There’s a unique kind of beauty in large family life—a bit louder, a little wilder, and so full of love it practically spills out the windows. It’s not always easy or quiet, but raising a big family is one of the greatest blessings and greatest sanctifiers. It teaches us to share, to serve, and to love sacrificially, every single day.
Raising a large family on a limited budget requires a healthy blend of creativity, flexibility, and a good sense of humor. From rotating hand-me-downs to stretching meals and tweaking chore charts, a rhythm begins to take shape. It’s rarely flawless—but then again, what part of real life ever is?
Here, I share the tips, tricks, and heart behind large family living—because large families may not be for the faint of heart, but oh, they are for the full-hearted.