8/18/23 - Friday

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When it comes to discretionary spending, impulse purchases can be our biggest downfall. 👎

That alongside, simply wanting to enjoy life, it can be hard to turn down an item or activity that seems appealing for the sake of saving money.

I (Jill) for one don’t like the feeling of deprivation and especially after a long, taxing week 💆 I certainly don’t want to tell myself ‘no’ to doing something that looks fun.

After all, I’m an adult who worked hard for this money.

Welcome to my inner monologue.

And while it’s true, I am an adult and I do make money, there are some spending decisions that will ultimately benefit me and some spending decisions that are NOT in my best interest.

Deciphering between the 2 is critical.

I have found these questions to be helpful for me in reframing my spending decisions and finding a blueprint for how I choose to manage my resources (including money).

  • “What am I saying ‘yes’ to later if I say ‘no’ now?” 👌

  • Or even better…flip that around: “What am I saying ‘no’ to later if I say ‘yes’ now? 🚫

Saying better ‘yeses’ makes the ‘no’s’ much more manageable, and oftentimes even painless!

Are you earning six figures but still feeling like it's not enough? Our Tuesday episode— What to Do When You Feel Broke With a Six-Figure Income —unpacks this experience and provides valuable insights for improving your financial mindset.

If you’re dreaming of a Disney vacation but concerned about how much it costs, we feel ya. We’ve got a really special interview for you as we interview Lou Mongello about Doing Disney on a Budget. For anyone who has never been, or our friends who go regularly, we've got some money-saving tips to help you experience the magic for less.

Tune in wherever you get podcasts and let us know what you thought of the episode over on our latest Instagram post!

Jill’s picks for a stellar weekend.

✅ Watch This: Hack my Home on Netflix. Love this series for rethinking your current space and what you already have

✅ Listen to This: Carly Rae Jepsen. In honor of Wednesday’s email about lowering our cell phone bills, the singer of ‘Call Me Maybe’ has some other bangers! I am diggin’ her 2022 album (The Loneliest Time) but she did just release a new album!

✅ Read This: The Rabbit Listened (easy find at most libraries) ...because children’s books are adorable. And profound.

✅ Do This: Go Geocaching!! August 19th is literally geocaching day so download the app and get out there and explore!

✅ Meal Plan This: The Modern Proper has curated a thoughtful list of hot dog topping combos. I am personally here for the street corn hot dog.

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