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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.

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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.

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Super Cheap Holiday Gift Ideas!

by Filed Under: Holiday, Online Deals

Holiday gift ideas for him, her, and kids–everything between $2 and $10–and everything is high quality.
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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.*

How to make money decluttering!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Online Deals, Organization

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Example of a picture collage to sell your item quickly!

Have lots of STUFF hanging around your home?  Taking the first step of decluttering and getting rid of the excess is the single best way to help you get organized.  Studies prove it!

Donating is great because it supports your local community and offers tax benefits, but many times you can make extra cash for your family selling what you don’t to someone else who CAN use it.  Garage sales are a LOT of work, so here’s how I make money decluttering.  I’ll show you how I use social media and VarageSale to make sales, how to make your posting stand out, and what sells well.  I’ve sold over $100 worth of “junk” this month along and it feels so good!

Looking to sell on VarageSale?  Download the apps (they are completely free to download and use!)

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You can also check out my friend Jen’s social media “store” if you are in the greater Charlotte, NC area: Jen’s Facebook / Distressed Dragonfly Designs

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*Thanks to VarageSale for Sponsoring this post.  All opinions are my own.  I’ve made hundreds of dollars for my family using this app so I was really excited to partner with them!  Decluttering statistics source.*

Quick Father’s Day Gift Ideas! (feat. Shutterfly + coupon code)

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Online Deals

In this video I share three quick ideas for father’s day photo gifts for your husband!  Everything is under $25!

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Simple Toddler Chores & Responsibility

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Online Deals, Teaching


Here is the simple way we encourage Carson to be a helper in our home.  His responsibilities are simple and manageable.  Chore systems are also for the parents (ME!) to keep you intentional about having your kids contribute.  It’s often far easier to just “do it yourself” but we are in the business of teaching life-skills, right?   Chore/Responsibility charts are a great place to start and be intentional with your kids!

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

Cheap Chalkboard Labels! (65% off!)

by Filed Under: Online Deals, Organization


Just a quick public service announcement on getting CHEAP chalkboard labels.  I’ve gotten lots of comments and messages from you asking why their Dollar Tree didn’t carry chalkboard labels and how I found mine.

Good news, friends!  These chalkboard labels are under $6.95 for 48.  That’s 65% off (down from $19.95)  You read that right.  To get the same amount of labels at the dollar tree you would have to spend over $8 (and they quality is not nearly as good..they struggle to stick to plastic).  These Superchalks are amazing with 5 star reviews.

Need a chalk pen?  There is also a bundle for a couple more bucks that includes a pen.  Also a great deal.

So all you organizing freaks, here you go.  These make a great stocking stuffer, too.  (Full disclosure: I sent these to Charlie and said, “Santa wants me to tell you I want this.  I’m such a weirdo.)  HA!

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

 

Amazon Prime on Sale for $67 TODAY ONLY!

by Filed Under: Online Deals

Just a quick public service announcement that Amazon Prime, which is normally $99 is now on sale (today only) for just $67! It’s is the LOWEST price of the year. In fact, this is the lowest I have ever seen it, so I wanted to pass along to you!

Especially with Black Friday and Christmas coming up, it’s super nice. We purchase most of our main needs online.

If you shop Amazon a lot, her are some of the reasons we decided to go Prime:

  • Free, 2-day Shipping
    • We use this for diapers, household needs, vitamins, underwear (I’m not even kidding), vitamins, electronics…pretty much everything.
  • Amazon Lightning Deals
    • you get 30 minutes early access to these (great for the Holidays)
  • Prime Video
    • Unlimited movies and TV shows. You really don’t need cable.
  • Prime Music
    • Unlimited music streaming
  • Prime Photos
    • Free, unlimited photo storage. This is GREAT, so you don’t have to pay for extra space in the cloud, kill two birds with one stone with all of those family pictures.

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

Organizing Inspiration with Aunt Karen!

by Filed Under: Online Deals, Organization

When I went to Vidcon this year, I stayed with Charlie’s Aunt Karen. She has such an organized home (as you will soon see), and in an effort to equip you with ideas to get organized, I wanted to share this footage with you! It’s fun to see real systems that work in a real house: I definitely learned a thing or two. While some of these ideas are very budget friendly, some are high-end, too. Below I’ve given you budget friendly options if you are looking to achieve the same look. Custom organizing on a realistic budget.

DRAWERS KINFE ORGANIZER

  • PULL-OUT CUSTOM CABINETS: Under $40 per shelf option
    (If you need a super budget friendly option also try using dish wash bins from the dollar store as drawers!)
  • KNIFE BLOCK FOR DRAWER: $20 option

DRAWER DIVIDER DRAWER DIVIDERS

  • DOUBLE UTENSIL DRAWER (if you really need the extra space would be worth it!):
    $30 option
    Otherwise, for a super budget friendly option get junk drawer organizers at the dollar tree and if room allows, stack them
  • PLATTER DIVIDERS FOR CABINET: Under $20
  • DRAWER DIVIDERS: $20 option
  • CANVAS BINS: Dollar Tree (seasonal)
  • RIBBON/WRAPPING BOX: $15 option
  • PLASTIC DRAWERS FOR TOYS: Available in-store at Target and Walmart
  • OVER THE DOOR ORGANIZER: Under $10
  • SMALL TOOL ORGANIZER: $15 option
  • FREE-STANDING GARAGE ORGANIZER Under $40

I hope you enjoyed!

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

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