Episodes

DIY Cleaning Products: Do’s & Don’ts | Save Money While Staying Clean (& Safe!) – EP 43

Simple, DIY, Low-cost – these words are music to our frugal ears! We’re excited to talk about how frugality can intersect with all aspects our lifestyles, including the way we clean! There’s more to know about cleaning products than we ever thought – but have no fear – we’ve got all the do’s and don’ts…

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Personal Finance Basics | What You Need to Understand & Care About to Thrive Financially – EP 42

The frugal life is not just about spending less, it is also about financial responsibility and planning well for those beautiful financial goals we know you all have! In this episode we get back to the basics, and talk about those fundamental aspects of personal finance; where you should be focusing your time, energy and…

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The Tenacity & Frugality it Takes to Pay off Your Mortgage w/ Andy Hill – EP 41

Today we’ve got Andy Hill from the Marriage Kids & Money podcast talking with us about how he and his wife PAID OFF THEIR MORTGAGE! Lots of people consider themselves debt-free even prior to paying off their house, but not Andy! Paying off a mortgage early is quite the under-taking and requires a great deal of determination,…

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How a No-Spend Month Can Help You Be More Frugal – EP 40

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Couponing for Extremely Normal People | How to Coupon Without Being Extreme – EP 39

 We’ve all seen them on TV – holding up the line, filling their carts, handing over coupons, and walking out of the store having only spent .10 cents! While there is some reality to the crazy deals people can get through extreme couponing – today we’ll take a tempered approach and see what us…

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Frugal Fitness with Amanda Walker from Feel Amazing Naked | The Best Ways to Workout For Free! – EP 38

Today we’ve got Amanda Walker from the “Feel Amazing Naked” podcast. Amanda is a health and fitness coach who is also passionate about budgeting and paying off debt! We thoroughly enjoyed asking Amanda all the questions and getting inspired to leave behind our lame excuses for not taking care of our bodies! Amanda has so…

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How to Use the KonMari Method to DeClutter Efficiently and Frugally – EP 37

The ‘KonMari method’ has quickly become a buzz word in the world of minimalism, so it’s only fitting that we explore topic further! Today we talk about what the KonMari method is, the benefits and pitfalls, and how this might help you on your journey with frugality. Whether you are familiar with the concept or…

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Minimalist Budgeting | Why Frugal People Still Need a Budget & How To Do Yours – EP 36

 Minimalism isn’t just for your closets – the concepts can also be applied to your finances! Today we’re talking about how to budget, and how to find a budgeting method that works for you, even if you’re a frugal minimalist! There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ when it comes to budgets and our mantra is ‘freedom’,…

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Modifying the Dave Ramsey Baby Steps to Pay Off Debt with Merilee of Easy Budget – EP 35

We’ve got Merilee from Easy Budget (instagram sensation!) on the podcast today. She and her family have used Dave Ramsey’s baby steps – with their own modifications – to pay off $52,000 of debt. Merilee talks candidly with us about her debt free journey and ways we can all experience freedom even in the process…

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