Do It On A Dime

DOLLAR TREE PRODUCT REVIEW: $1 Headphones

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree

So, full disclosure, I didn’t think I was going to post this video.  I filmed it over a month ago, and thought it was too short and too goofy to post.  So I was just leaving it in its “unpublished state” in my uploaded videos list.  But then, super randomly, over the last week, I got no less than five messages/comments asking me what I ended up thinking of the headphones I picked up in this shopping vlog.

So for those of you that are curious, here are my two cents.  I am enjoying testing out DT products and have more review to come!

Want to see more Dollar Tree product review videos?  Click here! 

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P.S.  Carson is at the end kissing Elmo, or “Mo” as he calls him.  He’s already changed so much since I filmed this a few weeks ago.  Ahhh!!  Somebody freeze time.

P.P.S.  I was listening to “Libre Soy” (Let it Go in Spanish from Frozen) when I was testing the headphones.  Don’t judge.  It’s a good song 😉

MICHAEL’S GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY & EASY DIYs!

by Filed Under: Decor & Furniture, DIY Projects

It’s fall and it’s time to get your craft on!  This is a collab video with Sara from BudgetSavvyDiva.  We wanted to showcase some easy, cheap DIYs we’ve been working on.  We also wanted to give you guys a chance to win one of TWO $25 Michael’s Gift Cards!

 *****CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!*****

TWO WINNERS GET A $25 MICHAEL’S GIFT CARD!

Here is a similar photo line to the one shown in this video (they no longer carry the one I purchased at Target since it was clearance!)

Want to see how you can make the Ice Art I featured with your toddler?  Click here!

Want to see me in action on WallQuotes.com?  Click here!  (No, this is not as sponsored post.  I made a series of promotional videos for their YouTube channel after I hosted a giveaway.  It was fun!)

I always have a few lazy susans around the house…they come in handy for so many things!  This one is my favorite because it’s cheap…and works. 😉

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HOW TO SCORE CHEAP DIAPERS +DIAPER DEAL!

by Filed Under: Online Deals


I wanted to share this deal with you, since I have gotten lots of questions on Carson’s nursery tour video on how I save money on diapers.  I don’t use cloth (we don’t have the time since both my husband and I work), so I need to find diapers (usually in bulk) at their rock bottom price.

How I do it…

  • I am NOT brand loyal.  The best brands with the best sales are usually Huggies, Pampers, and Luvs in that order.
  • For smaller sized diapers (sizes 1-2), anything below .14 cents a diaper is my stock up price.  For the bigger diapers (sizes 3-5) anything below .17 cents is my stock up price.
  • The best places to find diapers deals are usually drug stores (although they come in smaller quantities) and Amazon since you can get so many of them at once.

There is a deal RIGHT NOW on Amazon to get diapers as low as .10 cents for size 1, and .16 cents for size 4 (the size Carson is.)  This is seriously a super score!!!

*GET THIS DEAL!  CHEAP LUVS DIAPERS!*

1.You want THESE LUVS DIAPERS on Amazon (Select the size you want)

2. Clip the coupon on the page to save an additional .50 cents

3. Join Amazon Mom to save an additional 20% off your purchase (3 month free trial!)

4.  Make sure to select “subscribe and save.”

 * YOU GET A $36.69 GIANT BOX OF DIAPERS FOR JUST $26.30 SHIPPED! *

I cancel my Amazon mom subscription after the diapers have shipped and cancel my subscribe and save.  Some people choose to keep it (which is great for Amazon and convenient for the customer), but shop deal to deal. 🙂  I make a mark in my calendar so I don’t forget and put an alert in my phone.  It takes two seconds.  Boom.  Cheap diapers.  Happy kid.  Even happier mommy 🙂

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P.S. I also buy size 1 diapers when they are at rock bottom prices and keep them in the attic.  I can take them out for baby shower/sprinkle gifts and for baby #2.  Yes, I’m that crazy!

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IKEA HAUL! | TODDLER TOYS :)

by Filed Under: Teaching

I heart Ikea. <3 And no, this post is not sponsored ;) After receiving a totally random gift-card blessing (those are the best!), I decided to spend part of the money on some new toddler toys for Carson. I love Ikea because they have cheap toys that are great for imaginative play. All of the items I purchased are very difficult to find second-hand...they are usually missing pieces or worn down by the time they get there. Or, they really aren't much cheaper than you can find at Ikea. At consignment sales/stores wooden toys are always so marked-up! So we "spent" $98 dollars (really it was free because of our gift card), on some toys that will provide lots of fun over the years. Yay imaginative play...and felt food! You can click the pictures below to see them on Ikea's website if you are interested for your little one. Happy playing! A 'toy' that we've seen other children at the park play with have been scooters and we've been considering getting one too as it seems to be a great way to get children playing outdoors. This list from Best Products Pro has some good options.

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BEST STRAWBERRY HACK!

by Filed Under: Recipes

I HAD to share this hack with you guys, since we have strawberries ALL THE TIME.  Life-changing for our family (and think about the savings since you aren’t throwing away excess strawberry “meat.”  Enjoy!

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ICE-CREAM BREAD…JUST TWO INGREDIENTS!

by Filed Under: Recipes

Okay, so this bread is probably the simplest (and most delicious) bread you can make.  Great for kids to help with, too!  Just ice-cream and flour.  Bake.  Boom you’re done!

*DOWNLOAD THE RECIPE HERE!*

(This free download also includes an option if you don’t have self-rising flour…makes it easy-peasy.)

Here are more of my tips for making this recipe come out flawless!

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Personal Planner Organization and GIVEAWAY!

by Filed Under: Organization

I am so excited to bring you this video and giveaway.  Lots of you ask how I organize my time, my family, and my planner without going totally crazy.  I admire perfectly decorated planners (with the washi) and think to myself, “Oh, time.  You and I both know that wasn’t meant for me.”

Screen Shot 2014-08-27 at 12.59.12 PMThen the awesome folks at Personal-Planner sent me a little e-mail and asked if I wanted to make a custom planner AND give one away to one of you.  Um…duh!!!  Soesyouknows, they aren’t paying me anything to talk about their product or company.  They sent me the planner for free, and everything else is my opinion.  I think it’s important to share that as a vlogger.

These planners are pretty AND perfectly functional.  Wait, I can have a cute planner for less than $40?  With a picture of MY FACE!?!?  Sign me up!

*****************CLICK HERE TO ENTER!!!!!**************

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SOURCE LIST OF ALL ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:

 

*****************CLICK HERE TO ENTER!!!!!**************

(Apparently WordPress won’t allow me to embed the giveaway widget!)

I explain how I used my fridge command center in this video:

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PURGING SENTIMENTAL CLUTTER

by Filed Under: Organization

The best questions to ask yourself when purging those items with lots of emotional attachment.  From a real person in real-life circumstances.  And you know what?…I made this video as much for me as I did for you. 🙂

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SAVE $$ w/Freezer Organization {Fridge and Chest Freezer}

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Organization

I posted this fridge organization video, and many of you asked to see how I organize my freezer.  You ask, and I try my best to make it happen!

** GET YOUR FREE FREEZABLE FOODS LIST HERE!**

These are my favorite fridge organization tips plus a super sweet free printable for you guys.  YOU CAN SAVE SO MUCH MONEY BY FREEZING FRESH FOODS!  Since we’ve purchased our chest freezer, I’ve gotten really into maximizing it’s use.  Over the past couple weeks I pulled together this Freezable Foods list about what are the best items to freeze.  Print it.  Share it.  Tack it on your fridge…er…freezer?  These are just my experiences with freezing items and how they’ve worked for us.  This list is by no means exhaustive, so I would love to see what works for you!

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If you are looking to freeze veggies (it will change your life) check out this list from the wonderful people of Canada.  (I heard Canada.)  I’m not kidding.  It’s my favorite one online.  And I really do heart Canada and their love of Tim Hortons. <3

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