06 Simple Money Tips That Actually Lower Stress with Tabitha Bissett

Holiday stress isn’t just your calendar. It’s your credit card bill waiting in January. In this episode of Cupcakes & Clarity, Lisa Pirinelli sits down with Tabitha Bissett, owner of Bissett Accounting and Bookkeeping, to make money feel less scary during the busiest season of the year. Together they talk about why so many women overspend without meaning to, how a simple budget can protect your peace, and how involving your kids can turn holiday spending into something meaningful instead of stressful. This episode is a warm, practical reset for anyone who wants holiday joy without financial regret.

What listeners will learn:

• Why holiday spending often spirals when there is no clear plan in place.
• How a realistic holiday budget starts with your actual bank balance and upcoming bills.
• A simple way to set one total spending number before buying a single gift.
• How to list the people you want to buy for and allocate dollars on purpose.
• Why small overspending adds up fast when it shifts spending away from someone else on your list.
• How credit cards quietly turn a gift purchase into a bigger cost when there is no payoff plan.
• Why tracking purchases prevents duplicate spending and uneven gifting.
• How using your phone notes can help you track gifts and spending in real time.
• Why baking or low cost gifts can help you stretch a budget without losing thoughtfulness.
• How involving kids reduces pressure on you while also creating meaningful memories.
• A simple way to teach kids budgeting by giving them a set amount and letting them choose gifts.
• Why “perfect Christmas” is often a pressure story, not what kids truly remember.
• How financial literacy starts with small conversations and grows into confident money habits.
• What to consider when investing in coaching, especially when you want long-term stability and support.
• Why holiday harmony often comes from connection and simplicity, not bigger spending.

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The holidays can be one of the most emotionally charged, expectation-filled, and exhausting times of the year, especially for high-achieving women who are already juggling work, family, and their own big goals. In this episode of Cupcakes & Clarity, Lisa Pirinelli takes everything from the Freedom Map and applies it to the holiday season so you can move from rushed, scattered, and stretched thin to calm, grounded, and more present.

What listeners will learn:

• Why awareness is the first step to changing how the holidays feel, starting with three honest words that describe your usual season.​
• How to define your personal version of “holiday harmony” based on your values, season of life, and what matters most right now.​
• How to turn your intentions into a simple, personalized Holiday Harmony Plan that blends work, family, and your own needs.​
• Ways to decide your biggest goal for the season and what you will intentionally make time for, instead of trying to do everything.​
• How to protect your peace by saying no to hosting, extra volunteer roles, and one-more-thing commitments that don’t align.​
• Why “a no creates space for your yes” and how to prepare your nos ahead of time so you feel confident when requests come in.​
• Practical ideas to align your business or career with your life, including what to postpone, delegate, or move into January.​
• How small scheduling shifts can keep your business moving without burnout.​
• Simple harmony rituals that anchor your days.​
• How to measure whether your holidays were truly harmonious using feelings like presence, connection, and reduced resentment instead of just numbers.​
• The power of micro-celebrations when you honor a boundary, slow down, or choose rest.​

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You’ve named your values, created your vision, and aligned your life with what matters most; now it’s time to turn intention into momentum. In this episode of Cupcakes and Clarity, Lisa Pirinelli takes you through the final part of the Freedom Map series. Lisa shares how to take action, protect your energy, and stay consistent even when life gets messy.

Get ready to ditch all-or-nothing, build sustainable habits, and learn how to recalibrate when life derails you.

What listeners will learn:

• How to translate your top priorities into a clear and inspiring vision for your life.
• Why your values should guide every decision and how they shape your daily choices.
• The difference between clarity and action and why both are needed for real change.
• How to design a life that feels aligned instead of overwhelmed.
• Simple ways to identify what freedom, connection, and balance actually look like for you.
• Why starting small creates more lasting progress than trying to overhaul everything at once.
• How to take “small bets” that help you test new habits and build confidence.
• What to do when you feel stuck between knowing what you want and not knowing where to start.
• How to simplify your path by focusing on your next right step instead of the perfect plan.
• The connection between simplicity, momentum, and confidence in creating long-term change.
• Why celebrating small wins keeps you grounded and motivated through every season.

Click here to get your Freedom Map.

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