Earn, Save & Live Smart
Times are hard. Coming off the back of a global recession is no easy feat and you’d think that after the near collapse of several large financial institutions, we’d have a new found respect for our finances – nope. In a recent survey, Thomson FindLaw found that 61% of Americans don’t have a household budget … Read more
Does the phrase “more month left than money” sound familiar? Do you stretch your budget until it cries, “Uncle!”? If you’re tired of always thinking about money and the lack thereof, you are not alone. Times are tough, budgets are slim and most moms are having to learn to do more with less. Fortunately, there … Read more
Let’s face it, times are tough. We need our paychecks to stretch further and our expenses to just go away. With spring just around the corner, many people are already anticipating the relief of cabin fever. For others it means a fresh start with spring cleaning. Whatever it means to you, taking a few minutes … Read more
How many times have you had to buy a quart of buttermilk when you really only needed 1 cup for your recipe? It’s quick, easy and cheap to make your own buttermilk, and you can make exactly the amount you need!
Today is my daughter’s 15th birthday, and we’ve had 15 years of fun, frugal & festive parties! This year, back by popular demand, we’re having The Amazing Race Birthday Party. This party requires a lot of advanced preparation, but I promise it’s FUN and FRUGAL…about $100 including supplies, food, and favors! You’ll be the mom … Read more
Hello, Budget Diet friends, from sunny Raleigh, North Carolina. Y’all probably know about Raleigh’s southern hospitality, sweet tea and Carolina BBQ, but did you know we’ve been dubbed Smithsonian of the South? That’s right! Besides great southern friendliness and food, Raleigh is home to some amazing museums — all of them free! A family vacation … Read more
3.2.1230 This is my go-to casserole to bring a sick friend or a new mom.
Do you think you’re a savvy saver? Take this quiz and find out! 1. When it comes shopping… A. I’m a shopaholic…I buy what I want, when I want it and I cringe when the bill comes! B. I occasionally splurge, but I usually wait for a good sale. C. I only buy what I … Read more
It’s time to confess…how many pins do you have on your Pinterest boards? Hundreds? Thousands? How many of those recipes or crafts have you actually tried? Just a few? If you’re looking for a fun girls night, why don’t you plan a Pinterest Party? (For those of you that have no idea what Pinterest is, … Read more
Companies that provide auto insurance are all playing the same game. They’re trying to outmaneuver each other and pick off each other’s clients through a variety of guarantees, pricing and marketing techniques. Luckily for us, all this competition works out to our advantage, even after we’ve purchased auto insurance. Insuring your car is different than … Read more