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Make your own chili seasoning, and then cook up a batch of chili for your Super Bowl Party! Chili Seasoning Recipe Stop buying the expensive package of premade chili seasoning because it will take less than 5 minutes and cost less than $1 to make a big batch using my homemade chili seasoning recipe. It’s … Read more
Anyone who’s ever been on a tight budget has at least considered buying and selling stuff online. Ebay is probably the most famous way to do that, but it’s not the only one! (We do also encourage you to sell on Ebay. Check out our online auction tips and tricks here!) Mercari and Poshmark are … Read more
If you’re looking to boost your bank balance, then becoming an Uber driver can be an excellent way to do it. In the United States alone, there are 750,000 people who have taken that option, either to supplement their primary income or as their full-time job. The benefits are clear: you can work as much or … Read more
I love living on a budget and with this blog, I can share the benefits of simple living far and wide. My appreciation for living economically began after college, when I moved across the country for a temporary job. Six months later, I moved again. Living a “nomadic” lifestyle can work if you reduce the amount of baggage that you … Read more
If the idea of a homemade Halloween costume sounds like an overly ambitious Martha Stewart project, and the thought of a pre-made Halloween costume makes you scream unoriginal and overpriced…these semi-homemade Halloween costumes are your answer. Semi-homemade Halloween costumes start with items you have in your closet, and you purchase an inexpensive accessory like a wig, glasses … Read more
Don’t let the word “homemade” scare you because no sewing is required with these Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes. Today’s easy, homemade Halloween costume ideas are perfect for pre-teens! Tomorrow, The Budget Diet will feature easy, homemade Halloween costumes for little ones! Easy Homemade Halloween Costumes for Pre-Teens Identity Thief Supplies: Directions: Pippi Longstocking Supplies: Directions: Bubble … Read more
Lemon Cream Cheese Bars Lemon Cream Cheese Bars are one of my many variations of Gooey Butter Cake, and they’re super easy because you start with a cake mix. When I served Lemon Cream Cheese Bars at a luncheon last week, rave reviews came pouring in! “The best lemon bar ever!” “Way better than traditional … Read more
As consumers, we have a ton of options when it comes to shopping. We can shop at local stores. We can head to the mall. Many of us opt to shop online. Shopping online is convenient for everybody who has a computer or smartphone. We all live busy lives and sometimes we just don’t feel like … Read more
If you like getting money – and who doesn’t? – then you may be considering joining a cash back rewards site like eBates. Many online shoppers use eBates to get 25 percent or more back on purchases from various retailers. Plus, you can use coupons to maximize your savings. However, there are some things that users don’t like about eBates. The site has a … Read more
As a newlywed on a budget, I’m pinching pennies this Christmas. I’d love to buy my loved ones the very best, but we’re just getting started as a married couple and thrifty spending is definitely a priority. This year, I’m relying heavily on DIY gifts — namely DIY scarves! Now, I’m no seamstress, so sewing isn’t … Read more