Diet Plan Recommendations

Weekly Update: Diet Plan Recommendations, Cheap Makeup, and more

This week we posted several new frugal tips, ranging from deals on vacuums and dishwashers to buying guides for seasonal products and cheap makeup. Check out our busy week below. Also, you can now find Cheapism on Google+ and Pinterest for more frugal tips, ideas, and Cheapism news.

New Articles.

Diet Plans.

It's the middle of winter now but summer is just a few months away, making this the perfect time to kick start your diet. We found several good cheap diets that provide online or in-person support in the form of community reinforcement, meal planning and recipes, exercise regimens, educational materials, and access to dietitians. Alternatively, you can rely on a good diet book that provides a diet plan and the rationale behind it. Read our guide to learn about healthy diets and the importance of lifestyle changes to sustain the weight loss.

Dishwasher Deals.

While dishwashers aren't the easiest products to find at a discount, we pinpointed a few good places to check. We found that dishwasher deals are best in the fall, right before the new product lines come out; there are also some good deals sites worth checking out if you're in the market. We recommend taking your time to find a good deal if you can bear to hand-wash in the meantime. Check out our dishwasher deals tips for more information on where and when to look.

Vacuum Deals.

The best vacuum deals come around just before spring cleaning time. In addition to the old standby appliance stores such as Sears and Lowe's, we found deals at vacuum cleaner-specific sites and deals sites such as Deals.com

New Blog Posts.

Best Time to Buy.

What do boats and digital cameras have in common? They're the two best products to buy in the month of February. To find out what to look for in January, check out our best time to buy guide.

Cheap Cosmetics.

Mall salespeople may have lots of lines to sell you on their $40 blush, but we found that drugstore cheap makeup brands are often even better picks. These major brands have more money to put towards research, meaning you could find a better product for a much better price. Read our cheap makeup guide to find out the best places to save on your beauty routine.

Cheap Indoor Activities.

If the cold weather is giving your kids cabin fever, make sure to check out our kids winter activities guide. We found cheap indoor activities that you can enjoy at home or around town.

Energy Efficient Products.

Whether it's going green or saving money that's piqued your interest, energy efficient products continue to become more mainstream and popular. You don't have to cover your roof in expensive solar panels to start realizing savings -- we found the best energy-efficient products that can help your wallet and the environment all at the same time.

Moving on the Cheap.

With some advance planning, moving doesn't have to take such a toll on your budget. One of our cheap moving tips includes getting quality moving boxes that may better protect your possessions and save you replacement costs after the move.

Cheap Bus Tickets.

If rising ticket prices and $25 for a checked bag has turned you off of air travel, you aren't alone. More and more people are considering alternative travel options. Check out our tips on finding cheap bus fare so you'll still have money to enjoy your destination.