by Kati Kiefer | Oct 15, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Reader Favorites, Spend Less
I always joke with my husband that when we walk into the dollar store, armed with a couple one dollar bills, that we feel RICH! 🙂 But there are definitely items at Dollar Stores that, while only $1, are too expensive and can be purchased cheaper elsewhere. Consumer...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 15, 2026 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you have the desire to travel, but you're broke, you can still be a broke traveler. You may think there is no way on earth you’ll be traveling the world anytime soon just by looking at your bank account right now. The truth is that traveling may even be cheaper...
by Kati | Oct 14, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Reader Favorites, Spend Less
Do you have almost expired milk? If you don't know how to use it up, start by making yourself a bath with this Soothing Milk Bath Recipe! While we sometimes can go through a gallon of milk in a day, there are days when we won't finish a whole gallon and it just sits...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 14, 2026 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you're looking to find out how to save money for travel, you've come to the right place. Doesn’t it seem like everyone you know is taking a vacation? When you’re on a tight budget, it can feel like everyone else is traveling and seeing the world, except for you!...
by Kati | Oct 14, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
If you're trying to find something for the family to do outdoors…then you need to head to some U-Pick Farms! What's a U-Pick Farm? It's a farm where you can pick your own produce! Fresh strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, zucchini or squash…you...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 14, 2026 | Spend Less
When you think of the cost of being healthy, some things that might come to mind are gym memberships, organic foods, vitamins, and other expensive workout programs. While these are in fact ways to incorporate a healthy lifestyle into your everyday life, they are not...
by Kati | Oct 14, 2026 | Halloween, Spend Less
Did you know that Americans are estimated to spend $2.7 Billion on Halloween candy this year? With regards to candy sales, only the Easter Holiday comes higher. I feel like the candy is the purchase that affects most of us because I've noticed with having older...
by Kati | Oct 13, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
It's no shocker to you guys that I LOVE my Keurig coffee pods! 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 serve...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 13, 2026 | Freebies, Spend Less, Vacations
If you’ve ever browsed the Google Play Store or iTunes Store, you know that there are a lot of free smart traveler apps out there. I’m always looking for ways to save money and find quick and easy ways to do things, and apps have always helped with that. Over the past...
by Kati | Oct 13, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Need to save on produce? Fresh fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, yet buying all those perishable foods can get expensive. So let's focus on some surprising techniques for minimizing your produce costs and maximizing value when it comes to...
by Kati | Oct 13, 2026 | Cleaning and Organizing, Spend Less
Trying to be an organized mom? Maybe you've started looking on Pinterest for easy solutions. Then, the next thing I do is go to Amazon (or Target) to find the perfect little boxes and bins to help me STAY organized. The only problem is that I find out it's gonna cost...
by Kati | Oct 12, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
I was always looking for the best fast breakfast foods. And 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 coupons, cereal isn’t exactly the picture perfect option for a healthy...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 12, 2026 | Debt, Spend Less, Vacations
Have you looked at your budget and can't find the money for travel expenses? You may be looking at your budget now and feel like all your money is going toward paying bills. Sure paying your mortgage, student loans, car loans, and credit cards are all necessary...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 12, 2026 | Spend Less
It may seem like an impossible task to organize a home and keep it organized, but not when you utilize cheap storage. Though it would be ideal to invest in the perfect “Pinterest worthy” organizational contraption, it is not always financially reasonable....
by Kati | Oct 12, 2026 | Halloween, Spend Less
Hooray…Halloween is just around the corner again and it's time to make your own cheap Halloween props! This fun and spooky celebration can cost you oodles if you are not careful. Stores have a vast selection of costumes, props and decorations all for sale but at...
by Kati | Oct 11, 2026 | Grocery Savings, 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 Kiefer | Oct 11, 2026 | Spend Less, Vacations
If you aren’t already familiar with Airbnb, it is a website that allows you to rent rooms, entire apartments, villas, and even vacation housing rentals all around the world instead of staying in a hotel. The average price of a hotel is around $137 a night. Whenever...
by Kati | Oct 11, 2026 | Money, Spend Less
Once you have decluttered and cleaned your home, it's time to learn how to have a profitable yard sale! The best way to get rid of your stuff is to hold a good old fashioned yard sale. But you want the most money for your things, right?! Having a yard sale is no easy...
by Kati | Oct 11, 2026 | Halloween, Spend Less
Have you ever made your own cheap Halloween costumes before? When I was growing up the concept of buying a Halloween costume was almost unheard of. To my parents, the thought of buying an outfit which would be used on just one night of the year was ridiculous. As a...
by Kati | Oct 10, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Flour for baking your own bread, canned home-grown tomatoes and saving the leftover lard for frying foods instead of butter are just some of the things my grandmother considered her staple pantry items. When I think of the term “Pantry Staples” it reminds...
by Kati | Oct 10, 2026 | Spend Less, Vacations
The perfect road trips are a great way to have a fun and frugal family vacation on a budget. Growing up, we took many road trips as a family. Every summer we would drive up the east coast to visit family, roll around in “northern grass” and play games (and...
by Kati | Oct 10, 2026 | 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 | Oct 8, 2026 | Grocery Savings, Spend Less
Have you ever noticed how many paper household goods you use in an average day, or even how many you have in your home? There’s toilet paper for the bathroom, paper towels for cleaning, and tissues for stuffy noses. If you have kids running around the house, then you...
by Kati | Oct 8, 2026 | Spend Less, Vacations
When you’re on a tight budget, it can be challenging to think about vacations, especially affordable summer vacations. Setting a travel budget for your family might be the easiest part of the entire trip, but saving up for it can be a challenge. Going into debt just...
by Kati | Oct 7, 2026 | Grocery Savings, 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 Kiefer | Oct 7, 2026 | Spend Less, Vacations
Are you looking for fun, cheap summer vacations? Traveling can be expensive, especially if you’re planning a big trip such as traveling a far distance with multiple overnight stays. When it comes to preparing a travel budget, this can be a little more tricky. You may...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 7, 2026 | Spend Less, Wedding and Honeymoon
Weddings are beautiful celebrations for newly engaged couples and their guests, but those wedding expenses can sure be expensive. And while everyone enjoys dressing up and having a great time with friends and family, wedding expenses can sure get a couple into debt...
by Kati | Oct 7, 2026 | Black Friday, Spend Less
I can honestly say that I think my Amazon Prime membership is worth every penny. Get the most out of your Amazon Prime 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 Kiefer | Oct 6, 2026 | Spend Less, Vacations
The older I get the more I am realizing how important family getaways are to reconnecting with our families. We are always running in so many various directions during the year that we all need some relaxing time to let loose and have some fun. And while that sounds...
by Kati Kiefer | Oct 6, 2026 | Spend Less, Wedding and Honeymoon
The most important part of planning a wedding is to learn how to budget for your wedding. While the ideas of a string orchestra and a white horse drawn carriage sounds so romantic, your wedding budget can't handle that…can it? Do you even know? That's why it's...
