This is a great list. The biggest tip I have for affording life on one income is to plan early, when you and your husband go to buy your house, buy one that you can pay the mortgage on one salary. We were both in the medical field with two good paying jobs, instead of buying a big house to reflect our salaries, we bought a modest home and when we had our babies, I could stay home with them
@homemadesunshine249 ай бұрын
That is excellent advice. It saves you from having to try and sell a more expensive place down the road in life to make being a stay at home mom work.
@debbieframpton38579 ай бұрын
I am 69 divorced been supporting myself for the last 22 years started Social Security in May of 2020 saving 20% of that every month I don't even keep a TV plugged in and I have 3 in the house. I thrift store and garage sales even when married with children. I do a lot of markdown and clearance shopping at Kroger like you do get my books from the library. I have two daughters 46 and 42 neither married or have children they are savers and do a lot of the same things that you and I do for saving money. I've never felt that I needed to shop online I've always said if I can't find it local I don't need it and so far that has worked for me. I think you're doing a fantastic job with your Thrifty tips
@homemadesunshine249 ай бұрын
Thank you! You’ve also got a wealth of your own frugal tips and knowledge. I also love your saying that if you can’t find it local you probably don’t need it! That can be so true.
@mrs.higgins30559 ай бұрын
I'm a mother of 8 and have been a stay at home mom for almost 23 years. I still have 4 children at home. It's difficult at times but so worth it. Congratulations on your pregnancy!
@homemadesunshine249 ай бұрын
Thank you! What a blessing to have 8 children!
@mrs.higgins30559 ай бұрын
@@homemadesunshine24 yes it is a HUGE blessing. I'm not sure if you are planning on having a large family but if you do, you'll never regret it. Your house will be full of lots of love and lots of chaos.💕
@4mykids999 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the wonderful tips and tricks. I especially love the travel tips finding free things to do in a day. I love the idea of the art museum being free in your local area and other fun activities. Thanks for sharing.
@homemadesunshine249 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind comment! I love finding free things out and about especially indoor things for this time of year!
@blessedbygod34303 ай бұрын
New subscriber THANKS for sharing your tips! My father was in th US Air Force for 30 years, and my mother was a stay at home mom to 5 children. We did many of the tips you described. As an adult I also am frugal my local thrift store has 50% off once monthly and 30% off weekly. I LOVE IT!! I purchased a small fixer upper house for 100% cash. PRAISE THE LORD! It needed alot of work however I cash flowed the repairs over several years. I have never owned a new car and pay 100% cash for them. I have a GREAT auto repair shop which is close by. I do all my own personal care stuff ( manicure, pedicure, hair cuts, dyeing my gray hair etc). I " mostly " eat from home sometimes I just have to have some Taco Bell 🔔 😅. I am working on that addiction 😅.
@homemadesunshine243 ай бұрын
Sounds like you’re already a frugal expert! I’m sure your momma knew how to stretch a dollar with five children! Nothing feels as good as having financial security and being frugal is the best way to achieve that in my opinion. Thanks for subscribing!
@oregoncoastmama30049 ай бұрын
The only time I've got my toes and nails done was for my wedding 18 years ago! And guess what? I got a fungal infection in my big toe nail and it fell off!!🤣🤦♀️😫 it did grow back but definitely don't get my toes and nails done. Lol
@homemadesunshine249 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness then you make the third person to have a traumatic pedicure experience that I have heard about! What a horrible thing to happen right at your wedding time!
@Nadsmomo9 ай бұрын
I’m retired and stay home with my mom. My husband works. We have little money to spend but I rather stay home. I’m going to collect Social Security at 62.
@homemadesunshine249 ай бұрын
I understand what you mean I find a lot of joy in being at home.
@superblue15969 ай бұрын
thank you for the insight! what a sweet relationship with your husband
@homemadesunshine249 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! He’s a great man 💖
@dakotaanne75596 ай бұрын
New subscriber and really enjoying your videos!
@homemadesunshine246 ай бұрын
Thank you for subscribing! I’m happy to hear you enjoy my videos
@katymcwhirter7 ай бұрын
I appreciate what you’re sharing, but you seem like an intelligent and striving person, and it would be a shame if you don’t get to use your curiosity and intelligence to their fullest extent. It’s okay and even good for kids to see both parents striving toward their goals.