Have you ever walked through a town full of Amish families? If you answered yes, you can remember what it was like to pass by the different homes, farms and businesses. The houses are large and beautiful, but at the same time simple and unique. Some homes are even more admirable than yours, making you curious as to how they can afford such a beautiful home. As you continue driving you notice hand-painted signs posted along the main road, advertising various businesses or businesses. Some crafts are as simple as selling the different crops the family grows, while others are more complex such as selling handmade quilts. When you enter a market or a shop you notice that every person pays with the cash they have in their pocket. During this visit you observe their simple lives and wonder how they can be so happy with life and not worry about their financial situation. How can these Amish live in our world today and still have luxurious homes, amazing lives, and only purchase things using cash? The Amish make a living, pay taxes, and have families just like the rest of the world. The difference between them and us is how they live their lives. Three major differences between our two worlds include electricity, family, and money. The Amish live without electricity and generally have larger families of six to ten children. How many families do you see when you go out that have more than four children? The most significant difference between our world and their world is that they have the ability to save and manage their money better than us, even with larger families. The Amish get an early start when it comes to managing their budget well. Children go to school and learn many things... middle of paper... nice homes and big families, thanks to the way they plan their money and live a reasonable life. Teaching your children how to save money and live a conscious life are some of the secrets to success in our expensive world today. The next time you take a drive around Lancaster, Pennsylvania, you'll absorb the Amish lifestyle and learn a thing or two to take home and apply to your own lifestyle. Works Cited Grossman, Amanda L. “Amish Finances.” Web log posts. Chron. Houston Chronicle, May 29, 2009. Web. March 3. 2011. .