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The majority of burglaries occur during the day when no one is home, Crime Doctor reports. The most important security controls you can put in place are those effective in an empty house. Many burglaries are carried out by amateurs, and the simplest things will scare them off your property. Keep your family safe by … Read more
When the big storm hits, the first thing to disappear from the shelves of the grocery store is canned goods. They’re cheap, they retain their nutrition, and they last forever. When it comes to cooked produce, the kind you buy in metal cylinders at the store can’t hold a candle in flavor and quality to … Read more
It’s time to think about needs vs. wants. Does your daughter need those designer jeans for school or can those be classified as a want? Is your son’s backpack zipper broken or does he just want a new one? Needs vs. Wants – it’s a lesson we all learned in kindergarten, and it’s worth revisiting … 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
Tuition, housing, meal plan, parking pass, books, fees…they quickly add up for college students! Ready to save money? Grab your student ID and take advantage of discounts on computers, movies, shopping, food and more. Need Techie Stuff? Student Discounts for Computers and Cell Phones Apple – College students always get discounts on Apple products! Right … Read more
Don’t worry, you’re in the right place – TheBudgetDiet.com has a new look! The same great money saving tips are still here; the entire collection of frugalicious and fast recipes hasn’t gone missing; and look up…you’ll see the link to the freebies page! I feel like a little girl showing off my new dress, and … Read more
Who doesn’t enjoy scoring free stuff? While there are plenty of internet sites where consumers can find good deals on free stuff, sifting through all of them can be overwhelming. The free products and items an individual scores aren’t exactly free if the person has to spend hours searching for them. These sample sites are … Read more
You may have heard the term Co-Op before but weren’t sure what it really meant. Often, the first thing people think of is farmers. You may have wondered also if it is a type of business. Let’s start with what a Co-Op is. A Co-Op (short for cooperative) is when a group of individuals or … Read more
Food allergies in children seem to be on the rise, and many studies link the source of the adverse reactions to chemicals and other ingredients in processed food. A simple solution for healthier baby food is to make your own at home. Homemade baby food is not only devoid of chemicals — it is also … Read more
If you have a legitimate complaint, take the time to kindly voice it, and you’ll be surprised at the savings. You might receive a credit on your cable bill for an outage or a free movie ticket for poor sound quality. Learn how to complain and get results. How to Complain and Get Results Be … Read more