Earn, Save & Live Smart
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
In this economy, buying used can get you almost all of the functionality of a new item without the price tag. While we tend to like buying items brand new from the store, some items are worth buying used. Items You Should Buy Used Furniture Furniture is usually built to last, so … Read more
The definition of frugal according to Dictionary.com… fru·gal 1. economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate. 2. entailing little expense; requiring few resources; meager; scanty: a frugal meal. Synonyms: scant, slim, sparing, skimpy. Antonyms: … Read more
With a mortgage, kids, cars and bills that just keep coming, you may wonder how you will ever make it until the end of the month without resorting to living on peanut butter and jelly until payday, let alone save money. Easy Ways to Save Money 1. Actually create a budget Maybe your never … Read more
Did you know that the average person has $2,000 of junk laying around? That means that you could be sitting on money that could help you pay bills, or just have some extra money. Now, even if some of your everyday items are broken, they are not worthless. You can easily earn some extra cash … Read more
In a time where it’s considered normal to be buried under a mountain of debt, many people simply assume they’ll never be able to pay it off and try go about their lives regardless. Unfortunately, unpaid debts can haunt you for the rest of your life. If you’re feeling crushed under the amount of money … Read more
Gray hair happens to everyone at some point, whether they want it to or not. Some people get gray hair earlier than expected, while others are lucky enough to dodge the curse of gray hair until several decades later. In addition, while some people are comfortable with their graying locks, most people don’t like the … Read more
10 slightly unconventional tips for saving money and living frugally. Some of them may be a tad silly, but I still hope you can put a few in practice. Happy saving! Warm up your house in the winter with your oven! After cooking, leave the oven doors open so the heat warms up the place … Read more
I named my blog The Budget Diet because saving money is so much like dieting! Diets require effort. Saving money requires effort. Diets are successful when you change your eating habits. Saving money becomes easier when you change you spending habits. When we go on a diet, we give up some of our favorite foods … Read more
It’s back-to-school, back-to-sports and back-to-injuries! My daughter started cross-country last week, and on the third day she developed shin splints and needed ice them. Option #1: Ice cubes in a zip-top bag, wrapped in a towel – functional but melts fast! Option #2: Frozen peas – easy to shape. Option #3: Spend about $10 on … Read more