What changes have you made since you asked this question ~9mo ago?
https://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/case-studies/trying-to-live-on-100k
We still had our larger income at that point so didn't feel as urgent to do it. But we cut:
Comcast TV just to internet
Dye my own hair and haven't had a cut since
Switched the type of gravel we use for driveway and just pump out water so less plumber/home maintenance cost
Switched electricity provider and switched to average use per month billing option
Cut kid supplies/misc down significantly
To answer other questions:
As for income, we are now going to make 150k a year.
I am contemplating getting rid of some of my chickens. Our chickens free range but they still seem starved so they get fed twice a week.
Considering getting rid of Netflix but my elderly FIL uses it all the time which makes me hesitant but we may have to do it. We do use prime quite constantly but going to see if I can go a month without using it.
We did have an energy audit done and we can add insulation to cut electricity costs. Just don't know if I want to outlay those costs right now when our income is down. What would you do? We have a long ranch house so it's a lot of insulation.
Will look into gym fee to break the contract, that's a good point.
My husband goes through about $30 in soda a week.
I love the idea of renting out for camping! Any idea what liability insurance might run for that? We have a wonderful property for that, including a stocked pond.
And you all are right, this is so hard to do because we love our life style. We're supposed to be at this income until at least the end of the year and then "everything will be re-evaluated."
Appreciate everyone's thoughts!