Earn, Save & Live Smart
The Super Bowl is just a week away, and you know what that means: Super Bowl Parties. Some go for the sports – I go for the commercials and the snacks. When feeding the football fans, you don’t need to spend a ton of time and money on fancy appetizers. For this occasion, queso dip … Read more
Love to entertain, but hate to spend big bucks? Host a Super Bowl Party…on the cheap! There’s very little planning required, and the game keeps everyone entertained. Cheap Super Bowl Party Ideas Invitations Evite.com sends FREE email invitations, and they have plenty of Super Bowl Party invitations to choose from. The best part about Evite…it’s … Read more
One of my favorite frugal living tidbits of wisdom is, “use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.” Wise words to live by, but this anti-shopping list created by Becky at BabyBudgeting.co.uk is your new frugal living checklist. Print it out, put it in your wallet and look at it before … Read more
Are you stuck in a rut when it comes to going out? Do you and your husband always opt to stay home and watch a movie or is your date night nonexistent thanks to a lack of funds? Date night is important in a relationship, and it doesn’t have to be a budget buster week … Read more
When it comes to hotel stays or kennel visits, we think in terms of cost per day, but have you ever thought about your cost per day for cable or your car? Cost per day can be an eye-opening or eye-popping experience because it helps you prioritize your expenses. When it comes to budgeting and … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chase Ultimate Rewards. All opinions are 100% mine. We all love getting a little something extra for nothing. It’s like ordering a hot fudge sundae and getting a cherry on top without even asking or when the vending machine accidently gives you two candy … Read more
‘Tis the season to extend some hospitality to members of the family that you barely know and only see once or twice a year. Since everyone’s wallets are noticeably lighter at the moment, offering your guest bedroom is more in the spirit of the season instead of seeing your beloved second cousin having to resort … Read more
Wondering how to save money on Christmas shopping? Consider this The Budget Diet Girl’s Christmas shopping “Report Card”. How I Saved Money on Christmas Shopping Gifts – It’s easy to save money on gifts when you don’t give any…just kidding! Actually, in lieu of giving gifts this year, we decided to take a cruise with … Read more
Remember the joy of building a fort in your living room? Maybe you used a card table and sheets, or maybe you created a fort with a giant box and markers. Those forts could be castles high in the mountains or tents in the great outdoors. Your fort was always as big as your imagination, … Read more
6 Unique Budget Travel Tips It’s time to re-think how you save money on travel, so you can stop dreaming and start traveling! Deal First, Destination Second The Budget Diet Girl’s money-saving travel wisdom…deal first, destination second. It simply means, don’t get your heart set on a destination and then look for deals that might … Read more