Well, Look What We Have Here!
Come on in, sugar!
Welcome to the Southern Grace Tool Shed, where good tools and a helping hand are always free.
From family farms to small-town dreams,
there’s a little something here for every hardworking business owner.
Take a look around, open a few drawers, and help yourself.
We’re always adding something new!
The Contractor’s Toolbox
Built for the folks who build everything else.
Running a crew is hard enough without chasing receipts, guessing job costs, or wondering where the money went. Pull up a stool and grab a few free tools to help keep your business running smoothly.
What’s in the Toolbox?
🔨 The Dashboard-to-Desk Rescue Kit
Receipts buried in the glove box? Turn that dashboard disaster into an easy, organized system you can actually keep up with.
📐 The Did-I-Make-Money? Job Calculator
You finished the job, got paid, and covered the bills. But did you actually make money? This simple calculator shows what’s left after job costs.
📋 The Change-Order Paper Trail
“While you’re here, could you just…” Sound familiar? Track extra work, added costs, and customer approvals before those little favors eat into your profits.
Got a few minutes, contractor? Help us build a tool that works as hard as you do. Click the sign above!
The Farmer’s Corner
Where hardworking hands and honest harvests meet.
Whether you’re tending a family farm, raising livestock, growing crops, or selling your harvest at the local market, there’s always more to manage than daylight allows. Pull up a chair, dust off those boots, and explore a few free tools to help you track expenses, understand your costs, and keep your farm running strong.
What’s in the Feed & Seed?
📒 The Where-Did-My-Money-Go? Farm Expense Tracker
Feed, fertilizer, fuel, repairs, and supplies — those little expenses add up faster than weeds after a summer rain! This simple tracker helps you see where your hard-earned money is going, one expense at a time.
🌽The Did-My-Harvest-Pay-Off? Calculator
You planted it, raised it, tended it, and brought it to market. But did you actually make money? This handy calculator helps you compare what you earned with what you spent, so you can see whether your harvest brought home a profit.
🧺 The Did-My-Market-Day-Pay? Tracker
You loaded the truck, set up your table, and spent the day sharing your farm’s goodness with the community. But after booth fees, supplies, travel, and everything you brought home unsold, was it worth the trip? This handy tracker helps you see what you earned, what you spent, and which market days are worth doing again.
The Weekend Maker’s Nook
Where little hobbies grow into big dreams.
Whether you’re making wreaths at the kitchen table, crocheting blankets for the grandbabies, or packing up your handmade treasures for a weekend craft festival, every little creation deserves a chance to shine. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite supplies, and explore a few free tools to help you price your creations, track your expenses, and discover whether your favorite hobby might just become your next big adventure!
What’s on the Craft Table?
🧵The Am-I-Charging-Enough? Pricing Helper
You spent hours creating something beautiful, but are you charging enough to cover more than just your supplies? This handy little helper walks you through materials, time, packaging, and other costs so you can put a price on your creations without selling yourself short.
🎪The First Craft Fair Survival Kit
Your creations are ready, your table is booked, and the butterflies have officially arrived! From packing your display to remembering change, bags, and a way to accept payments, this cheerful checklist helps you arrive prepared instead of wondering what you left on the kitchen counter.
📒 The Could-This-Be-a-Business? Tracker
What started as a relaxing hobby might be turning into something more! Keep track of what you’re making, spending, and selling so you can see whether your creative passion has the potential to become a profitable little business.
🌿 A Little Something to Remember…
With Love, Hattie❤️
The Merchant’s Supply Shelf
For the dreamers who turned their handmade treasures into a thriving business.
From Etsy shops and online storefronts to bustling weekend markets and festival booths, running a handmade business takes more than creativity and a little elbow grease! Between inventory, shipping, selling fees, and keeping customers happy, it’s easy to lose track of where your money goes. Pull up a stool, open a few drawers, and discover some free tools to help you stay organized, protect your profits, and keep those orders rolling in!
What’s on the Merchant’s Shelf?
📦 The Where-Did-My-Profit-Go? Tracker
Sales are rolling in, but your bank account isn’t showing it? Between materials, packaging, shipping, platform fees, and other business expenses, those dollars can disappear faster than cookies at a church supper! This tracker helps you see what you’re earning, what you’re spending, and what’s actually left.
📒 The Everywhere-I-Sell Organizer
Etsy on Monday, Facebook on Wednesday, and a festival on Saturday? Mercy, that’s a lot to keep straight! This handy organizer helps you track sales across different marketplaces, compare selling fees, and see which channels are bringing home the most money.
📊 The Was-That-Festival-Worth-It? Calculator
You packed the truck, decorated your booth, and spent the whole weekend selling your heart out. But after booth fees, travel, supplies, and other expenses, did you make enough to justify going back? This calculator helps you compare your event revenue and costs before booking next year’s spot.
The Kitchen Table
There’s always room for one more at this table.
Come on in, honey, and pull up a chair! Whether you’re delivering groceries, designing websites, cleaning houses, freelancing from your laptop, or turning a little side hustle into something bigger, there’s a place for you at this table. Working for yourself can be exciting, but keeping track of money, expenses, and unpredictable paychecks isn’t always easy. Pour yourself another cup of coffee and explore a few free tools to help make those hardworking days a little easier!
What’s on the Kitchen Table?
🚗 The Is-This-Gig-Worth-It? Calculator
You’ve been driving, delivering, or working all weekend, but how much did you actually earn? Between gas, vehicle expenses, platform fees, and your valuable time, that paycheck might not stretch as far as you think! This simple calculator helps you compare your earnings with the costs of getting the job done.
🍽️ The Feast-or-Famine Freelancer Planner
One month you’re busier than a church kitchen on Sunday morning, and the next you’re wondering where all your clients went! This handy planner helps you organize irregular income, plan for upcoming bills, and build a little breathing room for those slower months.
🧾 The Could-This-Be-My-Business? Starter Kit
What started as a little extra spending money might just be growing into something wonderful! Whether you’re walking dogs, tutoring students, or selling your talents online, this friendly starter kit helps you track income, organize expenses, and take those first steps toward running a business with confidence.
Hattie’s Secret Little Office!
Where a little faith, a little kindness, and a helping hand can open the biggest doors.
Well, look who found my little corner! Come on in, honey, and make yourself comfortable. Around here, you’ll find a little wisdom, a little encouragement, and a few unexpected treasures tucked away just for you. Some drawers hold practical advice, others hold a kind word, and those tiny brass keys? Well, they carry something especially close to our hearts. Take your time, explore a little, and remember — there’s always room for one more friend in the Southern Grace Tool Shed.
What’s Tucked Inside?
Psst… some of the best things in this little shed aren’t sitting out in plain sight! Open this drawer to discover surprise worksheets, useful shortcuts, and unexpected little gifts to make your day easier.
💌 Dear Hattie
Got a question, a worry, or a business problem you can’t quite figure out? Pull up a chair and leave Hattie a note! From everyday business challenges to finding a little organization in the chaos, we’ll explore practical answers together.
🗝️ The Keys of Grace
Sometimes the smallest key opens the door to the strength we need most. Discover little reminders from Scripture, paired with personal reflections from the heart of Southern Grace Ledgers. A quiet moment of faith and encouragement, waiting whenever you need it.
📖 The Kindness Ledger
Before you go, honey, leave a little kindness behind. Share an encouraging word, celebrate a small victory, or write something that might brighten another visitor’s day. You never know whose heart might need exactly what you have to say.
☕The Back Porch — Before You Go…☕
Come as you are. Leave with a little more than you came for.
Well, honey, look at all the places you’ve wandered! From the Contractor’s Toolbox to the Farmer’s Corner, through the craft tables and all the way to Hattie’s little office, we sure hope you’ve found something to make your day a little easier. Before you head out, pull up a rocking chair, pour yourself another cup of coffee, and stay a spell. Whether you need a helping hand with your books, a good story to brighten your day, or just a reason to come back and visit, there’s always a place for you here at Southern Grace.
💻 Need a Helping Hand?
Sometimes even the hardest-working business owner needs somebody in their corner. If your bookkeeping has become one more thing keeping you up at night, Southern Grace Ledgers would love to help. No business too small, no judgment, and always a friendly conversation.
📰 Stay a Spell with the Gazette!
Love a good story, a little Southern humor, or a recipe straight from Nana’s kitchen? Come visit The Southern Grace Gazette, where our colorful correspondents share everyday life, community happenings, and plenty of reasons to smile.
🪧 Don’t Be a Stranger!
Our little Tool Shed is always growing! New worksheets, calculators, helpful guides, and unexpected treasures will be finding their way into these drawers. Come back often, bring a friend, and see what’s new.