Simple Frugal Basic

02/12/2024

Well, it’s been a few weeks since I’ve been as active here as you’re used to! If we’re meeting for the first time, Hi 👋🏼 I’m Jesi, and I teach simple household management, focusing on saving money on essentials and time for what really matters.

So, where have I been? Embracing a new phase of family life. My oldest turned 18 in November, and as we transition to having adult children, I decided to let life flow, adjust to our new normal, and ease expectations. Since starting Simple Frugal Basic, sharing family life has been central to my content. If you’ve been here a while, you’ve watched my family and business grow—it’s been surreal to share this journey with you!

Over the summer, I realized it was time to examine how this new chapter affects both our family and Simple Frugal Basic. A recent family meeting helped redefine everyone’s roles in both life and my business. Now that the dust has settled, I feel ready to steer this ship forward. Thank you for your grace and support as I took the time to figure things out.

The milestones we’ve reached—almost 25k here, 40k on TikTok, and TV/Radio/Newspaper features—are beyond anything I could’ve imagined. Thank you for valuing a simple, inexpensive lifestyle that allows time for what matters. And to my brand partners, thank you for letting me authentically share what I truly value.

Starting in January, expect weekly deals, frugal meals, giveaways, and tips on saving money, especially here in Western Canada. Thank you for being part of our Simple Frugal Basic adventure!

Jesi 🖤

04/04/2024

This is the game I play every week- and gotta say I don’t mind losing 😂

Over years of shopping the flyers I could never have guessed that the day would come where it would actually be just as cost effective to have my shopping done for me! There are a few occasions where I still need to actually price match but more and more I’m finding that the work is done for me- as long as I go through all my local flyers (thank you app) and know what’s a good deal for us (thank you experience), it’s easy to place an order and pick it up or even have it delivered. And I love that I still get a regular receipt so I can upload it to Eclipsa, Checkout 51, Caddle, Airmiles receipts, Swagbucks, Amazon shopper panel and Receipt Jar.

Have questions? Let me know in the comments!

Jesi 🖤

02/04/2024

This is my 4th time spring cleaning this home and the 4th time sharing it with you! When we built our place we built it with the knowledge of 2 previous builds, over 15 years of marriage and with 12+ years of parenthood under our belts. We knew how our family functions and our habits and preferences and designed our bungalow accordingly. Almost 4 years in and we are as happy with it as the day we moved in!
Elevated mud room in the insulated garage to keep as much dirt out of the house as possible that also has extra storage for stock piling? ✅
Mess room separate from the kitchen for the boys to cook and keep open food storage separate from my closed food storage? ✅
Low maintenance flooring that hides stuff well? ✅

It was absolutely a privilege to build an essentially custom house at regular builder prices with . We gave them our budget and needs/wants and they worked with us every step of the way to bring it to life. Then when I became a full time content creator I worked with them to develop a partnership and pass the perks on to you! Everyone who builds with them with my referral gets almost $4k towards their build. The first referral build I did is complete this month and the new family moves in in a few weeks! If you’ve explored your options and decided to build in the Calgary area- DM me for the referral form and take it into a show home to see if this option is right for you too 😊

Jesi 🖤

28/03/2024

I didn’t intend for this to turn into a series but the deals have been good at Freshco the past few weeks- and there are some good enough that I can’t price match due to them being a member offer that are justifying the extra stop.

For example- the roast deal is great but I’m also getting Scene points which make it hard not to want to snag!

The rebates pictures are on the Checkout 51 and Eclipsa apps.

I’ll have my main grocery shop reel posted for you tomorrow!

Jesi 🖤

26/03/2024

Spring cleaning is next week so all things cleaning and organizing are on my mind, these 3 products make it easy. I’ve had all of them for a few years and they don’t move unless I want them too- love it when things do what they are supposed to do easily!

These are linked on my Amazon Store and my LTK profile. They are easy to find at even the grocery store too.

Jesi 🖤

21/03/2024

These are all great prices here in Western Canada until Wednesday March 27, 2024. Let me know if you snag any!

Come back tomorrow for my regular grocery deal and meal plan video 😊

Jesi 🖤

19/03/2024

I saved and patiently waited to get this tool for a long time. I already made a review post about it but just learned I have to clean the filter! It only takes a moment but I didn’t realize it was a thing! 3 months in and I’m still loving it!

I know lots of you also have one and love it too, any other tips you’ve learned along the way???

Jesi 🖤

22/12/2023

15/12/2023

December 13-20, 2024
I’m located in Alberta, check your local flyers as prices vary across Canada.
Check yesterday’s reel for next weeks meal plan and tune in to my stories to see how the meals go.
If this has been helpful, please like this post and follow along for more!

Jesi 🖤

15/12/2023

Here’s what’s on the menu this week! The app I use to browse flyers is -Let me know if you have any questions, and stay tuned for this weeks flyers finds and my completed list!

Jesi 🖤

10/12/2023

Happy shopping!

Jesi 🖤