The Budget Diet Girl’s money-saving travel wisdom…deal first, destination second. It simply means, don’t get your heart set on a destination and then look for deals that might not exist. Reverse your thinking and get excited about a deal first! Got it? Show me the deals Budget Diet Girl! When it comes to searching for deals, the traditional travel...

Here’s a complete list tax free weekend dates for 2014 listed by state. Mark the tax free shopping dates on your calendar & save on back to school shopping! Click on your state for more details and a listing of eligible purchases.   Alabama 8/1/14 – 8/3/14   Arkansas 8/2/14 – 8/3/14   Connecticut 8/17/14 – 8/23/14  ...

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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 your travel plans. Practical The most useful thing about a...

Thank you to Kristl for allowing me to guest on The Budget Diet today! As much as I’d love to run away to Walt Disney World right now, sometimes it’s just not in the budget for a big family vacation. Unfortunately my husband and I both have to work year-round and my daughter is also in summer school so this leaves little time for vacationing. We try to...