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Do It On A Dime

FAST Meal-Planning on a Budget!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Online Deals, Organization, Recipes

In this video I share tips and ideas for fast and budget-friendly meal planning.  I’ll show you how I make choosing what to have for dinner fast and easy, how I plan my grocery shopping, and how I cut my prep/shopping time in HALF…and you can, too!

Use the code EZPICKUP for $10 off your first order from Walmart Online Grocery (it’s the best!)
$50 minimum order for coupon, code expires 2/28/17

Easy recipes here.

My Pinterest board


*Sponsored by Walmart.  I genuinely LOVE their FREE grocery pickup service, use it myself, and couldn’t recommend it more!  It’s changed the way we shop!

Dollar Tree Jewelry Organizing Hack!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Organization

In this DIY video I’ll show you how to make glam necklace organizers using Dollar Tree products!  These can get expensive fast, so I’ll show you how to keep costs as LOW as possible! (no need to spend $6 on a fancy knob!). Cheap jewelry organization to display the pieces you love.

Supplies:
Dollar Tree Octagon mirrors
Dollar Tree Super Glue or E6000
Dollar Store Magnets or (Exact magnets I used here)
Dowel Rod (Walmart or craft supply store)
Best Command Strips for this project

Inspiration here!


*This is not a sponsored video.  All opinions are genuinely my own.  Links contain affiliates.*

Budget Closet Organization Tips & Clothing Refresh!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Online Deals, Organization

In this video I share a closet tour and organization (how I did it on a tiny budget) and a wardrobe refresh of staple pieces to fill out my closet.  Organizing doesn’t have to cost a lot and neither does finding clothing you love.

Get 40% off your first order from thredUP! with the code DIME40. Save to up $50 here! (Applies to new customers only. Offer expires 5/31/17).

This video is sponsored by thredUP!  You guys know how much I genuinely love and wholeheartedly recommend them, so I’m really grateful for this partnership!

Five Organizing Secrets for Kids’ Toys (Playroom Tour!)

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Organization

I wish I could say that general awesomeness led to our playroom and toys being organized.  HA!  Nope, definitely not that!  The truth is, it’s because we have few toys to worry about, our systems are simple, but our kids rarely get bored.  Here’s the secret-sauce to how to organize a playroom or your kids’ toys… and do it all on a budget.  I hope you enjoy these five simple tips to managing your playroom clutter.  Check out Elle’s video (The Lindquists) here.

⭐️TOYS & PRODUCTS MENTIONED ⭐️
While many of these items I found second hand or for a deal, here are all of the items mentioned in case you want to know where to find them!

Organizing Tubs for Toy Rotation

Cube Organizer: Costco (I believe it was $114, which is a great deal considering it comes with all the bins and they are AMAZING quality)

Giant Bricks (these are AMAZING and worth every penny!)

Wooden Climber

Trampoline

Wooden food

Coloring Table: IKEA

Baby Piano (Owen LOVES this thing!  Converts from a kick mat to a sit up piano)

*This is not a sponsored video.  All opinions are genuinely my own.  Links contain affiliates.*

Organize (and PURGE) Memorabilia!

by Filed Under: Organization

In this video I share how to create a memory box / keepsake box for yourself or for your kids.  Perfect for memorabilia, school paperwork, and kids’ artwork.  Remember, stay present.  Don’t save things that fill your home with clutter or delay decisions because you feel guilty about throwing something away.  Save meaningful items that add to your life’s highlight reel.  Hope you enjoy ?

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Hanging folder boxes (clear and waterproof)
Colored File Folders
Laminater
My Label Maker

*This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.*

Best Dollar Tree Kitchen Hacks for your Spice Drawer! (Must see!)

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization

In this video, I share two ridiculously easy DIYs for how to organize your spices in a drawer or cabinet.  All supplies (everything!) is under $5 and you do complete in less than 15 minutes.

Best deal on a Hot Glue Gun (that fits Dollar Tree glue sticks!)

For comparison…
$40 spice rack organizer
$13 turntable

*This is not a sponsored post.  Links contain affiliates.*

Craft Closet and Kid Organization (no stress!)

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Online Deals, Organization

In this video I share how to organize your craft room or craft closet using budget containers and shoe organizers.  I also share two quick ideas to simplify life with kids: how to organize a kids’ drawer in your kitchen and how to make your kids’ closet a no folding system.

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Hollar iOS App
Hollar Android App

*Sponsored by Hollar, the online dollar store.  And my total jam when it comes to organizing!  All opinions are always genuine and my own.*

Dollar Tree Science Experiment Kits!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Teaching

In this twist on Cooking with Carson, we haul and review four Dollar Tree Science Kits from the Science for Kids brand.  These experiments are one dollar each and perfect for learning and play when cooped up inside (we always operate on a budget!)  Are you getting snow where you live?  We are trapped inside this weekend.

The Science for Kids kits the Dollar Tree sells are:
1) Gel Balls (Orbeez knock off)
2) Instant Snow
3) Slime-y jell-o crystals
4) Crystal Trees

NOTE:  These kits are recommended for kids 8 years and up, and I did them with Carson only with constant adult supervision.  These chemicals can be harmful if misused or ingested.  Stay safe!

*This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.*

Budget Laundry Routine!

by Filed Under: Cleaning, Money Saving, Organization

In this video I share my budget and natural laundry routine with you!  Plus I show you how we organize our laundry room and make sure to get all the of the laundry done perfectly.  Or just done.  Or mostly done most of the time 😉  Ha!  Enjoy 🙂

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

**Crystal Wash Detergent Free Laundry Balls (20% off)
I’ve been using these for 1.5 years.  Here’s tips to maximize their effectiveness that I have found when working with them (lots of you saw my old video and asked for an update!)
– Wash with hot water when possible
– Do not overfill load (this causes the balls not to have proper agitation of clothes)
– Just like any load, spot treat major stains first using a baking soda and hydrogen peroxide paste)
– Let dry in the sun for the day once every 30 days
– Great on musty towels!

Greenshield Organic Laundry Detergent
We use this on sheets and comforters.  The Costco bottle is the most economical and lasts a long time.

**Dryer Balls
We LOVE these.  You can also use tennis balls. We don’t because it is loud and the kids’ rooms are right next to the laundry room.

**Laundry Drying Rack

This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.  **Links contain affiliates

How to be organized in 2017 + Giveaway!

by Filed Under: Organization

In this video I share 10 simple tips to be more organized this year.  I hope this video motivates you to get started and GET ORGANIZED in 2017!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

For 15% off your purchase use the code K-ATHR-YN17

Psst– I’m also giving away ANOTHER planner on my instagram, so be sure to enter and follow me there, too!

*This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.  Planner giveaway provided by personal planner.  Not a referral link or code.*

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