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Dollar Tree JACKPOT! (huge shopping vlog!)

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

You asked, so here it is!  Come to Dollar Tree with me.  The BIGGEST Dollar Tree in my city shop with me vlog!  I have never been in a dollar store this huge, and this stuff was insane.  I don’t think I’ve ever scored as many “rare” organizing finds as I have in this video, and there were so many new products for Summer (May, June, and July) of 2017.  I also scored a ton of home decor items, wall decals, and party supplies for the boys’ first birthday (it’s a Dr. Seuss theme).  I had so much fun filming this!

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

#1 Slow Cooker Recipe according to Reddit! (Honey Garlic Chicken)

by Filed Under: Recipes

In this episode of #cookingwithcarson, we make delicious Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken!  My husband Charlie loves spending time on Reddit (something I will never understand lol), but when a thred popped up recently on the main page about slow cooker recipes, he immediately printed it and told me we HAD to try it!  So in this video, Carson and I give it a go.  What I really loved is how it uses bone-in chicken breasts– the flavor is so much richer and they are so CHEAPER for families than the boneless, skinless variety.  So, if you need a quick and easy Crock Pot recipe to impress, this is a great go-to.  You can’t go wrong.  Plus it doesn’t use a block of cream cheese, so you can feel good serving to your family.

My Crock Pot

Original Recipe here

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

Easy DOLLAR STORE Gift Closet on a BUDGET (feat. Hollar)

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Organization

In this vlog I share my organized gift closet on a budget!  For birthday parties and holidays I’m always prepared and I NEVER pay retail.

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Some of my favorite gifts on Hollar include:

  • Melissa and Doug Toys (especially their Wooden toys and Water Wow Notebooks)
  • Fidget Spinners (they are just $2!)
  • Disney Toys
  • Makeup
  • Bath Bombs and Spa Essentials
  • DIY Craft Kits (almost cheaper than buying supplies at in-store Dollar Stores!
  • EVERYTHING organization! (the deals are insane!)


*Sponsored by Hollar.  My #1 online dollar store.  I shop here ALL THE TIME and love partnering with them 🙂 All opinions are genuine and my own.*

Dollar Tree Pottery Barn Chandelier! (just $2!)

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

In this video I share how to create an outdoor chandelier from the Dollar Tree (a simple Pottery Barn dupe that costs just $2 if you already have a string of Christmas lights at home).  This pendant orb light is a perfect way to decorate your patio or backyard for summer.  And rustic outdoor staple.  Also perfect for weddings!  Gorgeous and simple.

Supplies:
2 metal wire baskets (Dollar Tree)
Metal Floral wire (Dollar Tree)
String of 100 White Christmas Lights: http://amzn.to/2rMMhCK

To hang:
Attach hook to hanging mechanism on pergola or outdoor fixture.  To hang lower and make the chain longer, use the leftover excess chain from one of the metal planter baskets.

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

Bathroom Organization & Speed Cleaning (tips for Kids’ Spaces!)

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

This video is part of my house tour series!  Speed clean and organize with me! I take you on a tour of the boys’ bathroom (it’s a Jack and Jill style bathroom between Carson and Owen’s bedrooms).  I’ll show you my Dollar Tree Organizing tips, dollar store decor, easy ways to have your kids keep the bathroom clean, AND my favorite cleaning products for getting the job done quickly & naturally!  I hope you enjoy!

?SHOWER CLEANER?
1:1 Hot Water and Vinegar
1 Tbsp Dish Soap

?FLOOR CLEANER?
2:1 Warm Water and Vinegar
1 Tbsp Dish Soap
8 Drops Essential Oil

?SOURCE LIST?
–TENSION ROD
–BATHROOM PRINTABLE
–SPIN MOP
–CLEANING CLOTHS (for entire house)
–CLEANING CLOTHS FOR BATHROOM ONLY
–ESSENTIAL OIL


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

PLANNER DEAL ALERT! 2018 Happy Planner and Giveaway!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Organization

Hey guys!  In this video I share with you an amazing deal I found yesterday at Costco!  The 365 Happy Planner, full packs of stickers and inserts, and 24 months worth of planning (that includes the rest of 2017 and all of 2018) was on sale for just $9.97.  This pack retails for $50!– that’s 80% savings.  The price would be worth it just for the extras included.  I’m not sponsored, I just spotted this deal and scooped it up!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Don’t have a Costco near you?  You can also score the planner here for $17.99.  Not as great of a deal, but still a very good deal.  (I’m loving using it!)

*This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are genuinely my own.  Giveaway ends June 20th, 2017 at 12:00 am EST.  Open internationally.  One (1) winner will be chosen.  Winners must be 18 or older or have parental permission.  Winners will be selected randomly by Rafflecopter within a week of the giveaway ending and be notified by email. Winners have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.  My opinions are my own and were not influenced by any form of compensation.  Costco, Happy Planner, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube are in no way associated with this giveaway.  By providing your information in this form, you are providing your information to me and me alone.  I will use your information only for the purpose of contacting the winners.*

Night Time Cleaning Routine (100% natural!) feat. E-Cloth

by Filed Under: Cleaning, Money Saving

In this clean with me video I share my (all natural) night-time cleaning routine!  Chemical free speed cleaning. ?  I love taking 30 minutes every night to make my house feel fresh and new again to start the morning off on the right foot.

?Get E-Cloths here
? Starter set I have (cleans your whole house)
?Ace Hardware

For the biggest bang for your buck, I recommend the starter pack of 8 cloths.  It cleans your entire house, and it works out to under $5 a cloth.  Most cloths last for 300 washes (I’ve been washing mine every 3-5 days), and you don’t need to buy any product or make any DIY solutions for them to work and clean 99% of bacteria.  Just use water!

*So thankful to Ace Hardware and E-Cloth® for sponsoring this video.  I genuinely love these cloths so much (especially the polishing cloth…it is straight LEGIT).  All opinions are my own.*

All-natural weed killer (no more Roundup!)

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Gardening, Money Saving

In this video I share with you an all natural, non-toxic, homemade weed killer…that actually WORKS.  See before and after results in this video!  This is perfect alternative to roundup and works in any spot of your lawn or garden.  It’s safe to use around your pets, kids and family.

Lawn and garden sprayer container

Article about the potential dangers of RoundUP

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

Deep clean your fridge! (Clean with me)

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

In this kitchen clean with me video, we’re deep cleaning the fridge!  These five simple tips are 100% natural (no harsh chemicals) and all the organizing products come from Dollar Tree.  Hopefully these tips give you some ideas 🙂  I love speed cleaning videos!  Come get some cleaning motivation (I think we all could use a dose ?)


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

Come to Dollar Tree with me (tons of new products!)

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization

Where’s your latest come to Dollar Tree with me video, Kathryn?!  It’s been FOREVER since you made a shopping vlog.  Well… it’s right here!  Come with me to Dollar Tree!  Tons of new products and as always everything is always just $1.

It was a super rainy day so I decided to take advantage of not being able to go outside and having an hour of free time to shop.  This is a store walkthrough video so I’ll show you some of my favorite NEW FINDS for home organization, beauty, DIY, books, floral, and more.  You don’t want to miss this one.  Plus I’m super clumsy and almost broke something… no one is surprised.  HA ?


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

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