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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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BEST Dollar Tree Toy: Giant bubble maker!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Teaching

I’m a huge fan of the learning resources at the Dollar Tree, but I don’t usually buy toys.  However, when I spotted the giant bubble maker wand, I just had to pop it in my cart, and I’m so glad we did!  It’s just as good as the DIY version, and no DIY or much cost involved.  Here’s our review of this awesome product!  You definitely have to try it 🙂

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Fridge Organization & Easy Bulk Meal Ideas!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Organization, Recipes

Keeping your fridge organized and having quick and easy bulk meals are two things that can make your week a whole lot less hectic.  And honestly, I don’t have time for all the frills, so here’s how I keep it really simple.  These hacks and quick solutions keep us eating well and prevent us from wasting food.

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Fridge Organization Bulk Meals 3 3" x 5"

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Pottery Barn Decor from Dollar Store!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree

I get fired up about an awesome DIY, but I simultaneously loathe the majority of “crafting.”  Often times, there are just too many steps to create something worthwhile.  And half the time I end up with a pin-fail.  #notwinning  So, here are four inexpensive DIYS (that you can complete in under 10 minutes) that ANYONE can do.  Even if you don’t have a crafty bone in your body.  And they will still look amazing.

First I show you how to make the “Eagan” mirror, from Pottery Barn that retails for $300 for less than $30.  Then we’ll walk through how to make a beautiful Kate Spade- inspired gold vase, create inexpensive flower arrangements and plants from the Dollar Tree, and finally, a DIY burlap wreath.  All of these simple DIYs are $10 and under.  Yay for that!

 

Looking for more?  Here are more Pottery Barn Dupes and how to make a mirror planter!

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

Closet Organization Makeover!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization

Don’t know where to start on your organizing journey and feel overwhelmed?  Don’t have a lot of on money to spend? Have a small master closet?  This video is for YOU!   Let me take you through the ENTIRE process from start of finish of simple closet organizing ideas that you will love seeing every morning.  The best part is these systems aren’t novel.  They aren’t earth-shattering.  Just easy organizing ideas using what we already had on hand, a few simple solutions, and Dollar Tree products!

Want to see more start to finish organizing?  I recently collabed with What’s Up Moms to help Elle transform her space.  Check out her video on their blog!  Be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel for more content (they have almost reached 1 million subscribers!  YAY!)

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*NEW* Dollar Tree Organizers!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Organization

Here’s a HUGE haul of some new Dollar Tree organizers and more!  I know I just posted a Dollar Tree video, but this is time-sensitive as I know many of you are looking for these new bins for your organizing projects 🙂

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Check www.dollartree.com to order items by the case (they ship to the store)

Remember I’m all about finding a SYSTEM.  I love these cheap and gorgeous bins, but don’t forget about the system behind using them.  The most important part.  See more on that here.  Love you guys!

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Name Brands at Dollar Tree!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree

These are TWO HUGE Dollar Tree Hauls featuring some of my favorite name brand products and kid toys that I’m loving this month.  How can you go wrong when everything is just a buck?   These are my favorite ways to save your family money without sacrificing what you want and need.

Let’s start with my favorite name brands for everyone (and a few extras)…

You can save money at the Dollar Tree, too using IBOTTA!  It’s a free app that gives you instant cash back.

Here are some of my favorite deals for kids…

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