We recently updated Carson’s room to be toddler friendly! But we had to do it on a tiny budget. Here are some creative solutions we used to stay organized…and it requires minimal work from me. No folding? Yes, please!
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Hey, y’all! Labor Day weekend is my favorite time to get my shop on. We had a busy weekend, and I vlogged over two days. Whew! I would love you to join me for a day in the life vlog and a shopping adventure. Want more? Click here to see the other vlog!
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Like the Pottery Barn look but at a Dollar Tree price? Using just $5, beveled mini-mirrors from the dollar store, and some hot glue, you can create beautiful planters for your home!
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Organizing the kitchen can seem like a daunting and expensive task. Here’s how, using less than $10, I organized our baking cabinet above the stove.
My biggest secrets when organizing are to…
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Baby wipes are expensive. And loaded with tons of ingredients you can’t pronounce. Carson gets diaper rash very, very easily (it’s insane), and even though he is potty trained, he still wears diapers for naps and bed-time, and we still used wipes after going potty!
I wish I would have found a recipe I loved sooner. There are lots of options out there (many use baby shampoo and oil), but the proportions are all wrong and they leave a residue on your skin.
After some research and experimenting, we found wipes we LOVE and won’t be switching to store-bought any time soon. Besides, you won’t believe the money you save. Just one container of these wipes uses around $1 of ingredients, and considering you pay $4 at the store for the same amount, I’d say that’s a pretty killer savings.
P R O D U C T S U S E D:
Storage Containers (also BPA free)
Fiora Paper Towels
Burt’s Bees Shampoo (natural ingredients, tear free and safe for babies)
Burt’s Bees Body Oil (all natural and safe for babies)
Coconut Oil
Distilled Water
M E A S U R E M E N T S:
1/2 paper towel roll in a 64oz container
1 Tbs. coconut oil
1 squirt baby shampoo
1 squirt baby oil
2 cups distilled water
Combine coconut oil and liquid ingredients (make sure water is warm). Pour over 1/2 a paper towel roll (cut with a non-serrated knife). Remove center roll and pull out wipes from the center. Squish roll down using the lid. Keep sealed for up to 2 weeks.
Let me know if you give this easy recipe a try!
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Can you believe this jar is $11 from Vitacost? Crazy!
For the price the grocery store charges for almond butter, you should be cracking open a can of liquid gold. Or at the very least prime rib. The cost is outrageous. Almond butter can run you $8-$9 PER SMALL JAR. I can’t think of another explanation other than it’s the health-food industry capitalizing on a “trendy” food with a lot of added health benefits. And considering how fast we go through it in our house, I was really excited to discover how easy it was to make your own.
Almond butter is loaded with vitamins and minerals and is great for your health. Peanutbutter is good for you, too (has lots of protein), but isn’t good to be consumed in mass quantities…especially if you have the 24-7-PB&J-requesting-kid. It’s so easy to switch it up with some almond butter with ZERO preservatives and keep your family eating healthful, varied foods on a budget!
Process the almonds for 10-15 minutes (stirring occasionally with a spatula) until smooth and creamy like peanut-butter. Store in mason jars in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. We love to label ours with dissolveable labels.
I hope you give this easy recipe a try. Carson and I will show you how simple it really is!
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It’s back to school season! Where has the time gone? Lots of you ask to see teacher organization videos, and while I don’t have a classroom (I am a “floating” teacher), I wanted to shared with you my two favorite teacher systems for staying organized!
In this video I share with you some of my favorite back to school tips, best Dollar Tree finds for teachers, what to do with absent work (and how to keep it organized) and my teacher work-bag. These are my school staples, and you’ll see why I love them so much.
Even if you aren’t a teacher, I hope you find these tips helpful!
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Finding creative ways to eat healthfully doesn’t have to be time-consuming or stressful. Zucchini pizza is one of our family favorites, and it’s so simple to make!
We love gardening, and even if you don’t have a garden, zucchini and tomatoes are in season so this meal is doubly inexpensive. You can find the original recipe and cooking instructions here.
And here’s an easy step-by-step tutorial:
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Dollar Tree started selling silicone oven mitts this year, and while I don’t find they work well for repelling heat, they make AMAZING makeup brush cleaners!
Here’s how to get your brushes clean for $1…not $40 like some companies are charging!
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I know we all have diaper boxes or Amazon boxes sitting in the recycle bin. Why not take some jute twine and a little hot glue and make them over to create a classic organizer. It’s so easy and is pennies on the dollar compared to expensive rope organizing boxes. Hope you give this simple craft a try!
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