Earn, Save & Live Smart
Every Saturday morning my friend Ellen would shop garage sales, and return home to show off her treasures. I used to marvel at the treasures she would find until I wised up and joined her! What treasures can you find at a garage sale or yard sale? Here’s a list (in no particular order) of … Read more
Rule #1 – Be open minded! Don’t go shopping for a specific item because you probably won’t find it! If you go in looking for a size 8, black cocktail dress, you’ll likely come out empty handed. Instead, go in looking for a cocktail dress and look at sizes 6, 8 and 10 because alterations … Read more
My daughter recently informed me that she’s going for best dressed at school, and just like that a shopaholic was born! It was time for a lesson on how to bargain shop from her money saving mom because there are ways to save money on trendy teen clothing. I have taught her to bargain shop … Read more
T.J. Maxx is located right next door to my daughter’s dance studio, so I often spend an hour browsing the T.J. Maxx bargains! Let me tell you, if walk up and down every aisle at T.J. Maxx, you just might be amazed that the deals exist far beyond the clothing racks! Stores like T.J. Maxx … Read more
Image: Carlos Porto / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I’ve officially eliminated the dry cleaner from my “to-do” list, and I’m not missing the dry cleaning bill! A few years ago, my husband splurged on the Travelers Collection dress shirts from Jos. A. Bank because they were wrinkle free shirts – no dry cleaning or ironing required! He justified … Read more
Ever since the invention of co-ops and wholesale purchasing, consumers have been using the power of group buying to get great discounts on products they use everyday. Now that we’ve entered the internet age, finding ways for consumers to group together to create buying power has gotten even easier with sites like Groupon. Groupon is … Read more
It’s time to put on sweaters, scarves and boots, but your budget just won’t allow for any fall clothes shopping. So, what to do? Organize a swap party with your friends. It’s clothes shopping and a party all rolled into one! You’ll get rid of clothing, accessories or childrens toys that you no longer use, … Read more
Need a “no-brainer” way to weed out your wardrobe at the end of each season? It’s closet cleaning made simple… In your closet, hang all your clothes the “wrong” way on the rod (i.e., the question-mark part of the hanger should be placed on the closet rod in the opposite direction from the way you … Read more
The Budget Diet Girl meets The Consignment Sale Queen and thanks to her…I’m ready to tackle the next consignment sale, & you will be too! Top 10 Things to do Before Shopping at a Children’s Consignment Sale. By The Consignment Sale Queen Children’s consignment sales are popping up all over the nation and with the … Read more
Save Your Money – Shop Etsy! The Budget Diet girl just discovered Etsy.com! If you love unique, homemade gifts…you’ll love Etsy! You’ll find thousands of handmade items, and you can shop from the comfort of your home! Etsy has handmade purses, handmade jewelry, handmade candles, handmade clothing, handmade ANYTHING you can think of, and the … Read more