Earn, Save & Live Smart
Are you having a difficult time finding a job that pays enough to support your family? Have you been looking for work for an extended period without success? Do you feel trapped in a job that does not offer any challenges or satisfaction? Do you have some unique ideas, talents or skills that you feel … Read more
Summer is less than a month away and that means wedding season is in full swing. But what if you aren’t Vince Vaughn or Owen Wilson and can’t go carousing for free drinks and one-night stands? What if you are that special someone to your special someone and need some tips to make your wedding … Read more
If you have been proactive enough to develop a budget, the only thing standing in your way to success is committing and following through. Here are some helpful hints to help you stick to even the tightest financial plan. Keep it Fresh Make a habit of reviewing your budget on a regular basis. Keeping your … Read more
It’s hard to beat a box mix when it comes to brownies, but I’m always trying! This Rachael Ray recipe just might give the box mix a run…it’s frugalicious, fast and Budget Diet approved! You can even splurge and buy Ghirardelli unsweetened chocolate, and it will still be cheaper than the box!
If your daughter is looking for a fun and festive birthday party, it’s time for a FIESTA! Ages: This party is ideal for girls ages 8-11 Invitiation: Roll up a colorful piece of paper that’s printed with the party details and tie with colorful curling ribbons. Decorations: Think colorful and think about using items you … Read more
I think it’s fair to say that we all love shopping on Amazon, and even more importantly we all love bagging a good deal using an Amazon promotional code. The problem is of course, finding these elusive codes. They always seem to be either: Non-existent (we can’t find a suitable code for the product(s) we’re … Read more
Used properly, the Disney Dining Plan can save you hundreds—or even thousands—on your Walt Disney World vacation, depending on the number of people in your party and the foods you like to eat. The resort actually offers several different plan levels—some cover table service dining and some don’t, so be sure to choose the plan … Read more
College is a lovely time in a person’s life. Setting loans in the back of your mind, you happily make a few bucks flipping burgers while trying your best to pass every class. Somewhere in there, you have to have a social life. That can be hard when you’re barely scraping by living paycheck to … Read more
I recently read an article that touted 20 budget recipes that were as low as $1.50 per serving. While this sounds dirt cheap, it’s really not given the total cost. For example, a lasagna recipe was used (beef and exotic vegetables included), at 1.50 per serving with say 15 servings, this adds up to be … Read more
We all have our systems for organizing and saving recipes, and I’ve always been an index card in the recipe box kind of girl until the internet became my primary source of new recipes. Over the past year, I’ve amassed quite a collection of recipes that were printed on full sheets of paper. For a … Read more