My husband and I have fought to crawl out of a pit of debt after years of struggling financially to the point of facing foreclosure on our first home and several thousands of dollars in credit debt.
After I opened up our second foreclosure notice, I decided we had to do everything we could before we found ourselves homeless with our two kids.
The surprising thing I found was how many things are available FREE through local churches and recreation centers.
WE STOPPED GOING OUT TO EAT, STOPPING FOR ICE CREAM, OR GETTING A COFFEE AT ALL.
We were eating better since many times the homemade non processed meals could be made for very little money.
WE CANCELLED CABLE
We were able to supplement by visiting our local library weekly to pick up some great movies completely FREE.
WE DIDN’T BUY ANY NEW CLOTHES THAT YEAR
We completely relied on hand me downs, garage sales, and thrift stores.
WE USED ALTERNATIVE HEAT SOURCES
We learned to be frugal with heat for one winter. We used a wood burner and burned wood my husband was able to get free.