As I've gotten older, I've had to come to terms with something that I've put off admitting for years. I'm cheap. Some might consider it an insult, but the truth is that I take it as a compliment. To me, being cheap isn't anything to be ashamed of and instead, is something to be … [Read more...]
Homemade Laundry Detergent Tablets
June 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
One of the biggest costs that a family can have is the cost of clothing and laundry and one of the best ways to save money on laundry is by making your own homemade laundry detergent. There are several different detergent recipes floating around including THIS homemade powdered … [Read more...]
75 Foods You Can Freeze to Save Time & Save Money on Food
June 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
When you go grocery shopping or plan your menu, do you limit yourself to the number of sale items you can purchase? A lot of people do simply because they think the food will go to waste. Believe it or not, there are so many foods you can freeze that will save you both time and … [Read more...]
How to Can Food {Home Canning Basics 101}
June 24, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Back in 2012, I suddenly found myself with more than 70 lbs of chicken that I needed to find a way to preserve. I had gone looking for new ways to save money on food and boy, did I hit the jackpot! What I hadn't considered though was that we lived in a tiny apartment with only a … [Read more...]
Free Wedding Samples – *HUGE* List of Free Samples for Weddings
June 21, 2018 by 14 Comments
When I got married, I wanted to do it as cheaply as possible. It's not because we couldn't afford a wedding, but more that I really just didn't want to pay thousands of dollars for what amounted to a few minutes of our married life. One of the ways that I saved big was to find … [Read more...]
30 Ways to Use Fels-Naptha Soap to Save Money Around Your Home
June 21, 2018 by 26 Comments
I love saving money. I know, "tell me something I don't know, Stacy." It is true though. I love seeing how much money I can save (and earn) in a month! After so many years of trying to live as frugally as I possibly can, it has become a big game for me each month to see how much … [Read more...]
Free Printable Kitchen Organization Pack
June 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
If there is one area of my home that most often needs organized, it is the kitchen. It seems that no matter what I do, someone who lives here is always moving something to where I can't find it or simply misplacing things. It is a pretty common occurrence for me to have to ask my … [Read more...]
How I Add $225 (or More!) Extra Income EVERY Month!
June 16, 2018 by 74 Comments
Know what? Budgets are hard! I'm sure I didn't have to tell you that though. We go through the same process of creating a personal budget that works for our family and then we update our personal budgets time and time again each month hoping that it will work. We all know how … [Read more...]
How to Build a Baby Shower Gift Basket {for Under $25.00} {How to Build a Baby Welcome Basket on a Budget}
June 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
It seems like everything month or so there is a new baby shower to go to which means unless you're looking for baby shower gift ideas that won't break your budget, you could quickly go broke. Learning how to make a baby shower gift basket though can be both budget friendly and a … [Read more...]
4th of July Craft – DIY Stars & Stripes Flower Planter
June 12, 2018 by 1 Comment
I absolutely love celebrating Independence Day with my family. I also happen to adore patriotic decorations too which means I love a good 4th of July craft. Military service runs very deep in my family and I love the ability to make things and create things that help celebrate … [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!
