Do It On A Dime

Amazon Prime on Sale!– TODAY ONLY!

by Filed Under: Online Deals

Screen Shot 2015-01-24 at 9.05.48 AMOccasionally I post great deals on this blog for penny-pinching families out there like us.

Normally Amazon Prime is $99.  Today it is on sale for $72 for a 1-year membership!

We use Prime for diapers, wipes, housewares, toys, and tons of other items throughout the year because the prices are so competitive.  The free, 2-day shipping is amazing.  I’ve actually ordered things at 7 am, and they have arrived by 4 pm that same day.  It’s kind of insane.  We also have been loving it for shows, music, and books because so much comes free with it.  Plus they have unlimited i-Cloud storage.

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Amazon Prime go on sale, so I wanted to share!

We actually scooped up this deal early this morning.  We were coming off a free month trial of Prime (this is our third one!) and have used it so much it was worth it.  We were excited to take the plunge officially.  😉

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Easy Valentine’s Day DIYs

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Holiday, Recipes

This is a collab video with Christina from the Subfertile Frugalista and her $5 Frugalista Friday Challenge….Valentine’s Day Style!

Here is the recipe for the BEST Rice Krispy Treats to make your perfect “Giant Hershey Kiss”!

1/4 cup butter (melted in a pan)

Stir in one 10.5 oz bag of Marshmallows (stir until completely melted and then for one minute more after for the best flavor!)

Stir in 5 cups of Rice Krispies

Put into buttered funnels for make Hershey Kiss treats or a tin lined with parchment paper!

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Keepin’ it real DITL

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Teaching

I like to share the day to day with you.  Come hang out with us!  Our (currently insane) yard, groceries, toddler craft, and having fun with the family.

What do you think…keep the cups or return them?

Every day is a blessing!  Glad to share today with you 🙂

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Bath Toy Organization!

by Filed Under: Organization

In conjunction with my small bathroom organization, here is how I organize Carson’s bath toys.  It’s been in place for a few weeks and we are loving it.  Sometimes you just get that sudden burst of inspiration and a system that is just right!

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Small Bathroom Organization Tips

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Organization

Here’s are tiny master bathroom (renovated last year) and how we organize it on a tiny budget.  Here are some of my favorite products I use to make it happen.

Over the door organizers: perfect for apartments, too. No drilling required!

 

Dollar Tree Bins

Something you may not know is Dollar Tree does have online ordering options.  Usually you have to order a case of a product (which is sometimes too much for one person), but with bins you could split the order with a friend to make it work for you.  Also, they have added a pack and pack option, where you can order select items in smaller quantities!  Keep your eyes peeled, because I know lots of Dollar Trees tend to sell out of favorite items!

*I am not sponsored by the Dollar Tree. All opinions are genuinely my own.*

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BEST Dollar Tree Kitchen Products!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree

I’m a huge fan of Dollar Tree Kitchen supplies.  But there are a few items that are just as good if not BETTER than their more expensive counterparts.  How can it be that a $1 product rivals a $10 product?  No idea.  Some of the kitchen products in DT aren’t worth your time, but these guys have stood the test of time and are staples in my kitchen.

Plus I share my most used Dollar Tree product…ever.  Yes.  I just said that.

Enjoy!

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Recipe Organization and Meal Planning

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Organization, Recipes

Here’s how we organize our recipes, make meal planning easy so I can shop sales, and save money by not wasting food.

It really boils down to three keys for us: having an easy access space for our recipes in a quick access binder, freezing foods we won’t eat right away and having ready to go meals in the freezer, and doing a bi-monthly fridge cleanout.

DOWNLOAD MY FREEZER GUIDE HERE and stop food waste!  You can freeze just about anything from milk, to butter, to fruit!

Here’s what I use to create my recipe binder.  I was inspired by Alejandra.tv to create this system:


Two of my favorite websites for creating recipes on the fly are Super Cook and My Fridge Food.

How do you save on food and plan your meals?  Would love to hear what you are doing at your house!

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Organization Motivation + Tips

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Organization

One video request for this month was organization motivation and tips to help your systems stay in place.  After all, anyone can GET organized, but staying that way is a whole other matter.  Here are some tips I follow daily and a bit of encouragement.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

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REFINISH FURNITURE WITHOUT SANDING

by Filed Under: Decor & Furniture, DIY Projects


So this post is all about a super score that I shared on Instagram.  I walked into Lowe’s..and they were going to THROW AWAY a brand new Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations Kit.  Yeah, you read that right.  Throw it away because there was paint spilled on it.  And I was all over it like Peppa Pig in her muddy puddles.  (Sorry, mom of a toddler over here, haha!)

Anyway, there was this FANTASTIC piece outside of my in-law’s storage garage that the previous owners had left.  And…there were mice living inside of it.  Grody to the max.  Ah  I knew it was worthy of a makeover, though…so here’s what I did.  Completely free and so easy to do.

Don’t have a sander?  It’s easy to makeover furniture.  I would totally do this again!  Couldn’t wait to show you guys!

Want to see the acrylic water DIY from this video?  Click here!

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