The Friendletter

Hey Frugal Friends! Jen here! And have I got some special freebies for you this week. Buy What You Love Without Going Broke launches to the public in 50 DAYS! And if we’re going to cannonball dive our book baby into the big leagues with the splash it deserves, we need your help! We’re assembling…

Hey there! Have you ever noticed how often we (as a culture) talk about gratitude near the Thanksgiving season? But this concept doesn’t always seem to be encouraged in the normal day-to-day. The reality is, we experience a lot of stress and pressure that can make it hard to feel content. And this is especially…

Hi friends, If anything can rival our love for  “pumpkin spice latte” season, it’s gotta be…soup season babyyyy! 😋 As the weather grows colder, there’s nothing better than curling up with a warm bowl of soup (and a good book! Don’t forget there’s still time to preorder Jen & Jill’s book Buy What You Love Without…

Happy Veterans Day! As we share gratitude to our veterans and Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our values and how we want to celebrate the holidays. We often think of grand feasts and elaborate gatherings (anyone else have special Thanksgiving dinner pants?), but it’s important to plan in a way that…

Hi 👋 Do you have a bestie who believes something untrue about herself? Maybe she thinks she can’t pull off the color pink, and you know she looks totally fab. 💅🏻 Maybe she thinks her parties are lame, but you know they’re the only ones worth staying up after 9 p.m. for.  Have you ever…

Mornin’, folks!  It’s officially November, and that means it’s pumpkin spice, crunchy leaves, annnnnnd open enrollment season. 🎃 If thinking about opening your company’s HR pamphlet gives you a serious case of sweaty palms, OR health insurance is not offered at your work, it may be time to consider an alternative. At Frugal Friends, we like…

Hola!  Are you located in the U.S.A.? If so, you know that tomorrow is the BIG day. Americans everywhere will be flooding the polls and stress eating while we watch the numbers climb. We can’t help you at the polls, but we can provide freebies so you can enjoy a worry-free dinner after. 😋 Just…

Happy November, Friend! We’ve heard it time and time again: “What’s wrong with me? Why did I spend that much on the holidays AGAIN?”  The holidays seem to be a time of chaotic spending for many of us, leading us to wrap up the season feeling more shame and guilt than we do joy. Guilt…

Hi there, Misti here wishing you a warm Wednesday!  As we move into November, you might already be anticipating the holiday squeeze. There’s a lot to budget for this season, and while there’s a lot to look forward to, let’s be real—the holidays can be stressful with a capital S.  It’s more important than ever…