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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Cut your s pending , BUT still live well: No one wants to read, “ cut your spending “, because what they hear is live like a miser. This first group of ideas is about cutting back–but still living well–AND putting that money not spent into your emergency savings. An easy lunch idea in one word: leftovers!

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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One Month of Spending Zero

Couponing 101

What we’re NOT paying for: • Groceries • Household Items • Clothing • Meals Out • Entertainment How we’ll manage: Eat from the Pantry/Freezer We have a very well-stocked freezer and pantry, of which we’ll be taking advantage. Realistically, we could eat from our pantry/freezer for well OVER a month. It was a win-win!

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

Family Balance Sheet

We want to live WELL on LESS Money. This new routine only costs me $3 for the pick-up and I’m finding it’s well worth it. Five dollars divided by 180 times = 3 cents per dishwasher use AND I have a lot leftover in the box. I’ll use Cascade with Dawn 60 pack as an example that I found for $11.

February 208
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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

You can end up well ahead in the long run. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Save money by preparing your own meals.