Friend, happy Friday!
Ever feel like your money’s moving but you’re not sure where it’s going?
You’re paying bills, grabbing groceries, maybe even saving a little—but it still feels… fuzzy.
If that’s you, you’re not alone.
One of the best ways to cut through that fog is by seeing your full financial picture—clearly and calmly—in one place.
That’s why we use our Spending Planner spreadsheet. It’s simple, mobile-friendly, and built to help you stay focused on what actually matters.
Even if you never buy a thing, here are 3 ways to start budgeting better this week:
✅ Look at your last 30 days of spending and ask, Did this reflect my priorities?
✅ Pick one recurring expense to cancel or lower (subscriptions count!).
✅ Make a habit of checking in with your money for 5 minutes every Sunday.
If you do want a tool to make that easier, the Spending Planner was made for you.
It includes:
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A clean, no-fuss dashboard for year-round clarity
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Monthly tabs for income + expenses
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A bill calendar so nothing gets missed
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Tools to track savings, debt, and daily habits
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A guide to building a budget that aligns with your values
We love it because it makes money feel manageable. And right now, it’s 50% off with code CLARITY50.
This Week’s Sunday Reset
📉 Shrink your grocery bill with these smart kitchen habits. That’s right, it’s not just about the ingredients, what you know is super important too!
This Week on Frugal Friends
On Tuesday we talked about How to Save Money on Organic Groceries so you can get the nutrition you need at an affordable amount!
Then we talked with Katie Gatti Tassin about How to Get Off The Hot Girl Hamster Wheel and why she thinks food, housing and transportation actually AREN’T our highest expenses! 🙃
Tune in wherever you get podcasts and let us know what you thought of the episode over on our latest Instagram post!
Weekend Checklist
✅ Do: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! We’re excited to bring you more helpful info on spending and living better in a new way. Even if you’re not a big YouTube watcher, subscribe anyway! Every person helps!
✅ Meal Plan: One of the 6 recipes we shared in this week’s Sunday Reset, like that versatile breakfast casserole (hey, who says it has to just be for breakfast).
✅ Read: About the Little Free Pantry. Maybe this is a resource you’d use or maybe you’re in a position to grow the number of mini pantries across the U.S.
✅ Listen: To the unexpectedly heartwarming office comedy I Hope this Finds You Well by Natalie Sue.
✅ Meal Plan: One of the 6 recipes we shared in this week’s Sunday Reset, like that versatile breakfast casserole (hey, who says it has to just be for breakfast).
TGIF,
Misti
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