Earn, Save & Live Smart
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 the time of the year we all wish money really did grow on trees…oh what fun that would be! The joy of going to the mailbox and finding Christmas cards has been replaced with the dread of opening Christmas bills. If you blew your Christmas budget, there is money to be found. Consider … Read more
If you’re looking for a decadent, over-the-top chocolate cake…you’ve found it! This Chocolate Kahlua Cake Recipe is my Christmas gift to you,,,Merry Christmas! It was created by a true chocoholic …me! Each Christmas, my kitchen turns into a Chocolate Kahlua Cake bakery…I bake them for teachers, scout leaders, coaches and more! I’ve made over 200 … 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
This Praline Brie Recipe is easy, impressive and ready in less than 10 minutes! Praline Brie is served with gingersnaps, so it’s perfect for holiday parties. *Make your Praline Brie extra special by serving it with homemade gingersnaps. Of course, The Budget Diet girl has the best Gingersnap cookie recipe!
That humble roll of Kraft Paper that looks like nothing more than a brown paper bag is your answer to wrapping gifts in a festive and frugal fashion all year long. Why You’ll Love Kraft Paper: It’s CHEAP! You can buy a ginormous roll for $17 on Amazon. I’m talking about 765 feet of wrapping … 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
Still need more gifts? Feeling low on funds? No worries! The Budget Diet Girl is your Christmas gift-giving angel with 6 festive, frugal and almost free Christmas gift ideas. Even better…no shopping required! Write a Poem – If there’s a writer in you, put pen to paper and write a poem to a friend or … 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