Earn, Save & Live Smart
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
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
Gardening can feed your family cheaper than buying produce at the supermarket. A few squash plants can feed an army, and so can a few tomato plants. However, the array of products pushed at would be gardeners is truly bewildering. It doesn’t have to be that way. Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos … Read more
We all wish we had extra money lying around to splurge on a monthly (sigh, weekly) trip to the spa, but most of us don’t have that luxury. The good news is that you’ve had a portable spa in your pantry all this time: honey. It’s going to save your skin, your bank, and the … Read more
Buying new appliances can seem overwhelming and costly, but there are ways to ease the mental and wallet stress. Tips to Save Money on Appliances If It Ain’t Broke, You May Want to Think About Fixing It One of the best recommendations is to not wait until your current appliance is broken. It is … 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
Tis the season for sniffles and flu and aches and pains! Cheer up a friend of family member with one of The Budget Diet girl’s 10 favorite and frugal get well gifts… Magazines Stop by Half Price Books, pick up a few gently used magazines (many look brand new) and … Read more
Save Your Money – Low-Cost, No-Craft Gifts You Can Make in an Hour If you’ve got someone on your list who has everything, or you are one of those people whose bank account has barely nothing, then read on! I’ve got three gift ideas for you that you can easily pull together in the next … Read more
Weekly Challenge: A Budget Diet for the Holidays Here’s your weekly challenge – stick to your budget diet this holiday season and gain wealth not debt! This simple 3-step process will ensure you start the New Year on budget. Make a List We all know that meal planning and preparing a grocery list will help … Read more