Earn, Save & Live Smart
Bills piling up? Do you go shopping just for the fun of it? Is your savings account dwindling or maybe even nonexistent? Do you frequently buy things you really don’t need? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, it’s time to think about going on a budget diet. What is a budget diet? … Read more
This is the age of the electronic gadget, and there are abundant opportunities out there to purchase electronics of all shapes, sizes, and functions. The selection out there is downright tempting, but your budget only goes so far, especially since you have to reserve money for those annoying things like food and shelter. Here’s how … Read more
So, you’ve planned your trip to Disneyworld…you’ve found a great hotel deal, you’ve researched your best ticket options, but you’re just not sure about the dining plan. Theme Park Dining Plans – Are They Worth It? Over the past few years, theme parks have introduced dining plans that are designed to save you money IF … Read more
If you want to try a new restaurant in a state you’ve never visited, would you go without Google maps? I didn’t think so. Why, then, would you ever go through life without a budget? After all, a budget is your road map to an important place, namely financial independence. Far too many live without … Read more
Before we start, you must face reality. An HGTV decorating crew is not going to descend upon your home and transform it overnight. Got it? Good. Let’s let this budget decorating party started! 7 Tips for Decorating on a Budget Be a Copycat Collect pictures of rooms you love. This can be as simple as … Read more
Want a free sample of Tide Laundry Detergent? Here’s the secret! Visit this page and look for the Free Sample link. It’s that easy! https://tide.com/en-us/our-commitment/tide-evo “I have gotten several free samples from this site…the last free sample was nail polish and my daughters and I love them; I’ve gotten free dish soap; laundry soap”Cindy T. … Read more
Quick: Based on your personality and habits, are you a saver or a spender? Statistics prove that most of us want to be the former – but in reality, the majority are the latter. Check out these stats: According to NerdWallet.com, “15” is one mighty popular number. 15 = percentage of US families who carry … Read more
Is this one of those years that you have lots of graduation gifts to buy? Your niece, your neighbor, your son, his friends…the list is growing! Are graduation announcements arriving in your mailbox daily? Is your wallet screaming for mercy? No worries…The Budget Diet girl has plenty of ideas for cheap and cheerful graduation … Read more
One common sentiment echoed by parents everywhere is that they want little more than for their kids to have the best chance in this world. Many parents see to this by preparing their children early for college entrance exams, hoping that good grades will lead to acceptance to a good college, and subsequently a good … Read more
If you’re familiar with Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake…this is the vanilla version of it. It’s BIG, YUMMY and FASTER THAN OF BOX CAKE MIX! So, the next time you need a big white sheet cake, BAKE IT…DON’T BUY IT! Add sprinkles to this White Texas Sheet cake recipe to make a festive and frugal birthday … Read more