It wasn't too long ago that my family made the switch from store bought and pasteurized milk to drinking raw milk. We've been on a mission of sorts for months now - since the doctor told me to go gluten free - to improve our overall health and just live better; simpler; the way … [Read more...]
16 Benefits of Dandelion and Dandelion Root Tea
April 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Last year, I told you about how I was treating chronic pain naturally. In that post, I talked about Dandelion Root tea. I was absolutely shocked by the number of responses that I received asking if dandelions were safe to eat or drink, what the benefits of dandelion root tea are … [Read more...]
How to Make Homemade Cough Drops
January 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Have you been sick this winter? Cold and flu season has hit my little family hard this year. In fact, I actually spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day sick in bed for the most part. Thankfully, I knew a few home remedies for the flu that shortened my downtime, but it still put a … [Read more...]
34 Ways to Use Lemon Balm
October 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
If you've been paying attention around here, you might have noticed that I favor natural products and home remedies over chemically processed. Not only are they generally better for you and your home, but they're usually far cheaper too. I like my money which means I want to keep … [Read more...]
40 Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
July 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Take a peek in my pantry and you'll quickly discover one thing; around 15 bottles of organic Apple Cider Vinegar. Why? Well because there are so many uses for apple cider vinegar that I can't keep it on hand unless I buy a ton at once! When I first started trying to manage … [Read more...]
DIY Citronella Candles – Easy Natural Mosquito Repellent
March 14, 2017 by 3 Comments
Warmer weather will be here before you know it and when warmer weather comes so do the mosquitos. With all of the different things that mosquitoes are carrying these days, the last thing any of us want is to get bit. For my family though, commercial mosquito repellents simply … [Read more...]
DIY Mouthwash Recipe
February 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
Have you looked at the back of a bottle of commercial mouthwash lately? In case you haven't, the simple answer is that what you're putting into your mouth is chock full of chemicals that I personally don't want to be putting anywhere near my mouth. The chemicals in traditional … [Read more...]
18 Essential Oils for Diabetes
January 12, 2017 by 9 Comments
Diabetes is close to my heart and unfortunately, my own home. Most of my family is diabetic and I received my own diabetes diagnosis around a year ago. While it can be treated conventionally, that wasn't a route I wanted to go unless I absolutely had to. I don't like chemicals … [Read more...]
How to Make a Homemade Heating Pad
January 10, 2017 by 3 Comments
I may only be in my 30's but for the longest time I lived with chronic pain that was so bad that some days I could barely walk. It took a lot of work to get rid of that pain including making our home almost entirely natural and taking a natural health approach to how we were … [Read more...]
DIY Bedwetting Relief Cream
September 13, 2016 by 2 Comments
Bedwetting is one of those huge problems that no one talks about. For some kids, it's lack of correct potty training. For others it is a health issue and for some, its caused by a psychological issue. My Emma had the issue until she was five or so. For me, I tried everything that … [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!
