Earn, Save & Live Smart
Living frugally is hard. There is always a temptation to buy something you really want, your spouse really wants or the kids want. Then there are all the unexpected expenses that pop up; car maintenance and repair costs, a bigger than usual heating or cooling bill, lawn care or new mower costs, the list goes … Read more
There’s not much time left to secure the perfect mother’s day gift. And although most moms will appreciate anything that shows you care, I think it’s very important to go a little above and beyond for this holiday. Treat your mom, wife, sister, daughter, or friend to a special gift, a little pampering, and a … Read more
Recipe Type: Main A easy Tex-Mex favorite that starts with a rotisserie chicken or frozen chicken breasts. Great for a crowd and great for Cinco deMayo! WordPress Recipe Plugin and Microformatting by EasyRecipe 2.2.6
How to Oragnize a Garage Sale I had visions of a giant garage/moving sale, but those visions didn’t include 10 short days to get it together! I wasn’t procrastinating, I just didn’t want to begin the cleaning out process until we had a contract on our house. After all, who wants to welcome prospective buyers … Read more
Spring is a wonderful time of year for kids. Sports start back up, the Easter Bunny arrives, and the end of the school year is in sight. But with all the hustle and bustle of little ones, it’s easy to forget to give yourself a little “me” time. This spring, don’t forget about yourself! Treat … Read more
A frugal gal would never let an overripe banana go to waste, so what should you do with those poor spotted bananas? Banana Bread is a great option, but how many loaves of banana bread can you eat? Rejoice, The Budget Diet girl has a Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe that will make good use … Read more
Another Texas favorite! It’s so easy and fresh tasting that you’ll never go back to the salsa in a jar again. Homemade Salsa is a great hostess gift…just dress it up in a nice jar!
If you’re calling about homeowner’s insurance, press 1. If you’re calling about auto insurance, press 2. If you’re a new customer, press 3. If you’re calling to make a claim, press 4. If you’re calling regarding billing, press 5. You know the drill, we all waste time talking (or trying to talk) to a computer, … Read more
Recycling really does pay…it’s both earth friendly and budget friendly! Check out the stores with recycling programs that pay you cash or give you discounts. Best Buy – Reusing is even better than recycling! The Best Buy Trade-In Program allows you to swap used (even broken) laptops, cell phones, cameras, computers, iPods and more for … Read more
5 Ways to Save on Gas According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the average household spends $305 a month on gas, and those figures are from a year ago. Gas is nearing $5 a gallon, and that figure is bound to increase! In fact, my husband is in London this week, and it’s $9 … Read more