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Budget Birthday Parties and Creative Party Themes are my specialty, and The Budget Diet’s new Party Index makes it easy to find the best party theme!
Long gone are the days when parents felt obligated to pay for their child’s wedding. Most young couples aren’t so young anymore either, and according to Time (@TIME), people usually marry in their late twenties or early thirties. At this age, couples are covering most (if not all) of their own expenses. With all the other … Read more
The holidays are a time of giving, being with family, and having fun. A favorite holiday tradition in my family is to buy cheap items from the clearance aisles or dollar stores. We would then wrap them up and pass them around while my grandfather reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. As a child, I … Read more
Your wedding is one of the most important and memorable days of your life. Most women spend years planning their ideal weddings and dreaming of that special day. Many of them find that the wedding of their dreams costs an exorbitant amount of money — enough to pay for a car or even the down-payment … Read more
You’re never too old to enjoy a good sleepover, whether you’re inviting your own gal pals or your daughter’s group of friends. In fact, I like to organize joint Mommy-daughter slumber parties with my sister, best friend and their daughters. These “girls only” events give us time to kick back, get silly and share laughs … Read more
When it comes time to celebrating birthdays, the majority of us would probably rather not cook. However, the cost of eating out for even that special occasion is still hard to justify. It’s fortunate, then, that there are so many restaurants that offer free food to birthday celebrants, or I might never eat out. For your … Read more
Summer is the time for you and you kids to have fun and camp together as family. But sometimes, mosquito bites ruin this bonding moment and make things worse. Don’t worry as citronella candles are here to save the day. DIY citronella candles take about less than half an hour to make and of course, budget-friendly. What … Read more
If you’ve been a good gardener, then you should have more tomatoes than you know what to do with. Putting them in can is not ideal as you might end up eating spaghetti every day and the taste is lacking. So what to do with extra tomatoes? Here are some ideas. Put sliced tomatoes on sandwiches … Read more
A Piñata is not only a fun and unique decoration for your party, but also great entertainment for your guests, especially the kids! You don’t have to buy and overpriced Piñata at your local store, because by following these instructions you can make one on your own. Following the simple steps below enables you to create a vibrant … Read more
Love to entertain, but hate to spend big bucks? Host a Super Bowl Party…on the cheap! There’s very little planning required, and the game keeps everyone entertained. Cheap Super Bowl Party Ideas Invitations Evite.com sends FREE email invitations, and they have plenty of Super Bowl Party invitations to choose from. The best part about Evite…it’s … Read more
A patriotic party on a budget? Why not? Festive and frugal parties are The Budget Diet Girl’s specialty, and I’ve put together my fav ideas for your frugal Fourth of July Party. P.S. – I promise you’ll spend less than $50! Invitations Option #1: Free Printables! Click on the image above, and you’ll be given … Read more