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Christmas is right around the corner (Where did 2012 go??) and many of us have already started thinking about holiday gift giving. It is getting more difficult, it seems, to stretch the budget while giving well thought out, elegant, but, most of all, memorable holiday gifts. Do you ever feel like you are a hamster … Read more
The Christmas countdown is on! There are just over 50 days until Christmas; your shopping list is long, but your wallet is short on cash. Thanks to my friends at FreeShipping.org for coming up with some clever ways to come up with Christmas cash. From the tried and true frugal tactics (only shop with coupons, … Read more
Spend Less, Give More Stress Less, Save Money Sound familiar? Is this your plan every Christmas season? Your intentions are great, but how can you really spend less this Christmas? There is more to frugal shopping than just looking for the sales! Frugal Shopping – 7 Simple Ways to Save Money Plan Ahead – Now’s … Read more
The holidays are over and there are still at least 7 days between holiday gift bliss and going back to school where you have to entertain your children! If you’re a recovering working mom like me who has no business entertaining your children because you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing, this can be … Read more
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and YOU FORGOT SANTA’S COOKIES! Cream Cheese Cookies are a quick and easy cookie made with ingredients you usually have on hand…it’s a simple cookie, but superior to the sugar cookie in my opinion! Note: this recipe does not use eggs or baking soda…it is not a mistake.
Add a festive and frugal touch to your sofa by “gift wrapping” your pillows! Simply cut a piece of ribbon or scrap of fabric five times the width of your pillow, and then “gift wrap” your pillow just like you would wrap a present. If you don’t have a scrap of fabric, most fabric stores … Read more
Need a little inspiration for gifts this Holiday Season? Homemade Gift Baskets are a wonderfully personal way to give a gift from the heart. You can put together a basket at any price point. From as little as five dollars to as much as your heart desires. Check out some of my gift basket ideas … Read more
You’ll be festive and frugal this holiday season when you use my four budget entertaining secrets. Yes, it is possible to throw a party on a tight budget. Don’t worry…your guests won’t think you’re cheap because The Budget Diet girl is all about living the good life for less! Learn how to entertain for less … Read more
Black Friday is one of the busiest shopping days in the year. This day occurs the day after Thanksgiving when retailers are poised to make their highest profits in the year to mark the holiday season. In today’s mobile environment, many people require having the latest information, including sales, on their mobile device. The website … Read more
If you are frugal then the amount you spend each Christmas usually kind of feels like a kick in the gut. Giving into pressures to buy the latest toy for your kids, throw the best holiday party or have the nicest outdoor Christmas setup costs most families hundreds of dollars each year. Christmas is going … Read more