I received a pleasant surprise this morning when I got to work. I Got Paid!!! Yes, I was planning on getting paid tomorrow but, it came a day early. Making it from one paycheck to the other is becoming increasingly difficult. So receiving that hard earned money one day early, really does make a difference.

In today's society, I believe most of us share the same struggles. We struggle to pay our bills and take care of our families. Prices are soaring and pay wages are not increasing along with it. Gas is averaging $3.50 per gallon in Alabama, therefore transportation costs have increased, which in turn raises the price of everything that is delivered to businesses and raises our cost per item. Where does this mania stop?
My husband and I both work full time and have a good income for the area that we live in, but we are still just making it from day to day. How are the people that are making minimum wage surviving? This has given me the desire to save money whenever and wherever I can. I clip coupons, go to businesses that allow stacking of coupons and offer programs such as Extra Buck Rewards to get extra bang for the buck. I buy groceries at the first of the month, when I get paid, and try to make those groceries last as long as possible before going back to buy anything. I am trying to eat more at home and not eat fast food as much. Clothing purchases are few and far between. Of course, being a mother, Colton, my son gets the most and we do without. I believe that is the way it should be when you become a parent. Take care of your child and then yourself.
Then, there are the cash surveys. I am diligently taking any survey that I qualify for to get a few extra dollars. Trying not to brag, I will be receiving a $35.00 Visa Card the middle of June for taking surveys. They are time consuming, but every little bit helps! During the summer, freelancing is an option that will be looked at. Anything to help make it through the month and pay all of the bills.
If you do read my ranting's, what are you doing to save or make extra money? Any advice is appreciated and will be taken to heart. I believe that by sharing and communicating with one another we can learn and improve our way of life. Have a wonderful day and enjoy your time on this earth. Be good to yourself, love your family and follow God's direction in all that you do!
Mommy Luanne