Frugal Friends

👋 Hey Friend, Sometimes the best way to learn about money (and food) is to look back in time. This week, Jen tested a 1950s grocery list to see if old-school eating could save money today, and the results were surprising! 🪄 Episode Spotlight WATCH | She Followed a 1950s Grocery List and it DID…

  Hey Friend! We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Saving money doesn’t have to be complicated. One of our favorite ways to make it easy? Simple, but effective, frugal swaps. Some of the best ways to stretch your budget aren’t about sacrifice at all. They’re about making small swaps that give you…

Happy Friday! Jen here. This week’s episode is personal. I opened up about my lifelong struggle with body image, the generational messaging that fueled it, and how today’s wellness culture has taken things to an entirely new – and toxic – level. The episode dives deep into the intersection of health, money, and marketing. From…

  We’ve all had that moment: you buy something thinking it’s going to change your life, and a week later it’s shoved in the back of a closet. 👉 In today’s episode on YouTube, we’re sharing 50 things we regret buying, and what to do when buyer’s remorse hits. WATCH: 50 Things we REGRET BUYING…

Hey Labor Day Weekend Frugal Friends! While we think you can wear white anytime throughout the year, there may be some things you need to cut out this fall to make room for… more important things.  What to Include in September’s Spending Plan🛍️ Transform Your Mornings With Trade Each week, we settled for whatever coffee…

  Heyo, This one’s for all the girlies who’ve ever bought yarn, fabric, string, needles, paint, beads, or any other craft supplies with the best of intentions just to let them sit underused in the closet or shelf. It’s called, a hobby graveyard. And don’t feel bad, most of us have one. But social media…

We wouldn’t say Jen is a Disney Adult but… When we got the opportunity to talk to AJ Wolfe from THE Disney Food Blog Jen was PRETTY excited. AJ unpacked the small decisions that sneakily drive up costs, the Disney “deals” that aren’t actually deals, and where your money stretches further than you’d expect. 🎧…

  Hey Frugal Friends, Thrifting can be a goldmine for your budget, but it’s not always treasure you’re digging up. Today on the Frugal Friends YouTube channel, we’re getting real about the downside of thrifting. From mystery stains to safety risks, we’re covering the stuff that can turn a “deal” into a big regret. 👉…

Hey! Got a bonus, tax refund, birthday cash, or a little surprise windfall? 💸 You may not have Joni-level extra (she won the lottery—no joke! catch the Spending Intervention below👇), but even small amounts can go a long way! We’re breaking down some strategies to ensure you make the most of some extra cash. WATCH…