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Cheap and FREE Packing Hacks!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Organization

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Wherever you are headed this summer, don’t let the cost of getting there break the bank.  Here are five easy ways to pack for your next trip, and EVERYTHING featured in this video is from the Dollar Tree or FREE!  Fast, cheap and EASY tips to make packing for your next adventure super organized.

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

 

HUGE Dollar Tree Back to School Haul & Giveaway!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization

Back to school suppliesYou asked… so here it is!  Back to school supplies are already out in full force at Dollar Tree.  To get your kids ready for this school year (or just fulfill your own office-supply loving desires) here are my favorite finds of 2016.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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*This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are genuinely my own.  Giveaway ends August 10th, 2016 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.  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, 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.*

TARGET HAUL & HACKS | Organization and more

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

folders from targetBullseye’s Playground at Target (the $5 and under section right when you walk in the store) has TONS of great items for this back to school season.  The kids’ supplies, teacher gear, and dorm essentials are all ROCKIN’ this year.  Here are two videos showcasing some of my favorite organizers and toddler learning materials.  Everything is $5 and UNDER.  Score!

Hope you enjoy!

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

Dollar Tree Hack | Mason Jar Luminaries

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

Mason Jar LuminariesLooking for an elegant way to spruce up your back patio or decorate for an event?  Here’s a a quick Dollar Tree Hack for making Solar Light Lanterns.  The glow is beautiful!

P.S.  If you are having trouble finding solar lights at your Dollar Tree right now, check the garden section at Walmart!  They are 98 cents 🙂

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

$1 Grocery Organization….from Dollar Tree

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree

Grab Bags (like from the infomercial!) retail for $15, (although you can find them on Amazon for about $7) but Dollar Tree just started carrying them.  Two for $1!  This is an incredible score and they will help your shopping happen without a hitch.  Word to the wise: this product will fly (FLY!) off the shelves.

Dollar Tree first tarted carrying Grab Bags in late June of this year, and recently new shipments are coming into stores.  Our store didn’t even have them out of the boxes, yet (we had to ask them to bring out the newest shipment and open for us).  We you do go to look for them, they will be in a display right by the entrance.  Check your local Dollar Tree…and FAST!

Can’t find Grab Bags at your store?  I’ve got ya covered!  Five of you will be winning a grab bag box of your very own.  I’ll ship anywhere.  Love you guys!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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*This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are genuinely my own.  Links contain affiliates.  Giveaway ends July 16th, 2016 at 12:00 am EST.  Open internationally.  Five (5) winners will be chosen.  Entrants may only win once.  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.  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, 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.*

Dollar Tree Gift Packs | Perfect for weddings, showers, and housewarming

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

Are you headed to a shower, wedding, or need a housewarming gift that isn’t tacky or corny?  Don’t have a lot to spend?  Then this video is for you.  The first gift rings in at just $9 and the second is under $15.  These are so easy to put together and something the recipient will love (basically the best of Dollar Tree!)

CLEANING CLOTHS FROM DOLLAR TREE:

* Microfiber Cloths: great for dusting and cleaning stainless steel/appliances.  Dust and polish most surfaces as they are lint free.  Use wet or dry.

* Dish Towels: Great for anything, especially scrubbing and deep cleaning (you can never have enough).  The red ones are pretty enough to keep out, we save the white ones for the grimy stuff!

* Clean Life Multi-Purpose Cleaning Cloths: Ideal for wood, glass, leather, electronics, and auto.  Use wet or dry.  (These are also made from recycled materials)

* Reusable Wipes (blue): Ideal for cleaning countertops, dusting, dishes, and windows.  Wash and use over and over!  Always hang dry.

*Super Absorbent Kitchen Wipes: For versatile cleaning.  Extremely absorbent.  Can be used dry or wet for washing, absorbing liquids, or for dusting and general cleaning.

COUNTERTOP CLEANING SPRAY:
50/50 Water Vinegar Mix
10-12 drops of essential oil

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

DOLLAR TREE HACKS!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree

Hi, all!  It’s the unofficial start of summer, and I want to share some quick Dollar Tree hacks!  I’ll show you how to make a DIY infinity scarf, how to haul beach toys, how to store paper plates and picnic items, and a simple way to keep your gym bag (or any bag!) smelling great!

P.S.  You can also find Heat n Bond tape here!

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

Dollar Tree Dinosaur Birthday Party!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Teaching

In this video I share ideas to plan a birthday party from Dollar Tree!  Carson is turning 3…ah!  Being 9 months pregnant, I was so fortunate that my mom planned this entire party and we just got to show up and enjoy.  She did a great job creating a fun-packed afternoon using dollar store supplies.  Hope you enjoy, too!

OTHER ITEMS MENTIONED
*Dinosaur Cups (she splurged, yikes mom!)
*Dinosaur Balloons

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Complete kitchen organization makeover!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Organization

Lots of kitchen organizing ideas on a Dollar Store budget!  Many of you ask where to start organizing, especially when your kitchen feels overwhelmed.  I love this kitchen because it is multipurpose and in an older home.  You don’t need a brand new kitchen to love your space.  Here is how I took some disaster areas and made them super functional.  Easy tricks and tips anyone can use 🙂

This is my label maker that is a great price and I LOVE!

  1. DON’T GET STUCK IN A RUT–  Putting things back where you always put them is easy, but it isn’t always efficient.  Assess what you have by removing EVERYTHING and making sure you’ve truly found the best location for your items.  This will help you consolidate, too.  Time to get rid of multiple can openers! 😉
  2. DESIGNATE DRAWERS– Shop the Dollar Store for bins and create systems
  3. PRACTICE WITH BINS– See how the bins will fit in the space with nothing in them.  This will allow you to maximize the area and move as quickly as possible.
  4. DON’T OVER-STUFF!– Keep your bins simple.  There should be only 1 (maybe 2) types of items per bin and there should be at least 20% free space in each area.  It will help it stay organized.
  5. LABEL EVERYTHING–  This seems like overkill.  But I PROMISE it’s not in the kitchen.  This will help it stay organized no matter who empties the dishwasher.  Here is my label maker!
  6. LAYER BINS-Especially in high up or deep areas.  Pull out what’s in front to access what’s in the back.
  7. KEEP TUPPERWARE IN TWO SEPARATE BINS– One for the base and one for the lids.  Purge containers without matches.  Hello, organization!
  8. KEEP IT SIMPLE ON YOUR EYE– Especially in large zones like pots and pans.  The less your mind is fighting to see the better.
  9. UTILIZE THE DOOR SPACE–  I use Dollar Store command hooks to hand low profile items on the inside of cabinet doors.
  10. DOLLAR STORE BIN FOR SPICES–  These are easy to pull out and put away, and this system rarely gets messy, no matter how many people use it!
  11. ORGANIZED DOESN’T MEAN NEW–  Pinterest teaches use that pretty, new things are organized.  This is NOT true.  You don’t need a new home to love your space.
  12. GIVE SPECIALTY ITEMS A SPECIALTY HOME–  Kids’ sippy cups are so annoying!  Give things that take over a designated area so they stop ruling the kitchen.

I hope you found these tips helpful and enjoyed the video!

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

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