Earn, Save & Live Smart
Quick: Based on your personality and habits, are you a saver or a spender? Statistics prove that most of us want to be the former – but in reality, the majority are the latter. Check out these stats: According to NerdWallet.com, “15” is one mighty popular number. 15 = percentage of US families who carry … Read more
Trying to live a frugal lifestyle? Print this frugal quote from Dave Ramsey. Frame it. Look at it every day. Be motivated to keep it frugal! Please leave a comment to share your favorite frugal quote.
Is this one of those years that you have lots of graduation gifts to buy? Your niece, your neighbor, your son, his friends…the list is growing! Are graduation announcements arriving in your mailbox daily? Is your wallet screaming for mercy? No worries…The Budget Diet girl has plenty of ideas for cheap and cheerful graduation … Read more
One common sentiment echoed by parents everywhere is that they want little more than for their kids to have the best chance in this world. Many parents see to this by preparing their children early for college entrance exams, hoping that good grades will lead to acceptance to a good college, and subsequently a good … Read more
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If you’re familiar with Chocolate Texas Sheet Cake…this is the vanilla version of it. It’s BIG, YUMMY and FASTER THAN OF BOX CAKE MIX! So, the next time you need a big white sheet cake, BAKE IT…DON’T BUY IT! Add sprinkles to this White Texas Sheet cake recipe to make a festive and frugal birthday … Read more
Many people wear and collect jewelry, and sometimes it’s easy to end up with a box full of jewelry you haven’t touched in years. If that’s the case, you might consider cashing in some of that jewelry for some extra money. Gold and silver can be sold at many different locations, and most places will … Read more
Party coming up? Need an appetizer? Are you really going to resort to crackers served with a block of cream cheese topped with some sort of pepper jelly? BORING! It’s time to get out of your appetizer rut, and try these appetizer recipes to impress. If your definition of an appetizer is something that comes … Read more
Are you trying to create a unique, vintage look in your home? If so, then you are probably looking for authentic pieces you can add to your home’s decor that will make a real difference. Some people think that to make your home décor stand out you must spend hundreds on specialty pieces. The truth … Read more
Surprise! A new survey is out, and guess what…flowers and jewelry ARE NOT on the top of Mom’s wish list. Even chocolate didn’t make the top 5! Top 5 Gifts Mom Really Wants (in no particular order) Quality Time With Family – It’s easy and free to plan a fun day for mom! How about … Read more