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Do It On A Dime

How to keep an ALWAYS tidy room (kids’ edition!)

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization

Welcome to Carson’s big boy room!  These are my five favorite tips for simple and minimalist organization: how to keep your kids’ rooms and closets tidy.  Simple is best!  We hope you enjoy the budget-friendly room tour (and yes, the fish featured in this video is no longer with us…he passed of natural causes.  Now it’s Frank the fish.  We will have to show him soon.  Ha!)

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Closet system (actually cheaper than I mentioned, just above $100)

Chore chart

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

Get-Home Routine… our custom mudroom on a budget!

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

In this video I’ll share how we created a new mudroom space (when we had NO space to work with), how I organized it using Dollar Tree products, plus the simple ways we stay organized when we get home.  The total cost of this makeover was under $250 for everything (including Dollar Tree bins/labels…yes, they all came from the Dollar Store!)

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Flared Tri Hooks (these were installed using anchors right into the drywall)
Medium Drywall Anchors for install
Extra Large Shoe Mat (this is my favorite!)
Purple Canvas Bins: Dollar Tree
Brown Canvas Bins (A Size):  Recent find at Dollar Tree
Labels: Dollar Tree
Black Tray: Garage Sale
Silver Bowl: Goodwill
Paper Organizer
Receipt Holder: Dollar Tree

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

Photo credits: http://gallery.closetmaidmediakit.com/ProductPhotos/Do-It-Yourself/Enrtyway-and-Mudroom/

Motivation to Simplify!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Organization

In this quick-tip video, I share how one simple tip CHANGED how we view our home.  Motivation to get organized by simplifying.  Purposeful pruning.  Whether you are decluttering, purging, organizing, trying to find your minimalism balance, or just trying to make your home a place you love this video is for you.  Focus on dual purpose areas and having LESS: love your space even more! Simple systems.  Less worry.  P.S.  I think I scored big on the train table– here’s the retail price!

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

Photo credits:
http://blog.poppysoap.com/2013/02/04/30-day-challenge-to-drink-more-water/
https://www.etsy.com/listing/98321717/mason-jar-silverware-holders-with-hand
http://www.crafthubs.com/color-mason-jar-flower-bouquets/1726

FAST Meal-Planning on a Budget!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Online Deals, Organization, Recipes

In this video I share tips and ideas for fast and budget-friendly meal planning.  I’ll show you how I make choosing what to have for dinner fast and easy, how I plan my grocery shopping, and how I cut my prep/shopping time in HALF…and you can, too!

Use the code EZPICKUP for $10 off your first order from Walmart Online Grocery (it’s the best!)
$50 minimum order for coupon, code expires 2/28/17

Easy recipes here.

My Pinterest board


*Sponsored by Walmart.  I genuinely LOVE their FREE grocery pickup service, use it myself, and couldn’t recommend it more!  It’s changed the way we shop!

Budget Closet Organization Tips & Clothing Refresh!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Online Deals, Organization

In this video I share a closet tour and organization (how I did it on a tiny budget) and a wardrobe refresh of staple pieces to fill out my closet.  Organizing doesn’t have to cost a lot and neither does finding clothing you love.

Get 40% off your first order from thredUP! with the code DIME40. Save to up $50 here! (Applies to new customers only. Offer expires 5/31/17).

This video is sponsored by thredUP!  You guys know how much I genuinely love and wholeheartedly recommend them, so I’m really grateful for this partnership!

Five Organizing Secrets for Kids’ Toys (Playroom Tour!)

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Organization

I wish I could say that general awesomeness led to our playroom and toys being organized.  HA!  Nope, definitely not that!  The truth is, it’s because we have few toys to worry about, our systems are simple, but our kids rarely get bored.  Here’s the secret-sauce to how to organize a playroom or your kids’ toys… and do it all on a budget.  I hope you enjoy these five simple tips to managing your playroom clutter.  Check out Elle’s video (The Lindquists) here.

⭐️TOYS & PRODUCTS MENTIONED ⭐️
While many of these items I found second hand or for a deal, here are all of the items mentioned in case you want to know where to find them!

Organizing Tubs for Toy Rotation

Cube Organizer: Costco (I believe it was $114, which is a great deal considering it comes with all the bins and they are AMAZING quality)

Giant Bricks (these are AMAZING and worth every penny!)

Wooden Climber

Trampoline

Wooden food

Coloring Table: IKEA

Baby Piano (Owen LOVES this thing!  Converts from a kick mat to a sit up piano)

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

Best Dollar Tree Kitchen Hacks for your Spice Drawer! (Must see!)

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

In this video, I share two ridiculously easy DIYs for how to organize your spices in a drawer or cabinet.  All supplies (everything!) is under $5 and you do complete in less than 15 minutes.

Best deal on a Hot Glue Gun (that fits Dollar Tree glue sticks!)

For comparison…
$40 spice rack organizer
$13 turntable

*This is not a sponsored post.  Links contain affiliates.*

Craft Closet and Kid Organization (no stress!)

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Online Deals, Organization

In this video I share how to organize your craft room or craft closet using budget containers and shoe organizers.  I also share two quick ideas to simplify life with kids: how to organize a kids’ drawer in your kitchen and how to make your kids’ closet a no folding system.

Check out Hollar here!
Your first order ships FREE and all orders over $25 ships FREE!

Hollar iOS App
Hollar Android App

*Sponsored by Hollar, the online dollar store.  And my total jam when it comes to organizing!  All opinions are always genuine and my own.*

Budget Laundry Routine!

by Filed Under: Cleaning, Money Saving, Organization

In this video I share my budget and natural laundry routine with you!  Plus I show you how we organize our laundry room and make sure to get all the of the laundry done perfectly.  Or just done.  Or mostly done most of the time 😉  Ha!  Enjoy 🙂

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

**Crystal Wash Detergent Free Laundry Balls (20% off)
I’ve been using these for 1.5 years.  Here’s tips to maximize their effectiveness that I have found when working with them (lots of you saw my old video and asked for an update!)
– Wash with hot water when possible
– Do not overfill load (this causes the balls not to have proper agitation of clothes)
– Just like any load, spot treat major stains first using a baking soda and hydrogen peroxide paste)
– Let dry in the sun for the day once every 30 days
– Great on musty towels!

Greenshield Organic Laundry Detergent
We use this on sheets and comforters.  The Costco bottle is the most economical and lasts a long time.

**Dryer Balls
We LOVE these.  You can also use tennis balls. We don’t because it is loud and the kids’ rooms are right next to the laundry room.

**Laundry Drying Rack

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

Cheap clothes & being on TV!

by Filed Under: Money Saving

In this video, I share some crazy good deals from online consignment thredUP and behind the scenes of my segment on Charlotte Today.  thredUP is offering DoItOnADime fans a special discount of 40% off your first order order!  Enter the promo code DIME40.  Save to up $50. Applies to new customers only. Offer expires 2/28/17).

Want to see my full feature on Charlotte today?  You can find it here!

*Sponsored by thredUP.  I LOVE consigning!  These prices are unbeatable (especially with the coupon codes).  I use and love their site for myself and kids.*

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