Frugal Friends

How’s it going, friends? Anyone else feel like adulthood is just a constant battle to keep ourselves fed and everything clean? Between work, errands, social commitments, and trying to squeeze in some much-needed downtime, cleaning can feel like one more never-ending task on the to-do list. We certainly can’t say we feel like Mrs. Doubtfire…

Hey, y’all! Whether you’re just spending more time at home during your No Spend Challenge month, avoiding this winter weather, or planning some home upgrades in 2025, you might be fixating on some fun new home projects. The only problem? Your enthusiasm might get ahead of your preparation—leading to a few mishaps. (Who hasn’t started…

Happy Friday, friends!  You’ve heard us talk about the “Big 3” (housing, transportation, and food) a few times, and that’s because we truly believe that these three things are the best way to curb spending and save money in the long run. We also have the data to back it up. According to the Bureau…

Hiya, friends!  How is everyone feeling post-holiday craze? Are you still in the “rest” phase, or have you been hitting the yoga mats and online courses to complete your New Year’s Resolution list? Whatever step you’re at this January, we want to support you with a two-week meal plan to help you save money and…

Good morning. 👋 Did you know that this month is International Creativity Month? ✏️ We didn’t, either, but now we’re adopting it as the perfect way to help us on our conscious consumption journeys! This week’s freebies are all about learning. Whether you want to learn Cooking 101 or astronomy’s your thing, there’s a free…

Especially if you’re a millennial, we’re sure you’ve heard so many pieces of advice on how to save money and afford all the things you “should” have by now… You know, those lines that make us roll our eyes, like “if you didn’t buy an oat milk latte every week, you’d own your own home…

Alright, we’ve all been there: you’ve set your New Year’s resolutions, and somewhere between “get fit” and “drink more water” was that classic “earn more money.” But then life gets in the way—work gets busy, Netflix gets distracting, and somehow that side hustle plan is still sitting in your Notes app, forgotten. This year doesn’t…

Happy Monday! This year, we’re all about exploring the world of free activities— and we’re not just talking scrolling through endless social media feeds or bingeing your comfort Netflix show for the 100th time. We’re talking about fun, engaging ways to entertain yourself (and maybe learn something new along the way).   This week, we’re…

Hey Friends! ‘Tis the season for both reflecting on the past AND looking ahead to the future. Which is especially important to do with our money! It’s how Jen and I (Jill) are preparing our finances for this New Year and we want to show you how! Many personal finance experts want you to START…