Here are my favorite thrifting weapons of all time for home furnishings. Most items I bring home need some love, and these are my favorite go-tos!
My top three are:
1) Dollar Tree Fix-All Adhesive (can literally super-glue almost anything together!)
2) Quick Erasers (I have used these for cleaning so many Goodwill finds…from furniture to kids toys!)
3) I also love Wood Scratch Fix Pens
What are your on a budget thrifting go-tos? Would love to know!
After I shared this Mexican shells in bulk recipe, you asked for more. Here’s an easy way to make your morning simpler (I’m all about that….our mornings are always so hectic over here!)
We love the Quaker oatmeal quick-heat packs you can buy, but they are expensive. And honestly not all that healthy. For the convenience without the price and additives, you are going to LOVE these DIY Oatmeal Packs that you can use with your Keurig! Breakfast in 30 seconds and no hassle!
I originally got the idea on from A Few Short Cuts blog here. Here’s a breakdown of the recipe (it makes about 12-15 servings):
10 cups of quick cook oats (6 cups whole, 4 cups powdered)
1 tsp salt
3 tsps cinnamon
1.5 cups brown sugar
1 cup coffee creamer or powdered milk
Mix ingredients together and put in snack baggie or disposable cups. Put 6 oz of water in your Keurig or put it on the 6 oz setting. Put oatmeal into the cup and run a water cycle. Mix and let stand for 2-3 minutes. Instant oatmeal!!!
See how I make and store them here (all on the cheap of course!)
Happy weekend! I was so excited when Getting Organized Magazine contacted me wanting to share their organizing ideas and give away FREE subscriptions to my viewers! Their magazine is filled with tons of organizing eye-candy and ideas to get and stay organized this year. FIVE winners will receive a 1-year subscription! I thought this was the perfect way to round off this month of organizing videos on my Youtube Channel.
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Having medicine and emergency kit items on the go is essential. Here is how you can shop to Dollar Store to create simple on-the-go pharmacies for work and when you travel. The basics when you need them most. These are two simple options, and no kit costs over $5!
What do you like to keep on the go and how do you organize it?
Here are my two most recent organizing videos and quick tips for staying organized. Here’s how I practice the Zero Reset and easy was I keep my kitchen organized. Enjoy!
I love this recipe so much. It’s healthy. It’s meatless. And it’s budget friendly. Here’s how you make it, and you can download the recipe from Real Simple here. It truly is simple!
Occasionally I post great deals on this blog for penny-pinching families out there like us.
Normally Amazon Prime
We use Prime for diapers, wipes, housewares, toys, and tons of other items throughout the year because the prices are so competitive. The free, 2-day shipping is amazing. I’ve actually ordered things at 7 am, and they have arrived by 4 pm that same day. It’s kind of insane. We also have been loving it for shows, music, and books because so much comes free with it. Plus they have unlimited i-Cloud storage.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Amazon Prime
We actually scooped up this deal early this morning. We were coming off a free month trial of Prime (this is our third one!) and have used it so much it was worth it. We were excited to take the plunge officially. 😉
This is a collab video with Christina from the Subfertile Frugalista and her $5 Frugalista Friday Challenge….Valentine’s Day Style!
Here is the recipe for the BEST Rice Krispy Treats to make your perfect “Giant Hershey Kiss”!
1/4 cup butter (melted in a pan)
Stir in one 10.5 oz bag of Marshmallows (stir until completely melted and then for one minute more after for the best flavor!)
Stir in 5 cups of Rice Krispies
Put into buttered funnels for make Hershey Kiss treats or a tin lined with parchment paper!
I like to share the day to day with you. Come hang out with us! Our (currently insane) yard, groceries, toddler craft, and having fun with the family.
What do you think…keep the cups or return them?
Every day is a blessing! Glad to share today with you 🙂
In conjunction with my small bathroom organization, here is how I organize Carson’s bath toys. It’s been in place for a few weeks and we are loving it. Sometimes you just get that sudden burst of inspiration and a system that is just right!
