Do It On A Dime

Declutter Challenge + GIVEAWAY!

by Filed Under: Organization

It’s that time of year…let’s clear our homes of unnecessary clutter!  This will help make room for your home to get organized in 2016.  (A huge video series brought to you by yours truly 🙂 )  I love to do my “NIFTY 50” declutter at least twice a year.  Take 50 minutes and find at least 50 items that are no longer serving you.  Drop off and feel the clutter free RELIEF!!

As further motivation, I’m going to be giving away a $25 Amazon giftcard to one of you! 

*GIVEAWAY RULES*
-Take a photo of YOUR declutter/donation pile
-Tag me on Instagram or Facebook (@doitonadime)
– You must tag me in a photo by 12/22/15 at 11:59pm EST
-You will know I got your entry because I will “like” the post or respond to it!
-Giveaway open to any country that has access to Amazon!
-Winner will be contacted VIA social media account, so please allow message feature to be active.
-18 or older or must have parental permission

GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY DECLUTTERING!

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*This is not a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.  Giveaway prize purchased by me, myself and I :)*

11 Tips to an Organized Christmas

by Filed Under: Holiday, Organization

We aren’t perfect.  And our holiday isn’t effortless.  But here are a few things I do to make the process a little easier!

Christmas Gift ListQUICK AND SIMPLE TIPS

  1.  Have a Gift List to keep track of everything you spend and buy.  This keeps you organized and on budget.  Download my Christmas Gift List!
  2. Keep your receipts with your list.  I find it easiest to attach a manila envelope or pocket to my gift list.
  3. Use printable address labels to make sending holiday cards a breeze.  I have a template I update from year to year.  I love using clear address labels so pretty envelopes aren’t hidden.
  4.  Create a wrapping station in your home (it doesn’t have to be fancy) so everything is at ready-access.  Don’t forget scissors, tape and a pen!
  5. Have pull bins in closets that corral different types of trimmings.  It makes access really easy and putting everything away faster than ever.
  6. Creative wrapping paper storage.  Clear garment bags work great and so do big laundry baskets.
  7. Store wrapped gifts in a laundry basket (it makes it easy to transport on Christmas morning)
  8. Create a “Santa’s Workshop” by covering your work station with a blanket.  This has always worked for us!
  9. Organize stocking stuffers in mini caddys or dollar tree bins.  You can see what you have for everyone and keep shopping sales.
  10. Wrap in mini-bursts.  I usually do about 10 minutes per night leading up until Christmas, so I’m not stressed the days before the 25th.
  11. Create a favorites album of highlights on your phone and only import those pictures to an online recourse (like Shutterfly or Walmart) to print your yearly family album.  This is when we start getting ours ready!

I hope you enjoyed these quick tips!

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

Cheap Car Organization {travel & more!}

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

Organizing your car when going on road trips (with kids) can be a headache…  or like you are about to walk into a battle-zone!  Here are my favorite tips for keeping your car organized (all year long) and preparing for longer trips with kids!

      •  Hang a holiday bag on a command hook to create a no-shift garbage can!  This is one of my favorite hacks.
      • Organize your glove box using old CD cases and Dollar Tree plastic pouches.  CD cases make a great mini-first-aid kit or a coloring kit for your kids.
      • I love microfiber cloths (from Dollar Tree) for cleaning the inside of your car to keep it from getting dusty.  A great investment for only a buck!
      • Forget silicone cup liners, they are cumbersome.  Even though it’s all over Pinterest…
      • I LOVE this iPad holder and toy organizer for the back of the seat.  It’s under $15 and is GREAT for kids on long car trips (plus there is a ton of space for toys!)
      • Use over the door hooks from the dollar store to store umbrellas.  They are also great for hanging diaper bags.
      • Have a removable basket with a blanket, first aid kit, and a change of clothes.  These are our most commonly needed items.
      • Invest in a Shop Vac to clean the inside of your car.  One of our home’s favorite investments!
      • Use Dollar Tree bins to corral extra storage and misc. supplies on the floor
      • Have a high quality cooler and pack food on the go (you will save a ton!).  This is our favorite one.

    • Keep “puke bags” and paper towels handy.  Extra trash bags for dirty or soiled clothes.  You will thank yourself later!

These are our favorite ways to travel organized and simply.  Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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

Is organizing worth it?

by Filed Under: Organization

Sometimes as a mom it’s hard to find balance and justify “getting organized.”  What is worth investing our time in?  What systems are here to stay for good?

Really, it all comes down to MACRO ORGANIZATION and MICRO ORGANIZATION.  Here’s my take on how you can get organized and STAY organized!  Yup, it’s pretty simple!

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

Dollar Tree & One Spot Haul…plus a giveaway!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Organization

Here are some favorite items I picked up from Dollar Tree and Target One Spot recently.  I love how everything is just $1!

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Rules of Entry:  Giveaway ends November 5th 2015 at 12:00 am EST. Open internationally.  Winners must be 18 or older or have parental permission.  Winner will be selected randomly by Rafflecopter within a week of the giveaway ending and be notified by email. Winners have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is selected.  The product(s) offered for the giveaway is free of charge, no purchase necessary. My opinions are my own and were not influenced by any form of compensation.  Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Dollar Tree are in no way associated with this giveaway.  All prizes are purchased and shipped with my own money.  By providing your information in this form, you are providing your information to me and me alone.  I will use your information only for the purpose of contacting the winners and sending your name and address to the company to ship your prize.

BUDGET ORGANIZING | Small Girls’ Room & Closet

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

I helped my dear friend organize her daughters’ shared bedroom.  She didn’t have a lot of space to work with, so we maximized what she did have in the closet.  She has some beautiful decor and some great ideas she came up with, too.  I knew I had to share.  Hope you enjoy!

If you are struggling with decorating and organizing small spaces, here are some tips that will really help you!

  1. Re-purpose old items.  You can create beautiful decor this way!  Check out the video to see a beautiful window DIY.
  2. Stencils make a big impact and give a custom look to a room on a dime.  We use them in our home, too and get so many compliments.
  3. Paint Light Fixtures that you don’t like.  Hello, pink!  This is a great way to save money and create a custom look in the room.
  4. Find furniture that has room for storage underneath, especially in small spaces this is key.
  5. Re-think storage spaces.  Who says you have to keep something where it is just because it has always been there.  Re-thinking systems can help you find space you didn’t know you had.
  6. Use cube shelves in the closet.  I can’t say enough good things about this!  It maximizes floor space in standard double-door closets.
  7. Use dollar bins and labels (from Dollar Tree and Target respectively!).  You know I love these, and they are just as good as the expensive guys.
  8. Have a no-fold system using bins.  Dollar Tree plastic bins are a great way to achieve this.  Throw in blankets, burp cloths, socks, etc.  They are contained, easy to find, and it saves you a lot of time when doing laundry.
  9. Make your own baskets using old boxes and jute twine.  You can see more on that here.
  10. Use Dollar Tree plastic shoe bins in drawers for dividers.  These make excellent dividers and they are so inexpensive.
  11. Use Dollar Tree trash cans to store hair bows.  I loved this idea Meredith had!  Girls’ stuff can get everywhere!

I hope you enjoyed these tips and I would love to hear yours below!

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

$20 Small Pantry Organization | DOLLAR TREE

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization

Organizing a tiny pantry can be challenging.  My brother recently moved into his first apartment on his own, and he has one of the smallest pantries I have ever seen.  The door is literally a half door.  If that.  Probably the right size for a hobbit?

In one trip to the Dollar Tree and spending only $17, here’s what we came up with.  I also share my favorite tips for organizing small spaces like a pantry in general and helping keep it that way.

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

How to Re-Organize…anything!

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization, Teaching

Here’s a quick organizing refresh we did in our built-ins.  Keeping an organized home isn’t a one and done.  It’s an evolution of crafting and re-working an environment that functions best for your family as your needs change.

Here’s how we organize our DVDS, toys, and games in a new system that is now beneficial for our family!

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

Toddler Room Tour | Organized and Budget-Friendly!

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

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

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