Frugal Friends Podcast

Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
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Apr 19, 2024 β€’ 50min

How to Spend When Your Values & Income Don't Align

Bills, bills, bills! Who loves paying bills when it holds us back on spending on the things we love and value? Well, it doesn’t always have to be that way! In this episode, Jen and Jill make space on being able to spend guilt free and prioritizing it on our values. πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3W2W6dz  πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apr 16, 2024 β€’ 58min

Frugal Zero-Waste Living

We often forget that good stewardship of our resources is a foundational part of a frugal lifestyle. While it is simply unrealistic to have total zero waste in our everyday lives, frugal zero waste living teaches us beyond wasting less and also fostering intentional consumption and choices. In this re-run episode, Jen and Jill talk about the 5Rs of waste management and zero-waste living, aiding our self-sufficiency and problem-solving skills.  πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3J7SgrO   πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apr 12, 2024 β€’ 60min

How Cognitive Biases Cause us to Overspend with Amanda Montell

Amanda Montell, author and podcast host, discusses cognitive biases and how they impact our finances and everyday lives with the hosts. They explore impulsive spending behaviors, the role of biases in decision-making, the pitfalls of overconfidence bias, the cult of consumerism, and the influence of societal status on financial choices.
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Apr 9, 2024 β€’ 51min

Minimalist Pantry Formula

Got nowhere to place your piling-up girl scout cookies? You’re in for the ride! In this episode, Jen and Jill walk through creative ways to make a minimalist pantry. Figure out your next kitchen or pantry setup, the items you might use, and those that need to go! πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3vFh339  πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apr 5, 2024 β€’ 54min

Creative Ways to Reduce Food Waste with Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou

While there are some who find it hard to let go, there are also those who easily discard things. In this episode, Jen and Jill learn from Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou deliciously simple yet creative ways to repurpose food in hopes of reducing our food waste and being intentional about meal planning. πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3TGaOnV  πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Apr 2, 2024 β€’ 50min

Frugal Side Hustle: Summer Side Hustles for Teachers

You are not just a teacher, but an all-rounder, a jack of all trades. Teachers’ honorable work in the classroom should never be undermined and should be greatly compensated. In this episode, Jen and Jill highlight the discrepancies in income and expenses for teachers that unfortunately push them to find additional work and the popular side hustles teachers can take on during the summer.   πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4aicgDM πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 29, 2024 β€’ 1h 2min

How Much to Have Saved For Retirement at 30, 40, & 50

The podcast discusses retirement savings at different ages, challenges traditional savings goals, provides strategies for financial stability, explores average retirement spending trends, addresses retiree debt, offers guidance on retirement savings for individuals in their 20s and 30s, and highlights unique produce delivery services and culinary adventures.
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Mar 26, 2024 β€’ 1h 2min

Living a Low Tox Life Frugally with Alexx Stuart

If you just bought your new spring mattress and discovered the harmful chemicals of having one, this is us telling you that you do not immediately need to buy and swap your new mattress for a no toxin. In this episode, Jen and Jill, together with Alexx, discuss the benefits of reducing toxins in your everyday life and how it intersects with living a frugal life. πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3vgVtSF πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 22, 2024 β€’ 54min

Best Seasonal Grocery Sales

Have you ever missed out on a huge discount sale at your favorite grocery store? This time, we’re not letting you miss out on any sales! No more FOMOs this year, as in this episode, Jen and Jill explore the seasonal sale cycles of groceries and the best times to buy and stock up your pantry! πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3IznkQN  πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Mar 19, 2024 β€’ 54min

Managing Money With ADHD/Neurodivergence

While there’s beauty in your uniqueness, navigating a world yet to be designed for you can be quite challenging. In this episode, Jen and Jill discuss the struggles of a neurodivergent when it comes to personal finance and some helpful tips to manage your money. Flaunt your edge and claim the power you have over the system! πŸŽ™οΈ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/435DXgu πŸ’Œ Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks.https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter πŸ“£ Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ πŸ’Έ Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club πŸ‘‰πŸΌ Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends πŸ’ƒπŸΌ Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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