Did you know that planning ahead is an essential money saving tool? Planning ahead allows you to save time and money (and your sanity)! The Budget Diet girl (a.k.a. your free personal organizer) is here again with a… Read More >
Your FREE Personal Organizer for February
Here I am (again)…your FREE personal organizer with your checklist for February! Checklist for February Check you calendar! Any birthday gifts or birthday cards you need to send? How about anniversaries? Plan ahead for all those special… Read More >
Your Free Personal Organizer – January
Here’s to an frugal and organized 2015! Your FREE personal organizer (that’s me!) is here to help you get off to an organized start in 2015! If your new year’s resolution has anything to do with saving money… Read More >
It’s The Budget Diet’s Birthday!
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Budget Diet, Happy Birthday to you! ~~~~~~~ The Budget Diet has been sharing money saving tips with you for 4 years, and I hope you’ve learned a… Read More >
How many unused gift cards do you have?
According to The New York Times, nearly $5 billion in gift cards goes unused each year! That’s right, $5 BILLION! That’s a lot of wasted money! So, if gift cards are supposed to be the perfect gift, why… Read More >
Garage Sale How To
How to Oragnize a Garage Sale I had visions of a giant garage/moving sale, but those visions didn’t include 10 short days to get it together! I wasn’t procrastinating, I just didn’t want to begin the cleaning out… Read More >
Skip Grocery Shopping This Week!
Good news…here’s a way you can save money at the grocery store – skip grocery shopping this week! Bad news…you’re going to clean out and organize your pantry, refrigerator and freezer! Consider this your challenge for the week!… Read More >
Money Saving Challenge: Don’t Pay Full Price for Anything!
Do you think you could go an entire week without paying full price for anything? Don’t pay full price for groceries, gas, clothes, haircuts, restaurants…you get the idea! Of course, this money saving mom won’t leave you stranded,… Read More >
My Uncle Moto – Living a Simple Life
A visit from my Uncle Moto proved to be a lesson in living a simple life. Let me first introduce you to my Uncle, and then I’ll share his philosophy on life! Single White Male (never married) Age:… Read More >
Organize My Life…Artwork Overload! 5 Ideas for Displaying Kids Artwork
Weekly Challenge – Organize Kids Artwork! If you’re a mom with little kids, you know exactly what I’m talking about when I say “artwork overload”! Your kitchen counter is piled high with preschool artwork, but you just can’t… Read More >
Top Five Financial Steps to Take in the New Year
Weekly Challenge – Tidy Up Your Finances The New Year provides opportunities to clean away the old and welcome the new in a variety of ways. I like to take time during the month of January to empty… Read More >
Let’s Go On A Budget Diet!
The Budget Diet is kicking off Resolution Week today! If your resolution is going to have anything to do with saving money, you’ll discover plenty of ideas to help you keep that resolution! One of the most popular… Read More >
What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
The gifts have all been opened, the Christmas parties are over, Our thoughts have turned from Sugar Plums to tightening our belts…ugh! If your New Year’s Resolution has anything to do with saving money, frugal living or getting… Read More >
There’s more to life than errands!
Weekly Challenge – Reduce your time running errands! Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos Twas’ the week before Christmas, and you’re running around shopping and stressing…no peace to be found! Take a deep breath and keep your cool…. Read More >
A Budget Diet for the Holidays
Weekly Challenge: A Budget Diet for the Holidays Here’s your weekly challenge – stick to your budget diet this holiday season and gain wealth not debt! This simple 3-step process will ensure you start the New Year on… Read More >
How To Make Homemade Cleaning Products
Homemade cleaning products are not only great for the environment, they are also easy on the checkbook and easy to make. Reducing the chemicals in your home can also help eliminate illness. Save your money by learning how… Read More >
Budget Basics
Do you have a written household budget? Do you know budget basics? Do you need some budget tips? Do you need to save your money? Here’s your weekly challenge: get your budget out of your head & onto… Read More >
Check Your Calendar!
Are you ready for your Weekly Challenge from The Budget Diet? It’s the beginning of the month, and that’s the perfect time to flip through your calendar and make notes of upcoming events…birthdays, anniversaries, parties, weddings, showers, vacations… Read More >
Could This Be The Perfect Stay-At-Home Mom Job?
12 years ago, I left my job to stay home with our 3 children, and our household income was cut in half (YIKES)! I quickly discovered that the stay-at-home mom job description included more than just play dates…I… Read More >
Homemade Gifts
You’ve all heard the saying, “it’s the thought that counts,” but in today’s hurry up world of gift card giving…thoughtful, homemade gifts are a treasure! So…here’s your challenge for the week: Make a gift! I promise to help… Read More >