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My hairdresser describes my hair as: healthy, enough hair for 3 people, and a few wicked waves! Those are the key words, a FEW wicked waves. Not enough waves to be pretty, just a few waves that look more like bumps on a camel’s back! HOW DO I GET STRAIGHT HAIR? Ever since I was … Read more
Chill out with a Wet and Wild Backyard Splash Party – it’s another budget birthday party from The Budget Diet girl! Ages: Tots to Preteens Invitations Purchase inflatable beach balls, inflate and use a sharpie to write the birthday details on the ball. Deflate, and place in … Read more
Summer officially started today, and if you’re already dealing with the “I’m bored” syndrome…take a look at these budget friendly summer fun ideas! 10 boredom busters that are sure to lead to a summer of fun! Field Trips: Plan a field trip every week this summer! Here’s how… Start by taking your kids to the … Read more
We’re all interested in saving some money. People spend hours clipping coupons, looking for daily and weekly deals offered by their favorite stores—the ways in which people look to save a few bucks are limitless. But have you ever thought about restaurants that actually let you eat for free if you’re enrolled in their loyalty … Read more
With Father’s Day being right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to treat your Dad on Father’s Day. If money is tight but you’re still hoping to add a more personal touch to your Father’s Day gift, you could always make your Dad a homemade gift or research some … Read more
Every Saturday morning my friend Ellen would shop garage sales, and return home to show off her treasures. I used to marvel at the treasures she would find until I wised up and joined her! What treasures can you find at a garage sale or yard sale? Here’s a list (in no particular order) of … Read more
There’s no measuring how proud you are of your high school graduate. Unfortunately, your debit card does have limits. You’d like to buy the kid a new car or gaming system before he or she leaves for college for four years, but many of us can’t exactly afford it. Fear not! The following gifts are … Read more
Are you aiming to cut costs all the time? You could use the internet to find more ways or to actually lower your expenses. Here are practical ways to save money by using the internet. How to Use the Internet to Save Money 1. Find items with the cheapest price tags online. Use search … Read more
Summer is right around the corner and the kids are almost done with school. Amazingly enough, summer is one of the more expensive times throughout the year for a few reasons. In today’s article, you’ll learn how to make summer memories and enjoy summer fun while saving money! Summer Fun For Less Pay Cash … Read more
I hear from people all the time who are drowning in procrastination. They’re behind at work, their homes are full of projects they may never finish, and they feel completely overwhelmed and stressed out. These are all common results of procrastination, but most people don’t understand the financial consequences of procrastinating. I’m not talking about … Read more