The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.

Could the withering recession were going through have a silver lining? A chance for families to get back to their roots, spend more time together, and discover the joy of communicating? Yes says Toni House, a working mother, author, and accountant. Tonis innovative book offers a three-part plan for taking back your finances and strengthening family ties, while spending $250 or less a month on groceries. This fun, easy to read book includes Dozens of ideas for delicious, low-cost home-made meals A 28-day meal planner, complete with four weeks of tempting and nutritious, do-it-yourself, stay-at-home recipes the whole family can use, An easy 4-week budget planner, From-the-trenches tips for turning dinner into a four-star event. In todays economy, families are looking for a way to feel more secure and save money without sacrificing good times. Let Save Your Money, Save Your Family rescue your family. Save Your Money, Save Your Family will help parents re-create the kind of togetherness most families consider ancient history. Elizabeth Lee, author of Common Threads

Toni House, America's most trusted money management consultant, gives you the tools to help you and your family reconnect while saving money. Toni teaches families money management skills, starting with meal time, Everyone has to eat, says Toni, families are given a budget of $85 per week for a family of four, then they learn how to plan each delicious meal with this budget in mind. The Save Your Money, Save Your Family TM Guide to Savvy Shopping Skills the timing is perfect. With the withering recession more and more families are having to cut back, but are still unable to get ahead. If what you are doing is not working, says Toni House then it is time to change they way your are doing it. By following The Guide To Savvy Shopping Skills, you will take back your finances and your life. Guide to Savv Shopping Skills: * The 8 Traits of a Savvy Shopper * The 7 Rules of Menu Planning on $85 per week * 15 Simple Strategies for Savvy Shopping on $85 per week * A Week in the Life of a Savvy Shopper! * The Do's and Don'ts of Couponing Your Way to Less website: https: //saveyourmoneysaveyourfamily.com facebook is: http: //www.facebook.com/ToniHouse

Financial expert Catey Hill shows moms how to spend less and save big in this savvy guide where each step is designed to take 30 minutes max. Let's face it, kids are expensive -- in 24 states, daycare actually costs more than in-state college tuition! And the older kids get, the more you will spend. Every mom could use more money. But who has hours to search for coupons just to save a few dollars? And sure, you know you should learn how to get the most of your 401k, but when will you possibly find the time? Luckily, financial expert Catey Hill has created smart, simple strategies to help you maximize your money in minimal time (yes, even your 401k). Drawing on extensive research and exclusive studies on the actual cost of raising a child at each age, she'll show you how to save in each area of your life, including practical tips on: Shopping second-hand vs. what to buy new and where Lowering your grocery bill (without coupons!) Building up a college fund Dealing with high interest credit card debt Saving on insurance Best of all, these tips are designed to be done in less than half an hour, and the few things that might take a little longer are broken down in 30-minute segments. Catey will even guide you through a one-time five-step process that will allow you to manage all your bills, keep an eye on the family budget, and build savings for that dream family vacation in just 30 minutes a week, so you can stress less and enjoy your life more!"A handy resource for any parent trying to figure out how to balance a family budget." -- Soledad O'Brien, anchor of Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien "An indispensable guide for parents who want to gain control of their finances." -- Elizabeth Willard Thames, author of Meet the Frugalwoods

Do you have too much month at the end of your money? Is your credit card screaming for relief? Are you tired of robbing Peter to pay Paul . . . whoever they are? Meet Steve and Annette Economides. They’ve been called cheapskates, thriftaholics, and tightwads, but in these tough economic times, Steve and Annette have managed to feed their family of seven on just $350 per month, pay off their first house in nine years and purchase a second, larger home, buy cars with cash, take wonderful vacations, and put money in savings. Without degrees in finance or six-figure salaries, Steve and Annette have created a comfortable, debt-free life for themselves and their children. In America’s Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money, they show you how they did it- and how you can do it too. Steve and Annette share many down-to-earth principles and the simple spending plan that they have used since 1982. They have taught this economizing lifestyle to thousands of people worldwide through seminars and their newsletter, and they include lots of real-life stories to make you feel as if you’re having your own private coaching session. Not only will you find solutions to your financial dilemmas, you’ll also discover a whole new way of life. You don’t need to be a CPA or a math wizard to learn their revolutionary system, which will teach you: - hundreds of ways to save money on everyday household expenses, including groceries, clothing, and health care - how to save in advance for major purchases such as homes, cars, and vacations - how to stop living paycheck to paycheck - how to eliminate debt . . . forever! America’s Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money puts meeting your financial goals- and living well at the same time- in reach for every family.

How does a family get and spend its money? Family Money looks at many of the expenses families have and how money is spent on utilities, services, health, food, transportation, and more. The concepts of budgeting, borrowing, spending, fiscal responsibility and financial literacy are discussed in an easy to understand, accessible manner. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, websites and books for further information, and discussion questions.

Intends to remove the complexity from investing by encouraging readers to identify deeply personal goals and to use a series of steps to help set up and attain a workable, meaningful financial plan.