Earn, Save & Live Smart
Did you know the average American household has $300 in unwanted gift cards sitting around? Giving gift cards has become a common practice, but we often receive gift cards to stores we would never shop. Here’s your challenge for the week… Check your drawers, wallet & purse for unwanted gift cards (both new and partially … Read more
Lyn from Sugar Land, Texas has discovered a great money saving app for her i-phone! The Red Laser app (costs $2) allows you to scan a bar code and compare prices on that item instantly! I watched her scan a 24-pack of Ozarka bottled water, and almost instantly she had a list of stores & … Read more
Save Your Money – Lower Your Energy Bill! Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos If time is important, then using a service like this resource can save you lots of time. They’re free. If you live in one of these deregulated states, take five minutes and lower your electric bill today! Simply click on your state, … Read more
Save Your Money – Shop Etsy! The Budget Diet girl just discovered Etsy.com! If you love unique, homemade gifts…you’ll love Etsy! You’ll find thousands of handmade items, and you can shop from the comfort of your home! Etsy has handmade purses, handmade jewelry, handmade candles, handmade clothing, handmade ANYTHING you can think of, and the … 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!
We’ve just returned from Spring Break…we had lots of fun, ate lots of food, and now it’s time to watch both my weight and my wallet! The Budget Diet is a diet for your wallet…not your waistline! The Budget Diet is a collection of tips to help you slim down your daily spending, and just … Read more
Cheap Eats – Save Time and Money with Freezer Cooking Ground beef’s on sale this week, so you decide it’s time to stock up and freeze! If you hate wrapping and freezing ground beef, Stacy from Missouri City, Texas has a solution that doubles as a frugalicious and fast dinner idea! You’ll save time and … Read more
If you have a teenager, you’ve probably discovered that they don’t want their clothes to come from Walmart anymore, but your budget won’t allow for the latest trends! It might be time to consider a clothing allowance for your teen, so you can save your money, and they can learn about budgeting! The best way … Read more