You guys asked, so here it is! Another gift idea for Christmas (or anytime, really!). We don’t always have a lot to spend, but this gift can be so personalized and elegant…no one has to know you made it for about 25 cents.
Directions to make your image backwards…
Elf on the Shelf Christmas Tradition has made it to so many homes! (It started in 2012) Here are some of my favorite ideas, plus how to score you Elf for the Cheapest possible here!
Some gift ideas for your teacher this year. I’ve been teaching for 8 years, and we don’t NEED anything to complete our season or year…your little ones are enough! But here are some ideas that are $5 and under!
Get more information about these ideas at these fabulous blogs!
Post-it Idea from Ashley’s Craft Corner
Pen Idea for Scholastic
…also from Veri Keri
Starbucks gift card idea from Eighteen25
Hand Sanitizer on That’s what She Said
Redbox Movie Idea from Keeping My Cents
Survival Kit from Everyday Originals
So excited about this collab! Keri from Veri Keri asked me to be a part of a collab. Dollar Tree + Christmas = Awesomeness. I’m so there!
Here are my favorite tips for decorating for Christmas using Dollar Tree decor. You really can make beautiful, classic looking decorations that are stunning for just a buck. Check out my best tips, examples, and products to make it happen!
P.S. Behind the scenes side-note…when Keri sent me the title of the video, it took me a while to figure out the play on words. Did you get it right away…. #shouldhavetakenfrench HA!
I LOVE lamination. As a teacher I consider myself to be more or less an “expert” at it. I have laminated so much in my day and had to be creative about it. I’ve been teaching for 8 years, so that’s a lotta paper!
My favorite Laminating ideas are in the video below, and here is more information about the products I show. There is no paid product placement in this video 🙂 I’m not trying to promote and one brand… just show you what’s available! I am an Amazon affiliate.
Dollar Tree Tape!
Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets (it’s cheaper to get them online than in-store!)
Thermal Laminating Pouches. These are the ones I featured.
My laminator
Walmart Laminator (haven’t tried but good reviews!)
Another option to get the pouches is laminator.com (I’m not affiliated but the prices are good!)
Annie’s Simple Life invited me to participate in this collab video to share some easy holiday gift ideas that don’t break the bank. How nerdy is it that I get giddy when I see these types of videos pop up in my subscription feed? They never get old!
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One element that always guides my gift-crafting is: would I like to receive this gift? Sometimes “cheap” has the assumption of “tacky.” These are two gifts that we love and use at home, and they are extremely budget-conscious. Enjoy!
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Holiday Aroma
Holiday Aroma Recipe:
One Orange, One lemon, 3 Cinnamon sticks, 1 Tablespoon Whole Cloves, 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
Baby Jesus DIY Nut Ornament!
P.S. Don’t forget to check out my Halloween vlog if you missed it!
It’s fall, so a bread-themed post is more than appropriate and probably long overdue.
I’ve wanted to share a bit about our breadmaker. I’ve talked about it in passing in numerous vlogs, and I’ve had a fair number of comments asking to hear more about our Sunbeam. I’ve had it on my list to make a video about for a while: how it saves us money, why it’s healthier how we store it, how we keep our bread fresh after it is made, etc… why in the name of bacon would I store such a GIANT thing in my kitchen!?!?
So cheers to carbs and how to make your bread-maker count!
Let me know your 2 cents. Do you have a bread machine? Do you use it? I would love to know your favorite recipes if you do!
Wanted to share this quick life-hack… ah the things we discovery accidentally that make all the difference.
Where did I get the bag mentioned in this video? It came with my travel tubes (which I also ADORE by the way…you can find out more why here). But save that bag, y’all!
I firmly believe EVERY ROOM in your house needs something alive and green. Plants add beauty and elegance to your decor…and they also can have health benefits (more info on that here). While I love them, I simultaneously hate plants because I always manage make them look ugly over time. Too much water, too little water, or sometimes I think they are out to spite me. LOL!
And then I think to myself, “Why invest in plants when I am just going to kill them?”
But, over the years of owning many kinds of greenery, there are TWO types of plants that I have had really good luck with and I hope you will, too. I am not an expert or a pro at plant care, but I ran this by a few friends who are really (REALLY) into gardening and they responded with a resounding YES to these babies, too….
Sweetheart Vine or Heart Leaf Philodendron (Philodendron Scandens)
ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamifolia)
Let me explain why I love them so much and why (with minimal maintenance we have been able to keep them alive for 6+ years!)
A simple and easy way to turn your bedside table into a charging station for your gadget. Oh, and not to mention it’s CHEAP!
