Earn, Save & Live Smart
My oldest son is headed for college in a few short weeks, and I’d like to share some of the best student discounts that we’ve taken advantage of! Car Insurance – If your child is not taking a car to college, contact your insurance company to see if they offer a student away discount. The … Read more
Usually at the end of each month, I reflect on my personal savings, but this month I want to brag about how my 16 year old son saved money this month. He just turned 16, he has his first job, and he’s learning that he needs a little discipline when he has a paycheck in … Read more
In our hurry up world…instant gratification rules, but beware…instant gratification is not a friend of the frugal. STOP, THINK, SHOP! 5 Ways to Save Money by being patient: Buy Discounted Gift Cards – Buy discounted gift cards for up to 30% off at Cardpool.com! I regularly order discounted gift cards to … Read more
Clip coupons, buy sale items, pack your lunch… These are all common money saving tips, but here are 10 frugal living tips that I’ll bet you didn’t know! Half Price Rotisserie Chickens – Just last week I was in the grocery, and the lady in front of me was buying 7 rotisserie chickens! Being nosy, … Read more
When you’re out shopping, do you want to get the absolute best deal available? Don’t you just love discounts and sales and bargains? Who doesn’t? Guess what. The Marketing teams who are hired by large companies know that you want deals, so they put them together for you so you’ll spend money at their stores. … Read more
Did you know that many Senior Citizen discounts start as early as age 50? We’re flattered to still get carded in our 40’s, and then suddenly we’re offered senior discounts at age 50! Don’t be ashamed, take the discount and enjoy the savings! At a recent visit to Taco Bell my husband, age 47, was … Read more
Yeah, I know. Analogies are no fun. But they do illustrate a point. If you want to lose weight and gain lean mass, what do you need to do? Consume fewer calories. What’s one way to do that? Eat light or diet foods instead of the full-calorie versions, delicious though they may be. Of course, … Read more
Who wouldn’t want to live a lavish lifestyle? We all want to live the good life. The problem is, most of us belong to the working class. With the global financial crisis we’re in, money is a scarce commodity. Don’t fret, you can still live with a touch of class. How can you do that … Read more
The Budget Diet girl’s favorite frugal things…try them today, and you’ll save your money! Coupon Codes: When shopping online…always search for a coupon code to save money! Click here to learn how! Discounted Gift Cards: Make a habit of stocking up on discounted gift cards for stores you normally shop like Target & Home … Read more
The Budget Diet girl is going to help you be prepared for the “I’m bored” syndrome this summer! This week…The Budget Diet will feature a budget boredom buster idea each day! Today’s topic…Field Trips! Plan a field trip every week this summer! Here’s how… Start by taking your children to the library to find … Read more