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Festive and Frugal Gift Ideas Here’s a gift giving guide with unusual gifts that you won’t find in any ads, and these gifts are sure to please! The Budget Diet girl’s gift guide includes: annual gifts, collections, semi-homemade gifts and fun things to do! Of course, all items are budget friendly! Annual Gifts – gifts … Read more
Father’s Day, gifts for men…always a challenge! Got gifts? Need ideas? Read on! In my opinion, men are the most difficult to shop for, so I’ve come up with a solution that’s perfect for Father’s Day, Dad’s birthday or any special day for the man in your life! It’s called…A Day For Dad! A … 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
Ever since the invention of co-ops and wholesale purchasing, consumers have been using the power of group buying to get great discounts on products they use everyday. Now that we’ve entered the internet age, finding ways for consumers to group together to create buying power has gotten even easier with sites like Groupon. Groupon is … Read more
Tis the season for sniffles and flu and aches and pains! Cheer up a friend of family member with one of The Budget Diet girl’s 10 favorite and frugal get well gifts… Magazines Stop by Half Price Books, pick up a few gently used magazines (many look brand new) and … Read more
Do you know where you’re going for Winter Break or Spring Break? If so, you have another fun gift to put under the tree! You don’t have to run out and book a hotel or buy tickets today…just pick a destination! Our family tradition is wrapping up spring break in a box! When the children … Read more
Weekly Challenge: A Budget Diet for the Holidays Here’s your weekly challenge – stick to your budget diet this holiday season and gain wealth not debt! This simple 3-step process will ensure you start the New Year on budget. Make a List We all know that meal planning and preparing a grocery list will help … Read more
A lot of time and money, not to mention resources, can be saved by making things at home. This list of blogs will give you ideas galore for ways to save your money by crafting your own items. Whether you are looking to purchase a vehicle that runs on alternate fuel, wanting to save resources … Read more
It’s always nice to bring dinner to new moms, and here’s an idea that doubles as a gift for the baby! Print the menu on your home computer & insert the menu in a picture frame. When delivering dinner, have the frame on the dinner tray and afterwards, mom has another frame for all those … Read more
Are you ready for your Weekly Challenge from The Budget Diet? It’s the beginning of the month, and that’s the perfect time to flip through your calendar and make notes of upcoming events…birthdays, anniversaries, parties, weddings, showers, vacations & more! If you plan ahead, you will save time and money. Now…with this advance notice, you … Read more