(If you’re a blogger looking for recommendations… skip to the next section).

This free program helps walk you through the steps needed to get a budget started and worked. If you’re trying to get your money under control, you NEED this.

This well rated slow cooker can switch itself to warm so it can be ready for dinner after a long day at work.

If you’re looking for a usable planner for a budget price- you’ll likely love the Happy Planner. If you’re looking for a top of the line planner, then you’ll want to consider the Living Well Planner.

When someone introduced me to these pens they called them life changing and I rolled my eyes. 2 years of exclusive use later, I actually agree with that assessment. These brightly colored planner pens are reasonably priced, comfortable to use and ERASE COMPLETELY. As in, they erase better than a pencil. They’re amazing and they’re all I use. You can find them in Target sometimes, but they’re usually cheaper on Amazon.  

*Pro tip- If the paper gets extremely hot (think blow dryer or left in a car all day in Texas) then the ink completely dissapears… to get it to come back, just stick your notebook in the freezer for 20 minutes. I know… it’s weird. But it’s worth it.

I use Grove to buy organic household supplies cheaper than I can get them from Target. I get face cleansing wipes and Method hand soap there much cheaper and auto delivered.

The absolute best prices you can find in groceries is going to go to ALDI… I love them. I still shop there. If you have an Aldi within a one hour drive, it’s usually worth a stock up trip. If you’re budget can afford the convenience though, then Shipt is AMAZING. They deliver groceries to your door, picked out by an actual person (who lets me know if she sees a better deal and can sub things out for me) for a flat rate of $99 a year. The best part is that I can use this not only for groceries but also for Target if needed.

The Red Card really confuses people but it’s a great deal if you understand it. It’s a debit card, but think of it more like a check you can only use at Target. You sign up for the Red Debit Card and they give you 5% back on every purchase at Target (you can only use the card at Target). You can use this online and combine it with the 5% savings you get for subscribing to auto shipments of your home staples online.  

This combination is how I get everything I need to run our house shipped to my door every month and spend less than if I were to go to Target.

This drag and drop meal planning service lets you make 10 freezer meals in just an hour and was a big part of us slashing our grocery spending.

I use Liberty Health Share as an alternative to health insurance and have been a super fan since I started. It saved us almost $700 a month from our former plan and we pay over $11,000 less out of pocket. It’s not a perfect fit for everyone though, it’s likely only appropriate for you if you don’t have preexisting conditions.

If you’ve always wanted to work from home but have no idea what options you have or where to get started, this course is a gold mine of knowledge. It uses your personality, natural abilities and unique skill set to find a work at home job that you would love.

This free app that gives you rebates for generic brand purchases at the grocery store is a no-brainer (and how I paid for Christmas while I was paying off debt!)

This free app not only gives you insight to your credit score and gives you free copies of your credit report, it also gives you a FREE $50,000 identity theft insurance policy. This is a phone staple for me.

I use Groupon to get great deals at local restaurants, events and experiences. It’s been powering date night for a few years now. 🙂

Another no brainer- but if your trip total is more than $35, Walmart will pack your order for you and load it into your car for free. No dragging kids through the store begging for Pokemon? #sold. You can order through their app and reserve a time to pick up. You stay in your car and they load you up.