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Do you have a summer bucket list? No? Why not? It’s officially time for a family meeting. On the agenda: Come up with your summer bucket list. There’s one catch…this is a summer bucket list for frugal family fun, so everything must be free or almost free. There are about 100 days of summer, and … 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 … Read more
Snow day…AGAIN? It’s another snow day, the kids have cabin fever and you’ve run out of ideas to keep them busy! If you’re tired of hearing “I’m bored,” and you’re ready to put a stop to the endless video games and tv watching…it’s time for a little frugal family fun! 6 Ideas for Family Fun … Read more
How many days until your children go back to school? I’m sure they can tell you exactly how many days because the countdown is on! This year, turn the back-to-school countdown into a game…it’s a way to savor those last days of summer, and it’s a way to beat the “I’m bored” syndrome! They’ll wake-up … 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
Beat the heat and encourage summer reading with a book swap party! It’s a budget friendly & fun way to kick-off summer reading, and it might become a summertime tradition in your neighborhood. Book Swap Party Invite friends (in the same grade) to bring 3 used paperback books that are at their current … Read more
Tickets for a family of four to the circus $200. Tickets for a family of four to a baseball game $100 – plus parking, plus concessions! Fun on a budget? Priceless! 20 Ways to Have Fun for Less Groupon.com is a great source for huge savings on fun things to do in your area like … Read more
Have one last summer hurrah this Labor Day Weekend by finishing up your summer bucket list! What? You don’t have a summer bucket list? Enjoy some frugal family fun with an idea or two from The Budget Diet’s Summer Bucket List! Summer Bucket List #1 – Ice Cream Sundaes Make homemade ice cream and start … Read more