Earn, Save & Live Smart
I spent many years organizing funeral receptions at our church, and I’ve seen some beautiful tributes to loved ones. It’s no surprise that these reflections always center on family, character and experiences…not material possessions. So, the next time you’re feeling down about not having a nice car or a gorgeous mansion, remember it’s the little … Read more
Whenever you buy a new outfit, do you have to shell out another $15 – $20 for hemming? Just because you can’t sew doesn’t mean you can’t hem. Stitch Witchery is your answer to frugal alterations because if you can iron, you can hem! Here’s how… Buy stitch witchery at a craft or sewing store … Read more
Do you know a frugal diva? She could be your neighbor, but you’d never know because she has secrets! It’s time to reveal her frugal living tips…a.k.a. “secrets”. Her home looks like it came out of the pages of House Beautiful, but she’s a frugal diva. Her secret? The frugal diva decorates with flea market … Read more
Living frugally is hard. There is always a temptation to buy something you really want, your spouse really wants or the kids want. Then there are all the unexpected expenses that pop up; car maintenance and repair costs, a bigger than usual heating or cooling bill, lawn care or new mower costs, the list goes … Read more
What’s New Year’s Eve without a countdown and a few fireworks? Here’s The Budget Diet’s countdown of 10 Random Frugal Living Tips I’ve Learned This Year: Half Price Rotisserie Chickens – Rotisserie chickens are half price after 7:30 at our local grocery, so it’s the perfect time to stock-up, chop-up & freeze! It’s worth asking … Read more
The Budget Diet is now featured on Frugal Focus, a website dedicated to helping you live well on a budget! You’ll discover tips from The Budget Diet along with tips from the entire Frugal Focus community. If you’re ready to indulge in more frugal living tips, deals, coupons and resources…check out Frugal Focus!
Clip coupons, buy sale items, pack your lunch… These are all common money saving tips, but here are 10 frugal living tips that I’ll bet you didn’t know! Half Price Rotisserie Chickens – Just last week I was in the grocery, and the lady in front of me was buying 7 rotisserie chickens! Being nosy, … Read more
The Budget Diet is kicking off Resolution Week today! If your resolution is going to have anything to do with saving money, you’ll discover plenty of ideas to help you keep that resolution! One of the most popular resolutions is to lose weight, but I’d like to suggest a diet for your wallet instead! The … Read more
The gifts have all been opened, the Christmas parties are over, Our thoughts have turned from Sugar Plums to tightening our belts…ugh! If your New Year’s Resolution has anything to do with saving money, frugal living or getting organized…you’ll be happy to know that Resolution Week starts tomorrow on The Budget Diet! Each day, I’ll … Read more