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

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

Episodes

March 13, 2025 5 mins

Hey friend!

 

These are the top home maintenance and car safety tips that should be handled in the month of March.

By staying on top of these,  you house and car will stay in tip top shape, which helps to save you money on costly repairs or damages.

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend!

 

Here is the last episode in our 4-part series on tips to save money on the top 5 expenses for most families. Today we go over 20 tips to help reduce expensive healthcare costs. Check out the entire series to SAVE BIG!

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 1.5% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend!

 

It's the first Thursday of March, so I'm going over the items that are typically at their lowest prices of the year. So, in case you need to buy or stock up on any of these deals, this is the month to do it! 

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 1.5% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend!

 

Have you been enjoying our four-part series designed to save you tons of money each month on your top monthly expenses? I hope it has helped!

 

In today's episode, I am bringing you over 20 tips to help save money in another monthly expense that tends to be in most family's top 5 at least at some point! 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 1.5% globally! I appreciate you s...

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Hey friend!

 

This month's financial challenge can save you literally hundreds and even thousands of dollars! I'm not kidding! Do not delay on this challenge, as you have nothing to lose (except a lot of monthly expenses)!

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 1.5% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend!

 

This episode is part 2 in our series to save you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on your top 5 monthly expenses as a family. 

If you missed part 1, listen to episode 88. And make sure to subscribe so you don't miss parts 3 and 4 when they air.

 

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Hey friend!

If you want an inexpensive dinner recipe that is quick and easy AND only uses one pan, this is the one for you! It's also very versatile so switch it up based on what you have on hand to save even more money!

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 1.5% globally! I appreciate you so much!

 

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Hey friend!

 

Most families face the same top 5 expenses and they add up to A LOT of money every month. In this four-part series, I'm giving you tons of tips for greatly reducing your monthly spending in each of these categories.

 

By the end of this series, you have the ability to save THOUSANDS of dollars a month. I'm not kidding! So, make sure to subscribe so you are notified of each one, and let's get started!

Blessings to your...

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Hey friend!

I'm covering some of the top home maintenance and a car safety tip that should be handled in the month of February.

By staying on top of these,  you house and car will stay in tip top shape, which helps to save you money on costly repairs or damages.

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend!

 

The amount of money the average person spends on items of convenience is staggering! This money can keep families from reaching their financial goals faster.

 

Listen in as I provide some recent statistics showing just how much we spend to save some time. It might be eye-opening!

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend!

 

It's the first Thursday of February, so I'm going over the items that are typically at their lowest prices of the year. So, in case you need to buy or stock up on any of these deals, this is the month to do it! 

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend!

 

If you want some creative ways to celebrate your kids this Valentine's Day, this episode will give you several ideas! These are either very low cost or absolutely free ways to show your love. 

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend!

 

Did you know that food and groceries is one of the top 3 expenses for most families?  But, it's also one of the easiest areas to get HUGE savings and fast!

 

In today's episode for THEME THURSDAY, I am going over all 17 of my episodes all dedicated to helping you reduce your monthly spending on food by hundreds per month and MULTIPLE THOUSANDS each year. For real.

 

Get ready to take notes and learn countless of pract...

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Hey friend!

 

In this episode, I'm going over my top tips to help you get organized and reduce stress this tax season. I also share some advice to help you make the most of your refund and set your family up for financial success!

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend!

Do you feel like you could use some motivation to get your finances on track? 

 

It's time for our January money challenge! The fourth Thursday of each month is some kind of challenge to keep us productive. These are meant to help us stay motivated and gain momentum even faster toward our financial goals.

 

So, jump into today's episode, and commit to the task at hand! You've got this!

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

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Hey friend!

 

If you are looking for more ways to incorporate exercise into your family's routine, look no further! In this episode, I am giving some frugal, as well as some free, ideas on fun ways to get your exercise as a family! 

 

Let's get moving!

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend! Do you need a cheap dinner idea that's super easy? Does your family have dietary restrictions you need to work around? Would you like a recipe that's frugal using ingredients you often have on hand?

 

You are going to LOVE this easy and cheap meal! And, did I mention it was EASY??

 

Bon appetit!

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

 

 

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Hey friend!

 

Are you facing some kind of financial burden? Are you overwhelmed with your current financial picture? Is the stress of your finances affecting you or your loved ones?

 

In today's episode, I am talking about some ways you can recognize if your finances are causing physical harm to you or your family members. And, I am going over some strategies to help you reduce the stress you feel and lessen the impact to your kids...

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Hey friend!

I'm covering some of the top home maintenance and a car safety tip that should be handled in the month of January.

By staying on top of these,  you house and car will stay in tip top shape, which helps to save you money on costly repairs or damages.

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in the top 2% globally! I appreciate you so much!

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Hey friend!

 

Do you want to spend less time in the kitchen (YES!) while also keeping more of your hard-earned money? (YES!)

 

I got you! This episode walks you through my top meal prep hacks! These will allow you to create an efficient system to get you from buying groceries to sitting down to your family meal in much less time and expense!

 

Who's with me?!

 

Blessings to your family, Mandy

Thank you for helping this show rank in...

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