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The Bargain Shopper’s Pledge I promise to make a list and stick to it! I promise to use the internet to compare prices and read product reviews before making purchases. I promise to do everything in my power to avoid leaving the coupon code box blank. I promise to search for free shipping deals. I … Read more
Take a moment, grab a calculator and total up your Halloween spending…the costumes, the candy and don’t forget the decorations. So…how much did you spend on Halloween? According to a new survey by Retail Me Not, the average family spends $83 on Halloween. The Budget Diet girl is hoping you’re not average. If you are … Read more
I’m celebrating (albeit a few months early) because I’ve actually kept my New Year’s resolution this year! Woo hoo! It wasn’t my usual pledge to lose weight, but instead I vowed to add yoga to my fitness routine. Why yoga? I’ve read about the health benefits of yoga for years, I’ve heard friends brag about … Read more
Is Pizza Night a a tradition in your family? Maybe it’s every Friday night. Maybe it’s homemade pizza. Maybe you throw in a movie or a board game. If you don’t have a family pizza night, maybe it’s time to start a tradition. The Budget Diet girl likes to think of traditions a inexpensive little … Read more
I’m a Texan, so Tex-Mex food is a must at least once a week in our house. Mexican Rice is the perfect and obligatory side dish, and it’s so easy to make. Why waste money on those overpriced boxes of Mexican Rice when you can make your own for a fraction of the cost? I … Read more
Owning a home is a great responsibility. Unlike in an apartment, you are the one responsible for all the repairs and maintenance, and all that work can eat up your time and money. Read below to know which home maintenance projects should be at the top of your list this fall to save money in … Read more
It’s fall fashion week in New York with endless pageants of the latest styles beckoning to enter our wardrobes. Fall fashion week also happens to coincide with the first cool front of the season for most of the country. So…when you see the new styles and feel a chill in the air, do you get … Read more
My grocery bill has been smiling ever since Aldi arrived in West Palm Beach. If you have an Aldi in your town, but you haven’t shopped there yet…do your wallet a favor! Before you go, take a look at my Tips for Shopping Aldi, so you’ll be prepared. Now, onto the purpose of this article…to … Read more
Living in a big city is a dream many people have. City life means you can walk to all the shops, and will never be at a loss for activities on the weekend. However, as you probably know, residing in the city generally costs a lot of money, but it doesn’t have to. Use a … Read more
Many people claim that they are just “bad with money,” and while personality traits and education play a part in money management, the way you manage your money is a matter of habit. And no matter how long you’ve been stuck in a cycle of poor money habits, you can always make changes. Money … Read more