How many blankets do you have in your home? One for each bed? Two for each bed? If you're like most people that I've spoken with, the answer boils down to two small words. "A few" "A handful" "A couple" Can I ask why you have so few blankets in your home? Is it … [Read more...]
1 Sneaky Trick to Save on Milk
December 9, 2015 by 4 Comments
How much does your family pay for milk each month? Here at our home we go through around 7 gallons each month. Milk here has a huge price span meaning that I can get it for as low as $1.99/gallon at the right store but the average seems to be close to $4.00/gallon. That's almost … [Read more...]
The Very Best of 2015: Top Money Saving Tips, Recipes & Frugal DIY from Six Dollar Family
November 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Holy smokes ya'll. We just celebrated New Years 2015 yesterday didn't we? It's so hard to believe that soon we will be saying goodbye to 2015 and welcoming a new year in. 2015 has been a year of big changes for the Six Dollar Family including on this blog! With a new name change … [Read more...]
10 Budget Gifts for Expectant Moms
November 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Whoo! Have you looked at the cost of baby gear and gifts lately? They're crazy expensive! It's been a while since I've had to buy a baby gift but I don't recall them being quite as expensive as they can be now. Luckily, I'm cheap and that helps you! These 10 budget gifts for … [Read more...]
Why I Stopped Buying New Clothes
October 26, 2015 by 5 Comments
When is the last time you bought new clothes? Was it yesterday? Last month? For me it has been even longer...probably close to three years. Its not that I can't afford to go buy new clothes. I can. It's just that I don't see a real need to. Please don't misunderstand me. I don't … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Save Big on Glasses
October 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I've worn glasses since I was 9 years old and in case you haven't noticed? Glasses can be super expensive and contact lenses? Totally worse. Growing up pretty much dirt poor, there were times where my parents struggled just to keep those glasses on my face and as I've grown older … [Read more...]
How I Saved $1140 Each Year on My Cell Phone
October 1, 2015 by 4 Comments
How much are you paying for cell phone service? $100 each month? More? For us, we were spending $122.70 every single month. $1320.00 per year. Is it just me or does anyone else think that is absolutely INSANE?! Seriously! We were paying for data that I don't use and it isn't … [Read more...]
How I Buy $275 (or MORE!) in FREE Groceries EVERY Month! – Part 2
September 29, 2015 by 6 Comments
Alright, who ate all of my 100 calorie packs? No one? Yeaaaah....seems like "No one," "I didn't do it," and "I dunno" make an appearance at my house at least twice a day. Sometimes I feel like I have 3 more kids with those names. Luckily, I won't have to go without them for too … [Read more...]
How I Buy $275 (or MORE!) in FREE Groceries EVERY Month! – Part 1
September 25, 2015 by 28 Comments
I love to save money. Sometimes I think the only reason that I live the way we do is because of the fact that I love to save money. Maybe it comes from the life I've lived or maybe I just like money. Not sure which one it truly is, but the point is I really like to save … [Read more...]
Does Buying In Bulk Really Save Money?
September 14, 2015 by 2 Comments
To start, I want to make something perfectly clear at the start of this. I am 100% against buying in bulk in MOST cases. There are exceptions of course, but most of the time I'm of the opinion that you will spend more money in the long run. With that being said, buying in bulk is … [Read more...]
I’m Stacy, CEO extraordinaire and 1/4 of the Six Dollar Family. I'm on a journey to become a six figure family and I would love if you came along with me! We'll kick off our shoes, sip sweet tea, eat loads of goodies, save some money and maybe even learn a thing or two along the way!
