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 Steps Creating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budget Worksheet to help: https://lemonblessings.com/family-budget Additional Resources How to Create a Grocery List that Saves ..read more

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 i ..read more

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 Steps Creating 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 ..read more

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 Steps Creating 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 Mon ..read more

Not sure how you’ll pay the bills this month? Worried you’ll get evicted or there won’t be enough money to put food on the table? Well then, today’s episode is for you. I’m chatting about five steps to take to help you cope when your income doesn’t cover your necessities. So, grab a pen and paper and let’s get started. Next Steps Creating 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 answered on the podcast? Want to request a specific topic? You can do so at https://lemonblessings.com/questio ..read more

Want to create the ideal budget for your family but aren’t sure where to start? Well you’re in the right place. Today we’re chatting about three steps to take to ensure budgeting success - no matter how bad your financial situation looks right now. Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started. Next Steps Creating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budget Worksheet to help: https://lemonblessings.com/family-budget Have a question? Want to request a specific podcast topic? Head over to https://lemonblessings.com/question to record yours now. I'd love to be able ..read more

When you’ve hit rock bottom and are absolutely certain your financial situation can’t get any worse, what should you do next? Today I’m chatting about five lessons, blessings you might call them, that we learned through our rock bottom financial situation. So, if that’s the type of encouragement you need to stay the course, well then, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started. Next Steps Creating a budget shouldn't be hard! Use my FREE Monthly Family Budget Worksheet to help: https://lemonblessings.com/family-budget Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! It's the best way to help me ..read more

Welcome to this first episode of the Financial Fix Up Podcast. Today I'm sharing what financial freedom actually means to me. This phrase is thrown around a lot in the financial world, and everyone has a slightly different take on it, but if you’re going to embrace this podcast and know for sure it’s for you, then it’s probably a good idea that you know what my take on financial freedom is. Because ultimately this view on financial freedom - which is really just three things - is going to be the foundation for this entire podcast. If that sounds like something you need, let's get started! Next ..read more

Hey and welcome to the Financial Fix Up Podcast. Are you ready to get control of your finances without taking on that second job? Do you find yourself searching for how to get out of debt, increase your savings, or set up a budget that actually works? Do you worry that you’ll fail or give up when the kids need new shoes... again?  awkward laugh Hey, I’m Sarah Brumley. I’m a wife, mama to three, and I’ve stood where you are now. For years, my husband and I stressed each and every month - just hoping that there would be enough to cover the necessities. But…thanks to a simple strategy ..read more

Receiving extra money in the form of bonuses, birthday gifts, or stipends can be exciting! But...it can also lead to the destruction of your budget. Check out Episode 7 to learn how to keep that from happening ..read more