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The holidays are over and there are still at least 7 days between holiday gift bliss and going back to school where you have to entertain your children! If you’re a recovering working mom like me who has no business entertaining your children because you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing, this can be … Read more
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and delicious snack mix. It’s always a hit at parties, and it looks great wrapped in cellophane bags for hostess or teacher gifts. Add a festive touch by changing the colors of the m&m’s to match the season or use Reeses Pieces in the fall. White Chocolate … Read more
Need a little inspiration for gifts this Holiday Season? Homemade Gift Baskets are a wonderfully personal way to give a gift from the heart. You can put together a basket at any price point. From as little as five dollars to as much as your heart desires. Check out some of my gift basket ideas … Read more
The first thing to do after an accident is to be sure that everyone involved is alright. Later on, a top concern is how much your insurance rates will increase. The general answer depends on several factors. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, typical factors to determine insurance rates may include: who is … Read more
In the same way that people think college gets expensive, or having children gets expensive—the true gravity of how much a wedding costs does not hit you until you are planning one. The battle of “to spend or not to spend” is constantly raging and both sides make sense. In one respect, spending a lot … Read more
Just about any new purchase of technology comes with the option of an extended warranty. Yes, products do carry their own warranty from the manufacturer, but it often isn’t all-inclusive and only a limited number of items are included. In order to take advantage of the warranty the item must be shipped back to the … Read more
Birthday Freebies -thanks to the folks at HeyItsFree.net and for putting together this great list, and thanks to The Budget Diet readers for adding to the list! The offers are amazing! Think BIG, think beyond just a free dessert! You’ll find generous offers like a free $30 gift certificate from Benihana or a FREE Grand … Read more
When economic times get tough, sometimes even the best of intentions can go out the window. Living green can sometimes seem hard to do if it exacts too high a price. Fortunately, there are ways to protect the planet while also saving money. When driving a car there are certain things a driver can do … Read more
Pumpkin Cheesecake is my favorite fall dessert and ideal for your Thanksgiving dinner! This Pumpkin Cheesecake is frugalicious (frugal and delicious) because it will cost you less than $10 to make. Compare that to just under $50 for The Cheesecake Factory’s Pumpkin Cheesecake, and yes – it’s as good as The Cheesecake Factory! Actually it’s … Read more