In this video, I’m doing a big unstuffing—over $7,000—because I need to make medical payments and I’m pulling out almost all of the money from my envelopes. I walk you through what I’m taking from my sinking funds and why, and I share how I’m thinking about priorities when something important comes up that can’t wait. This is one of those real-life budgeting moments where the envelopes did exactly what they’re supposed to do: hold money with intention until it’s time to use it. I also talk through the mindset side of unstuffing, because it can feel emotional seeing envelopes that took time to build get emptied out. For me, this is still a win—my system worked, and I’m not scrambling or relying on random last-minute options. If you’re cash stuffing and building sinking funds, this is a reminder that saving isn’t just to “look good” in binders—it’s to cover real expenses when life happens. And if you’re new here, this is a great example of how I use cash stuffing to stay organized, calm, and realistic with my money.