One of my favorite phrases is "A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned."
When my husband and I got married, we both wanted me to be able to stay at home
to take care of the children. Every time we have been pinched on our financial budget,
we have decided to spend less instead of seeking ways for me to earn additional money.
What I have discovered is that SAVING money by being industrious
is more SATISFYING then earning and spending money.
It develops self-reliance from the world.
Every time I pull hot loaves of fresh bread out of the oven, I feel great.
In contrast, I often feel regretful after blowing money on something unnecessary.
Here are five main ways to save money by being a homemaker:
1- CARING for CHILDREN
- Tending your own children
2- PREPARING FOOD
- Growing a garden- Preserving food for the future (canning and freezing)
- Making meals from scratch. (Mastering your own favorite recipes)
3- CLEANING/MAINTAINING
- Doing your own housework and laundry.
- Mending/repairing clothing and other things you own (bikes, furniture, etc)
- Giving your husband and children hair cuts.
4- TEACHING
- Reading to your children and teach them to read- Developing your own talents and teaching them to your children (piano, singing, organ)
- Helping them with their homework
- Feeding your family healthy foods and making them taste well.
- Getting everyone to bed early
- Playing with your family- walking/biking to school with them; exercising with your husband
- Researching health remedies
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