The Friendletter

Happy Monday! Today is the last week of the No-Spend Challenge, which means you’ve officially made it to the home stretch. Wuhoo! 🙌 Whether you saved big, learned a lot, or just survived the month, you’ve taken a huge step toward taking control of your spending.  And now with March just around the corner, it’s…

Hey there friend! If you’ve committed to the No Spend Challenge (NSC), you’re facing the ultimate test: not falling into the trap of spending money while trying to save money. It’s tricky out there, because it’s not just about avoiding random purchases —it’s also guarding against all the sneaky ways we think we need to…

You’ve made it this far, and we’re cheering you on through the final stretch! By now, you’ve probably noticed that boredom and temptation are two of the biggest challenges during a No Spend Challenge. When you’re used to spending on little things—grabbing coffee, ordering takeout, or browsing sales—it can be tough to break the habit….

Heya, We’re rolling into Week 3 of the NSC and if you’ve made it this far, you’re basically already a no-spend superstar in our books.  High five! ✋ By now, you’ve probably gotten pretty good at saying nope to 2 a.m Amazon finds, rediscovered the joy of using what you already own, and maybe even…

Happy Valentine’s (or should I say Galentine’s?) day!  Valentine’s day is most commonly associated with romantic love, but did you know that in 2024, over 11 billion dollars was spent on gifts for loved ones other than life partners? Two billion of that went to presents for household pets! That goes to show that we…

Morning, Frugal Fam! Have you ever spent hours doomscrolling on your fav app (*cough* TikTok *cough*), only to realize that you had an amazing suggestion for that influencer two videos back? Or maybe you’re on the hunt for juuuust the right podcast, but can’t find what you’re looking for?  We’ve been there, and the struggle…

Did you know Americans spent over $25.8 billion on Valentine’s Day last year? That’s a whole lot of roses, chocolates, and heart-shaped everything. In fact, it’s enough to buy every single person in the U.S. their own heart-shaped pizza with some change left for dessert! But honestly, we’re here for it.  Not for the crazy…

Hi there! We’re one whole week through our NSC, can you believe it?! As we move into the weekend, let’s check in and re-affirm our plan for the next few weeks. We have a concept we think can help with this: the vital few and useful many! 🙂 📕 Using the Vital Few & Useful Many in…

Hellloooo friend! Wondering what to do when you feel those impulse urges creeping in? We hear you loud and clear. First, impulse spending is NOT a personal failing. There’s a whole psychology behind why we impulse spend, and marketers prey on those cognitive biases! At the simplest level, we impulse buy because one of our…