What LIVING BELOW THE POVERTY LINE really looks like

There was a time in my life when I didn’t have the option to be frugal—I had to be. Every dollar had to stretch, and every meal was carefully planned because there was no backup plan. Today, as I clean out and restock my fridge, I want to have an honest conversation about what it really means to live below the poverty line and how it’s different from choosing a simple, intentional life. I see so many conversations online about low-income living, frugal living, and budgeting, and while those are great things, somewhere along the way, the lines got blurred. Living simply is a choice. Living in poverty is not. And as someone who has been there, I feel like we need to talk about it. This video isn’t just about financial struggles—it’s about gratitude, contentment, and God’s provision. It’s about remembering where we’ve come from, being mindful of the way we talk about money, and cherishing the simple joys of homemaking, no matter our circumstances. So let’s have this conversation together. Have you ever experienced a season of financial hardship? How has it shaped your view of home and contentment? Let me know in the comments—I’d love to hear your story. ❤️ ✨ If you enjoyed this video, don’t forget to subscribe for more on homemaking, thrifting, and creating a cozy, intentional home. -Mikaila //socials// Instagram:   / dearmikaila   Pinterest: https://pin.it/3R9FP2I0i Business Inquiries and Collaborations: [email protected] //music// Epidemic Sound *affiliate marketing* some links that are shared are affiliate links and do not cost you anything extra! It just gives me a small amount of each purchase you make. I apprecaite any of you who use these links as it helps me so much. Thank you!! simple living frugal living homemaking on a budget living below the poverty line faith and homemaking thrifting and home decor God’s provision frugal homemaker slow living Christian homemaking Christian perspective on poverty decorating on a budget thrifted home decor vintage inspired homemaking cozy home inspiration minimalism vs poverty how to live simply homemaking motivation homemaking vlog contentment and gratitude intentional homemaking cozy aesthetic homemaking