Earn, Save & Live Smart
Do you have a written household budget? Do you know budget basics? Do you need some budget tips? Do you need to save your money? Here’s your weekly challenge: get your budget out of your head & onto paper! It’s simple, just fill out this budget guide. Here’s how…just start filling in the blanks! (keep … Read more
A few years ago my oldest child hit what I call “the in-between age”…old enough to go to the movies & go ice skating with his friends, but not old enough for a job! At the same time, his taste in toys changed from legos and action figures to expensive electronics! Well…if you’ve been to … Read more
The Budget Diet Girl meets The Consignment Sale Queen and thanks to her…I’m ready to tackle the next consignment sale, & you will be too! Top 10 Things to do Before Shopping at a Children’s Consignment Sale. By The Consignment Sale Queen Children’s consignment sales are popping up all over the nation and with the … Read more
How about a Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo or for any evening? A Fiesta is frugal and fun and appeals to all ages. Here’s the plan for a frugalicious and fast FIESTA! Make Your Own Nacho Bar Tortilla Chips Taco Meat Recipe – 1 lb. ground beef, 1 cup picante sauce, 1 can chili beans … Read more
A Carnival Birthday Party is another budget birthday party idea from The Budget Diet girl! A carnival birthday party works for most any age and can be done both indoors & out! Here are the ingredients for success: Carnival Ideas – Homemade Carnival Games: The key to keeping this a budget birthday party is … Read more
Save Your Money – Stop Wasted Electricity Discover almost instant savings with a tip that’s both budget friendly & earth friendly! My daughter’s science project on “Phantom Electricity” showed us just how much electricity we waste. What is “Phantom Electricity”? Phantom Electricity is the electricity that is used when a device is plugged in but … Read more
It’s a Garden Party – It’s a Budget Birthday Party! Here’s another budget birthday party idea perfect for springtime! I’ve come up with a smorgasbord of festive, flowery fun…just pick your favorite options, and voila you’ll have a bloomin’ budget birthday party! Theme: Garden Party Invitations: Flowers (of course!) Simply print an invitation on pretty … Read more
Save Your Money – Lower Your Energy Bill! Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos If time is important, then using a service like this resource can save you lots of time. They’re free. If you live in one of these deregulated states, take five minutes and lower your electric bill today! Simply click on your state, … Read more
Here’s a recipe for a chocolate sheet cake that’s BIG, YUMMY and FASTER THAN OF BOX CAKE MIX! It’s frugalicious and fast! So, the next time you’re craving chocolate cake, BAKE IT…DON’T BUY IT!