Episodios

  • 3 Things to Prep Now for a Smoother, Cheaper Summer
    May 8 2025

    Summer might still be a few weeks away, but if you wait until the kids are out of school to start prepping, you’re already behind. Today, I’m sharing three things you can do right now to get summer-ready—without busting your budget. Because when it comes to family fun, planning ahead means less stress, more memories, and more money in your pocket. Ready to make this your best summer yet? Well then, let’s get started.

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Family Budget Worksheet
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

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    • #79: 3 Budget-Friendly Tips for Family Travel
    • #77: 3 Easy Tips to Cut Your Grocery Bill Now
    • #12: Debt Free Travel: 3 Tips for Your Budget-Friendly Vacation
    • #5: 5 Kid-Related Expenses to Consider for Summer Survival

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    Let me ask you—do you ever find yourself standing in the kitchen at 5 o’clock, wondering what’s for dinner? Or maybe you’re tired of making multiple grocery runs every week? Trust me, I get it! And that’s exactly why I created the Monthly Meal Planning Bundle.

    From weekly and monthly meal planning calendars, grocery lists, inventory sheets, and more, this bundle is all about making meal planning easier, saving time, and cutting down on food waste. And the best part? Less stress, fewer trips to the store, and more home-cooked meals!

    So if you’re ready to take the guesswork out of mealtime, grab your Monthly Meal Planning Bundle today! Just head to lemonblessings.com/shop to download yours now.

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    14 m
  • 3 Budget-Friendly Tips for Family Travel
    Apr 22 2025

    Ever spent more money prepping for vacation than the trip itself? I’ve been there—and I’m guessing you have too. But what if a little bit of organization could save your sanity and your wallet? In this episode, I’m sharing three family-tested, budget-friendly travel tips that help us pack light, stay organized, and avoid those last-minute expenses. Let’s jump in.

    Next Steps
    • Check out How to Fast Track Your Vacation Planning
    • Download your Vacation Budget Planning Worksheet
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #77: 3 Easy Tips to Cut Your Grocery Bill Now
    • #76: Are Your Groceries Shrinking? How to Combat ‘Shrinkflation’
    • #75: Debt-Free Families Following These 5 Simple Rules - Do You?
    • #74: How to Break Free from the “I Deserve It” Spending Habit

    Additional Resources:

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    Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!

    Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

    I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

    Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!

    Let me ask you—do you ever find yourself standing in the kitchen at 5 o’clock, wondering what’s for dinner? Or maybe you’re tired of making multiple grocery runs every week? Trust me, I get it! And that’s exactly why I created the Monthly Meal Planning Bundle.

    From weekly and monthly meal planning calendars, grocery lists, inventory sheets, and more, this bundle is all about making meal planning easier, saving time, and cutting down on food waste. And the best part? Less stress, fewer trips to the store, and more home-cooked meals!

    So if you’re ready to take the guesswork out of mealtime, grab your Monthly Meal Planning Bundle today! Just head to lemonblessings.com/shop to download yours now.

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    13 m
  • How To: Your Simple AND Quick April Budget Reset
    Apr 17 2025

    Alright, friend—be honest. Does your budget feel a little… spring-loaded right now? Like, you had good intentions. You were making progress. And then suddenly—BOOM. April shows up with school events, summer deposits, and that random urge to buy a patio set on clearance. If you’re wondering where the money went—or how to get back on track—this quick episode is for you. Let’s hit the reset button together—no guilt, no spreadsheets, and no giving up on your goals. Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started!

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Family Budget Worksheet
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #77: 3 Easy Tips to Cut Your Grocery Bill Now
    • #75: Debt-Free Families Following These 5 Simple Rules - Do You?
    • #74: How to Break Free from the “I Deserve It” Spending Habit
    • #70: Why Budgeting Feels Hard - And How to Make it Easier

    Additional Resources:

    Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!

    Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

    I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

    Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!

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    7 m
  • 3 Easy Tips To Cut Your Grocery Bill Now
    Apr 15 2025

    You know things are bad when you leave the grocery store with five bags and wonder if you accidentally bought plane tickets. If food costs have gone way up and you’re trying to get your budget back on track, this episode is packed with three super practical tips that are working for my family—plus a fun way to save money and make bulk shopping fun again. Let’s fix this, together.

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download the Meal Planning Bundle
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #76: Are Your Groceries Shrinking? How to Combat ‘Shrinkflation’
    • #75: Debt-Free Families Following These 5 Simple Rules - Do You?
    • #74: How to Break Free from the “I Deserve It” Spending Habit
    • #73: The Myth of the ‘Best Deal’—What Saves You Money?

    Additional Resources:

    Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!

    Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

    I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

    Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!

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    13 m
  • Are Your Groceries Shrinking? How to Combat ‘Shrinkflation’
    Apr 3 2025

    Ever feel like your groceries are shrinking, but your grocery bill isn’t? You’re not imagining things! Shrinkflation is making products smaller while keeping the prices the same—or even raising them.

    Take Oreos. I swear, every time I buy a pack, there are fewer cookies inside. Pretty soon, they’ll just sell us a bag of crumbs and call it “shareable.”

    Today, we’re breaking down why this is happening, how to spot it, and—most importantly—how to fight back. Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started!

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download the Meal Planning Bundle
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #75: Debt-Free Families Following These 5 Simple Rules - Do You?
    • #74: How to Break Free from the “I Deserve It” Spending Habit
    • #73: The Myth of the ‘Best Deal’—What Saves You Money?
    • #72: Is Cash-Only Budgeting Right for You? Pros and Cons

    Additional Resources:

    Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!

    Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

    I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

    Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!

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    12 m
  • Debt-Free Families Follow These 5 Simple Rules—Do You?
    Apr 1 2025

    You know that feeling when you’re making progress on your debt, but it still feels like you’re moving at a snail’s pace? Like, “Yay, I paid off $50… only $49,950 to go!”

    Well, here’s the thing—debt-free families don’t just focus on the finish line. They do things differently along the way to stay motivated and actually enjoy the process. And today, I’m spilling the secrets on what those habits are—so you can start using them too.

    Because paying off debt doesn’t have to feel like a never-ending struggle. Ready to make it easier? Let’s do this!

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Family Budget Worksheet
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #73: The Myth of the ‘Best Deal’—What Saves You Money?
    • #70: Why Budgeting Feels Hard - And How to Make it Easier
    • #67: How to Shop Smarter and Save More Every Week
    • #20: 5 Simple Mistakes to Avoid While Paying Down Debt

    Additional Resources:

    Here’s the deal: in order to achieve your long-term financial goals, you have to have a budget that works for you and your family. That means, getting super clear on your income, expenses, and total debt payoff amounts, so you can make any necessary changes and begin to see progress. That’s exactly what the Financial Fix Up Planner is designed to help you do. With step-by-step instructions to set up your budget, monthly challenges to keep you on your toes, menu planning resources, and space to reflect on your goals, you’ll have everything you need to pursue your dream of financial freedom. Sound like something you need? You can grab your copy today at lemonblessings.com/planner and take back control of your family finances.

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    11 m
  • How to Break Free from the “I Deserve It” Spending Habit
    Mar 27 2025

    You work hard. You take care of everyone else. And after a long, exhausting day, you deserve a little something, right? A fancy coffee, a quick Target run, that Amazon ‘Buy Now’ button calling your name…

    But before you know it, those little treats start adding up, and suddenly, your budget? Yeah… it's out the window.

    So how do we stop the cycle without feeling deprived?

    That’s exactly what we’re tackling today. So if that sounds like something you need, well then, let’s get started!

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Family Budget Worksheet
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #73: The Myth of the ‘Best Deal’—What Saves You Money?
    • #72: Is Cash-Only Budgeting Right for You? Pros and Cons
    • #51: 3 Reasons to Treat Your Budget Like a Diet
    • #50: Did You Spend Too Much on Christmas? Fix it Now!
    • #49: 3 Reasons Not to Give Up Lattes for Financial Success

    Additional Resources:

    Here’s the deal: in order to achieve your long-term financial goals, you have to have a budget that works for you and your family. That means, getting super clear on your income, expenses, and total debt payoff amounts, so you can make any necessary changes and begin to see progress. That’s exactly what the Financial Fix Up Planner is designed to help you do. With step-by-step instructions to set up your budget, monthly challenges to keep you on your toes, menu planning resources, and space to reflect on your goals, you’ll have everything you need to pursue your dream of financial freedom. Sound like something you need? You can grab your copy today at lemonblessings.com/planner and take back control of your family finances.

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    15 m
  • The Myth of the ‘Best Deal’—What Saves You Money?
    Mar 20 2025

    Tell me if this sounds familiar—you spot a ‘limited-time sale,’ rush to grab the deal, and walk away feeling like you just won at shopping. But then… a few weeks later, you realize that ‘amazing bargain’ wasn’t so amazing after all. Maybe it fell apart, maybe you didn’t actually need it, or maybe—just maybe—the sale wasn’t even real.

    If that’s ever happened to you, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Today, we’re breaking down the myth of the ‘best deal’ and figuring out how to actually save money—without falling for clever marketing tricks.

    Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started!

    Next Steps
    • Check out these DIY Resources and Templates
    • Download your FREE Family Budget Worksheet
    • Join the Financial Fix Up Membership

    Related Podcast Episodes:
    • #73: The Myth of the ‘Best Deal’—What Saves You Money?
    • #72: Is Cash-Only Budgeting Right for You? Pros and Cons
    • #71: How to Budget When Your Income is Unpredictable
    • #70: Why Budgeting Feels Hard - And How to Make it Easier

    Additional Resources:

    Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!

    Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.

    I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.

    Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!

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    10 m
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