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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

We gave up cable many years ago , but realize now we simply traded one cable bill into TOO many subscriptions. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand-sewn dolls at craft fairs.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year! Used bookstores, fair trade products, and locally sourced food/baskets/pottery are favorites, in addition to monthly outings with my kids.

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