Debt Snowball Video Tutorial
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…
How I Categorize My Monthly Expenses (And You Can, Too)
With the launch of the Blessed Budget Planner, I’ve had several questions about how I categorize my monthly expenses, so I thought I’d walk you through step-by-step, the line items in my budget. I’ve also placed an asterisk (*) next…
How to Survive a $100 Grocery Budget
The struggle is real… If you’ve been budgeting for any period of time, it’s likely that you’ve noticed a trend. Specifically, one of the hardest parts of creating a budget and actually sticking to it is setting and keeping a grocery budget.…
How to Spring Clean Your Life (And Your Home, Too!)
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.…
4 Healthy and Inexpensive Summer Recipes
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…
How to Have a Low-Cost Cookout (Without Ruining the Budget)
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…
How to Fast Track Your Vacation Planning
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…
Tax Season is Ending: How to Prepare for Next Year
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…
How to Get Out of That Winter Slump in Time for Spring
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…
How to Budget for Rainy Day Excitement (And Why You Should!)
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…
How to Prepare for Baby on a Budget
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…
How to Prepare for a Potential Layoff
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…
How to Take Care of You When Times are Tough
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…
How to Stick to Your 2022 Grocery Budget (Simple Tips for Success)
(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…