Cat, Author at Budget and the Bees

Save More in 2015 with Smarter Coupons

by Caton December 29, 2014 ~ 7 Comments

It’s almost a new year. I don’t know about you, but it always feels like a time of change to me. I’m not usually one to make New Year’s resolutions because I often have goals that I’m working on. Still, after the rush of the holidays subsides it feels like a good time to evaluate […]

The Buzz Around the Web #17

by Caton December 19, 2014 ~ 3 Comments

Psst: We’re taking the week of Christmas off, but we’ll be back the next week. Happy holidays! 🙂 It’s so hard to believe Christmas is only a few days away. I hope everyone is getting some time off of work and relaxing. I’m trying hard to keep my spirits up. Normally, I don’t like the […]

Ask The Bees: My Life Is a Mess. How Do I Get Organized?

by Caton December 17, 2014 ~ 5 Comments

We love getting questions from our busy bee readers, and this one is probably something you can all relate to! As always, we’d love to hear your take on this and any advice you may have in the comments below. Dear Cat & Natalie, I’ll make this quick because I know you are busy! My […]

How to Take Family Pictures Worthy of Your Next Christmas Cards

by Caton December 15, 2014 ~ 8 Comments

Photography is one of the few creative outlets I’ve succeeded in. Many of my Pinterest crafts look more like Pinterest fails, so I love the satisfaction of viewing a great photograph I took. The holidays are an especially fun time of year if you enjoy being behind the camera because there are so many opportunities […]

The Buzz Around the Web #16

by Caton December 12, 2014 ~ 10 Comments

My furry child had his moment of Internet fame this week. It was so fun to read comments and hear reactions to his interview. I’m slowly working on turning everyone into a cat person. If you missed my dapper gentleman, be sure to read Frugal Hound’s comical interview. Check out Canadian Budget Binder tomorrow for […]

How to Prepare for Winter on a Budget

by Caton December 10, 2014 ~ 8 Comments

If you’re stopping by after reading about Benny on Frugalwoods, welcome! We’re so glad you’re here. If you want to read more about Natalie & me (Cat), check out our deets here. As I look at the window, I’m watching the second snowfall for this winter here in New Jersey. Maybe the bliss will wear […]

How to Celebrate Your Day with Free Birthday Stuff

by Caton December 8, 2014 ~ 10 Comments

Despite not being a fan of cold weather, this is my favorite time of year. Holidays are wonderful, but I’m also one of those December babies. People would always ask, and sometimes still do, if my birthday was overshadowed by Christmas. I’ve been asked if I received fewer birthday gifts in lieu of Christmas gifts […]

The Buzz Around the Web #15

by Caton December 5, 2014 ~ 2 Comments

Happy Friday! I hope everyone has had a great week and is still able to munch on some leftover turkey. The best part about eating at a restaurant for Thanksgiving was not having to do the dishes, but I really missed having leftover turkey sandwiches. We will definitely be making a turkey for Christmas to […]

Moving to Grenada: Hubs’ Adventure in the Trinidad Airport

by Caton December 4, 2014 ~ 7 Comments

A few weeks ago I wrote about moving to Grenada, but I didn’t get to the actual moving part. I just explained why we moved to Grenada, what it was like when Hubs finally got accepted to medical school, and the preparations for him to leave. The truth is, actually getting to Grenada was a […]

LoopPay Review: A New Form of Mobile Pay

by Caton December 1, 2014 ~ 4 Comments

A couple weeks ago I was given the opportunity to try out an awesome mobile pay product called LoopPay. If you can’t already tell, I think it’s incredible! LoopPay is a system designed to replace the charge cards in your wallet, which means you can make a card purchase using your cell phone instead of […]