• How to Make Black Friday a Budget-Friendly Experience
    Nov 21 2024

    Do you usually find yourself overspending, or worse - stuck with buyer’s remorse once Black Friday’s over? If so, today’s episode is for you. I’m giving you my nine tips for Black Friday success so that you can rock the holiday season without the financial hangover.

    Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started.

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Holiday Budget Worksheet
    • Grab your Financial Fix Up Planner

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Holiday Budget Worksheet
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    Additional Resources:

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    Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

    I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

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    12 mins
  • How to Embrace Holiday Invites without Overspending
    Nov 19 2024

    The holiday season is officially here, and with it, the stream of party invites, gift exchanges, and family gatherings. Fun? Absolutely! But let’s be real: all these celebrations can take a huge toll on our wallets if we’re not careful.

    Today I’m sharing my three favorite tips to help you enjoy all of the holiday fun without overspending. Sound like something you want? Well then, let’s get started.

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Holiday Budget Worksheet
    • Grab your Financial Fix Up Planner

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #34: 7 Simple Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season
    • #32: How to Have Stress-Free Money Conversations with Family
    • #31: So You Can’t Afford Christmas This Year, Now What?
    • #30: How to Create and Stick to a Holiday Budget

    Additional Resources:

    Here’s the deal: in order to achieve your long-term financial goals, you have to have a budget that works for you and your family. That means, getting super clear on your income, expenses, and total debt payoff amounts, so you can make any necessary changes and begin to see progress. That’s exactly what the Financial Fix Up Planner is designed to help you do. With step-by-step instructions to set up your budget, monthly challenges to keep you on your toes, menu planning resources, and space to reflect on your goals, you’ll have everything you need to pursue your dream of financial freedom. Sound like something you need? You can grab your copy today at lemonblessings.com/planner and take back control of your family finances.

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    11 mins
  • 7 Simple Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season
    Nov 14 2024

    It’s easy to overspend around the holidays. I know that when I’m armed with wish lists from kids and family members, I have a hard time avoiding the shopping frenzy that seems to take place every time I leave the house. After all, those sales are tempting and who doesn’t need that third coffee pot at such a steal of a deal? If that’s your struggle too, not to worry!

    Today I’m sharing my favorite tips to save money this holiday season so that you don’t have to spend the month of January getting caught up on bills.

    Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started.

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Holiday Budget Worksheet
    • Grab your Financial Fix Up Planner

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #32: How to Have Stress-Free Money Conversations with Family
    • #31: So You Can’t Afford Christmas This Year, Now What?
    • #30: How to Create and Stick to a Holiday Budget
    • #8: 3 Simple Ways to Create Your Family Grocery Budget

    Additional Resources:

    Here’s the deal: in order to achieve your long-term financial goals, you have to have a budget that works for you and your family. That means, getting super clear on your income, expenses, and total debt payoff amounts, so you can make any necessary changes and begin to see progress. That’s exactly what the Financial Fix Up Planner is designed to help you do. With step-by-step instructions to set up your budget, monthly challenges to keep you on your toes, menu planning resources, and space to reflect on your goals, you’ll have everything you need to pursue your dream of financial freedom. Sound like something you need? You can grab your copy today at lemonblessings.com/planner and take back control of your family finances.

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    13 mins
  • 5 Ways to a Have Successful Thanksgiving on a Budget
    Nov 7 2024

    If you’ve ever found yourself tempted to swipe your credit card for that big Thanksgiving dinner—or maybe even considered skipping it altogether to avoid the cost—you’re not alone!

    Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips to having a budget-friendly Thanksgiving without sacrificing any of the things that make this holiday special. Sound like something you want? Well then, let’s get started!

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Holiday Budget Worksheet
    • Grab your Financial Fix Up Planner

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #32: How to Have Stress-Free Money Conversations with Family
    • #31: So You Can’t Afford Christmas This Year, Now What?
    • #30: How to Create and Stick to a Holiday Budget
    • #17: 9 Things to Consider When It’s Your Chance to Host
    • #8: 3 Simple Ways to Create Your Family Grocery Budget

    Additional Resources:

    Here’s the deal: in order to achieve your long-term financial goals, you have to have a budget that works for you and your family. That means, getting super clear on your income, expenses, and total debt payoff amounts, so you can make any necessary changes and begin to see progress. That’s exactly what the Financial Fix Up Planner is designed to help you do. With step-by-step instructions to set up your budget, monthly challenges to keep you on your toes, menu planning resources, and space to reflect on your goals, you’ll have everything you need to pursue your dream of financial freedom. Sound like something you need? You can grab your copy today at lemonblessings.com/planner and take back control of your family finances.

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    15 mins
  • How to Have Stress Free Money Conversations with Family
    Oct 31 2024

    Whether it’s your extended family, close friends, or anyone else you call family, talking about money and holiday plans can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield. With the holidays just around the corner, this is the perfect time to set some expectations around gifting, gatherings, and travel.

    Today I’m sharing some practical tips to help you approach these conversations with ease—no confrontation or awkwardness necessary! So, if you’re ready to take the tension out of the season and make the most of your family time, this one’s for you. Let’s get started.

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Holiday Budget Worksheet
    • Grab your Financial Fix Up Planner

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #31: So You Can’t Afford Christmas This Year, Now What?
    • #30: How to Create and Stick to a Holiday Budget
    • #17: 9 Things to Consider When It’s Your Chance to Host
    • #1: The Truth About What Financial Freedom Actually Means to Me

    Additional Resources:

    Here’s the deal: in order to achieve your long-term financial goals, you have to have a budget that works for you and your family. That means, getting super clear on your income, expenses, and total debt payoff amounts, so you can make any necessary changes and begin to see progress. That’s exactly what the Financial Fix Up Planner is designed to help you do. With step-by-step instructions to set up your budget, monthly challenges to keep you on your toes, menu planning resources, and space to reflect on your goals, you’ll have everything you need to pursue your dream of financial freedom. Sound like something you need? You can grab your copy today at lemonblessings.com/planner and take back control of your family finances.

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    12 mins
  • So You Can't Afford Christmas This Year, Now What?
    Oct 29 2024

    There’s nothing worse than getting to the holidays and realizing you can’t afford them at all. If that’s you, not to worry. In today’s quick tip episode I’m offering a few ideas to help you make the holidays special for your family without spending any money. Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started.

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Family Budget Worksheet
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #30: How to Create and Stick to a Holiday Budget
    • #22: 5 Ways to Stretch the Grocery Budget This Month
    • #4: How to Cope When Your Income Doesn’t Cover Your Necessities
    • #3: How to Create the Ideal Family Budget for Your Family
    • #2: So You’ve Hit Rock Bottom, Now What?

    Additional Resources:

    Want more? Join the Lemon Blessings’ Membership and you’ll gain access to over 60 budgeting resources, as well as my personal meal plans, recipes, and budgeting strategies. https://lemonblessings.com/membership

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    15 mins
  • How to Create and Stick to Your Holiday Budget
    Oct 24 2024

    If we’re being honest we can say: it’s the worst time of the year for budgets. With the rising cost of toys, books, food and decorations, it’s no wonder that January 1st comes with the need to put huge restrictions not only on our eating habits, but those of our spending as well.

    Not this year.

    Repeat it with me: Not this year.

    Did you actually say it out loud? Did you actually mean it? If not, let’s try it out for a third time just to make sure.

    NOT THIS YEAR.

    This year we will stick with the holiday budget and the allotted amount of money we have for the festivities. This year we will recognize that all of the efforts we’ve made so far this year don’t have to go by the wayside in order to impress those around us. This year will be different.

    And let me tell you…it’s a tall order for the weeks ahead when critical family members show up to dinner or your kids are waiting for that perfect toy that they will play with once and never use again.

    But even so, it is possible and today I’m going to show you how.

    So, if you’re ready to embrace the upcoming holiday season with a new perspective - one that doesn’t leave you struggling financially in January, then this episode is for you. Grab a pen and let’s get started.

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Family Budget Worksheet
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    • Grab your FREE Holiday Budget worksheet: lemonblessings.com/holiday

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #27: How to Save Money with a DIY Project
    • #22: 5 Ways to Stretch the Grocery Budget This Month
    • #13: 5 Savings Funds Every Family Budget Needs
    • #10: How to Avoid the Comparison Trap with Your Finances

    Additional Resources:

    Want more? Join the Lemon Blessings’ Membership and you’ll gain access to over 60 budgeting resources, as well as my personal meal plans, recipes, and budgeting strategies. https://lemonblessings.com/membership

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    22 mins
  • How to Detox Your Finances Without Losing Your Mind
    Oct 3 2024

    Whether you’re looking to free up some extra cash or keep your financial goals on track, today’s episode is for you. I’ll walk you through three simple steps to detox your finances in just 15 minutes. Plus, I’ll share how we use these strategies year round for long-term financial success. So, if you’re ready to detox your finances without losing your mind, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started!

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Family Budget Worksheet
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #23: How to Incorporate Separate Line Items for Spending
    • #21: So You Failed in Your Monthly Budget, Now What?
    • #13: 5 Savings Funds Every Family Budget Needs

    Additional Resources:

    Want more? Join the Lemon Blessings’ Membership and you’ll gain access to over 60 budgeting resources, as well as my personal meal plans, recipes, and budgeting strategies. https://lemonblessings.com/membership

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    11 mins