Hello!
Have you ever done something unhinged just to save a little bit of money?
There is such a thing as being too frugal, which is why we’re talking about what to stop doing ways to start saving smarter.
First off – stop wasting time chasing deals!
We’ve all been there—endless scrolling, sketchy promo codes, and “deals” that end up costing more time than they’re worth. That’s not the frugal way.
Instead, let Brad’s Deals do the heavy lifting. Their team of real humans vets every deal so you don’t have to, finding legit discounts on everything from travel to home goods to big-ticket buys.
The smartest move? Sign up for their free email list and get the best deals delivered right to your inbox—no digging, no drama, just real savings. **
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👋 Say Goodbye to These 4 Habits ( & Hello to a Fun Frugal Summer)
DIYing anything & everything. As much as we all want to be ✨ craft girlies ✨ it isn’t in the cards for all of us.
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Don’t spend time & energy on something you don’t enjoy or struggle with. Between work, family, & chores, it’s all too easy to burnout.
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Don’t take up 5 new #homesteading skills at once. Focus on the ONE thing you want to learn & get good at it before moving on.
Saying “no” to fun. When we deprive ourselves, we’re also building resentment. Consider a strategic “yes” every so often for your sanity. 🙂
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Don’t say no to every dinner, vacation, or concert – there is room for happiness.
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Do find low-cost alternatives to traditional “hangs” that bring joy.
Buying cheap. Oftentimes, when you buy cheap, you buy it twice!
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Don’t buy it just because it’s on sale. Do your research. Some products wear out quickly.
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Do buy quality over quantity. Quality might be a higher cost up front, but in the long run it saves you time, money, annnnd the cost of replacing.
Skipping out on personal care. Preventive care can circumvent big costs. It’s easier to pay the co-pay at the dentist rather than ending up in the emergency room weeks later.
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Don’t write off health services because they’re out of range. Utilize the search engine to help you find discounts & plans.
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Do call your providers & see if they offer discounts for paying in cash!
This Week’s Sunday Reset
Get the rest of our 7 tips on how NOT to be frugal in this week’s Sunday Reset vid on YouTube!
This Week on Frugal Friends
It’s no secret that we have a favorite tool to save money 🤭 Listen to Tuesday’s episode: Should You Try A No-Spend Challenge? for our NSC hot take.
Today we’re talking about how Collectibles are PEAK Consumerism | Labubu, Sonny Angels, and More whether you know what any of those words mean or not, we’re here to deinfluence and find the radical middle with our sentimental and on-trend collections.
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 and leave a comment on 1 of our videos. It doesn’t even need to be on topic, the more random the better! We’ll get it 🙂
✅ Read: Quicksilver by Callie Hart for an enemies-to-lovers tale with action, adventure, and fun world-building!
✅ Watch: 24 in 24, a culinary competition show where 24 chefs compete for 24 hours straight. You heard me. It’s INSANE!
✅ Meal Prep: One of the SIX recipes that we share weekly on the Sunday Reset! This week has flavorful chicken, ham & cheese quiche, and a salad that’s to die for. 🤤
See ya,
Kim
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