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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
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
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
Is this one of those years that you have lots of graduation gifts to buy? Your niece, your neighbor, your son, his friends…the list is growing! Are graduation announcements arriving in your mailbox daily? Is your wallet screaming for mercy? No worries…The Budget Diet girl has plenty of ideas for cheap and cheerful graduation … Read more
In this economy, buying used can get you almost all of the functionality of a new item without the price tag. While we tend to like buying items brand new from the store, some items are worth buying used. Items You Should Buy Used Furniture Furniture is usually built to last, so … Read more
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Nature’s Care for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Dreaming of a summer garden? Savoring delcious meals with fresh from the garden ingredients? No yard? No problem. Learn how to grow herbs and vegetables in containers by following these 6 easy steps: Choose … Read more
If you would like to own a luxury vehicle but brands like Mercedes and BMW are a bit out of your price range…consider these five more-affordable luxury vehicles. 1. Hyundai Genesis When you are looking for a luxury vehicle that won’t break your budget, check out the Hyundai Genesis. The Genesis offers a very classy … Read more
If you weren’t one of the millions of Americans who took advantage of November and December mega sales like Black Friday or those crazy after-Christmas clearances, you missed the lines and the crowds, but you didn’t necessarily miss the best prices. Whether you’re hitting a sale or not, using a gift card is like shopping … Read more
You know that you should “never show up empty handed” to a party. At the same time, buying a hostess gift every time you are invited somewhere can get really expensive – so expensive that some people honestly consider staying home because they can’t afford the things they’ve been taught are appropriate to give. Don’t … Read more
If you live in an area with reliable public transportation, you are able to weigh whether the costs associated with car ownership is worth it. The American Society of Civil Engineers reports that 45 percent of American households lack access to public transportation, and if you’re part of that, then having a car becomes far … Read more