Earn, Save & Live Smart
Thank you to Kristl for allowing me to guest on The Budget Diet today! Family Summer Staycation Ideas As much as I’d love to run away to Walt Disney World right now, sometimes it’s just not in the budget for a big family vacation. Unfortunately my husband and I both have to work year-round … 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
A patriotic party on a budget? Why not? Festive and frugal parties are The Budget Diet Girl’s specialty, and I’ve put together my fav ideas for your frugal Fourth of July Party. P.S. – I promise you’ll spend less than $50! Invitations Option #1: Free Printables! Click on the image above, and you’ll be given … Read more
Are you wandering up and down the tie aisle right now? Or maybe you’re furiously Googling “great Father’s Day gifts”? Dads can be notoriously difficult to buy for, so we thought it would be good to suggest a few presents that can’t be picked up at the store. If you’re on a budget this Father’s … Read more
Do you have a summer bucket list? No? Why not? It’s officially time for a family meeting. On the agenda: Come up with your summer bucket list. There’s one catch…this is a summer bucket list for frugal family fun, so everything must be free or almost free. There are about 100 days of summer, and … Read more
Make Dad smile with one of these free printable Father’s Day cards! I’ve put together a Pinterest Board of some great free printable Father’s Day cards…click the image below, and you’ll be taken to my board. Next, click on your favorite card and then click “visit website” to print.
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
Surprise! A new survey is out, and guess what…flowers and jewelry ARE NOT on the top of Mom’s wish list. Even chocolate didn’t make the top 5! Top 5 Gifts Mom Really Wants (in no particular order) Quality Time With Family – It’s easy and free to plan a fun day for mom! How about … Read more
Mother’s Day is May 11…don’t let it sneak up on you! If you wait until the last minute, you’ll rarely get a good deal or have time to put a lot of thought into the gift. Get started today with The Budget Diet’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide…there are plenty of ideas to please mom and … Read more
Some people give up chocolate, others give up TV…yes, ’tis the season of Lent! It’s a time of self denial and sacrifice; it’s a time to reflect on what Jesus did for you. Think of Lent as a “spring cleaning” for your life! You could give up a bad habit like smoking or do without … Read more