WEEKLY VLOG: What I Spend in a Week as a Mennonite Mom | A MONEY DIARY

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[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

🧡🧡It has since been confirmed that I have a residual break from my high school days. Please pray that I don't need foot surgery!🙏

[@Xaforn]

Megan Fox Unlocked prayers in Jesus name!

[@micheledavis3735]

You poor baby...I know that has been painful and I’m glad you finally know the cause for the pain. I hope it’s taken care of easily and itch out surgery if possible but if you must have an operation, you’ll come through with flying colours. I’ll keep you close in thought and prayer and you, get better! 🥰🕊🙃🤟🙉🙈🙊

[@indigoblue4791]

Be Well Megan 🌿🌺♥

[@Weatheredstorms1]

Praying after I finish typing this, feel better soon.

[@comefondue]

Megan Fox Unlocked oh dear! Yes, no surgery!

[@KatelinKatie]

I would actually like to challenge you to do this again but only have $100 or less to spend. Not including groceries or bills. I think it would be interesting to see what you prioritize through the week. There are a lot of people who live on less!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Great idea! I know I could do it!

[@KatelinKatie]

Well many people couldn’t dream of spending that much in a month on miscellaneous expenses, let alone a week. The reason I’d like to see her do this as a “challenge” is to see what she prioritizes during a regular week of spending. That’s all.

[@genli5603]

It would probably help her. Wouldn’t help someone who didn’t spend much day to day but then got insulating window blackout shades at $400 a pop. :)

[@TheCynedd]

I have found, at least for me, it is the eating-out expenses that sneak up on you when you account for your spending. I enjoy your channel. 👍

[@rosiejb3]

Wow! Sorry you got so many negative comments on this video! I enjoyed it! I always enjoy seeing/hearing how others choose to spend their money! Everyone has different priorities and we all choose to do different things with our money! Thanks for sharing your life with us! 😊❤

[@lonnekefalk2560]

I don’t see any negative comments🤔🤔🤔

[@TheThriftyGma]

I personally feel that you are a great example of a God Loving Christian lady. While you live with conviction, faith and beliefs, you also enjoy what life has to offer. I wish my mom hadn't preached hell, fire and brimestone into our heads, as I really found a hard time to balance the fun of living, and the dread of being a sinner. At 65, I'm still learning. Thanks for sharing your life with us. God Bless 💖

[@ciaomissy]

I would love the salsa recipe.

[@elissa3188]

That was a very heavy spending week. I find it more helpful to look at my money "monthly" rather than weekly. Because, as you said- some weeks are bigger than others. Even grocery shopping - some weeks it's just perishables, while other weeks I stock up on more. My goal is to on average keep the monthly spending (groceries, items, gas etc. - not counting utility bills etc.) under 1,000 for the month. That said, some months could be as low at 600 and others over 2000. It just all has to balance out to about 1,000 a month.

[@patriciapurdy3821]

Wash linen multiple times, then dry in dryer...Been married for nearly 52 years and still cannot budget, but we pay for everything and owe nothing.

[@Edbeatty91]

This may sound weird but watching your channel has made it seem normal & "cool" to dress modestly. I have struggled with trying to look cute, thinking I'm showing too much, not showing enough. Fashion doesn't have to be skimpy to be cute & happiness is always in style!😊

[@alexataglance0303]

Mrs. T is Going Debt Free you should check out The Klassy Girl Boutique! They are a modest clothing store and their stuff is adorable!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

What a compliment!

[@lanamason6073]

Try Main Street Exchange, too. They have cute modest clothes.

[@vikindia]

@@alexataglance0303 I grew up in a christian family (I am christian) and were forced/teached/learned to wear modest clothes. I was forbidden to wear pants (trousers) in public. I really didn´t understand why ? Why in the winter time I had to freeze? even with all the explanations I was not convinced... Today. I wear what I want and what I like, with respect for the different occasions. and modest--- I don´t feel the need to show nothing of my body to other than my husband, but I am free to wear exactly what I want. 1 Corinthians 10:23 I have the right to do anything,” you say-but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”-but not everything is constructive..

[@aurie6895]

Me too! I’m not Christian, but always felt uncomfortable showing off my body, even though it is a “conventionally attractive” one lol. Dressing up to go out with my stomach out just made me feel self-conscious, but it was what everyone else did. I thought dressing modestly meant dressing like a nun. But since I started watching Megan and a couple of Mormon youtubers, I realised that actually I can look super cute and not show so much skin. It really does make a difference. She also made me want to take up sewing, I’m asking for a sewing machine for Christmas 😊 If anyone knows any modest shops in the UK, let me know

[@andreasueashful]

Your sister is so beautiful! Love the video!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Aww, I'll pass that on to her. I think so too!

[@lindas8350]

@@MeganFoxUnlockedI think both of you are beautiful. ?? Blue Eyes and Brown Eyes. I Love your blue eyes. Do you wear contacts Megan?

[@TaylorKranes]

I'm trying to save money right now, but fall is my favorite season so I need to buy all of the cardigans at the thrift store.

[@daveandlizhudson1331]

Can we be best friends, lol!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yes this!

[@MorphisMoneyMakeover]

Soak your linen in the bath tub for 4-6 hours and then wash.. it will make your linen feel very soft and much easier to iron!! I make historical clothing with linen and I now ALWAYS rehydrate the material, it seems to help it ALOT!

[@mspatti]

For linen that you wear, this would be the case. It depends on what she wants her curtains to look like. If she wants the crisp look for her curtains, then just wash and damp dry and iron on linen setting with starch if desired. I can't imagine ironing ten yards of curtains myself willingly, so soft curtains might be the look she is going for. But, linen will drip dry wrinkle free if you soak wash it, and then look brand new with a quick iron. I try to catch them at the dampness that will quickly iron dry and crisp. I have had linen garments for more than 10 years that respond to this drip dry care beautifully.

[@Funtographymakes]

No shame! Your allowed a little fun now and then! But it's good to track to see where you can save and improve!! Thanks for the honesty!

[@debbiecooper8744]

I love watching your channel and Lynette Yoder. It’s refreshing to see both of yours lifestyle

[@caseyk6717]

It sounds like you might have Plantar fasciitis? It can act up after exercise! Love your videos!

[@amjhahn91]

I was thinking the same thing. My mom has Plantar fasciitis.

[@edithvanderbol4839]

I would say that it is. What helped me was Allegria shoes. I wear nothing else because it comes back if I do.......

[@jessicahang9018]

Came here to say this, too. Not sure what her beliefs are regarding acupuncture but it's been the biggest source of relief for me and relatively affordable.

[@Ponderosa303]

I’m not a doctor, but it’s sounds just like plantar fasciitis. I used to work in the footwear department of a running/hiking/outdoors store called REI and we had a lot of backpackers, marathon runners, just all kids of people on their feet. Plantar fasciitis is incredibly common, especially for people who tend to over use their feet. A really good pair of shoes is such a life saver! You’re spending a little more up front, but you’re getting back some quality of life and when you take care of your shoes they can last a very very long time. I wear Brooks running shoes everyday (I work in a hospital) and I haven’t had a flare up in a long time. I also know someone who wore Chacos sandals everyday to cure her plantar fasciitis if you’re into that look. Haha. But seriously, I would look for a running specialty store to have someone fit you for some good shoes. I believe the closest REI Co-Op to you would be in Philadelphia. Probably a trek, but if you find yourself in there, I would pop in and have someone help fit you! Good luck with everything! I LOVE your channel!!

[@casy6203]

My foot pain went away once a got a new pair! I'd been fit for the old pair but it already had about 400 miles on it so it wasnt giving me the support I needed

[@pinkgirlygirl7]

This was a fun video to watch !! It's funny how fast things can add up ! We spent more this week than we normally do because my husbands trucks brake line broke and had to be replaced ! That was 280.00 !! Although I'm trying to just be grateful that the truck is 18 yrs old , paid off and gets my husband to work and back daily ;) gotta look on the bright side !!

[@carrotstick1970]

Tammy You are completely WINNING the vehicle game! That $280 spent says you are SMART!!!

[@lina987]

“I bought myself some flowers!“ 🌸👏☺️ Well done with the 52k! Congrats 🎉

[@conniethingstad1070]

not sure about having to link my bank to the app. yikes.

[@conniethingstad1070]

@Mr. & Mrs Smith thanks for clearing this up!

[@lizcollins9366]

Congratulations on 50k!! Those babies of yours are so, so adorable

[@ruthgoebel723]

We do not budget and never have. We have been married for 24 years, have no credit card debt, no mortgage. One has to understand ‘wants’ versus ‘needs’.

[@sierrapriest3934]

Diet Pepsi is awful any diet soda is, if you want a treat have a regular soda it’s better that way! Love your videos Megan!

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I don't drink soda hardly ever but I hear ya!

[@rachelc.5463]

When you drink soda that takes calcium out of your bones. If you drink soda the regular soda is better for you than diet soda.

[@holiday-td6hx]

My DH's dietitian told us the same thing. Diet soda isn't a good thing. I drink iced tea, ice water w/lemon, etc. I occasionally drink a regular soda, but not every day.

[@Edbeatty91]

I have heard this too. We like diet.💁 It's all bad for you lol.

[@kathydobrzynski9248]

@@MeganFoxUnlocked Aspartame is in this and is really bad stuff. I get awful headaches.

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

I spent extra money this week myself. I had my granddaughter with me and we had a "cooking intensive." I spent $6.00 for two chapter books for her to read and $4.99 so that she had a good kitchen timer to use in her cooking. And food, as an 11-year-old who eats like a teenager, I spent a ton more on groceries but she is worth every dollar!! I miss her already! We are seniors on a fixed income and we definitely DO budget. We are considered quite frugal!! We have a budget on the computer (using Excell) and if it is not in the budget we don't buy it. My splurge this month was replacing my 20-year-old crockpot that burned out. I bought a new Instant Pot - a big expense for me at $89.00 but this will pay for itself over time in electric savings and time. We use a slow cooker a LOT and it should last for many, many years!! Our largest monthly expense is in buying our groceries. (We don't eat out) I only buy organic and GMO-free foods so our groceries are pretty expensive. But our health is our wealth!!! We shop at a grocery store where all purchases and medications receive points which translates to money saved coupons. Also, I use a Discover Card which gives me CASH BACK every month. We only eat out on a birthday. anniversary or Valentines Day - date days.

[@MandyRoy425]

At Wednesday so far and each day you’ve said “this is not a normal day for me” hahaha.

[@elizabethbond2408]

Love the Celtic music! Super fun to see your week and what you spend. I’d love to see a “normal” week, too! Thanks for sharing your life with us!!

[@sarahanne4491]

Congratulations on 50k! You deserve it! 😊❤ Thank you for putting finance into perspective and now making me want to see where we're overspending! 😂😂

[@dawsie]

lol you reminded me of a time when my hubby said I was spending too much money 😳well I have always kept my dockets so I know how much I do spend but also I’m one of those people who always ways up the pros and cons of certain purchases and 9 out of 10 I never buy 😹😹😹 so I told him to find all of his dockets for the past two weeks and I gave him mine and it turned out he had been the one spending the money😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹😹 I did get a lovely bunch of red roses as a way of him saying sorry 😊😊 he’s never said those words to me again in the past 30 years 😹😹😹😹 Not sure how I came to your channel but I have been loving it so far 😊😊😊😊

[@poozalie]

Hi, I just found your channel and have watched a couple. Question, it may have been addressed before, but why don’t you wear a wedding band or ring?

[@karenmariesmith3395]

Great job, love the music, especially the Celtic music, it was sweet to see you love your cousins as friends, mine live far away, so continue to treasure them. Blessings as always. ❤

[@manicsilverJ]

Sounds like you have Planters Fasciitis in your foot. I've had it before, it heals on it's own with a brace, and some exercises.

[@AnneS508]

Sounds like you may have plantar fasciitis. I have had it before in one foot and now in the other. Your symptoms sound very similar. Not a medical dr. Though.

[@julierocketqueen1477]

Love your videos, this was so fun to watch!

[@kyliefitzgerald6984]

The budget mom!! She teaches how to create a budget for you whether you want to be cashless, enveloped, or a mix and create one that works for you instead of trying to follow a strict budget. We’ve always been decent with money but it’s really helped us save more

[@Sylverbelles81]

Great video and I agree with the plantar fasciitis. No more flip flops. Invest in good shoes with support. Your feet will thank you ☺️.

[@HomeLifewithRebecca]

You and your sister are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! 💙

[@CarolynnMarkey]

you are wearing the floral dress you made

[@michellecahill4512]

Whoa, whoa whoa. Did you threaten a beautiful loaf of challah to be made into garlic bread?!? Your channel is just delightful, and I’m not entirely sure how it popped up in my feed. But take it from this Jewish mom, leftover challah should be made into French toast, just trust me🙂 BTW, a lot of Jews do not spend money on the Sabbath as well so that was very interesting.

[@jennj2049]

That's really interesting I never heard that not spending money on Sabbath. Thanks for sharing 💕 hope your having a great day

[@k.s.k.7721]

Yes, linen comes in pure white - the fiber is bleached. 10 yards of linen for $70 is a very good price, especially if it's 55+ inches wide. Linen is one of the oldest cultivated fibers and samples that are over 5,000 years old have been found in tombs. It's an easy care fabric, taking washing (cool temps, gentle cycle) and line drying very well. If you are making draperies from your linen, it will last longer if lined - it keeps sunshine and moisture off the linen, which keeps it from deteriorating. Also NEVER use the dryer for linen - it will grind the fibers together and wear it down much quicker. I have curtains & drapes that are decades old and look brand new - I only line dry and then iron them before re-hanging. You can Google "care instructions for linen fabric". Good luck, and enjoy your fabric and the satisfaction of making your own household items.

[@kithale8651]

Adding, children grow out of clothes so fast get together with your church group and do swaps

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Love this idea!

[@rositacamacho3999]

new sub great video!! I used to work but now I am a stay at home mom of three (17, 7 and 2)and now only have my husbands income and I have realized how much money i wasted when i was working. This has made me think before I buy! (I do cheat sometimes lol) But I am so much better. Have a great weekend!

[@pamelaatkinson5710]

This popped up on my suggested videos today, May 19,2020. You should do another one of these for the coronavirus days.

[@susiem8055]

I haven’t watched all your videos but would you do some cooking videos.

[@jannier9766]

There are always rare times when more money gets spent. We live very frugal and debt free. We don't keep up with current trends (decor, clothing, etc.). But, yesterday spent $1500 because we have to replace our 29 year old refrigerator and dishwasher. I also don't follow a budget, but very mindful of what we spend. Groceries are our usual staples, but if there is a good sale on something thank keeps- I buy a bunch making the days purchase more than usual. Saves in the long run. You are blessed to have some special girlfriend time. I just went to lunch with some church friends on Wednesday! One of our friends moved from Indiana to South Carolina and was back in town for a visit.

[@missjp777]

Just subscribed! I have some mennonite in my blood too. My Mom came from the mennonites in manitoba, Canada ... also some relations in Mexico (chihuahua), and Pennsylvania too. You are so beautiful and blessed! God bless you and your lovely family. 🙂❤🇨🇦

[@barbibradbury]

Just putting it out there... how do you stay so slim eating all those carbs and dairy? Envying your metabolism

[@TaylorKranes]

Right?! I used to be that way before my second kid, and now if I even lick a carb I gain 5lbs.

[@rachelmiller2725]

She works out regularly, she has a few exercise videos! And i think she might be breastfeeding too. :)

[@purplecosmos5431]

She seems to be always on the go! I bet that helps. She's constantly cleaning and playing with the kids and going on walks and stuff in her DITL videos.

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

I actually eat pretty healthy at home. Going out to eat is a special treat. And do you want to know what I actually ate at Fox Meadows? Half a salad, half a sandwich, water, I tasted my sisters drink, and I ate one spoonful of ice cream and then was full. We didn't try to order that much. My sister panicked at the checkout line and order too much! My metabolism isn't what it used to be so I have to be a little cautious!

[@GigiR247]

Carbs aren’t as bad as they paint it. I eat 95% plant based high carbs low fat and don’t have an issue with weight yet haven’t worked out in a few months. Is basically calories in vs calories out but dairy is a big no no as is very high in fat.

[@maryqueenofScots2023]

Super video and as ALWAYS I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Celtic music hun' and then the places you go ALL home to me Mt Gretna and Malvern and near Philly so yeah #homesick!! The striped fabric made me think of Lynette she's a stripe girl! Thanks for another fun and informative video!

[@mrss8745]

Sometimes I don't want to go out anywhere cuz I know I'll spend money. lol I don't do online shopping. Megan look up Hasfit they have a lot of at home work out videos. 🙂

[@MommaFromScratch]

This is such a great idea! Its nice to see what other do! that pastry shop uhh i want to eat it all!

[@lydiak.1254]

What are trips like for mennonites? Are there any trips to amusement parks or overseas travel desired or allowed?

[@caterobbins7403]

Your dress in your closing clip is darling!! I'd love some tips on where you buy affordable, modest clothing- maybe online shops you use?

[@RadianceRush]

Mennonites are so wise and cool!

[@gracegochnauer7395]

Wow, just stumbled upon your channel and realize we both live in Lancaster! So amazing, love the channel 🧡

[@GM-zu7hg]

I have watched several of your videos and love them! I have several Mennonite friends so I appreciate how you are sharing your heart and life. I have never made a comment on any other media but I want to share from my heart to yours. In 2010 while home on leave from the Air Force my 23yr old son was killed. He was riding with a girl that was doing distracted-texting while driving. I fought for a bill against texting and distracted driving law in Ohio. It's not as stiff as it should be but I think of it as a memorial to my son. Megan I pray that you would please set an example to others and stop driving while doing some of your video! Thanks and God Bless you!

[@karenwiley8725]

When I took care of littles I had foot pain also and went to the Dr but they could find nothing. Finally I discovered on my own it was the repetitive action of bouncing babies on my knee. My foot quit hurting when I stopped bouncing babies.

[@beckycopeland5415]

Your channel showed up in my suggestions and I am so glad I clicked on it. I'm loving it so far. You have a beautiful family and I look forward to your videos.

[@jodyk.woller5485]

Look up exercises for plantar fasciitis. That MIGHT help your pain. I currently have heel/arch pain due to a surgery that had me nonweight bearing for almost 3 month. Plus the surgery was for my Achilles. Long story short... Ice, firm massaging the areas, and stretching- lots of stretching.

[@drivewayturtle65]

Megan! Please share your salsa recipe! I would be canning it so fast because my hubby loves good salsa!!!

[@citygirlfarm]

this was a great idea. inspiring to get my act together financially. and I am really frugal. I just subscribed to your channel because I think you are sweet..lol I am old enough to be your mom, but I will learn from anyone willing to teach. Thank You.

[@alexataglance0303]

Have you tried lacing your shoes differently? My running shoes give me issues if they’re pulled too tightly and sometimes that will carry over into the rest of day with numbness and soreness. Also inserts are a life saver!

[@AbbeyStorm]

The "Superfeet" brand of inserts has saved my life!

[@casy6203]

Try the runners tie

[@lone6718]

I have to pay attention to my socks and temperature (I used to work in a very cold Dept). And with new shoes, they always seem tight since I have different sock thicknesses. Lo

[@genli5603]

I do the parallel runners tie.

[@geneamigh6048]

@@casy6203 I'm a runner yoo. we're can i buy these ties? i have the same problem

[@Yt-hb4wh]

I love your ability to take risks and your joyful enthusiasm!

[@mambo12345]

Watched this in Scotland lovely family easy to listen to xxx

[@krisztinahutson2588]

Yesss new Megan video 😍

[@simplybae9740]

At what age do Mennonite women start covering their hair? I just found your channel today and I’m loving It:)

[@tinafehr8868]

We cover it once we are married

[@mjneufeld9965]

It depends. Some start after marriage and others start after baptism. I think when you do it is mostly a denominational thing.

[@Anne-gn6is]

"Since when do you drink diet pepsi?!" 😂😂😂

[@austenmidland7034]

Everytime there's a change in our work I redo the budget. But I never increase anything we just save more. After watching my father constantly blow his money it's made me paranoid, over paranoid

[@HeidisHereAndThere]

Hubby needs to work on his swing and lifting that leg up, so he can RUN after hitting the ball!! Noticed he has a hesitation before running; which costs him more bases. Oh my goodness, I only WISH I had $600 of extra money to blow a week! What on earth does your hubby do for work?? work three jobs? WOW! Spending way too much to be considered frivolous. I agree, this would not be a regular thing, and yes, staying home would save money. Could you possibly do another week that is more realistic for you; even if it's "boring"? Thanks for sharing this! Washington State

[@Astrid-of4fc]

Mennonites have so much money where I live, Lancaster County. We in Lancaster don't have this kind of money at all!!! We ride the bus and use coupons. So lucky they are!

[@loricarroll3662]

All Mennonites have money

[@Randilynn66]

I used to live in Ontario, Canada and there was a large Mennonite community. They barely spoke English. No electricity, etc. you must be the modern Mennonites

[@heatherchambers1609]

Randi MacDonald I believe they would be Old Order Mennonites from the St-Jacobs/Kitchener-Waterloo area.

[@Randilynn66]

@@heatherchambers1609 yes. And closer to Goderich. We would go buy veggies from them. They didn't even drive.

[@heatherchambers1609]

Randi MacDonald St-Jacobs farmers market was amazing. First tasted sour cherries from that market.

[@joyrobbins4320]

It sounds to me like you have Plantar Fasciitis! It’s no fun, but there are some things that you can do to help the pain. Most notably, not wearing flat shoes. Make sure that your shoes have arch support and/or get an orthodic! Love your videos-from a fellow PA mom!

[@findingaway5512]

I think I may have plantar fasciitis too. I cut out gluten for a bit and that seemed to help the inflammation for me.

[@starbabygalaxy5360]

Wow, if that’s frugal spending, you’re in trouble. A whole lot of families spend far less and can’t eat out like you do!

[@Skydancer1982]

I'm from Lancaster county to!I omg. It's weird seeing the sharp shopper. It's right by our house

[@melaniehughes9513]

Hello from Southern California! I noticed you mentioned you wear flip flops a lot...perhaps they could be causing your foot pain? In San Diego flip flops are a year round thing so I literally wear them every day. I too started having pain recently, and discovered it was due to my arches not being supported in my flat flip flops. I just started wearing some with arch supports (New Balance and Skechers are great) and the pain is gone! Whatever it is I hope you find relief soon! :)

[@morganpeyton6977]

You and your sister are seriously so naturally beautiful!😍

[@crystinanna7829]

Aren’t they?! Thought the same thing

[@vikindia]

In Sweden we don´t use cash (it is very rare and it feels almost wrong to use cash here), but anyway, we can easily see all our expenses categorized by the bank in our account, but you can change to another category if you want a certain expense. In that way it is good to see hou much we spend in one week or one months in the differents catergories... One we can create a category too, for exemple a I have one for each child, so I know how much money I give to them... Even children fråm 11 years old have debit cards here, so when I trasnfer to my child it will categorized under that child..

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

That sounds like a really clean and neat system!

[@itstrulyrosie1696]

Have you ever been to Zincks fabric warehouse? It's in East Earl and their prices are also really good!

[@heathermicola3894]

I have a completely off topic question for you. I love all your cute dresses you make but how do you nurse well wearing them?

[@maddiduh6817]

I know she has one with a zipper for breast feeding access!

[@dianewalter8382]

Yes I total hear you on some weeks we spend and others we don't. So far this week $105.00 for my assistance dog at the vet. Then $198.00 on 2 bath sheet one bath mat and one hand towel. 2 donna covers and one set of King size sheets. But I have discarded one set of old towels and hopefully 3 doona covers to justify the doona covers and I did need the sheets. Oh well. It is what it is. Love from Australia ❤️

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Sounds like you record your spending! Good for you! 🧡

[@rhettastephens4604]

Loved this!!! I am married to Mr. Receipt. I "nickel and dime" (often) and he "big tickets" (seldom) but it all goes on record in Quicken (a great app/program) at the end of the day, neatly categorized, so we always know where we stand. I think God knew I'd need a financially wise mate.

[@user-mr4dh8ki8p]

This is my first video I’m watching! And I knew exactly where you were located my hometown is not far from y’all!

[@KatherineStirling]

Hi Megan! I live in Australia, am a Christian, studying my Masters at university and I just LOVE your channel! We are about the same age and you are living my dream life! If I could swap my life for yours, I’d do it in a heartbeat! So thankyou for sharing with us your life as it fulfils so many of my needs! Woohoo! Dream life feels possible watching you x

[@Michelle-by9fp]

Lol girl I am budget obsessed, but if you're not into detailed budgeting I think the Jordan Page way is good for simpler budgeting

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yes, I do here grocery/other envelope system!

[@sarahfarrell8214]

Megan, I love the pumpkin color top with the jean skirt, that looks so pretty!!! Thanks for the fun video, it really showed how your money adds up!! Love ya! (Your family is so precious!)

[@KatelinKatie]

It’s interesting to see how other people live. $600 in a week not including any bills paid (besides groceries) I wish I had that kind of budget! But I know as a single mom, my circumstances are much different than others! Fun video! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@MeganFoxUnlocked]

Yes, and the week before this I probably spent only $40-$80. It's not always like this!

[@camahtadore7791]

Same! That is half our total monthly income XD

[@KatelinKatie]

Same! I’m a single mom with 2 kids so I’m living vicariously through others lives 😂 no shame to those who want to spend the money they earn but that seems like such an outrageous amount of money to spend a week.

[@cecubita]

For sure, if it were every week. She says it's not the case. Everyone circumstances are different. My husband and I are struggling a lot at the moment and I couldn't dream of spend that amount but in another lifetime I have spent even more in a week. IMO it's about making the best with what we have and our circumstances.

[@GigiR247]

I have been a stay at home mom for 2 months now after leaving my nursing job after 12 yrs. Thankfully we moved out of NY and our mortgage is not expensive plus my husband still commutes there and makes enough money for us not to really struggle. I did have to stop spending on things I didn’t need. This week is the first week since staying home that I spend around that same amount she did. But most of it was groceries for the house that I needed to replenish. But usually it’s around $20-50 a week if that. We also don’t eat meat or dairy or processed foods and eat out maybe twice a month which helps.

[@lauramartin7883]

As a quilter, and just as someone who loves to sew, I LOVE shopping for fabric! The place you went to looks like a super-store for fabric and it looks fabulous.

[@lacioftheland5627]

I really enjoyed this video. It got me to thinking. Much appreciated.

[@yoly507]

Well that food looked amazing. I’m trying to challenge myself to spend nothing one week except gas. I olive fairly close to Philly I might have to check those shops out.

[@mmevallie5359]

Wow this is way more than i spend i a whole month!

[@loricarroll3662]

Same here

[@angelawood2260]

This was so interesting. I am tracking my spending this coming week just to get an idea of what I spend, really loved this video.💕

[@tawnytuppence5573]

Love your positive spin at the end (stuck at home = saving money). So good! This video actually helped me a lot because I feel extremely self conscious and guilty whenever I spend money. I feel like Mennonites are very frugal, and it helped me to see that even you spend money sometimes. Now I feel like I don’t actually spend too much. Life just costs money. Thank you! Oh, also, I made two of the dresses you posted the other week! They turned out great. Thank you for the inspiration. It was nice to dust off my old sewing machine and make something for myself.

[@lindsay2758]

I would prefer a boring week... I feel like that would me more representative.

[@shawnarenee928]

This video really made me think about what I spend in a week and how much I spend on certain things. I wrote all the things down from last week and it was better than I thought. I'm keeping a running list for this week as well just to see.

[@ItchyMilk]

I thumbed up as soon as I saw all the super cute babies in the beginning!!!!

[@vickiemarker9052]

It was fun to come along!😁

[@catehartwell3307]

I love how real you are with your viewers, Megan! It’s so inspiring to see how you guys spend time together as a family and also taking time to do things with friends, away from kids. Thank you for sharing, I feel very inspired!

[@tinafriessen5640]

I loved this video so much!! 💕 Yes more budgeting videos 👏

[@marihessel3988]

Well, that's 2 times my budget for the month for groceries and eating out.

[@kelleythenurse3283]

Is it weird that I was looking at the clips in the park to see if I recognized anyone 😂 I grew up in Lancaster County.

[@Kirschmuffin1215]

I am budgeting and I use an app to track my expenses. It is not unusual for me to go a few days without spending anything at all. There are days when I just go to work and back home and because I bring my own lunch I don't have to spend money on those days. And on other days when I am out with friends it suddenly adds up. :D

[@rachaelmartin3849]

I live in Lancaster - it's so funny to see you at tons of places I go!! I was at Fox Meadows twice last week 🤫😜

[@BrendaC-cf7td]

Hi, you have the greatest places to eat at. The food looks so good. Home depot has linen drop clothes you can use for curtains.. I only eat quarter pounder with cheese only. At Mic D's when we hardly go.