Of all the ways that I find money can be wasted in my home, food waste would have to be one of the biggest culprits. Not only is it just a general waste of money, but food waste can actually double your grocery bill if you aren't careful. If you've realized that your family is … [Read more...]
How to Save Money on Camping Gear
March 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
My family loves to camp and be outdoors. So much so that my husband and I honeymooned at the lake we frequently have date nights at and we are planning our first family vacation/camping trip for later this year. It will be our first family camping trip and we are super excited! … [Read more...]
How to Vacuum Seal Food Without Losing the Seal
March 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Steve and I love to fish together. In fact, if you ask him; he will tell you I am his best fishing buddy. Not many couples can say that about each other, but for us we feel closest when we are sitting on a lake together. It works well for us since it both allows us to spend … [Read more...]
How to Get Free Samples for Baby – Huge List of Free Baby Samples
March 8, 2019 by 2 Comments
Having a new baby is so expensive which is why most new parents are usually looking for ways to save money on a baby. It may sound far fetched, but one of the best ways to do that is by learning how to get free samples for babies. Free baby samples are a fantastic way to not only … [Read more...]
Free Wedding Samples – *HUGE* List of Free Samples for Weddings
March 5, 2019 by 14 Comments
Steve and I are getting married March 15, 2019 which means two things; I am super excited and I really didn't want to spend a ton of money and preferred to get married on a budget. One of the simplest ways to do this is by ordering as many free wedding samples as I could. Free … [Read more...]
18 Frugal Living Myths and Money Myths That Will Destroy Your Finances
March 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Every single day of my life I have at least one conversation with someone who has a preconceived notion about what frugal living means. It seems there are an endless number of frugal living myths that are keeping folks from even attempting to learn how to save money. Believing … [Read more...]
How to Live in a Hotel {and Why You Should Try Full-Time Hotel Living}
March 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
At the end of 2017, I made the hard decision to pack up my daughter and dog and leave everything I had worked to build, downsize and try full-time hotel living for a while. It may seem to be an odd decision, but for those who are asking "can you live in a hotel" the answer is a … [Read more...]
How We Are Living Frugal in 2019 – Week 3 & 4 Update
January 26, 2019 by 7 Comments
Yikes! I missed last weeks post! Steve was home for a week on home time and I don't do much work when he's home. As an OTR trucker, we see him so little - he is gone 2-3 weeks at a time - the least I can do to be present when he is home instead of tied to a computer. Since I … [Read more...]
How to Build a Stockpile on a Budget
January 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Groceries and other household items we use are expensive. We all know that. We can do all we can to save money on food, but I am certain we all know that there are times in our lives where we may have trouble paying for those things as well even though we know they are necessary … [Read more...]
33 Simple Skills that Will Save You Money Everyone Should Learn
January 16, 2019 by 2 Comments
The other day I was having a conversation with a good friend about how my daughters want everything done for them. I don't blame them and I don't blame myself. They are a product of a generation that has pretty much had everything handed to them from their birth. Smartphones, … [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!
