Frugal Fit Mom

In this week's episode, Christine interviews Marybeth from The At What Cost Blog on her life as a mother, minimalist, and Youtuber. Christine and Marybeth discuss laundry systems, decluttering, faith, living life to the fullest, music, books, and of course, food.  DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinethefrugalfitmom Website: www.frugalfitmom.com Check out Marybeth! Youtube: At What Cost Instagram: @theatwhatcostblog Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042793158260 Website: www.theatwhatcostblog.com References: Dawn the Minimal Mom https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMinimalMom?app=desktop Comer, John Mark. Live No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace https://www.amazon.com/Live-No-Lies-Recognize-Sabotage/dp/0525653120 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

Transitioning from two incomes into a single-income household. Christine and Dave's advice centers on the family’s major money goals of saving for retirement, setting up their kids for college, and paying off preexisting debts. How do we gain financial security while also finding the freedom to live on one income instead of two? DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References: Daves Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps - Take Control Of Your Money https://www.ramseysolutions.com/dave-ramsey-7-baby-steps?gclid=CjwKCAiA9NGfBhBvEiwAq5vSyysiayIdJPMaYQLXJIjxIzwtPo3-RnvY9E-vY-Z_JUlAayLxSol09RoC_z8QAvD_BwE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

Christine sits down with Dawn The Minimal Mom to discuss minimalism and motherhood. Both moms provide advice and insight from their own decluttering journeys to communicate how having fewer material items can positively impact your mental wellness and your family’s day to day. DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Facebook: www.facebook.com/christinethefrugalfitmom Website: www.frugalfitmom.com Check out Dawn! Youtube: The Minimal Mom Instagram: @the.minimal.mom Facebook: www.facebook.com/minimalmom/ Website: www.theminimalmom.com References: That Awkward Mom Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/thatawkwardmom Clutterbug Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@Clutterbug The Rachel Cruze Show Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/rachelcruze THE WADS Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRw5sR-ZubiAr3Dxh_sJ64w Foley, Lucy. The Guest List. https://www.amazon.com/Guest-List-Novel-Lucy-Foley/dp/0062868934 Silk, Danny. Keep Your Love On. https://www.amazon.com/Keep-Your-Love-Connection-Communication/dp/0988499231 TerKeurst, Lisa. Forgiving What you Can’t Forget. https://www.amazon.com/Forgiving-What-You-Cant-Forget/dp/0718039874 Nagoski, Amelia. Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle. https://www.amazon.com/Burnout-Secret-Unlocking-Stress-Cycle/dp/198481706X Eldredge, John. Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad. https://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Life-Back-John-Eldredge-audiobook/dp/B07TYRP8WX/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAiAxvGfBhB-EiwAMPakqrilzvo6fJQ3J1Yz82nIDSeshV9K-nu4B6NKsAK6WJK2jMzTp3W_qhoCHTcQAvD_BwE&hvadid=408371483734&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9061089&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9082852779221880215&hvtargid=kwd-864208154532&hydadcr=7635_9903235&keywords=john+eldredge+get+your+life+back&qid=1677530448&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

In this episode of Budget Breakdown, the Frugal Fit Spouses analyze the budget of a single mom with two kids struggling to make ends meet in spite of her incredible work ethic. Christine and Dave provide tips on consolidating debt, making car payments, cutting spending on groceries, and choosing the right job in hopes of getting this family into a more comfortable financial situation and out of unsafe living conditions.  DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References: Ramsey, Dave. How to Get Out of Debt With the Debt Snowball Plan. Ramsey Solutions. (2022, July 18). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

You asked, Christine and Dave answered. In this episode, the Frugal Fit Spouses answer your questions about mom guilt, raising sassy kids, communication, keeping it fresh, hiking, national parks, parenting without guilt, their very thrifty wedding, and more. DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References: Frugal Fit Mom's Food Storage/Prepper Playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e42ImOm6vLM&list=PLrnEhJ2EIajXg1fUrJendI2OzYTiAGdSa Dave Ramsey's The Total Money Makeover https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/the-total-money-makeover-by-dave-ramsey Dealing with Picky Eaters Podcast Episode https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dealing-with-picky-eaters-toddlers-teenagers-and-adults/id1649201934?i=1000582304641 Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Heart-Successful-Strategies-Basketball/dp/0446676780 The Singletrack Sampler https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUGBBnxQYezwJM9wi3F-Lg Joshua Weissman https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBEbMKI1eCcejTtmI32UEw Porter MTB https://www.youtube.com/c/PorterMTB?app=desktop --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

Christine and Dave are back for another episode of Budget Breakdown! In this episode, the Frugal Fit Spouses examine the budget of a family of 3 with a comfortable income, focusing on how planning for the future can lead to peace of mind and security. Join us as we talk about emergency funds, retirement accounts, and other ways to be smart with money. This is a dream salary for a lot of families, how can we make this dream salary work for us, instead being a slave to debts.  DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References: Ramsey, Dave. How to Get Out of Debt With the Debt Snowball Plan. Ramsey Solutions. (2022, July 18). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

In this week's episode, Christine and Dave discuss the highs and lows of hiking with kids as they respond to a listener's question about exploring national parks as a family. DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

The Frugal Fit Spouses are back with another Budget Breakdown! In this episode, Christine and Dave analyze the budget of a young family struggling to pay down their crippling student loan debt.  DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References: Ramsey, Dave. How to Get Out of Debt With the Debt Snowball Plan. Ramsey Solutions. (2022, July 18). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

With all the stresses of everyday existence, cultivating an adventurous lifestyle may seem difficult, expensive, or even impossible. In this episode, the Frugal Fit Spouses explain the benefits of getting outdoors and provide advice on how you too can bring more adventure into the lives of your family.  DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References: AllTrails App  https://www.alltrails.com Trailforks App https://www.trailforks.com/apps/map/ Ben Bergeron "Chasing Excellence" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-excellence/id1170629044 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

In this episode, Christine sits down with Mindy of See Mindy Mom to chat about YouTube, motherhood, musicals, and much more. DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6 and don't forget to leave a review! Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com Check out Mindy! Youtube: See Mindy Mom Instagram: @seemindymom References: Cash Jordan https://www.youtube.com/@CashJordan Nerd of the Rings https://www.youtube.com/c/NerdoftheRings Upon Friar Review https://www.youtube.com/@UponFriarReview Jen Chapin https://www.youtube.com/@jen-chapin This Crazy Life https://www.youtube.com/@ThisCrazyLife Marnie Goldberg https://www.youtube.com/@MsGoldgirl Dude Perfect https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRijo3ddMTht_IHyNSNXpNQ Riordan, Rick. Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One. Hyperion Books, 2006. Messenger, Shannon. Keeper of the Lost Cities. Aladdin, 2013. Aveyard, Victoria. The Red Queen. Simon & Schuster, 2015. Roth, Veronica. Divergent. HarperCollins, 2011. Goff, Bob. Everybody Always. Nelson Books, 2018. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

You asked, Christine and Dave answered. In this episode, the Frugal Fit Spouses talk parenting, budgeting, and snacking.  DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References Carnegie, Dale. How to Win Friends and Influence People. Simon & Schuster. New York, Simon & Schuster, originally published 1936. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

Christine and Dave are back for another Budget Breakdown! In this episode, the Frugal Fit Spouses use their financial prowess to analyze the spending habits of an anonymous family of 5. DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

This week Christine joined The Everything and More Podcast with Tyler Martin to discuss finding success and fighting the self-doubt that comes along with it.  DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com Resources: Everything and More Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-and-more-with-tyler-martin/id1439501330 The Joe Rogan Experience: https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk Lex Fridman Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lex-fridman-podcast/id1434243584  MrBeast: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrBeast6000 Rich Roll Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rich-roll-podcast/id582272991 Christine's "Weird Things I Don't Buy" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGYA4z6pswk Dave Ramsay: https://www.ramseysolutions.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

Christine set a huge goal for herself and she is TERRIFIED (and excited!). In this episode, Dave joins Christine to give her some tips on how to tackle this upcoming event. DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References Chasing Excellence Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-excellence/id1170629044 The Rich Roll Podcast https://www.richroll.com/all-episodes/ Dave's video on last year's race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdeEMA_V7x0 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

Many parents dream of cheering on their kids from the sidelines, but is there a way to guarantee your children will end up athletic? In this episode, Christine and Dave explain why they're more focused on raising healthy, active adults instead of athletes.  Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

In this week’s episode, Christine sits down with fellow Youtuber and working mom, Jen Chapin, to discuss content creation, motherhood, and everything in between. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com Check out Jen! Youtube: Jen Chapin Instagram: @jenchapin Website: www.jenchapin.net Meal Planning Course: www.jenchapin.net/offers/APFY2ub6/checkout References: Zachary Michael www.youtube.com/c/ZacharyMichael/videos SYD and MACKY www.youtube.com/c/SYDandMACKY McCurdy, Jeanette. I'm Glad My Mom Died. Simon & Schuster, 9 Aug 2022.  Fox, Michael J. No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality. Flatiron Books, 17 Nov 2020.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

You asked; Christine (and Dave!) answered. In this episode, the Frugal Fit Spouses answer your questions on everything from getting older to winning the lottery. DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References Top 7 Family Hikes in Yellowstone NP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-11ANuS90&t=6s AllTrails App  https://www.alltrails.com Matt's Off Road Recovery https://www.youtube.com/c/MattsOffRoadRecovery Berm Peak Express https://www.youtube.com/c/BermPeakExpress The Singletrack Sampler https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUGBBnxQYezwJM9wi3F-Lg SYD and MACKY https://www.youtube.com/c/SYDandMACKY Chasing Excellence https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chasing-excellence/id1170629044 The Letter - KSL Podcasts https://kslpodcasts.com/podcast/the-letter/ The Rich Roll Podcast https://www.richroll.com/all-episodes/ The Tim Ferriss Show https://tim.blog/podcast/ The Daily Stoic Podcast https://dailystoic.com/podcast/ The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/id1474245040 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

With grocery prices higher than ever, it can feel impossible to feed your family healthy meals while staying within your budget. In this episode, Christine provides four quick and easy tips to help you and your family live your best healthy, frugal lives. Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References: Jen Chapin's Meal Planning Course https://www.jenchapin.net/offers/APFY2ub6/checkout Ducrot, Pauline, et al. Meal planning is associated with food variety, diet quality and body weight status in a large sample of French adults. 2017 Feb 2. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5288891/ How can I eat more nutrient-dense foods? 2022 July 21. American Heart Association, Empowered to Serve. https://www.empoweredtoserve.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/nutrition-basics/how-can-i-eat-more-nutrient-dense-foods 10 Expert Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget. 2022 July 9. Thinhydro. http://thinhydro.world/category/tips-and-tricks/ Loria, Kevin. Staying safe with frozen fruits and veggies. 2022 Mar 25. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2022/03/28/frozen-fruits-veggies-nutrition/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

Dealing with debt can feel like an uphill battle, but there are steps you came take to ensure progress and keep yourself motivated. In this episode, Christine and Dave pull from their own debt-free journey as they tackle the debt and budget of a struggling family of seven. They break down the budget line by line and suggest possible areas to cut back or tighten the bootstraps. Breaking down the budget and seeing it as numbers instead of emotions is a strategy for getting your spending under control so that you can live within your means.  Follow Christine! Youtube: Frugal Fit Mom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Website: www.frugalfitmom.com References: Ramsey, Dave. How to Get Out of Debt With the Debt Snowball Plan. Ramsey Solutions. (2022, July 18). https://www.ramseysolutions.com/debt/get-out-of-debt-with-the-debt-snowball-plan?gclid=CjwKCAjw4c-ZBhAEEiwAZ105RchA5AybiyC7GgYHStGVTioePSsfgQIF7Q6pmV6UK8vCZmlPHJIi3BoCzYcQAvD_BwE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support

A successful day starts with a successful morning. In this episode, we discuss how you can conquer your day by establishing a morning routine.  Want to try Rakuten? Check it out here: https://www.rakuten.com/r/FOS010?eeid=28187 Morning Routine Tips 1. Do not touch your phone. 2. Move your body. 3. Shower & Dress 4. Eat protein & fat 5. Wait to check your email until after lunch. References: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain: https://amzn.to/3rKsP70 YouTube. (2019). If You Want to Change the World, Start Off by Making Your Bed. YouTube. Retrieved September 7, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NudLfyl2cXc . Arlinghaus KR, Johnston CA. The Importance of Creating Habits and Routine. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2018 Dec 29;13(2):142-144. doi: 10.1177/1559827618818044. PMID: 30800018; PMCID: PMC6378489.Are you setting yourself up for success from the very start of the day? [study]. Are You Setting Yourself Up for Success From the Very Start of the Day? [Study] | Cinch Home Services. (2021, July 16). Retrieved September 7, 2022, from https://www.cinchhomeservices.com/view-blog/-/blogs/morning-routines-to-set-you-up-for-success --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frugalfitmom/support