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StitcherWe’re not here to take away your favorite things, we’re here to help enjoy them without the strain. In today’s episode, we’re listing down easy swaps that you can do effortlessly to stay in the game. You don’t have to do everything on the list but trust that one small swap can make a big difference and big money win!
Swapping doesn’t mean sacrificing what you love, it just means spending smarter.
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40 Smart Swaps to Save Money
Jen and Jill spills all the easy wins hiding in your everyday routines. Think frozen fruit instead of fresh, swapping chicken thighs for breasts, and brewing your own coffee instead of giving $6 at a cafe. Even your kitchen tools can be a swap because plastic boards and colanders wear out fast, but hardwood or rubber versions last a decade or more with a little care.
They also cover beauty swaps like secondhand shopping, capsule wardrobes, and reusable razor and household swaps that actually last. They emphasize that it isn’t about deprivation but choosing smarter options that keep your budget and your home sustainable.
The Little Things Saves a Little More
More than swaps, Jen and Jill also dig into the money habits you can switch with your current ones like automating your savings, deleting shopping apps, canceling memberships you don’t use, and unsubscribing. These are the quiet changes that protect your money in the background, and they’re the reason the little things can turn into thousands saved.
Because the truth is, you don’t have to flip your whole life upside down to see big financial change. Small swaps stack up. They might feel tiny right now, but together they turn into savings your future self will thank you for.
Do you have a frugal swap fail?
Jen admits that they are currently using paper plates and disposable plates because of the season of life they are in and how often we’re eating at home. While Jill tries swapping to menstrual cup but finds that it didn’t work for her.
Bill of The Week
Thank you Debra for sharing your bill about fashion – the pair of jeans you got on amazon – got a voucher to replace damaged jeans!
Thanks so Much for Listening!
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I went into listening to this audiobook with pretty low expectations and was pleasantly surprised! I’ve never listened to the Frugal Friends podcast but really enjoyed their theory of values-based spending. There are also some great practical tips here that I will be using.
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