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The weather is warming up, and it’s time to perk up your wardrobe. Staying trendy and staying on budget are possible when you follow these rules: 1. Add a few trendy pieces each season, but don’t go for an entire wardrobe makeover. What’s trendy this season could be out next year. 2. Designer labels … Read more
Mother’s Day is May 11…don’t let it sneak up on you! If you wait until the last minute, you’ll rarely get a good deal or have time to put a lot of thought into the gift. Get started today with The Budget Diet’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide…there are plenty of ideas to please mom and … Read more
Not to brag, but I’m showing off 6 fabulous items I bought at a garage sale recently. Grand total: $18! Appetizer Plates, new with tags from Anthropologie for a total of $5. I came home and looked them up online…brace yourself, they sell for $8 each! Turtle Tortilla Warmer – cute, really cute for only … 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
Ahhh, the joys of Spring… the flowers, the sun, the breeze. And then there are those Springtime rituals that are not so joyful like closet cleaning and discovering that little Johnny has had a growth spurt and nothing fits! It’s time to discover Schoola – a gigantic online clothing shop where you can find little … Read more
Shopping online? Follow these 5 money-saving tips to make your wallet smile! By the way, there’s more to saving money than just using a coupon code. Money Saving Online Shopping Tips Abandon Your Cart – That’s right, fill your shopping cart, and don’t check out right away. In fact, let it sit there a few … Read more
I’m inspired to plant an organic herb container garden…fresh basil, rosemary and cilantro! Imagine the cooking possibilities!
The morning routine – brush teeth, shower, make-up, hair, breakfast. Repeat daily. Be honest, have you ever hit the snooze button one too many times, so you have to cut corners from your morning routine? What to do? What to do? Should you skip breakfast? “No,” says that little voice inside of your head. Should … Read more