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Toward the end of every semester, college students run out of money and survive on ramen noodles! We’ve all been there, we’ve all learned from our money mistakes, so let’s help the next generation avoid the ramen noodle diet! 10 Tips to Help your college student manage money and avoid the ramen noodle diet! … Read more
Ahhh, back to school. Some kids love it, others hate it. But either way you should make sure your kids are going back feeling confident and stylish for the new year. Young girls, in particular, can be under a lot of pressure to wear the right clothes and look a certain way. Luckily, big-box stores … Read more
July 4 is near! Are you ready to razzle dazzle in your boldest red, white, and blue? It’s your patriotic duty to don your stars, stripes, and most Americana ensembles on the Fourth of July. If these colors aren’t found in your closet already, not to worry! There are lots of patriotic pieces available right … Read more
We all have our systems for organizing and saving recipes, and I’ve always been an index card in the recipe box kind of girl until the internet became my primary source of new recipes. Over the past year, I’ve amassed quite a collection of recipes that were printed on full sheets of paper. For a … Read more
There’s not much time left to secure the perfect mother’s day gift. And although most moms will appreciate anything that shows you care, I think it’s very important to go a little above and beyond for this holiday. Treat your mom, wife, sister, daughter, or friend to a special gift, a little pampering, and a … Read more
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
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
You’ll be festive and frugal this holiday season when you use my four budget entertaining secrets. Yes, it is possible to throw a party on a tight budget. Don’t worry…your guests won’t think you’re cheap because The Budget Diet girl is all about living the good life for less! Learn how to entertain for less … Read more
Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the year. This day occurs the day after Thanksgiving when retailers are poised to make their highest profits in the year to mark the holiday season. In today’s mobile environment, many people require having the latest information, including sales, on their mobile device. The website … Read more
Several holidays are lurking just around the corner, and the economy is making it tough for people to figure out they are going to afford celebrating them all. This has many thinking that they must skip giving a Halloween party in order to save money for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. There’s no need to miss … Read more