Last Friday, Kim spoke about the challenges of balancing commitments and shared some excellent advice about how practicing the skill of saying no can move us closer to our goals. I, for one, am excited to practice using a positive spin when I “say no to say yes to another commitment!” In the meantime, I’m…
Read MoreWhile listening to Jen & Jill’s recent episode How to Get Affordable Quality vs. Cheap Quantity (Ep 379), one of my first questions was: how do we even trust what’s quality or not these days? In a culture saturated with social media influencers and clickbait ads, it can be challenging to identify genuine advertisements and…
Read MoreHappy Monday from Misti, Friends! It seems like half my friends and family have a birthday this month, so I’ve been thinking about how much I LOVE birthdays. The parties… the cake… the FREEBIES! I was actually pretty sad last year when I realized I didn’t even remember to stop by Sephora for my annual…
Read MoreGood morning & happy Frugal Friday! We’re three months into the new year and I (Kim) am trying not to panic over the amount of commitments I’ve already made for 2024! Anyone else? 🙋♀️ From vet appointments for my furbaby to birthday parties and work events, it seems like every weekend is slammed and there’s…
Read MoreHowdy friends & Happy Hump Day! March is on the way, spring is in the air, and the birds are singing again 😍 As a Minnesotan, I’ve gotta say that this winter has been weird. No snowstorms, hardly any ice, and in the 50’s in February?! It’s unheard of! 🤠 I’m almost a little afraid…
Read MoreHaaaaaappy Monday, friends! Despite February’s extra day, it feels like this month has flown. Anyone else? 🙋♀️ Gif by pudgypenguins on Giphy Maybe you’re feeling the opposite – that this month has slowed to a crawl because you’re considering the Leap Day tradition of women proposing to their partners on the 29th! If that’s the…
Read MoreHappy last February Friday, Friends! Thanks to the leap year, we had a little extra time to make some major money moves this month. Let’s keep that momentum rolling into March! ✊ As the days grow longer, I find myself saying yes to more activities that stretch the budget. Ice cream date? 🍦 Sure! Cute new top…
Read MoreHiii Friends! We may be four weeks away from the Spring equinox, but I’m remembering Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of an early Spring this year, and I refuse to believe he’s wrong! 🙅♀️ I know, I know, groundhog data isn’t the most accurate source of information, but regardless, I (Misti) am already thinking of Spring activities. …
Read MoreHappy Monday, Friends! No Monday blues over here this week—I, Misti, (one of the new writers, formally introduced below :)) am too busy planning my National Margarita Day (February 22) celebrations! 🍹 Whether you like your margs salty, sweet, spicy, or even as a mocktail, margaritas are always a fun way to mix up a…
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