Earn, Save & Live Smart
If you’re a regular reader of The Budget Diet, you know that free printables are one of my favorite gifts…after all, they are FREE! A free printable can be printed (for free!) from your home computer, and then framed to give as a gift. The frame may not be free, but you can pick up … Read more
Wondering what the most popular Mother’s Day gifts are this year? In a recent survey by RetailMeNot, the top gifts moms want are… Flowers – 18% hope to receive flowers Spa Day – 18% would prefer a spa day Gift Card – 15% want a gift card Jewelry – 15% would like jewelry What’s on … Read more
I’m convinced the winter blahs are a combination of freezing cold weather and credit card bills rolling in from Christmas! If Christmas bills are getting you down, it’s time to come up ways to save for next Christmas! It’s time to try The Budget Diet’s painless penny pinching plan. According to the American Consumer Credit … Read more
You don’t need money; you need creativity for a perfect Valentine’s Day! On Valentine’s Day, it isn’t the budget that creates the romance; it’s the intimacy! You don’t automatically have to choose the more expensive options—especially if doing so will hurt you financially. Here are some ideas for creating a fantastic date that won’t empty … Read more
I have a frame on my kitchen counter that comes and goes depending on the season. It started with a Halloween free printable that said, “Eat, Drink and Be Scary.” I put it away after Halloween, and then I pulled it back out for Christmas to frame “Keep Calm and Jingle On”. When I was … Read more
The malls are packed, the traffic is a nightmare, and it’s too late to order gifts online. What to do? What to do? I’ve got a solution for you! Daily Deal sites are loaded with great gifts, and all you have to do is choose one and print the gift certificate…you’ll be done with your … Read more
When our children were little, they wanted their two front teeth. Now our teenagers want bright white teeth! Unfortunately, Mom’s idea of baking soda and peroxide just doesn’t cut it for our Starbuck’s loving boys, and if you’ve ever priced teeth whitening at the dentist…yikes! Thankfully, the folks at Crest have come up with an … Read more
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
You’ll never run out of gift tags again when you use free printable gift tags…they’re festive and frugal! I’ve put together a Pinterest Board of my favorites, and here’s how to get your free printable gift tags: Click on the image below and you’ll see my Pinterest Board of Free Printable Gift Tags Click on … Read more
If I had to choose my favorite festive and frugal gift idea, it would have to be free printables! “What are free printables,” you ask? It’s like having your own personal graphic artist, and in 4 easy steps you’ll have a great looking gift for next to nothing! I’ve put together a Pinterest Board of … Read more