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If you ask a teenager what they want for their birthday, they’ll likely say, “money.” BORING! Where’s the fun in that? There has to be a more creative way to give money. Thanks to Candace at She’s Crafty for coming up with a fun and festive solution…Birthday Balloons. Here’s how it works… Divide the money … 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
Festive and Frugal Gift Ideas Here’s a gift giving guide with unusual gifts that you won’t find in any ads, and these gifts are sure to please! The Budget Diet girl’s gift guide includes: annual gifts, collections, semi-homemade gifts and fun things to do! Of course, all items are budget friendly! Annual Gifts – gifts … 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
Father’s Day, gifts for men…always a challenge! Got gifts? Need ideas? Read on! In my opinion, men are the most difficult to shop for, so I’ve come up with a solution that’s perfect for Father’s Day, Dad’s birthday or any special day for the man in your life! It’s called…A Day For Dad! A … Read more
Cheap & Cheerful is the term I use for great gifts that will put a smile on someone’s face without costing you a fortune. The end of the school year is certainly a time when we could all use Cheap & Cheerful gift ideas for teachers! My new favorite? A vase made with pencils! Try … 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
A friend of mine just asked me for ideas to celebrate her 15th wedding anniversary, and I started thinking…it’s a numbers game! Be creative, be original and be memorable – give a gift that matches the birthday or anniversary number! Let’s use a 40th anniversary or 40th birthday as an example. 40 Lottery Tickets for … Read more
With Father’s Day being right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to treat your Dad on Father’s Day. If money is tight but you’re still hoping to add a more personal touch to your Father’s Day gift, you could always make your Dad a homemade gift or research some … Read more
If you’re not sure how to say thank you, or if you’re looking for different ways of saying thank you, check out my list of budget friendly thank you gifts ($5 or less!) perfect for teachers, volunteers, team moms, coaches, neighbors, friends & family! These gifts are all cheap and cheerful and will be remembered! … Read more