Living on a Dime

Just before 2008 when I became a stay-at-home mom I thought it would be fun to be a frugal housewife. After all, back then I collected coupons and shopped deals because it gave me something to do. Sure we were on a budget but nothing like we are today.

I daydream about the days back in 2007 when my husband and I were both working and my little minimum wage check was enough to splurge on my boys. It's been way too long since my husband or I had work and some days it seems like we are just too old for the job market. Many of our friends are out of work as well so there may be some truth to that.

It used to be difficult to make it on one income, now it seems people in America are finding it hard to make it on two. I won't go into the details of our finances but my efforts online is our sole income and although it is more than Nothing it is still not enough for our family to go out on our own - we are still living "temporarily" with my parents.

We are open to new ideas and learn how to live within our means each day. We always shopped at thrift stores because frugality runs in both our blood - however, now that is not an option. We have reverted to freecycle and the like to get by.

As a frugal housewife, I have learned to buy store brand products rather than name brand. I find they taste just the same. We eat the fruits and vegetables that are in season. We eat more whole foods rather than processed foods which is healthier anyway. So with many meals we have brown rice or a baked potato and for breakfast we actually make eggs or oatmeal.

One of the Best resources I found when looking for frugal living tips was the Living on a Dime Website.

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