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There will always be something bigger, better, faster, sleeker…but please resist the urge to upgrade! Thanks to technology and marketing, we have become a society that demands the latest and greatest version of everything. We see an ad showing off all the new bells and whistles on the 2014 BMW 3-series, and we get the … 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
This year you can overspend on back-to-school shopping, or you can save money on back-to-school shopping with this one simple trick! Save Money on Back to School Shopping Back-to-School Shopping Scenario #1: Your daughter needs school uniforms from Lands End, so you hastily go to their website and spend $110 on 3 shirts and … 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
Having a baby doesn’t have to involve losing your sense of style, but you will have to adapt your look for the needs of your new role. Baby-changing bags are very practical and fashionable accessories for stylish mothers who are always on the go, and they can help you tie together both your look and … Read more
Kindermint is not your average apparel shop. Why? Because we buy and sell both new and gently-used mint condition kids clothing to get you Big Brands at Little Prices. Our Trade-In Program is how we source all of our amazing brands. Kindermint will even buy gently-used mint condition kids clothing from you too! Click on … Read more
These homemade dog treats will rival those from an expensive fru-fru dog bakery, and you can make them for a fraction of the cost! If you or your kids like making cut-out cookies…you’ll love making these, and Fido will love the finished product! Thanks to Jen (a loyal Budget Diet reader) for sharing this … Read more
This is the age of the electronic gadget, and there are abundant opportunities out there to purchase electronics of all shapes, sizes, and functions. The selection out there is downright tempting, but your budget only goes so far, especially since you have to reserve money for those annoying things like food and shelter. Here’s how … 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
Interesting question with an interesting answer. According to a recent survey by RetailMeNot and All You Magazine…the answer is: YES! 4 out of 5 people said they would continue to use money-saving shopping tactics even if money were not a concern. They would continue to look for sales, shop clearance racks and use coupons. I’m … Read more