There's nothing that I like more than an easy recipe and most of the time when I'm looking for one, I head to my favorite crock pot recipes and usually it is a chicken or a pork recipe that I go to. Why? Because they are two of the cheapest meats that you can buy so I usually … [Read more...]
Why I Wait 3 Days Before Buying Anything
September 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
Alright kids, let's all get comfortable on the story rug because it's story time. Ready? Once upon a time there was a single Mom who worked very hard to provide a good life for her daughter. Each day, Mom would go to work then come home to her daughter then work more after her … [Read more...]
DIY Bedwetting Relief Cream
September 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Bedwetting is one of those huge problems that no one talks about. For some kids, it's lack of correct potty training. For others it is a health issue and for some, its caused by a psychological issue. My Emma had the issue until she was five or so. For me, I tried everything that … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Family Fun
September 12, 2016 by 2 Comments
Family fun is one of those things that an overwhelming majority of people seem to think is out of their family budget. They will sit at home, bored out of their mind, waiting for fun to come to them. The thing is though that you can save money on family fun and it isn't as hard … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Fruit Rollups {Dehydrator Recipes}
September 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
My Emma is a snacker. She always has been, but over the years, I've gotten pretty particular about what snacks she gets. It seems like the older that she gets, the unhealthier the snacking options that are available are. That's why in 2015 when we started really going at figuring … [Read more...]
How to Calculate Net Worth {Plus a Peek at Mine}
September 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Do you know what your net worth is? If you're like most, you don't. After all, the majority of people don't list personal finance as one of their hobbies. Learning how to calculate net worth might not be your favorite thing in the world to do, but it is incredibly important for … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Mozzarella Cheese
September 2, 2016 by 2 Comments
Does your family love mozzarella cheese? Mine does and we go through so much of it each month. At an average of $3.50 per pound, it can get incredibly expensive very quickly. I had been wanting to learn how to make homemade mozzarella cheese for years, but had always been afraid … [Read more...]
Homemade Hand Soap with Cypress and White Fir Scent
August 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes, making your own products might not be cheaper, but they will almost always be healthier for you and your family. For my family, we didn't have much choice in making the change from buying everything at the store and getting to the point where we could stop buying and … [Read more...]
Home Remedies for the Flu + a Flu Fighting Essential Oil Blend {14 Ways to Treat the Flu Naturally}
August 29, 2016 by 2 Comments
School being back in session signals not only the end of summer, but also that flu season is right around the corner. If you're like me, you don't want to spend a ton of money on over the counter treatments that are filled with chemicals that don't really do your body any good. … [Read more...]
How to Make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
August 26, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Mmmmmm....smoothies. I love starting my morning with two things. First, I need a little bit of quiet time to gather my thoughts together for the coming day. The second is one of my favorite smoothie recipes! Generally, I still to one of my two favorites, my peanut butter smoothie … [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!
