One of the hallmarks of living a frugal life is the ability to find alternative uses for things that you commonly use. Reusing or finding a different use for something usually means that you don't have to buy another item to take care of your need. We reuse things in … [Read more...]
25 Brilliant Upcycled Denim Projects
May 22, 2016 by 2 Comments
I don't know about you, but I tend to wear my jeans until they fall apart. Even then though, I hate to throw away the fabric on them that is still good. You'd be surprised at what you can do with an old pair of jeans! Upcycled denim projects are actually one of my favorite ways … [Read more...]
Homemade Cornbread Recipe {Jiffy Cornbread Copycat}
May 21, 2016 by 2 Comments
Ya'll? I love cornbread. Slap a piece down on my plate with a good bowl of chili, alongside a piece of fried chicken, serve it along side my hearty beef stew recipe or honestly? Just slather it up with butter and a tiny bit of salt and I am in Heaven. I'm not big … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Kitchen Towel
May 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It's pretty common knowledge around here that I have a huge addiction to upcycling things. It's a fantastic way to save money and as I've said before? I work hard for my money, I work hard to make it grow and I like to keep as much of it as possible. We upcycle old sheets, we … [Read more...]
How to Have the Best Garden on a Budget
May 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We all know that gardening is a great way to save money on groceries, but let's be real. If you're not careful? It can be kind of expensive to get your garden started. From starting seeds to table, you'll have multiple expenses that you'll have to pay for like potting soil, seed … [Read more...]
How I Earned $40,000 in 3 Months Working Online
May 16, 2016 by 3 Comments
Earning money can be hard. Especially if you don't want to (or can't) leave your home to do it. It took me almost 10 years to be successful at earning money online so if you're currently struggling to do so? I feel your pain. The thing is? It's actually fairly easy to earn money … [Read more...]
Why You Probably Have More Money Than You Think
May 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Have you ever looked at your paycheck or bank account and wondered why you didn't have as much money as you should? If so, you're not alone since most of us likely do it on a regular basis. No matter what you make per hour, you very likely have more money than you realize. The … [Read more...]
Sometimes Mom Really Does Know Best #MothersMay #ad
May 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Do you remember when you were a kid and your Mom would give you little tidbits of advice that you would ignore? My Mom was like that. She was a wealth of tidbits from "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all" to "someday you're going to wish you had saved that … [Read more...]
Camping with Kids – 10 Tips for an Awesome Family Camping Trip
May 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I love the summer months for one big reason. Camping. Our family loves getting out in the woods and camping. No RV for us, we're rural campers meaning we use a tent with no power other than solar power and so on. There's just something about planning a hiking trip, planning a … [Read more...]
How to Haggle to Score the Best Bargain
May 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I love a good deal. Seriously. There's a rush that comes with getting someone to lower their price and saving money on an item that my family needs. Haggling for a bargain is one of those skills that every frugal person should have, but surprisingly, most don't know how to and … [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!
