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[@2SisterBees]

Every day is a new opportunity to change how you handle your finances. Start today! 🤩

[@barbieamica2023]

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[@marybaker8061]

❤❤ you're always right!!

[@meganwilson1945]

I LOVE that you budget for you pup! 💖🐾🐾💖

[@libbysworld7649]

I care that your finances are what they are now and came from a mess. Just like me. That makes you relatable. That makes me not alone. I appreciate you!

[@2SisterBees]

Thanks so much! 💛 When I was editing that- I was like, “oh your tone sounds kinda mean” but there was no way I was re- filming 😂😂

[@TheKidchaser]

Six sister Hawaiian Meatball in the instant pot, my whole family loves it. I love their recipes.

[@tammya3140]

Paid off the credit card yesterday....Thank you GOD!!! and thank you 2Sisterbees! Now my snowball can roll towards my car loan.❄

[@2SisterBees]

Oh yesssss!!!!!!!!! That is so so so awesome!!! I love when you guys share these accomplishments! 💛💛💛

[@makeanddohandmade]

Congrats!!❤🎉

[@tammya3140]

@@makeanddohandmade Thank you....its been a long time coming....and I never want to see that card again....I would rather suffer without than suffer in debt!

[@Karen-nc7do]

Your advice has motivated me to increase my savings and watch my spending! I don't deprive myself but don't overdo my spending! Thank you!!😊

[@CashBudgetRetiree]

Here ya go, Jenn - my Meal Plan for next week... BREAKFASTS - Slice of Banana Nut Bread - Hard Boiled Egg - Mozzarella Cheese Stick - Coffee (Same thing every day. It's easy before I go substitute teach.) LUNCHES - Leftovers from Dinners - Banana with Peanut Butter DINNERS - Chili & Cornbread - Hamburger + Veggies - Bacon & Egg Breakfast Burritos (yes, for dinner) There ya go, dear Jenn.

[@2SisterBees]

Hey! I love that, Valerie!!! Would you believe Jason is making scrambled eggs and toast right now for us - for dinner?! 🍳🥚

[@CashBudgetRetiree]

@@2SisterBees I love it! Fellow "Breakfast for Dinner" lovers! We are kindred spirits! Jenn, did you know I had 17 No Spend Days in June and 19 No Spend Days in July? Yep. I did!

[@bsobreezy]

I'm going to meal plan this week! Eating out is our biggest budget buster. Thank you for all the tips you give they are so helpful and encouraging!

[@2SisterBees]

I’m so glad to hear that. Jason has already starting planning out meals for the weekend. So cute! 💙🤩

[@yesenia3491]

Happy Friday 🎉🎉🎉

[@PP-mj2io]

Adorable pup❤😂

[@BudgetRx]

I love Uhtred so much. Whenever you talk about him, I imagine him as this proud, spoiled prince lounging on a purple velvet pillow with gold tassels, refusing to make eye contact with us peasants. We need more of him :D

[@mopow101]

Happy Friday 🥰🥰🥳🥳🥳🎉

[@gretchenzalenski7539]

❤ watching

[@jus4wd]

Ok I'm doing it! Starting my recipe book.

[@tammystafford4489]

Yes Jen I am going to do this

[@lauraburleson4783]

Poor pup....he needs a job. Can't be cute and mooch....haha. But seriously, our daschund Dash is just as expensive. He does the allergy shot as well. Definitely is needed.

[@sparklinbudgets]

Jen I want to THANK you so much for changing my mindset on spending. I had a huge expense I was not expecting this month and because I've been more contentious with my spending I actually had the money without digging into my property tax fund, like you my husband and I are in massive credit card debt and I want to get us out of it. I've been putting money into sinking funds to pay off that debt and I can't wait until it finally is paid completely off. I'm also working towards saving 1 month ahead for our bills and little by little it will happen. Your videos have helped me so so much

[@vickiehopkins13-tm2sl]

Haha, 😂 so funny you brought out the recipe binder, after I spent two hours today looking for a dip recipe a neighbor gave me a couple months back! Why didn’t I just put it in my recipe binder…? I do have one, I guess I should utilize it!

[@babyangel11250]

Yes Jenn I’m doing it 🫶🏼👍👍🫶🏼🙏

[@BohemianGoddess323]

Yes Jenn! I'm doing the mini challenge with you this week. Life hit hard this past week and I ended up spending way too much on take-out. This mini challenge will definitely help me get back on track.

[@treasuredlifestyle]

I'm in for the personal challenge and the 30-day No Spend on Take-Out Food.

[@brendaplans1992]

Hey Jenn. I am with you on the personal mini challenge this week! I am going to go to the cards of recipes that I had received when I was doing Every Plate years ago as some of those recipes were really good. Good luck!!

[@moneywithjustliving5258]

Good Morning, watching with my Sunday Coffee.

[@2SisterBees]

Hello! ☀️ Today’s video will be live in 5 minutes! 💛

[@marybaker8061]

❤❤ hey hey, finally going back to see this one. I havent seen them so need to know the challenges.

[@marybaker8061]

❤❤ loving all the love for the doggie. Gosh, stuff is expensive!

[@marybaker8061]

❤❤ Glas you went ahead to readjust your biggest expenses with the doggie.

[@marybaker8061]

❤❤ you should always do your math for weeks per month at 4.3 .... we use that to calculate paychecks as it's more accurate.

[@marybaker8061]

❤❤ awwwww what a baby!

[@marybaker8061]

❤❤ 😂😂 spent some spend day money well

[@conniekelly-hl5qr]

Hello Jenn, He is so cute. I like the way you do your Receipts. I have been looking into meal planning. i am ready.

[@melanierodriguez2139]

Hey Jenn! I’ve been doing the personal challenge for quite a while now! Maybe for around 2 months and it truly does save you money!!! Happy Saturday god bless you guys! 💛

[@MommaJs-tz2uz]

My Grandma too loved Taste of Home and I love it. Thank you for the great tips and I am currently paying off debt. Three cards paid off already and 3 more next month. You are truly an inspiration!

[@2SisterBees]

Wow! Wow! Wow! A “Wow” for EACH of your paid off credit cards!!! Yay!!! That’s awesome! 🙌💛

[@wilmaakastitchedbyjean3679]

I have been meal planning the last 2 weeks and will be doing it from now on

[@luannculhane8878]

I have a special envelope for visits to our son and when he visits us. He still likes it when Mom takes him shopping. Maybe you need a special kids category to offset their visits. You shouldn't ever feel bad about spending on them!

[@tammymorriss-ze6up]

I traveled from Idaho to Michigan and back. I thought I'd budgeted enough for gas but was over by $128 in my checking account. Everything is so expensive!

[@makeanddohandmade]

I’d say that’s pretty good budgeting! Imagine if you hadn’t planned at all!!

[@CashBudgetRetiree]

🎉 Ok Jenn. I'll do it. I will go through what I have in stock and write out a meal plan for myself. Why am I dreading this?

[@angelajay976]

I want to get back to the zero base budgeting because those loose little extra dollars with no place/job turn into stops that are forgettable... I would rather spend it on a special time with my daughter and family. I love the video and this challenge. We are in on this one!! We are eating less but almost all natural & homemade due to inflation... weight loss is a plus. 🐝♥️🐝

[@traceydufault297]

Awsome Jenn 😊

[@gardenofhope]

Yes to meal planning this week. Am almost moving, eating completely from freezer and pantry since last week. Hope we don't have to throw too much away.

[@pinkgirlygurl]

I actually already do meal planning for the week for my family. Best decision I have made. My biggest thing I learned last week with the challenge is spending on eating out and stopping by getting snacks at convenient stores. I got so frustrated with myself. New to budgeting honestly but decided to just start over fresh with everything. Your videos are much appreciated cause you have me so much.

[@amandahaggan7062]

Hi Jenn! I can completely relate in the pet cost area- we have 3 dogs and 4 adult cats, and my husband just rescued a kitten from the parking lot of his work a few weeks ago, so another fur baby to our household 😅 feels like we need a second job to cover their costs 🤑🤑 but they are still cheaper than our 3 kids!!

[@kathyglass3582]

I already meal plan , I’ve been doing it for many years. I also have a binder that I keep all of our favorite recipes in. A good idea is to use sheet protectors, I ruined so many recipes that I just had on paper 😆. On my bank statement Amazon was my major problem. Definitely time to stop that. Thanks for another great video!!

[@someOtherTexan]

I didn't know about the last challenge but I go through my finances often. I could easily tell you food is right behind rent. Lol. No doubt at all. Thx.

[@barbieamica2023]

How are you doing my friend? 👋🏾Great video as usual Jenn I did the personal mini challenge with you last week. I did better than expected lol 😎 Yes, I am going to join you again this week with the mini challenge My biggest money spent was on coffee even though I have all kind of coffee machines at home 👀🥹🥸

[@kirstenprice8854]

I went through my bank statement for July and noticed that I spent almost $800 on stuff I didn't need and take out😮 I kind of had a crazy spending month I guess. Now I'm being more frugal with the money that I spend. Love your videos as always!

[@Mademj8008]

Hey Jen 👋🏼, yes, I'm in for the personal mini challenge. If I know what farmers market you're talking about. I like that one too. I visit when I go back and visit my mom. They do have a nice nursery as well.

[@2SisterBees]

It’s gotta be the same one. I’ve been going there since they were a tiny little market back in the 90s. My kids used to pick strawberries there. Lots of memories. 🍓🍑🍒

[@deannaedwards1147]

I did meal plan this week!!! Before you said that😂 but I already felt really good about it cause hubby started a new job in the city and I needed to make sure he has what he needed for lunch and snacks so he didn't need to spend too much. 😊

[@2SisterBees]

That’s so good! I have been doing really good so far. All meals have been made at home - saving that money!!! 👏

[@Grace.something]

I didn't do last week's personal Mini challenge, but I've spent so much money on Starbucks between this week and last week. Honestly, you wouldn't believe how much 😂 so this video has motivated me to get back on track, for my no spend! I’ll be talking to the hubby about meal planning. We have done it before and he enjoys it! Thank you Jenn for getting me back on track! 💜

[@michellehebert5061]

It feels good to be out of debt. 👍

[@2SisterBees]

It has changed everything 💛

[@Sjohnson324]

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[@2SisterBees]

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[@AmanSheT84]

I didn't need the chocolate cake doughnuts but they are very hard to find, in my area, and I am happy that I only spent 6$.

[@Deborah-o4f]

Great video !!! Yes i'm doing the personal challenge. I hate those recipes with lots of ingredients. One one 1 meat and 1veggie maybe rolls and cornbread. My statement was alright could be better . I love a great cookbook . Going to try the sister recipes you mention also.❤

[@2SisterBees]

Their recipes are so good- you will love it! 💛

[@gailrogers6613]

I am going to meal plan next week. ❤

[@2SisterBees]

Awesome! Stick with us each week and do ALL the mini challenges! I give another one tomorrow for this week coming up. You can do both at the same time 💛🐝🙌

[@CashBudgetRetiree]

❤ Hi Jenn! ❤ Enjoying your video, as always. Have a great weekend! From Valerie @CashBudgetRetiree

[@bethbeckermeyer1732]

I have a hard time menu planning anymore.

[@alicesmith7180]

Jenn! $300 on take out, yikes! Maybe if you have a”Hey, The Kids Are Here “ envelope, you could save during the year and be ready when they come to visit.

[@kathyiglesias7941]

This is really both amazing and enlightening. Thank you for sharing this with us. Im definitely going to have to try this. Where can I purchase these books and, everything i need to get started ? Also, how much is the startup cost to do this ?

[@TheKidchaser]

Just curious is there still a two sister bee’s Etsy shop? I looked in your description box and didn’t find it.

[@2SisterBees]

Yes! April’s is separate from mine - I only put her link when I actually use her products. I did not this video so I don’t put it - just confuses things. Hers is : www.etsy.com/shop/2sisterbees

[@Tmichelle283]

Great video!❤❤❤❤

[@2SisterBees]

Thank you!! 💛

[@michellehebert5061]

He's a big baby.🐕

[@2SisterBees]

Oh man- he really is. We just love this little baby so much! 💙🐶

[@mamadukes3020]

Can't focus on spending/saving this month. I'm moving soon and have a lot of unusual expenses. But I am clearing out the pantry so I don't have to carry it to the new place.

[@ElizabethSmith-rz9fb]

Oh Little Uthred! Just a baby dog! I need to go back and delete my online payment. Etsy and Google Play books was my nemesis last month. I believe I have been doing the meal plan. I'm new at it. I budget $100 every 2 weeks so I try to think of meals and ingredients that will last for lunch and dinner for that budget. I buy just enough for that meal and don't get extra of that ingredient for next time. I'm not sure if thats right.

[@makeanddohandmade]

It’s so great that you’re showing that our pets are a financial responsibility! We can’t get pets Willy Nilly.

[@2SisterBees]

Absolutely!! And you know, I actually didn’t set out to do that but when I was editing that video- I thought the same thing. He is a HUGE responsibility. Completely depends on us for everything. We always joke and say, “Poor guy doesn’t have thumbs” 😂 But seriously - yes. Pets can be a big expense.

[@makeanddohandmade]

@@2SisterBeeshahahaha that’s so funny. It’s a privilege to give an animal a good life ❤❤

[@makeanddohandmade]

@@2SisterBeesalso did you ever get your rattan palm trees?

[@2SisterBees]

Noooo- I didn’t!!!! lol Every time I go to put them in my cart - I can’t hit “buy” Sometimes I am a bit ridiculous 😂

[@makeanddohandmade]

@@2SisterBeesJenn!!!! You talked them UP!! Deliver!! 😝💕

[@tamikajones6970]

I'm doing the personal mini challenge with you. I enjoyed the video. 😊

[@2SisterBees]

Yay!! 💛 Jason just made scrambled eggs and toast for dinner tonight and he’s got lunch tomorrow already planned. He is ON IT! 👏

[@tamikajones6970]

That's awesome! I'm thinking about making French toast and home fries for breakfast and tacos for lunch tomorrow

[@patsteele2120]

Take a look at the Campbell's Kitchen recipes. Love them. Check the Easy Chicken and Rice Bake recipe from the Campbell's kitchen, quick, easy and 1 pan! Meal and pantry planning this week. 1st week of Fall semester, both classes are online but very heavy reading classes. So this weekend spending part of it playing " Mix and match pantry style". You know that game - match the recipe to pantry content before the items hit their use before date! 😮

[@AJthecrazycatlady]

I’m going to try my best to meal plan. I start off somewhat strong but I’m so anal that if say I get to Wed and I make something other than what I had for that day my whole list is ruined (in my head anyways). So this time instead of assign a specific day to a meal I’m making a list of meals I can make and then decided the night before or that day on what to make so maybe that will help me stick to it better. Fingers crossed 🤞😂

[@JeanandKenny]

Oh, you're going to laugh. My bank sent me an alert on the first of August: "Spending on Dining was up in July", can you imagine? I added it up, ridiculous spend on food. I use Six Sisters, they have wonderful recipes. It's Summer so I hate to turn the oven on but I make double when I do cook so I can freeze a batch. Stuffed peppers this week as the garden is bountiful!

[@CallMeNains]

I don't know if you have checked with your vet, but we get our dogs meds on Chewy, and then we give her the shot at home ourselves. Saves us a bunch. Our vet charges way more for meds than chewy does. Plus we don't pay any vet visit fees.

[@2SisterBees]

Yes- his meds are from Chewy - thank you for bringing that up. There was a huge price difference from my other vet vs Chewy prices. This vet charges the same but I still get from Chewy for the convenience. Idk if I could give Uhtred a shot. But that is also good to know. I should ask and see what my vet says. Good info! 🙌🐝

[@natolyadaley3399]

Nice video

[@sisterseeker1]

Well I do meal planning all the time but my husband only wants to eat the TV dinners which I get the cheap ones but then I turn around and make a large meal and we eat out of it for several days in a row

[@donnadavignon3365]

I have to meal plan for two weeks. 🤦🏼‍♀️ paid biweekly. Last months hit was the casino. Hate myself for it. So done. Looking forward to Sunday

[@2SisterBees]

Wellllll, don’t hate yourself for anything. Like I said in the video, move on to the solution part, not the beating yourself up part. The good thing is - you know it. You see it. And you don’t want to keep doing it. I’m certain you will change it. 💛

[@2SisterBees]

Btw- the puppy in the hat always cracks me up! 🤩😂

[@julieb6680]

Uhtred needs to get a side hustle 😂😂❤❤❤

[@2SisterBees]

Hahaa!! This made me lol first thing in the morning!😂😂 He does!!

[@leannpittman9260]

I feel ya on the Organic, is it all REALLY organic or is it a generic term used now.

[@2SisterBees]

Right?! Trust. No One. 😂

[@tidegirl6526]

Wait, does uthred take an allergy shot and a pill? If it's only a shot you counted it twice for the weekly amount. I thought you said shot then pill when you were adding them so I wasn't sure if it was actually a second med.

[@2SisterBees]

Yes- unfortunately since we’ve been back in FL his allergies have been BAD! In CA, I was getting away with just Benadryl. Since we’ve been here, it’s a shot AND Apoquel. 😭 I’m actually going to try to only give the pill when I see he is having a hard day. Thanks for looking out, though. I wish it were just one medication. 💛

[@tidegirl6526]

​@@2SisterBeesI can relate. Allergies in Florida are no joke. I don't know why they call it allergy season...season implies that it ends at some point.

[@couponwithJackie]

I'm new. I'm so lost on where to begin to save. I wrote out all my bills and have canceled unessasary payments but am struggling to not over spend.

[@2SisterBees]

I think that a No Spend might be good for you to try. I was at a place where I just bought what I wanted, when I wanted it- half of the time I didn’t even look at the price. I have completely changed my ways - I am a new person after 2 1/2 years. It won’t happen overnight and you will have set backs but if you really put in the work- you will see the difference in yourself and in your bank account! Here is a video all about how to do a no spend challenge : kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqOcfYKMhcpmea8si=9ejSd-6SjpD1TWfv

[@latanyaneal4070]

❤ good evening how are you doing today ❤

[@malenik15]

I make a lot of money but my expenses are extremely high with college payments etc. I got an extra job and I’m trying to stuff envelopes for the next year .. I need to safe I’m 52!!!!!!

[@2SisterBees]

I understand completely! You can do it- just start and try to be better today than you were yesterday. It will get easier- I promise. 💛

[@Lifewithkrystal66]

He is too cute though!!!

[@2SisterBees]

That little boy is worth every penny 😂 He’s the only man I’d ever support 😂😂😂😂

[@Lifewithkrystal66]

@@2SisterBees girl I feel that lol 😂

[@roxanne4534]

who is the tithe for?

[@2SisterBees]

Tithe is for the church. I send it to a church we love in CA. We still watch every Sunday on KZbin. ❤️

[@lolethawoods786]

Happy Friday 😊