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One of my Top 10 Budget Decorating Tips is PAINT, PAINT, PAINT! If you’re front entrance is in need of a door makeover…consider a fresh coat of paint in a different color! The Budget Diet girl loves black paint…it’s a miracle worker both inside & out! Black adds a touch of elegance and works well … Read more
Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos Take this shopping quiz to find out what kind of grocery shopper you are, and The Budget Diet girl will suggest the best grocery shopping tips for you! I usually go to the grocery once a week. True / False I always plan my meals and take a … Read more
Do you know the difference between an emergency fund or rainy day savings and “Oh No” expenses? Do you know what an “Oh No” expense is, and how to budget for “Oh No” expenses? The Budget Diet girl defines “Oh No” expenses as those unexpected expenses that seem to surprise you every month…car repairs, plumber, … Read more
The Budget Diet girl’s top 10 tips for decorating on a budget… Rearrange! Remember when you were little, and you used to rearrange your bedroom just for the fun of it? There’s no rule against grown-ups rearranging! Have fun…it’s free to use what you have! Paint! Paint is the budget decorator’s friend because it’s … Read more
Family dinner, it’s a challenge for moms night after night. Twelve years ago, when I decided to become a stay at home mom, I felt like my “job description” included cooking…real cooking, not just microwaving some frozen meal. What’s for dinner? It’s a question that’s asked each day in homes everywhere, and it’s a challenge … Read more
Homemade cleaning products are not only great for the environment, they are also easy on the checkbook and easy to make. Reducing the chemicals in your home can also help eliminate illness. Save your money by learning how to make your own cleaning products. With a few basic ingredients that are found in most kitchens, … Read more
Keep your family entertained with car games on your next road trip…no DVD required! We just returned from vacation (an 18 hour drive each way), and the license plate game has now been declared our favorite car game! It’s a simple game of writing down the license plates you see & hoping to find all … Read more
Pick your own strawberries and make homemade strawberry jam – it’s a recipe for frugal family fun, and it’s easy! about the author: Tiny Green Mom is an informative site written expressively for parents interested in all things “green,” from tips on living a healthier lifestyle to the latest organic products available for the … Read more
Need a “no-brainer” way to weed out your wardrobe at the end of each season? It’s closet cleaning made simple… In your closet, hang all your clothes the “wrong” way on the rod (i.e., the question-mark part of the hanger should be placed on the closet rod in the opposite direction from the way you … Read more
How to remove oil stains – get oil stains out! Pensacola Beach is almost perfect…clear blue water, soft white sand & blobs of oil! We were having a wonderful time riding the waves, & we had no idea we were swimming in oil! The oil was not obvious until we got out of the water. … Read more