DOLLAR TREE ORGANIZERS… my faves <3

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization

I HAD to get this video up because if you need organizing products NOW is the time to get to Dollar Tree.  I was there today with Carson and holy bananas, it was beautiful in all its gloriousness.  Ahhhhhh (that is the sound of angels singing a sweet melody)….

IMG_5687Sad fact is in a few days time this area will look like a disaster and there will be nothing left.

Hit up the WHITE items this year, get your labels, and get cracking on those organizing products.  And don’t forget to send me pictures.  I love that.

Here’s what I did this week to help out my mom and her new place.

Also, have you entered in my Dollar Tree Giveaway, yet?  Make sure you do! <3

Also, take a look at our Linen Closet for even more ideas (this video is a bit older, but all the systems are the same!)

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

Cheap and FREE Christmas fun…for families!

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

Three quick tips that saves us money for the holidays…but still keep it fun 🙂  Hope you enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends!!

You can make your own personalized video from Santa at www.portablenorthpole.com.  I’m not sponsored…it’s just FREE and cool so I wanted to share! 🙂  A huge thank you to Braylynn for sharing with me.  Thanks, girl!

Classroom Organization Ideas!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Organization, Teaching

I’ve been a teacher for 8 years.  Sometimes it’s hard to wrap my brain around that…or maybe I just want to feel younger than I am.  HA!  I am so, so blessed <3 I know the Lord placed this calling on my life, and I am so fortunate to work alongside some pretty incredible people and kiddos.  THANK YOU, TEACHERS for all you do! 🙂  Public school, private school, homeschool mommas.  We need strong people like you to lift up our communities.  You inspire the future.

Here are a few quick tips of ways I love to organize my classroom…some of these ideas you can even use in your house, too!

P.S. Only a squillion of you have asked to see my classroom at school.  I actually don’t have my own room, I teach off of a cart and float around the building (yay Spanish class!), but I did have my own room for 6+ years.  So I know these tips can hack it in a room full of energetic kiddos 😉

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$1 HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS | 2014

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Holiday, Money Saving

Annie’s Simple Life invited me to participate in this collab video to share some easy holiday gift ideas that don’t break the bank.  How nerdy is it that I get giddy when I see these types of videos pop up in my subscription feed?  They never get old!

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One element that always guides my gift-crafting is: would I like to receive this gift?  Sometimes “cheap” has the assumption of “tacky.”  These are two gifts that we love and use at home, and they are extremely budget-conscious.  Enjoy!

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Holiday Aroma

 Holiday Aroma Recipe:

One Orange, One lemon, 3 Cinnamon sticks, 1 Tablespoon Whole Cloves, 1 teaspoon Nutmeg

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Baby Jesus DIY Nut Ornament!

P.S.  Don’t forget to check out my Halloween vlog if you missed it!

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Small ways to eat healthier and save money: BREAD MACHINE TUTORIAL

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Money Saving, Online Deals, Recipes

It’s fall, so a bread-themed post is more than appropriate and probably long overdue.

I’ve wanted to share a bit about our breadmaker.  I’ve talked about it in passing in numerous vlogs, and I’ve had a fair number of comments asking to hear more about our Sunbeam.  I’ve had it on my list to make a video about for a while: how it saves us money, why it’s healthier how we store it, how we keep our bread fresh after it is made, etc… why in the name of bacon would I store such a GIANT thing in my kitchen!?!?

So cheers to carbs and how to make your bread-maker count!

Let me know your 2 cents.  Do you have a bread machine?  Do you use it?  I would love to know your favorite recipes if you do!

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DOLLAR TREE K-CUPS REVIEW!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Online Deals, Recipes

I stumbled upon reusable K-Cups at Dollar Tree.  There are these guys: Brew and Save Refillable Single-cup that retail for 5x the price (and they are the “cheap” ones!)  So when I saw them at DT, I knew I had to give them a whirl…er…brew 😉

I use a Keurig Mini.  They are affordable, compact, and do just as good of a job.  Plus, I think the maintenance is pretty easy for them.

Here are my thoughts…

Flash back to this video where I give even more tips for saving money with a Keurig (wow…I can’t believe I made this so long ago!  The good news is all my tips are still applicable.)

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Best Ikea Organizers: Under $10!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Organization

Organizing without Dollar Tree IS possible (I know lots of my international subscribers are jealous of budget finds in the US).  I wanted to make this video to show you some of my favorite IKEA organizers.  Nope, this is not a sponsored video.  I bought everything with my own dollas…very unfortunately. 😉


One common trend among all these items is the color white.  White = clean = crisp = a feeling of high-end (even if you didn’t spend a lot).  So here are my faves.

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MINI HOUSE TOUR & DOLLAR TREE FALL DECOR

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

It’s fall y’all!

Here’s how I decorate our house for fall and a mini tour of our downstairs (plus some updates in our master bedroom).  I love seeing how others are updating their homes and touring around houses.  Does that make me weird?

You can find the FREE PRINTABLE here:

Here’s our new bedding.  It’s out of stock at Macy’s (boo!), and the sale is over, but you can find it here, for a pretty decent price.  (I always Google for current coupon codes, too to maximize my savings)

Here’s how to make the DIY Mummies:

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MY NO-FAIL ORGANIZING PROCESS…using Dollar Tree products!

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

I get messages daily from so many of you.  Some of you send me pictures, some of you write me notes, and some of you are just asking advice about your new apartment, home, or space.

Some days I wish I could teleport to your house and help you organize your space (it seriously does bring me so much joy), but I don’t have the time to personally help everybody.  So I wanted to make this video about what I do when I approach a space (since it applies to virtually any area I am trying to organize).  My process…and how I do it on a budget.  It’s not rocket science, but they are simple tricks that really are no-fail.

Besides, who knows your home and needs better than you?  You are smart and you are creative!  Seeing others organize always motivates me to think about my own space.  And that’s the goal of this video. 🙂

Looking for under the shelf organizer featured in this video?  They are less than $10.  Any time I can find a quality organizing product for less than $10, I’m a happy camper.  (I wish Dollar Tree had a product like this…they need to get one!)

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