My challenge to myself for this month in particular is to spend nothing or as little as possible for necessities and whatever life brings. I do know that we have 3 birthdays and a wedding coming up, so I’ll have to be creative there. I’m looking forward to it!
Part of the way I decided to motivate myself is by writing about living on less for 31 days. My plan is to write every weekday and then take off for the weekends. So it may take me longer to reach 31 posts, but I hope to get there eventually! And to make them easy to find, I’ll have all of the posts linked at the bottom of this page.
I hope you’ll join me, and I hope you won’t mind the extra posts this month. I do plan to cut way back for the months of November and December, so it won’t be long before I return to just two or three posts per week. See you tomorrow with my first money-saving idea!
Here’s a list of all the posts in this series:
Day 1: You’re Here (this post is day 1)!
Day 2: Take Inventory
Day 3: Organize Your Pantry
Day 4: Make a Meal Plan
Day 5: Cook From Scratch
Day 6: Save Money on Groceries
Day 7: Make Your Own Bread
Day 8: Enjoy a Free Date Night
Day 9: Find Beauty in the Ordinary
Day 10: Make Your Bedroom a Haven
Day 11: Organize Your Closet
Day 12: Create a Capsule Wardrobe
Day 13: Organize Everything
Day 14: Make Your Own Cleaning Products
Day 15: Cultivate Contentment
Day 16: Cut Your Own Hair
Day 17: Make Your Own Beauty Products
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Lauren says
November 17, 2014 at 4:33 amI didn't see this series until it was over, but I suppose the advantage is now I can binge on all the posts over a couple of days 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
November 17, 2014 at 5:29 pmThanks so much for stopping by, Lauren! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Dawn says
October 24, 2014 at 1:36 amJoy,
Your list of post looks great. Many I do, some I haven't tried and others I need to make a priority. Especially the organizing. I meal plan, but not as good as I could and that is another aspect I need to re-introduce into our life. It is both a cost and time saving option. Praying your husband will find a job soon!
Blessings,
Dawn
Joy Kincaid says
October 24, 2014 at 4:22 amThank you, Dawn! I so much appreciate the prayers for a job, too! Blessings!
Serena @ Simple Holistic Girl says
October 13, 2014 at 1:59 pmThese are great tips. I think everyone should live like this, whether they have $1 in the bank or a million. A lot of spending is just not necessary.
Joy Kincaid says
October 13, 2014 at 4:07 pmThank you, Serena! I'm really beginning to embrace simplicity and even a bit of minimalism. It seems to make life better not to want too much, have too much, and do too much.
Elisha Wolter says
October 13, 2014 at 9:03 amYour attitude towards your situation is very encouraging! Good on you for embracing the challenge, I know God will bless you abundantly for staying positive and honoring the last of your husbands hard-earned income at his present job. God will provide another job, at just the right time. He never forsakes His children or sees us begging bread. Much love to you, thanks again for your positive attitude, it's inspiring! Have a wonderful week!
Joy Kincaid says
October 13, 2014 at 4:05 pmThank you SO MUCH for the encouragement, Elisha! You've really brightened my day! 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
October 13, 2014 at 1:48 amThat's sweet of you, JES, thank you!
JES says
October 12, 2014 at 11:48 pmI will be featuring this series tomorrow on the Art of Home-Making Mondays. Thank you for sharing at our link up and have a lovely week Joy!
Rachel says
October 8, 2014 at 10:25 amThis sounds like a very timely practice and challenge for your family! I hope he gets a new job asap, but it sounds like you are handling this season with grace!
Joy Kincaid says
October 8, 2014 at 5:34 pmThanks so much for stopping by, Rachel, it was so nice to hear from you!
Heather @ My Overflowing Cup says
October 6, 2014 at 5:42 pmI love your attitude, Joy! I'll be praying that your husband finds a job before his current one ends. I know what it is like to be in your situation and I think that attitude is half of the battle. Saving money can be challenging in a fun way, if that's how we choose to see it. Looking forward to this series.
Joy Kincaid says
October 6, 2014 at 6:21 pmThank you so much, Heather! So glad you stopped by today!
Carol Blanchet says
October 2, 2014 at 2:13 pmWhat an encouragement you will be to your husband! A source of strength as his best cheerleader during this discouraging time for him. Your cheerful disposition and willingness to meet the challenge head on with joy will speak volumes to your children! I am praying for your sweet family – for provision (of job and other needs) and for joy. 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
October 2, 2014 at 3:55 pmIt means so much to know that you're praying, Carol! Thank you for that and for the encouragement!
Misty B says
October 2, 2014 at 11:14 amGreat idea! We have been through job losses before too. Not fun :/ prayers and looking forward to your series!
Joy Kincaid says
October 2, 2014 at 3:55 pmThank you so much for the prayers, Misty!
JES says
October 2, 2014 at 10:42 amLooking forward to your money saving ideas! We are farmers over here and the winter months are always dry so frugality has become a way of life… Thanks for sharing your ideas with us! 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
October 2, 2014 at 3:54 pmYou could probably teach me about frugality, JES! I've learned a lot from your blog, too. 🙂
JES says
October 9, 2014 at 8:36 pmYou are sweet 😉 Thank you for linking up this series to the Art of Home-Making Mondays. I am really enjoying it!
Michele Yates says
October 2, 2014 at 12:47 amHi Joy! Hopping over from 31 Days – We're actually going through a similar situation…one that's been 3 years in the making. It's been so amazing to watch God work miracles in our circumstances and usually it's in the most unexpected of ways 😉 We will be praying for you, your family and your husband as he searches for employment. This series will be such a comfort and encouragement to so many who are going through the exact same thing. Thank you for being willing to share your journey. Can't wait to come back for the upcoming posts!! xoxo
Joy Kincaid says
October 2, 2014 at 2:34 amSo glad to see you here, Michele, and thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's such a comfort to know others have gone through this and made it through. Thank you so much for praying for us! ♥
Kristen @ Joyfully Thriving says
October 2, 2014 at 12:20 amI will certainly join you in praying that your husband finds employment soon. What a great way to be a good steward of what God has given you with this topic! I look forward to following along this month!
Joy Kincaid says
October 2, 2014 at 12:24 amThank you, Kristen! I so much appreciate your prayers, and I'm so glad you'll be joining us!
Patti Kubacki says
October 1, 2014 at 5:40 pmI wish your husband all the best in his job search. I love you attitude and taking this situation on as a challenge. We will also learn along with you and pray for your family too.
Joy Kincaid says
October 1, 2014 at 5:56 pmThank you so much, Patti! And thank you so much for praying. ♥
Tracy Fredrychowski says
October 1, 2014 at 5:27 pmLooking forward to your posts! Put your trust in the Lord and he will see you through these changing times!
Joy Kincaid says
October 1, 2014 at 5:56 pmThank you so much for the encouragement, Tracy!
quiltiferous says
October 1, 2014 at 5:20 pmThanks for this post! It really hits home for me that my family finances may not be in the best of shape right now should a job loss happen. We had a recent scare where we thought it might, and it caused us to really take stock on where we are. You've inspired me to get busy right now, today, on making sure the holidays are covered with handmade gifts. You inspired a whole month of blog posts about sewn gifts over on my blog! Thanks!
Joy Kincaid says
October 1, 2014 at 5:53 pmI'm so glad you'll be joining us! I took a look at your blog, and your quilts and table runners are beautiful! I'm hoping to make some handmade gifts this year, too. Thankfully, I bought fabric and supplies in advance, so it won't cost me anything now!
Adrienne Davis says
October 1, 2014 at 4:09 pmI love your attitude and look forward to this series you are starting! My husbands job is not stable and I am trying to live as frugal as possible in case we find ourselves dealing with a job loss. You are an inspiration and I really enjoy your blog . I'm still praying for your family as you go through this season.
Joy Kincaid says
October 1, 2014 at 4:35 pmThank you so much for the prayers and for the encouraging words, Adrienne!
bookworm-Mary says
October 1, 2014 at 3:39 pmI'm looking forward to seeing your posts! My husband's taking classes right now, and I still have school loans, so we are always looking for creative ways to cut back!
Joy Kincaid says
October 1, 2014 at 4:16 pmThank you! I'm hoping I can come up with some creative ideas for living on less!
Gina says
October 1, 2014 at 12:16 pmJoy, I will be praying that your husband finds a job SOON! I will join you in the 31 days of living on less. I will be keeping notes as I am definitely not a great blogger. I have one, but have let it go by the wayside. I've always wanted to write, but, alas, I do not have what it takes. I will be anxious to read your blog!!!
Joy Kincaid says
October 1, 2014 at 4:14 pmThank you so much, Gina! I really appreciate that. And thank you so much for joining me on this challenge!
Christy H says
October 1, 2014 at 11:13 amThis is a wonderful idea!!! It will inspire me to be more frugal as well. I am NOT frugal by nature, thank goodness my daughter is.
Joy Kincaid says
October 1, 2014 at 4:14 pmI hope it does inspire you and others! 🙂