July 4 is near! Are you ready to razzle dazzle in your boldest red, white, and blue? It’s your patriotic duty to don your stars, stripes, and most Americana ensembles on the Fourth of July. If these colors… Read More >
Summer Essentials under $20
Summer Essentials under $20 Although the unusually warm weather has left it feeling like summer for months already, the real deal is just around the corner! As summer nears, chances are that you will begin shopping around for… Read More >
Celeb Mom Looks for Less: Spring 2012
Spring is a wonderful time of year for kids. Sports start back up, the Easter Bunny arrives, and the end of the school year is in sight. But with all the hustle and bustle of little ones, it’s… Read More >
Must-Wear Colors for Spring
We’re now to day two of spring, so it’s officially time to start thinking about revamping wardrobe for warm weather. With all the new trends bombarding magazines and blogs, it can be hard to pin down exactly what… Read More >
Scarves – The Most Versatile and Affordable Accessory
The onset of November brings two contradicting emotions for me. The first is dismay that there are about 5 months of cold weather in front of me. The second is glee that scarf season is here! To prepare… Read More >
Save Money, Use Discounted Gift Cards to Update Your Fall Wardrobe
Fall has finally arrived in Texas, and I’m looking forward to a little clothes shopping! My secret to instant savings? Start your shopping trip with discounted gift cards to your favorite stores, and you’ll enjoy instant savings. Let’s… Read More >
5 Fall Fashion Essentials
Fall is almost here, which means it’s time to put away your summer clothes and get out your fall wardrobe. But what if your fall wardrobe is a little out-of-date? There are a few fall fashion essentials you… Read More >
Get the Tribal Look for Less
A big fashion trend right now is tribal style — and it fits perfectly with these hot, summer days we’re having. To rock the trend, stock your wardrobe with plenty of animal and tribal patterns, and loose, relaxed… Read More >
7 Accessories under $15
I don’t like to cut corners when it comes to my wardrobe, but with my wedding quickly approaching (and my fiance not understanding the need for a closet full of shoes), I’m putting my clothes budget on a… Read More >
Garage Sales and Yard Sales – A Frugal Shoppers Dream!
Every Saturday morning my friend Ellen would shop garage sales, and return home to show off her treasures. I used to marvel at the treasures she would find until I wised up and joined her! What treasures can… Read More >
Rules for Shopping at Goodwill, Consignment Shops and Thrift Stores
Rule #1 – Be open minded! Don’t go shopping for a specific item because you probably won’t find it! If you go in looking for a size 8, black cocktail dress, you’ll likely come out empty handed. Instead,… Read More >
Does Your Teen Want to Shop at Abercrombie, Hollister & American Eagle? – 3 Rules to SAVE BIG!
My daughter recently informed me that she’s going for best dressed at school, and just like that a shopaholic was born! It was time for a lesson on how to bargain shop from her money saving mom because… Read More >
My T.J. Maxx Adventures
T.J. Maxx is located right next door to my daughter’s dance studio, so I often spend an hour browsing the T.J. Maxx bargains! Let me tell you, if walk up and down every aisle at T.J. Maxx, you… Read More >
Eliminate Your Dry Cleaning Bill
Image: Carlos Porto / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I’ve officially eliminated the dry cleaner from my “to-do” list, and I’m not missing the dry cleaning bill! A few years ago, my husband splurged on the Travelers Collection dress shirts from Jos…. Read More >
How to Use Groupon For Shopping and Gifts
Ever since the invention of co-ops and wholesale purchasing, consumers have been using the power of group buying to get great discounts on products they use everyday. Now that we’ve entered the internet age, finding ways for consumers… Read More >
FREE Clothes, Accessories and Toys – How to Host a Swap Party!
It’s time to put on sweaters, scarves and boots, but your budget just won’t allow for any fall clothes shopping. So, what to do? Organize a swap party with your friends. It’s clothes shopping and a party all… Read More >
Weed Out Your Wardrobe!
Need a “no-brainer” way to weed out your wardrobe at the end of each season? It’s closet cleaning made simple… In your closet, hang all your clothes the “wrong” way on the rod (i.e., the question-mark part of… Read More >
Consignment Sale Basics
The Budget Diet Girl meets The Consignment Sale Queen and thanks to her…I’m ready to tackle the next consignment sale, & you will be too! Top 10 Things to do Before Shopping at a Children’s Consignment Sale. By… Read More >
Affordable Handmade Gifts at Etsy.com
Save Your Money – Shop Etsy! The Budget Diet girl just discovered Etsy.com! If you love unique, homemade gifts…you’ll love Etsy! You’ll find thousands of handmade items, and you can shop from the comfort of your home! Etsy… Read More >
Trendy Teenager Approved Clothing For Less!
If you have a teenager, you’ve probably discovered that they don’t want their clothes to come from Walmart anymore, but your budget won’t allow for the latest trends! It might be time to consider a clothing allowance for… Read More >