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Dollar Tree Dr. Seuss Birthday Ideas!

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

Dollar Tree Birthday Party Ideas! If you saw my haul and shop with me video, you know I have been planning a joint birthday for the boys with Dollar Tree items. Carson’s 4th and Owen’s 1st Birthday! The theme was Dr. Seuss/Cat in the Hat/One Fish Two Fish Turning Four Fish (Carson thought that one up all on his own). Here’s how I created some simple DIYs to make the party special and did it all on a budget! I also share some simple ways we stayed organized.

DIYs and how-tos in this video:
– Lorax Drink Dispenser
– Dr. Seuss Photo Booth Props
– DIY Truffula Trees

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

Dollar Tree Science Experiment Kits!

by doitonadimeblog Filed Under: DIY Projects, Teaching

In this twist on Cooking with Carson, we haul and review four Dollar Tree Science Kits from the Science for Kids brand.  These experiments are one dollar each and perfect for learning and play when cooped up inside (we always operate on a budget!)  Are you getting snow where you live?  We are trapped inside this weekend.

The Science for Kids kits the Dollar Tree sells are:
1) Gel Balls (Orbeez knock off)
2) Instant Snow
3) Slime-y jell-o crystals
4) Crystal Trees

NOTE:  These kits are recommended for kids 8 years and up, and I did them with Carson only with constant adult supervision.  These chemicals can be harmful if misused or ingested.  Stay safe!

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

FREE activities with your kids!

by doitonadimeblog Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, DIY Projects, Money Saving, Teaching

In this video I’ll share with you 7 free and no-prep activities to make memories with your kids and family.
You can learn more about Niagara Water here.

Enter to win $1000 by submitting a video via hashtag on Twitter, Instagram or YouTube using the hashtag #RefreshingMoments

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*Sponsored by Niagara Water.  A family-run company that keeps things simple.  I can’t wait to see your entries so I can use the ideas, too 🙂

Dollar Tree Thanksgiving DIY

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

In this video I’ll show you how to make an easy floral centerpiece for fall for under $10 using all Dollar Tree products (and a few items from outside).  Plus, I’ll show you how it can become an elegant and meaningful centerpiece for Thanksgiving.  Since you always ask, this is my favorite chalk pen.

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

Organize Toy Chaos | Toy Rotation How-To

by doitonadimeblog Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Organization, Teaching

Toy clutter have you beat?  Here’s what works for us to keep toys in check and our home organized… or at the very least easy to clean up.

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

Dollar Tree Chore Chart!

by doitonadimeblog Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Organization, Teaching

In this DIY video I’ll share with you how to make a chore chart using all $1 products.  This is great for kids and adults alike can can easily be customized for the chores you need done around you house.  Best of all, it’s REALLY CHEAP!

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

Ultimate Bath Toy Organization! | Dollar Tree

by doitonadimeblog Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Organization, Teaching

Bath toy organization with watermark

Sometimes you have to re-evaluate organizing systems to find out what really works.  Here’s our updated bath toy organization and a system we LOVE!  If you aren’t organizing your kids’ toys this way, you need to give this a try!

The total cost is about $15
1 Shower curtain rod
8 small Dollar Tree baskets with handles (2-pack, so buy 4 packs)
2 packs of Dollar Tree shower curtain rings

 

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

Dollar Tree Gift Closet Scores!

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

Stay organized and stock your gift closet!  I have seen Webkinz priced anywhere from $7-$13 in-stores and you can get them at Dollar Tree (not sure how long they will continue to carry them) for just a buck.  This is a perfect opportunity to have gifts on the ready that don’t break the bank!  I know this is a quick video but I really wanted to share as shipments are coming in now and stores will be stocked.

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

Great gift & teaching tool | Butterfly Garden

by doitonadimeblog Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Teaching

Over the past weeks (if you follow me on Snapchat @doitonadime or watched my family vlog) you’ve seen us share about our butterfly garden and what a beautiful learning tool it has been for Carson.

So many of you have sent me snaps and messages asking where I got the kit and if I would recommend it.  Wholeheartedly YES!  It makes a great birthday present on a budget (just $18) and is a perfect teaching tool for kids of any age.

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You buy the full kit that comes with a butterfly tent, a feeding tube, and instructions for hatching butterflies from caterpillars.  The caterpillars are free and you just pay $5 do have them shipped to your door.

Ours arrived in a couple of days with all the food they need to survive until they turn into a chrysalis.  Then, transfer your chrysalis to the butterfly garden, wait for them to hatch, feed them fruit and flowers, and finally release them.

The entire process takes about 3 weeks.  If it’s 55 degrees or warmer in your area for the foreseeable future, this would be a great adventure to start with your kids!

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A few tips we learned along the way:

  1. When our 5 caterpillars arrived, it looked like some of them were dead.  They are just very inactive after shipping and bounce right back after a couple days when they start eating.
  2. Insect Lore guarantees that 3/5 caterpillars will become butterflies or your money back.  All 5 of ours hatched.
  3. The butterflies prefer fruit to sugar water.  We fed ours oranges and apples.
  4. They will crawl right on your finger when you release them, so don’t miss out on this experience!

Here are more ways you can create a learning experience with your butterflies.

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

Dollar Tree Dinosaur Birthday Party!

by doitonadimeblog Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Teaching

In this video I share ideas to plan a birthday party from Dollar Tree!  Carson is turning 3…ah!  Being 9 months pregnant, I was so fortunate that my mom planned this entire party and we just got to show up and enjoy.  She did a great job creating a fun-packed afternoon using dollar store supplies.  Hope you enjoy, too!

OTHER ITEMS MENTIONED
*Dinosaur Cups (she splurged, yikes mom!)
*Dinosaur Balloons

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

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