Family gets creative to offset inflation

Updated: Jun 21, 2022 / 09:14 PM CDT

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(NewsNation) — Inflation is hitting the wallets of people across the United States.

Numerous everyday expenses are costing more right now. Food, housing, natural gas, airfare and new cars are all up due to the 40-year high rate of inflation.

Gas for vehicles is on the way down pricewise at the moment, after the average price peaked last week at $5.02. Still, families can expect to pay hundreds more per month on gas than in previous years.

Financial experts say adjusting spending habits and budgets may help, and that’s what one Texas mom is doing. She found a unique way to combat prices.

In the video above, see how the Texas mom is encouraging her entire family get creative, thereby helping the family earn and keep a little extra cash.