Jonni McCoy - Miserly Moms: Living on One Income in a Two-Income Economy

Pros: The book offers a few light bulb moments.
Cons: Most information offered is common sense.

I have long aspired to reform my former spend thrift habits into a new world of frugality. My first plan of attack was to gain a great knowledge of this new world through books. I think I have pretty much read everything,and Miserly Moms happens to be...

Pros: Encouraging tone, lighthearted read, LOTS of great tips and recipes
Cons: Can't seriously think of any

Authoress Jonni McCoy seeks to enlighten America on how it is possible to live "on one income in a two income economy". In a light-hearted, first person account of how her family managed to do it, McCoy lays out the guidelines...

Pros: The concept is a good one and some ideas are helpful
Cons: More of the ideas, however, are unrealistic

Here's a book I purchased when first planning to make the transition from full-time working mom (that is, working outside the home) to full-time stay-at-home mom. The title goes a bit beyond what Epinions lists. The full title is Miserly Moms:...

Pros: A quick and easy read
Cons: Perhaps TOO quick and easy a read

I am due to give birth to my first child literally any day now, and have been reading through a few books about saving money, staying home with your kids, etc.

It is a little hard right now to know how hard that adjustment will be,...

Pros: excellent and manageable ideas for saving money, particularly grocery costs
Cons: many tips are for homeowners, so they are impractical/useless if you're a renter (like me)

I checked out the book "Miserly Moms: Living on One Income in a Two Income Economy" by Jonni McCoy from the library, because I am looking for areas in which our family can save money as we near buying our first home next year.

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Pros: Good frugal starter book
Cons: None

This book suggests some really good ways to begin your frugal lifestyle. Jonni McCoy is a wife and mother and homeschools her children. She grew up wealthy and encourages her readers that is she can become frugal, anyone can.

She lists...

Pros: well organized, practical and easy to read
Cons: some ideas may not fix your situation

When I think of a miser I think of an old man. He lives by himself. He is rich, but lives like he's poor. All the children in the neighborhood make fun of him, but from afar. They do it from afar because he's mean and crochety.
Well, being...

Pros: easy to follow money saving tactics
Cons: basic for the experienced tightwad

Miserly Moms in a great starting point for anyone looking to survive on one income. So many American's think its impossible for one parent to stay home with the children. What we fail to realize is that second job could be costing you, rather than adding...

Pros: Great tips, Easy useful recipes, Encouraging for the SAHM and WAHM alike
Cons: I can't think of a single one!

Jonni McCoy gives stay-at-home mom's, and those who wish they were, a guidebook on how to do the job well! She begins by analyzing the cost of working versus staying at home, and offers encouragement that, with a little dedication and creativity,...

Pros: A few good recipes & ideas.
Cons: Not very frugal.

After hearing good things about "Miserly Moms", I rushed right out and bought it. Well, I didn't exactly rush right out, I waited until one of my favorite online bookstores had a good coupon and I used it to buy this book. It really wasn't...

Pros: Good tips for stretching the dollar, geared for one-income families
Cons: Some tips are "out there"

Making the decision to become a one-income family is never easy. Save situations in which there are no other options (i.e. illness), this is a move which takes some financial and societal guts. Beyond consulting with friends and family who have taken...

Pros: Great ideas and tips
Cons: none

I admit it, I love to save money! It makes it possible for me to be home and teach my kids. I also believe in being a good steward of the resources that God has entrusted me with. This book really gives some great advice on how to do just that!
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Pros: everything!@
Cons: none I can see!

I really love this book... it's always the first one I recommend to people when the subject calls for it!

This book is great for people who are searching for ways to stretch their budget! If you are trying to figure out a way to stay home and...

Pros: A Must Have for anyone wanting to save money!
Cons: None

Miserly Moms is a very practical guide to everyday frugal living.
Jonni gives her readers more than just the usual tips, hints,
and ideas on how to save money.She touches on all areas of the reader’s lives,
in a format that is easy to...

Pros: Save Money
Cons: if only the book was longer....

I purchased "Miserly Moms" when my husband and I decided it was time for me to quit my 9 to 5 job and stay home with our boys. This book was a tremendous help. Jonni McCoy wrote this book to touch on just about any subject you can think of to...