Earn, Save & Live Smart
Today is the day to order discounted gift cards for back-to-school shopping. Yes…discounted gift cards do exist! You’ve probably seen a few discounted gift cards at Costco and Sam’s, but you’ll see hundreds of discounted gift cards for back-to-school shopping at Carpool.com. Buy Discounted Gift Cards For Up To 30% Off at Cardpool.com! Even better, … Read more
Tips for Teaching Teens to Bargain Shop I took my daughter to Plato’s Closet today, and we left with 3 tops and 1 pair of jeans for $39! Yes…it was a lesson on budgeting for her from her mom, the money saving expert! Yes…they were all the brands she loves: American Eagle, Hollister and … Read more
I named my blog The Budget Diet because saving money is so much like dieting! Diets require effort. Saving money requires effort. Diets are successful when you change your eating habits. Saving money becomes easier when you change you spending habits. When we go on a diet, we give up some of our favorite foods … Read more
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
The Christmas countdown is on! There are just over 50 days until Christmas; your shopping list is long, but your wallet is short on cash. Thanks to my friends at FreeShipping.org for coming up with some clever ways to come up with Christmas cash. From the tried and true frugal tactics (only shop with coupons, … Read more
Usually at the end of each month, I reflect on my personal savings, but this month I want to brag about how my 16 year old son saved money this month. He just turned 16, he has his first job, and he’s learning that he needs a little discipline when he has a paycheck in … Read more
The Budget Diet girl’s report card for April: I saved money by… Warmer weather meant clothes shopping for my 13 year old daughter who is still growing like a weed! This money saving mom planned ahead and bought discounted gift cards – … 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
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
Image: Carlos Porto / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I’ve officially eliminated the dry cleaner from my “to-do” list, and I’m not missing the dry cleaning bill! A few years ago, my husband splurged on the Travelers Collection dress shirts from Jos. A. Bank because they were wrinkle free shirts – no dry cleaning or ironing required! He justified … Read more