Do It On A Dime

GET ORGANIZED ON A BUDGET! Dollar Tree & Do It On A Dime Home Binder

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Online Deals, Organization, Recipes

 

Here’s how to organize your home essentials! Keep your home running smoothly, manage groceries, family, cleaning routines, and set your productivity on FIRE!

DO IT ON A DIME printable bundle ($5)
Dollar Tree Binder: $1
Dollar Tree Tab Dividers: $1
Dollar Tree Page Protectors (optional): $1

INCLUDED IN MY PRINTABLE PACK:
– Welcome Letter
– Cover and Spine Inserts
– Weekly To Do Planner
– Daily Planner
– Grocery List & Meal Plan
– Freezer Inventory
– Daily, Weekly, and Yearly Cleaning Routines
– Cleaning Recipes
– Emergency Guide
– Babysitter Guide
– School Quick Reference Sheet
– Birthday List
– Gift Wishlist
– Blank Notes Pages


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DIY Watermelon Popsicles

by Filed Under: Recipes

Welcome to the latest episode of Cooking with Carson #cookingwithcarson (a 4th of July special)! Looking for an easy summer activity you can do with your kids on a budget…using Dollar Store items? This recipe is one of our favorites! Easy Watermelon Popsicles!

Watermelon is yummy all on its own, but these popsicles are DELICIOUS and really cool you down on a hot summer day. They have a completely unique flavor that the orange juice brings out and the soft texture of a store-bought popsicle (so you don’t feel like you are biting ice as some home-made versions can be.)

Ingredients & Supplies (this makes about 10 large popsicles)
4 cups watermelon (about 1/4 of a medium watermelon)
1/4 cup sugar (less if desired)
2 tablespoons orange juice
*Dollar Tree Popsicle Molds or these molds (great for smaller serving size for kids and really easy to remove!)
*Blender

 

 

 

 

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Three Ingredient Unicorn and Galaxy Cookies (Cooking With Carson)

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Recipes, Teaching

In this episode of Cooking With Carson we show you how to make Meringue Cookies that look like beautiful galaxies and unicorn poop! ? Kids get SO excited about this sweet recipe and it couldn’t be easier! It’s just three ingredients! Galaxy DIYs and cute Pinterest unicorns have been catching our eyes lately, and Carson has been begging to make this one.

My friend Windi made Carson’s Apron for his birthday. So cute, right? You can see her store here!

INGREDIENTS AND SUPPLIES:

  • 4 Egg whites (use large eggs)
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar (optional, but helps the eggs/sugar mixture reach max fullness)
  • Vanilla Extract (optional for flavoring)
  •  Gel Food Coloring (Use gel for the brightest color, this is the kit I used to achieve galaxy colors)
    • If you haven’t tried gel coloring yet, and only want to spend a couple bucks, this is a GREAT starter kit
  • Piping Kit (they also sell them at Dollar Tree!)

How to make PERFECT Meringue Cookies (tips and tricks we learned):

  • Use a perfectly clean bowl (I wiped mine down with vinegar before mixing). If any oil or grease is in the bowl the eggs and sugar won’t set.
  • Use room temperature eggs. This is very important. Let sit out for at least an hour before using.
  • Start mixing slowly and then slowly speed up mixing
  • Add sugar when eggs make stiff peaks.
  • It takes longer than you think. About 5 solid minutes of mixing.
  • Add sugar SLOWLY 1 Tablespoon at a time.
  • Do not over mix. If mixture starts to separate or become chunky, you’ve mixed too much.

 

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#1 Slow Cooker Recipe according to Reddit! (Honey Garlic Chicken)

by Filed Under: Recipes

In this episode of #cookingwithcarson, we make delicious Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken!  My husband Charlie loves spending time on Reddit (something I will never understand lol), but when a thred popped up recently on the main page about slow cooker recipes, he immediately printed it and told me we HAD to try it!  So in this video, Carson and I give it a go.  What I really loved is how it uses bone-in chicken breasts– the flavor is so much richer and they are so CHEAPER for families than the boneless, skinless variety.  So, if you need a quick and easy Crock Pot recipe to impress, this is a great go-to.  You can’t go wrong.  Plus it doesn’t use a block of cream cheese, so you can feel good serving to your family.

My Crock Pot

Original Recipe here

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You HAVE to try these make-ahead breakfast ideas!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Recipes

In this episode of #cookingwithcarson we share two quick and easy freezer meals: bulk breakfast ideas that will help keep your morning running organized!  Make these no-bake cereal bars and egg frittatas ahead of time so you always have a go-to even for mornings when you are running late.  We’ve been enjoying these so much at our house we just had to share!  It saves us so much time on busy mornings.  Because I am late.  All the time.
P.S.  How funny is Owen’s face in the thumbnail?  Hehe!  ?

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?EGG CUPS
12 large eggs
2/3 cup whole milk
Half cup of baby spinach, chopped (fresh or thawed frozen)
1/2 cup frozen corn
2/3 cup shredded cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Whisk eggs, then add ingredients to combine.  Fill 2 muffin tins (or make two batches) with cupcake liners and fill 3/4 full.  Bake at 350 for 18 minutes.  Remove, let cool.  Store in the fridge in a food storage container for the week, or freeze in Ziplock bags.  Use the reheat setting on your microwave to warm.
*Recipe adapted from here.

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?NO-BAKE CEREAL BARS
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup peanut butter
3 cups Cheerios cereal
1/2 cup yogurt chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds
(or anything you have in your pantry: crushed walnuts, chocolate, etc.)

Add honey and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave for 30-40 seconds until melted, stirring frequently.  Combine remaining ingredients into a bowl.  Add to a parchment paper lined baking dish.  Spread evenly and freeze for 20 minutes.  Remove and cut into bars.  To store, keep refrigerated, or freeze wrapped in wax paper.
*Original Recipe

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Cook with Carson Valentine’s Cookies (Grandma’s Recipe!)

by Filed Under: Holiday, Recipes

In this episode of #cookingwithcarson, Carson makes Valentine’s day cookies using his great grandmother’s beloved recipe..including the amazing frosting (just three ingredients!)

?GREAT GRANDMA’S VALENTINE’S COOKIE RECIPE:
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Beat ingredients and stir in flour gradually.  Chill dough covered in the fridge for 20 minutes and cool to touch.  Roll onto a lightly floured surface to desired thickness and cut into shapes.  Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes for standard cookies.  Our silicon baking mat (these are bomb!)

?BEST HOME-MADE FROSTING RECIPE:
About 1 cup of powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter
Splash of milk
(Food coloring optional)

Add melted butter and milk to powdered sugar.  Stir to combine until forms a slightly runny glaze.  Keep adding powdered sugar to reach your desired thickness.  Stir in food coloring (we used 13 drops red to achieve the pink color).

Store cookies refrigerated in a single layer with wax paper between to protect sprinkles and decorations.  We love them decorated with cinnamon candies!

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

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!

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$50 minimum order for coupon, code expires 2/28/17

Easy recipes here.

My Pinterest board


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World’s BEST Peanut Butter Cookies! | Cooking with Carson

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In this episode of #cookingwithcarson , he takes over the show for the first time (where are the tissues!?) and shows you the world’s BEST recipe for Peanut butter Cookies.  These make great holiday gifts (for neighbors and friends) in Dollar Store boxes.  Tag us if you give these a try (@doitonadime)

CARSON’S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES:
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.  Form into small balls and put on an un-greased cookie tray.  Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes.  Check periodically.  We like to bake them a little under done, take them out and let them finish cooling on the mat.

Our cookie mats (we love them!)

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DIY Dollar Tree Gift Ideas | $5 and Under!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Holiday, Money Saving, Recipes

These quick and budget friendly gift ideas (all from Dollar Tree) are perfect for neighbors, teachers, and hostess gifts. Check out Megan’s video here.

DIY SUGAR SCRUB:
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup coconut oil (or olive oil)
1 tsp. vitamin E (you can just break apart the capsule pills if that’s all you have!)
1 tsp. Vanilla extract

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Money-Saving Homemade Uncrustables

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Money Saving, Organization, Recipes

Kids (and adults!) love Uncrustables but they are so pricey.  Here’s how we make our own version using mason jars on the super cheap…It’s just a sandwich after all!  Easy to freeze and the perfect lunch hack for school.  Or anyone who likes a good PB&J.  If your kids are at a PB&J free zone of have an allergy, try sun butter!

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