Earn, Save & Live Smart
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? Well, don’t worry. There are still plenty of ways that you can cut that grocery bill significantly. … Read more
Skip the expensive trip to Potterybarn for Easter Decorations, and make your own this year! These easy DIY Easter Decorations are all Budget Diet approved which means… They’ll cost less than $5. They’re quick and easy to make. They won’t require any special tools or Martha Stewart skills. What more could you want? Let’s get … Read more
If you want to kick your basic box brownie mix up a notch, this Hershey’s Symphony Candy Bar Brownie Recipe is for you! Don’t get me wrong, I love a basic brownie, but I love Hershey’s Symphony Candy Bar Brownies even more. Until you taste these brownies, it’s hard to imagine that simply adding candy … Read more
First apartment, first real job, fancy part of town = really nice but really small apartment! Welcome to Uptown Dallas, Texas! My son gave me the task of decorating his apartment, on a budget, of course! Once we got the essentials in place like the bed and the TV, he determined that he really needed … Read more
Would you pay $50 for an item from a certain store when you could purchase the exact same item for $15? NO! Who would? This is why I love discount stores. Seriously. I am the discount store queen, and I sit upon a throne that I paid 75% less than retail price for! Today, I’ll help you … Read more
My parents are in their downsizing phase of life…ready to move from a 5000 square foot home to a 2000 square foot townhouse. Less house = less work = a simpler life. Of course, there’s more to downsizing than just buying a smaller house. Cutting square footage by more than half requires a serious paring … Read more
Saving money is essential at any age and there are so many things to save for – emergency funds, college funds, retirement funds. As much extra money as possible should be going into savings accounts, but it can often be difficult to find that extra money at the end of the month to save. Many … Read more
If you’re like me, you absolutely LOVE Anthropologie…but you’re not so fond of their prices. The chic and boho designs are fantastic, the sometimes muted and sometimes bold color schemes are great, but paying $80 for a trinket dish is a little out of my comfort zone. So, I created an Anthropologie-style trinket dish that … Read more
Looking for a rainy day project? Make a decoupage clipboard! This clipboard came to life years ago when our summer break began with rain, and continued with rain, rain, rain for three straight weeks. My daughter had been looking forward to a summer of swimming and playing outside, but Mother Nature had other plans. We … Read more
When the weekend rolls around, how do you spend your free time? Choose the one answer that describes how you spend the majority of your free time. A. reading B. watching TV C. shopping D. relaxing E. outdoor activities F. crafting G. cooking H. partying If you answered “shopping”, and you’re trying to cut your … Read more