11 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY AS A HOMEMAKER / WAYS TO SAVE MONEY LIvING ONE INCOME

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[@MindyourMatters]

Finances are a big player! People say SAHM don’t make an income but,,,, we can certainly help the outgo

[@BecauseitMatters]

That is so true!

[@brandi8040]

Healthy foods aren't always more expensive. A bundle of bananas is cheaper than a box of snack cakes. 😉 Buy on sale & in season! Love your video!!

[@BecauseitMatters]

True! 💕

[@wystearya4347]

I am likely a bit older than your target audience. I have been in the workforce around 20+ years. When I was growing up, the only 'good' option for my life was said to be college and a career. Everything else was somehow 'less' or 'failure'. Homemaking was not taught to me in this way. Obviously, my Mom did cook and clean, her house was spotless, but I will venture to say she was not a homemaker. She didn't teach me how to take pride or enjoyment from the household tasks. They were just chores, and ultimately it shaped my view of housework. Which was, until somewhat recently, a negative view. (Also, once I was old enough, my Mom did work outside the home full time and many chores fell to me.) Fast forward to the pandemic and being laid off from a job I had for 14 years. A job, not a career or passion. A paycheck only. Thankfully, my husband and I had done the Dave Ramsey plan and were 100% debt free and had an emergency fund. And we honestly hadn't been in the position very long before the layoff. It took a few months for me to get over the shock of the layoff and from a tedious hiring process during which I ultimately didn't get the job applied for. I needed real downtime. And after a month of a depressed state and not really job hunting, it dawned on me. We were financially ok. I went over the numbers several times before going to my husband. I even began throwing myself into my new job as homemaker. I was enjoying myself, and creating more time and comfort for my family. I then felt ready and spoke to my husband. He was in agreement and I officially became a homemaker. It took a lot of time and convincing for some people, including my Mom, to accept my new role. We had to defend the non-monetary benefits to me being home. Finally, things calmed down and other than the occasional comment about job openings, the family has accepted it. More importantly, I fully accept it myself now. I hate the negative stigma there is in people caring for their homes and families. We are so much happier! There is more free time and less stress on everyone! I am still learning how to do this efficiently, but I am so thankful to live a part of my life like this. I hope more young people are taught that this is OK and valid and valuable. Money is not everything there is! Thank you for your lovely videos. They are helping an older women learn something she wished she could have sooner!

[@wystearya4347]

PS - I have cut my own hair for years! Mostly due to not liking how the salons did it. So it was neat to hear that as a money saving tip!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! ❤️❤️

[@lenafreeze7131]

I think it so sweet that you let your little one stick her fingers in everything. It’s so difficult to always be willing to allow do that but oh what a wonderful way to connect and teach them! So beautiful!

[@thelmakatherine5396]

Also when you acquire second hand furniture and clothing you don't freak out if the kids mess them up.

[@BecauseitMatters]

So true! Good point! 💕

[@EbonyNikitaElegance]

I’m a homemaker too & these tips are very useful! 💗 I was grocery shopping today & almost bought bakery muffins. Those little purchases add up. I saved $6 by choosing to make it at home later on this week!

[@BecauseitMatters]

That is awesome! Oh man, I totally agree with you. Premade food adds up so quickly!

[@vintagebeliever5023]

I love this!! 😘

[@honeyhomemakers]

Shopping the perimeter of the supermarket helps soo much to save money. Also cooking at least 90% of our meals saves us money. Homemakers are really creative with budgeting. Great tips!

[@BecauseitMatters]

That is great!:) I totally agree with you! Awe, thank you so much! ❤️

[@vintagebeliever5023]

Love your daughter's little rolling pin. Yes, second-hand! I dress me, my home, my yard, things for my grandbabies second-hand. Nice to see a stay-at-home mom encouraging other. I am an empty-nester yet still love your channel. Reminds me of my early years as a stay at home mama. 💓

[@BecauseitMatters]

It is so wonderful to have you here! ❤️

[@Marianne.5683]

I do the same thing with the fake online shopping! Haha once I get it in my cart it’s kind of like... oh... I really don’t want to spend all that money lol. That tip totally makes sense to me! It can be fun to just get the excitement of shopping but not the sadness of the money spent afterwards.

[@BecauseitMatters]

Haha, no way! That is so funny! A kindred spirit!:) ❤️

[@rose6772]

Me too! It works!

[@MindyourMatters]

Yes the middle section of the grocery store can be skipped! Haha

[@BecauseitMatters]

Yes!:)

[@julietambali]

I enjoyed watching your daughter help you. Reminds me of my daughter. I love the financial tips a great deal.😍🥰❤️💗

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you!!!!❤️ awe, she’s a good little helper:)

[@brandi8040]

Cloth diapers! 🙌 Saved us a LOT of money. Able to use them through multiple babies.

[@BecauseitMatters]

Oh, that is good to know. I’ve been trying to decide whether to use them with the next baby myself!:)

[@peggythomason6481]

You are such a blessing. Thanks for sharing these saving tips. Impulse buying is the worst. Your thoughtfulness regarding the income that is equals man hours...that was my philosophy when i worked. ♥️

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@tinabonner6286]

Good tips!! Thank you 🙏 ❤

[@honeylovesluxury]

Thank you for sharing! Great tips for us homemakers 💕

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you:)

[@Jenny-fb7lh]

Hi! I am really enjoying your videos!! They are so encouraging and refreshing!! I am a single girl still living with my family on a farm and I love doing all the house chores and cooking and baking for my brothers. It is so interesting to hear from someone who is were I hope to be in a few years, THANK YOU for sharing lessons you've learned so I can have the right mind set going into marriage!!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Oh my goodness, you sound so much like me from several years ago. I too grew up on a farm and had four brothers that I loved getting to cook for!:) that is so awesome! Thank you for reaching out!❤️

[@jasminesmith913]

Amazing tips. New homemaker and it’s so delightful. Thank you!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Awe, that makes me so happy!:)

[@debbiegerst]

Hi Sarah! I enjoyed this! Great job!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you! ❤️

[@readysetgarza2742]

Loved this! ❣

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you!:)

[@ourforsurelife3334]

Love this video! So needed! I was just about to spend money on a sale for hand soaps at Bath and Body Works. I didn't really have the money, but it was so tempting. I love seeing your little girl helping you in the kitchen!! I wish I would've let me kids help more in the kitchen when they were that age. These tips were great!!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Awe, that’s awesome! ❤️ it is quite precious having them around me!:)

[@carolinew6095]

Excellent advice! I really enjoyed this video x

[@BecauseitMatters]

Awe, thank you!:)

[@lmmartin959]

I enjoy your videos where you share tips. Always interesting to me! Thank you.

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much!:)

[@KelKelray25]

These are great tips thank you for sharing! Also the kitchen fun cookbook 😍 I still have my copy from my childhood and my grandmothers copy from her childhood!

[@BecauseitMatters]

That is so neat! I just picked this one up from a thrift store and can’t wait for my daughter to use it:)

[@sarahlouise8325]

Can you share some recipes?

[@blumerlredpilledgirl8958]

I work outside the home several hours a day for 3 days a week. The point is now I have more time to be constructive about how I spend my time. I really plan on being more aware of where our money goes. Canning, preserving and dehydrating my foods and gardening is saving money.

[@BecauseitMatters]

That is so awesome!:)

[@jenniferjude343]

I love your apron!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you:)

[@laineykeleher2812]

I love love love your channel. Thank you for everything you share!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Wow! Thank you so much! 💕

[@HealthandHomemaking]

I do the same thing about putting things in the chart and then days or weeks later I'm like i don't need that. Great tips :)

[@BecauseitMatters]

That is so funny!:) hey, it must work😂

[@alexandrialembke6229]

I love this video, thank you! I'm hoping to become a full time home maker soon and right now I'm working on saving and learning how to manage on just one income

[@BecauseitMatters]

That is awesome! Way to go! 💕

[@BecauseitMatters]

That is awesome! Way to go! 💕

[@MassageWithLiz]

Absolutely loved your editing & video style. Great tips. Just got a late fee ugh!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you so much!:)

[@DisasterCupcake]

Great tips! I love your daughter's name too :)

[@christopherandamandasmith6595]

Yes!!! I totally get the shopping online tip!! I do that so much.. my husband will be like, "what is all this in the cart??!" . I think he now knows I always do that, and I always go through and usually delete most if not all of it. 😂 Even shopping like at walmart, I'll look through the cart before checking out, and put back what I really don't need!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Haha, that is funny!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Haha, that is funny!

[@gettingjamieback1888]

I do the online cart empty also 😁

[@BecauseitMatters]

No way! 😂

[@Fleurdecarmel]

Hi Sarah! I love your videos! Where is your fireplace from? We do not have a fireplace in our home and I would like to get one 😊

[@BecauseitMatters]

Awe, thank you!:) I think it was just a Marketplace find:)

[@MoonFlowerCreations]

Oh how I remember the days when I was way younger, thinking that my belly looked big, when it actually didn’t. 😉

[@maceel4255]

Where did you get your kitchen island?! I love it! I have a counter space and I have been looking for something like this ☺️ love the video as always!

[@maceel4255]

Small*^ counter space!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Funny enough I pulled it out of my moms old dairy barn and scrubbed it down for a couple days. 😂

[@maceel4255]

@@BecauseitMatters oh man!! Well it looks brand new so you did a good job! 😂

[@jclark4644]

We need a meal inspo video!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Thank you!:) maybe I’ll have to do one:)

[@jclark4644]

@@BecauseitMatters please do! I am so stuck in a funk and desperately need new ideas. Sick of eating lots of processed foods, and pasta. Never thought I'd say it but I'm so sick of pasta! Need family meals that my kids will eat, that are tasty and nourishing as well as cheap, quick and easy to prepare... Am I asking too much? 😆

[@EquippedwithStrength]

I love your home. Do you edit your own videos?

[@BecauseitMatters]

Yes, I do film and edit them myself. :)

[@rose6772]

Do you have a video where you show us how you cut your hair? That would be super helpful!

[@BecauseitMatters]

Im blessed with curly hair that hides any mistakes. I just part it down the back, put it in two pony tails and then chop it and touch it up afterward. :) 😂

[@rose6772]

@@BecauseitMatters well it looks super cute!🌼🌼

[@BeigeBrownClip-jd2pv]

Housewife should do reading to broaden knowledge. There's another world inside books. Do maths , help to keep mind sharp all the time. Run treadmill while waiting for washing machine to be done.

[@Hosenfeld24601]

Yummm butter 😂

[@ceciliacorson1804]

Aww, the baby helping you. 🥹 So sweet! And you look great, btw! I’d trade someone’s extra 5 to 20 pounds to not have scoliosis. 🥲

[@BecauseitMatters]

Oh I’m so sorry! My brother has a mild case of that. He said it’s painful to even drive now. 😬