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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!)

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❤️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.*

CLEANING MY HOUSE! Fast & Organized Weekly Cleaning Routine

by Filed Under: Cleaning, DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Organization, Recipes

Clean with me! Some much needed cleaning motivation (on a budget of course). After lots of requests, I FINALLY made a video of my weekly whole house cleaning routine. I have daily cleaning routines that keep me organized and on top of the house (these take about 20-30 minutes a day), and my weekly cleaning routines (which incorporate monthly ones one or twice throughout the week) take 20-30 minutes a day. I want to spend LESS THAN AN HOUR A DAY staying on top of my house. And even then, we have young kids, so spotless floors aren’t my number one priority. Of course, you’re gonna need some basic housework equipment for your cleaning responsibilities, so you might be required to have a look on somewhere like Bissell if you’re short of things like vacuum cleaners.

I aim to get 80% of what I’m showing here done 80% of the time. I hope you find it motivating, helpful and learned some hacks and tips you can use in your home! If you want me to make a video of my daily and monthly/bi-monthly/yearly cleaning routines, let me know in the comments. Blessings and love! Remember, give yourself grace and love the season of life you are in (especially with little ones). Your kids are making memories.

Once a month, I’ll utilise a housekeeping service to come in and absolutely deep clean the whole house. I’ll take the kids out and let them clean everything. That way, I can stay on top of the maintenance, and let another company handle the deep cleaning (the hard work part). My friend had her restaurant commercially cleaned by GREEN FACILITIES and it looked amazing. There’s nothing better than a clean environment.

PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO:
Budget Cleaning Guides and Home Management Binder
Water Only Cleaning Clothes (ECloth)
My Spin Mop
Cleaning Glove
Cleaning Caddy
Spray Bottles: Dollar Tree

CLEANING RECIPES IN THIS VIDEO:
Shower and Tub Cleaner
1 Tablespoon Dishwash Soap
1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Cups Hot Water (scrub using a brush with an abrasive, but non-scratching side)

DIY Pledge/Furniture Cleaner
1 3/4 Cup Water
1/4 Cup White Distilled Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Essential Oil

Floor Cleaner
3 Part Water
1 Part White Distilled Vinegar
Squirt of Dish Liquid
Essential Oil Optional

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

DOLLAR TREE SHOP WITH ME! Halloween Jackpot and DIY Ideas!

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

It’s another Dollar Tree Shop with me jackpot video! Come shopping with me for fall and Halloween decor at Dollar Tree. I share the AMAZING finds for 2017. The ghosts, outdoor decor, kids’ costumes, and wreath making supplies are top notch this year (I also include some footage of how I made my wreath). There’s tons of new finds, too like succulent bowls, decorative vase filler, Littlest Pet Shop and Starwars toys, and more. I hope you enjoy! What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

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

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