Most of the cleaning solutions we use at home are filled with harmful chemicals. It’s also not good to expose little ones to these chemicals, as most are poisonous especially when eaten or absorbed through the skin, Plus, these… Read More >
DIY Potted Herb Garden: Save Money On Fresh Herbs
Do you love to cook with fresh herbs, but hate how expensive they can be? You don’t have to resort to cooking with dried herbs. Make your own potted herb garden; it is easy and a fun project… Read More >
Slash Your Energy Bills and Save!
Thanks to Ovo Energy for putting together this money saving infographic! Since Ovo Energy is a British company, here’s a “cheat sheet” to help you make sense of these numbers: 1 pence (p) is the equivalent to 1… Read More >
How to Make Household Cleaners That Will Save the Earth and Your Wallet
Who doesn’t want a clean home and a safer environment in which to live? Whether it is the bathroom, living room, kitchen, or other rooms in one’s residence, everyone has to clean at one time or another…. Read More >
How to Unclog a Drain with Baking Soda and Vinegar
Next time your drain or sink is clogged, don’t waste time and money running to the store to buy Liquid Plumr or Drano. You’ll get great results with 2 simple ingredients that I’ll bet are in your pantry:… Read More >
Repurpose and Reuse – Showing Off My Repurposing Talents!
Repurposing is a new word in my frugal living vocabulary, and I love it! Repurposing simply means reusing something in a new way, a.k.a. turning trash into treasure, but in honor of Earth Week we’ll use the more… Read More >
Slow Down, SAVE GAS – A look at the numbers
I’ve heard it over and over – SLOW DOWN, SAVE GAS – but how much gas are we really talking about? Over spring break, I put my gas guzzling sport utility to the test, and I’m a believer!… Read More >
It’s Easy and Frugal to Be GREEN – 10 Simple Earth Friendly Ideas
Happy Earth Day! Did you know that frugal living and green living often go hand in hand? Check out these 10 simple earth friendly ideas that will save you money and save Mother Earth! The Return of the… Read More >
10 Different Ways to Use a Shoebox
Everyone has shoes, so everyone has shoeboxes. And you might be surprised at how many ways you can get the most out of a shoebox. Here are 10 ways to repurpose your old shoeboxes that might make you… Read More >
8 Budget and Eco-Friendly Gifts for Graduates
There’s no measuring how proud you are of your high school graduate. Unfortunately, your debit card does have limits. You’d like to buy the kid a new car or gaming system before he or she leaves for college… Read More >
8 Frugal Reasons to Start Bike Commuting Today
Since 2000, there has been a steady rise in the number of bicycle commuters across the United States. The movement is catching on, and you may have already seen your coworkers commuting by bicycles. This may leave you… Read More >
Green & Thrifty Driving Tips
When economic times get tough, sometimes even the best of intentions can go out the window. Living green can sometimes seem hard to do if it exacts too high a price. Fortunately, there are ways to protect the… Read More >
The Top 5 Uses of Lemon Juice
Lemons come from the citrus family, and provides a very useful and nutrient rich liquid when squeezed or boiled. Lemon juice, either when concentrated or in its natural strength, is a rich and very potent source of Vitamin… Read More >
Pedal Power!
Many of us bought homes in the suburbs because of the safe, quiet neighborhoods. We had visions of our children walking to school, riding bikes to ball practice and playing outside. Well…here we are…sitting in an endless carpool… Read More >
De-Clutter & Be Green!
Weekly Challenge: De-Clutter and Be Green! It’s Green Week, and The Budget Diet is celebrating by giving you a week of tips that are both budget friendly and earth friendly! So…your weekly challenge is to de-clutter and be… Read More >
Find a Farmer’s Market
Cheap Eats – Farmer’s Market The Budget Diet continues to celebrate Green Week, and here’s another budget friendly & earth friendly tip! Discover your local farmer’s market, and your budget will love the prices and you’ll love the… Read More >
6 Ways to Spend Less on Gas
This is not an article about wacky ways to get more miles per gallon, but it’s about practical ways to spend less on gas. Of course, not every tip is realistic for everyone, but imagine the savings if… Read More >
Recycling Pays
Recycling really does pay…it’s both earth friendly and budget friendly! Check out the stores with recycling programs that pay you cash or give you discounts. Best Buy – Reusing is even better than recycling! The Best Buy Trade-In… Read More >
Simple Steps You Can Take to Save Energy This Spring
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… Read More >
We live in a throwaway society!
When’s the last time you repaired something that was broken? If your cell phone breaks, do you even consider repairing it? If a sock has a hole in it, do you mend it, throw it away, or in… Read More >