Things I live W/out To be A SAHM I knew from a young age I had a huge desire to be home with my children. So here are things we live without so I can be a stay-at-home mom on one income: – We rarely eat out as a family. We save it for special occasions like birthdays. – I make my matcha and coffee at home (it’s been 5 months 😝) – I make 99% of our meals at home — breakfast, lunch, and dinner. – We buy in bulk, like Costco. – I don’t get my nails done — only for special occasions. Most of the time, I do them myself. – We’ve always driven used cars. Recently, we leased one — and we share just one car. – I buy most things thrifted or secondhand (Facebook Marketplace is my best friend). It’s truly helped me stop idolizing material things and ask myself, “Do we REALLY need this?” – I use social media as a way to support our family — even if it’s only every few months, it’s been such a blessing to help with bills when we’re short. The Lord truly provides. – We budget, simplify, and stay intentional with what we have. – I stopped comparing my life to others on social media and started practicing gratitude for the one God has given me. Because the truth is — this life isn’t about what we live without. It’s about everything we get to live with. Peace. Presence. Purpose. And the honor of raising the next kingdom builders. It’s not always easy. But it’s holy work. 🙏 Follow if this resonated 💛 #christianmom #sahm #christianity