Going from barely making it to more than just making it
When we were barely making ends meet, we didn’t have any extra income to spend.
I stayed at home with our kids trying to find ways to increase our income.
Most of our home was decorated with craigslist finds or free items from friends and family. Our clothes came from consignment sales and clearance racks.
Truth be told, that is still typically the case. Even though we have come out of a time of financial frustration, we are still careful with how we spend our money.
When we discovered that we had an income problem, we resolved to do something about, so I started this blog with the hopes of sending our children to Christian school and adding more income to our family.
Slowly things began to build, and in doing so, I had the opportunity to work with several great companies and meet some amazing people who believed in what we were doing.
We worked hard and were able to increase our income to afford the school for our children and improve our quality of life.
As a matter of fact, the first new furniture we have owned was the sofa we bought a couple of years ago. Eventually we added a love seat, chair, and a bedroom suit that were paid for with cash, which secured an additional discount off the total price.
Many of the companies that I have worked with as well others who just believe in our mission have donated items to our More Than Just Making It Mega Giveaway, which will bless one person with an amazing prize package worth over $2650.
Some of them like Mercy House and Better Life Bags employ women in economic crisis to help them provide for their families. Others give parts of their income to charity or various organizations. These are all amazing companies doing amazing things.
These are many high-quality items from around the Internet. Items that I would not have been able to afford when we were living on a low-income. So, we wanted to gather up some of these items and make someone’s wishes come true.
These are a few of my favorite things
Even on a low income, we attempted to make healthy food choices and eat well on a budget. We also tried to incorporate more natural home, health, and skincare products for our family.
In the giveaway there are several amazing companies who have donated products that will improve your home and body health.
Household Items
- Crown Berkey System – value $360
- Grove Collaborative Store Credit – value $100
- Redmond Natural Products Coupon Code – value $100
- Grab Green Laundry and Home Care Bundle – value $55
- Defender Shield Gift Certificate – value $100
- Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique Gift Certificate – value $50
Skincare
- Free Reign Farms Gift Certificate – value $50
- Jenuinely Pure Gift Package + $10 Gift Certificate – value $75
- Free Reign Farms Gift Certificate – value $50
- Hobo Beard Oil Gift Set and Apothecary Kids Herbal Salve – value $80
Essential Oils
- Plant Therapy 7 & 7 Aromafuse Gift Set – value $100
- doTERRA Gift Package from Green Living Ladies – value $150
- Young Living Thieves Package from Ashleigh Andersen – value $86
There are also some of the high quality fashion and clothing items that are included in the giveaway. I love that many of these companies provide jobs for low-income women so they can support their families.
Jewelry
- Mercy House Global Bracelet of the Month – value $180
- Lisa Leonard 3-Stacking Rings Sterling Silver – value $177
- Bracelets from Unique Gifts for Friends – value $38
- Custom Mother’s Bracelet RAW Baltic Amber and Gemstone Beads – value $36
Clothing and Accessories
- Better Life Bags Gift Certificate – value $150
- ThreadUp Credit – value $250
- Cents of Style Gift Card – value $150
- LulaCash from Andrea Stewart – value $100
Even on a low income, I learned it was important for me to take care of myself so that I could better take care of my family, so we included some ways for moms to take care of themselves in our giveaway.
Motherhood Self-Care
- My Homemaking Mentor Life-Time Membership – value $129
- Fit2Be Premium Membership – value $159
- Homemaker’s Friend 2017 & 2018 Planner – value $30
You can learn more about the giveaway prizes here and enter to win using your order number (or see the contest rules of a free entry).
I am hoping and praying that this giveaway will be a fun way to brighten someone’s life. To bring a little sunshine to their day. To help someone who is barely just making it find hope.
Even if you don’t win the giveaway, I encourage you to check out these amazing companies, support them, like their Facebook pages, etc. They are all small businesses whose owners had a dream to increase their income and help serve others in the process.
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