Outdated food, mysterious leftovers, sticky spills: The refrigerator can be a scary place. In fact, cleaning out the fridge is one of my least favorite chores. That’s why it makes more sense to keep my fridge neat and… Read More >
7 Ways to Make Great (and Cheap!) Coffee at Home
I’ll admit it: I was pretty far into my adult life before I learned to appreciate coffee. I had dropped my son off at a morning class and had 45 minutes to kill before picking him up. Having… Read More >
12 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Eat Healthy
Whether you want to do it for yourself or you’re supporting someone in your family who has health or food issues, eating healthy is important. It can also be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people… Read More >
10 Money-Saving Ideas for Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
I’m usually in charge of organizing Thanksgiving dinner in our family. While I love having our extended family over, I’m really not keen on spending a week’s grocery budget on one meal. I’ve come up with practical ideas… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Fruits and Vegetables in Season
My mother taught me that prices at the store can vary widely, depending on the time of the year. She told me it was best to buy produce in season when they are cheapest and freshest. I follow her advice… Read More >
12 Mason Jar Recipes from Breakfast to Dinner
Mason jars have a lot of uses, from canning, food storage, and even decoration. They are now a mainstay in my kitchen since I found out I could use them for everyday cooking. These recipes from @BritandCo show how you can use… Read More >
21 Food Storage Tips to Make Your Groceries Last Longer
I absolutely hate it when I go to the fridge and find that the crisp fruits and veggies I just bought had turned soggy and wilted. Fresh produce and dairy products (especially the organic varieties) aren’t cheap! I’m not… Read More >
18 Food Hacks that You Should Know
We spend a large amount of time and energy preparing and eating food every day, and often there is a lot of waste. It is time to change the way we cook and eat. Make kitchen life fun, easy and innovative… Read More >
The Definite Guide to Eating Healthy for Less Than $400 a Month (Family of 4)
Healthy eating and saving money. For many, these concepts are not associated in any way. Why is that? The food industry focuses on meals that are cheap to produce and easy to sell: high-calorie, low-nutrient, convenient fast food. But… Read More >
18 Kitchen Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Before
We spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing and cooking our daily meals. We love the place as much as we love our food. However, that changes the moment kids enter the picture. The kitchen becomes a… Read More >
The Price of Convenience Foods
I can remember laughing when packaged salad first appeared on grocery store shelves years ago. It seemed crazy. Who would pay a premium price for chopped up lettuce in a bag? Apparently, almost everyone is willing to pay… Read More >
10 Whole Foods and Their Amazing Benefits
Processed food has risen into popularity. Life is fast paced and more people opt for restaurants rather than cooking and eating at home. Unrealized, this trend has caused our health to slowly deteriorate. If you want to get… Read More >
How to Save Money on Groceries, Even if You’re Not a Coupon Cutter
So you want to save money on groceries – doesn’t everyone? A trip to the grocery store – even for just a few kitchen staples – can add up quickly, but what if you’re not a coupon cutter?… Read More >
5 Ways to Save on Groceries Without Coupons
Do you have coupon fatigue? Are you tired of clipping, printing and saving coupons week after week? Is couponing just not worth your time? You’re not alone. According to recent statistics from NCH Marketing, coupon redemption has decreased… Read More >
Save Money – Take a Week Off From Grocery Shopping
The Budget Diet girl has a money saving challenge for you…take a week off from grocery shopping. Do you think The Budget Diet girl has gone off the frugal deep end and wants you to starve? Actually, if… Read More >
8 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill This Holiday Season
The Thanksgiving Feast for 20. Your annual cookie exchange for the neighborhood. You Christmas Eve open house attended by at least 50 folks. Don’t let holiday parties and family feasts take a bite out of your grocery budget…. Read More >
Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half!
According to the USDA, the average American family spends about $10,000 a year on groceries. What if you could cut your grocery bill in half? What would you do with an extra $5000 a year? Maybe it’s time… Read More >
Costco Best Buys
A friend of mine recently joined Costco, and she was curious which items The Budget Diet Girl thought were the best buys. My general rule of thumb is to stay away from the packaged, prepared foods like the… Read More >
10 Things You Should be Cooking From Scratch
We live in a world of convenience…packaged salads, frozen dinners and even iced coffees in fancy little bottles. We pay a price for convenience, and if you stop to add it up…you might be motivated to do a… Read More >
Earn Cash Back on Groceries
Good news! The cash back concept has entered the world of grocery shopping. Earn Cash Back on Groceries I just used Checkout 51 for the first time, and I earned $2.00 cash back on my purchase of 4… Read More >