Earn, Save & Live Smart
To store or not to store…that is the question. Storage units make sense for short-term situations, but if you’re using your storage unit to stash unwanted stuff…I have a must-read story that will make any frugal girl cringe! Storage Unit Saga Note: Grab a tissue, it’s a sad, sad story. My sister-in-law, who shall remain … Read more
According to CNN, the average cost of a wedding is… A. $55,000 B. $30,000 C. $12,000 PS – That’s excluding the cost of the honeymoon! And the answer is… $30,000! If a wedding is in your future, try these 10 easy ways to cut wedding costs. The good news is…nobody will know you spent way … Read more
Saving money is oh-so-important. Most people know that, they simply can’t find the additional money in their budgets to put back much. The trick is to try and save money in all areas of your life. The following tips will help you save nickels and dimes that can be added to your savings! 1. Share … Read more
It’s Friday, and it’s Lent, so how about an easy meatless egg casserole for dinner? This easy meatless egg casserole always cooks up perfectly, and it’s a step-up from serving scrambled eggs. Round out your meal with a colorful fruit salad. Breakfast for dinner anyone?
With rising costs and every more available services many home owners have difficulties with their personal finances. This includes figuring out ways of reducing regular monthly bills. If your anything like me I get overwhelmed by recurring bills, forgotten and unused services, which ultimately leaves less money for important things such as investing for the future and going for a … Read more
When it comes to furnishing your first apartment on a budget, it’s all about knowing where to shop. Just because you have a small budget, doesn’t mean your destined to buy Walmart furniture. Please, please think outside of the Walmart box! The Budget Diet Girl would love to expand your furniture shopping horizons…on a budget, … Read more
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