“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” -Theodore Roosevelt
I’ve been there while trying to live an affordable lifestyle. Seeing the Instagram posts, the new baby gear, the spacious car, the vacations and the overflowing, care-free shopping carts of people with bigger budgets can get discouraging. But maybe God has you in a different, seemingly smaller season than “The Joneses”. As hard as it can be, there’s a lot more peace in the pursuit of contentment and joy in living a life that you can afford .
Lifestyle
Everyone has a different way they want to live and a different budget to work with. But no matter what the numbers may be, you can have a beautiful lifestyle with the ones you love most.
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Affordable Lifestyle: Family Time
Spending time with the people that you love the most doesn’t have to be expensive. Find free and frugal ways to make memories with your family in the moments that matter most.
Coming Soon: my new EBook
Eating Better on a Budget
A Realistic Guide to Healthy, Affordable food
Cut through all the noise and get the knowledge you need to make healthy, informed choices about your food. From understanding the tiers of healthy eating, why organic matters (some of the time), what words mean on labels, and how to source budget-friendly, nutrient dense foods–this book is the result of several years of talking with doctors, personal research, and a bit of common sense. I hope it brings peace back to your decisions about your wallet and your table.
Affordable Lifestyle: Children
As a mom of two toddlers with a baby on the way, I spend the vast majority of my day thinking about kids. They’re my biggest responsibility, my greatest joys and they always keep me busy. But with how much energy they have and how quickly they grow, keeping up with them can make for a lot of expense if you’re not careful.
Affordable Lifestyle: Home
The place you lay your head at night is probably your biggest expense in the budget. Between a mortgage and upkeep, home sweet home can come with a hefty price tag. But a debt-free life and home ownership can go hand in hand. It just takes a little work and sometimes, a bit of creativity.
Affordable Lifestyle: The World Outside
Nights out with friends or playdates at yet another play cafe can add up, and quick. Explore ways to find community and still keep to your family’s financial commitments.