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Summer is almost upon us! School is down to its last weeks and kids will soon rejoice their summer freedom. If your kids are anything like mine they start getting bored pretty quickly as the novelty of Summer wears off. Keep them busy with these amazing and super easy DIY projects. Not only you get to … Read more
Want to give someone a special gift? Put it in a DIY origami gift box to make it more personal. How to make one? It is very simple. Materials you need: colored paper Any color will do for your two papers, ensure they must complement each other. Moreover, one must be a bit smaller than … Read more
Skip the expensive trip to Potterybarn for Easter Decorations, and make your own this year! These easy DIY Easter Decorations are all Budget Diet approved which means… They’ll cost less than $5. They’re quick and easy to make. They won’t require any special tools or Martha Stewart skills. What more could you want? Let’s get … Read more
According to Rachael Ray, going veggie just one night a week can save you over $1000 a year, and Lent is the perfect time to add some meat free meals to your menu! If you’re giving up meat for Lent or just on Fridays, The Budget Diet girl is a vegetarian, so I have plenty … Read more
Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, a.k.a Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday. It always falls on the day before Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent. So, why do we eat pancakes on Fat Tuesday? Lent is a 40 day period of self-denial, and during Lent many Christians abstain from eating meat on Fridays. In the … Read more
According to a recent survey by RetailMeNot.com, 12% of Americans surveyed said they would be turned off if their date used a coupon or deal to pay for dinner. Really? Be savvy, be bold and be not afraid to take advantage of a Valentine’s Restaurant deal. Why don’t you double-down and be a frugal foodie … Read more
Make your own Valentine cards and gifts this year…so cute, so clever and so much more memorable than something store bought. DIY Valentine cards and gifts are budget-friendly too! Free Printable Art Download, print and frame this freebie from CatchMyParty.com! If you don’t have an extra frame laying around, try the dollar store. Valentine’s Cards … 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
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