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A choker necklace is a stunning ladies’ accessory for parties, special events or a stroll at the park. You can make it in various designs, colors and charms. In fact, you can have your own choker necklace which will surely catch the attention of your friends. You just these materials: black stretch cord scissors book, binding clip jump … Read more
Want to give someone a special gift? Put it in a DIY origami gift box to make it more personal. How to make one? It is very simple. Materials you need: colored paper Any color will do for your two papers, ensure they must complement each other. Moreover, one must be a bit smaller than … Read more
If you have a pile of old newspaper in you home and you don’t know what to do with them, then this tutorial will help you. With a bit of creativity and time, you can weave DIY baskets from recycled newspaper. It could be a great decor or a place for pencils, ball pens and other … Read more
For those who are on a tight budget or trying to save every extra dollar they can, a gift-giving occasion can almost be painful. Sure, you want to give your loved one a fantastic gift that they will enjoy, but you also don’t want to spend a fortune. Today’s tutorial can help! Have you been … Read more
Do you plant an herb garden each spring, but by early summer your plants are happy, happy, happy and producing way more than you can possibly use? A frugal foodie will never let food go to waste especially those expensive herbs. So, what do you do when your garden is overrun with herbs? You could … Read more
Would you pay $50 for an item from a certain store when you could purchase the exact same item for $15? NO! Who would? This is why I love discount stores. Seriously. I am the discount store queen, and I sit upon a throne that I paid 75% less than retail price for! Today, I’ll help you … Read more
Looking for a rainy day project? Make a decoupage clipboard! This clipboard came to life years ago when our summer break began with rain, and continued with rain, rain, rain for three straight weeks. My daughter had been looking forward to a summer of swimming and playing outside, but Mother Nature had other plans. We … Read more
You’re probably thinking I found these shoes on the clearance rack, and I did, but there’s so much more to this story. If you’re a loyal Budget Diet reader, you know there’s more to saving money than just finding the clearance sale. We all love to save money, we all love a good deal and … Read more
That humble roll of Kraft Paper that looks like nothing more than a brown paper bag is your answer to wrapping gifts in a festive and frugal fashion all year long. Why You’ll Love Kraft Paper: It’s CHEAP! You can buy a ginormous roll for $17 on Amazon. I’m talking about 765 feet of wrapping … Read more
