The Friendletter

Hi friends 👋 Fun fact: I (Kim) was an anthropology major in college! As such, I realize that we all have unique backgrounds, perspectives, and values. However, there are some experiences that seem universal.  Like having a parent that’s obsessed with the thermostat.  At fifteen, I didn’t care about my energy use and would crank…

Happy Monday, y’all!  Most of you know that I (Kim) am from the Midwest. As such, there are about zero things to do besides hit the lake & fire up the grill.  However, in a hilarious (tragic?) turn of events, my partner and I realized we don’t actually know how to turn on the gas…

Happy Friday from Misti, friends!  Have you ever really noticed just how pervasive messages to buy, buy, buy are in our daily lives? From social media to billboards to commercials, even to our friends and family talking about the latest cool thing they purchased… it seems we can’t escape consumer culture. This consumer culture centers…

Happy Wednesday, Friends! Through pet sitting and house-sitting for over a year now, I (Misti) have noticed lots of different home security systems. From Ring doorbell cams to the nosey, self-appointed neighborhood watch man. 😅  Living the solo nomad life, I’ve come to value these various layers of protection. For today’s spending deep dive, I’m…

Hello, friends! Anyone else have “weird” gas station rituals? Mine (Misti), is that I can’t walk inside a gas station without buying a Mountain Dew Freeze, boiled eggs, and a cheese and meat stick snack. Don’t knock it til you try it! But these little treats add up, so I’m pulling a list of gas…

Finally Friday, friends!  Do you struggle with impulse buying? You’re not alone! While I (Kim) might be able to handle myself in TJ Maxx, all bets are off at the grocery store.  I have a hard time sticking to my list, and if you’re reading this, maybe you do, too! The True Cost of Impulse Spending…

Happy Hump Day!  This year, I (Kim) have committed to small, doable changes that yield big results! 🤩 As Jen & Jill would say, I’m aiming to have 20% of my efforts yield 80% of my results.  One of the areas that I’m focusing on is my environmental impact. Reducing your carbon footprint isn’t easy…

Hello, friends! 😎 Summer has hit here in Minnesota, and I’m sure my southern friends are feeling the heat! 🔥  For me, the last eight weeks have included some kind of traveling, and I’m happy to say that I’ll be spending the holiday in my home city watching fireworks & eating my weight in ice…

Happy Friday! It’s time to wrap up another month and plan for the next. July has always been one of my (Misti’s) favorite months of the year, and not just because it’s my birthday month! I’m a major lover of the sun and warm weather, so July’s always been a time of celebration and rest…