Hi friends! Jen & Jill here. As many of you know, we call the beautiful city of St. Petersburg, FL our home. Jen was literally born here! In the last month, our community has been struck hard by both Hurricane Helene and Milton. We want to let you know that we are both safe and…
Read MoreHeyyyy Friends! What do you call fake spaghetti? An impasta! Ok terrible joke, but we just couldn’t help ourselves. Raise your forks, friends, because it’s time to celebrate National Pasta Month 🍝 (and National Pasta Day on October 17th). We’re celebrating our favorite carb in style, and we’ve got a delicious lineup of freebies and…
Read MoreHappy Friday! It’s Jen here! I’m a big audiobook listener. I can go through one a week if I’m on a roll. But while writing Buy What You Love I had to take a break. Consuming others’ thoughts and stories made me overanalyze my own. So I ended up listening to a lot of music…
Read MoreMornin’ friends! Did you know that over one billion people drink coffee every day worldwide? According to this survey, almost ¾ of Americans consume coffee daily, and out of that number, only ⅔ drink coffee that was made at home. That’s a whole lotta joe! Most people would say that they’re full on coffee-obsessed –…
Read MoreHaaaappy Monday, folks! If there’s something almost everyone can agree on, it’s that pizza is our go-to pick for favorite food. Since October is National Pizza Month 🍕, it’s only fitting we bring some delicious pie deals to your inbox! 😉 🍕 Starting tomorrow (October 8th), Domino’s is bringing back the wildly popular emergency pizza! Place…
Read MoreHappy Friday friends! It’s a tale as old as time. You map out your monthly spending plan and budget for all those must-have and highly valued items, activities, and necessities. And then… you go off plan. Maybe you’re like us and feel like it’s physically impossible to drive by Taco Bell without stopping for a…
Read MoreHello, hello! As we transition to Autumn, you might be feeling that familiar itch to refresh your home with seasonal touches. But buying new decor for every season really adds up, in terms of spending AND clutter. According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween-related spending hit a record high in 2023—at 12.5 billion—with the average…
Read MoreHey Friends, According to multiple surveys, America’s most loved season is Fall (and we’ll find any reason to discredit a study that says otherwise 😉). With cozy sweaters, crisp air, and holiday events, Fall is truly a season to savor. And the best part? You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy them! So…
Read MoreThe leaves are changing color, the temperature is dropping, and pumpkin season is upon us! 🍂 We’re officially full steam ahead to Fall, and that means it’s time to take a look at our October budget to know where to allocate our funds for the season (and how much we can splurge on spooky stuff!) …
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