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$1 Grocery Organization….from Dollar Tree

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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!

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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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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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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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Restoration Hardware shelf for $8!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree

In this Dollar Tree DIY I show you an easy shelf inspired by the high-end Restoration Hardware shelf you can make for just $8.  Hope you enjoy!
Supplies:
1x4x24 Pine
1x6x24 Pine
Wood Glue
Clamps
Gorilla Glue
Screws (and drywall anchors if necessary)
Sharpie (optional)

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Watch this space as I will soon be posting a new video on how to make a vanity suite in my new bathroom that has recently been fitted by my local plumber, if you need a plumber click this link https://www.fixitrightplumbing.com.au/plumber-narre-warren/ and start your own bathroom makeover today.

Amazing Dollar Tree Organizers!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Organization

Dollar Tree has some great organizational supplies currently in stock and awesome cleaning finds.  Here are a smattering of my favorite items and how I use them to keep my looking great and organized.  Hope you enjoy this haul and a little hello from Carson at the end.  🙂

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High-End Dollar Tree DIYS + Giveaway

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree

Here are three simple DIYs using all Dollar Tree products.  I’ll share with you a DIY lantern using picture frames, a tiered succulent bowl, and elegant pillar candle holders that will make any mantle look complete.

mockup_w_white_logo-4I’m so excited that Keitha from The Bajan Texan is hosting this giveaway for a lucky subscribers.  Win a FREE Home Made Luxe box with a simple craft shipped to your door.

You can use the code DOITONADIME for 10% off your order

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Dollar Tree Garden Haul!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree

In this Spring 2016 haul, I share my FAVORITE tips & finds from the Dollar Tree for gardening (even if you live in an apartment or are renting).  Some of these items are so good I can’t believe they even sell them at DT!

If you are looking for some tips to attract humming birds to your garden, here are my favorites!

  • Place your humming bird feeder out when spring weather arrives and hummers migrate to your area (keep in mind southern regions of the US may have hummingbirds year round.)
  • Tie some bright red ribbon to your feeder to help attract them.
  • To ward off ants, add a little vegetable oil to your feeders hanger every week or so.
  • When you fill your feeder with nectar (see recipe below), be sure to tilt the feeder after filling so it goes into the bottom well.
  • Change water/nectar ever 4-7 days and clean with a mild soap and a toothbrush.  Change more frequently when hot.  Mold is harmful to hummers.
  • One you place out a feeder and notice hummers, you MUST keep out the feeder with fresh water during the entire season as this becomes their food source (and they will probably have a nest nearby).

 

Humming bird “nectar”
4 parts water
1 part white table sugar  (ONLY use table sugar.  Here’s why!)
(Store extra water in your fridge in mason jars for up to a week NEVER add red food dye to your feeder)

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