Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
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Everyday life feels more expensive, am I right?!
Here's some practical changes our family made to adapt. It focuses on simple habits many frugal people follow, such as cutting unnecessary subscriptions, questioning convenience, buying used instead of new, and creating friction around spending. I also share the psychology behind modern consumer habits and how small changes, like using cash, can make budgeting easier. Ultimately, I am to argue that being more intentional with money can restore both financial control and a sense of agency.
0:00 – Lifestyle Creep & Modern Inflation
1:13 – How Subscriptions Ruin Your Budget
4:15 – The Hidden Benefits of Minor Inconveniences
7:25 – Stop Defaulting to Buying New
9:23 – Sponsor: WhatNot App
11:28 – Meaningful Financial Goals
12:50 – Creating Friction
17:07 – Real-Time Account Tracking & Staying Mindful
👋 WHO AM I?
Hi! My name is Kallie Branciforte, AKA That Practical Mom™. I’m here to share practical life hacks to help you get organized realistically, find attainable productivity, and simplify some of the chaos of life.
WEBSITE: thatpracticalmom.com
MY SHOP (planner & printables): caffeinateandconquerco.com
For business inquiries: kallie@select.co
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🙌 I’M HERE TO HELP YOU SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. Need more?
1. Check out my FREE Printables: thatpracticalmom.substack.com/s/free-printables
2. Grab my “30 Days To a Cleaner Person” e-book: caffeinateandconquerco.com/products/cleaner-in-30-days-e-book-how-anyone-can-learn-to-be-tidy
3. Become a Morning Person in 7 Days: caffeinateandconquerco.com/products/how-to-become-a-morning-person-e-book-and-workbook-bundle
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Fair use: I believe any clips used in my video fall under the remit of fair use. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes including criticism, comment, and news reporting. If any of the owners wish to dispute this you can always reach out. I respect all fellow content creators.
FTC DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above could contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a small commission when you make a purchase using them.
Music used under license from Epidemic Sound.
Thanks Whatnot for sponsoring this video! $500 GIVEAWAY! How to enter: sign up to Whatnot using my link whatnot.com/invite/thatpracticalmom and follow me on Whatnot. #whatnotpartner
Everyday life feels more expensive, am I right?!
Here's some practical changes our family made to adapt. It focuses on simple habits many frugal people follow, such as cutting unnecessary subscriptions, questioning convenience, buying used instead of new, and creating friction around spending. I also share the psychology behind modern consumer habits and how small changes, like using cash, can make budgeting easier. Ultimately, I am to argue that being more intentional with money can restore both financial control and a sense of agency.
0:00 – Lifestyle Creep & Modern Inflation
1:13 – How Subscriptions Ruin Your Budget
4:15 – The Hidden Benefits of Minor Inconveniences
7:25 – Stop Defaulting to Buying New
9:23 – Sponsor: WhatNot App
11:28 – Meaningful Financial Goals
12:50 – Creating Friction
17:07 – Real-Time Account Tracking & Staying Mindful
👋 WHO AM I?
Hi! My name is Kallie Branciforte, AKA That Practical Mom™. I’m here to share practical life hacks to help you get organized realistically, find attainable productivity, and simplify some of the chaos of life.
WEBSITE: thatpracticalmom.com
MY SHOP (planner & printables): caffeinateandconquerco.com
For business inquiries: kallie@select.co
____________________________________________
🙌 I’M HERE TO HELP YOU SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. Need more?
1. Check out my FREE Printables: thatpracticalmom.substack.com/s/free-printables
2. Grab my “30 Days To a Cleaner Person” e-book: caffeinateandconquerco.com/products/cleaner-in-30-days-e-book-how-anyone-can-learn-to-be-tidy
3. Become a Morning Person in 7 Days: caffeinateandconquerco.com/products/how-to-become-a-morning-person-e-book-and-workbook-bundle
____________________________________________
🤝 Disclaimers and such
Fair use: I believe any clips used in my video fall under the remit of fair use. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for fair use for the purposes including criticism, comment, and news reporting. If any of the owners wish to dispute this you can always reach out. I respect all fellow content creators.
FTC DISCLAIMER: Some of the links above could contain affiliate links, meaning that I get a small commission when you make a purchase using them.
Music used under license from Epidemic Sound.
