Episodes

Meal Prep + Freezer Meal Tips – EP 262

Say no more to takeouts after a long busy day or a cold chilly night, coz ‘tis the season for freezer meals. All about Meal Prep Freezer Meal edition such as freezer meal prepping, cooking, and eating, we’re going to talk all about it in this episode that will have you stocking up your freezer…

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Let’s Normalize Secondhand Gifting – EP 261

It’s that season again and this time we’re pushing back the vanity, obligatory, and first-hand brand-new gifts that we feel like we need to give to our loved ones. Today we are going to break the norm and normalize secondhand gifting. In this episode, let’s get creative and improvise as we gear up for the…

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How To Cut Back On Emotional Spending with Leslie Tayne – EP 260

There are times when we think we love spending which is, certainly, far from the truth. This is when we realize that they might be our emotions taking over. Today we are bringing you back to Jen & Jill’s favorite episode about emotionally charged spending with Leslie Tayne, which hopefully will help you overpower your…

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Modern Couponing For Beginners – EP 259

Coups, coups, and some more coups. Because coupons are still cool! But extreme couponing? We’re not sure. You’ll hear a lot of funny stories throughout this episode so stay tuned as we talk about the complete beginner’s guide to modern couponing and the best couponing apps out there. Don’t allow the coupon to tell you…

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Best Tips to Save on Your Wedding or Elopement – EP 258

The lockdowns have opened doors for people to unleash their creativity in various ways including weddings. As the wedding landscape has changed since 2019, the expenses have also gone up. This highly requested episode highlights the changes in the wedding landscape and how you can save money without having to worry about not being able…

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Frugal Side Hustle: Freelance Writing with Miranda Marquit – EP 257

A gateway to eventually achieve income flexibility without doing it full time: Freelance Writing. Together with Miranda Marquit, this episode will open your eyes to the level of accessibility this side hustle offers, especially, if you enjoy and are competent in writing. You do not need a fancy writing degree, or prolific spelling and grammar….

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Using Gratitude Journaling to Help You Spend Less – EP 256

Whether you are paying off debt or not, we are all here to get a better grasp and to feel more confident about our spending. In this episode, other than repeating your mantras or affirmations, there is a far more powerful yet simple method to get things your way: gratitude journaling. You’ve gotta go through…

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How to Utilize Buy Nothing Groups – EP 255

Nothing gets our ears perked up more than the word “FREE.” We love free and ACTUAL useful stuff because who doesn’t? Buy Nothing Groups are a great way to get things for free and to pass on things you don’t need. In this episode, the Frugal Friends are excited to do a deep dive into…

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How to Save Money on Health Insurance | Open Enrollment Explained with Eileen Dougherty – EP 254

Getting ready for Open Enrollment this year? We hear and understand you. Switching or having additional healthcare plans takes thorough decision-making. In this episode, we wanted to create an easier pathway toward understanding how to save money on health insurance. Your Frugal Friends, together with Eileen Dougherty, piece together the whats and hows of saving…

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