My mom almost always had an milk jug full of iced tea in the fridge when I was growing up. She knew she could repurpose empty milk jugs, but it wasn't really her "thing" to find too many ways to use empty milk jugs. For her, they were simply a way to store a drink. For me, they … [Read more...]
Mason Jar Crafts -Reindeer Noses Kids Craft Idea
December 2, 2018 by 3 Comments
When my daughter was little, her favorite Christmas song was always Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. What kid doesn't love Rudolph, right? That's when we began making these easy mason jar crafts. She loved making them and they make amazing DIY gift ideas for kids to give! Plus, … [Read more...]
Homemade Gift Idea – DIY Snowman Candle
November 19, 2018 by 2 Comments
I absolutely adore snowmen. So much so that during the holiday season, my home usually becomes covered in snowmen. I have candles, wall decor, wreaths and more. They are adorable to me and I can't seem to get enough of them. When my daughter and I downsized to live in a hotel, I … [Read more...]
Easy Mason Jar Halloween Decor
September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays each year. I just love the idea of dressing up as something you've always dreamed of being. I also love the creep factor that comes with spooky Halloween decor! That should be evident by the fact that my own child has worn a DIY Zombie … [Read more...]
Easy Patriotic Paper Wand 4th of July Kids Craft
June 19, 2018 by 3 Comments
I absolutely adore Independence Day celebrations. I feel that there is no better time to teach my Emma how our forefathers fought for freedom and the sacrifices that have been made to keep that freedom since then. Aside from all of that though, it's a great "excuse" to just kick … [Read more...]
4th of July Crafts – Easy Kids Button Flag
June 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Here at our home, the 4th of July is a special time of year that we love celebrating. Our family has a rich military history going back hundreds of years so celebrating the independence that our ancestors fought for is something that is close to our hearts. One of our favorite … [Read more...]
No Waste Home – How to Make Recycled Crayons at Home
April 10, 2018 by Leave a Comment
I hate waste. I realize that hate is a strong word, but I hate waste. There are a lot of reasons behind it, but the truth is that wasted food or other items amount to wasted money, wasted time and wasted effort. Instead, I prefer to reuse things to save money in anyway that I … [Read more...]
Kids Crafts – Homemade Halloween Slime
September 29, 2017 by 1 Comment
Halloween is right around the corner which means that a lot of you Momma's (or Daddy's) are looking for spooky or gross kids crafts to scare up some fun with your little ghouls and goblins. After all, as parents we want them to have as much fun as possible while they're still … [Read more...]
DIY Finger Paint – Budget Friendly, Non-Toxic Kids Craft Idea
November 15, 2016 by 3 Comments
Kids are great, but a bored kid? Not so much. A bored child can get whiny or worse simply because they aren't sure what to do with themselves. That's why it is important for parents to find frugal family activities that you can do with your kids. One of my favorites is … [Read more...]
Spring Break Boredom Busters for Tweens – 25 Awesome Ideas!
March 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
"Mooooommmmm! I'm bored!" Welcome to my life and I'm positive the life of every mom (or dad) who has kids no matter what their ages are. It seems to me though that it got really bad when my daughter hit her tween years. She had suddenly lost the ability to figure out how to … [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!
