FrugalCoast2Coast

It's all well and good to talk about simple ways to save money and live within your budget-but what about when that isn't enough. What about when you are deep in debt and can't see the way out? Jenn of Frugal Upstate and Lynnae of Being Frugal.net talk with JD of Get Rich Slowly about how he overcame $35,000 of debt, his 12 Key Tenets of his "Get Rich Slowly" philosophy, and how anyone can start getting control of their finances and work their way out of debt.

There are 101 (or more) ways you can save money in the kitchen! The more you cook at home, the more money you will save. But that means you need to arrange your kitchen and you life so that cooking at home is easier & more attractive than running through the drive thru or grabbing Take-Out. Join Jenn of Frugal Upstate and Lynnae of Being Frugal.net to talk about inexpensive recipes, a well stocked pantry, tips to make cooking easier, easy meal prep and much much more!

Ahh! Valentines Day! Does showing what's in your heart have to cost an arm and a leg? Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate don't think so. Tune in for some great money saving Valentines Day gifts, crafts & foods! Want to eat out or have a night alone together?? We've got tips for you there too! All ideas are PG-13, and we promise, we won't forget the kiddos either.

Weight loss is another topic that always graces the top of New Years Resolutions. But eating healthy and counting your calories always seems to cost more than eating junk! Join Jenn of Frugal Upstate and Lynnae of Being Frugal.net as they look at all the ways you can work on your weight loss goals without losing weight in your pocketbook! Weight Loss is the final topic in our 4 week New Years Resolution series. If you missed Starting Frugality, Budgeting, and Exercise On A Budget, go back and download them soon!

Fitness expert Jonathan Roche is our very special guest tonight! Every year we vow it, but rarely do we follow up for long-what is it? Why exercise of course! Not only is it hard to find the time and dredge up the willpower, but joining a gym or taking exercise classes can cost a pretty penny! Join Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate as they suggest different ways we can all work more exercise into our weekly routines without spending a fortune!

On most folks list, right after the resolution to save money (see episode 2)comes developing a budget. Join Jenn of Frugal Upstate and Lynnae of Being Frugal.net as we explore the ins and outs of setting, and sticking to, a budget. Or not. . . one of our hosts doesn't use a budget? Tune in to find out who, and why!

With the uncertainty and changes in the economy one of the top New Years Resolutions is to spend less money in 2009. But where to start? Lynnae of Being Frugal.net and Jenn of Frugal Upstate will give you easy, practical steps you can take to get yourself on the road to frugality. Just remember, it's a journey, not a destination!! Read Lynnae's article How to Start Being Frugal and Jenn's take How to Be Frugal Pay Your Bills and Save Money in 10 Easy Steps.

Welcome to Frugal Coast2Coast. This premier episode is a chance for you to learn all about Lynnae of Being Frugal.net & Jenn of Frugal Upstate. You'll hear about their backgrounds, what motivated them to be frugal, what kind of lifestyles they lead now, and how they became experts on Frugal Living and Blogging.