thanksgiving on a budget
Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

How to Have a Successful Thanksgiving on a Budget

It’s that time of year again. The leaves have fallen, the air is cooler, and there might even be a promise of snow in the forecast. Whatever the weather might be doing in your neck of the woods, one thing is for sure: if you live in the United States,

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Have Stress Free Money Conversations with Family

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 embrace stress-free money conversations and iron out those expectations. Today I’m

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Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

So You Can’t Afford Christmas This Year, Now What?

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

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How to Stick to Your Holiday Budget
Holiday + Vacation
Sarah Brumley

How to Create and Stick to Your Holiday Budget

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

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Detox Your Finances Without Losing Your Mind

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.

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Financial Goals
Sarah Brumley

What My Q2 + Q3 Results Actually Were (Plus Q4 Intentions)

It’s hard to believe that we’ve entered Quarter 4 of 2024, but the calendar doesn’t lie. I thought today would be a great time to share how we fared in Quarters 2 and 3, since I missed the last update, and then share a bit about what our goals and

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

Why These 3 Popular Money Moves Don’t Work

Let’s be honest. Sometimes there are well-meaning people out there that believe that in order to achieve financial success you have to follow their rules step-by-step. It’s just not true. And that’s why today I want to talk about three popular money moves that are frequently recommended but don’t necessarily

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Save Money on a DIY Project

So you’ve got a project that needs doing and a quote that’s higher than you expected. Should you save a little money by doing it yourself or bite the bullet and hire the professional? If you’re not quite sure then you’re in the right place. That’s exactly what were chatting

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Grocery + Meal Planning
Sarah Brumley

My Top 10 Affordable Must-Haves from Costco

If you’ve ever wondered what to buy in bulk and what not to, today’s episode is for you. I’m sharing my grocery budget details, all of my favorite Costco must-haves for our family, and the things I don’t buy in bulk. So, if that sounds like something you need or

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Household Systems
Sarah Brumley

5 Ways to Stay Consistent with Household Tasks

Whether you work from home, work out of the house, or are a stay at home mom, keeping up with household tasks can get overwhelming at times. Trust me, I know. And that’s why I’m taking the time today to share a few simple strategies we use to stay consistent

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Family + Personal
Sarah Brumley

How to Stay Healthy Without Spending More Money

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle shouldn’t be hard – even if you’re on a budget. Today we’re chatting about how to effectively manage both your health and financial goals without compromising either. Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started. Links for This Episode Check out these DIY Resources

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Budgeting
Sarah Brumley

How to Incorporate Separate Line Items for Spending

It’s important to incorporate spending into your budget as soon as possible. If you aren’t sure how to do that, today’s episode is for you! I’m walking you through how to create separate spending line items for each individual in your family AND how to keep track of it all

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