Top 10 Ways I Have Cut My Expenses
March 28, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Top 10 lists, frugal friday, frugal living, saving money
Many of you know that I was a full-time teacher prior to having children. Cutting out one person’s entire income was an act of faith and determination, which left me pulling out all of my thrifty devices. Here is a list of the top things that I have done to cut out expenses.
1) Cut back on the grocery bill. This is one of the easiest ways that I have cut back on our spending. I began with my normal tactics of stocking up on great sales and buy 1 get 1 free offers. Then, I began using The Grocery Game …read more
Mommy Sites for You
October 19, 2006 by Karen Weideman
Filed under blogs, food, odds and ends
I was doing some web surfing tonight and found a blog called 5 Minutes for Mom. It is written by twin stay at home moms. You should check out their site. On their site they also have a bunch of other blogs listed.
So, I am reading blogs listed on 5 Minutes for Mom and really enjoying what I’m finding . . . and then I’m wondering where the time went and wondering why I’m not in bed yet!! Does that sound familiar to you? I think I need to take Robyn’s name Sleepy Blogger and make it my own!
Anyway, I …read more
Stay at home parent or full time working parent?
October 17, 2006 by kellys
Filed under budget, money saving idea
Sometimes, we as parents struggle with whether to let one or the other parent stay home. But can we really afford it? Will we be able to cut corners enough? These are daunting questions that keep both parents at work for a long time.
Crown financial ministries has a great calculator that will let you answer that exact question. The calculator is called “how much does Mommy really make” and it will help you find out how much it would cost you to keep working. This was eye opening for my husband and me as I thought I would actually have …read more
SAHM is just another word for Stay at Home Mom
October 14, 2006 by kellys
Filed under odds and ends
I love only working part time. If I have to work, then 2 days a week is plenty. It gives KM a little time with the other kids and me some adult time, if that is what you can call some of my co-workers. But what I love the most is that 5 days a week, I can get up and know that all I have to do is play with my beautiful little girl. I feel such compassion for all of you full time parents out there that have to spend so much of your time away …read more
