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Did you know that planning ahead is an essential money saving tool? Planning ahead allows you to save time and money (and your sanity)! The Budget Diet girl (a.k.a. your free personal organizer) is here again with a checklist to help you plan ahead for April. Personal Organizer for April Check Your Calendar Check … Read more
If there ever was a month to get organized and plan ahead, it’s August – a month with a long to-do list to get ready for back to school! The Budget Diet girl is here to help you start the school year right…just follow your free personal organizer for August. Free Personal Organizer – August … Read more
Spend Less, Give More Stress Less, Save Money Sound familiar? Is this your plan every Christmas season? Your intentions are great, but how can you really spend less this Christmas? There is more to frugal shopping than just looking for the sales! Frugal Shopping – 7 Simple Ways to Save Money Plan Ahead – Now’s … Read more
5 Ways to Save on Gas According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the average household spends $305 a month on gas, and those figures are from a year ago. Gas is nearing $5 a gallon, and that figure is bound to increase! In fact, my husband is in London this week, and it’s $9 … Read more
Preparing for a move, whether you’re staying in town or moving cross country, can be a tiring process. Luckily, a little advance planning and budgeting can help the process be less difficult. You’ll be able to stay organized, choose among moving companies with ease, and get on the road with few, if any, delays. Try … Read more
This money saving mom knows that planning ahead is the best way for saving money on back to school shopping. Don’t procrastinate, or you’ll be the mom running around town the day before school starts, buying more than you need and saving nothing! Check out 5 ways to save on back to school shopping by … Read more
If your New Year’s resolution has to do with getting organized, The Budget Diet has a plan for you! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a fairy waved her wand, & our lives were organized? I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but it’s just not going to happen! So, The Budget Diet girl would like to … Read more
Weekly Challenge – Reduce your time running errands! Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos Twas’ the week before Christmas, and you’re running around shopping and stressing…no peace to be found! Take a deep breath and keep your cool. Isn’t there more to life than errands and carpool? If you want to spend less time running … Read more
The holiday season is a time to enjoy the company of friends and family. It is a time to celebrate and be thankful, but if you are hosting the party or dinner you may feel a little stressed out this time of year. I remember when I hosted my first Thanksgiving Dinner with about 15 … Read more
It’s September and your free personal organizer is here to help! Your free personal organizer (that’s me!) has calendar tips to help you plan ahead for the trio of holidays…Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Birthdays? Check your calendar for upcoming birthdays and start shopping now for the perfect gift at the perfect price! Last minute gift … Read more