Making ends meet being a SAHM?
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Making ends meet being a SAHM?
| Thu, 08-31-2006 - 10:13pm |
I am gonna be a SAHM, but I was wondering what you do to cut back on expenses?
Thanks!
~Leighann~
EDD: 11.27.06
FTM to a baby boy




Hi, welcome to SAHMommyhood!! Hope to see you around here, there's a great bunch of ladies full of different experience and advice for just about every situation you're going to come up with when you have your baby.
Some of the expenses that Dan and I cut back on were our house, we sold our more expensive home for a less expensive home (largly due to a work move though) and now have a lower mortgage payment. We also used the profit from selling to pay off our cars and credit card debt. Really though, most of our expense cutting has just been from not going out and blowing our money. Gas, food, clothing, and entertainment is less when I stay home.
Oh, I'm Kate btw. 27, married to Dan, and two kidlets, Caroline(5) and Christopher(10mo).
I buy generic for the kids since they dont care (I do
Welcome.
Beth
Tastefully Simple, Independent Consultant
visit my blog: http://beth-waitingforadam.blogspot.com/
I cut coupons, get extra coupons from my parents and grandmother for items I use and they do not, I scan each ad (Eckerd, Target, etc.) if there are a few things I need for the house or what have you, there is always a good chance someone has them on sale. I cut the cable to the basic (We have to have something on TV), I try to not travel out as far (our Walmart is pretty far so if I know I will need something there next week, I buy it when I am out there.) I know this sounds silly, but I do all the things to the car to try to get out my gas mileage - make sure the tires are properly inflated, etc. I even go to the local goodwill and pick up baby onesies and outfits for .75 that are as good as new. My grocery store also gives you money towards gas for every so much you spend. I also buy in bulk (tiolet paper, towels, etc.) IF you have any other tips, please let me know. I don't mean to sound dumb, but what does SAHM mean?
Nicky
Burke David 2/13/01
Connor James 7/24/06
LOL, nevermind, I figured it means Stay at home mom. I am new here.
Nicky
Burke David 2/13/01
Connor James 7/24/06