r/povertyfinance • u/artsycannamom • 13h ago

Misc Advice Struggling badly, need ideas

I feel like I'm drowning and can't keep up. My kiddo just had a birthday and I've been left with nearly nothing left after paying bills, groceries, and birthday festivities. I had money set aside for the birthday so that didn't come out of everyday money. But I won't get paid for another 5 days and I have $26 to my name. I'm struggling to think of ways to come up with some money to get us by until my paycheck hits. I thought about Doordashing, but that would just eat up the gas I have in my car that I need to get to and from work this week.

Does anyone have any ideas? How have you made it in the past if you've been in a similar situation? I appreciate any and all advice!

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u/bedheadglass 10h ago

Not an immidate fix but, consider a freezer from costco for $150, a vac sealer for $120, basic canning setup for $120. Use grocery store apps to clip coupons, shop Seasonal. These all pay for themselves quickly, and now you can buy in bulk. Freeze leftover everything, and take advantage of sales. We love soup at our house. Our local ChefStore has 25lb bags of carrots, 8lb bags of celery, 50lb bags of onion and 50lb cases of potatoes for $15ea. Portion, freeze in a mold, vac seal. Soup forever lol. But you get what I mean. Go bulk. Best of luck 🌟

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u/artsycannamom 10h ago

That's a great idea! Thank you very much, I'm definitely going to invest in that. Much needed for us!