Frugal Living for Families | Become a Stay-at-Home Mom, Saving Money, Get out of Debt, Easy Budgeting, Single-Income Strategies

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

Hey friend! In this episode, I’m covering the top skills I recommend to any family wanting to up their frugal living game.  Learning any of these skills can help you reduce your expenses even further, and hit your financial goals so much FASTER!   Blessings to your family, Mandy Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

Hey friend!   Do you dream of quitting your job and staying home with your kids?  In this episode, I am going over several questions to help you know if you are ready now, and if not then exactly what you’ll need to focus on to get ready!   Blessings to your family, Mandy Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!    

Hey friend! Do you have enough money saved up for emergencies? Do you know how much you should have saved up? In this episode, I'll be going over several statistics by financial experts on just how much is recommended for families to have to cover most emergencies that may arise. And, if your savings falls short, I give you some tips to help you increase your emergency savings in no time! Blessing...

Hey friend!   When you are first working to reduce spending, it can be an overwhelming task to know where to start. If you can relate, then I'm here to help!   In this episode, I am giving you a simple hack that will help you easily and quickly figure out where to start and how to make a BIG impact!   Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebo...

Hey friend!   With all of the natural (and man-made) disasters going on in our world, we can never be prepared enough to help our families through an emergency situation.   In today's episode, I am covering the top food items to stockpile in case of an emergency. These are items that will last a long time and are easier to consume if you lose power for any length of time.  And a BONUS, I also go o...

Hey friend!   If you buy stocking stuffers for Christmas, then you know just how much they can add up!  In this episode, I'm giving you several tips for finding great stocking stuffer ideas for much less money, and sometimes even FREE! So, Merry Christmas and get saving!   Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingfor...

Hey friend! Lifestyle inflations affects so many families! Is yours one of them? Do you have an idea of what lifestyle inflation is?   In this episode, I'm explaining what it is, signs that your family has been impacted by it, and how you can remedy (or prevent) it in the future!   Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugal...

Hey friend,   Have you ever wondered when the best time of the year was to get the lowest prices on your grocery staples? Well, look no further! In this episode, I'm going through each month of the year and telling you what is usually on sale for some of the lowest prices all year! This will help your family stock up when the prices are the lowest, so you can avoid buying items when the prices hav...

Hey friend! If you have any debt you are working to pay off, make sure to check out this episode! These are the main areas you should be looking at periodically to not only make sure you are on track, but to actually speed up the time it takes to eliminate debt altogether. And, that would be FREEDOM! FREE Debt Repayment Calculator (Scroll down to the green Excel sheet image): https://www.vertex42....

Hey friend! Can you believe it? It's my one-year podcast anniversary! THANK YOU so much for all your support and listening to my episodes over the last year. In this episode, I am going over some pretty amazing milestones I never thought I would reach, as well as some fun and less common money hacks that help you move your financial goals further, FASTER! And, as promised in the episode, here is a...

Hey friend, Yes, you read that right, only 100 days until Christmas!! Did you just get butterflies?    If you do not feel prepared at all to pay for Christmas this year, never fear! In today's episode, I am giving you several easy ways to start NOW to help you build up your Christmas fund.   There are a lot of juicy nuggets, so go grab whatever you need to take notes! Blessings to your family, Man...

Hey friend! Can you feel fall getting close? I know I can! If your family needs some fun ideas on ways you can spend those rainy fall days, I've got you covered! In this episode, I give you 31 activities you can do as a family this fall that don't cost much or anything at all.  Let's go have some fun! Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebo...

Hey friend! In this episode we're diving into one of the most essential aspects of back-to-school budgeting—lunches! Feeding your kids healthy meals without breaking the bank can be a challenge, but with these tips, it’s entirely possible.  I hope these ideas will help you stretch your dollars while keeping your kids happy and healthy as they enjoy the school year! Blessings to your family, Mandy...

Hey friend!   Do you struggle with too much impulse shopping? Do you find yourself turning to those unplanned purchases too often, and you want to stop? Are your extra expenditures preventing you from hitting your financial goals, causing you guilt or stress, or even worst...more debt?? I've got your back friend! In today's episode, I'm giving you my top tips for helping you tackle this issue once...

Hey friend! I've had multiple listeners reach out to ask me what my favorite rewards apps are. So, in today's episode, I discuss my four favorite apps and the details you need to know about each one. If you would like to get any of these apps, and you use my referral links here, you and I both get bonus points (um, YES Please!). Fetch: https://referral.fetch.com/vvv3/referralemail?code=CK4VU Ibott...

Hey friend! Are your kids' extracurricular activities like paying an extra car payment each month (sports fees, am I right??). Are you considering pulling your children from the programs they love so much, because you just can't afford to pay the high fees? Have you had to tell your kids no when they ask to take gymnastics or ballet or...?   Well, this episode can help your kids continue with the...

Hey friend! Is it really almost time for the kiddos to go back to school?? Where is summer going? If you are dreading spending ALL THE MONEY on school supplies, clothes, shoes, coats, etc. then this episode is for you!  I'm giving you 30 tips to help you save the most money possible this school season. Use this list to stay on budget while still getting everything your kids need! Blessings to your...

Hey friend! In this 5th and final episode of our 'saving money on food and groceries" series, I'm teaching you exactly how to know the lowest sale price on every grocery item you buy, so you never have to spend too much again!   I did this one thing several years ago and it has saved my family countless dollars over the years, and continues to do so!   If you receive value in any episode of this p...

Hey friend! In week three of our 5-week series on saving hundreds on your monthly food and grocery costs, I'm giving you several tips to help you create an entire week's dinners without spending any money!  Are you up to the challenge? If so, give it a listen and start your meal planning!   If you missed week 1, check that out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-save-big-on-groceries-pa...

Hey friend! In week 2 of our 5-week series on lowering your monthly grocery and food costs, I am teaching you an easy and quick hack you can use to reduce your monthly food spending by thousands of dollars each year!   If you missed week 1, check that out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-save-big-on-groceries-part-1-best-times-to-stock/id1707711637?i=1000660794365 . Blessings to your...