Well we (well mostly I, lol) are trying to live more cost effective. We have been forced recently in figuring out how to live on less and more within our means. What I discovered in this time was, why is it that the only time we think to live more frugally is when were broke or low on funds? Why not live like that all the time so those moments dont sneak up on us? Hmmm.
Theres many components to this lifestyle and Im just beginning so it will take years to perfect, but I feel really good about this and want very badly to give it my all!
I dont like feeling so vulnerable, its a scary feeling to get too low on money. I know we can be better with money and a lot more self sufficient if we put our minds too it!
I hope to share some ideas ive discovered and am working on.
One major change came recently when I decided to stop buying overly processed convenience foods. Three of our children have diagnosed mental health disorders and a diet free of preservatives, dyes and additives is proven to help them, and I figure its just a much more healthy way to live! Well my original thought was it was going to be so expensive, well I have found I have cut my food bill by 30% right now and continue to work on it! I make almost everything from scratch, at first it was a lot more time consuming but its getting easier everyday! I cook a lot at once and refrigerate extra for another meal.
I keep all reusable containers for leftovers.
The library is a GREAT resource!
I made a triple batch of healthy pancakes and froze the rest in ziplock bags for a quick healthy breakfast, then I reuse the ziplock bags.
I hang up all my laundry after figuring that it cost between 70-90 cents to dry each load of laundry! Times that by 3-4 loads per day and its quite a savings!
Theres many more but its 11pm and I must get every ones stuff ready for a busy monday morning!
Ill be back!
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