This year you can overspend on back-to-school shopping, or you can save money on back-to-school shopping with this one simple trick! Save Money on Back to School Shopping Back-to-School Shopping Scenario #1: Your daughter needs school uniforms… Read More >
Back to School Style…on a budget!
Ahhh, back to school. Some kids love it, others hate it. But either way you should make sure your kids are going back feeling confident and stylish for the new year. Young girls, in particular, can be under… Read More >
10 Tips to Help Your College Student Manage Money and Avoid the Ramen Noodle Diet
Toward the end of every semester, college students run out of money and survive on ramen noodles! We’ve all been there, we’ve all learned from our money mistakes, so let’s help the next generation avoid the ramen noodle… Read More >
15 Easy Ways to Save on Back To School Shopping!
Did you know that the average American family spends $400 per child on back to school expenses? Take a look at these 15 easy ways to save on back to school shopping, and I’m sure you’ll find a… Read More >
Planning Ahead = Saving Money on Back to School Shopping
This money saving mom knows that planning ahead is the best way for saving money on back to school shopping. Don’t procrastinate, or you’ll be the mom running around town the day before school starts, buying more than… Read More >
Back to School Money Saving Tips
According to National Retail Federation, the average American family spends just over $600 (based on 2 children) on back to school shopping…YIKES! This year, challenge yourself to be below average. Don’t worry, The Budget Diet girl has plenty… Read More >
Save While School Supply Shopping
School supplies can be expensive, but they don’t have to break your budget. Keep your finances intact while shopping for school supplies during this busy time of year with these simple tips. Save Money on School Supplies… Read More >
Teaching Teens to Bargain Shop
Tips for Teaching Teens to Bargain Shop I took my daughter to Plato’s Closet today, and we left with 3 tops and 1 pair of jeans for $39! Yes…it was a lesson on budgeting for her from… Read More >
Get Organized This School Year!
The lazy, unscheduled, relaxing days of summer will soon be gone! Those lazy summer days will be replaced with football practice, homework, dance class, scout meetings, school events, church youth groups…..HELP! ORGANIZE MY OVER-SCHEDULED LIFE! The… Read More >
Back to School Traditions
Does your family have any back-to-school traditions? Maybe shopping for a new first day of school outfit or making a special treat for the first day of school lunch? Think of family traditions as inexpensive little ways to… Read More >
Cheap and Cheerful – 10 Great Teacher Appreciation Events
If you’re a stay at home mom, you’re likely spending lots of time volunteering at school! Just like at home, you’re probably asked to do more with less! Good news, little or no budget is required for these… Read More >
Top Three Ways to Help Organize Kids
Top Three Ways to Help Kids Organize Fight disorganization in your household by helping your kids get organized. These top three organizing tips all start with the letter ‘s’ so that they’re easy to remember and put into… Read More >
3 Free Tutoring Resources You Need To Know About
I once worked for a tutoring company, and the woman who ran it was very interested in providing services to families that couldn’t afford to spend $50 to $100 dollars for each private session. So, she came up… Read More >
7 Creative & Frugal Ways To Save On School Supplies
Finding ways to save on school supplies begins with spending time looking at what is in front of you. Searching for savings on school supplies may be as simple as investing in changing or establishing habits. When it… Read More >
How to Make a Bookmark – An Adorable Marker for Book Lovers
If you’re a book lover, bookmarks are essential accessories. They are also helpful for students to mark their books. Instead of purchasing a bookmark, you can make your own adorable and functional marker. What you need: Colored paper… Read More >
How to Make Photo Mouse Pad – An Appealing Match to your Laptop
If you have a laptop and PC, then mouse pad is one of the essentially and commonly used item for you. You can buy one for a few dollars, but sometimes, the designs are not pleasing. You had… Read More >
Keep you Workspace Organize with DIY Desk Organizer
We all want our things in order and in their proper places for two reasons: to work efficiently and to avoid misplacing of items (I’m Guilty of this). This is why you need a desk organizer. A desk… Read More >
Kindermint – Big Brands, Little Prices, Cute Kids Clothes
Kindermint is not your average apparel shop. Why? Because we buy and sell both new and gently-used mint condition kids clothing to get you Big Brands at Little Prices. Our Trade-In Program is how we source all of… Read More >
Your Back-to-School Shopping Guide: What You Don’t Need to Buy
It’s time to think about needs vs. wants. Does your daughter need those designer jeans for school or can those be classified as a want? Is your son’s backpack zipper broken or does he just want a new… Read More >
Saving on Back-to-School Clothes
It’s already time to start thinking about sending the kids back to school (Hooray?!). Some welcome this time of year, while other dread it, but one thing’s for sure: If you have a preteen or teenage girl, she… Read More >