Life on One Income

Making it work when there’s only one paycheck—and a whole family to support.
Our real background story - the reason behind the budget, smart money tips, and emotional reflections from our family living on a single income. Whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, transitioning from two incomes, or finding new ways to stretch every dollar, this is where real life meets real money choices.

Life on One Income: Part 3 – Side Hustles, Burnout, and Couponing Like My Life Depended on It

Living on one income isn't always simple. In Part 3 of our one-income journey, I share the truth about side hustles that drained me, burnout as a stay-at-home mom, and how extreme couponing became a survival strategy.

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Jul 16, 20253 min read

The Guilt of Not Bringing in a Paycheck

Feeling guilty about not earning an income as a stay-at-home mom? You're not alone. In Part 2 of the One-Income Diaries, I share the silent guilt I carried about not helping with bills, the pressure to hustle, and how it impacted my self-worth and daily life. A raw, honest read for any mom living on one income.

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Jul 5, 20253 min read

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The Decision to Stay Home—And What It Cost Me

When I became a stay-at-home mom, I expected the chaos of raising kids—but not the guilt of not bringing in a paycheck. In this honest post, I share what it’s really like to live on one income: the emotional weight, financial stress, and unexpected sacrifices that come with choosing family over a second job.

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Jun 24, 20253 min read