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Do It On A Dime

Dollar Tree Fall shop with me (DIY included!)

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

Hey Do It On A Dimers! In this shopping vlog, come shop with me at Dollar Tree! If you want to find the best new fall finds (before everything sells out for 2017) you’ve got to go EARLY. Probably when you are still wearing your summer clothes. In this store tour, come with Carson and I, and we’ll show you fall flowers, signs, pumpkins, ribbon, Halloween decor, new candles, quick tips, and two easy Farmhouse decor DIYs. I decorated two spaces in my home at the end of this vlog. I’m totally jumping on the Magnolia, Fixer Upper, Chip and Joanna bandwagon. Like the rest of the world. And I’m SURE I’m not doing it “right” I’m just doing what I love and telling our story. I love the rustic bucket I created with some simple chalk paint and a Dollar Tree organizing bin. It’s only August, but I’m ready for fall and all things pumpkin spice! I hope you enjoy!

 

 


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

Adventures in Michigan (Part 2)- Christmas in July!

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Holiday

Welcome to part 2 of our vacation vlog to Michigan! We celebrated Christmas in July at the lake house my in-laws rented. Come see the festivities! Boating, swimming, playing, and getting squirted in the face by a toilet (literally!). It wasn’t all roses (Owen got pretty sick) but we had an amazing adventure we won’t soon forget.

Watch part 1 of our adventures in Michigan!
Here’s the toilet game ?

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

Dollar Tree DIY Wreath Tutorial for Dummies!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Holiday

Ever go to make a wreath DIY and find its WAY to complicated, expensive and takes far too much time?  Yeah, me too.  In this Dollar Tree vlog, I’ll show you two simple wreath DIYs that take under 15 minutes and cost under $15.  Perfect for Easter and Spring!

SUPPLIES:
$6 DECO MESH WREATH
Wreath form
2.5 Rolls of Decorative Mesh (they have lot of options and colors)
Egg picks
Ribbon (decorative and hanging ribbon)
Pipe Cleaners cut in half

$15 FLOWER WREATH
Wreath form
13 flower sprigs (all matching)
Floral wire

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

Cook with Carson Valentine’s Cookies (Grandma’s Recipe!)

by Filed Under: Holiday, Recipes

In this episode of #cookingwithcarson, Carson makes Valentine’s day cookies using his great grandmother’s beloved recipe..including the amazing frosting (just three ingredients!)

?GREAT GRANDMA’S VALENTINE’S COOKIE RECIPE:
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Beat ingredients and stir in flour gradually.  Chill dough covered in the fridge for 20 minutes and cool to touch.  Roll onto a lightly floured surface to desired thickness and cut into shapes.  Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes for standard cookies.  Our silicon baking mat (these are bomb!)

?BEST HOME-MADE FROSTING RECIPE:
About 1 cup of powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter
Splash of milk
(Food coloring optional)

Add melted butter and milk to powdered sugar.  Stir to combine until forms a slightly runny glaze.  Keep adding powdered sugar to reach your desired thickness.  Stir in food coloring (we used 13 drops red to achieve the pink color).

Store cookies refrigerated in a single layer with wax paper between to protect sprinkles and decorations.  We love them decorated with cinnamon candies!

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Spend Christmas Day with us! (Vlog)

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Holiday

Merry Christmas! In this special vlog, join us on Christmas morning as we open presents, make breakfast, and share our traditions with you. It’s baby Owen’s first Christmas, too! God bless you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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After Christmas Organizing & Cleaning Routine!

by Filed Under: Holiday, Organization

In this video I share tips for cleaning & organizing routine after the holidays to get the house back to refreshed and ready for the new year.  I share how to organize and store ornaments, Christmas lights, how we keep our decor in check, and how I clean up (including all the GLITTER ha!)  When you do put away your holiday decor?  I’m all about getting it done before the new year.  Have any tips to share?  I would love to hear them!

Budget friendly (and highly rated!) Christmas tree bag.

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Organize your guest room!

by Filed Under: Holiday, Organization

With Christmas coming this week, I wanted to share my favorite tips for preparing a guest room on a budget.  These are quick tips (all take minutes or seconds to prepare) with big impact.  Enjoy time with your family!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
Mattress Topper (very good deal right now!)
Luggage rack
Our new headboard

RECIPE FOR MUSTY TOWELS:
Sprinkle 1/3 cup of baking soda into drum/on towels
Add 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar to fabric softener well (or during the rinse cycle if an older machine)
Wash on hot
The vinegar acts as a softener and the baking soda neutralizes odors.  It seems counterproductive, but many times towels smell because of soap build up in them.  You will LOVE how neutral they smell after this treatment.  Add essential oil to the load if you wish.

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

Dollar Tree DIY Christmas Pillows | Easy How-To

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

In this video I share how to make soft, fuzzy holiday pillows using Dollar Tree products!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
Tree template

My hot glue gun (this also works with the Dollar Tree glue sticks)

Heat Bond Tape (this is the best stuff if you don’t use hot glue and can’t sew!)

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New House Tour for Christmas!

by Filed Under: Decor & Furniture, Holiday, Money Saving

Come tour the downstairs of our new house (plus see a Christmas decor tour for 2016!). I’m excited to be able to share our new place with you and can’t wait for all the organizing videos to come!

PRODUCT LINKS:
Ornament pack
Christmas Train
White living room rug
Stocking Holders (great for kids so they don’t fall on them!)
Office Chairs (always bring a Coupon to World Market!)
Storage Ottoman (we stacked with a 10% off coupon mailer)

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DIY Dollar Tree Gift Ideas | $5 and Under!

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

These quick and budget friendly gift ideas (all from Dollar Tree) are perfect for neighbors, teachers, and hostess gifts. Check out Megan’s video here.

DIY SUGAR SCRUB:
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil (or olive oil)
1 tsp. vitamin E (you can just break apart the capsule pills if that’s all you have!)
1 tsp. Vanilla extract

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