I had more energy to exercise during the second trimester.
I ate more normally (for me) during the 2nd trimester and said goodbye to cravings & aversions!
I started asking for help from friends in the second trimester.
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The second trimester–such a relief!
My tricks for getting more protein in during the first trimester.
Finally, second trimester and lots of energy!
I could finally stick to a schedule again during the second trimester!
First trimester: A gentle schedule?
Establishing a gentle schedule for the first trimester.
My main priority for the first trimester was to rest.
Food cravings and aversions are so tough during the first trimester!
Pregnancy time management is a real thing
Pregnancy time management: Is that even a thing? Oh yes, it is!
Pregnancy is such a unique time in one’s life that it requires a unique type of time management.
The first trimester is my least favorite! Fatigue, nausea, food aversions… Need I say more?
How my husband and I budget together (funny!)
When my husband wants to buy something but consults the budget first… (Btw this is funny!)
Why is the groceries budget category always overspent?!
By the way, I’m pregnant!
28 weeks pregnant, woohoo!
The budgeting struggle at the end of the month…
At the end of the month, many of my budgeting categories are empty. What to do?
Monthly Budgeting:
Quarterly + Yearly Budgeting:
Exercise in the middle of the day, if you can swing it!
Don’t make your budget too strict!
Don’t make your budget too strict! You need to be able to breathe.
Your budget can only be effective if you check it often.
Daily + Weekly Budgeting.
… And the revamped morning routine! A surprisingly chill way to start the day.
How to budget as a couple
I’m tackling one of my favorite topics! How do you budget as a couple?
Each person in a couple should have their own fun money!
If you share a budget, always consult your partner before making a big purchase.
The revamped evening routine! Everything I need, while staying practical, to set me up for a good next day.
Don’t forget to budget for fun things!
Your budget provides a clear answer to the question, “Can I afford this?”.
Don’t forget to budget for fun things!
Fun money: my favorite budgeting category!
I decided to revamp our evening and morning routines.
Create a flexible budget (yes, I know it sounds like an oxymoron)
Unexpected expenses are a part of life. Let your budget be flexible.
Budgeting is a balancing act; there’s no perfect budget.
Check the budget before making a purchase!
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