A New Year, A New Start for Frugal Moms

As someone who wants to make New Year’s goals like other frugal moms, I struggle. It’s hard to save money. The conveniences we have make our lives easier. Laundry is easier with the washer and dryer sets, buying bread at the store saves me time, and ordering on Amazon gives me that special feeling of excitement every time I see a package on my doorstep.

Convenience is nice, but does come with a price tag. Frugal moms like to save money, so to have one, we must give up the other. Shopping for new clothes is exhilarating from the mall, but then the guilt that sets in from a shirt that cost $55.00 versus $5.00 at the thrift store is reality. Making good choices is part of the life of frugal moms. Leading by example so our kids do not put large price tags on their shoes and clothes is what will help them to save money for the future.

In addition to these money saving tactics, I have come up with some ways to start off the New Year with a new start mentality.

Hang Four Loads of Laundry

Instead of drying four loads of laundry in the dryer, locate an indoor spot and formulate a plan to hang laundry. Let it air dry. Yes, it may be inconvenient to have a clothes line/rope in your bathroom. To reduce the electricity bill try this laundry tip. Area’s to hang laundry are endless, and times of day may vary. If hanging laundry at night before bed is ideal to save time then have at it.

I actually used to clean for a lady who hung all of her laundry all of the time in her basement. She had a regular routine of washing, hanging and ironing her laundry. Her goal was to save money to stay at home with her kids. It worked out well, and I have had various setups for hang drying my laundry indoors.

A New Year and a New Start for Frugal Moms

Frugal Moms Shop at Thrift Stores and Garage Sales

Part of the frugal moms club involves shopping at second hand shops. Thrift stores and garage sales to be exact. I do shop at second hand consignment shops near holidays. Reality set in for me when I used to spend a lot of money on clothing. Then, I had to either give it away or sell it dirt cheap in a yard sale. To realize that something you paid a lot of money for then turned around and gave it away was wasteful helped me to shop at cheaper stores. I have found good clothes at a thrift stores over the years. Shopping for deals takes time, but is worth the effort.

Bake Bread Each Week

Next stage of money saving tactics for frugal moms is to bake bread. Have you seen how much bread is now? It is not cheap. Baking it is going to be cheaper and healthier to eat. First, set a day and a time. I know we are all busy, but sacrifices have to be made. You tube is full of shows that teach bread baking. Once it is part of the weekly routine, it will become habit just like cleaning and laundry.

Buy More Water

Finally, the grocery store is expensive right now. Groceries are at an all time high, and not getting cheaper anytime soon. The best way I have found for frugal moms to combat high food bills is to make easy changes. Start with something simple like drinks. Instead of buying pop, orange juice, and other beverages, buy water.

At first this will be difficult, but over time it will be life changing for your family. Water is better for us to drink anyway.

Frugal moms like to save money and find good deals. Most good deals aren’t really deals at all, and saving money has to become a habit. Changing what we currently do to spend money is the best way to save money. Start this new year off with the new start by implementing these four new habits. Setting aside the money saved to see the physical results of the sacrifice is a good feeling.

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