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Dollar Tree DIY Bath Bombs!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Holiday, Recipes

Hey guys! In this episode of Cooking with Carson we are showing you how to make DIY Dollar Tree Bath Bombs! These are similar to the expensive bath bombs you can find at Lush and the more reasonably priced ones you can buy online from amorbathbombs.com, but Carson makes them for a fraction of the price using Dollar Tree supplies. How fun is this DIY for Halloween? We had so much fun making these. I think these would make great Christmas gifts, too. (Each bath bomb is less than $1!)

Lush Dupe Bath Bomb Recipe
Dollar Tree Molds and/or Dollar Tree Clear Christmas Ornaments
1/2 cup Dollar Tree Epsom Salt
1 cup Baking Soda
*1/2 cup Citric Acid (you can find at Walmart in the Ball canning section or here)
2-3 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. water
Dollar Tree food coloring
15 drops essential oil (optional, especially if you have scented Epsom salt)

Mix dry ingredients until well incorporated. Mix wet ingredients and SLOWLY add to dry ingredients. Press firmly and compactly into molds and let dry overnight.

*Note: If you don’t have Citric Acid or want this to be a 100% Dollar Tree DIY, you can add 1/4 cup cream of tartar and 1/2 cup cornstarch in place of the citric acid. However, these will NOT have the same bath bomb fizz!

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

6 Tips for a Clean & Organized Kitchen with Kids

by Filed Under: Cleaning, Organization, Recipes

Hey, guys! In this video I share my daily, simple cleaning routine of how to keep a clean(ish) and organized kitchen with kids. How to organizing sippy cups, bottles, plates, and more!

BABY PRODUCTS:
White Hot Spoons
Stainless Steel products
Miracle Cup Trainer
Suction Bowls
Snack Catcher
Click Lock Cups

OXICLEAN STAIN REMOVER I USE

OXICLEAN COUPONS!

CLEANING/ORGANIZING PRODUCTS:
Ready Mop
Over the Door Organizer
Stainless Steel Drying Rack and Brush

 

FTC: Advertising sponsored by Munchkin and Oxiclean. All opinions are genuine and my own. I use and love their products daily!

Organized Freezer Cooking | 6 Bulk Meals in Under 2 Hours!

by Filed Under: Organization, Recipes

Hey, guys! Meal prep with me! In this video I show you how I bulk cook / freezer cook for our family–FAST. This is perfect for large families and busy moms and dads. In under 2 hours I can make 16 freezer meals that will feed a family of four for just over $5 a meal. This makes meal planning and week night prep and the “what’s for dinner” question so easy to answer. I’m a busy, working mom, and I get that it’s HARD! Here are some of our go-to favorite recipes that are so easy to prepare.

Turkey Chili (kids love this one!):
2 lbs. turkey
2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
2 15 oz. can Mexican style tomatoes
2 15 oz. cans kidney beans
1 packet no-sodium taco seasoning (you can also make your own)
1 packet REGULAR Hidden Valley Ranch Mix
Frozen corn to taste
*Brown meat and onion. Add all ingredients and simmer 1 hour.

Beef Barley Soup (this is my mother in law’s recipe):
3 lbs. ground beef
2 onions, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, chopped
2 24oz. cans basil, oregano diced tomatoes
15 oz. tomato sauce
16 cups water
4 bullion cubes
1 cup ketchup
2 cups barley
*Brown meat and onion. Cook on low until veggies and barley are done (about 30 minutes)
*This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are genuinely my own. Links contain affiliates.*

Cozy Fall Ideas and DIYS

by Filed Under: Decor & Furniture, DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Holiday

FINALLY! It feels like fall around here! This weekend we had weather in the 60s with a light breeze and it really got me in the fall and decorating mood. In this video, shop with me and see what’s new at Dollar Tree for fall/Halloween 2017. I’ll share with you my favorite tips to make your home smell great, easy and inexpensive decor ideas from Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby, and a free printable!

FREE FALL BUCKET LIST PRINTABLE

World’s BEST fall candles:
Yankee Pumpkin Pie
Nature’s Wick Pumpkin Nutmeg

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

Get rid of CLUTTER and get ORGANIZED! + GIVEAWAY

by Filed Under: Organization

 

 

Have the urge to declutter? Did you wake up today feeling like your space could use some Konmari love? Today we are getting motivation for a fall 2017 DECLUTTER so you can reclaim your home– and making a difference while we are at it!

 

FULL RULES FOR GIVEAWAY & DONATION ENTRY:

-Post a photo of your declutter pile or you dropping of your donation at a second hand store. Complete entry using Facebook, Instagram (@doitonadime) or Twitter (@doitonadimelife) platforms through October 9, 2017 at 12am EST. You must use the hashtag #doitonadimedonate

-Donation photos may be submitted world-wide. Amazon gift card giveaway open to US and Canadian residents.

-Images must be public. Emailed and private messages will not be accepted as entries (I have to be able to keep track of all of them for donation and to choose a winner)

-One entry per person (no cross-posting) -Your photo earns $1 donation directly to AFSP, up to $500.

-Amazon gift card winner will be notified by private message on the platform where his/her photo is posted.

 

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

DIY CLEANERS! What’s in my cleaning caddy?

by Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Recipes

In this clean with me episode, I share ALL of my DIY, cheap & natural cleaners in my cleaning caddy. Thanks to all 129 of you that requested this video! (wow that was a LOT!)

❤️Click here to start your FREE 30 Day Trial of Audible
❤️Free Cleaning Caddy Printable for Newsletter Subscribers

SHOP THIS VIDEO:
? Essential Oil Starter Pack
?Water Only Cleaning Clothes (ECloth)
?My Spin Mop
?Cleaning Caddy

*Sponsored by Audible. A huge thanks to Audible for helping me bring you this video and FREE printable!

Come with us to Disneyland!

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs

Hey, guys! You asked, so here it is! These are the two beautiful days we spent at Disney and California adventure in 2017. Come to character meet and greets, a character breakfast, ride our favorite Disney rides, watch a parade, and enjoy some time at the park. This experience was so magical for both the boys. I can’t wait to go back!

Looking to do Disney on a DIME? Watch this video

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

$1.50 Cleaning & Organizing Ideas! SHOP WITH ME AT DAISO

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Organization

 

I LOVE Dollar Tree and Dollar Store shop with me videos. Today, I was in California and I went to my FAVORITE store on the West Coast, Diaso! It’s a Japanese Dollar Store. Everything is 100 Yen or $1.50 (unless otherwise marked, everything in the store is under $6). It’s one of my favorites places to do a store tour and shop with me because they have tons of innovative and really unique products. Many items only have directions and descriptions in Japanese, so it can be a guessing game, but here are some of the best cleaning and organizing products that I LOVE. The lowest prices around!

Sean’s Instagram!

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

DISNEY ON A BUDGET! 15 Tips to Save Money & LOVE Disneyland

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving

Come to Disneyland, CA with us! These are my 15 best tips, tricks and hacks to save money at Disney in 2017! Most of these tips work at both Disneyland and Disney World. We always travel debt free. We save for what we want to do and we do it. Being a frugal traveler doesn’t mean you don’t have any fun, you just get creative and choose what matters most to you. Here are our favorite ways we made the most of Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure.

Products and Sites Mentioned in this Video:
Misting Spray Bottles
Cooling Rags
My Disney Experience App (FREE!)
How busy is Disneyland?

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

EASY & CHEAP SNACK! DIY Microwave Popcorn Bags

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Recipes

In this episode of Cooking with Carson we are making popcorn snacks! You DON’T need anything fancy for this simple back to school recipe. Just cheap ingredients and what you already have at home.

DIY Microwave Popcorn Recipe
1/3 Cup Yellow Corn Kernels
1 Tablespoon butter (or coconut oil)
Salt to Taste
Brown Paper bag (in place of salt also try 1/4 cup brown sugar! Yum!)

 

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

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