Dollar Tree DIY Bath Bombs!

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

Hey guys! In this episode of Cooking with Carson we are showing you how to make DIY Dollar Tree Bath Bombs! These are similar to the expensive bath bombs you can find at Lush and the more reasonably priced ones you can buy online from amorbathbombs.com, but Carson makes them for a fraction of the price using Dollar Tree supplies. How fun is this DIY for Halloween? We had so much fun making these. I think these would make great Christmas gifts, too. (Each bath bomb is less than $1!)

Lush Dupe Bath Bomb Recipe
Dollar Tree Molds and/or Dollar Tree Clear Christmas Ornaments
1/2 cup Dollar Tree Epsom Salt
1 cup Baking Soda
*1/2 cup Citric Acid (you can find at Walmart in the Ball canning section or here)
2-3 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. water
Dollar Tree food coloring
15 drops essential oil (optional, especially if you have scented Epsom salt)

Mix dry ingredients until well incorporated. Mix wet ingredients and SLOWLY add to dry ingredients. Press firmly and compactly into molds and let dry overnight.

*Note: If you don’t have Citric Acid or want this to be a 100% Dollar Tree DIY, you can add 1/4 cup cream of tartar and 1/2 cup cornstarch in place of the citric acid. However, these will NOT have the same bath bomb fizz!

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

Cozy Fall Ideas and DIYS

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

FINALLY! It feels like fall around here! This weekend we had weather in the 60s with a light breeze and it really got me in the fall and decorating mood. In this video, shop with me and see what’s new at Dollar Tree for fall/Halloween 2017. I’ll share with you my favorite tips to make your home smell great, easy and inexpensive decor ideas from Dollar Tree and Hobby Lobby, and a free printable!

FREE FALL BUCKET LIST PRINTABLE

World’s BEST fall candles:
Yankee Pumpkin Pie
Nature’s Wick Pumpkin Nutmeg

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

DOLLAR TREE SHOP WITH ME! Halloween Jackpot and DIY Ideas!

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

It’s another Dollar Tree Shop with me jackpot video! Come shopping with me for fall and Halloween decor at Dollar Tree. I share the AMAZING finds for 2017. The ghosts, outdoor decor, kids’ costumes, and wreath making supplies are top notch this year (I also include some footage of how I made my wreath). There’s tons of new finds, too like succulent bowls, decorative vase filler, Littlest Pet Shop and Starwars toys, and more. I hope you enjoy! What are you going to be for Halloween this year?

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

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!

 

 


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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 ?

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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

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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!

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

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.*