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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been teaching part time for over 25 years. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. Here’s MB: 1.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. Dinner time can be stressful for everyone. We feel it at our house too and this is definitely an area I need to improve. Bring in Extra Money: 14 – Donate Plasma.