Doing Scary Things, Monthly Meal Planning on One Income, Trusting God (Psalm 91)

Going from two incomes to one is hard. Inflation doesn’t make grocery shopping or meal planning any easier, but it can be done. You can plan effectively with a little discipline and creativity. Are you thinking about staying home or are you struggling financially? Maybe you just want to save money on groceries?
This video is a little peek into how my small family budgets and plans for meals monthly. It’s hard work but I believe it has helped us keep a budget we can manage and get the bills paid. I won’t say it’s perfect, but I hope it inspires you if you’re in a similar situation.
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Scripture we read today: Psalm 91:1-8
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In Christ,
Rosa Rosa

[@kathleenritter4532]

Hope you are having a blessed day. Don't give up. Keep going. It will get easier once things become more automatic for you. You'll figure out short cuts that work for you. As a mom of 4, I did 1 a month shopping (usually in 1 day🥴). I also tried really hard to have at least 1 cooking day a month too. I did some meals that I froze but mostly I cooked or prepped ingredients to make things much easier when it was time to make meals. If you are able to when you see really good sales, buy it to be stocked up. You'll already have it on hand and won't have to get it next month. My husband is a stay at home dad. It was/is a struggle for 1 income but you do find out what's really important and what you can do without. Going back yo basics & simpler things has been a Godsend for us.

[@Pigmentscript]

@@kathleenritter4532 Hello! Thank you for your encouragement. Thanks for the tips. I’m in the learning season for sure🌸

[@karenrobinson129]

I totally agree. I worked 5 jobs to keep my children. I can state no neighbours or taxpayers fed or clothed my children. Being a single parent is hard. It's worth it, though. My kids always say, "My mum is no sponger. Good luck to you.

[@Pigmentscript]

Thank you! Keep up the good and hard work. :D

[@gabbyfowl]

Great video. You are doing so good. When I was a stay home mom we always ate whatever was on sale or reduced. I would take it home and find a recipe that fit what we had. Also with large packs of meat I would divide and then freeze.

[@Pigmentscript]

@@gabbyfowl awesome to hear what you did. We have to be creative, right? 🙏🏻

[@jennyenvelopes]

I have been searching meal planning videos and so glad that yours popped up!

[@Pigmentscript]

@@jennyenvelopes I hope it was helpful Jenny! ❤️

[@marthabowers9045]

I just found you. Love your message of faith and strength. I live in central Texas and there are so few markdowns around here. We have Walmart and HEB and three dollar stores. I am a retired mom of three. One thing that helped me years ago was following The Tightwad Gazette. Great ideas and recipe stretchers. I garden a little. Hope to do more. Love your music. Thanks for your channel.

[@Pigmentscript]

@@marthabowers9045 I was watching a documentary about Texas and it’s grocery stores haha, awesome welcome 🙏🏻 thanks for the encouragement

[@rachaelsupadventures]

Good morning Rosa ♥ You are so correct on the inflation. I don't know how a lot of people are doing it. I have always kept a large pantry. I think it started when the couponing craze started. But it is a good thing because when covid came and things were scarce we were fine. If you ask around you may be able to get some food grade buckets at your local grocery in the bakery or deli for free. You can use these to store bulk dry goods then you can cut costs. Otherwise if you have a Walmart nearby they run around $5 to $6 for the bucket and lid. Free is better. Just make sure if used it is food grade and from a food product. Do you save your kitchen scraps from your fruits veggies and egg shells to make a compost? When its done you can mix it with your soil and plants love it! Our dirt has lots of roots, pebbles and sand in it. Slowly we have been sifting it and then mixing it with a little potting soil to make it better. It is a slow process. Thank you for sharing. Stay blessed!

[@jo-sully-anne2418]

You are doing an amazing job as a blessing maker for your husband and child. Keep pursuing Jesus lovely lady . Blessings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@Pigmentscript]

Hello friend from the UK, that's so awesome. Thank you for your encouraging words. God bless you and your family!

[@aprilsoriano4968]

Hi I'm watching from Philippines always 🙏 pray❤never give up..I'm enjoying watching your videos❤❤❤

[@Pigmentscript]

@@aprilsoriano4968 thank you so much, your words are super encouraging ❤️🙏🏻 hope you enjoy them and get inspired

[@aprilsoriano4968]

Yes thankyou❤...

[@MrMungin81]

Young lady, I truly love your stance for Jesus Christ, for there are so many KZbinrs who get a few subscribers and pretend as if God never existed. I love your Bible reading. I love your scripture quotes, and I love your encouragement. If you keep putting Jesus Christ first, you will watch your channel grow from a few hundred subscribers to a few hundred thousand subscribers, and if you continue on from there, keeping Jesus first, then you will go from a few hundred thousand subscribers to a few million subscribers. The key is keeping Jesus first. So, I will go ahead and put in my ballot to help you on your way. In other words, you just earned yourself a new subscriber. God bless you, and may you and your family be in good health. By the way, you are a brilliant mother. God bless.

[@Pigmentscript]

I don't even know what to say but thank you. The Lord is good and with his help all things are possible, may it all be for his Glory. Thank you so much for your words, Blessings in Christ!

[@carakerr4081]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! God bless! 🙏💕

[@Pigmentscript]

No problem, hope it was helpful.

[@katheryncompton2159]

I'm so glad that you stepped out in faith and started this channel. Looking forward to seeing more content. You're an inspiration. ❤

[@Pigmentscript]

Thank you! So kind of you.

[@lionness_simsima5941]

Hello 👋 great sharing

[@Pigmentscript]

:D Hi there thank you

[@carriecarter]

Good morning! ☀️

[@Pigmentscript]

@@carriecarter Good morning ☀️😃

[@SharonGoewert]

New sub. here God Bless your family

[@Pigmentscript]

Thank you! God bless your family too, so glad you're here.

[@monicacasella3812]

Hola nueva x aca desde uruguay 🇺🇾🥰🥰

[@Pigmentscript]

Hola, que bueno! Viva Uruguay!

[@lindc1070]

Do you grow a lot of produce? Most of the time that is why we go to the store. For fresh veg and fruit.

[@Pigmentscript]

@@lindc1070 I’m new to gardening, so no I still learning

[@VenessaSteyn-vo7lw]

Hi sweetheart, I am from South Africa ❤

[@Pigmentscript]

Hello Venessa, so cool. Love South Africa.

[@VenessaSteyn-vo7lw]

@@Pigmentscript Sweetheart when Life gets to hard to stand... Kneel. I wept and prayed this morning and he filled with his utmost peace❤️

[@Pigmentscript]

@@VenessaSteyn-vo7lw thank you for the reminder 🙏🏻📖🙌🏼🥹

[@VenessaSteyn-vo7lw]

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[@debbieframpton3857]

I don't know what stores you shop at I live in Central Illinois and mostly shop Kroger I've been buying only markdown meat for many years and I also look for other markdown and clearance food and non-food many not short dated. I buy my pet food the same way

[@Pigmentscript]

That's awesome sadly in North Carolina we have no Kroger, I've heard it's good! I go to Aldi, Food lion, Sam's and recently Thrive Market online.

[@nanatete4175]

Can you do a house tour please ❤

[@Pigmentscript]

Hi there thanks for the suggestion! I do have an exterior tour kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnSQZmN7l8ppaqM but the interior will be coming in the near future when my house is clean haha. :D

[@MagnanimousFantastico]

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[@krisqueen5939]

Please turn down the music so it is not an up down video. Thanks I haven't eaten out for over 15 years. Good job baking.

[@Pigmentscript]

@@krisqueen5939 thanks for your feedback. Wow, I’m no where near that.