Frugal Friends

Heyo, friends! Are you one of the brave parents facing down winter break à la multiple kiddos (& maybe even half the neighborhood!! 😱) …ooor do you have in-laws staying “a few extra days” that you’re struggling to entertain? (One game of Monopoly was enough, thank you).  Whatever the case, when it comes to things…

Goooood morning!  How are you doing as we round out 2024? This time of year can be both exciting/hopeful AND overwhelming/deflating. We’re hearing about other people’s achievements and successes, while also being bombarded with messages that make us believe we can (and should WANT) to have it all—a beautifully aesthetic house, a nice car, all…

Hey friends! Jen here. I wanted to pop in and give you some encouragement to take with you for the 2 weeks prior to Christmas and Hanukkah. Some of you may be done with your holiday shopping, others may be just starting. Regardless, everyone will encounter an opportunity to impulse spend on something. While impulse…

Hello friends, Does anyone associate the holiday season with special treats? We just loveeeee little holiday treats. And we love finding a special treat that fits in our budget even more!  If you’re trying to stay on budget (or just want more sweets for less), we’ve rounded up some fantastic deals that will have your…

Goooood morning!  Have you ever had a particularly lucky streak financially? An “I just found five dollars in the parking lot, successfully renegotiated my interest rate, and my side hustle made bank” kind of season?  Perhaps it’s the opposite – maybe life smacked you with a flat tire and a kid that needs braces all…

Hi from Kim 👋 Winter is right around the corner, which means we’re on the cusp of the coziest time of year. 🧣 Whether you live in a moderate climate or the frozen tundra (Minnesota) like me, chances are, you’ll be spending more time inside in front of a TV.  It’s the best time to…

Hello & Happy December, friends! Did you know that 73% of Americans bake more between Thanksgiving & New Year’s Day than any other time of the year? Here at Frugal Friends, it doesn’t come as a surprise. After all, who doesn’t love a sweet treat during the holidays! 🎀 However, the cost of all those ingredients…

Season’s greetings friends! I kinda feel like I’m just preaching to the choir when I say it’s more important than ever to align our spending with our values this month. December is a month full of holiday festivities, but also a marked increase in spending. With the holidays, year-end celebrations, and colder weather driving up…

Happy Wednesday! Let’s take a quick break from holiday planning and shopping. What if I told you there might be an unexpected gift waiting just for you: unclaimed money!! 💰 It might sound too good to be true, but the truth is a lot of people are unknowingly sitting on cash, checks, or other assets…