A debt story

We have 5 kids with a stay at home mom. We own only 1 car, a Toyota Sienna. The money you are putting into the monthly lease can be saved and used to pay down debt. I drop my husband off at work and pick him up. Sometimes, he will bum a ride off his colleagues. When it comes to a large family, food costs can get out of control. I use a system of writing down every single penny I spend. I also track my husband's spending. I avoid impulsive food buys and plan out the meals for the week and shop at 99cent discount store, and costco. We only eat out for special occasions, maybe once or twice a month. Avoid fast foods also. Don't give up. Once you make debt repayment a priority, you will quickly free up extra money every month that can go towards savings and investment.