Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie

chocolate chip pie recipe

Is there anything more comforting than a warm chocolate chip cookie? Yes…a warm slice of Chocolate Chip Cookie Pie with ice cream and homemade hot fudge sauce! It’s easier than making a batch of chocolate chip cookies, and it’s a great recipe to take to a new neighbor or new mom! The ingredients are pantry … Read more

5 Great Mobile Apps for Budgeting – Personal Finance Tools

mobile apps for budgeting

With the current economic recession causing many to tighten their financial belts, there’s never been a better time to start budgeting. Keeping an eye on your personal finances can be a daunting task if you don’t stay organized. In today’s fast-paced, on-the-go world, many are turning to mobile applications to make budgeting a reality. When … Read more

Dollar Store Deals and Duds

dollar store deals and duds

Dollar Stores can be a great place to shop if you know what is truly a good deal and what is not. Often times we may find ourselves there, picking up a few items and saying, “It’s only a dollar.” But once we take the product home, we realize, “It wasn’t worth a cent.”   … Read more

Want to Diet on a Budget? Do It Yourself!

diy diet

With so many expensive diet products on the market, dieting on a budget has become a challenge for many people. The following are some ways and tips to get started on your DIY (do it yourself) diet! Let’s look at these:   Choose a plan: Consider many of the FREE resources available for your diet. … Read more

Easy Corn Chowder Recipe

quick and easy corn chowder

  Cooler weather has arrived in Houston…at least for a day or two! It’s the perfect opportunity to warm up with a steaming bowl of Corn Chowder, and of course it’s another frugalicious and fast recipe from The Budget Diet. ~~~~~~~ Image courtesy of: tungphoto / FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Save Money This Year

save money

Every year, people make resolutions for the changes they wish to implement in the coming year. Many resolutions center on personal goals such as weight loss or learning a new language. Many times, people do not have, being budget conscious uppermost in their minds. Many people, in fact, have New Year’s resolutions of earning more … Read more

Make Your Own Starbucks

Everyday I treat myself to a Venti Starbucks Skinny Iced Latte, but rather than paying $4...I make it myself! Enjoy my copycat Starbucks Skinny Iced Latte recipe and enjoy the savings!

Everyday I treat myself to a Venti Starbucks Skinny Iced Latte, but rather than paying $4…I make it myself! The beauty of this recipe is you can make it without a coffee pot in just a couple of minutes, and you can make it to suit your tastes! If you don’t want the skinny version, … Read more

How to Save Money on Home Security

budgeting for home security

We’re always looking to save a buck or two. From clipping coupons for 12 cents off a can of beans or driving an half-mile up the road to save 2 cents per gallon gasoline, some might call such tactics absurd. But any budget conscious person knows that it’s the little changes that really add up. … Read more