Frugal Friends

Happy Monday, friends!  Have you ever wondered what to do with the kids when it’s 86 billion degrees outside, and you’ve gone to the pool one too many times this summer?  We’ve been there.  Thankfully, last weekend (Aug. 10) was National Bowling Day, and there are a lot of bowling freebies going around that last…

Happy Friday, Friends!  Do you ever find yourself awed by the curiosity of children, and maybe even a little jealous of how easily it comes to them? As we get older, our interactions with the world are guided by our life experiences, patterns of relating, and an established understanding of who we are. Somewhere along…

Happy Wednesday, friends! Recently, Jen posted an amazing Instagram reel highlighting 10 things she doesn’t buy because they don’t align with her values. It was a great reminder of how important value-based spending is to our overall financial goals. Especially as we transition through new seasons of life, like taking a pay cut to return…

Happy August, Friends! We love a good book here at Frugal Friends, so much so that we often suggest a good book to read or listen to in our Friday edition of The Friendletter! Lucky us, August 9th is National Book Lovers Day! 🪶 So now’s the perfect time to share some cost-effective ways to get…

Happy Friday, friends! Mark your calendars and get your party hats ready because on August 20th, we’re CELEBRATING 🥳 !! Our book Buy What You Love Without Going Broke is available for pre-order and we think that calls for some fun, games, and GIVEAWAYS at our virtual launch party! We couldn’t have written this book…

Good morning, friends!  Anyone else have mixed feelings about receiving gifts? On the one hand, it can be so great to receive a thoughtful, timely gift from a loved one. But on the other hand, there can be so many times we receive a gift that we don’t need, want, or know what to do…

Heyyy friends!  Our friend Misti wasn’t the only one with a birthday this month! Last Sunday I (Kim) turned 28, and I couldn’t celebrate without my favorite frugal dessert: store bought cheesecake! 🎂 You might think I’m crazy because I’m not a fan of the traditional cake & ice cream, and that’s okay. However, you can…

Happy Friday and Happy Birthday to my twin (and myself, Misti, obviously)! That’s right, today’s my birthday which means I’m out of the office enjoying some time outdoors! But it also means it’s time for my major annual financial check-in. In honor of this, we’re sharing some tips for a Net Worth Check Up as…

Happy Wednesday! Anyone else blown away by gas prices? My (Misti’s) nomad lifestyle has allowed me to avoid car ownership and lean into public transportation wherever possible, but I feel for all my friends headed to the gas pump lately! To keep a little more of that money in your pocket, we’ve rounded up gas…