#230 10 Ways to Make Budgeting Fun

Budgeting can often feel like just another item on your endless to-do list, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, we’re sharing smart and creative ways to make budgeting something you actually enjoy, so it becomes a habit you look forward to—not one you keep putting off. Whether it’s setting the vibe with cozy lighting, grabbing your favorite treat, turning on a good playlist, or turning your savings goals into a game, this episode is packed with ideas to help shift your perspective and make money management feel more like self-care than a chore. If you’re new to budgeting or just looking to shake things up, you’ll find simple, uplifting tips to bring more ease and joy into your financial routine. Hosting Today: I'm Ashley Patrick, ex detective turned debt-free CEO of my very own business and stay at home mom of three. Not too long ago, my dreams of staying at home with my kids seemed impossible. I thought I'd have to stay miserable in a high stress demanding job, just so I could retire someday. After gaining the confidence in my own ability to manage my family's finances and a simple step-by-step plan to make it happen, I was able to pay off $45,000 in just 17 months, which then allowed me to finally quit my job, stay at home with my kids, and build a debt-free business. Now, my mission is to help moms like you conquer debt and free themselves from the mental load of handling their family's finances. “Remember you don't have to be perfect with your money to start enjoying the process. We want to focus on progress and not perfection. Take one small step at a time. You deserve to feel good about your money. Okay, so it's okay to do things that make it fun and enjoyable so that you can enjoy your money.” - Ashley Patrick For easy step by step directions and worksheets on getting your budget together and done in 30 minutes a month, download my FREE Budget Starter Kit on www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/start And if you enjoyed the podcast today and got some great takeaways, I’d really appreciate it if you followed the Money Mindset Podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes Resources and Links Mentioned: * Budget Starter Kit: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/start * Budgets Made Easy Budget Planner: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/planner * Paycheck Budget Spreadsheet: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/spreadsheet * Budgets Made Easy Blog: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/blog * Join the Money Success Club waitlist here: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/msc * Get your printable budget trackers here: www.debtfreecharts.com Connect with Ashley: Instagram: www.instagram.com/budgetsmadeeasy