Summer Archives | Six Dollar Family

The other day the FDA came out and admitted that the chemicals in commercial sunscreen seep into your blood stream within 24 hours. Now I don't know about you, but I'm not too keen on things such as avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene and ecamsule running around for up to a week … [Read more...]

How to Save Money on Camping Gear

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...]

Homemade Apple Pie Recipe With a Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

If there is one thing aside from cooler temperatures that screams fall, it's finding and making an amazing homemade apple pie recipe. Actually, it's all apple recipes period, but there is simply something about a warm piece of apple pie topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream … [Read more...]

29 Must Buy Yard Sale Finds to Save {or Make!} Money

Yard sale season is in full swing and may of us are out scouring the sales each weekend trying to find the best yard sale deals. Steve and I love taking off on the weekends and looking for the latest and greatest deals to find. We actually consider it one of our favorite frugal … [Read more...]

Emergency Preparation: 6 Ways to Prepare for Summer Storms {Before they happen!}

Here in Texas, summer storms happen whether you are ready or not, especially these last couple of years and when there's a big one; it usually makes national news. We can get hit pretty hard with not only thunderstorms during the summer, but also flash flooding, tornadoes and … [Read more...]

4th of July Recipes – Red White & Blue Rice Krispie Treat Cheesecake Recipe

If there are two things that I adore it's a Rice Krispie treat and a slice of good cheesecake. There's just something about the treats that send me back to my childhood and cheesecake? Well I think most women would agree with that one (or at least most of the ones that I know … [Read more...]

Garage Sale Tips – How to Have a Successful Garage Sale

Warmer weather is here to stay for a while and you know what that means, right? Yard sale season! I adore yard sale shopping almost as much as I love thrift store shopping! In fact, Steve and I often make yard sale shopping into entire days for a frugal date! The chance to get a … [Read more...]