Dollar Tree Haul | New Products!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization

Happy Father’s Day, y’all!  (P.S.  If you want to see our Happy Father’s Day Video, click here!)

I wanted to share a haul from Dollar Tree of some brand new organizing products and a few items that I’ve never seen before that are definitely worth a mention!

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

Dollar Tree Birthday Party! | Movie Cars

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Teaching

Carson’s Birthday 2nd birthday had a small budget.  $20 for decor, and $70 for all the food with a guest list of 20 people.  Shopping at the Dollar Tree (and Costco) we stayed within our budget and made a super special day for him.  He loves Movie Cars!  Here’s how I did it and a few photos from the party:

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Happy Birthday, ‘lil man!

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Dollar Tree Organizing Makeover!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Organization

IMG_1586Having multi-use spaces in your home poses a challenge for effective organizing.  But, just because you have a small home doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice spaces feeling open and organized.  A friend of mine has a pantry/laundry room combination in her kitchen.  Trying to combine two very different areas, she felt overwhelmed.  She was trying to hide food in the cupboards, in the laundry room, wherever she could squeeze in space!  But, she never felt like things were easy to access, and she wanted a system in place.

Here was the space before:

Screen Shot 2015-06-11 at 9.36.39 AM Really, she just needed a way to contain everything she was using and to think outside the box when organizing.  Sometimes we are so used to having things one particular way that we don’t take time to think if that zone is really the most effective use of space.

In a trip to the Dollar Tree and the Dollar Spot at Target, everything was completed for right around $30.  No kidding.  Here is the after:

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Check out the video to see the secrets behind some of these systems!


 

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Easy Salad in a Jar | Organized Lunches!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Organization, Recipes

Making lunches can be a pain (I mean really…we have to do it EVERY DAY??), and making healthy choices is even more time consuming.  Washing, cutting, peeling, prepping.  That’s why I’m loving my salad in a jar.  They are so easy to prep at the beginning of the week, so you can eat healthfully all week long but not have to worry about the time commitment.

Here is how I prepare and serve them along with my favorite home-made Italian Dressing.

 Italian Dressing

  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • (Red pepper flakes for a little kick…my favorite part!)

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May 2015 Favorites!

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Dollar Tree

I don’t typically share favorites videos, but these are some products and random odds and ends I’ve been wanting to feature that I’m enjoying (but don’t necessarily warrant a whole video).

1)  Simple Human Automatic Soap Dispenser  This thing is the bomb!  Charlie got it for me for mother’s day, and after using it for a while, I can’t help but think about all the germs I avoid spreading by not touching a dispenser.
2)  La Croix Sparkling Water.  Since filming, I’m now branching out and trying other flavors.  They are all no calorie, no artificial flavors or sweeteners, no sugar fizzy water drinks.  But it feels like you are cheating and drinking a soda….or a “pop” if you are from the midwest.  Ha!

3)  Barilla Penne Pasta with Veggies.  These are SO good, and it makes you wonder how they sneak the veggies in there.  Fun fact, you can actually smell the veggies as the pasta cooks!

4)  Red Lipstick:#7 “The Best Red” by Milani.  I’ve worn this glamorous, yet some how very every-day, lip-color in most of my videos!

5)  Dollar Tree Mason Jar products: You can’t go wrong with these!  (More to be featured in an upcoming video!)

6)  Dollar Tree “Washi” tape.  I use this all over my house and I organize it in a Dollar Tree acrylic organizer (another one of my faves).

7)  Peonies.  They are so beautiful.  Probably one of my favorite flowers, and I love to cut them and bring them inside.


8)  Jesus Storybook Bible.  I love this children’s Bible.  It is beautifully written, intentional, and one of the best I have ever seen!

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Dollar Store Furniture and Decor

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

There are a couple main player in my eyes in the Dollar Store game: Dollar Tree (where everything is $1), Family Dollar (where things are more than a Dollar, but still very inexpensive).

Here are some of my favorite organizational and decor products in recent weeks from these two stores.  Easy, inexpensive, functional, AND beautiful!  What more could you ask for?

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Dollar Tree Shopping Vlog

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree

You have been asking for longer videos!  Here is a tour around my Dollar Tree, and some find that are worth checking out and a haul of what I picked up!

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