nov 24, 2021 | Spend Less
Have you ever done a 52 week money saving challenge? I am a huge proponent for saving money. Especially when it's easy and fun. When I realized that my family could save over $600 by simply collecting pennies… I was wholeheartedly on board! You might have seen...
by Kati | Nov 24, 2021 | 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 Kiefer | Nov 23, 2021 | Spend Less
Need to reduce car insurance rates? Well, then read on. 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...
by Kati | Nov 23, 2021 | 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 Kiefer | Nov 22, 2021 | Spend Less
Healthcare these days can be a nightmare especially when we all need to save money on healthcare. Then there's the confusing choices. What policy should you choose? How can you save the most money? What is covered? It’s like a maze that almost makes you need a doctor...
by Kati | Nov 21, 2021 | Spend Less
Whether you're looking to save money at the gas pumps, or just want to reduce your overall 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 | Nov 20, 2021 | Spend Less
Are you looking for the best ways on how to save at Kohl's? Then you've found them! Kohl's is one of my favorite places to shop for clothes, accessories, and more. The quality of their clothes is good, and they have such a large selection. I can always find something...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 19, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Do you know how to save money on groceries to the max? I've always believed that the grocery budget is one of the most flexible categories in your budget. Despite it being so flexible, our grocery budget is often one of the highest line items in our budget as well, so...
by Kati | Nov 18, 2021 | 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 | Nov 17, 2021 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
One of my favorite DIY recipes is my homemade whipped cream and other delights. As an accountant, I have a love of numbers that most people find odd including making as much as I can homemade because it saves me money. I have no problem looking at our budgeting sheets...
by Kati | Nov 16, 2021 | Spend Less
Need a list of hobbies that are cheap or even free? 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...
by Kati | Nov 15, 2021 | Spend Less
Are you wondering how to show someone you love them when extra money is not in your budget? When was the last time you went out for a night on the town with your significant other? But flowers, dinner, a movie and a babysitter will easily cost you over $100 for only...
by Kati | Nov 14, 2021 | 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 Kiefer | Nov 13, 2021 | Spend Less
It happens every week…another store closes and you hope it's going to have some crazy real 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 | Nov 13, 2021 | Black Friday, Spend Less
Amazon is already known for being a discounted online shopping resource. But there are many ways you can save when you shop on Amazon, making it even better for the savvy & frugal shopper! Amazon is one of my go-to websites for almost everything I need. There is such...
by Kati | Nov 12, 2021 | Spend Less
We can all use a night off from cooking meals and doing dishes every now and then, but it can be expensive! Don't let an expensive check at the end of your favorite restaurant meals ruin your night off. We've paid almost half of our grocery costs for the week on a...
by Kati | Nov 12, 2021 | Spend Less
There are always so many car “sales” out there at any giving point in time, but when is the best time to buy a car? I have always been confused by the influx of car commercials that always make it sound like NOW is the best time to buy {whenever that NOW...
by Kati Kiefer | Nov 11, 2021 | Spend Less
Want the secret to living simply? Less than half of all households don’t have at least three month’s worth of savings. Out of all the homes that don’t, 89% are employed, and 25% make incomes between $56,000 to $91,000 each year! I can tell you there is never a bad...
by Kati | Nov 11, 2021 | Spend Less
Wondering when is the best time to buy a computer or a laptop so you can score the best deal? I can help! In this day and age of modern technology, I'm sure there has been a time when you needed a new computer or laptop. It eventually happens. Your computer gets...
by Kati | Nov 11, 2021 | 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...
