Discussing Hard Things & Showing You My Garden
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- Discussing Hard Things & Showing You My Garden
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Things are definitely tight right now for so many. You’ll get through this. I have struggled financially and the Lord has always provided a way.
You’re certainly not alone, it’s difficult for everyone these days. I will be thinking of all of you. Try to take it a day at a time. I have enjoyed your videos for years now and I’ll be holding all of you in my thoughts.
Thank you so much!
@@SimpleWifeSimpleLife You’re welcome!
I sent you a Walmart gift card via email. I hope it helps!
Don’t feel guilt - so many people are struggling, including my family. Lots of prayers for you❤️
Thank you Mrs. Tiffanie for being so open and honest with us. My family( which is me, my fiancé, and our 2 boys, and our dog) are similar to you guys in the sense that we're a 1 income family, I work and provide, and my boy's go to public school, and my fiancé is basically disabled, with health issues... so our budget is super tight, and we're struggling to get through alot of the time. 4 years ago, we moved away from everything and everyone we ever knew and came to live in a very small town in western Minnesota, and before that we were living out of a hotel room, and that was due to us losing our apartment, so I was given an opportunity to move and i took it, hoping for the best and it turned out better than I had ever imagined. God sure did provide for is in every way, as he always has and still does.
Keep your heads held high, and just take it one step at a time, and know that you will come out on the other side stronger than ever. Big hugs sent your way! I'm always here if you need to chat hun! ❤
Thanks for sharing. It’s a struggle lots of people are having, right now. I know it’s hard to reach out to people, but I believe it will help not only you, but others. Praying for you and your family! The Lord will get us thru this!
Prayers for you and your family. I've got debt too. Some days it seems like it won't get better. You're great parents! Love your videos! Your garden looks good! Happy birthday to your daughter and yourself and Happy Mother's day! Enjoy your days!🎉🎉🎉
Tiffani, my husband and I totally understand. I graduated from my masters program last year. I had a job in the mental health field. The administrators were unhappy with my job performance and I was terminated in November. My unemployment has been exhausted and no job yet. I can’t believe how expensive groceries, gas and housing costs have gotten. I’ll pray for you guys. Jamie and became Catholic. We love being a part of the Catholic community.
Tiffani, thank you for being so honest. It’s SO difficult right now. I don’t understand how it’s so expensive to even get groceries as a family of 3.. our daughters 10 and we can spend easily $250 a week on groceries and come home and it’s like what did we even get? I work about 32mi away for my job and gas ugh. Everything, everything. It’s a struggle and it’s HARD. I’m glad you and will are able to communicate about this because it’s a difficult topic. Talking about finances openly isn’t easy either. But like you said, so many of us are in the same boat. So it’s nice to hear out loud that someone else is going through it too. ❤
Hoping our transparency will let others know they're not alone and maybe together we can find a way to work our way out!
I just want to say you are not alone. Things are so tough right now. 💗
I am right there with you, Tiffani. It's so difficult in this economy to stay home and homeschool now. We have a strict meal calendar and budget right now, especially with our upcoming trip with my MIL.
I can totally relate to what you are saying!
Very brave of you to share your struggles and be sure you know that you are not alone. Unfortunately, a lot of folks are facing similar challenges. The first step is already done you recognized you needed to correct direction. Now just execute a plan and dont give up and you will be fine! There are a lot of things you can do to slash your food budget and many ways to preserve food besides pressure canning. Wishing you much success in getting where you and your family feel comfortable and Thanks for sharing! You got this!
You are awesome and you are doing the best you can! Fellow SAHM here ♥️ Everything makes sense that you are talking about. We have 2 little boys and it is so hard to keep up with everything financially. It often feels like the walls are caving in. Every month we barely get by. Prayer is powerful and that’s what I’ve been working on. Keep your head up, pray, and thank you for sharing! So happy to see you post! ♥️
I’m also very interested in the container garden. I look forward to hearing more about it.
Also, try red pepper flakes on the soil to prevent critters from digging. Chipmunks are the worse. Strawberries do well in hanging baskets 🙂
Prayer is powerful, I agree!
1. I can’t believe how much the kids are growing so fast !!!
2. Thank you for being so vulnerable and open. That’s not easy. But I get it . We’re in a super similar situation. Family of 5 in one of the most expensive counties in New Jersey . My husband makes around 140k a year and we still can’t get ahead. My oldest starts college in the fall and just between expenses wuth her , her car , school and health issues ( surgery ) .. it’s just impossible. Groceries here are insane . I actually will be going back to work part time after being a stay at home since my daughter is 6( almost 18 now ) as a lunch aide in our school district so I don’t need any care for my youngest and still have summers off . Keeping you guys in my prayers ❤
I fell ill in October right after we bought a fairly expensive home in BC Canads. I haven't been able to work since so we are now q single income home with a pretty high mortgage. I have no sick leave left or disability. My partner has a good job but even in this economy its not good enough. And he is a professional. It's not easy!! And scary at times! I also have an existing disability and illness on top of whatever has made me sick the last while so I can relate...it is so difficult and can be depressing! So many can relate to you so don't feel shame in sharing struggles...it just makes you more human and relatable.
The Lord will provide and make a way where there seems to be no way. We have been in your situation. God is faithful to take care of those who love Him. I'm mostly a SAHM and homeschool. Just recently I started work in the evenings part time. I do school with the kids during the day...dad comes home and I go to work for 5 hours, 4 days a week. It helps where we are short. Praying all works out for you. As for the comment telling you to get a real job.. I hope you ignore it because being a wife and mom full time is the most important job on this earth and it's the hardest yet most rewarding job ❤ It's sad our society downgrades it.
I missed you guys thank you for sharing with us I can identify with so many of those feelings and circumstances. You are such a beautiful family and together will make it through all the hills and valleys life puts in your path. Sending huge hugs and a prayer for growth and abundance to fill your home.
Thank you for the prayers.
I totally understand. This is our year to pay off bills. We have one more left and our credit card to pay down. But my car battery just died too last week and our puppy just had surgery so we have that too next month when the bill comes. It's frustrating..1 step forward and 2 steps back. 😌
Couple things - a while ago, you did a series on what you spent every day. I found that very interesting and I'm sure it added a layer of accountability.
As far as canning - I garden and can. I'm not sure exactly what you are thinking to can, but I'd suggest starting with water bath canning. The water bath you need is more like $60-70 (so a lot cheaper - I can find a link to one if you need one) and it works for any low acid foods - tomatoes, salsas, fruit, jellies, etc. Just something to think about!
May I kindly suggest that you do look into local food banks/ food pantries.
They are there specifically for times such as this, when you find yourself struggling. ans need a little something extra to help feed the family.
Maybe it is something you have considered and maybe it is something you have started but wish to keep silent, which is also fine But please do look into it in your area.
Starting your own container garden is so exciting. I will say, it looks like you need to water quite a bit more often. If you get pepper plants, they do best with less water because they are very sensitive little things. I have had various peppers for years now and the less water they get, the hotter they are. However I am not trying to say don't give them any water. I just don't keep them wet by any means.
I have bought several things from Temu. I am not ashamed. You buy what you can afford and even if you can afford more, why pay more? By the way, super cute pjs!
Thank you for sharing your story. We are all struggling. I'm hoping that it gets better soon. Love watching your videos. God bless.
Thank you.
First I want to say you and your husband should be very proud of yourselves. It's not easy saving money for a deposit of a home you guys did it. The first year or two is difficult but everything will fall into place. You are a great mom and your husband is a great dad and supporter. You have wonderful kids so kind and respectful been following for years. Times are hard and they will get better. God bless you. Love your garden. This year I decided just to do flowers on my deck.❤
Thank you so much for your kind words. I bet your flowers are beautiful! I have friends who do a flower garden and I love looking at them.
I'm so glad you vlogged! It really is so hard for everyone right now.
Things are rough for everyone you are not alone Don't worry about Temu I buy once in awhile you have to do anything to save money great video. Tell your Daughter Happy Birthday.
We are currently buckling down and saving for a down payment on a house. But 1st we must do a little work! Hubby has changed jobs after 22 year as his current job has lost their ever loving mind to put it as nice as possible. He starts the 9th! We re hoping by the time we save a down payment and settle into the new job... Then maybe the rates will be better! Good job on the garden!!!
I've missed seeing your videos. You are not alone.
My husband and I don't do gifts and haven't in years. It's ok!
Your container gardens look good!
How wonderful that you recognize things financially need to change. You may already budget and have an emergency savings. Look at budgeting blogs. They have interesting ideas and great hints. Life style change is hard. Spending less to pay off debt will be rewarding. Finding hobbies that are healthy and inexpensive will be good for the whole family.
We’re all trying to get blood out of a turnip right now and just have to take it day to day at this point!
You're not wrong...
Alice love the drawing. Show us the finished project on the stuffed animal!
It's the birds that dig! When the soil is wet from you or after the rain, they look for bugs and worms to eat!
I've been off UA-cam for a while and I have missed your channel.the kiddos have grown so much! Alice is a beautiful young lady ! I'm starting a garden this year too and doing pretty much the same as yours .I don't have the best luck at growing things . sending blessings ❤
Welcome back!
What a fun idea to let Alice open a gift every day leading up to her birthday! I love her cherry PJs. Happy Birthday, Alice! I’ve been thinking about getting some grow bags like those to try growing some potatoes and radishes that my husband wants to try this year. Do they take a lot of soil to fill?
We did 5 and 10 gallon grow bags and I wouldn't say they take a LOT of soil, no.
Trust me you are not alone. We'll be praying for y'all.
Prayer is always welcome!
We've switched to making our own homeschool lesson plans based on free materials. Our umbrella school hasn't complained and even recommended a few.
Luckily our homeschool curriculum is pretty inexpensive and we're about to wrap up for summer so that's helpful!
I completely get this! I'm a homeschooling, stay at home mom of four (one of which just moved out). My husband and I are struggling with the high interest rate right now too on our land loan and are actually in the middle of building a new home, but it's at a stand still right now because of funds. We're cutting back on everything, to throw money at being able to finish our home, hopefully in the next 3 months. I just started selling goats milk soap and breads to hopefully help. I completely understand where you're at, I'll be praying for your family and appreciate your prayers as well!
Prayers for your family as well! Thank you.
I tried to donate plasma and couldn't cause I am too dehydrated..trying to fix that..but we all feel the pain of this unnecessary inflation! We are also finding ways to cut costs..we have gotten rid of streaming services and anything we can do.. I just thank God I don't have kids! Prayers for ya'll...you will figure out what you need!
We nixed most of our streaming services a few months back! We get Hulu and Paramount+ for free so that's nice haha
Your garden is looking nice! Hopefully things stop digging around in them. I'm battling slugs because they ate my zucchini seedlings :') I'll be happy if I even get a plant grown at this point lmao
It's such a learning curve isn't it?!
Hello fsmily you are not alone in this our rent heating and electrice bills almost doubled in the last 3 years and food is so to the roof in germany but we all need praying for one and another seek the lord praying for you and your family blessings from heike in germany
It's been quite a few years since we've attempted to have a garden but this year hubby is doing it. We've got tomatoes, green peppers, cucumber and jalapeños
That is awesome!
New to your channel. I hope your struggles lessen. Take one day at a time. Enjoyed your video.
Thanks and welcome!
Remove all the dead leaves on the tomato plants so all the energy can go to the healthy part of the plant as far as the money problems we’ve all had them and it’s tough but you and will got this you two are very intelligent humans it will be good for the kids they will learn about budgeting and about debt
I wondered about the dead leaves; I'll do that! Thank you.
It could be squirrels digging in your planters. My neighbors feed the squirrels peanuts and they like to bury them in my potted plants 😅
Good to know! I bet it's that or chipmunks haha
Thanks for sharing! Love & Appreciate you! Hoping this means there will be some more Aldi hauls again! :P
Aldi is just as pricey as walmart is now around us!!
Im sorry to hear about these things 🙏🏼 meany prayers for y'all ...
I have struggled being a single mother with 4 kids .. I had to work 2 full time jobs... Was hurt on one of them and was let go for this .. was still able to hang on to one for about 6yrs . Then they let me go do to my injury I could do the job I was hired for .. and was in a workers comp lawsuit with the other one .. at that time only had 2 kids at home with me but we became homeless ... And let me tell U ...U find out quick that U really dont have family or friends when u have nothing .. Had to file for SSI/SSD back in 2013 as I'm now permanently disabled from this work injury and that took 3yrs to get .. it was hard and heart breaking 💔 having 2 teenagers and they needed to finish school . (As they did). Made me proud .. didnt always have $$ for a motel room. Would ask the kids friends parents if the kids could stay a few nights and I would send them with food for all in the house. As I stayed in a park... Went from a income of $32,000 a month to nothing .. was hard .. and now its $1,000. A month not much but I make it work . All the kids are grown now . Had to move from California to experience.. I'm so glad I don't have no debt .. payed off the student loan long before all this. Dont own any credit cards.. but I guess the moral of is.... Would be just keep praying he is listening 🙏🏼 and u listen too and he will gide u .. as He will never give U more then u can handle ..
"Used to say I guees he thought I'm a bad ass cuz that sure was alot on my plat at one time "
Y'all have a Blessed week and Happy Mother's Day to all Mom's / Dads that have to be Mom too .... Ur all amazing and never forget U R ENOUGH 💞
And U got this ...
Y'all stay safe, stay healthy, stay positive always make it fun Love from Tucson Arizona 💗🦎🌵🌻🦉👩🌾🌵🦎💗
Thanks for sharing your story. Prayer is powerful and He has been hearing from me a lot lately!
Here & cheering you on!
Love you, friend.
Tiffanie I am praying 🙏🏻 the Rosary 📿 for you I am Catholic so I pray 🙏🏻 a lot .🙏🏻✝️☮️📿🥰🥰🫂🫂🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Trust me you are not alone my electric bill alone be like $300 rent is $700 phone $66 Internet $80 plus renters insurance, credit card debt, etc. etc. etc. I stay in a apartment food Is high 😢 the cast of living is hard 😮 thank you for sharing
I am embarrassed to admit, I let myself get into credit card debt, and I am overwhelmed right now worrying how I am going to get out from under this mess I have created.
You're not alone. I know that doesn't make it easier, but know that we're right there with you digging ourselves out as well.
Don’t feel alone in this because I think everyone is having to buckle down. I know my family is. God bless your family
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SAHM of 2 here. My oldest will be starting Kindergarten next year and I am very interested in homeschooling. I have 0 clue where to start. I have seen lots of other homeschool mamas make videos on Patreon (homeschool related or not). Have you ever thought about starting Patreon? I would love to support and subscribe to you monthly if so!
You can defeat that debt!! I'm a low-income person with debt, I've never really cared to take care of it but now I'm trying. I'm looking to move and would be easier with less debt. I don't have the ability to just pay them and not use them. I wouldn't be able to eat if I did that. So, I'm focusing on one at a time while still using the others. I make the minimum payment on all of them but any "extra" money, above and beyond regular income, I get from selling something, as a gift, as payment for any "work" I do for people, ect, I put 25% of that towards that said debt. I've been going through and selling things we don't use or need. I was able to pay $750 off last year, plus the interest it accrued, in 7 months.
Really shop sales for your food, you can save so much money that way! Like right now Meijer is having a buy 7 or more pay $1 each sale. I stocked up on Martha White muffins, I know that's only $0.12 cheaper than Walmart but it's still a savings. I also got mangos, carrots, broccoli, crackers with peanut butter in them, yellow onions, hot dogs, lunch meat. They also have bandaids, q-tips, toothbrushes, small bottles of sunscreen, all for $1 each in that sale. Then they have strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries for $0.99 each so I got a ton of those and am washing them and freezing for snacks during the summer, my kids are already eating them.
I try to only leave my house 1-2 times a week so as to save money on gas. Not a single vehicle house here because it logistically won't work, unless I need a vehicle though we only drive one. We don't really eat out. We do get pizza twice a month and my dad buys the kids and I McDonalds twice a month when we visit him (one of the main reasons we need 2 vehicles, my parents and grandma live 2 hours away), but that's it.
I do plan to share all of the details about how I live on $1500 a month on my channel in the next month or two. I also plan to share how much debt and how I plan to pay it off to help keep myself accountable because I recently fell off for a month or so and accrued some debt back.
It's almost a game, trying to get groceries for as cheap as possible! haha
@@SimpleWifeSimpleLife It is and I kind of enjoy the hunt
Yellow leaves at times can come from to much water
Thank you for that tip! I wondered if they were getting too much from the rain we've been having
I know its hard...make the changes and keep you chin you. Dont make drastic changes all at once it could make things worse.
Do you guys have a P.O. Box or anything?
We cancelled the PO Box a while back because of the cost, ironically enough! You can email me if you need more info for something haha. simplewifesimplelife@gmail.com
@@SimpleWifeSimpleLife Tiffani, I'm glad you provided your email. I have sent you an email giving you a Kindle book that may be of help and interest now. It's just a small way of trying to help now and to say thank you for your many wonderful videos. All the best from me to you and your family.
Have u ever calling credit card company to lower interest rates. Thx 4 sharing. Girl we all got debt n we are here for support. Dog walking is huge here in canada for money after the pandemic bc everyone got dogs. May be an option.
They refused to lower the interest rate when I called!
@SimpleWifeSimpleLife that's bs. I wonder if u can get a new 0% through someone else as a balance transfer. 🤔 I have alot of debt to and not proud of it. With kids it's not cheap but things will get better. You are a strong bad ass mom. Have u ever checked out flashfoods app? Or any food apps? I use ours here in canada, if it's not to spec u can ask 4 refund. Sometimes u can find amazing deals on food. Changes all the time. Missed hearing from u on here but I understand. Health issues here to. I was diagnosed with hashimotos and waiting till October to see a specialist to see potential other one with my skin ffs. So u r an inspiration ✨️ 🙌
@SimpleWifeSimpleLife maybe say u don't work and u need options or it will go to collections. Not really but they don't know that. They are scammers.
@@jodie19831 we did a few 0% transfers to help lower the interest cost while we figure out a long term plan!
@@SimpleWifeSimpleLife that's awesome will donated plasma. Here we donate for free bc they don't pay. But I can barely get blood tests done lol. Brave guy
Throwing this out there because I am a disabled mom by any chance do you qualify for disability due to all your health conditions? Something to look into you may be surprised that you actually qualify.
My doctor recommended that I apply, so I did last year and after 8 months of deliberation, I was denied.
I have a question for you why dont you apply for disability with your health issues and you should be able to get food stamps to help with your food issues maybe you can get Medicaid help more with your medication and pain clinic just some ideas trying to give you some ideas might help you praying for you and Happy early birthday to you both 🎉❤
I got denied for disability. Sick but not sick enough!