Being A SAHM When You can Barely Afford It {Motherhood Series}

Welcome back to the Motherhood series, join us each week as we take you through our vast range of scenarios to provide you with encouragement, inspiration and a few laughs. Motherhood may seem like a passive job to some, or an inconvenience to others, but to us, motherhood is more than meets the eye.  
 
Last week we met Jami, a Stay-at-home-wife who is about to be a mother to twin boys, and today I’m pleased to introduce you to Erin!

 

By Erin Odom, of The Humbled Homemaker

People often ask how I can be a stay-at-home mom when we can barely afford it.

“Rice and beans,” I tell them. “Rice and beans.”

But in all seriousness, to use the old cliche, when there is a will, there is {often} a way.

I won’t pretend it’s easy. My husband is a high school teacher (and a pretty amazing one, I might add!). He makes a true difference in the lives of his students. But the pay is slim. He gets paid the end of every month, and some months, our pantry and fridge are mostly bare those last few days.

Going out to eat is a treat and not the norm. We don’t take elaborate vacations or drive fancy cars.

And you know what? That’s OK. I get to spend every day at home with my babies, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

So, how, really, do we make this work? Hop on over to The Humbled Homemaker to read the rest of this post!

Come back next week to hear about a Stay at Home Mom without a Soul to Call “Friend”

About Rachel

Rachel is a mother to four children and a wife to a wellness doctor. Her passions are faith, family, and health. You can find her writing about her family adventures and inspiring you to make healthier choices for your family.

Comments

  1. LOVE this post!! 🙂

  2. Twin Boys! Lucky you! Welcome to the Mom’s of Sons Club! I’m clicking over to finish reading your post!