Planning Your Spending with Jen Smith EP 227

Planning Your Spending with Jen Smith EP 227

Author: Sarah Hart-Unger December 2, 2024 Duration: 34:06
In today's episode, Sarah kicks off an "organizing special topics" series with Jen Smith, cohost of the Frugal Friends podcast and author of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke, out this January. Sarah and Jen chat intentionality around spending, saving, and how to tackle both short- and long-term financial goals. Get inspired to think about budgeting in a different way by focusing on spending on what matters, not deprivation. Sarah is releasing Planning By Season! Find out more at theshubox.com/courses (or check out details in the December newsletter - visit theshubox.com/newsletter to subscribe!) Episode Sponsors: Jenni Kayne: Check out their amazing gifts, from candles to their iconic sweaters . Visit jennikayne.com; listeners get 15% off your first order when you use code PLANS at checkout. PrepDish: Visit PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. MasterClass: Give the gift of learning this season! Visit masterclass.com/bestlaidplans to learn more and find active discounts! Cozy Earth: Sheets, pajamas and more in the most amazing fabric. Visit cozyearth.com/plans and use exclusive 40%+ off code PLANS to give the gift of luxury this holiday season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world that often feels chaotic, the simple act of putting pen to paper can be a radical act of intention. Best Laid Plans explores that very impulse, delving into the human desire to organize our time, our tasks, and our thoughts. Host Sarah Hart-Unger brings a uniquely grounded perspective to these conversations; as a practicing physician, a mother of three, and a seasoned podcast creator, her life is a living laboratory for different planning systems. This isn't just a show about buying the perfect notebook, though you'll certainly hear thoughtful reviews. It's about the philosophies behind our calendars and to-do lists, and how those frameworks shape our days and ambitions. Each episode feels like a chat with a deeply knowledgeable friend, one who understands that our systems must serve our messy, real lives. You'll find discussions that range from practical techniques for managing professional projects to the cultural significance of journaling, all filtered through Sarah's appreciation for both analog tools and digital efficiency. The podcast regularly features interviews with experts who examine productivity from psychological, artistic, and sociological angles, moving beyond simple hacks. It’s for anyone who has ever found solace in a list or wondered if there’s a better way to navigate their obligations and goals. By listening to this podcast, you join a community considering how the structures we create-or abandon-fundamentally influence our sense of accomplishment and well-being.
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10 Quirky Planning Habits that Might Work for You! EP 253 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:00
In today's episode, Sarah welcomes listeners into summer (and southern hemisphere listeners into winter!). Then, she shares 10 less common (possibly quirky!) planning habits that work for her, from her tracking methods t…
Monthly Planning Rhythms + Completist Mini-Review EP 252 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:47
Today's episode is dedicated to monthly planning rhythms! Sarah discusses why the monthly planning level can be a challenging one, but then provides reasons to try giving it some attention! Elements Discussed: - Ways to…
Spring Planner Releases + Thinking About Summer EP 246 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:14
In today's episode, Sarah reflects on where we are in the year and offers encouragement and ideas to help you start thinking through summer. She also provides an overview of some fun planner releases for spring, includin…