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Handing your teen the responsibility of managing gift purchases during the holidays may seem almost as nerve-wracking as handing them the keys to the car. Before they start shopping, take the time to discuss budgeting and the importance of planning ahead when it comes to money. Here are a few tips to ensure your teen … Read more
Ready or not Black Friday is coming! Have you made your list? Set your budget? Studied the ads? Compared prices? Found coupons? If your answer is “yes”, the only thing left to do is set your alarm clock! Now imagine this scenario… You arrive at the first store, you load up your cart with amazing … Read more
Schoola is a great new way to shop for gently-used kids clothes from your favorite brands and give back to local schools around the country. Here’s how it works. Schoola Stitch runs clothing drives at schools around the country. We take the preloved clothes and sell them on our stylish online shop at incredible discounts … Read more
Who likes to pay full price? Anybody? Now that we’ve answered that question, let’s look at our options to avoid paying full price. Wait for a Sale – Sales are great as long as the timing is right. Find a Coupon – They’re not always there when you need them. Shop with a Discounted Gift … Read more
Get 50% off our Gifts category when you spend $25 or more at EyesLipsFace.com! This offer is valid 11/19 through 11/27 with coupon code 50HOLIDAY. Shop now! Top Gift Picks from e.l.f. Cosmetics ~~~~~~~ In full disclosure, this post contains affiliate links to help support The Budget Diet girl! My advice will always be unbiased … Read more
You don’t have to spend a fortune to give a great gift. With a little ingenuity, you can create a gift that will be more meaningful than anything you could buy at a store. You don’t need to invest a ton of time, have a bunch of supplies, or even to know the first thing … Read more
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, toys, apparel, books and household items. Happy Saving and Happy Holiday Shopping!
If you live in an area with reliable public transportation, you are able to weigh whether the costs associated with car ownership is worth it. The American Society of Civil Engineers reports that 45 percent of American households lack access to public transportation, and if you’re part of that, then having a car becomes far … Read more
Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday is the holiday shopping heavyweight bout. American consumers will spend $586 billion on holiday shopping this year, and of that, $96 billion will be spent online. The scorecard suggests the reigning champ, Black Friday, will remain undefeated, pulling in around $490 billion. However, there’s more to the Black Friday and … Read more
Gray hair happens to everyone at some point, whether they want it to or not. Some people get gray hair earlier than expected, while others are lucky enough to dodge the curse of gray hair until several decades later. In addition, while some people are comfortable with their graying locks, most people don’t like the … Read more