Am I the only one who goes through periods in my life where it seems as if there just isn't enough money to my month? I know I can't be and in fact, one of the most common things that I hear from Six Dollar Family readers is that they are looking for ways to stop living paycheck to paycheck and ways ...
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Frankenstein Mason Jar Kids Craft
Every year when Halloween rolls around, we gather our friends kids and look for a few easy kids Halloween crafts to help them make. Sometimes, we get lucky and stumble across a couple of super cute and spooky mason jar kids crafts that they can make mostly on their own and that last longer than the ...
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40+ Tried & True Ways to Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards Online
I absolutely love to shop for free ya'll. Seriously; getting what I need without paying for it - yes, legally - has become something of a habit for me. The second part of this habit is that I really like to shop Amazon. Yes, it could be considered a borderline addiction but since I ...
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15 Best Kitchen Items for Freezer Cooking
If you're new to trying to find new ways to save money on groceries, you're probably new to learning how to freezer cook as well. It isn't hard to do, but if you don't have the right supplies to get you started, you'll very likely want to give up since it will seem much harder than ...
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16 Menu Planning Mistakes You’re Making Each Month
Do you plan a menu? If so, has your grocery budget dropped or are you still looking for ways to save money on groceries? You might be surprised at the number of people who are actually still struggling with high food costs despite the fact that they're planning a menu each month. The answer ...
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Rudy’s BBQ Austin Review
Ya'll? I love BBQ. Seriously. And it isn't because I'm Texan. Sure, good BBQ is a Texas right of passage, but for me? Good BBQ is like a holy experience that soothes my soul. Six years ago when I moved to Texas, I thought I knew what good BBQ was. I was sadly, sadly mistaken. If you're taking a road ...
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51 Ways My Family Went Zero Waste
Have you ever stopped to think about how much waste your family puts out each day? If not, take a quick look around because I'm certain that like I was; you will be very unpleasantly surprised. It doesn't matter what area of your life the waste is in; waste in your home and life equals wasted money ...
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DIY Mason Jar Succulent Planter
Around here, I love using mason jars decor to help create a country/farmhouse look that I have been a fan of for years. They just have this ability to give your home that country vibe without needing to do any re-painting or serious decorating. One of my favorite things to do for budget home ...
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27 Must Have Canning Supplies for Beginners
Canning has become one of my favorite things to do to save money on food. Aside from the savings, I love the fact that I can provide healthy, shelf stable foods for my family when times are rough or we're in the middle of an emergency. Plus, once you are bit by the canning bug, you'll find that ...
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How to Shop at Thrift Stores {Without Blowing Your Budget}
One of my favorite ways to save money is by shopping thrift stores. Okay, I'm not telling the whole truth. Thrift store shopping and bargain hunting is actually one of my favorite things to do period. There's just something about being able to go out and find a great deal on an item you've needed. ...
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