Attention frugal shoppers…don’t forget about T.J. Maxx, Marshall’s and Ross for just about anything you’d find in a department store. Think beyond clothes and think big savings! The key to frugal shopping is to shop often and patiently… Read More >
Best Times to Buy Gifts
Do you know when to find the best deals on Christmas gifts? Is it Black Friday, Cyber Monday or neither? The answer depends on what you’re buying, and this infographic shows you the best time to buy electronics,… 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 >
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 >
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 >
Budget Friendly Gift For Grads
Do you remember the first care package you received in college? Those homemade chocolate chip cookies? Sharing with your roommate? Make a special memory for a high school grad by letting them know that you’ll be sending them… Read More >
SWAP – It’s the new way to SHOP
Question: What do you get when you take a frugal shopper and a green shopper? Answer: A swapper! Swapping is a great way to save money and save the landfills. You can swap just about anything! Swap Books… Read More >
Thrift Store Treasures
If you’re not a thrift store or garage sale shopper, let this article be your inspiration! I promise, once you find your first treasure…you’ll be hooked! All of these items came from thrift stores or garage sales, and… Read More >
Discounted Massage!
Save Your Money – Discounted Massage I’m a spa junkie, and I’ve finally discovered a “bargain” massage! Indulge in a massage at your local massage therapy school and you’ll pay just a fraction of the cost. In Houston,… Read More >
Teacher Gifts – Framed Chalkboard or Bulletin Board
For years, I admired those framed chalkboards & bulletin boards, but The Budget Diet girl inside of me couldn’t justify spending $40+! So, I figured out how to make a bulletin board or framed chalkboard for less than… Read More >
Great Gift Idea…Photo Posters!
Add this FREE gift idea to your list! Did you know that you can make an 8 x 10 photo collage poster for FREE? Walgreens frequently has a coupon for a FREE 8 x 10 photo collage, so… Read More >