Never Lose a Receipt Again with our Best Ways to Store Receipts Electronically Gone are the old shoe boxes filled with endless slips of paper. Today’s consumer is looking for a digital option to track and manage expenses…. Read More >
How Much Does Owning a Dog Cost?
When that puppy is begging you to take him or her home, it is hard to think about the multitude of responsibilities that goes along with it. Owning a new dog can sometimes be as costly as raising… Read More >
10 Tips for Cooking Meals in Half an Hour
Many days, by the time I wrap up work and start cooking dinner, it’s already about the hour that we should be sitting down to eat. But, there I am in the kitchen with nothing yet started. There… Read More >
12 Ways to Make Your Overnight Guests Feel at Home
Are you expecting out-of-towners and want to help them feel more comfortable during their stay? But what if you don’t have a spare room or bed? Years ago, when my husband and I were young and carefree newlyweds,… Read More >
No Time? Don’t Throw Money at an Overbooked Schedule
This is one of those seasons of my life when it feels like the activities just don’t stop. I’m sure you can relate. But did you realize that busyness can take toll on your pocketbook? Crazy days make… Read More >
Lighten Your Laundry Load – 5 Time Saving Tips
Laundry Time Saving Tips Do you feel like there’s a never ending pile of laundry in your home? Do your washer and dryer ever get a break, or how about you for that matter? If you have… Read More >
Get Organized Without an Expensive Trip to The Container Store
Getting organized does not have to mean spending beaucoup bucks on fancy storage systems at The Container Store. Don’t get me wrong…I love The Container Store, but I also love re-purposing everyday items for organization. Take a look… Read More >
Save Time – Avoid Talking to a Computer, Talk to a Real Person
If you’re calling about homeowner’s insurance, press 1. If you’re calling about auto insurance, press 2. If you’re a new customer, press 3. If you’re calling to make a claim, press 4. If you’re calling regarding billing, press… Read More >
Top 10 List of Why I Love Lists
I love lists, all kinds of lists – grocery lists, to-do lists, vacation planning lists, Christmas shopping lists – lists are liberating! There’s just something about the feeling of making a list and then checking off that list!… Read More >
Thinking Other Moms’ Homes are Neater Than Yours?
Do you ever visit other moms’ homes and wonder how they keep it so neat? Do you ever sit around in your own home with toys strewn over the floor, laundry piles (both clean and dirty) beckoning for… Read More >
6 Incredible iPad Apps for Multitasking Moms (and Others)
These days, multitasking is just a part of life. Whether you work or not, you are a multitasker, and that can be confusing and stressful. But the good news is that there are plenty of apps for the… Read More >
Save Money – Take a Week Off From Grocery Shopping
The Budget Diet girl has a money saving challenge for you…take a week off from grocery shopping. Do you think The Budget Diet girl has gone off the frugal deep end and wants you to starve? Actually, if… Read More >
Your FREE Personal Organizer for September
“It pays to plan ahead, it wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” The Budget Diet girl (a.k.a. your free personal organizer) is here again with a checklist to help you plan ahead for September, so you can… Read More >
Stop Junk Mail in 3 Easy Steps
Stop Junk Mail and Junk Email 54 emails today, 49 are junk. Another day, another mailbox full of catalogs and junk…is there any real mail out there? Who wants to eliminate their junk e-mail? Who wants… Read More >
Your FREE Personal Organizer for April
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… Read More >
Beat Multi-tasking With 3 Productivity Tools that Will Save You Time (and Money)!
Your time is valuable. In fact, if you think of your time as money, then saving time is like putting money in the bank. So, when productivity is at a premium, you would think that multi-tasking would… Read More >
Lists to Wrap Up the Holidays
Is your brain on overload trying to remember all your holiday plans? Thanksgiving Menu Christmas Card List Christmas Gift Ideas Christmas Shopping List Christmas Budget Christmas Meal Planning New Year’s Party Plans Get those lists out of… Read More >
Time Management for Moms
Do you feel like there’s never enough time in the day to get everything done? Does your to-do list keep getting longer? Do you wonder where all the time goes between dropping the children off at school and… Read More >
Plan Ahead, Reduce Clutter and Budget for Moving
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,… Read More >
Can Spring Cleaning = Money Making?
Spring has sprung and that usually brings to mind cleaning – Spring Cleaning. It’s the time of year that many of us dig deeper, scrub harder, declutter, clean out and clear out. It can be a daunting task,… Read More >