Earn, Save & Live Smart
Save Your Money – Stop Wasted Electricity Discover almost instant savings with a tip that’s both budget friendly & earth friendly! My daughter’s science project on “Phantom Electricity” showed us just how much electricity we waste. What is “Phantom Electricity”? Phantom Electricity is the electricity that is used when a device is plugged in but … Read more
Cheap Eats – Farmer’s Market The Budget Diet continues to celebrate Green Week, and here’s another budget friendly & earth friendly tip! Discover your local farmer’s market, and your budget will love the prices and you’ll love the fresh taste of just picked produce! To find a farmer’s market near you, visit LocalHarvest.org and enter … Read more
Weekly Challenge: De-Clutter and Be Green! It’s Green Week, and The Budget Diet is celebrating by giving you a week of tips that are both budget friendly and earth friendly! So…your weekly challenge is to de-clutter and be green! Here’s how… Go to DMAchoice.org and give your mailbox a makeover for FREE! You may choose … Read more
It’s a Garden Party – It’s a Budget Birthday Party! Here’s another budget birthday party idea perfect for springtime! I’ve come up with a smorgasbord of festive, flowery fun…just pick your favorite options, and voila you’ll have a bloomin’ budget birthday party! Theme: Garden Party Invitations: Flowers (of course!) Simply print an invitation on pretty … Read more
Save Your Money – Reduce Your Bills! Take time today to audit your utility bills, and you’ll discover almost instant savings! You’ll save your money with just a few phone calls. Here’s how: If you’re short on time, you can use a service like this which can save you lots of time. From what I … Read more
Did you know the average American household has $300 in unwanted gift cards sitting around? Giving gift cards has become a common practice, but we often receive gift cards to stores we would never shop. Here’s your challenge for the week… Check your drawers, wallet & purse for unwanted gift cards (both new and partially … Read more
Lyn from Sugar Land, Texas has discovered a great money saving app for her i-phone! The Red Laser app (costs $2) allows you to scan a bar code and compare prices on that item instantly! I watched her scan a 24-pack of Ozarka bottled water, and almost instantly she had a list of stores & … Read more
photo courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net, Salvadore Vuono 1st Birthday Party on a Budget! Looking for a 1st Birthday Party on a Budget? Here’s the plan (for a girl)… 1st Birthday Party Invitation: First Birthday Poem – (name) will soon be one, and you’re invited to join the fun! On (date) at the hour of three, (address) … Read more
Save Your Money – Lower Your Energy Bill! Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos If time is important, then using a service like this resource can save you lots of time. They’re free. If you live in one of these deregulated states, take five minutes and lower your electric bill today! Simply click on your state, … Read more
Save Your Money – Shop Etsy! The Budget Diet girl just discovered Etsy.com! If you love unique, homemade gifts…you’ll love Etsy! You’ll find thousands of handmade items, and you can shop from the comfort of your home! Etsy has handmade purses, handmade jewelry, handmade candles, handmade clothing, handmade ANYTHING you can think of, and the … Read more