Living on One Income: A Simple Guide to Making it Work by Kate Singh


Living on One Income: A Simple Guide to Making it Work
Title : Living on One Income: A Simple Guide to Making it Work
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Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 120
Publication : Published May 6, 2018

I've been a homemaker for seven years and through the plentiful times and the not so plentiful times, I have never returned to work in the mainstream. I'd like to avoid it, to be honest. Currently, we are a little above the poverty line in our salary. And life has never been better. We purchased our first home with a paltry loan and even more meager savings during this housing market boom...in Northern California! My dreams of starting a homestead in town have been actualized and we eat like royalty. Well, maybe upper class. We are thriving and having so much fun with our life even with the paychecks getting smaller. How is that? I have learned and so many tools, tips, and wise advice over the years from friends and homemakers living on a thread. Although we go in and out of being frugal, nowadays I practice all I've ever learned to stretch the funds; making tubs of laundry soap, baking my bread, having a kitchen garden and hens in my backyard, throwing parties with little cost, buying organics and other groceries on a small allotment, and much more. This book was written to support all of you on small allowances or sudden life changes that leave you stressed and fearful about how to make it all work. I will show you step by step. Let's brew some coffee and learn how to live frugally and fabulously.

Living on One Income: A Simple Guide to Making it Work Reviews

  • Reba

    I have a mixed review on this. She gives some really good tips on livimg frugally, but at the same time this woman is ridiculous. It's almost as if she is pretending to be poor. $2,382 is a lot to live off of a month, even for a family of four and what kind of snob calls a 150K home "pitiful"?
    Also, do not like how she preaches about non-GMO's and organic foods. They are expensive! I don't care if they came from Costco or Walmart.
    She also lost pointa from me by giving her dogs chicken carcasses, that's horrible for them. Chicken bones splinter off and can cause serious issues if swallowed. Her advise on section 8 housing also makes me extreamly nervous.
    I do like that she encourages people to go to libraries, cafes, and thrift shops, and her suggestions for free or cheap fun are wonderful.

  • Sarah

    I had mixed feelings on this book. For starters I've read a couple other of her books and quite frankly they all read the same and are redundant. Two, some of the info is concerning. She tells readers at one point that they shouldn't bother with renters insurance. Most of the time it's a requirement, it's also cheap, and yes it is necessary as the landlord's insurance does not cover the tenant' s personal property.
    Overall I wasn't impressed with this book. It's nothing new in the realm of frugality.

  • Courtney

    It was a fast read with some helpful tips. One problem is that the author takes for granted that she lives in California and that not everybody can plant all year round or be outside all year round. Chickens are also not allowed within my city limits. This would be a great book for someone who lives in California, in particular. I did highlight some things that I plan to implement, though.

  • Amy

    Really enjoyable read.

    I took away alot of tips from this book. Kate Singh is a wonderful writer with a enthusiastic inner voice and a way of brightening anybody up. I definitely recommend this as a book to read, maybe even reread again and again.

  • Jade

    Great book with some useful tips. Can’t wait to try the puppy chow recipe.

  • BrattyBunny

    It might be good for a beginner, but if you're farther along in the process of cutting bills, living simply, and saving money then you'll probably find that most of the tips and tricks are things you have been doing for years.

    The author has what I'd consider to be a very liveable budget, and mentions having had a housekeeper at one point. That's certainly not relatable for me.

    I'd definitely recommend for someone just starting out, but not for a seasoned homemaker who's never had a housekeeper and has been farming since, well, birth.

    Also, chicken bones are incredibly dangerous for your dogs. Don't do that.

  • TaKaylla L.

    Good information for anyone trying to save a buck

    I learned a few things I did not know. Looking forward to reading more of f her books. Thank you!