Tips That Feel Like a Hug (With a To-Do List)
This isn’t a blog—it’s that friend with the chipped mug and weirdly useful advice. When you’re spiraling about stains, budgets, or big feelings, Your Friend’s Tips is here with what actually works—tried, failed, and figured out.
Why This Site Exists (Blame the Group Chat)
Suddenly, our friend group became the unofficial helpline for everything from “how do I fix a wall I maybe punched?” to “is this apology too much?” Instead of letting all that gold vanish into the chat void, we made a home for it.
Your Friend’s Tips is where the “wish I knew this sooner” stuff lives—messy, honest, and tried-and-true. For the questions too weird for Google and too real to wing.
Built from Beautiful Mistakes
Every tip here is born from a real-life “well, that didn’t go as planned” moment. We turned the chaos into advice you can actually use—no filler, no judgment, just solutions that work.
Our Tip Filter: The “Would I Text This to a Friend?” Test
Before anything gets published, it has to pass our one golden rule:
Would I actually send this to someone I care about—without an eye roll, disclaimer, or apology?
If yes, it’s in. If not, it’s out.
We only share advice that’s helpful, human, and has been there, tried that energy. Because advice should feel like it came from a friend—not a robot with a bullet list.
The “Friends” Behind the Tips
We’re not certified anything—we’re just the people who’ve been there, tried that, and lived to tell the tale (with notes). From DIY fails to financial faceplants, we’ve learned by doing—and occasionally breaking things. We write like we talk: clear, kind, and with just enough pop culture to keep it fun.
Lena Cruz
Practical Living Strategist
Lena’s the kind of person who can hang a shelf, unclog a drain, and find the best under-$20 kitchen gadget—all before lunch. She grew up in a fixer-upper and learned early that most problems can be solved with curiosity, elbow grease, and the right screwdriver. Her DIY tips are part creative, part practical, and always beginner-friendly. “I believe every home should work for you—not the other way around. Even if you rent, even if you’re overwhelmed, there’s always a small win waiting to be made.”
Maya Hill
Everyday Connection Coach
Maya writes like your calmest friend during a chaotic group chat. With a background in community organizing and conflict resolution, she blends communication know-how with lived experience—from navigating sibling rivalries to rebuilding friendships post-burnout. “I don’t have a perfect family. But I do have tools that help me keep showing up—with grace, boundaries, and a little humor when it gets messy.”
Ben Rios
Low-Stress Money Mentor
Ben’s mission is to make personal finance feel less like punishment and more like progress. He’s a spreadsheet enthusiast and a feelings guy, which means he’ll help you budget realistically without the shame spiral. Think: approachable advice for real people who are juggling bills, goals, and maybe a little chaos. “Money isn’t about being perfect—it’s about getting a little more peace of mind each month. I’m just here to help you find that next step forward.”
Jess Monroe
Life Skills Enthusiast
Jess is the glue of the crew—covering everything from awkward conversations to cluttered closets. Her background is a patchwork of social work, teaching, and way too many personal trial-and-error moments. She writes with compassion, curiosity, and the belief that small wins are wildly underrated. “I don’t have it all figured out. But I’ve gotten really good at figuring things out just in time. If something I’ve learned can help you skip the panic spiral, then hey—we’re both winning.”
A Little Help. A Lot of Heart.
Most of our tips started in mild panic and ended with, “Wait… that actually worked.”
We hope you leave with more than just how-to’s—maybe a little spark of “I’ve got this,” whether you’re fixing a leak, fixing a moment, or just trying to make things work.
You don’t need all the answers. Just a reminder that you can figure it out—and a few friendly voices cheering you on while you do.
Got a Weird Question? Our Favorite Kind.
If you’ve thought it, we’ve probably asked it too. Share it, and we’ll turn it into a tip you can actually use.