Sarah Brumley, Author at Lemon Blessings

How to Spring Clean Your Life (And Your Home, Too!)

On March 15, 2022
By Sarah Brumley
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For those times when it's necessary to spring clean your life (and not just your home). The weather is getting warmer, Spring Break is upon us, and baseball season has returned! Definitely one of my favorite times of the year.…

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Debt Snowball Video Tutorial

On January 15, 2022
By Sarah Brumley
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No matter where you are in your budgeting efforts, getting on top of any outstanding debt is a critical piece to the puzzle. Check out my debt snowball video tutorial to help you succeed as you move forward and grab…

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Family Household

4 Healthy and Inexpensive Summer Recipes

On July 8, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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When you’ve got kids home from school and you’re stuck trying to feed what feels like bottomless pits, you might be tempted with the sugary snacks or even just tossing a bag of chips at the kids. This may seem…

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Budget Friendships Money Matters

How to Have a Low-Cost Cookout (Without Ruining the Budget)

On June 24, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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Who doesn’t love a good cookout? Amazing food, a time to hang out with your friends, and fun summer memories that you’ll cherish for the rest of the year. But being the host to a cookout can really add up…

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Family Money Matters

How to Fast Track Your Vacation Planning

On May 27, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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It may not feel like it, but summer’s coming up...and fast. This means that, if you’re a person who vacations, you should absolutely be planning it or at least thinking about what you’d like to do during your trip. Don’t…

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Money Matters

Tax Season is Ending: How to Prepare for Next Year

On May 13, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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As we approach the last day of tax season, you likely fall into one of two categories: the person sitting back and enjoying their tax return (maybe you’ve already had yours for months) or you’re scrambling to make sure you…

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Family Self

How to Get Out of That Winter Slump in Time for Spring

On April 29, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the grass is getting greener once again. Spring is on the horizon, but you might not be feeling like it. If you’ve had a particularly long or dull winter (haven't we all?), you…

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Encouragement Challenge

How to Budget for Rainy Day Excitement (And Why You Should!)

On April 15, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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Well, we’ve made it to the “April showers” season of life here in the Pacific Northwest, so I think it’s the perfect time to discuss how to create some rainy day excitement in your budget (and why you should!). Rainy…

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Family Money Matters

How to Prepare for Baby on a Budget

On March 18, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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Welcoming a little one to your family can be both an exciting and overwhelming time for parents. In addition to wondering whether you’ll be a great mom, you might also be concerned about how that little bundle of joy will…

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Money Matters

How to Prepare for a Potential Layoff

On March 11, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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If there’s one thing this past year has taught us, it’s that even those jobs that seemed secure pre-pandemic are no longer a guarantee of employment going forward. And – you no longer have to be at the bottom of…

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Encouragement Challenge

How to Take Care of You When Times are Tough

On March 4, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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I’m not sure about you, but I certainly struggle with taking care of everyone around me and forgetting to take care of myself in the meantime. Sometimes, it comes down to me getting sick or having a flare up of…

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How to Stick to Your 2021 Grocery Budget (Simple Tips for Success)

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How to Stick to Your 2022 Grocery Budget (Simple Tips for Success)

On February 25, 2021
By Sarah Brumley
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(Updated January 2022) When the money gets tight, it’s easy to stress about the one thing most families spend the most money on: groceries. It’s easy to get off track and suddenly spend more than necessary, only to have half…

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