I have over 200 animals and 12 children under 12; here’s how I stay afloat

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As inflation continues to impact many households, one mother of 12 uses innovative budgeting techniques to support her family. On her farm in New Mexico, supersaver Courtney Rogers has banned luxuries from her house and only buys what is necessary for her vast family.

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Rogers has had to be resourceful with her spending due to her restricted funds. She just implemented a “no spend January” plan, which prohibits the purchase of anything besides necessary groceries. This means avoiding eating out or getting takeaway, as well as paying for brand-new streaming services, items of clothing, or movie rentals. Also prohibited for the entire month are costly vacations or pleasurable purchases like toys and home furnishings.

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Rogers participates in “Meatless Mondays”, where she prepares less expensive vegetarian meals for her expanding family to reduce expenditures further. Additionally, the family keeps chickens and pigs on a 12-acre farm, which contributes to their food supply. Rogers stated, “I’m trying to come up with 31 different suppers this month…using the eggs and pork from our farm.”

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Despite her efforts, Rogers acknowledges that her grocery trips are still expensive. The family can consume six loaves of bread and eighty pints of milk per week. “One central shop every week is my aim. She said we often make at least one quick stop for extra milk, bread, and fresh veggies.

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Rogers’ family has gotten by on the bare necessities thanks to her tight budgeting techniques. Rogers’ example demonstrates that it is possible to cut expenditures and get by with innovation and tenacity, even as inflation continues to impact many homes.