Frugal Fit Mom

Dealing with debt can feel like an uphill battle, but there are steps you came take to ensure progress and keep yourself motivated. In this episode, Christine and Dave pull from their own debt-free journey as they tackle the debt and budget of a struggling family of seven. They break down the budget line by line and suggest possible areas to cut back or tighten the bootstraps. Breaking down the budget and seeing it as numbers instead of emotions is a strategy for getting your spending under control so that you can live within your means. 

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References:

Ramsey, Dave. How to Get Out of Debt With the Debt Snowball Plan. Ramsey Solutions. (2022, July 18).

https://www.ramseysolutions.com/debt/get-out-of-debt-with-the-debt-snowball-plan?gclid=CjwKCAjw4c-ZBhAEEiwAZ105RchA5AybiyC7GgYHStGVTioePSsfgQIF7Q6pmV6UK8vCZmlPHJIi3BoCzYcQAvD_BwE

A successful day starts with a successful morning. In this episode, we discuss how you can conquer your day by establishing a morning routine. 

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Morning Routine Tips

1. Do not touch your phone.

2. Move your body.

3. Shower & Dress

4. Eat protein & fat

5. Wait to check your email until after lunch.

References:

YouTube. (2019). If You Want to Change the World, Start Off by Making Your Bed. YouTube. Retrieved September 7, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NudLfyl2cXc .

Arlinghaus KR, Johnston CA. The Importance of Creating Habits and Routine. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2018 Dec 29;13(2):142-144. doi: 10.1177/1559827618818044. PMID: 30800018; PMCID: PMC6378489.Are you setting yourself up for success from the very start of the day? [study].

Are You Setting Yourself Up for Success From the Very Start of the Day? [Study] | Cinch Home Services. (2021, July 16). Retrieved September 7, 2022, from https://www.cinchhomeservices.com/view-blog/-/blogs/morning-routines-to-set-you-up-for-success

Parenting a forgetful teenager? This one is for you. In this episode, we discuss helpful tips as you help your teenager transition into adulthood.

References:

Becky. (2020, November 5). The absent-minded teen: "someone stole part of My Kid's Brain". Parenthetical. Retrieved September 8, 2022, from https://parenthetical.wisc.edu/2013/05/06/the-absent-minded-teen-someone-stole-part-of-my-kids-brain/

Pearlman, C. (2021, August 11). How to help your forgetful teenager get it together - your Teen Mag. Your Teen Magazine. Retrieved September 8, 2022, from https://yourteenmag.com/health/teenager-mental-health/forgetfulness-in-teenagers

Feeding your family is hard work, and picky kids or spouses can make the task even more of a challenge. In this episode, Christine and Dave discuss their experience dealing with picky eaters and share their tips to help make mealtime easier for everyone.

This episode is brought to you by My Frugal Family Mini Cookbook, available at https://frugalfitmom.com/shop.

References:

Synkowski, EC. The Consistency Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-consistency-project/id1515808276?uo=4