Makeover Your Style and Your Budget

My friend Ellen just spoke to our MOPS group about that oh-so-sensitive word...budget. When i think of budgets, I usually cringe. I think of words like: restrictive, controlling, limits, and stressful.

But one line from Ellen's talk sparked an idea with me that has been so freeing.

She said: when you walk through the grocery store and say no to that awesome, pre-packaged, organic, 5 minute meal because the price is $$$, don't feel sad for yourself, don't pity yourself. Walk with your head held high because you are saying no to that because you are saying yes to something bigger.

Are you saying yes to something bigger?

Did you catch that? Budgeting isn't just about pinching pennies so you can pay your utilities. Its about cutting back in some areas so you can make a bigger impact where it counts. This applies to all of us, no matter our paychecks! This idea has kicked me in the butt and gotten me excited about budgeting once again. What better time to start then at the beginning of a new year too!?

Over the next few posts I will show you how to style your home, your self, and your life...all on a budget, all so you can say yes for a greater purpose.

Will you join me as I blog for a series on budgeting for a purpose, all with an emphasis on style?