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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.

Frugal Friends Podcast

At some point, many of us will face a reality we didn’t plan for: helping our parents financially. Whether it’s covering bills, helping with housing, or stepping into a caregiving role, almost no one is talking about how to prepare for it. In this episode, Jen and Jill share their personal experiences and break down what you need to know before it becomes a crisis.

🎙️ Get full show notes here!

https://bit.ly/ffpcareforthem 

📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 

💌 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

📣 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You Might Have to Support Your Parents… Here’s What to Do

The beauty of simplicity is often overlooked. And having more can make it feel like you have it all, but really, it often makes life more complicated. With less, you are free to focus on what truly matters. Jen and Jill revisit a listener's favorite on the research behind these concepts and share how embracing them can help you spend less, stress less, and save more.

🎙️ Get full show notes here!

https://bit.ly/ffpsimplicity

📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 

💌 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

📣 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Simplify Your Life to Save More Money

Frugal people have figured out how to protect their savings without falling for marketing that sells an identity instead of real value. Jen and Jill dives into the “manufactured convenience,” subscription creep, AI upsells, and performative wellness that frugal people ARE NOT falling for this year! 

🎙️ Get full show notes here!

https://bit.ly/ffpfrugalnobuy2026

📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 

💌 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

📣 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21 Things Frugal People Don't Buy in 2026

Goal achievement isn’t linear and it takes a good amount of determination to push through, therefore today’s episode is a good mid-year reality check. Jen and Jill once again explore the power of mindset shifts, providing practical advice to help you not only set but successfully stick to your financial goals throughout the year.

🎙️ Get full show notes here!

https://bit.ly/ffpstickwithgoals

📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 

💌 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

📣 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Stick With Your Big Financial Goals

Have you ever bought something and instantly regretted it? Like “why did I spend THAT much on THIS?” Today we’re diving into real stories of buyer’s remorse, from real people not influencers or gurus trying to sell you something. We’re hearing everything from big purchases to everyday spending mistakes.

🎙️ Get full show notes here!

https://bit.ly/ffpbuyerremorse

📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 

💌 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

📣 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

People Share What They REGRET Purchasing | Buyer's Remorse

When you think about your life and ask, “Am I happy with how things are? Am I content with the life I have right now?” Do you say yes? It’s tough to figure out what’s just right for us without settling and feeling too complacent. We want to keep moving forward. In this episode, Jen and Jill walk us into the journey of contentment and share ways to use it as a tool to spend less and with intentionality.

🎙️ Get full show notes here!

https://bit.ly/ffphowtobecontent

📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 

💌 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

📣 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to be Content Without Being Complacent

Let’s take a look at the habits and mindsets that helped people thrive through some of history’s toughest times. In this episode, Jen and Jill share lessons from the 1920s and beyond that can help us push back against a century of overconsumption marketing and rethink what it means to live well with less.

🎙️ Get full show notes here!

https://bit.ly/ffpgreatdepressionskills 

📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 

💌 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

📣 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frugal Living Tips From The Great Depression

We’re already past the halfway point of the year, and a lot has happened. If your budget feels a little messy, July is the perfect time for a reset. In this episode, Jen and Jill break down everything you need to plan for this month so you can spend intentionally without making budgeting feel restrictive.

🎙️ Get full show notes here!

https://bit.ly/ffpjulybudgetkit

📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 

💌 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

📣 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Budget For July | Monthly Spending Tips

The baby isn’t born yet, and somehow the spending has already surpassed what could have gone toward years of their upbringing. Today, we're talking about how welcoming a baby has turned into a full-blown financial event. From over-the-top gender reveals and extravagant baby showers to outrageously expensive baby shower gifts, we're diving into some of the wildest examples social media has to offer.

🎙️ Get full show notes here!

https://bit.ly/ffpbabyshower 

📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 

💌 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

📣 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unhinged Baby Showers + Gender Reveals = Broke Parents

There are countless side hustles out there, but not all of them are worth your time. We've tried enough of them to know which ones deliver and which ones don't. In this episode, we're breaking down the side hustles we'd actually do again—and the ones we'd gladly leave behind.

🎙️ Get full show notes here!

https://bit.ly/ffpfavsidehustles

📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke

https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/ 

💌 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

📣 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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to Stick With Your Big Financial Goals

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