Our Story:

My name is Stacy Greenleaf. I am 36 years old and a mom of 6 children. 3 through birth and 3 through foster care adoption. I did foster care from May 2007 till Novemeber 2011 and have provided care for 8 children in that time. I have been married to my husband Terry for 16 years. We are a one income household and I am always looking for ways to save money. People refer to me as a stay at home mom, though I'm always going somewhere! Three of our children have diagnosed disabilities and are receiving several services. In home, at school and by many doctors, specialist, counselors and Phyciatrist's. My life is never dull, and though I'm always looking to improve it I would'nt change a thing! Welcome to my crazy, happy life!







Topics of discussion include but are not limited to:

Raising a large family in this economy, tips for raising children with ADHD, SPD, PDD, Autism, XYY Syndrome, Tourettes, OCD, Anxiety ect. Adoption, Foster Care, frugal, thrifty living, living healthy on less and recipes! Not only do I live these things everyday and want to share what I have learned with you, I am always looking for information on these subjects as well! Welcome and I hope you enjoy my Blog. Most people find my life hysterical, as do I most days!



The Greenleaf Family!

The Greenleaf Family!
Terry, Stacy, Caleb, Cody, Carson, Connor, Carly and Cathryn

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Bring on 2012!!!!

I am so ready for 2012! It has been a a very sad, stressful 2011! I am really looking forward to my new ventures! One being consistently living a more frugal lifestyle, saving more, spending less, and hopefully discovering new and exciting ways to save money! My family of 8 currently lives in a small 1,900 square foot home with one toilet! We need a bigger house! It isn't ever going to happen if I can not find a way to save more money and pay off some current debt!
Roughly translated: momma needs to get organized! I am thinking of trying mint.com for budget software, I'll let everyone know how i like it!
The real unfortunate part of saving money and spending less, is I have to give up some things I really enjoy! Like my keurig, Internet on my cell phone, eating out, anything convenient, Dunkin Donuts coffee, ect.
I have struggled in the past with "sticking to it!" so I am truly hoping to give it all Ive got this time around! There has never been a better time to jump in feet first! The economy is horrible right now! Families like Terry and mine are truly stuck in the lower middle class muddle!
A few more days before the hammer comes down on the new year, but I have already started my slow recovery process! Now to make some hard decisions.
Happy 2012 to everyone and hope everyone had a great Christmas!

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