Want to explore Chicago without breaking the bank?
Choose Chicago’s Joanie Filetto stopped by Smart Living to share the ultimate Windy City budget hacks—from catching free concerts at Millennium Park to getting stunning skyline views at the Obama Pres...
31 Juli 30min
Ready to fly for free and score luxury hotel stays without draining your bank account?
It’s been a minute since the last episode of the Smart Living Podcast, but I am so excited to be back recording at the BBB Studio! On this episode, I sat down with my long-time friend, fellow valley j...
28 Maj 29min
How my friend Carol traveled 41 countries on a budget, living from a backpack, and now calls Spain home. Smart tips for frugal travel.
Ever wonder what it’s like to sell everything, live out of a backpack, and travel the world on a budget? My friend Carol has done it for 9 years across 41 countries—and now calls Spain home! From $2 b...
17 Sep 20259min
Cheap School Supplies at Treasures 4 Teachers
Did you know there’s a place in Tempe where you can fill a 3-gallon bucket with school supplies for just $5? From crayons to books, Treasures 4 Teachers is helping educators save big AND keeping thous...
15 Aug 202517min
Back-to-School Savings Tips Every Teacher Needs to Hear
In this episode of Smart Living, I’m joined by my dear friend Annie Middlemist—a former classroom teacher turned educator consultant and host of the podcast Leave It at the Door. With over 25 years of...
30 Juli 202523min
Skincare, Self-Care, & No Shame: Why Taking Care of Your Skin Should Be Empowering, Not Embarrassing
Getting older doesn’t mean giving up—it means glowing up! On the blog: a powerful convo with The Devil Wears SPF about skincare, shame-free beauty, and the best DIY hacks to age beautifully (and affor...
7 Maj 202521min
New Scams You Need to Know About Straight from the Experts
In this episode of Smart Living, I sat down with longtime friend and former ABC15 investigative reporter Joe Ducey, who now works with the Better Business Bureau as the Associate VP of Investigative O...
10 Apr 202521min
