Earn, Save & Live Smart
Baking Soda is a friend of the frugal! It’s both budget friendly and earth friendly. That little yellow box (that costs less than a dollar) is a pint size miracle worker! So, exactly what are the uses for baking soda? Let me count the ways… Teeth Whitening – Put your regular … Read more
There’s no measuring how proud you are of your high school graduate. Unfortunately, your debit card does have limits. You’d like to buy the kid a new car or gaming system before he or she leaves for college for four years, but many of us can’t exactly afford it. Fear not! The following gifts are … Read more
Repurposing is a new word in my frugal living vocabulary, and I love it! Repurposing simply means reusing something in a new way, a.k.a. turning trash into treasure, but in honor of Earth Week we’ll use the more updated term. So, exactly how do you get started repurposing? Put on your creative thinking cap and … Read more
I’ve heard it over and over – SLOW DOWN, SAVE GAS – but how much gas are we really talking about? Over spring break, I put my gas guzzling sport utility to the test, and I’m a believer! Although, I must admit if you drive 55 m.p.h. be prepared to be the slow poke in … Read more
You’ll SAVE MONEY and SAVE MOTHER EARTH when you GO GREEN! Each day this week The Budget Diet is offering you all sorts of ways to green up your life and save money. Tuesday: It’s Easy and Frugal to BE GREEN – 10 Simple Earth Friendly Ideas Wednesday: Learn how to make an Easter Basket … Read more
Everyone has shoes, so everyone has shoeboxes. And you might be surprised at how many ways you can get the most out of a shoebox. Here are 10 ways to repurpose your old shoeboxes that might make you reconsider throwing them away as soon as you pull the shoes out. 10 Ways to Repurpose Shoe … Read more
When’s the last time you repaired something that was broken? If your cell phone breaks, do you even consider repairing it? If a sock has a hole in it, do you mend it, throw it away, or in my case…turn it into a rag! If a part breaks on your food processor, do you order … Read more
I’m tired of wasting money on science fair display boards! This year, we’ve bought our last display board because removable adhesive putty has come to the rescue! Instead of throwing away the board after the science fair, we’ll simply remove the papers and reuse the board! It’s another budget friendly and earth friendly idea from … Read more
I’ve always heard that baking soda & vinegar will clean just about anything…thanks to Felicity at MiniMomos.com for taking the time to explain exactly how to use them! Being budget-minded and green when cleaning makes good sense for both your wallet and the planet. Homemade cleaning products don’t take much time to make, allowing you … Read more
Fall is approaching, and as the leaves begin to change, you may be getting the urge to make some changes around the house as well. While this is a praiseworthy endeavor, it is important to keep decorative modifications both within your budget and earth friendly. The challenge in doing a home makeover is to keep … Read more