The Friendletter

Happy Monday!  Are you in your little treat era? We are! Studies show that rewards can improve mental health, increase motivation, & even build healthy coping skills. Since the summer heat won’t quit, our little treat freebies are all about ice cream today!  🍦 Baskin Robbins has the perfect free treat on a hot day! Get…

Hey Friend! Do you ever just feel like no matter how you cut your spending to align with your values, there’s still not enough room in the budget to cover all your goals? Sometimes values-based spending means cutting back in places you don’t value as much to free up space for what you value more…

Hi, friends! 👋 We recognize there’s some things we spend money on not because we love them per se, but because we love what they represent. Like smoke detectors. No homeowners love replacing them or their batteries when they inevitably start beeping at 2am. What we truly value is the safety and peace of mind these…

Happy Labor Day! Did you know Labor Day has been celebrated since 1894 when the labor movement paved the way to honor the contributions of American workers? It’s a day to relax and enjoy the fruits of our labor—and we’ve got some great freebies and deals to help you do just that! And don’t worry,…

Hello, Friday! 😎 Fall is upon us and whether you’re clinging to the last heat wave or ready for the leaves to change, there’s something in our budget tool kit everyone can use!  What to Include in September’s Spending Plan 📝 School lunches & fees. Do you have children in school? The average school lunch…

Hi, friends! 👋 Have you wondered where you could create room in your budget without cutting out your favorite subscriptions or services? We have!  Housing, transportation, and food might be the top 3 places to save each month, but there are other places we can cut back if you’re not ready to make a big…

Happy Monday, friends!  With back to school upon us we know many parents are looking forward to a reprieve and renewed routine! But… it also means back to school shopping. School supplies, teacher gifts, and new outfits can put a strain on the wallet this time of year, but with the right tools, these items…

Happy Friday, Friends! Wanna know the best way to get better at spending money well? …and, no, it’s not just through buying more stuff. It’s by getting curious with ourselves. Genuine curiosity leads to learning and understanding, and this applies to the ways we interact with money. We believe it’s one of the first steps…

Happy Wednesday, folks! You’ve heard of the Big 3 right?! Housing, Transportation and Food. These are the categories we spend most of our money on, but they also seem like the hardest areas to cut costs sometimes. BUT, if we can pull it off, saving money here can have the biggest impact on our budgets! …