Financial Fix Up, Family Budget Tips, Frugal Living Sarah Brumley, Lemon Blessings

Why is it so hard to have a social life on a budget? I mean, it starts with a friend calling to ask if you want to go to dinner. You look at that well-planned budget, and suddenly you are willing to toss the whole thing out the window, because you already spent your eating out money this month, but you really don’t want to miss out on the fun.
We’ve all been there at one point or another, wondering how to keep our friends and maintain our budget at the same time. Today we’re chatting about how to do just that, so if that’s something you need, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started.
Next StepsCreating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budget Worksheet to help: https://lemonblessings.com/family-budget
Related Podcast Episodes:The Truth About What Financial Freedom Actually Means To MeHow to Create the Ideal Budget for Your Family
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

Creating a grocery budget can feel challenging and a bit overwhelming - but it doesn’t have to be that way. Today, I’m sharing my three tips to help you create and maintain a family grocery budget that works for you so that you can achieve financial success in other areas as well. So whether you’re new to the budgeting game or have been at it awhile, grab a pen and paper and let’s get started.
Next StepsCreating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budget Worksheet to help: https://lemonblessings.com/family-budget
Additional ResourcesHow to Create a Grocery List that Saves You MoneyHow to Create a Monthly Meal Plan You'll LoveHow to Survive a $100 Grocery Budget
Have a budgeting question? Want to hear discussion on a specific topic? Let me know here: https://lemonblessings.com/question

It’s hard to believe that we’ve entered Quarter 2 of 2024. In fact, we’re over halfway through April if you’re listening to this in real time, and I thought today would be a perfect time to give you a little insight into what’s happening in my life - with my family, my personal goals, the progress we’ve made with our budgeting goals so far this year. Then share what I plan to accomplish as we move forward through Quarter 2.
So, if you’d like a bit of an insiders look into my life, then that’s what this bonus episode is for. Grab a cup of coffee or lace up those walking shoes and let’s get to it.
Next StepsCheck out these DIY Resources and TemplatesDownload your FREE Family Budget WorksheetJoin the Financial Fix Up Membership
Related Podcast Episodes:Blog: My Goals for 2024 + Quarter 1 Intentions#2: So You’ve Hit Rock Bottom, Now What?#1: The Truth About What Financial Freedom Actually Means to Me
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

If your goal is to get out of debt - whether it’s this year or sometime far into the future - you might have wondered how much money you should allocate to paying down debt each month. Well, you’re in the right place. Today we’re chatting about this very topic and I’m walking you through the five steps to take to get on track with your debt payoff goals. Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started.
Next StepsCreating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budget Worksheet to help: https://lemonblessings.com/family-budget
Grab the Debt Snowball Worksheet to help you determine an accurate payoff date for your total debt. Find it here: https://lemonblessings.com/debt
Related Podcast Episodes:Do You Need to Start an Emergency Fund Immediately?So You've Hit Rock Bottom, Now What?
Additional Resources:Have a question you'd like answered on the podcast? Record it here: https://lemonblessings.com/question

For years, the idea of having an emergency fund baffled me. I knew it was step one on all the lists of things to do when starting a budget, but I couldn’t figure out the point of having money stuck away in a savings account somewhere, rather than simply using that money to pay off debt. If you find yourself in a similar situation, then this is the podcast episode for you. Grab a pen and paper and let’s get started.
Next StepsCreating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budget Worksheet to help: https://lemonblessings.com/family-budget
Related Resources:How to Create a Monthly Meal Plan You'll Love3 Simple Ways to Inventory Your Fridge, Freezer, and PantryHow to Make On-the Spot Budget-Friendly Decisions
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

Raising kids and sticking to a budget is no easy feat, especially when summer vacation hits. Today I’m offering five kid-related expenses to consider so that you can embrace the warmer months without the added financial stress. Sound like something you want? Well then, let’s get started.
Next StepsCreating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budget Worksheet to help: https://lemonblessings.com/family-budget
Have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Head to https://lemonblessings.com/question to record it today!
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