Earn, Save & Live Smart
It’s fall fashion week in New York with endless pageants of the latest styles beckoning to enter our wardrobes. Fall fashion week also happens to coincide with the first cool front of the season for most of the country. So…when you see the new styles and feel a chill in the air, do you get … Read more
Growing up, my grandmother always gave each of her grandchildren $100 for Christmas. My sister would go out and buy 10 little things, and I would go buy 1 nice thing. Fast forward 40 years, and my sister still opts for quantity while I go for quality. We’re both frugal, but in our own ways. … Read more
I’ve just returned from a summer-long road trip, that I’ve affectionately named “tour de family and friends.” After logging 4000 miles in 9 states, I’ve gained some frugal wisdom along with a few pounds! We All Have Different Priorities What’s important to spend money on for one person may seem ridiculous to another person. … Read more
My grocery bill has been smiling ever since Aldi arrived in West Palm Beach. If you have an Aldi in your town, but you haven’t shopped there yet…do your wallet a favor! Before you go, take a look at my Tips for Shopping Aldi, so you’ll be prepared. Now, onto the purpose of this article…to … Read more
“It pays to plan ahead, it wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” The Budget Diet girl (a.k.a. your free personal organizer) is here again with a checklist to help you plan ahead for September, so you can save time and money! Free Personal Organizer – September New School Year, New Routine This is … Read more
Living in a big city is a dream many people have. City life means you can walk to all the shops, and will never be at a loss for activities on the weekend. However, as you probably know, residing in the city generally costs a lot of money, but it doesn’t have to. Use a … Read more
Many people claim that they are just “bad with money,” and while personality traits and education play a part in money management, the way you manage your money is a matter of habit. And no matter how long you’ve been stuck in a cycle of poor money habits, you can always make changes. Money … Read more
It’s back-to-school time, and it’s back-to-lunch time! When it comes to school lunches, do you… A. Give your children $3 – $7 each day to buy an unhealthy, unidentifiable lunch on a tray? B. Stock your refrigerator with Lunchables – those cute little prepackaged lunch kits from Oscar Mayer that cost way too much and … Read more
There will always be something bigger, better, faster, sleeker…but please resist the urge to upgrade! Thanks to technology and marketing, we have become a society that demands the latest and greatest version of everything. We see an ad showing off all the new bells and whistles on the 2014 BMW 3-series, and we get the … Read more
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Brita for Social Spark. All opinions are 100% mine. Dear Mom, The water in my dorm room tastes terrible, my mattress is awful and don’t get me started on the closet. Love, Your Homesick College Student ~~~~~~~ So, you thought you did a great … Read more