Ei for mat leave

[Suzie_Homemaker]

You are in a unique situation.
I'm sure you will find your unique answers

I know some that use 75-100%

That doesn't mean 75%-100% of their bills can be claimed unless they are open 24 x 7 i.e. 100% of the space for 100% of the time.

[quote]on mat leave right now I’m receiving $21,450 for the year. How would I save that amount within a year or two?[/quote
You can manage your bills right now for a year getting $21,450. You believe with 5 full time children and 3 before and after school children your annual income if you dont claim expenses which clearly you don't have, will be $53,300.

By your own reasoning and statements about no food, not having expenses higher than you would anyway, that's $31,850 more than your current annual mat leave pay. If you can pay your bills this year on your mat leave income, then clearly you could save $31k for next time. You're welcome.