Lately, we have had a little struggle with money (who hasn't?). Being a stay at home momma with one income has been a little adjustment. I absolutely LOVE staying at home with our sweet baby girl and 'running the home' (trying to keep things in order is impossible!) but regardless, this is life and money is tight.
SO, I've been going down every avenue trying to save a buck or two. At first it was borderline stupid. I didn't want to spend my days trying to save a few dollars. My time is worth more than that. BUT WAIT. I started reading friends blogs about how they started saving money and I realized, it wont happen overnight.
I have got to start with the little things. Being a little more green, making smart decisions instead of spur-of-the-moment decisions. So now, its fun. I never thought I would say that saving money is 'fun', but I love it. I can't remember the last time I paid full price for something. Being conscious of how much money is going where is a VERY good feeling.
Justin is on board. Who wouldn't be? He is slowly understanding the method to my madness. He is VERY patient with me and seems confident in my spending decisions. Adelyn loves going to consignment stores and checking things out. She thinks EVERYTHING is hers. Mylie is the only one not loving it, her toys have gone from 1 per week (yes, she was spoiled worse than most children), to a handful a year.
It's an adjustment for everyone but nothing is lost. We have more fun hanging out with one another, going on scavenger hunts for the best price, doing things that don't cost an arm and a leg.
'Less is more' is my new motto and for good reasons. It IS more.
Next on the agenda is to plant a small vegetable garden and put up a clothes line. Don't laugh. I'm excited :)
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