Balanced, Not Broke

Tired of feeling like your money disappears before the month ends?

Join us for Balanced, Not Broke—a half-day budgeting workshop designed to help you finally take control of your finances in a way that actually works in real life. Whether you’re managing a household, flying solo, or trying to merge money with your spouse, this workshop is for anyone who’s ready to stop guessing and start planning with confidence.

You don’t need fancy spreadsheets or financial degrees—just a willingness to show up, be honest, and try something new.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to build a practical budget that fits your lifestyle (and your season)
• Where your money is actually going—and how to make it go further
• Tools and tips for managing spending, saving, and recurring bills
• How to set realistic goals and actually stick to them

What You’ll Get:

• A printed budgeting workbook + templates to use at home
• A spending analysis tool to help you take action
• A simple strategy for managing variable or irregular income
• Light refreshments + community encouragement

Details:

• Date: July 19th, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
• Location: The Sanctuary Family Center
• Tickets: $49 per person / $79 per couple

Spots are limited to keep the workshop interactive and hands-on.

Grab your seat today and finally feel good about your money again.

Info: -Light refreshments available

-Distribute workbooks and materials

-Soft background music and name tags

-Casual seating, greet participants

Info: -Welcome & introductions


-Quick poll: “How do you feel about your finances today?”


-Overview of the day + what to expect

Info: Spending mindset check-in


Guided activity: "Write down your last 10 transactions"


Teaching: fixed vs. variable vs. surprise expenses


Activity: Quick spending categories + leakage awareness

Info: -Overview of different budgeting methods (zero-based, percentage, envelope-style)


-Participants fill out personal budget templates (guided)


-Tip: How to adapt if your income is irregular


-Partner/peer Q&A

Info: -Activity: Write down 1 short-term + 1 long-term money goal


-Teaching: How to align your goals with your monthly habits


-Bonus: Emergency funds, debt payoff, and monthly check-ins


-Share a few anonymous examples of common struggles + wins

Info: Finalize personal budget + walk through a 30-day spending plan


Teaching: How to stay on track (automation, accountability, mindset)


Action Plan: One change to make this week


Optional: Sign-up interest form for 1:1 coaching or follow-up group

Info: Open floor for questions


Recap key takeaways


Raffle or door prize


Hand out digital follow-up info & link to join interest list

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