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If financial fitness starts with making and saving money, Smart Money is about learning how to make those savings grow. Here at The Budget Diet we have full categories and resources on:
Here’s a creative project for a summer weekend: make this miniature lighthouse using clay and a solar-powered lamp. This functional decor adds a nautical touch to your garden. You can paint or decorate this lighthouse in different ways. Click the link below for the tutorial from Recycledawblog.blogspot.de. Build a Solar-Powered Mini Lighthouse
Have you ever heard about brown bag flooring? The tutorial is so easy, and you can ask kids to help you out. Here’s an easy tutorial for creating a unique and budget-friendly brown paper bag floor. It’s a fun DIY project that gives your floors a warm, textured look, perfect for any space. Materials You’ll … Read more
This small 12 x 20 wooden cabin is perfect as a guest house, artist’s studio, or additional storage space. If you want to try a minimalist lifestyle, you can even move into it full time. As with most things, building your own cabin is way cheaper than purchasing a prefabricated unit. With the right materials and this guide from … Read more
If you’re a first-time parent, you want everything in your home to be perfect for your baby. Marketers know this and will try to sell you some of the craziest things. These supposedly baby “must-haves” sound good when you first hear about them, but are absolutely useless in real life. Here are some of the things you’ll probably want to steer … Read more
There’s a lot of debate about credit cards and their role in financial freedom. For most people, credit cards are a convenient way of making purchases and often serve as a quick source of funds during an emergency. On the other hand, a lot of people end up with a mountain of debt when they use credit cards irresponsibly. … Read more
It is always a good idea to install a home alarm system to let you know if an intruder tries to enter your property. You don’t have to spend big bucks on fancy security equipment. With a little creativity and technical know-how, you can set up a tripwire alarm system. This is a classic and effective way to protect your … Read more
Wondering what to bring to the next family picnic? Try making these these soft and zesty Hawaiian bread rolls. These pineapple-infused rolls bring to mind tropical beaches and summer getaways. Click on the link below to get the recipe from Handletheheat.com. Bake rolls that are healthier, cheaper, and tastier than store brands. Here’s a recipe for Hawaiian bread rolls. These … Read more
Going on a budget diet means choosing snacks that are delicious, healthy and affordable. Why not try dehydrated fruits? You can preserve fruits like kiwis, apples, bananas, strawberries and oranges . These dried fruits are easy to make and packed with vitamins and minerals. I am sure your entire family will love them. Dehydrating Fruit: … Read more
Healthy eating and saving money. For many, these concepts are not associated in any way. Why is that? The food industry focuses on meals that are cheap to produce and easy to sell: high-calorie, low-nutrient, convenient fast food. But highly processed foods can affect our health in numerous ways. They make us fat, ill, and incapable of … Read more
How can you upcycle old or mismatched socks? This post from Craftpassion.com has the cutest idea: make a mischievous sock monkey! No need to be an expert, as this tutorial gives clear, step by step sewing instructions. Give little ones this friendly stuffed toy. Check out the link below and start making your own sock monkey today. How to Sew a Sock … Read more