Weekly Round-Up 2/21

What's happening in BYB World this week!

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Michela Allocca
February 21, 2025

Welcome back to Break Your Budget Weekly Round-Up! I received a lot of great feedback last week about this style of email since so many people don’t see my content in their feeds (so frustrating!)

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ICYMI
YOUTUBE
This week on youtube, I shared some things I no longer buy! As I have worked to figure out my spending values, I have also gotten super clear on the things that I don’t value spending money on. I’d love to hear in the comments something you DON’T spend on!

PODCAST
As a solopreneur, I manage a lot on my own in my professional life and it has taken me literally 3 years to figure out a time management system that works for me. On this week’s episode of Don’t Depend on Daddy, I am sharing alllll my time management tips, including:

  • Systems & routines to stay organized

  • Popular time management tips I don’t follow

  • Focus strategies that actually work

  • How I balance work and life

  • Tips to balance content creation with a 9-5

And so much more. If you didn’t know, you can also watch all my episodes on youtube ❤️ 

CUSTOMER SUCCESS STORY
The Personal Finance Dashboard is my signature money management tool. But it’s also so much more than that! Within the PFD, you don’t just gain access to the template download, but an entire library of videos and resources to ensure you get the most out of the tool! If you don’t have the PFD, this is your sign to join the club 💸

A satisfied PFD customer ❤️ 

TOP SOCIAL CONVERSATIONS
De-Influencing You

My goal with my finances is to use my money as a tool to enjoy my life every single day. We see a lot of “fluff” on social media - but ultimately your goal needs to be to figure out what you truly enjoy spending money on, how to get the highest utility from your spend, and cut the rest.

I love seeing what other people value and how they save and splurge! In this post, I share where I prioritize my money and spending sacrifices I make to make sure it all ~works~. I’d love to hear what you save and splurge on, so reply back to this email and let me know!! (Or comment on the post!)

THIS WEEK’S FAVORITE
Not to be dramatic but I am obsessed with LTK! It’s literally so fun and I have been scrolling it like Instagram. Not necessarily for shopping, but for inspo! I feel like they are trying to be like IG and I honestly don’t hate it because it is still in chronological order 🙂 

Anyways, last week my favorite Jenni Kayne Cooper Cardigan was on sale! This is a SPLURGE for sure, but she is my favorite wardrobe staple.

So gorg I can’t get over it

Because she is so pricey - I did something I don’t normal do which is round up some of my favorite dupes. If you love this sweater but not the price tag, check these out! My favorite is the one from Quince.

Modern Citizen also has a similar style, linked here.

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xoxo,

Michela