Simple Summer Pasta
Looking for a light summer pasta that tastes like summer? Simple Summer Pasta is it! If you have a garden, use your homegrown tomatoes and basil.
Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips
Do you ever have leftover corn tortillas? It’s quick and easy to turn them into delicious homemade baked tortilla chips! The next time you serve chips and salsa or guacamole, let these Homemade Baked Tortilla Chips “steal the show”!
Host a Festive and Frugal Fourth of July Party
A patriotic party on a budget? Why not? Festive and frugal parties are The Budget Diet Girl’s specialty, and I’ve put together my fav ideas for your frugal Fourth of July Party. P.S. – I promise you’ll spend less than $50! Invitations Option #1: Free Printables! Click on the image above, and you’ll be given … Read more
How to Bargain and Save Money on Almost Anything
Call it what you wish…bargaining, negotiating, haggling – it’s all about getting the best deal, and it’s not the American way. Elsewhere in the world, bargaining is expected, but we Americans aren’t comfortable with this practice. We see the price tag, we pay the price. Maybe it’s time to take a money-saving hint from abroad. … Read more
Considering a Budget Diet? Try a No-Spending Challenge
Bills piling up? Do you go shopping just for the fun of it? Is your savings account dwindling or maybe even nonexistent? Do you frequently buy things you really don’t need? If you answered “yes” to any of the above, it’s time to think about going on a budget diet. What is a budget diet? … Read more
Saving Money on Electronic Gadgets
This is the age of the electronic gadget, and there are abundant opportunities out there to purchase electronics of all shapes, sizes, and functions. The selection out there is downright tempting, but your budget only goes so far, especially since you have to reserve money for those annoying things like food and shelter. Here’s how … Read more
Father’s Day Gift Ideas – Under $10
Are you wandering up and down the tie aisle right now? Or maybe you’re furiously Googling “great Father’s Day gifts”? Dads can be notoriously difficult to buy for, so we thought it would be good to suggest a few presents that can’t be picked up at the store. If you’re on a budget this Father’s … Read more
Mediterranean Bowl Recipe
Have you ever had a Burrito Bowl at Chipotle? This is my Mediterranean version, and it’s an easy dinner because everyone makes their own just the way they like it. My daughter suggests wrapping it all in a pita for a Mediterranean version of Subway. Either way, it’s a delicious dinner and festive to serve … Read more
5 Free Fitness Apps You’ll Love
Forgo your gym membership and let one of these free fitness apps be your new personal trainer! Whether you run, walk, bike, lift weights, circuit train or do yoga…there’s an app for you. In fact, there’s even an app for couch potatoes to train for a 5K in just 8 weeks. With summer upon us, … Read more
The Summer Bucket List – It’s Your Ticket for Frugal Family Fun
Do you have a summer bucket list? No? Why not? It’s officially time for a family meeting. On the agenda: Come up with your summer bucket list. There’s one catch…this is a summer bucket list for frugal family fun, so everything must be free or almost free. There are about 100 days of summer, and … Read more