Earn, Save & Live Smart
When the weekend rolls around, how do you spend your free time? Choose the one answer that describes how you spend the majority of your free time. A. reading B. watching TV C. shopping D. relaxing E. outdoor activities F. crafting G. cooking H. partying If you answered “shopping”, and you’re trying to cut your … Read more
You’re probably thinking I found these shoes on the clearance rack, and I did, but there’s so much more to this story. If you’re a loyal Budget Diet reader, you know there’s more to saving money than just finding the clearance sale. We all love to save money, we all love a good deal and … Read more
One of my favorite frugal living tidbits of wisdom is, “use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.” Wise words to live by, but this anti-shopping list created by Becky at BabyBudgeting.co.uk is your new frugal living checklist. Print it out, put it in your wallet and look at it before … Read more
It’s been 2 weeks since New Year’s, and many of us have already broken our resolutions. Not good. Two of the most popular resolutions are losing weight or saving money, and they both are challenging…requiring discipline and willpower. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again…saving money is a lot like dieting (hence the … Read more
Actually, The Budget Diet girl made up National Cancel Day, but it is a great idea. This is the day you’re going to cancel memberships, subscriptions and services you don’t use, AND return or exchange items in your closets that still have tags. The end result will be money in your pocket! Let’s get National … Read more
This is the time of the year we all wish money really did grow on trees…oh what fun that would be! The joy of going to the mailbox and finding Christmas cards has been replaced with the dread of opening Christmas bills. If you blew your Christmas budget, there is money to be found. Consider … Read more
Did you get a cake pop maker or donut maker last Christmas? How about a chocolate fountain a few years ago? Did you get a George Foreman grill for a wedding gift or maybe an ice cream maker? Where are they now? Sitting in a cabinet, taking up space and gathering dust? Kitchen gadgets are … Read more
Take a moment, grab a calculator and total up your Halloween spending…the costumes, the candy and don’t forget the decorations. So…how much did you spend on Halloween? According to a new survey by Retail Me Not, the average family spends $83 on Halloween. The Budget Diet girl is hoping you’re not average. If you are … Read more
The Budget Diet girl has a money saving challenge for you…take a week off from grocery shopping. Do you think The Budget Diet girl has gone off the frugal deep end and wants you to starve? Actually, if you’re like most American families, you won’t starve. You may not eat as much fresh produce as … Read more
Growing up, my grandmother always gave each of her grandchildren $100 for Christmas. My sister would go out and buy 10 little things, and I would go buy 1 nice thing. Fast forward 40 years, and my sister still opts for quantity while I go for quality. We’re both frugal, but in our own ways. … Read more