Frugal Living for Families | Become a Stay-at-Home Mom, Saving Money, Get out of Debt, Easy Budgeting, Single-Income Strategies
Hey Mom! * Is your heart nudging you to be a stay-at-home mom, but it feels impossible to make it work as a single-income family? * Does your debt keep piling up and you just can’t seem to get ahead, no matter how hard you try? * Do you have loved ones that desperately need more of your time and care, but you feel the pressure of having to earn an income? * Are you crushed by the mom guilt of not being able to provide everything your family needs (time, money, etc.) in this season? Hi, my name is Mandy Lewis, and I have been where you are. I have learned many strategies that have helped me give up my full-time income and care for the needs of my family while also digging out of debt. I want to help you save money, find the resources you need, get out of debt, and be able to stay home with your family. As a lover of all things free and thrifty, I can teach you exactly how to build a frugal family framework so you can stay home and not only survive, but actually thrive. Together, we’ll go through your mindset, family communication, budgeting, reducing your expenses, saving money, getting out of debt, and even learning to make money creatively. Learn how to care well for your family, have the resources you need, get rid of what you don’t need, and even have time to care for you. Living frugally is going to transform the peace and presence that you experience in your family, in your home, and in your own heart as a stay-at-home mom. So, reach your hand into those crumb-infested couch cushions, grab those loose quarters, and let’s get saving. Welcome to Frugal Living for Families! P.S. Thank you for making this podcast a top 5% globally ranked show! Connect with me - Join my free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Email: FrugalLivingForFamilies@gmail.com
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Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Hey friend!
It's the first Thursday of December, so that means for this week's theme, I'm going over the items that are typically at their lowest prices of the year. So, in case you need to buy or stock up on any of these deals, this is the month to do it!
Blessings to your family,Mandy
Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Hey friend!
Once you have your budget created, it's so important to track spending against your budget so make sure you are staying within your set parameters. But, which tracking tool is the best option?
In this episode, I am going over a variety of tracking tools and how to know which one is the best option for you and your family. Let's make more progress in our financial goals in 2025 than ever before!
Blessings to your family,Mandy
Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Hey friend!
Do you finances feel like they could use a push to get on track in the new year? Maybe some overspending in the holiday season? (Me too, no judgment here!)
It's time for our December money challenge! The fourth Thursday of each month will be a challenge of some kind. These are meant to help us stay motivated and gain momentum even faster toward our financial goals.
So, jump into today's episode, and commit to the task at hand! You've got this!
Blessings to your family,Mandy
Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Hey friend!
The new year is almost here! And that means a fresh start with motivation on our financial goals.
In this episode, I'm going to help you get your budget refreshed to be an excellent working tool to help you gain more momentum in the coming year. Dust off that old budget you haven't paid attention to in far too long, and let's go!
Blessings to your family,Mandy
Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Hey friend!
If you are looking for the perfect low cost recipe for the holiday season that you can also enjoy any time of year, look no further!
This week's recipe not only uses staples most households typically have on hand, but it even can utilize an ingredient that you may normally throw away. Now that's frugal!
Blessings to your family,Mandy
Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!
P.S. As promised, here is the full recipe with instructions:
Bread PuddingIngredients:
6 slices day-old bread, torn into small pieces (FREE if you use up what you would toss, otherwise buy day-old or marked down bread for cheap.)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ($4.49 for 16oz today at my Fred Meyer, but you’re only using a tiny amount)
2 cups milk (2% or whole is recommended) $2.59 ½ gallon or $3.69 gallon
¾ cup white sugar ($2.99 for 4lbs)
4 large eggs, beaten ($4.99 lowest price at my store)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ($1.25 at my store)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract $1.99 for imitation or $5.99 for pure (can also sub another flavor if you have it on hand or to change it up:
Ex. pure orange extract is $2.29 at Fred Meyer or almond is $3.69, lemon is 3.49 (may need to play around with quantities of other flavors)
Steps:
1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place bread pieces into an 8-inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter over bread. Sprinkle your choice of mix-ins over top - optional.
3. Whisk milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a medium mixing bowl until well combined.
4. Pour mixture over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until all bread is covered and soaking up the liquid.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 45 minutes.
Enjoy! Or add any optional toppings after if you’d like, but it’s not needed.
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Hey friend!
Have you noticed that the new year is only a couple weeks away already? That means it's time to establish your financial priorities and create an action plan that will help your family accomplish your biggest goals!
In today's episode, I'm walking you through the exact steps to take to identify the most important goal to start with and get you through to complete accomplishment of the goal in 2025!
Who's ready??
Also, as mentioned in the episode, here is the link to my favorite debt reduction sheet! This tool can be super helpful, so I recommend pulling it up to look at during the episode.
https://www.vertex42.com/Calculators/debt-reduction-calculator.html
Blessings to your family,Mandy
Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Hey friend!
The winter months bring along specific maintenance tasks and safety precautions to take care of. In this episode, I'm covering some of the top home maintenance and a car safety tip that should be handled in the month of December.
By staying on top of these, you house and car will stay in tip top shape, which helps to save you money on costly repairs or damages.
Blessings to your family,Mandy
Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Hey friend!
In the colder months it can feel like there are too many days being cooped up inside and not enough to do. So, this episode will help you get out of that gloomy slump and starting having more fun!
I'm giving you several fun ideas that are free or very inexpensive that will help you and your family create some memories and enjoy the winter season even more than ever.
Blessings to your family,Mandy
Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Hey friend!It's the first Thursday of December, so that means for this week's theme, I'm going over the items that are typically at their lowest prices of the year. So, in case you need to buy or stock up on any of these deals, this is the month to do it!
Blessings to your family,Mandy
Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Hey friend!Does figuring out what everyone is going to eat all week drive you batty? Do you cringe when you get asked, "What's for dinner?" for the fourth time today? Do you tend to go way over budget in your grocery budget (um...should I have a grocery budget??)
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this episode is for you! I'm going over my simple meal planning process that I do every week for my own family. This is one of the ways I save loads of time and lots of money every single week! I hope it helps reduce the overwhelm and make you feel like the super parent that you are.
Blessings to your family,Mandy
Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!