256: Values-Based Holiday Spending with Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni

256: Values-Based Holiday Spending with Jen Smith and Jill Sirianni

Author: Cloud10 November 24, 2024 Duration: 45:49
I am so excited to welcome back co-hosts of the Frugal Friends Podcast - Jen Smith (personal finance expert) and Jill Sirianni (social worker) here on Minimal-ish to talk about all things values-based spending during the holiday season. Around here, we are no stranger to intentional living in many areas of our lives, including our spending habits. I absolutely loved this conversation because Jen and Jill bring such an incredibly gentle yet practical approach to navigating holiday budgeting with that same level of intention we strive for in our day to day life.  Links from this episode: Frugal Friends Podcast Frugal Friends Website  Frugal Friends on Instagram Pre-order “Buy What You Love Without Going Broke” More episodes with Frugal Friends: Jen of Frugal Friends on Minimal-ish Podcast: Simple Habit Shifts to Help You Become Debt Free & Reach Financial Goals with Jen Smith Desirae on Frugal Friends Podcast: Letting Go of Material Possessions to Save Money w/ Desirae Endres More episodes on this topic: Episode 215: Values-Based, Deprivation-Free Budgeting + A Conversation on Comparison with Alli Williams Episode 168: Simple Ways to Start Changing Your Shopping Habits (Bring Less into Your Home) Episode 167: Simplifying "Sticking to" your Budget + Tips for Your Grocery Budget Woes with Carly of Debt Free Mom Sponsors: MeUndies: Check out the brand new MeUndies Kids line today. To get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, go to MeUndies.com/minimalish, and enter promo code minimalish. Born Shoes: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full price shoes when you use my promo code, MINIMALISH. Manscaped: Get 20% off + free shipping with the code MINIMALISH at manscaped.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by Desirae Endres, Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood explores what it means to carve out a purposeful life when your days are full of family, responsibilities, and the constant clutter of modern living. This isn't about stark white walls or counting possessions, but a practical, compassionate conversation for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the noise. Each episode feels like a thoughtful chat with a friend who gets it, tackling the real-world application of minimalist principles within the beautiful chaos of parenting, work, and personal growth. You'll hear honest discussions about managing a household budget with intention, finding moments for self-care without guilt, and redefining what "enough" means for your family. The podcast digs into how these ideas shape our relationships with our kids, our partners, and our own sense of self, moving beyond theory into the lived experience. It’s for those who love the idea of living with less but need a flexible, realistic approach that makes room for sippy cups and sentimental mess. Tune in for a grounded perspective that values progress over perfection, offering actionable ideas and genuine encouragement for your own journey. This is a space where intentional living meets the everyday, acknowledging that a meaningful life is often beautifully minimal-ish.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood
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265: Monthly Experiment #1: Healthier Habits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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264: Disconnecting to Reconnect with Carlos Whittaker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:46
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262: A 2025 Preview + Monthly "Experiments" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:32
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261: Minimalism Story: Smart Phone to Flip Phone with Abby Brennan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:08
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260: Tidying Up Your Life with Tyler Moore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:53
I’m so excited to kick off 2025 with having special guest Tyler Moore, also known as “Tidy Dad” on social media, back on the show. Today we are talking about our shared experience of the post-holiday chaos and navigating…
259: The Yearly Reflection and Goal Setting Episode [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:44
I'm here with a yearly reflection and goal-setting episode! I've kept this one mostly short and sweet, focusing on how we can reflect on how far we've come this year as we set goals that truly matter to us. Sponsors: LMN…