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Here’s a great idea to make a Chore Chart for your kids. This determines how much TV time they get…now your kids will fight over who gets to do what chores. I love it!! So easy and you can get one from Amazon!
Add an adorable and beautiful lighting in your home with this homemade water candle. A glass of water with astonishing decorations look simply spectacular. Let this special candle lighten up your living space. What you need: Plastic bottle Water Olive oil (cooking oil or sunflower oil is acceptable) Candle wick Beads (or other decorations) Scissors Glass (or … Read more
Summer is almost upon us! School is down to its last weeks and kids will soon rejoice their summer freedom. If your kids are anything like mine they start getting bored pretty quickly as the novelty of Summer wears off. Keep them busy with these amazing and super easy DIY projects. Not only you get to … Read more
A choker necklace is a stunning ladies’ accessory for parties, special events or a stroll at the park. You can make it in various designs, colors and charms. In fact, you can have your own choker necklace which will surely catch the attention of your friends. You just these materials: black stretch cord scissors book, binding clip jump … Read more
Looking for a rainy day project? Make a decoupage clipboard! This clipboard came to life years ago when our summer break began with rain, and continued with rain, rain, rain for three straight weeks. My daughter had been looking forward to a summer of swimming and playing outside, but Mother Nature had other plans. We … Read more
Is Pizza Night a a tradition in your family? Maybe it’s every Friday night. Maybe it’s homemade pizza. Maybe you throw in a movie or a board game. If you don’t have a family pizza night, maybe it’s time to start a tradition. The Budget Diet girl likes to think of traditions a inexpensive little … Read more
When’s the last time you went to the movie theatre? Sticker shock? Matinee movies in West Palm Beach are $8…yes, that’s for the matinee! Don’t even ask me how much they are in the evening because I’ve never been. So, how does a frugal gal justify going to the theatre? Imagine bringing the entire family … Read more
My daughter’s 14th birthday was yesterday, and we started a new birthday tradition…birthday pancakes! It’s a recipe that I adapted from Rachael Ray, and these colorful pancakes are a happy way to start anyone’s birthday celebration! Cake for breakfast? Why not, it’s your birthday! If you’re regular reader of The Budget Diet, you know that … Read more
Summer sunshine and heat brings thoughts of getting away from it all for a week or two, and what kind of trip is more fun than a road trip? Road trips are about the journey, not the destination–if you even have one in mind. While gas is expensive these days, you can still take that … Read more
Kids of all ages love playing with play dough. Did you know that you can make it yourself, with only a few ingredients and very little expense? Here is a recipe for making your own play dough, plus slime, moon sand…everything your child needs to keep busy for hours this summer. Homemade Play Dough 2 … Read more