Episodes

Frugal Beauty & Fashion Tips at Any Age with Dominique Sachse – EP 443

Best believe, you’re not behind and it’s never too late to focus on reclaiming the confidence you once had when you were younger. What’s even better is that you don’t have to spend tons of money doing that. In this episode, Jen and Jill join Dominique Sachse of Over 50 & Flourishing to share her…

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Our Lack of Community is Costing Us – EP 442

Asking for help can be super awkward, uncomfortable, and scary. But here’s the thing: not having a close-knit community is costing us more than we realize. It’s not just about missing out on the occasional favor, it’s about missing out on the support and fun that comes from having a strong community around us. In…

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How to Thrive Without a Budget – EP 441

We are not saying you shouldn’t be aware of or manage your money well, we are saying you don’t need a budget to thrive financially. Yes, there is a difference! One is just not right, while the other suggests more flexible and freeing ways to spend. In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss money management…

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How Contentment Leads to Better Spending with Shannon Ables – EP 440

Luxury isn’t just about extravagance. Sometimes, it’s the simple, priceless moments in life that we don’t even realize, like reading a book, walking your dog, or enjoying a quiet cup of coffee! In this episode, Jen and Jill join Shannon Ables of The Simply Luxurious Life to guide us through how to identify little luxuries,…

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Frugal Friends Book Club: 4 Self Help Books to Read This Fall – EP 439

It’s the mind itself that shapes the body. This fall season, embracing a new mindset will bring about changes that come with comfort and ease. So, join Jen and Jill as they share another set of engaging book recommendations that explore mindset shifts, relationships, time management, and strengthening love muscles! Good books allow opportunities. #FrugalFriendsNote…

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What to Budget For This Fall – EP 438

‘Tis the season of giving…and big spending! Last time, we discussed how to maximize the season, but this episode is all about minimizing it. So this fall, we’re focusing on budgeting and overall check-ins to ensure we wrap up the year on a positive note. In this episode, Jen and Jill share a fall to-do…

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Kick Burnout to The Curb to Make Better Spending Decisions with Jess Massey – EP 437

A new emotion has entered—burnout! It’s not the worst of the worst, but it is our common enemy. It’s the feeling that stops time and makes us exhausted just by existing. We know it, and we feel it, and now our spending is at risk because of it. That’s why, in this episode, Jen and…

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Underconsumption Core 101 – EP 436

Overconsumption is out, underconsumption core is IN! We’re talking about squeezing out the last drop of soap or shampoo, using up every bit of toothpaste, and rocking that dented flask. In this episode, Jen and Jill talk about what it is, why it’s gaining popularity, why you should care about it, and what you can…

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How Jill Paid Off $56,000 of Debt Over 7 Years – EP 435

Life update! Because so much can change in two years. While the story remains the same, learning, perspective, and goals definitely change. But it’s a good thing to remind ourselves of the hard times we’ve come across and surpassed. In this episode, Jen and Jill rewind Jill’s debt pay-off journey to celebrate being debt-free and…

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