Frugal Friends

Buying smoke detectors on a budget

Hi, friends! šŸ‘‹ We recognize thereā€™s some things we spend money on not because we love them per se, but because we love what they represent. Like smoke detectors. No homeowners love replacing them or their batteries when they inevitably start beepingĀ at 2am. What we truly value is the safety and peace of mind these…

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Free ways to rest and relax

Happy Labor Day! Did you know Labor Day has been celebrated since 1894 when the labor movement paved the way to honor the contributions of American workers? Itā€™s a day to relax and enjoy the fruits of our laborā€”and weā€™ve got some great freebies and deals to help you do just that! And donā€™t worry,…

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September Budget Tool Kit

Hello, Friday! šŸ˜Ž Fall is upon us and whether youā€™re clinging to the last heat wave or ready for the leaves to change, thereā€™s something in our budget tool kit everyone can use!Ā  What to Include in Septemberā€™s Spending Plan šŸ“ School lunches & fees. Do you have children in school? The average school lunch…

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Top 3 Ways to Decrease Your Internet Bill

Hi, friends! šŸ‘‹ Have you wondered where you could create room in your budget without cutting out your favorite subscriptions or services? We have!Ā  Housing, transportation, and food might be the top 3 places to save each month, but there are other places we can cut back if youā€™re not ready to make a big…

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DEALS for Back to School Shopping

Happy Monday, friends!Ā  With back to school upon us we know many parents are looking forward to a reprieve and renewed routine! Butā€¦ it also means back to school shopping. School supplies, teacher gifts, and new outfits can put a strain on the wallet this time of year, but with the right tools, these items…

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Five Steps to Implement Curiosity

Happy Friday, Friends! Wanna know the best way to get better at spending money well? ā€¦and, no, itā€™s not just through buying more stuff. Itā€™s by getting curious with ourselves. Genuine curiosity leads to learning and understanding, and this applies to the ways we interact with money. We believe itā€™s one of the first steps…

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Save $ on Rent!

Happy Wednesday, folks! Youā€™ve heard of the Big 3 right?! Housing, Transportation and Food. These are the categories we spend most of our money on, but they also seem like the hardest areas to cut costs sometimes. BUT, if we can pull it off, saving money here can have the biggest impact on our budgets!Ā …

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Book Launch Party TOMORROW!

Hey friends! Itā€™s not the holidays (yet) but we still think itā€™s the most wonderful time of the year. Because tomorrow, August 20, itā€™s PARTY TIME!! Weā€™ve hit a huge milestone in the book writing process, so Buy What You Love Without Going Broke is officially available for pre-order. šŸŽ‰Ā  And we want to celebrate…

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How Unhelpful Thinking Styles Get in the Way of Spending Better

Happy Friday, friends! Have you ever called yourself a spender or a saver? Or maybe your house a hot mess or dumpster fire? Thereā€™s all sorts of labels we put on ourselves or the choices we make, but what if these labels turn into core beliefs and form the foundation for our behaviors? And what…

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