How To Live As If You’re Rich!

Who wouldn’t want to live a lavish lifestyle? We all want to live the good life. The problem is, most of us belong to the working class. With the global financial crisis we’re in, money is a scarce commodity. Don’t fret, you can still live with a touch of class. How can you do that … Read more

Parents Night Out…It’s FREE Babysitting!

I have 3 teen-age children, and the going rate for a babysitter is $7 – $10 an hour…YIKES, that will put a damper on date night! Keep your date nights alive by organizing a Parents Night Out group with your friends. Parents Night Out is simply a cheap date night out for mom & dad … Read more

These are a few of my favorite frugal things!

The Budget Diet girl’s favorite frugal things…try them today, and you’ll save your money! Coupon Codes: When shopping online…always search for a coupon code to save money! Click here to learn how!   Discounted Gift Cards: Make a habit of stocking up on discounted gift cards for stores you normally shop like Target & Home … Read more

Top Three Ways to Help Organize Kids

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Top Three Ways to Help Kids Organize Fight disorganization in your household by helping your kids get organized. These top three organizing tips all start with the letter ‘s’ so that they’re easy to remember and put into practice right away.     Before Your Begin The trick to helping children organize is to figure … Read more

Redecorate by Repurposing: 7 Tips and Tricks

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While you’re in the midst of putting your budget on a diet, redecorating your home has surely been demoted from the “Need” list to the “Want-but-definitely-can’t-have” list. Yet, you’re really itching for a fresh look and a new vibe around the place. What to do, what to do?     Repurpose, of course! Redecorate by … Read more

Thai Chicken Salad Recipe

leftover chicken recipe

  Thai Chicken Salad…it’s another frugalicious and fast dinner idea from The Budget Diet girl, and it’s a great way to us up leftover grilled chicken. Serve it for a simple summer supper or take it on a picnic.

Get Organized This School Year!

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The lazy, unscheduled, relaxing days of summer will soon be gone! Those lazy summer days will be replaced with football practice, homework, dance class, scout meetings, school events, church youth groups…..HELP! ORGANIZE MY OVER-SCHEDULED LIFE!     The Budget Diet girl has 2 essential items to keep you sane this school year, it’s time management … Read more

Home Office Overhaul!

Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos   Home Office Files – Filing Tips Your 6 month old dishwasher is already broken…do you know where to find the receipt and warranty information? It’s time to sell your old car, and the buyer would like to see the service records…do you panic or hand the buyer a … Read more