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.

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.