Budgeting as a Busy Mom: Why Budgeting Alone Wasn’t Enough to Save Me
Because writing down bills is not the same as fixing your life
I used to think if I could just get my money in order, everything else would fall into place.
So I bought the planners.
Made the lists.
Wrote down the bills.
Tried to stick to it.
But the truth?
I wasn’t just broke.
I was broken.
Not because I didn’t know how to budget…
But because I was trying to use a financial plan to fix a life that was in emotional and mental survival mode.
You Can’t Budget Around Burnout
I was tracking expenses while running on fumes.
Trying to plan grocery runs while suppressing grief.
Trying to build credit while breaking down inside.
Sis, I was doing the math right—
But I was still stuck.
And when I looked up from all those budget sheets and bills…
I didn’t see progress.
I saw a woman trying to control numbers when her real issue was feeling out of control in her life.
Budgeting Is a Tool—Not the Whole Toolbox
Don’t get me wrong. I love a good budget.
I believe in knowing your numbers, writing things down, and being intentional with your money.
But budgeting alone wasn’t enough to save me because:
- I had no vision for what I was building
- I was trying to fix income without addressing mindset
- I was paying bills but never paying attention to me
- I needed healing, structure, boundaries, and a reset—not just a budget
That’s when I realized…
I didn’t need a spreadsheet. I needed a strategy.
What Actually Moved Me Forward
What finally helped me shift wasn’t just tracking expenses—it was facing my story.
That’s why I wrote Built from the Struggle—because it wasn’t until I named my patterns, unpacked the pain, and learned how to reset emotionally and financially… that things started to shift.
That’s also why I created:
- The DIY Budgeting Planner (for when you’re ready to actually take control)
- The Reset & Rise Bundle (for when budgeting feels like it’s not enough)
- The Busy Mom’s Purpose Map (for when you’re not even sure what you’re working toward anymore)
If You’ve Been Saying “Budgeting Doesn’t Work for Me”… You’re Not Alone
Maybe it’s not the numbers.
Maybe it’s not laziness.
Maybe you’re not undisciplined.
Maybe you just need more support than a budgeting app can give you.
And maybe your healing and your glow-up start with finally looking at the full picture.
“I thought I just needed a better budget. But what I really needed was a reset—mentally, emotionally, and financially. These tools helped me find that balance again.”
— Brittney, Single Mom of 2
💡 Here’s Where You Can Start:
| Your Season | What You Need | Link |
|---|---|---|
| You’re brand new to budgeting | DIY Budget Planner & Guide | Grab it here |
| You’re tired of trying to figure it all out alone | Reset & Rise Bundle | Start your reset |
| You need to revisit your ‘why’ and feel whole again | Built from the Struggle eBook | Read the book |
Sis, don’t just write down bills hoping it’ll make you feel better.
You deserve more than that.
You deserve peace, clarity, and a plan that includes you.
Budgeting is part of the journey—
But it’s not the destination.
🛒 Click here to grab the tool that fits your season
And if you don’t know where to start? The Reset & Rise Bundle is always a powerful first step.
You’ve got this—because you’re not just managing money.
You’re rebuilding your life.
💛 You May Also Like:
📔 Built from the Struggle eBook
A healing guide for moms who’ve been through it and are ready to grow through it.
✨ Reset & Rise Bundle
The full reset: structure, healing, mindset, and clarity in one bundle.
📒 My Hustle & Flow Planner
Balance your time, energy, and goals—because burnout isn’t a badge of honor.
📝 DIY Budgeting Planner & Guide
Not just budgeting worksheets—a complete reset for your coins and confidence.