Tonight, Ava helped me make baby food for Wyatt! Green beans and sweet potatoes! Over the years, I have found that making my own baby food is not only cost effective, it's super easy! Seriously, I popped a few sweet potatoes in the oven for an hour, blended them up in my mini-food chopper, and here they are!I like to store my baby food in canning jars! They are just so pretty! Green peas, which I buy frozen and them steam, are the prettiest! A gorgeous shade of green!
This is just one way I try to be resourceful and save money for our family. I'm so passionate about being a stay at home mom, and I'm willing to do what I can to contribute to our family. I'm honored that my husband supports my passion and works so hard so I can be with our kids.
Couponing is another way I feel like I "earn income" for our family. I am by no means a super-couponer, but on average I try to save 50% at the grocery store.
I truly believe with all my heart that if you too want to be a stay at home mom, it is possible. You have to be willing to focus on what's truly important and not get distracted by things that feel important in the moment. It's all about a change in perspective and a willingness to do what it takes to make it happen.
I wouldn't trade my time at home with Lucas, Ava, and Wyatt for a million dollars. I was fortunate enough to be raised by a Mom who stayed home full time and for that, I am eternally grateful. I believe that our time together while I was growing up directly impacts how close we are today. I treasure the memories of her picking me up from school, with a freshly made snack waiting in the car, talking about my day all the way home. My Mom was (and still is) a great listener, and I told her (almost) everything! :)
My prayer is that my time at home, while grueling and mundane at times, will reap huge rewards one day. I'm so thankful for this time to nurture, mold and invest into my children.
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