Let’s get real — I don’t run a fancy Café or a five-star restaurant where everyone gets their own special menu. No, in my house, it’s everyone eats the same thing at the same time — and if you’re lucky, it’s edible! Jokes aside, feeding five kids (plus the big kid — me) on a budget and in record time is like a sport. You have to be quick, clever, and willing to embrace the chaos.

How I Keep the Cash in My Wallet (While Still Managing a Big Family)

Let’s be honest — managing a household with five kids is enough to make anyone hold on tight to their purse. Between school supplies, breakfast and after-school clubs, snacks, and the occasional “I need new shoes,” money vanishes faster than you can say “can I have some money?” But don’t worry! Over the years, I’ve picked up some shrewd budgeting tips that help me make every penny count and keep my family fed, happy, and (mostly) stress-free.