Did you know that most museums offer FREE museum days? Check your local museums for their free admission days & keep those dates in mind for FREE FUN for the family or a cheap date!
Frugal Entertaining
The Budget Diet girl loves to entertain, and I’ve put together my top 10 list of essentials for frugal entertaining. Please keep in mind that these items are easy to find at Goodwill, thrift stores, garage sales, flea… Read More >
Trade Your Books, Music, DVD’s & Video Games!
If you’re cleaning out your bookshelf or media room…The Budget Diet girl has a plan for you! SwapADVD.com, Bookins.com, SwapTree.com are websites that you must visit! Did you know that you can trade-swap-exchange your old books, music, dvd’s… Read More >
Brown Bag Popcorn
Print Brown Bag Microwave Popcorn Cheap and healthy popcorn…you’ve just gotta try Brown Bag Microwave Popcorn. Servings 1 Author Kristl Story, TheBudgetDiet.com Ingredients 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels Brown paper lunch bag Butter spray Salt Instructions Put 1/4… Read More >
Budget Basics
Do you have a written household budget? Do you know budget basics? Do you need some budget tips? Do you need to save your money? Here’s your weekly challenge: get your budget out of your head & onto… Read More >
Save Money On Car Repairs
Whew…this has been our month for car repairs, and I always feel like I’m at the mercy of the mechanic because I know absolutely nothing about cars! Worry no more RepairPal.com is your new “pal” when it comes… Read More >
Disney Discounts
Planning a trip to Disney? Trying to do Disney on a budget? Check out MouseSavers.com for every imaginable Disney discount! There are over 300 pages of discounts, tips & tricks to plan your Disney vacation on a budget!… Read More >
Boost Your Insurance Deductible & SAVE
Reduce your insurance premiums and save your money! Take 5 minutes today & call your insurance company to review both your auto & homeowner’s policies. Do a quick review of your policy with your agent, and then ask… Read More >
Check Your Calendar!
Are you ready for your Weekly Challenge from The Budget Diet? It’s the beginning of the month, and that’s the perfect time to flip through your calendar and make notes of upcoming events…birthdays, anniversaries, parties, weddings, showers, vacations… Read More >
Summer Jobs For Teens
A few years ago my oldest child hit what I call “the in-between age”…old enough to go to the movies & go ice skating with his friends, but not old enough for a job! At the same time,… Read More >
Budget Friendly Summer Fun At Home!
Staying home this summer? Need ideas for summer fun? Don’t let your children spend hours watching TV & playing video games! Mom…it’s your job to plan some budget friendly summer fun at home, and The Budget Diet girl… Read More >
Budget Friendly Summer Fun – Field Trips
The Budget Diet girl is going to help you be prepared for the “I’m bored” syndrome this summer! This week…The Budget Diet will feature a budget boredom buster idea each day! Today’s topic…Field Trips! Plan a field trip… Read More >
Consignment Sale Basics
The Budget Diet Girl meets The Consignment Sale Queen and thanks to her…I’m ready to tackle the next consignment sale, & you will be too! Top 10 Things to do Before Shopping at a Children’s Consignment Sale. By… Read More >
Birthday Gift Ideas For Children
If you’re a mom with toddler or elementary school age children…weekends mean birthday parties & birthday parties mean gifts! Save time & money on birthday gifts by creating a gift closet! No more last minute running around trying… Read More >
Save With Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payments
Switch to bi-weekly mortgage payments & discover instant savings! Many money savings experts recommend bi-weekly mortgage payments. Here’s how it works… Let’s suppose your mortgage payment is $1500, and it’s due the 1st of each month. Begin paying… Read More >
Could This Be The Perfect Stay-At-Home Mom Job?
12 years ago, I left my job to stay home with our 3 children, and our household income was cut in half (YIKES)! I quickly discovered that the stay-at-home mom job description included more than just play dates…I… Read More >
Create a Cookbook!
Some of my favorite recipes are written by my mom (and grandmother) on index cards, and I’m sure my children will be asking for copies of these recipes when they grow up! Thanks to modern technology, you can… Read More >
Great Gift Idea…Photo Posters!
Add this FREE gift idea to your list! Did you know that you can make an 8 x 10 photo collage poster for FREE? Walgreens frequently has a coupon for a FREE 8 x 10 photo collage, so… Read More >
Teacher Gifts – Framed Chalkboard or Bulletin Board
For years, I admired those framed chalkboards & bulletin boards, but The Budget Diet girl inside of me couldn’t justify spending $40+! So, I figured out how to make a bulletin board or framed chalkboard for less than… Read More >
Budget Friendly Gift For Grads
Do you remember the first care package you received in college? Those homemade chocolate chip cookies? Sharing with your roommate? Make a special memory for a high school grad by letting them know that you’ll be sending them… Read More >