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What if dinner cost less, tasted better, and actually made your week feel easier? We’re talking with bestselling cookbook author Rachel Farnsworth, founder of The Stay At Home Chef, about building a realistic meal strategy that beats rising grocery prices without sacrificing flavor, time, or sanity. Rachel shares how cooking pulled her through postpartum depression and became a way to serve millions, then breaks down the exact system behind her free Cheap Eats meal plan: four weeks of restaurant-quality recipes that average under $3 per person, complete with shopping lists and smart ingredient overlap.

We get practical fast. You’ll hear how to plan a week that kills the drive-thru impulse, why one-stop shopping often saves more than chasing sales, and how to choose recipes with 30 minutes or less of hands-on time. Rachel explains how modern, beginner-friendly instructions and supportive video can turn an anxious kitchen into a calm, confident space. We also dig into family wins: theme nights that mimic takeout at home, kid-safe tasks that build real skills, and the simple prep habits that eliminate chaos at 5 p.m.

Along the way, Rachel opens up about staying grounded while her audience grew to 12 million, the power of serving people over algorithms, and the resilience that comes from a family history of trying, pivoting, and trying again. If you’re ready to spend less, eat better, and feel more in control, this conversation hands you the plan, the mindset, and the momentum to start tonight.

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Danielle is a money coach helping those who have been trying to figure out their finances FINALLY create a clear plan so they don’t have to worry about waiting to refill their bank account the next payday.

She is the founder of The Financial Freedom Society on Facebook and her signature money coaching program, The Better Budgeting Playbook. You can sign up for her newsletter by clicking here.

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We draw a straight line between fear, half-commitments, and money stress, using Jeremiah 37–38 as a lens on why budgets fail and how courage and counsel change the story. We share practical ways to move from wishy-washy habits to clear, accountable action that serves your real goals.

• commitment versus wishy-washy money habits
• King Zedekiah’s fear and mixed decisions
• how fear sabotages budgets and debt payoff
• surrender as decisive alignment with goals
• wise counsel versus noisy advice
• accountability structures that stick



Schedule a session: Let’s talk about your finances, why it’s hard to commit, and what you need to stop riding that wishy-washy line and fully surrender to make your finances better
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If you decide to give your life over to Jesus Christ, please let me know. I’m going to praise to the heavens for you.

Danielle is a money coach helping those who have been trying to figure out their finances FINALLY create a clear plan so they don’t have to worry about waiting to refill their bank account the next payday.

She is the founder of The Financial Freedom Society on Facebook and her signature money coaching program, The Better Budgeting Playbook. You can sign up for her newsletter by clicking here.

Take the first step towards financial freedom and sign up for a complimentary assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for the early release of The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99.

Grab your free copy of The Bank Statement Exercise.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagra...

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Feeling pulled in every direction by money “shoulds”? We’re cutting through the noise to help you build a budget that matches your real life, not someone else’s highlight reel. I share the simple, repeatable steps I use with clients to uncover true priorities, choose smart trade-offs, and fund what actually matters in this season.

We start by naming the pressure—milestones, trends, and the endless scroll that says you’re behind—then flip the script with a Priority List exercise that brings clarity in minutes. Couples do it separately and compare; singles rank their top ten. The overlaps show where your first dollars should go. From there, we make alignment real: if staying home with a baby leads the list, you may choose older cars and fewer takeout nights. That’s not deprivation; that’s intention. You can have anything, not everything—and that’s the path to peace.

Next, we read your bank statement like a values report. Frequent drive-thrus might signal time constraints; steady online orders might point to comfort, convenience, or a cozier home. When spending matches values, keep it and plan for it. When it doesn’t, redirect to savings, debt payoff, and time freedom. We also set boundaries to protect your mind space: unfollow accounts that trigger FOMO and ask, does this align with my season of life right now? Priorities change, and your budget should move with them.

By the end, you’ll have reflection questions to spot misalignment fast and practical ideas to make the long game feel doable. Every no becomes a yes somewhere better: no to subscription creep is yes to breathing room; no to a flashy upgrade is yes to more time with your family. When your daily choices line up with your values, anxiety fades and confidence rises. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs budget calm, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.

Danielle is a money coach helping those who have been trying to figure out their finances FINALLY create a clear plan so they don’t have to worry about waiting to refill their bank account the next payday.

She is the founder of The Financial Freedom Society on Facebook and her signature money coaching program, The Better Budgeting Playbook. You can sign up for her newsletter by clicking here.

Take the first step towards financial freedom and sign up for a complimentary assessment call with me, Danielle Reese.

Grab your copy of "Let's Talk Groceries" Your Guide to Reducing Your Grocery Bill" This is an ebook with over 30 pages of tips, tricks, and guidance to help you save hundreds on your grocery bill!

Sign up for The Better Budgeting Blueprint for $99.

Grab your free copy of The Bank Statement Exercise.

You can connect with her on Facebook or Instagram.