With inflation through the roof, it’s crippling everyone with the cost of living.

You just do what you have to do to make it work. You make sacrifices and the little extras go away for the greater good. When we were struggling we let cable tv go. If you have any streaming services , cancel your streaming services. Cancel any unneeded member ships you don’t need.

You learn to find free ways for entertainment. I’ve saved a fortune on books/audio books through the digital lending program at our library. They go right to your e-reader or phone.

It’s cheaper to make meals at home than run through the drive through. If you are smokers or drinkers or social butterflies…. No better time than now to let those go away.

My wife and my clothing budget also reduced significantly. Contrary to popular belief you don’t always need that extra pair or shoes or a new wrist watch.

I switched to using Double Edge Safety razors to shave. They do a better job and cost a fraction of cartridge razors. There is no reason to pay 20-40 dollars for a few packs of blades. You research online ways to find alternatives to what’s costing you money.

Trips to the barber can go away. I cut my own hair to save money. Basic barbering for men saves a fortune.

You use sites like Mercari/Etsy to get clothes and shoes for your kids. You can get amazing second hand clothes for your baby for pennies on the dollar. Kids grow so fast that they rarely wear them out.

Look to your community for help. Christians/church’s know the moral responsibility we have to help people in your situation. Use WIC or any government assistance program you can. You do what you have to do to make sure your kids are taken care of.

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