Welcome to Spending Intentionally.

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Our story

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Finding Freedom in the Mess, One Intentional Step at a Time

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Hi, I’m Shelly — the heart behind Spending Intentionally.

Like so many of us, my twenties didn’t go exactly as planned.

I bought a home, started building my career, and was trying to “do it all” — but behind the scenes, I was quietly drowning in debt, exhaustion, and the constant pressure to keep up. Bills stacked up. Life moved fast. And somehow, no matter how hard I worked, I felt like I was always playing catch-up. I spent years working through every financial strategy and consuming THOUSANDS of hours and pages of personal finance content. There’s a small but strong community of like-minded women who want more for their financial future.

Along this path came one of the biggest battles of my life: struggling to become a mother and eventually conceiving our daughter through IVF. It was a journey that tested me emotionally, physically, and financially. But it also woke me up. It made me realize that if I wanted the life I dreamed of — for me, for her, for our family — I had to stop living on autopilot.

I had to start living intentionally. 🌸

My Turning Point

I stopped just throwing money at my debt and started creating a strategy:

Tackling high-interest debts first

Exploring smarter tools like HELOCs and debt consolidation loans

Building systems that work for my life, not against it

At the same time, I discovered the power of intentional organization — not just in my finances, but in my home, routines, and mindset. From simplifying our spaces to creating systems that make everyday life calmer, I learned how much peace comes from making small, consistent choices that matter.

Why Spending Intentionally Exists

Spending Intentionally was born from my belief that financial freedom and intentional living aren’t about doing more — they’re about doing what matters most.

Here, I share the tools, strategies, and mindset shifts that helped me:

  • Organize my home + routines to make life calmer and more joyful

  • Romanticize everyday moments instead of rushing through them

  • Create a debt payoff plan without sacrificing the things I love

  • Build a foundation for financial freedom — one intentional choice at a time

For You, If…

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  • You’ve ever felt like:

  • Your debt feels impossible to manage

  • You’re constantly busy but never truly present

  • You want a home and life that feel calm, organized, and aligned

  • You’re ready to start living intentionally — but you don’t know where to start

You’re in the right place. 💛

Let’s Do This Together

I’m not here to hand you a one-size-fits-all plan. I’m here to share what’s worked for me — the systems, tools, and mindset shifts that have helped me move from overwhelmed to intentional.

Whether you’re:

  • Organizing your home to make space for what matters

  • Tackling debt while still enjoying the life you love

  • Learning how to slow down and romanticize your daily routines

  • Or just craving a little more freedom and peace

This is where your journey starts, too.

Because living intentionally isn’t about having it all figured out.

It’s about taking the next right step — and I’ll be here to walk it with you. 🌿

Spending Intentionally isn’t just a brand.

It’s a lifestyle.

It’s a movement.

And it’s your permission to start creating a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. ✨