Earn, Save & Live Smart
Are you ready for your Weekly Challenge from The Budget Diet? It’s the beginning of the month, and that’s the perfect time to flip through your calendar and make notes of upcoming events…birthdays, anniversaries, parties, weddings, showers, vacations & more! If you plan ahead, you will save time and money. Now…with this advance notice, 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
If you’re a mom with toddler or elementary school age children…weekends mean birthday parties & birthday parties mean gifts! Save time & money on birthday gifts by creating a gift closet! No more last minute running around trying to find a gift and paying way too much. Here’s how to get your gift closet started… … Read more
Some of my favorite recipes are written by my mom (and grandmother) on index cards, and I’m sure my children will be asking for copies of these recipes when they grow up! Thanks to modern technology, you can create a real cookbook from your treasured recipes for less than $20, and what a wonderful gift … Read more
Add this FREE gift idea to your list! Did you know that you can make an 8 x 10 photo collage poster for FREE? Walgreens frequently has a coupon for a FREE 8 x 10 photo collage, so check their sales ad. A poster makes a wonderful keepsake gift especially for teens & grads. Complete … Read more
For years, I admired those framed chalkboards & bulletin boards, but The Budget Diet girl inside of me couldn’t justify spending $40+! So, I figured out how to make a bulletin board or framed chalkboard for less than $10, and they make perfect teacher gifts! Here’s how to make your budget friendly framed chalkboard or … Read more
Do you remember the first care package you received in college? Those homemade chocolate chip cookies? Sharing with your roommate? Make a special memory for a high school grad by letting them know that you’ll be sending them their first college care package! Don’t forget to mark it on your calendar and then be ready … Read more
Homemade Gift Ideas – Thank You Gifts The end of the school year is drawing near…time to find gifts for our teachers dear! Check out my list of budget friendly thank you gifts ($5 or less!) perfect for teachers, team moms, neighbors, friends & family! Glass Bottle with M&M’s & a Daisy: this can be … Read more
Did you know the average American household has $300 in unwanted gift cards sitting around? Giving gift cards has become a common practice, but we often receive gift cards to stores we would never shop. Here’s your challenge for the week… Check your drawers, wallet & purse for unwanted gift cards (both new and partially … 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