

Frugal Friends Podcast
Jen Smith & Jill Sirianni | Backyard Ventures
Controlling your spending is hard to do. On every episode of Frugal Friends, we'll try to help you gain a little more control on one aspect of the countless directions your money is being pulled toward through frugality and a few laughs. If you're trying to save money, spend less, adopt minimalism, pay off debt or reach financial independence, we think you'll like the show.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 59min
1st Annual Dinner Awards: Best Dinner Recipes to Meal Plan
Did you add meal planning to your new year’s resolutions? Then let’s resolve this together with Jen and Jill as they share everyone’s favorite meal plan recipes, including their own preferences! In this episode, Jen and Jill guide you in creating a 2-week plan of food you want to eat with ingredients you may already have in your home. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3RHfx7U 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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.

Jan 5, 2024 • 59min
How to be Content Without Being Complacent
The hosts explore the concept of contentment as a means to spend less while still striving for personal growth. They discuss the balance between ambition and avoiding constant desire for more, and also touch upon contentment's relationship with values-based spending, earning, and relationships. They emphasize the importance of embracing your current season in life and focusing on what truly brings long-term joy and fulfillment. The chapter also addresses the benefits of gratitude journaling and the sources of true contentment and enjoyment in life.

Jan 2, 2024 • 1h 14min
Deinfluencing Yourself From Social Media with Paige Pritchard
Did you put "avoid any impulse spending" on your New Year’s resolution? Get on board as this episode shares ways to overcome overspending and curate a safe and healthy social media timeline for you! Hear from Jen and Jill, joined by Paige Pritchard, as they unravel the tricky world of social media, de-influencing, and spending mindsets. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/477xLEY 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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.

Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 8min
Best Budgeting Tips For 2024
Time flies by so fast, and we’re already at the end of 2023. Are you having a blast? We’re wrapping up this year with tips on budgeting to gear you up for the coming year. In this episode, Jen and Jill share helpful tips on not just planning your money better but also expanding it! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3RjZw7q 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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.

Dec 26, 2023 • 52min
Frugal Friends Book Club: 4 Minimalism & Simple Living Books to Read in 2024
Need something to freshen up your mind for the coming year? We've got you covered! In this episode, Jen and Jill deliver your requested book genre for the book club, which is all about minimalism, simple living, and cleaning up clutter. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/4awKvbx 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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.

Dec 22, 2023 • 59min
Rich Friend Secrets with Your Rich BFF with Vivian Tu
Picture a rich person. Do you see someone throwing cash while holding champagne on a yacht? A huge mansion with gold-painted door knobs? Let’s change that. In this episode, together with Vivian Tu, Frugal Friends are redefining "wealth," debunking rich people's myths, and instilling social responsibility to define yourself as rich or wealthy. 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3Rl4gK9 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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.

Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 9min
How to Build Relationships in Your 30s (& How They Impact Your Money)
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of building and maintaining relationships in your 30s and how they impact your money. They emphasize the significance of fostering positive friendships and building a frugal culture within your community. The speakers also explore the financial impact of relationships, both online and offline, and provide practical tips for building strong relationships. In addition, they share personal experiences and important lessons learned about relationships and finances in their 30s.

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Dec 15, 2023 • 59min
Our Favorite Budgeting Apps (& The Ones to Avoid!)
Discover the best and worst budgeting apps as the hosts explore alternatives to Mint. They discuss recommendations from the Mint Reddit community and highlight top apps like You Need a Budget (YNAB) and Personal Capital. They also dive into the features of the Quicken Simplify and Monarch budgeting apps, and compare YNAB and Monarch. The episode includes a lightning round on budgeting and personal budgeting methods.

Dec 12, 2023 • 48min
The Multiple Forms of Capital to Earn & Build Wealth with Laura Oldanie
Laura Oldanie, an expert on building wealth and permaculture, discusses the multiple forms of capital to earn and invest in. Topics include redefining wealth beyond financial capital, exploring alternative wealth building methods, and the importance of utilizing non-monetary resources in building resiliency.

Dec 8, 2023 • 1h 3min
What are Mutual Funds & What do they Cost?
Advocating for yourself is your biggest weapon in managing your money, especially in investing. You might be confused with the different types of funds, so in this episode, Jen and Jill discuss mutual funds for you to be able to advocate for yourself with little to no help from advisors or experts! 🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/3SNruLm 💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📑 Get our FREE Modern Frugal Living eBook here! https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/ebook 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 💸 Check out our monthly challenge community http://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/club 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 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.