Frugal and Frivolous

One is more frugal, the other is more frivlolous, together they are the perfect match to talk about family finances, lifestyle choices and tips on spending money. Casey Felix and Jennifer Douma navigate how to balance all.the.things in living a life you love now and later.

Episode 034: Career Changes

This week we're exploring career changes in our 40's and beyond. Once we get past how Frugal processes her frustrations, you'll hear thoughts on why {or, why not} we opt to move in new directions with our work once we've gained some experience and logged some years in the workforce.

09-26
31:30

Episode 033: Relationships

Relationships are the spice of life. Join us as we get into the good, the bad and the honest on this episode.

09-18
21:08

Episode 032: Frugal is 40!

You know Frugal loves her a good birthday month and 40 will go down as one to be beat! Hear how Frugal and Frivolous reversed roles this month and for what Frugal was willing to loosen the purse strings.

09-12
28:59

Episode 031: the Truth

Constructive criticism. This can be such a sensitive topic. Today we're discussing when it may be helpful to pass it along to a friend or loved one and, when it may not. We're also venturing into why we may choose not to share certain things with the people we care about most. One of our most vulnerable episodes to date. We hope you appreciate hearing both sides of the story.

08-01
17:03

Episode 030: Eating Healthy

Jessica Andrew is in the house this week with the top three things we should be doing right now to eat healthier on a budget. Just in time for Summer she shares a great ice cream alternative and has a wealth of healthy meal ideas in her Facebook group, Eat well-Look great-Feel fabulous! Not sure how you'll ever overcome those pesky urges? We are going back to childhood tactics and talking about how to beat them once and for all!

06-07
43:53

Episode 029: Growing Old Gracefully

Have you ever considered Botox or, some other form of cosmetic dermatology? We're talking to Jennifer DeVaughn, PA-C today about all of the options available to us to grow old gracefully. Tune in to get the down and dirty on the processes, prices and timeline for results!

05-31
25:32

Episode 028: Back in the Saddle

After taking a Spring break, Frugal and Frivolous are back! Tune in to hear what they have been up to, where Frivolous has been spending $ and, where Frugal decided to go for her 40th birthday celebration. You might be surprised!

05-22
30:41

Episode 027: Spring Break

Hey, March! 'Tis the season for Spring Break! To properly honor the season, yours truly are taking a little Spring Break from recording. Not to worry, we'll be back in late April and, you'll still get an awesome episode each week. We'll be bringing your our best from the vault and, keeping it current over on social media. Hope you all enjoy a relaxing, restful Spring Break!!

03-07
06:12

Episode 026: For the Love.... of Family and Finance

February flew by and we are now concluding our For the Love series with this important episode on family and finance. No, this is not how you divide the household expenses. This week is all about what happens to the household in the event you are no longer running it. From what documents you need to have in place and when you need them to what happens if you don't, Frugal shares decades of estate planning experience and gently encourages us all to be prepared.

02-27
36:36

Episode 025: For the Love.... of Personal Space!

Are you an introvert? Extrovert? Despite how much personal space we may each need, there's a level at which we all need it. We're talking solo vacations, dining out alone and how to squeeze a little solitude into every day.

02-20
30:36

Episode 024: For the Love.... of Surprise!

Valentine's Day is upon us! Do you love to be surprised? Does your spouse? We're taking opposing views on the matter and, giving you the best and worst of the holiday of love. Tune in for some fun ideas and, some not so great ones too!

02-13
27:25

Episode 023: For the Love.... of Happy Marriages!

For the love..... it is February! To kick off the month of love, we are bringing you our musings on happy marriages. From love languages to financial date night, we are still figuring out this happily married thing but, enjoying the journey!

02-06
28:00

Episode 022: Carry the Message to Garcia - Matt Davis on Balance

As January comes to a close we bring you the male perspective on Balance. Matt Davis returns to share how he maintains balance in his life while running a thriving law practice, raising 5 children with his wife and authoring a new book! In short - 'carry the message to Garcia'. Not familiar with this idea? Matt keeps it simple for us with three key principles. This is an episode you don't want to miss! To pre-order Matt's book, The Art of Preventing Stupid, click here. https://www.amazon.com/Art-Preventing-Stupid-Stronger-Management/dp/1732510210

01-30
27:43

Episode 021: Priorities

What are YOUR priorities? Are they crystal clear to you and those around you through your daily actions and interactions? Frugal sets us straight on how she would like us all to communicate even when the other person is not YOUR priority. Frivolous shares the blessings and curses of being a freebird. And, the quest for balance continues.....

01-23
31:33

Episode 020: Clean Eating, with Starbucks in hand!

We made it to mid-month and are still on fire for having balance in our lives. What better place for balance than in our diet?! Arbonne Area Manager, Lyndsi Landwehr, shares how we can eat clean and have our favorites too! She shares her Starbucks orders, favorite snacks and why clean eating is important even if weight loss is not on your agenda for 2019. For more from Lyndsi - check her out at: https://www.arbonne.com/pws/LyndsiLandwehr/tabs/home.aspx or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lyndsi.jacksonlandwehr.

01-16
46:19

Flash Friday 019: Centering

We continue our conversation about balance this week with a discussion on 'centering'. You know - that one activity you turn to when your world feels a little out of control. The girls each share their go-to and, give a little insight into the world of life coaching!

01-11
08:52

Episode 019: Balance

January is all about balance here at Frugal and Frivolous! As with every new year, we're excited to jump in and improve on all.the.things. Join us has we talk about how to focus our excitement and develop new habits to make those New Year's Resolutions stick.

01-09
24:41

Flash Friday 018: Commit to 3

Frivolous has 'committed' for 2019. Now, she has an app to keep her accountable! Not an app person? No worries - Frugal has you covered with the paper alternative!

01-04
06:32

Episode 018: Happy New Year

It's 2019!! Frugal and Frivolous have chosen their respective words for the new year and are sharing their thoughts on why they chose their words and, what they are looking forward to in 2019! Stick around to the end of this one - Frivolous issues Frugal a challenge and, we want you to share your thoughts about it over on Facebook.

01-02
43:00

Flash Friday 017: New Year's 2019!

Happy New Year! Oh wait, it's not quite New Year's Eve yet. So, what are your plans? Glitz and glam til breakfast?! Game night with your besties?! Frugal and Frivolous share a NYE preference but, come the next morning - they're back to opposites attract!. When will Frugal retire her Frivolous December ways and return to the land of Frugalville??

12-28
08:42

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