Earn, Save & Live Smart
We all have our systems for organizing and saving recipes, and I’ve always been an index card in the recipe box kind of girl until the internet became my primary source of new recipes. Over the past year, I’ve amassed quite a collection of recipes that were printed on full sheets of paper. For a … Read more
How to Oragnize a Garage Sale I had visions of a giant garage/moving sale, but those visions didn’t include 10 short days to get it together! I wasn’t procrastinating, I just didn’t want to begin the cleaning out process until we had a contract on our house. After all, who wants to welcome prospective buyers … Read more
A frugal gal would never let an overripe banana go to waste, so what should you do with those poor spotted bananas? Banana Bread is a great option, but how many loaves of banana bread can you eat? Rejoice, The Budget Diet girl has a Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe that will make good use … Read more
That’s right, how much is your weekly allowance, not your children’s! If your idea of a household budget is simply making sure your checking account isn’t overdrawn, it’s time to put pen to paper! Take time this week to establish a written household budget. It’s basic math: Here’s how…just start filling in the blanks! (keep … Read more
This recipe fits my definition of a crock pot recipe…just throw in a few ingredients and forget about it! Leave the meat in the crock pot, and let everyone make their own taco at your Super Bowl party. My Southwest Salad is the perfect side dish for Pork Carnitas Tacos. Serve with Southwest Salad – … Read more
Learn how to make your own smoothies or better yet, teach your kids to make their own smoothies! Fruit smoothies are healthy, refreshing and affordable when you make your own! Enjoy experimenting with different combinations of fruit…our family favorite is strawberry mango! Make your own smoothies for a fraction of the cost! ~~~~~~~ In full … Read more
Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2 opens in theatres July 15th, so if you’re planning a birthday party…a Harry Potter theme just might be the ticket! The Budget Diet’s Harry Potter party is ideal for boys or girls, ages 6 – 9. You’ll find ideas for Harry Potter invitations, Harry Potter games, Harry … Read more
My hairdresser describes my hair as: healthy, enough hair for 3 people, and a few wicked waves! Those are the key words, a FEW wicked waves. Not enough waves to be pretty, just a few waves that look more like bumps on a camel’s back! HOW DO I GET STRAIGHT HAIR? Ever since I was … Read more
Chill out with a Wet and Wild Backyard Splash Party – it’s another budget birthday party from The Budget Diet girl! Ages: Tots to Preteens Invitations Purchase inflatable beach balls, inflate and use a sharpie to write the birthday details on the ball. Deflate, and place in … Read more
If you’re not sure how to say thank you, or if you’re looking for different ways of saying thank you, check out my list of budget friendly thank you gifts ($5 or less!) perfect for teachers, volunteers, team moms, coaches, neighbors, friends & family! These gifts are all cheap and cheerful and will be remembered! … Read more