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Snow is falling and friends are calling. The holidays have arrived! You always put on a great Christmas party, and everyone is looking for your invitation in the mailbox. Unfortunately, your new budget doesn’t allow room for your annual celebration. Don’t cancel the party. Simply adjust the usual plans to a more thrifty approach. Follow … Read more
Christmas shopping? There’s more to saving money than just finding the sales. Don’t get me wrong…I love a good sale, but think of it as your starting point. There are so many ways to save money on Christmas shopping, and the key is to take advantage of all of them together! Follow these rules, and … Read more
Christmas is right around the corner (Where did 2012 go??) and many of us have already started thinking about holiday gift giving. It is getting more difficult, it seems, to stretch the budget while giving well thought out, elegant, but, most of all, memorable holiday gifts. Do you ever feel like you are a hamster … Read more
The Christmas countdown is on! There are just over 50 days until Christmas; your shopping list is long, but your wallet is short on cash. Thanks to my friends at FreeShipping.org for coming up with some clever ways to come up with Christmas cash. From the tried and true frugal tactics (only shop with coupons, … Read more
Spend Less, Give More Stress Less, Save Money Sound familiar? Is this your plan every Christmas season? Your intentions are great, but how can you really spend less this Christmas? There is more to frugal shopping than just looking for the sales! Frugal Shopping – 7 Simple Ways to Save Money Plan Ahead – Now’s … Read more
Have one last summer hurrah this Labor Day Weekend by finishing up your summer bucket list! What? You don’t have a summer bucket list? Enjoy some frugal family fun with an idea or two from The Budget Diet’s Summer Bucket List! Summer Bucket List #1 – Ice Cream Sundaes Make homemade ice cream and start … Read more
Leaving homework, dinner schedules, and bedtimes to chance has a tendency to create chaos and frustration during possibly the only family time of the day. Establishing a routine does not have to mean never allowing for flexibility, but it gives parents and children alike the feeling of comfort that comes from knowing what is expected. … Read more
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