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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 way to take a bite out of that $400 per child back to school expense! Resale, Thrift … Read more
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 from Lands End, so you hastily go to their website and spend $110 on 3 shirts and … Read more
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 our amazing brands. Kindermint will even buy gently-used mint condition kids clothing from you too! Click on … Read more
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 her mom, the money saving expert! Yes…they were all the brands she loves: American Eagle, Hollister and … Read more
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 one? Needs vs. Wants – it’s a lesson we all learned in kindergarten, and it’s worth revisiting … Read more
Tuition, housing, meal plan, parking pass, books, fees…they quickly add up for college students! Ready to save money? Grab your student ID and take advantage of discounts on computers, movies, shopping, food and more. Need Techie Stuff? Student Discounts for Computers and Cell Phones Apple – College students always get discounts on Apple products! Right … Read more
How many days until your children go back to school? I’m sure they can tell you exactly how many days because the countdown is on! This year, turn the back-to-school countdown into a game…it’s a way to savor those last days of summer, and it’s a way to beat the “I’m bored” syndrome! They’ll wake-up … Read more
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 of money saving tips to help you spend less than the national average on back to school … Read more
Going to college, or even taking a single class, can result in financial stress. This is especially true when hidden expenses, such as textbooks and lab supplies, start to add up. The frugal person will look for ways to pare down expenses so they can stay within budget while continuing with their education. There are … Read more
Leaving homework, dinner schedules, and bedtimes to chance has a tendency to create chaos and frustration during possibly the only family time of the day. Establishing a routine does not have to mean never allowing for flexibility, but it gives parents and children alike the feeling of comfort that comes from knowing what is expected. … Read more