Frugal Friends

Happy Friday friends! It’s a tale as old as time. You map out your monthly spending plan and budget for all those must-have and highly valued items, activities, and necessities. And then… you go off plan.  Maybe you’re like us and feel like it’s physically impossible to drive by Taco Bell without stopping for a…

Hello, hello!  As we transition to Autumn, you might be feeling that familiar itch to refresh your home with seasonal touches. But buying new decor for every season really adds up, in terms of spending AND clutter. According to the National Retail Federation, Halloween-related spending hit a record high in 2023—at 12.5 billion—with the average…

Hey Friends, According to multiple surveys, America’s most loved season is Fall (and we’ll find any reason to discredit a study that says otherwise 😉). With cozy sweaters, crisp air, and holiday events, Fall is truly a season to savor.  And the best part? You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy them! So…

The leaves are changing color, the temperature is dropping, and pumpkin season is upon us! 🍂 We’re officially full steam ahead to Fall, and that means it’s time to take a look at our October budget to know where to allocate our funds for the season (and how much we can splurge on spooky stuff!) …

Hello, hello!  Did you know that taking care of others starts with taking care of yourself? According to this article from Southern New Hampshire University, practicing self-care leads to better quality relationships with others and mitigates burnout and lack of focus. Meditation, here we come.  We know self-care looks different for everyone, so we’ve rounded…

Goooood morning!   Do you need a hot cup of coffee to crack your eyes open in the morning? Or a double shot of espresso to make it through your emails post vacay? We get it.  Thankfully, National Coffee Day ☕ is coming up Sunday, September 29th, and we’ve rounded up all the deals & freebies…

Happy Friday! Ready for a fun trivia question followed by some interesting history? What do cigarettes, diet culture, Sigmund Freud, and many of our impulsive spending decisions have in common?  Edward Bernays.  The nephew of Sigmund Freud, and often called the “father of public relations.” Bernays laid the foundation for modern-day consumer culture by tapping into…

Happy Wednesday!  What if I told you that you could feel great about the things you spend your money on? Or that guilty feeling about buying stuff could be a thing of the past? It’s not magic, but it does feel quite powerful. And freeing! When we start to align our spending with our values,…

Hey Frugal Friends! Here’s a fun nugget of trivia to kick off National Cheeseburger Day (September 18): The first cheeseburger ever made was served in 1926 by Lionel Sternberger, who simply added a slice of cheese to a hamburger patty at his dad’s diner in Pasadena, CA. 🍔 Who knew such a simple innovation would…