8 Frugal Habits That Saved Our One Income Family in 2026
There was a time when I thought being frugal meant clipping coupons and buying generic cereal. Then 2026 happened. Our mortgage went up. Everything at the grocery store seemed more …
Frugal Living
Ideas to help stretch your hard-earned dollars further
How We Budget on One Income With 6 Kids (Real Monthly Numbers)
People ask us all the time how we afford life with six kids. Sometimes I wonder too. Groceries aren’t cheap. Gas isn’t cheap. Kids definitely aren’t cheap. But over the …
How I feed my family of 7 for $500 a month in 2024
Grocery costs have never been higher and our family, like everyone else’s, is really feeling the pinch. We have 7 mouths to feed and our grocery costs soared to almost …
2 Money-Saving Activities to Help You Save Money on Things You Already Buy
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Save Money on Groceries by Shopping by Expiration Date
How I Save Money on Groceries for My Large Family by Shopping by Expiration Date Unless you’ve been living under a rock or on a completely self-sufficient homestead, you’ve undoubtedly …
17 Best Toddler Toys for Road Trips (from a mom of five!)
As a family that traveled full time in an RV and regularly puts 20,000 miles on our car each year, I know a thing or two about long road trips with kids. …
How I Afford to be a Stay at Home Mom
How to Afford Being a Stay at Home Mom You CAN afford to be a stay at home mom (or dad) even if your spouse has a low income. If …
How to Save Money When You’re Broke
How to Save Money When You’re Broke Most of us have felt that feeling at some point in our lives. That nagging worry about what we’ll do if something goes …