40: From Coffee to Tea & the Power of a Monthly “Plan” (Not Budget!)

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Surprise! We’re ENGAGED!! Okay okay, this episode isn’t technically about that (I got totally sidetracked ), but I promise the full engagement episode is coming soon!

Today’s chat is all about… drumroll please… budgeting. Or wait—scratch that—we’re calling it planning now. Because doesn’t “plan” just feel so much more spacious, empowering, and aligned than “budget”? I’ll share how Kelton and I are navigating our first month of The Plan, what’s shifted (including my fancy creamer habit), and the unexpectedly emotional journey from coffee to tea

We talk:

  • Why “budget” feels restrictive (and how “plan” feels so much better)
  • Our new monthly money rhythm as a couple
  • The great creamer debate (yes, I almost cried in the grocery aisle)
  • My very first tea day and the surprising benefits
  • And of course, toddler snuggles, coffee breath guilt, and the hilarious lies I told myself when I had four cups a day


Tell me your coffee or tea story—are you Team Coffee Forever? A tea convert? A little of both? Find me on IG or come join our free Calm & Colorful Mama community (link below!) and let’s sip & chat!





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