Earn, Save & Live Smart
Find tasty, budget-friendly food ideas here! This section is packed with tips on using SNAP/EBT benefits wisely and getting the most out of your grocery budget. From easy recipes that save you money to smart shopping strategies, we’ve got you covered. Learn how to eat well and save at the same time. It’s all about enjoying good food without breaking the bank. Dive into delicious, affordable meal solutions today!
Lemonade Pie is a quick and easy no bake pie with just 4 ingredients! I can remember the first time I tasted Lemonade pie…I was 7 years old, and our babysitter brought this over! She shared the recipe, & we’ve been making it every summer since then! If you buy store brands & make your … Read more
I love a simple summer supper that does not require the hot oven or stove. So, here’s the plan… Shrimp Cocktail (Kroger frequently has shrimp cocktail rings buy 1, get 1 FREE!) French Bread Fresh Fruit It’s frugalicious and fast! You’ll feed a family of 4 for about $10 or how about a cheap date … Read more
Cheap and healthy popcorn…you’ve just gotta try Brown Bag Microwave Popcorn. Image courtesy of: piyato / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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
How about a Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo or for any evening? A Fiesta is frugal and fun and appeals to all ages. Here’s the plan for a frugalicious and fast FIESTA! Make Your Own Nacho Bar Tortilla Chips Taco Meat Recipe – 1 lb. ground beef, 1 cup picante sauce, 1 can chili beans … Read more
Save Your Money – Stop Buying Bottled Water! It’s time for another pledge from The Budget Diet Girl… I will no longer buy bottled water, and in doing so I will save money and save the Earth! Bottled water has become the American way, and up until a year ago…I was guilty of buying a … Read more
Cheap Eats – Farmer’s Market The Budget Diet continues to celebrate Green Week, and here’s another budget friendly & earth friendly tip! Discover your local farmer’s market, and your budget will love the prices and you’ll love the fresh taste of just picked produce! To find a farmer’s market near you, visit LocalHarvest.org and enter … Read more
It’s always cheaper to bake, and if you’re looking for the perfect, pink cake recipe…here it is! Little girls love pink, and little girls will love this Strawberry Cake with pretty pink Strawberry Frosting! I made this cake for my Girl Scout Cooking Badge in third grade, so the degree of difficulty is SUPER EASY! … Read more
Seniors…Joe from Houston, Texas wants you to read on & save!! I’ve been getting an extra 10 percent off just by using my Kroger card. Anyone 55 and over gets a 10 percent senior citizen discount on all Kroger brand items when using their Kroger card. However, the birthdate needs to be linked to the … Read more
Here’s a recipe for a chocolate sheet cake that’s BIG, YUMMY and FASTER THAN OF BOX CAKE MIX! It’s frugalicious and fast! So, the next time you’re craving chocolate cake, BAKE IT…DON’T BUY IT!