Earn, Save & Live Smart
You’ll SAVE MONEY and SAVE MOTHER EARTH when you GO GREEN! Each day this week The Budget Diet is offering you all sorts of ways to green up your life and save money. Tuesday: It’s Easy and Frugal to BE GREEN – 10 Simple Earth Friendly Ideas Wednesday: Learn how to make an Easter Basket … Read more
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
If you asked my husband to write the title of this article, he would say, “How I Didn’t Save Money This Month!” The Budget Diet girl’s report card for March… I saved money by… faithfully using The Grocery Game shopping method to save an average of $50 a week on my grocery bill! I … Read more
Prescription medications may be a need in your everyday life that stretches your budget to its limit. However, there are many ways that you can save money on your prescriptions each month. Ways to Save Money on Prescriptions Ask For Samples It’s important to talk with your doctor regarding your medications and your finances. … Read more
Buying new appliances can seem overwhelming and costly, but there are ways to ease the mental and wallet stress. Tips to Save Money on Appliances If It Ain’t Broke, You May Want to Think About Fixing It One of the best recommendations is to not wait until your current appliance is broken. It is … Read more
The Budget Diet girl’s report card for February… I saved money by… buying my new pair of running shoes from the DSW clearance rack and remembering to use my $10 off coupon! My $95 shoes were only $35! finding the lifetime warranty for our kitchen faucet, so we could repair rather than replace! If … Read more
Everyone is trying to save money—and coupon codes are one great way to keep your wallet full. Coupon codes are, technically, a combination of numbers and letters that you use while online shopping. After you’ve entered your coupon code (typically during the checkout process), you are awarded with a discounted shipping cost, retail price, or … Read more
Weekly Challenge – Tidy Up Your Finances The New Year provides opportunities to clean away the old and welcome the new in a variety of ways. I like to take time during the month of January to empty the closets, clean away the cobwebs, and reorganize. While I usually think of doing these tasks around … Read more
Did you know that many stores offer price protection or price guarantees? Price protection or price guarantees simply mean that a store will refund you the difference if the price drops on the item you bought within a certain period of time, generally two weeks. In fact, some stores will refund the difference if you … Read more
Here’s a simple, inexpensive and easy way to reupholster your dining room chairs and save money: 1. Choose a fabric you like. Take a look at the fabric on the chair. Look for one with a similar thickness. Choose any color to compliment your décor. If you really want to save money look in your … Read more