Earn, Save & Live Smart
Here’s the easiest way to save your money and give great gifts this Christmas… BUY DISCOUNTED GIFT CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS! Think of a discounted gift card as your little money saving secret! Save Your Money – Scenario #1 You love to give AMC Theatre gift cards as teacher gifts, and you discover that you can … Read more
The holiday season is a time to enjoy the company of friends and family. It is a time to celebrate and be thankful, but if you are hosting the party or dinner you may feel a little stressed out this time of year. I remember when I hosted my first Thanksgiving Dinner with about 15 … Read more
Let’s get back to some coupon basics! Many of you are doing a great job of clipping coupons, saving coupons to your store cards, and putting aside coupons that you receive in the mail…good job! The problem is you forget to use those wonderful coupons! How many times have you been standing in line at … Read more
Here’s a solution for those who love a clean house, but dread cleaning day… SKIP CLEANING DAY and START A HOUSE CLEANING SCHEDULE! Instead of planning a marathon day of cleaning every week or two, start setting aside 15 minutes a day for cleaning. Even better…delegate some of your cleaning chores to your children! I’ll … Read more
What’s the question on everyone’s mind this holiday season? How do I party like Santa and save like Scrooge? Well, here are 10 ways to help you do just that. The money you save will be like a present to yourself. Money Saving Holiday Party Tips Create your own “happy hour”: Skip the pricey meals … Read more
Black Bean Soup is another frugalicious (frugal + delicious) and fast recipe from The Budget Diet girl! It’s a frugal recipe because you’ll spend less than $1 per serving, and it’s made with pantry staples. In less than 10 minutes you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table that tastes like you cooked it all … Read more
We don’t realize how expensive a baby will be until they are actually here. Between the cost of diapers, formula, their whole nursery set, and all the odds and ends, we spend a pretty penny. Although, they are of course worth every one! If you’re expecting a baby in the near future, there are several … Read more
My oldest son has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, and he’s always had a desire to make money ever since his first lemonade stand at age 8! Unfortunately, it’s impossible to find a part time job when you’re just 13, so the entrepreneur in him found a way to make money as a teenager. When … Read more
Save on Healthcare Practice Good Health This tip is obvious and heard all the time, but it bears repeating. No health care treatment can match eating appropriate amounts of food that benefits your body as well as exercising regularly. Quit Smoking The monetary savings of this decision equals about $5 a day, and the health … Read more
Traveling all over the world is exciting and fun and can definitely be done on any budget. You could be jet-setting with family and friends in no time if you book wisely. Travel at off-peak times, outside school vacation times, and head to countries with great currency conversion rates to really maximise your budget. Choose … Read more