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According to The New York Times, nearly $5 billion in gift cards goes unused each year! That’s right, $5 BILLION! That’s a lot of wasted money! So, if gift cards are supposed to be the perfect gift, why aren’t we using them? In a Time Magazine survey, 27% of people had an unused gift card … Read more
Good news…here’s a way you can save money at the grocery store – skip grocery shopping this week! Bad news…you’re going to clean out and organize your pantry, refrigerator and freezer! Consider this your challenge for the week! As you clean out and organize your pantry, refrigerator and freezer…write down meal ideas using the items … Read more
Weekly Challenge – Organize Kids Artwork! If you’re a mom with little kids, you know exactly what I’m talking about when I say “artwork overload”! Your kitchen counter is piled high with preschool artwork, but you just can’t throw any of it away. Here’s a solution…create an art gallery in a hallway, laundry room 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
If your New Year’s resolution has to do with getting organized, The Budget Diet has a plan for you! Wouldn’t it be wonderful if a fairy waved her wand, & our lives were organized? I’m sorry to burst your bubble, but it’s just not going to happen! So, The Budget Diet girl would like to … Read more
Weekly Challenge – Reduce your time running errands! Photo courtesy of Free Web Photos Twas’ the week before Christmas, and you’re running around shopping and stressing…no peace to be found! Take a deep breath and keep your cool. Isn’t there more to life than errands and carpool? If you want to spend less time running … 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
Weekly Challenge: De-Clutter and Be Green! It’s Green Week, and The Budget Diet is celebrating by giving you a week of tips that are both budget friendly and earth friendly! So…your weekly challenge is to de-clutter and be green! Here’s how… Go to DMAchoice.org and give your mailbox a makeover for FREE! You may choose … Read more
Weekly Challenge – Clean Out and Make Money! This week commit to clean out one room, one closet, one bookshelf or one cabinet each week…mark it on your calendar, delegate & get started! Your “plan” will be done in one day, and the project will be broken up into “bite size” pieces, so you’ll avoid … Read more
Weekly Challenge – A Day Without Electricity Lent…’tis the season of sacrifice, and our priest had a challenge for us…give up electronics for one week (unless required for school or business). I’m thinking this could be tough, but it could also be a great source of family fun! So… Why don’t you and your family … Read more