Frugal Living for Families | Become a Stay-at-Home Mom, Saving Money, Get out of Debt, Easy Budgeting, Single-Income Strategies

Hey Mom! * Is your heart nudging you to be a stay-at-home mom, but it feels impossible to make it work as a single-income family? * Does your debt keep piling up and you just can’t seem to get ahead, no matter how hard you try? * Do you have loved ones that desperately need more of your time and care, but you feel the pressure of having to earn an income? * Are you crushed by the mom guilt of not being able to provide everything your family needs (time, money, etc.) in this season? Hi, my name is Mandy Lewis, and I have been where you are. I have learned many strategies that have helped me give up my full-time income and care for the needs of my family while also digging out of debt. I want to help you save money, find the resources you need, get out of debt, and be able to stay home with your family. As a lover of all things free and thrifty, I can teach you exactly how to build a frugal family framework so you can stay home and not only survive, but actually thrive. Together, we’ll go through your mindset, family communication, budgeting, reducing your expenses, saving money, getting out of debt, and even learning to make money creatively. Learn how to care well for your family, have the resources you need, get rid of what you don’t need, and even have time to care for you. Living frugally is going to transform the peace and presence that you experience in your family, in your home, and in your own heart as a stay-at-home mom. So, reach your hand into those crumb-infested couch cushions, grab those loose quarters, and let’s get saving. Welcome to Frugal Living for Families! P.S. Thank you for making this podcast a top 5% globally ranked show! Connect with me - Join my free Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Email: FrugalLivingForFamilies@gmail.com

64 | Want to Be a Stay-At-Home Mom? How to Know if You Are Ready to Quit Your Job!

Hey friend!   Do you dream of quitting your job and staying home with your kids?  In this episode, I am going over several questions to help you know if you are ready now, and if not then exactly what you’ll need to focus on to get ready!   Blessings to your family, Mandy Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!    

11-18
13:01

63 | How Much Do You Need for Emergency Savings?

Hey friend! Do you have enough money saved up for emergencies? Do you know how much you should have saved up? In this episode, I'll be going over several statistics by financial experts on just how much is recommended for families to have to cover most emergencies that may arise. And, if your savings falls short, I give you some tips to help you increase your emergency savings in no time! Blessings to your family, Mandy Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

11-11
14:20

62 | Simple Hack to Slash Your Highest Expenses for Immediate Impact

Hey friend!   When you are first working to reduce spending, it can be an overwhelming task to know where to start. If you can relate, then I'm here to help!   In this episode, I am giving you a simple hack that will help you easily and quickly figure out where to start and how to make a BIG impact!   Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

11-04
13:52

61 | Top Items to Stockpile for Emergencies or a Preppers Pantry

Hey friend!   With all of the natural (and man-made) disasters going on in our world, we can never be prepared enough to help our families through an emergency situation.   In today's episode, I am covering the top food items to stockpile in case of an emergency. These are items that will last a long time and are easier to consume if you lose power for any length of time.  And a BONUS, I also go over a short list of some non-food items you can start acquiring on the cheap so you will be ready if your family ever faces any kind of disaster (let's hope you never have to use these items for an emergency!)   Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

10-28
24:02

60 | Thrifty Ideas for Filling Your Family’s Christmas Stockings for Less!

Hey friend!   If you buy stocking stuffers for Christmas, then you know just how much they can add up!  In this episode, I'm giving you several tips for finding great stocking stuffer ideas for much less money, and sometimes even FREE! So, Merry Christmas and get saving!   Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

10-21
14:22

59 | What is Lifestyle Inflation? + Sure Signs it Has Impacted Your Family!

Hey friend! Lifestyle inflations affects so many families! Is yours one of them? Do you have an idea of what lifestyle inflation is?   In this episode, I'm explaining what it is, signs that your family has been impacted by it, and how you can remedy (or prevent) it in the future!   Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

10-14
13:26

58 | Month by Month List of the Lowest Stock up Prices on Groceries

Hey friend,   Have you ever wondered when the best time of the year was to get the lowest prices on your grocery staples? Well, look no further! In this episode, I'm going through each month of the year and telling you what is usually on sale for some of the lowest prices all year! This will help your family stock up when the prices are the lowest, so you can avoid buying items when the prices have gone up. You will end up saving hundreds and even thousands throughout the year with this one strategy! Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

10-07
30:11

57 | Pay off your debt FASTER! Debt areas of focus to revisit regularly

Hey friend! If you have any debt you are working to pay off, make sure to check out this episode! These are the main areas you should be looking at periodically to not only make sure you are on track, but to actually speed up the time it takes to eliminate debt altogether. And, that would be FREEDOM! FREE Debt Repayment Calculator (Scroll down to the green Excel sheet image): https://www.vertex42.com/Calculators/debt-reduction-calculator.html Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

09-30
11:14

56 | Less Common but Simple Money Hacks to Propel Your Financial Goals!

Hey friend! Can you believe it? It's my one-year podcast anniversary! THANK YOU so much for all your support and listening to my episodes over the last year. In this episode, I am going over some pretty amazing milestones I never thought I would reach, as well as some fun and less common money hacks that help you move your financial goals further, FASTER! And, as promised in the episode, here is a list of every country that has listened to the show over the past year. I am so grateful, and here's to many more! Algeria Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Barbados Belgium Bermuda Brazil Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark El Salvador Estonia Fiji Finland France Germany Gibraltar Greece Guam Guatemala Guernsey Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jersey Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Liberia Luxembourg Malaysia Malta Mexico Morocco Namibia Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Norway Papua New Guinea Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Tunisia Turkey Uganda United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

09-23
28:23

55 | Easy Ways to Start Building Your Christmas Fund Now! 100 days until CHRISTMAS!!

Hey friend, Yes, you read that right, only 100 days until Christmas!! Did you just get butterflies?    If you do not feel prepared at all to pay for Christmas this year, never fear! In today's episode, I am giving you several easy ways to start NOW to help you build up your Christmas fund.   There are a lot of juicy nuggets, so go grab whatever you need to take notes! Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

09-16
15:43

54 | 31 Thrifty Things to Do on Rainy Fall Days

Hey friend! Can you feel fall getting close? I know I can! If your family needs some fun ideas on ways you can spend those rainy fall days, I've got you covered! In this episode, I give you 31 activities you can do as a family this fall that don't cost much or anything at all.  Let's go have some fun! Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

09-09
22:31

53 | Tips for Saving Money on Kids School Lunches - 8 Ways to Save!

Hey friend! In this episode we're diving into one of the most essential aspects of back-to-school budgeting—lunches! Feeding your kids healthy meals without breaking the bank can be a challenge, but with these tips, it’s entirely possible.  I hope these ideas will help you stretch your dollars while keeping your kids happy and healthy as they enjoy the school year! Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

09-02
13:23

52 | Too Much Impulse Spending?? Tips to Help You Stop So You Can Accomplish Your Goals!

Hey friend!   Do you struggle with too much impulse shopping? Do you find yourself turning to those unplanned purchases too often, and you want to stop? Are your extra expenditures preventing you from hitting your financial goals, causing you guilt or stress, or even worst...more debt?? I've got your back friend! In today's episode, I'm giving you my top tips for helping you tackle this issue once and for all. Let's get your family back on track crushing debt, piling up the savings, or getting that big dream you've been saving up for. Blessings to your family, Mandy P.S. Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more! Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!  

08-26
19:06

51 | My Favorite Cash Back and Rewards Apps - Earn Gift Cards and Money!

Hey friend! I've had multiple listeners reach out to ask me what my favorite rewards apps are. So, in today's episode, I discuss my four favorite apps and the details you need to know about each one. If you would like to get any of these apps, and you use my referral links here, you and I both get bonus points (um, YES Please!). Fetch: https://referral.fetch.com/vvv3/referralemail?code=CK4VU Ibotta: https://ibotta.onelink.me/iUfE/1005cd3f?friend_code=jqwtkku  Receipt Hog: https://app.receipthog.com/r/spek2206 Receipt Jar Referral code: MANDL9J82 Blessings to your family,   Mandy   P.S.   Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies   Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more!   Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

08-19
14:36

50 | Sports fees, etc. breaking the bank? - Tips for saving money on kids extracurricular activities!

Hey friend! Are your kids' extracurricular activities like paying an extra car payment each month (sports fees, am I right??). Are you considering pulling your children from the programs they love so much, because you just can't afford to pay the high fees? Have you had to tell your kids no when they ask to take gymnastics or ballet or...?   Well, this episode can help your kids continue with the activities they love while you save some serious cash. That is what I can a win-win!  BTW: Would you mind taking a minute to leave me a review? I hope I've provided some value to your family, and this would bless me back so much. Thank you!   Blessings to your family,   Mandy   P.S.   Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies   Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more!   Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

08-12
12:23

49 | Back to School Season Already? 30 Tips for Saving Money on Everything Your Kids Need!

Hey friend! Is it really almost time for the kiddos to go back to school?? Where is summer going? If you are dreading spending ALL THE MONEY on school supplies, clothes, shoes, coats, etc. then this episode is for you!  I'm giving you 30 tips to help you save the most money possible this school season. Use this list to stay on budget while still getting everything your kids need! Blessings to your family,   Mandy   P.S.   Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies   Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more!   Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

08-05
19:20

48 | Food Prices Got You Down? How to Always Buy Groceries at the Lowest Price!

Hey friend! In this 5th and final episode of our 'saving money on food and groceries" series, I'm teaching you exactly how to know the lowest sale price on every grocery item you buy, so you never have to spend too much again!   I did this one thing several years ago and it has saved my family countless dollars over the years, and continues to do so!   If you receive value in any episode of this podcast, will you please do me a favor and leave me an awesome review? I'd love to hear if your family has been able to save money, work towards your financial goals, make your money go further, get the resources you need for less. That's what I work hard each week to do for you. Thank you so much for helping share this information with more and more families!!   Blessings to your family,   Mandy   P.S.   Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies   Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

07-29
13:06

46 | Easy Hacks to Make a Week of Dinners Without Buying Any Groceries!

Hey friend! In week three of our 5-week series on saving hundreds on your monthly food and grocery costs, I'm giving you several tips to help you create an entire week's dinners without spending any money!  Are you up to the challenge? If so, give it a listen and start your meal planning!   If you missed week 1, check that out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-save-big-on-groceries-part-1-best-times-to-stock/id1707711637?i=1000660794365. Blessings to your family,   Mandy   P.S.   Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies   Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more!   Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!  

07-15
14:49

45 | A Simple Hack to Save Hundreds on Your Monthly Food Costs!

Hey friend! In week 2 of our 5-week series on lowering your monthly grocery and food costs, I am teaching you an easy and quick hack you can use to reduce your monthly food spending by thousands of dollars each year!   If you missed week 1, check that out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/44-save-big-on-groceries-part-1-best-times-to-stock/id1707711637?i=1000660794365. Blessings to your family,   Mandy   P.S.   Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies   Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more!   Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

07-08
20:04

44 | SAVE BIG on GROCERIES Part 1: Best Times to Stock Up for Huge Savings!

Hey friend! Groceries and food is almost always one of the top 3 monthly expenses for families! So, this episode is the first of a FIVE-EPISODE SERIES all about helping you lower your monthly grocery spending to make a huge difference in your finances! (Make sure you are subscribed to be notified of the rest of the series!) Today's topic is discussing the best times of the year to stock up at the lowest prices on every category of groceries! By following these tips, you will learn how you can save literally THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS throughout the year by only buying at the cheapest possible times.  Are you ready to start saving HUGE money right away? Then let's go! Blessings to your family,   Mandy   P.S.   Join our awesome FREE Facebook community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/frugallivingforfamilies   Become a Frugal Living for Families Insider! Sign up at: subscribepage.io/FrugalLivingforFamilies/ for more tips on saving money, getting out of debt, becoming a stay-at-home mom, living on a single income, first access to my offerings and more!   For my latest coaching options, email me at FrugalLivingforFamilies@gmail.com.   Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 5% globally! I appreciate you so much!

07-01
23:07

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