Pruning To Prosper/ Catholic, Declutter, Organize, Motivation, Budget, Meal Plan

Opening Bible verses: Genesis 2:7 and Genesis 3:19

Lent is a time of reflection, repentance and preparation.  

Where did all this clutter and debt come from?

How can we get rid of it?

How can we use the next 40 days to prepare for that which will not decay?

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

Services offered:

Decluttering: 

If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, I offer in-person decluttering.  We work together to declutter your home while I teach you skills to prevent clutter from returning.  Includes a 5 hour declutter session along with removal of any item(s) that fit in my minivan. I donate all items to a local thrift store and mail you a tax donation receipt. Cost $300

Virtual Declutter Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together. In one hour zoom sessions I talk you through your toughest declutter issues.  I offer advice and hold you accountable.  Perfect for those outside of my travel area or as an option for those needing less than 5 hours. Cost $60

Virtual Budget Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together to get your finances on track.  I offer a 4 month coaching package for $300. This includes a one hour zoom meeting per month to set your monthly budget and review your journey.  I create a debt snowball tracking sheet with estimated debt payoff day.  Weekly emails/check-ins to keep you on task and motivated.  Coaching clients are always welcome to the free monthly budget zooms as well!

Faith Groups:

Throughout the year I offer different faith-based women's groups.  If one is available, it will be listed in these show notes.

Pruning To Prosper Group Coaching Course:

Offered as announced throughout the year.  If you want to create your own group of at least 6 women, I can try to make accommodations to teach this course at a time convenient for your group.  It is a 6 week Catholic program for women where we focus on Who You Are Called To Be, Decluttering, Budgeting For Food, Meal Planning, Routines/Overwhelm and Finding Your Tribe. We meet twice per week.  Once for lesson (2 hours) and once for questions/accountability (1hour). Cost $250 per person.

To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716/ 

If Instagram is your jam, here you go:

https://www.instagram.com/pruningtoprosperpodcast/

If you’d like to be added to my mailing list to receive the zoom link for free monthly budget Q&A’s, please sign up here:

https://mailchi.mp/0846ee7f69b6/fun

If you’d like a list of 100 days of decluttering, click here:

https://mailchi.mp/c363e05f5a90/cui0gx37s9

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?  

 Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck.  In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes.  You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time.  Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items.  Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean.  5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward.  Let's get started

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

Services offered:

Decluttering: 

If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, I offer in-person decluttering.  We work together to declutter your home while I teach you skills to prevent clutter from returning.  Includes a 5 hour declutter session along with removal of any item(s) that fit in my minivan. I donate all items to a local thrift store and mail you a tax donation receipt. Cost $300

Virtual Declutter Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together. In one hour zoom sessions I talk you through your toughest declutter issues.  I offer advice and hold you accountable.  Perfect for those outside of my travel area or as an option for those needing less than 5 hours. Cost $60

Virtual Budget Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together to get your finances on track.  I offer a 4 month coaching package for $300. This includes a one hour zoom meeting per month to set your monthly budget and review your journey.  I create a debt snowball tracking sheet with estimated debt payoff day.  Weekly emails/check-ins to keep you on task and motivated.  Coaching clients are always welcome to the free monthly budget zooms as well!

Faith Groups:

Throughout the year I offer different faith-based women's groups.  If one is available, it will be listed in these show notes.

Pruning To Prosper Group Coaching Course:

Offered as announced throughout the year.  If you want to create your own group of at least 6 women, I can try to make accommodations to teach this course at a time convenient for your group.  It is a 6 week Catholic program for women where we focus on Who You Are Called To Be, Decluttering, Budgeting For Food, Meal Planning, Routines/Overwhelm and Finding Your Tribe. We meet twice per week.  Once for lesson (2 hours) and once for questions/accountability (1hour). Cost $250 per person.

To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716/ 

If Instagram is your jam, here you go:

https://www.instagram.com/pruningtoprosperpodcast/

If you’d like to be added to my mailing list to receive the zoom link for free monthly budget Q&A’s, please sign up here:

https://mailchi.mp/0846ee7f69b6/fun

If you’d like a list of 100 days of decluttering, click here:

https://mailchi.mp/c363e05f5a90/cui0gx37s9

Opening Bible verse: 1 Timothy 4:3-5

Elevate beans and rice to this delicious dinner using leftover white rice

Veggie Fried Rice

One of my fastest and easiest meals to get on the dinner table is white fish drizzled with this easy lemon butter sauce.

lemon butter sauce

I'm adding this meatless dinner into our Lenten repertoire.

Mediterranean Baked White Fish

For THE best baked potato every time, use this recipe!

Baked Potato

Pizza every Friday makes meal planning a breeze.  Try my homemade crust and pesto sauce. Video link

Gina's pizza crust video

and here's how I make spinach pesto

Spinach pesto recipe

Soup, Salad and buttered bread is a family favorite around here.  During Lent we love homemade tomato soup or potato leek soup.

Creamy Tomato Soup similar to what I whip up

Potato Leek Soup

Lastly, if you want to sneak in some veggies, try this butternut squash lasagna

Butternut Squash Lasagna

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

Services offered:

Decluttering: 

If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, I offer in-person decluttering.  We work together to declutter your home while I teach you skills to prevent clutter from returning.  Includes a 5 hour declutter session along with removal of any item(s) that fit in my minivan. I donate all items to a local thrift store and mail you a tax donation receipt. Cost $300

Virtual Declutter Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together. In one hour zoom sessions I talk you through your toughest declutter issues.  I offer advice and hold you accountable.  Perfect for those outside of my travel area or as an option for those needing less than 5 hours. Cost $60

Virtual Budget Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together to get your finances on track.  I offer a 4 month coaching package for $300. This includes a one hour zoom meeting per month to set your monthly budget and review your journey.  I create a debt snowball tracking sheet with estimated debt payoff day.  Weekly emails/check-ins to keep you on task and motivated.  Coaching clients are always welcome to the free monthly budget zooms as well!

Faith Groups:

Throughout the year I offer different faith-based women's groups.  If one is available, it will be listed in these show notes.

Pruning To Prosper Group Coaching Course:

Offered as announced throughout the year.  If you want to create your own group of at least 6 women, I can try to make accommodations to teach this course at a time convenient for your group.  It is a 6 week Catholic program for women where we focus on Who You Are Called To Be, Decluttering, Budgeting For Food, Meal Planning, Routines/Overwhelm and Finding Your Tribe. We meet twice per week.  Once for lesson (2 hours) and once for questions/accountability (1hour). Cost $250 per person.

To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716/ 

If Instagram is your jam, here you go:

https://www.instagram.com/pruningtoprosperpodcast/

If you’d like to be added to my mailing list to receive the zoom link for free monthly budget Q&A’s, please sign up here:

https://mailchi.mp/0846ee7f69b6/fun

If you’d like a list of 100 days of decluttering, click here:

https://mailchi.mp/c363e05f5a90/cui0gx37s9

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?  

 Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck.  In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes.  You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time.  Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items.  Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean.  5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward.  Let's get started

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

Services offered:

Decluttering: 

If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, I offer in-person decluttering.  We work together to declutter your home while I teach you skills to prevent clutter from returning.  Includes a 5 hour declutter session along with removal of any item(s) that fit in my minivan. I donate all items to a local thrift store and mail you a tax donation receipt. Cost $300

Virtual Declutter Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together. In one hour zoom sessions I talk you through your toughest declutter issues.  I offer advice and hold you accountable.  Perfect for those outside of my travel area or as an option for those needing less than 5 hours. Cost $60

Virtual Budget Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together to get your finances on track.  I offer a 4 month coaching package for $300. This includes a one hour zoom meeting per month to set your monthly budget and review your journey.  I create a debt snowball tracking sheet with estimated debt payoff day.  Weekly emails/check-ins to keep you on task and motivated.  Coaching clients are always welcome to the free monthly budget zooms as well!

Faith Groups:

Throughout the year I offer different faith-based women's groups.  If one is available, it will be listed in these show notes.

Pruning To Prosper Group Coaching Course:

Offered as announced throughout the year.  If you want to create your own group of at least 6 women, I can try to make accommodations to teach this course at a time convenient for your group.  It is a 6 week Catholic program for women where we focus on Who You Are Called To Be, Decluttering, Budgeting For Food, Meal Planning, Routines/Overwhelm and Finding Your Tribe. We meet twice per week.  Once for lesson (2 hours) and once for questions/accountability (1hour). Cost $250 per person.

To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716/ 

If Instagram is your jam, here you go:

https://www.instagram.com/pruningtoprosperpodcast/

If you’d like to be added to my mailing list to receive the zoom link for free monthly budget Q&A’s, please sign up here:

https://mailchi.mp/0846ee7f69b6/fun

If you’d like a list of 100 days of decluttering, click here:

https://mailchi.mp/c363e05f5a90/cui0gx37s9

Opening Bible Verse:

Matthew 7:24-27

Do you feel like the tiniest additional task throws your whole house off its foundation?  Are you barely keeping your house running when it's time to put up or take down the Christmas tree?  How do you find time to do these extra tasks that make a house a home? In today's episode, I'll share ideas with you to move your daily tasks off your to-do list or at least ease the burden so you'll free up time and energy to do the things God is really calling you to do.

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

Services offered:

Decluttering: 

If you live in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, I offer in-person decluttering.  We work together to declutter your home while I teach you skills to prevent clutter from returning.  Includes a 5 hour declutter session along with removal of any item(s) that fit in my minivan. I donate all items to a local thrift store and mail you a tax donation receipt. Cost $300

Virtual Declutter Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together. In one hour zoom sessions I talk you through your toughest declutter issues.  I offer advice and hold you accountable.  Perfect for those outside of my travel area or as an option for those needing less than 5 hours. Cost $60

Virtual Budget Coaching:

Wherever you live, we can work together to get your finances on track.  I offer a 4 month coaching package for $300. This includes a one hour zoom meeting per month to set your monthly budget and review your journey.  I create a debt snowball tracking sheet with estimated debt payoff day.  Weekly emails/check-ins to keep you on task and motivated.  Coaching clients are always welcome to the free monthly budget zooms as well!

Faith Groups:

Throughout the year I offer different faith-based women's groups.  If one is available, it will be listed in these show notes.

Pruning To Prosper Group Coaching Course:

Offered as announced throughout the year.  If you want to create your own group of at least 6 women, I can try to make accommodations to teach this course at a time convenient for your group.  It is a 6 week Catholic program for women where we focus on Who You Are Called To Be, Decluttering, Budgeting For Food, Meal Planning, Routines/Overwhelm and Finding Your Tribe. We meet twice per week.  Once for lesson (2 hours) and once for questions/accountability (1hour). Cost $250 per person.

To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716/ 

If Instagram is your jam, here you go:

https://www.instagram.com/pruningtoprosperpodcast/

If you’d like to be added to my mailing list to receive the zoom link for free monthly budget Q&A’s, please sign up here:

https://mailchi.mp/0846ee7f69b6/fun

If you’d like a list of 100 days of decluttering, click here:

https://mailchi.mp/c363e05f5a90/cui0gx37s9

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?  

 Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck.  In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes.  You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time.  Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items.  Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean.  5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward.  Let's get started

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716/ 

If Instagram is your jam, here you go:

https://www.instagram.com/pruningtoprosperpodcast/

We have a very special guest joining us on the podcast today.  Sam Fatzinger is a Catholic wife, mother, and author of the book, A Catholic Guide To Spending Less and Living More (advice from a debt-free family of 16). 

Sam and her husband, Rob, have raised 14 children while paying off their house early and retiring young!  Many of the children are grown and have earned debt-free degrees.  Sam talks about wanting to be a stay at home mom more than anything in the world.  When your "WHY" is so strong, you figure out how to get it done.  Tune in to hear her story of how they made it happen.

In this episode

A Catholic Guide To Spending Less and Living More

Small Steps for Catholic Moms: Your Daily Call the Think, Pray and Act

You can follow Sam on Instagram here:

@samjmj

or Facebook here:

Sam Fatzinger Facebook

To reach me for virtual budget coaching or in-person decluttering, please email me at: [email protected]

Join the Pruning To Prosper Private Facebook Group here:Pruning To Prosper Facebook Group

The next free and live monthly budget zoom will be Tuesday, January 30th at 8am EST. Click here to register.  Bring your questions, concerns or success story! The zoom link will be emailed the day before. Monthly Budget Q&A zoom

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?  

 Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck.  In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes.  You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time.  Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items.  Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean.  5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward.  Let's get started

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716/ 

If Instagram is your jam, here you go:

https://www.instagram.com/pruningtoprosperpodcast/

Opening Bible verse: Proverbs 21:5

"The plans of the diligent are sure of profit, but all rash haste leads certainly to poverty."

It is recommended by Remit Sethi that our fixed costs do not exceed 60% of our take home pay.  This percentage allows wiggle room in our budgets for saving for retirement, short term savings to cover unexpected expenses and vacations.  Keeping fixed costs at or below 60% allows a more relaxed relationship with money.  Life is more predictable and surprises don't come with nearly the stress as when there is little wiggle room in the budget. It leaves us room to enjoy our lives and better respond to God's calling. 

In today's podcast episode I talk about those obvious fixed costs as well as those sneaky ones that we add without giving them too much thought.  Once we add a fixed cost, it's very hard to take it away.  Being diligent about adding a fixed cost will allow you to profit.  Adding a fixed cost without much thought leads to poverty.

If you would like to work with me 1:1, please email me at: [email protected]

To be added to the mailing list to receive the zoom link for free monthly budget Q&A, please click here.  The next one is scheduled for January 30th at 8am EST. Monthly Budget Q&A sign up

To join the private Facebook Group for this podcast, click here: Facebook Group

Is the clutter in your home so overwhelming you don't know where to begin? Or you do begin and quickly make a bigger mess, get frustrated and give up? Are you waiting for motivation to strike and THEN you'll get it together?  

 Motivation is not going to strike, so STOP waiting for it!  Just get started and guess, what? Momentum will kick in and help you finish the job.  When we look at the big picture, it's easy to get overwhelmed and stay stuck.  In these Saturday morning episodes, I lead you through one very small area of your home to declutter for just 5 minutes.  You won't pull everything out and make a bigger mess, you'll just handle a very small section at a time.  Week after week and little by little, your home will begin to feel lighter. You'll be able to freely open kitchen drawers and quickly find items.  Cleaning will become easier too because you won't be cleaning before you can actually clean.  5 minutes will make a difference! Set your prayer intention to unite your work with Him, pop in this podcast, and set your reward.  Let's get started

To work with me 1:1 or to schedule a 30 minute complimentary discovery call, please email me at: [email protected]

To follow me on Facebook and join in live chats and classes, click here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099615896871716/ 

If Instagram is your jam, here you go:

https://www.instagram.com/pruningtoprosperpodcast/