Are you wondering how your family will ever be able to enjoy life on just one income? In my experience, it’s more than possible, there is even a good chance you can actually thrive and grow closer as a family. It won’t just happen, it’ll take some planning, but by enjoying low cost and free pastimes a family can thrive on one income.
Time spent together is one of the greatest gifts a family can experience. That’s the gift you get if you can make it work on one income. At least one parent will have more time. Time to spend with your kids and do things that can bring you closer. If you consciously make an effort to spend quality time together, your closeness can grow and it doesn’t have to cost anything.
There are so many things that a family can do together that are free or cost very little. Ready for some ideas?
Here are 10 Ideas to Help You Thrive as a One Income Family
- Baking or cooking together
- Visiting every park in your area (playing on the playground or having a picnic)
- Going for walks or hikes
- Playing games
- Geocaching
- Read-alouds
- Gardening
- Movie nigh at home with popcorn
- Camping or Living room camping
- Sharing skills with each other (woodworking, knitting, crafting, etc.)
Ideas of what to do together as a family are only limited buy your family and your imagination. The more often you do this sort of thing, the easier it comes more naturally and doesn’t feel forced. It’s so encouraging to see your family coming together and spending time together, growing closer, and loving each other more.
