Earn, Save & Live Smart
Summer sunshine and heat brings thoughts of getting away from it all for a week or two, and what kind of trip is more fun than a road trip? Road trips are about the journey, not the destination–if you even have one in mind. While gas is expensive these days, you can still take that … Read more
According to National Retail Federation, the average American family spends just over $600 (based on 2 children) on back to school shopping…YIKES! This year, challenge yourself to be below average. Don’t worry, The Budget Diet girl has plenty of money saving tips to help you spend less than the national average on back to school … Read more
Kids of all ages love playing with play dough. Did you know that you can make it yourself, with only a few ingredients and very little expense? Here is a recipe for making your own play dough, plus slime, moon sand…everything your child needs to keep busy for hours this summer. Homemade Play Dough 2 … Read more
Beat the heat and encourage summer reading with a book swap party! It’s a budget friendly & fun way to kick-off summer reading, and it might become a summertime tradition in your neighborhood. Book Swap Party Invite friends (in the same grade) to bring 3 used paperback books that are at their current … Read more
If you’re a regular reader of The Budget Diet, you know that free printables are one of my favorite gifts. They’re personal, semi-homemade and did I mention FREE? I’ve put together a Pinterest Board of Father’s Day Printables, and I’ll bet you’ll find one that will make Dad’s day special. To access these free Father’s … Read more
Before you waste money on a gift for dad, I thought you might want to know what’s on his “do not gift” list. According to a recent RetailMeNot survey, the top 3 items that dad doesn’t want are…ties, t-shirts with dad related slogans and coffee mugs. If I’ve just squashed your Father’s Day gift plans, … Read more
Celebrate everything summer with one of these easy and fun cakes. Thanks to Betty Crocker, you won’t need any cake decorating skills or fancy pans! Note: The complete recipes and printable templates can be found on the Betty Crocker website. Flip-Flop Cake – Pool Party? Betty Crocker has a printable template, so you can easily … Read more
Going to college, or even taking a single class, can result in financial stress. This is especially true when hidden expenses, such as textbooks and lab supplies, start to add up. The frugal person will look for ways to pare down expenses so they can stay within budget while continuing with their education. There are … Read more
Happy Mother’s Day! I hope you enjoy and share this fun infographic illustrating all the things mom’s do that are often not truly appreciated.
