It’s finally Friday, Friends! It’s the last Friday in March, which means it’s time to talk about our April budgets. 🎉 Have you heard the saying, “April showers bring May flowers”? It’s one of my favorites, and not just for the obvious warning about bringing an umbrella to work for the rest of the spring….
Read MoreHappy Wednesday Friends! In her previous Friendletters, Misti has shared some of her amazing financial goals for 2024. This got me thinking about my New Year’s Resolutions & the shifts I can make to stay in alignment with my values. Now that we’re days away from April (how?!), it’s the perfect time to check in…
Read MoreHello Friends! Are you a morning person… …or do you look more like this little guy in the wee hours? 🙋♀️ Personally, I’m up around 4:30 a.m. daily due to my “alarm clock” (AKA an energetic dog) who’s ready to walk two miles before the sun comes up. At first, it was tough to get…
Read MoreHappy Friday, Friends (and a very special happy birthday shoutout to my mom 🥳)! Last week, Kim shared some excellent advice about how we can all find our own version of the Radical Middle to hold tension between financial goals. One line has really stuck with me all week: Finding the Radical Middle means laying…
Read MoreWhen Jen & Jill introduced me as a new Frugal Friend team member a couple weeks ago, you might have missed the part where I’m also a nomadic house and pet sitter. 🏠🐶 Let me tell ya… there’s nothing like living out of a suitcase and a backpack to make you more interested in minimalism! …
Read MoreHappy Monday from Misti, Friends! 👋 I’ll be honest, I’m definitely the type of basketball fan (a.k.a, I’m not one) ⛹🏽♂️ that just had to Google how March Madness actually works. All I know is, true basketball fans will be tuned in to games for the next three weeks, and there seems to be a…
Read MoreHappy Friday, Friends! 🫶🏻 A new book in a series that I (Kim) adore came out recently (any other fantasy readers here?) and I’ve spent the past few days alternating between binging every word and complete apathy. I know a lot of us are the same when it comes to TV shows – either you…
Read MoreHi Friends! I (Kim) have something to admit – I love sleeping. As soon as it gets dark outside, I start my nighttime routine so I can get the perfect amount of zzz’s 😴 before my alarm so rudely kindly wakes me up in the morning. And naps? Don’t get me started! Heavenly. However, I’ve…
Read MoreHey friends, happy Monday 👋 It seems like every year we make it through the October – December holiday blitz ready to swear off holidays until next year’s HalloThanksMas shebang, and with the stress of the season it’s no wonder! However, I think that we’re sleeping on a seriously underrated holiday… …St. Patrick’s Day, of…
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