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Part 6 – Organizing your finances week… Debt Free stories

We have finally made it to the end of the “Organize your Finances” challenge! We are now on day 6.  I have received so many emails from my readers (Thank you). I am so grateful that this challenge has helped so many of you out.   This week, we have: Read More

Part 5 – Organizing your finances week… My interview with Dave Ramsey

MY INTERVIEW WITH DAVE!!! I had the pleasure of interviewing Dave Ramsey for my blog recently (Through email).  I asked him some questions that my blog readers had sent in a while ago.  To be able to gain knowledge from such a successful businessman, is quite an honor!  Thank you Read More

Part 4 – organize your finances week… (creating your debt snowball)

Today I am going to be helping you to create a “Debt Snowball” following Dave Ramsey’s Plan. The purpose of the Debt Snowball is to build on your payments, after you have paid a smaller debt off.  This method will dramatically speed up your process to become debt free.  I Read More

Part 3 – Organize your finances week… creating a “budget box”

Back on day one, we created a {new budget}. On day two, we created an {envelope system}.  And now on day three I am challenging you to create a “Budget Box”.  I chose a box instead of a binder for this project simply because the extra space is needed.  A binder Read More

Part 2 – organize your finances week… (creating an envelope system)

Yesterday your challenge was to create a budget!  Utilizing a budget is the first step towards financial freedom.  If you can STICK WITH your monthly budget, you will start to see your rewards of diligent planning turn into a beautiful debt free life. Today I am going to share how to Read More

Part 1 – Organize your finances: creating a budget

We are always trying to figure out how we can organize our closets & drawers, but this week I’m going to share how I organize my finances! I am so excited to host the challenge for you.  My wish is that you will truly see how life changing this lesson Read More

Cultivating Financial Freedom Wrap Up

Today I’m wrapping up the Cultivating Financial Freedom Series. During the month of September, I shared my debt free journey and walked you though the steps you need to take to become financially free as well.  I covered all of the budgeting basics.  Below are the five blog posts (with links) I shared this Read More

Create A Written Budget

Step 2 of Cultivating Financial Freedom is learning how to create a written budget. If you missed step 1, setting financial goals, click here. Don’t skip the first step! You will need that in order to succeed with the rest. Today it’s all about your budget. The single most important thing you can do to change your financial Read More

Cultivating Financial Freedom

Welcome to A Bowl Full of Lemons. During the month of September, I will be sharing our journey towards financial independence and hopefully inspire you to do the same. But before I begin, I must warn you that I am not a financial advisor and my college degree doesn’t have anything Read More

Organized Project Board

    Managing a household, blog, family, and finances can be difficult at times.  I constantly try to prioritize and multitask, as do most moms. Using a planner has helped tremendously, but since I’m a visual person, I needed something else that will remind me of what needs done day to day.  I have a lot Read More