Christian Moms in Debt (and getting out!): Buy the Basics First

The Change Jar

Several months ago I began to put all of my spare change in an old opaque pitcher. I had tried saving change in clear glass jars but I found that the old adage "out of sight, out of mind" was true. If I could see those shiny quarters, I would use them. With the change out of sight, up on the top of an old fashioned free-standing kitchen pantry, the change stays there. It's actually my first attempt to not spend every bit of money in my wallet. This jar has a purpose: Christmas. But the mere fact that I am saving money and watching it grow gives me tangible satisfaction. I encourage you to do the same. Let's save for that rainy day, Christmas, or whatever!

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I am the proud mother of four great kids and wife to the most patient man on earth. Over the course of the last seven years, I have gotten us into a large amount of debt through bad habits, unwise choices, and circumstances beyond our control. I decided to share my struggle to pay it all back with other moms, knowing that there are others out there in the same predicament. I had enough of worrying about how we are going to pay the bills, send kids to college, have money for retirement while I played chicken with our checking account. Desiring a better way of life, I started this journey to becoming debt free one step at a time.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Buy the Basics First

I got kind of caught up in the coupon game without being more strategic. I was so excited about all of the things I could get for 75% off and more that I spent more money on the "deals" than I did on the important basics this past month. Note to self: buy the basics first (bread, milk, meat, etc) and then use what is left over on the amazing deals, especially on toiletries, condiments, and the like. I have way too many toothpastes and bottles of ketchup right now! I am learning this game, and hope to have it down pat within a few months.

Christian Moms in Debt (and getting out!)

The Change Jar

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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Buy the Basics First

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