Yes, it can be done. We lived in CA. 4 children. 1 income. For me, I didn't want someone else raising my blessings from God. They were too precious. Now we are empty-nesters and it was so worth it. 😊 Thank you for sharing.
I analyze the foods we buy and decide which items I can make from scratch instead. Sometimes it’s just freezing things in a convenient way to help me cook from scratch more so that I’m not tempted to make frozen meals or eat out. I do this specifically with my veggies!
I do a lot of small things throughout the day. Like, I try to run my laundry before 10 am so it finishes by noon, and run the dishwasher before bed. The peak hours for our electric company are noon to 8pm, so I try to make sure I’m not doing laundry or dishes during those hours to keep our electric bill lower. And I always ask “is there anything on my grocery list I can make instead?” We no longer buy things like hot chocolate packets that are very easy to make yourself with just cocoa powder and sugar. And lots of days I give my kids “sheetpan charcuterie” for lunch, which is just lots of bits and bobs set out on a sheetpan for them to pick at. It’s a great way to use up the last few berries, the rest of the pickles, those few pieces of lunch meat that aren’t enough to make sandwiches for everyone, a handful of nuts, etc. It makes us waste less and stretches small things into a full meal, and they love having lots of choices.
@@StephanieGiese oh I love sheetpan charcuterie for lunch!! Pretty sure I made it almost everyday when I was pregnant with our 4th haha..it's just so easy and tasty! Thanks for sharing 🥰
I loved all real your video felt. If feels like your sharing your story and trying to help people without worrying about everything being or looking perfect. Such an encouragement to me! I'm subscribing.
@@emilydawson2667 yes, eating out less is such a great way to save. Bone broth is something I need to start doing.. I tried it a few times but I didn't like it + felt we didn't get much vs the time it took 😔 any tips!
I love making my own bone broth too! I used to be so weirded out by cooking bones for so long, but when I started doing it in the instant pot and straining it super well it changed everything!
Juice is a great source of many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are great for children even though it contains sugar its natural and the benefits outweigh the sugar!
Meal planning is so tricky. I feel like sometimes when I shop that way, I save money & other times when I meal plan it seems to save. I can't figure it out lol! I do try to plan my meals around what is on sale, though and always pantry/freezer shop before I go!
Save money by eating less meat. Food has gotten expensive the past 4 years. But thankful that the righteous are never forsaken nor have to beg for bread.
Please give your children a whole fruit. The juice is just concentrated sugar without the fiber to help slow down the sugar absorption. We have an epidemic of obesity and diabetes no need to start them on that road as a toddler. Just remember...there is really NO good sugar. It is an occasional treat. Our brain loves it. The most widespread addiction in the world.
"Whoever believes in me, rivers of living water wiil flow from within them!" John 7: 38 God alone is worthy of our praise! Amen. Love your slow pace and gentle moves. So calming! Press on sister! ❤✝️🙏🤍
