Episodes

  • Frugality Has Never Been More Important
    Nov 29 2022

    Keynote speaker and well-being consultant Leanne Spencer discusses the importance of frugality (and why that doesn't mean what you might think).

    Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Looking for more information about living a frugal life? We've recently talked about mortgages, inflation, Black Friday, and rain barrels.

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    8 mins
  • How to Avoid Burnout with Leanne Spencer
    Nov 22 2022

    Keynote speaker and well-being consultant Leanne Spencer shares practical tips about how to avoid burnout. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. 

    Spending more time in your backyard? Check out our suggestions for easy (and frugal) backyard projects.

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    15 mins
  • How to Make the Most of Retirement with Madonna Hanna
    Nov 1 2022

    Some people worry they won't know what to do during retirement. That's not the case for Madonna Hanna. At 67 years old, she's more active than ever.

    Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals.

    Related: Check out our recent interview about the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement.

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    19 mins
  • Frugal Food: Cheap Healthy Meals with Lynne Bowman
    Oct 18 2022

    Lynne Bowman, author of Brownies for Breakfast: A Cookbook for Diabetics and the People Who Love Them, talks with Jim about the frugal joy of cooking at home. Recipes included!

    Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media @frugallivingpod on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin. Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals.

    Looking for more frugal tips and tricks? We recently discussed how supply chain disruptions could result in much better Black Friday deals and the best Prime Day deals we expect every year.

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    17 mins
  • Skip the Restaurant, Eat at Home
    Oct 4 2022

    In this episode of Frugal Living, inspirational chef Tina McDermott shares her enthusiasm for home cooking. We discuss practical recipes, including a $10 dish that takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. 

    Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us at FrugalLivingPod on TikTok and Insta. We also look for discounts on the things we love. This year, that means we checked out the latest indoor Halloween decorations and deals on outdoor Halloween decorations. Plus, we talked about how to pay less for streaming services.

    Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals.

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    16 mins
  • How to Save the Planet
    Sep 27 2022

    Continuing our conversation from Grow Your Own National Park, Professor Douglas Tallamy describes how to make an ecological impact in your own backyard with specific, frugal advice. He also shares memorable tips from Bringing Nature Home, his book about the importance of native plants to native wildlife.

    Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals.

    Looking for more ways to improve the food web outside your house? Learn everything you need to know about rain barrels, including the truth about whether it's legal to collect your own rainwater.

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    19 mins
  • Grow Your Own National Park with Douglas Tallamy
    Sep 20 2022

    Professor Douglas Tallamy talks with Jim about the Homegrown National Park movement, which invites everyone to contribute to local conservation efforts. The conversation centers on what regular people can do to protect their local environments. . . and what it means when many people share the same effort.

    Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.

    Find the full show notes, including a transcript of the Grow Your Own National Park show, at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals. Looking for more ways to save the world? Learn everything you need to know about rain barrels, so you can save your water instead of paying someone to take it away.

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    20 mins
  • How to Organize Like a Pro
    Sep 13 2022

    How does a professional organizer approach clutter? On this episode of Frugal Living, we talked with Phaedra Studt about physical (and digital) organization, entrepreneurship, and frugality.

    Want to join the Frugal Living podcast community? You can find us on social media: TikTok and Insta. We also look for discounts on the things we love. This year, that means we checked out the latest indoor Halloween decorations and deals on outdoor Halloween decorations. Plus, we talked about how to pay less for streaming services.

    Find the full show notes for How to Organize Like a Pro at Frugal.fm. Frugal Living is brought to you by Brad's Deals.

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    20 mins