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You’re probably thinking I found these shoes on the clearance rack, and I did, but there’s so much more to this story. If you’re a loyal Budget Diet reader, you know there’s more to saving money than just finding the clearance sale. We all love to save money, we all love a good deal and … Read more
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
Did you know that the average American family spends $400 per child on back to school expenses? Take a look at these 15 easy ways to save on back to school shopping, and I’m sure you’ll find a way to take a bite out of that $400 per child back to school expense! Resale, Thrift … Read more
Today is the day to order discounted gift cards for back-to-school shopping. Yes…discounted gift cards do exist! You’ve probably seen a few discounted gift cards at Costco and Sam’s, but you’ll see hundreds of discounted gift cards for back-to-school shopping at Carpool.com. Buy Discounted Gift Cards For Up To 30% Off at Cardpool.com! Even better, … Read more
Tips for Teaching Teens to Bargain Shop I took my daughter to Plato’s Closet today, and we left with 3 tops and 1 pair of jeans for $39! Yes…it was a lesson on budgeting for her from her mom, the money saving expert! Yes…they were all the brands she loves: American Eagle, Hollister and … Read more
The weather is warming up, and it’s time to perk up your wardrobe. Staying trendy and staying on budget are possible when you follow these rules: 1. Add a few trendy pieces each season, but don’t go for an entire wardrobe makeover. What’s trendy this season could be out next year. 2. Designer labels … Read more
Schoola is a great new way to shop for gently-used kids clothes from your favorite brands and give back to local schools around the country. Here’s how it works. Schoola Stitch runs clothing drives at schools around the country. We take the preloved clothes and sell them on our stylish online shop at incredible discounts … Read more
According to California Closets, the average woman only wears 20% of the clothes in her closet on a regular basis. So start sorting out your clothes and clean out your closets using these 5 Easy Steps to an Organized Closet, and then we can be fashionable and frugal! Empty Your Closet – I mean EVERYTHING! Decide … Read more
Whenever you buy a new outfit, do you have to shell out another $15 – $20 for hemming? Just because you can’t sew doesn’t mean you can’t hem. Stitch Witchery is your answer to frugal alterations because if you can iron, you can hem! Here’s how… Buy stitch witchery at a craft or sewing store … Read more
If you follow fashion, then chances are your inbox, Twitter, Facebook, and reader are all full of news from recent events like Fashion Week and Fashion’s Night Out. I know I’m on fashion-inspiration-overload right now — and to be honest, my bank account can’t afford all the pieces I’d love to wear this fall. Luckily, … Read more