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Super Cheap Holiday Gift Ideas!

by Filed Under: Holiday, Online Deals

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Best of Dollar Tree for Christmas!

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Dollar Tree, Holiday

You asked for a shop with me video… so here it is!  Come shop at Dollar Tree for Christmas and I’ll show you some incredible scores for 2016.  I couldn’t believe some of the items they had– and I’m even more excited to show you how I use them around my home!

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

Dollar Tree Thanksgiving DIY

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

In this video I’ll show you how to make an easy floral centerpiece for fall for under $10 using all Dollar Tree products (and a few items from outside).  Plus, I’ll show you how it can become an elegant and meaningful centerpiece for Thanksgiving.  Since you always ask, this is my favorite chalk pen.

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

Dollar Tree Home Decor Ideas

by Filed Under: Decor & Furniture, Dollar Tree, Holiday, Online Deals

Here are cheap ways to decorate your room or home using all Dollar Tree products.  Many of you leave me messages saying that your dollar store doesn’t carry the items mine does (or they are always sold out by the time you get there), but these find are pretty much year-round staples (apart from the Calendar, but stores seem to have a lot of them), so hopefully they are doable and findable at your local store!

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DIY COASTERS
Mod Podge
For more durability, seal with acrylic spray (optional)

SHARPIE PLATES
Oil-based sharpies work best for this project
Plate Hangers

How to bake:
1.  Clean plate with rubbing alcohol
2.  Practice design on paper and then draw on mug.  Regular Sharpies don’t work as well.  Get an oil-based option. If you aren’t eating off of them, it doesn’t REALLY matter, but the oil-based will give you more longevity and be more true to color.
3.  Let FULLY dry (24-48 hours)
4. Put plates in a COOL OVEN and then turn on.  You want it to heat gradually.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
5.  Bake for 30 minutes to 1 hour.  Turn off the oven and let cool fully before removing.

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

Christmas Morning Vlog!

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Holiday

MERRY CHRISTMAS!  This is such a special time of year, and I really love editing this vlog, if not just to share our joy, but also as a time capsule and memory of Christmas morning.  These years pass by all too quickly..  I hope you enjoy our simple morning and sharing the joy of this day with us.  Wishing you happiness and fulfillment this year!

If you are interested in some of the gifts we gave and received this year, click the images below to learn more.  I’m seriously in love with our Amazon Echo
(my mom purchased this one for us, and it was such a surprise!).


Wishing you Christ’s love and peace this year!

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

Gift Wrapping Hacks!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Holiday

Here are two simple ways to wrap your gifts to create a pocket and your own gift bag!  Both take between 30 seconds and 1 minute to do (and the DIY gift bag will even save you money).  Merry Christmas and enjoy!

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

DIY Christmas Tree Cones | Cooking with Carson

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Holiday, Recipes

Gingerbread houses are a lot of work.  I mean seriously.  Who has time for this?    So we decided to get simple ice cream cones, frosting and some sprinkles and made these mini Christmas trees.  It’s the PERFECT toddler craft and couldn’t be easier.

Hope you give it a try!

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

11 Tips to an Organized Christmas

by Filed Under: Holiday, Organization

We aren’t perfect.  And our holiday isn’t effortless.  But here are a few things I do to make the process a little easier!

Christmas Gift ListQUICK AND SIMPLE TIPS

  1.  Have a Gift List to keep track of everything you spend and buy.  This keeps you organized and on budget.  Download my Christmas Gift List!
  2. Keep your receipts with your list.  I find it easiest to attach a manila envelope or pocket to my gift list.
  3. Use printable address labels to make sending holiday cards a breeze.  I have a template I update from year to year.  I love using clear address labels so pretty envelopes aren’t hidden.
  4.  Create a wrapping station in your home (it doesn’t have to be fancy) so everything is at ready-access.  Don’t forget scissors, tape and a pen!
  5. Have pull bins in closets that corral different types of trimmings.  It makes access really easy and putting everything away faster than ever.
  6. Creative wrapping paper storage.  Clear garment bags work great and so do big laundry baskets.
  7. Store wrapped gifts in a laundry basket (it makes it easy to transport on Christmas morning)
  8. Create a “Santa’s Workshop” by covering your work station with a blanket.  This has always worked for us!
  9. Organize stocking stuffers in mini caddys or dollar tree bins.  You can see what you have for everyone and keep shopping sales.
  10. Wrap in mini-bursts.  I usually do about 10 minutes per night leading up until Christmas, so I’m not stressed the days before the 25th.
  11. Create a favorites album of highlights on your phone and only import those pictures to an online recourse (like Shutterfly or Walmart) to print your yearly family album.  This is when we start getting ours ready!

I hope you enjoyed these quick tips!

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

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