The Frugal Fit Spouses analyze the spending habits of a family of 8 with a comfortable income. Christine and Dave provide insight and guidance to help the family meet their goals of paying off their house, saving for college for 6 kids, and traveling to see family. DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6 . Follow Christine! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/frugalfitmom Instagram: @frugalfitmom6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christin...
Apr 04, 2023•31 min
Christine sits down with Cas from Clutterbug to discuss everything from decluttering and home organization to bad karaoke and late-night snacking. The Youtube moms laugh A LOT (and you will too!) but also explore important topics such as anxiety, living with a scarcity mindset, the similarities between fitness and organizing a home, and how maintaining small habits can lead to big life changes. DM your questions and ideas for future podcast episodes to Christine on Instagram @frugalfitmom6 . Fol...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 24 min
This week, the Frugal Fit Spouses dive into the budget of a young family with no savings and the goal of becoming a single-income household. Christine and Dave emphasize how growing the family’s income and adjusting expenses like life insurance can lead to big results. 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 Web...
Mar 21, 2023•18 min
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: ...
Mar 15, 2023•47 min
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 We...
Mar 07, 2023•43 min
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 Web...
Feb 28, 2023•43 min
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 Inst...
Feb 21, 2023•34 min
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/Pre...
Feb 07, 2023•48 min
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...
Jan 31, 2023•18 min
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...
Jan 24, 2023•32 min
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 1...
Jan 17, 2023•26 min
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...
Jan 10, 2023•29 min
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 ht...
Jan 03, 2023•39 min
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....
Dec 27, 2022•38 min
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 Ex...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 8 min
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 ...
Dec 06, 2022•32 min
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...
Nov 29, 2022•23 min
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.youtu...
Nov 22, 2022•39 min
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 ...
Nov 15, 2022•24 min
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 associat...
Nov 08, 2022•14 min
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 cont...
Nov 01, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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. (2...
Oct 25, 2022•14 min
Parenting a forgetful teenager? This one is for you. In this episode, we discuss helpful tips as you help your teenager transition into adulthood. References: Becky. (2020, November 5). The absent-minded teen: "someone stole part of My Kid's Brain" . Parenthetical. Retrieved September 8, 2022, from https://parenthetical.wisc.edu/2013/05/06/the-absent-minded-teen-someone-stole-part-of-my-kids-brain/ Pearlman, C. (2021, August 11). How to help your forgetful teenager get it together - your Teen Ma...
Oct 18, 2022•15 min
Feeding your family is hard work, and picky kids or spouses can make the task even more of a challenge. In this episode, Christine and Dave discuss their experience dealing with picky eaters and share their tips to help make mealtime easier for everyone. This episode is brought to you by My Frugal Family Mini Cookbook , available at https://frugalfitmom.com/shop. References: Synkowski, EC. The Consistency Podcast . https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-consistency-project/id1515808276?uo=4...
Oct 11, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
