Hi, I’m Delainy!

Mom of two, former electrical engineer, Python coder, and baker. I share clever life hacks, mom chaos moments, and practical tools to save time and sanity.

When I left engineering to raise my kids, I quickly realized that managing a household budget and running a small business both require efficient systems that actually work. My husband runs his own business, and I handle all the accounting in QuickBooks, tracking expenses, income, and goals with the same data-driven mindset I used in engineering.

Over time, I started creating tools and strategies to simplify our family finances, side hustles, and small business bookkeeping — and that’s how Scrappy Cents was born.

What You’ll Find on Scrappy Cents

This blog is for parents and small business owners who want to take the guesswork out of money.
Here, you’ll find:

• Smart family budgeting systems that are easy to maintain
• Side hustle tracking tools to measure your true hourly rate and ROI
• QuickBooks and bookkeeping tips for small business owners
• Time-saving templates and data-backed strategies to stay organized and profitable

My Approach: SIMPLE Systems that WORK

I believe managing money shouldn’t feel overwhelming — it should feel like solving a simple equation. My approach is all about:

• Turning chaos into clarity through structure and logic
• Using numbers to make confident financial decisions
• Finding realistic ways for parents to grow income and save time

Whether you’re tracking your side hustle profits, organizing your family budget, or just trying to feel more in control of your finances, I’ll show you how to do it with calm, confidence, and a clear plan.

🚀 Start Here

If you’re new to Scrappy Cents, here are a few great places to begin:

• 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My First Business
• Calculate Your Side Hustle Hourly Rate
• Smart Family Budgeting for Busy Parents (coming soon)

Let’s Connect

I love hearing from other parents and small business owners who are finding creative ways to make money work for them.
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Thanks for being here. I’m glad you’re part of the Scrappy Cents community — where smart systems meet real family life.