Ways to Use Empty Milk Jugs – 14 “New” Uses for Empty Milk Jugs
Saving as much money as possible is a game for me. It isn’t that I find it incredibly fun because honestly? Sometimes saving money isn’t. It’s more of a “how low can I go” type of thing and I’ll admit...
View ArticleHow to Season a Cast Iron Skillet – Plus Tips on Keeping Cast Iron Clean
Do you have a cast iron skillet? If so, you’ll know the beauty of cooking in cast iron. We actually have several different pieces of cast iron cookware since we use them both at home and we use them...
View ArticleFreezer Recipes – Chicken and Black Bean Taquito Recipe with Sour Cream Sauce
Sometimes you just want a quick meal and for me? That means heading into the kitchen and grabbing one of my favorite freezer recipes. I’m not big on huge freezer cooking sessions, but there are a few...
View ArticleDIY Dog Toys – How to Make an Easy DIY Dog Rope Toy
I don’t know about your house, but in our home, our dogs are a part of our family. That means that they have their own beds and of course their own dog toys! While we do have a few toys for them that...
View ArticleHow to Pay for College Without Student Loans
Call me silly but I am of the opinion that debt often spells financial death for a lot of families. Because of that belief, I don’t think that young people (oh my…I sound like my Dad now) should start...
View ArticleHiking with Kids – How to Plan the Perfect Hiking Trip
Wanna go for a hike? Hiking is one of our favorite past times to do as a family. There’s just something about being together in nature, by ourselves as a family that creates a bonding time like no...
View ArticleHerbal Teas – 15 Awesome Benefits of Drinking Herbal Tea
I love a good cup of tea, don’t you? To me, it doesn’t get much better than spending my morning waking up on the front porch with a good book and hot cup of tea. I’ve never been much of a coffee...
View ArticleFree Wedding Samples – *HUGE* List of Free Samples for Weddings
When Tom and I got married in September 2013, 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...
View ArticleHomemade Body Wash – All Natural Earl Grey DIY Body Wash
Have you ever made DIY body wash? A lot of people don’t actually realize that homemade body wash is incredibly easy to make. I love body wash but these days, the chemicals used in them don’t mix well...
View ArticleSmoothie Recipe – Creamy Peanut Butter Smoothie
I love a good smoothie recipe, but sometimes I get tired of fruity flavors. It seems like an overwhelming majority of smoothie recipes out there are fruity or veggie and honestly? Sometimes I just want...
View ArticleSecond Hand Shopping Tip – 25 Things You Should Never Buy Used at Thrift Stores
I don’t know about you, but I love thrift stores. Second hand shopping is one of my favorite ways to save and while I don’t want to toot my own horn? I’m quite good at those thrift store shopping...
View ArticleGrocery Savings – How to Save Money on Groceries
As a mom, I can tell you that one of the biggest expenses that a family, aside from their home, is groceries. These days a simple trip to the grocery store can cost you hundreds if you’re not careful...
View ArticleNatural Living – Diatomaceous Earth and Why you Should Use It
Have you ever used Diatomaceous Earth? Have you ever even heard of it? If you’re like most people, you haven’t. Diatomaceous earth or DE is the one of the most common natural substances on the earth...
View ArticleStrawberry Desserts – 21 Sweet and Creamy Strawberry Treats
I love strawberries and I live for when they’re fresh and in season. There’s just something about biting into fresh strawberries that screams warm temperatures, the beach and lazy summer days. I’m...
View ArticleCheap DIY Home Decor – Teal Ombre Flower Pot
We all love having a home that reflects not only our personality, but how hard we have worked to have nice things, our family and more, but honestly? Who wants to spend hundreds of dollars for the...
View ArticleSave on Clothes – How to Save Money on Clothes (or Dressing Classy on a Budget)
I don’t think I need to tell you this (I’m going to anyway), but times are tough. So many people are still unemployed, jobs still aren’t as secure as they once were and really? Looking your best has...
View ArticleGrocery Savings – Amazon Prime & How to Use it to Save Money on Groceries
As a mom, it seems that buying groceries and household items is a never ending chore. We would forever be running out of things like toilet paper, cereal, and laundry soap if I let us. I’m not actually...
View ArticleGarage Sale Tips – How to Have a Successful Garage Sale
Warmer weather is coming and you know what that means, right? Yard sale season! I adore yard sale shopping almost as much as I love thrift store shopping! The chance to get a deal is fantastic when...
View ArticleWhat if You Woke Up Tomorrow and Couldn’t Drive Your Car?
This post brought to you by National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Six Dollar Family. You and I know that it’s a gift to walk around and...
View ArticleCasserole Recipes – Grown Up Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe
Does anyone else remember the days of tuna noodle casserole being served for dinner? It was that famous blue box, a can of peas and a can of tuna. I don’t know about you, but these days, my tastes are...
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