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Simple (and cheap!) Purse Organization

by Filed Under: Organization

Life is crazy, but your purse doesn’t have to be.  I feel like as a mom, there are so many things that I need to keep on the go.  To keep the clutter (especially paper clutter–can I get an amen?!) out of my purse, I have a few systems that I employ that really help.

1)  Get a purse organizer.  This is a game changer.  I got mine from Etsy (you can click the images below), or you can get them for less than $10 on Amazon.

2)  Get yourself a purse trash can.  I use an old pill bottle.  You can leave the lid on or off (sometimes off is easier, and things don’t fall out!)

3) Gift card organizers are great for those gift cards or even credit cards, too.  You can get them at the Dollar Tree!

4) $1 file folder for paper clutter.  You can find these at the Dollar Spot at Target (and they have the cutest patterns).  I label mine with:

  • Store Coupons– So I have them in hand when I head out on a shopping trip
  • Grocery Coupons– I grocery shop with coupons, and after I cut them, I stick them in my organizer before I go to the store.
  • Receipts– After I buy anything, I stick it in here for safe keeping, and I can file when I get home…or more realistically at the end of the week/month
  • Other– Random papers I need to hold on to
  • Extra– Extra coupons of items that were out of stock (this happens a lot–you know what I mean if you coupon)
  • Business Cards– Cards I get out and about, and my Doitonadime cards
  • Child– Coupons for kid goodies and free stuff!

See all of these tips and MORE in my video (plus how to get deodorant stains out of your shirt!)

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

$10 Toddler Learning Center

by Filed Under: Organization, Teaching

Creating a functional and learning-centered area of our home for Carson was a must for me this month.  He’s showing so much interest in coloring, drawing, and creating.  My budget was small, though.  I didn’t have much to spend, but I love how this space is maximized.

I thrifted the desk but you can also find it here if you are looking for one (they are not expensive).  You can also find the cutting board organizer here.  You can find a similar storage ottoman here.

 

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Dollar Tree Shopping Vlog (new store!)

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree

It was the grand opening of this Dollar Tree a couple of weeks ago.  So a shoeless Carson and I took a peek around and picked up a few things.

I love some Dollar Store shopping, and I’m taking you along!

Come see some cool products (and stay tuned for some easy DIYs coming up!)

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Toy & Playroom Organization

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Organization, Teaching

Toys.  Everywhere.  When you have kids it’s the truth!

There are a few things that we do to cut down on toy clutter throughout our home, and I hope that these tips are helpful to you!  This is part of a collab video with Jady A and OrganizedClutterbug!

1) GET AN ORGANIZING SYSTEM…YOU REALLY CAN SCORE THIS FOR UNDER $60!  I love these organizing cubbies to store toys in the playroom paired with canvas totes.  

 

 

 

2) LIMIT THE NUMBER OF TOYS your child has access to.  Sometimes, we live under the mentality that more is more, and our kids seem to tire of toys easily.  I find that when they have less options (that are rotated out) they do worlds better!  Store them in sets that are easily put away.  Plus, with less, you can clean up faster.  We love the chalkboard labels from Michaels and chalk pens.

3)  STORE YOUR PUZZLES (or items with loose pieces) IN PENCIL POUCHES.  You will love this.  They are virtually indestructible and save so much space.
4)  HAVE AN ALWAYS-OUT BASKET TO PLACE NOT-IN-USE TOYS.  This way you are constantly purging and only the toys that your child likes will stay out.

5) GET CREATIVE.  I made a DIY lazy susan for Carson’s art supplies using a cheese platter (and I turned the table into a chalk table!).  You can see more on that here.

6)  MAKE USE OF HIDDEN STORAGE AROUND YOUR HOME.  We use everything from large tote baskets, small burlap baskets (with cute labels) and storage ottomans that can serve a dual purpose to store toys.

7)  STORE TOYS IN BOOKSHELVES.  If you can stand to part with a few books, move up the bottom rung of your bookshelf and put in canvas bins.

What do you do to tame the toy clutter?

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SURPRISE BUDGET HOME MAKEOVER | Family Dollar and P&G Spring Clean-Up Program

by Filed Under: DIY Projects

My friend Sarah has always been such a dear, sweet part of my life.  We have seen each other through some of the most joyous and challenging seasons of life, and I was so excited when Family Dollar and P&G partnered with me to spread the love to her, allowing me to completely makeover her master bedroom and bathroom (and give it a good Spring clean!).

I was quite impressed with the home decor selection at Family Dollar, and I was able to tackle everything for just $75.  I love that you can find genuinely low prices on Spring-cleaning stables like Bounty, Gain and Febreze.  (Plus you can stack coupons on top of the discounts for even more savings.)

Come see her reaction to the changes.  She had no idea what I was up to in there…so everything was a complete surprise!  Don’t forget to enter the giveaway below to win a $50 Family Dollar Gift card AND a box of P&G cleaning products.  Woot! 🙂

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Giveaway ends March 28th 2015 at 12:00 am EST.  US only.  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.  I will contact the sponsor regarding your prize(s). The sponsors, in most cases, are shipping their items to you directly.  Please note that Doitonadime is not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.  The product provided for the review was free of charge from the company. The product offered for the giveaway is free of charge, no purchase necessary.  Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Youtube are in no way associated with this giveaway.

I partnered with Family Dollar and P&G to surprise Sarah with this makeover and spring cleaning.  As always, all opinions are genuinely my own.*

Simple Spring Cleaning System

by Filed Under: DIY Projects

My friend Nikki from AtHomeWithNikki inspired me several years ago with her spring cleaning box.

The idea is writing down simple tasks you need to do to spring clean your home (not the daily/weekly tasks that are a part of your normal routine, but those extra things that you always forget to do). Like scrub your front door, deep clean your oven, and get all those dust bunnies out from under the fridge. As Carson would say, “Peeeyewww!” If you don’t end up getting around to having as deep of a clean as you’d like, consider hiring services similar to carpet cleaning in Melbourne to help make your home pristine.

I didn’t want to re-invent the wheel, so I just used this list to guide me and then created my own little box of cleaning chores.

P.S. Did you know that you can win a $50 Family Dollar Gift card and a P&G Spring cleaning gift box? Enter here!

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Simple Toddler Play Ideas

by Filed Under: Teaching

It’s been FREEZING and rainy here.  Carson loves playing outside, so over the past couple of weeks, we have gotten creative inside to keep him busy.  I love creative play on a budget that doesn’t require a lot of work or prep on my end.  Clean-up is always the worst…It’s hard enough trying to keep a house in order, let alone cleaning up after a messy craft!

We always ground our play activities in a thematically appropriate book (you can hear more about that here), and these have been our two favorites over the last couple of weeks: Ernest and Celestine – The Picnic and The Snowy Day.

  

Here’s how we’ve been having independent fun.  As always, make sure that what we are doing in our house is safe and age-appropriate for your child.  Independent play is always supervised 🙂

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Kitchen Organizing Ideas {Favorite Organized Space Collab}

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Online Deals, Organization

Here are some of my favorite ways we use to keep our kitchen cupboards and counter-tops working for us on our peninsula counter-top.  We use this area for so much (it probably has some of the greatest foot traffic in our entire house…including lots of crumbs!), so here’s how we maintain it and keep it organized.

These are real ideas that work for real families.  It’s not gorgeous or magazine worthy just crazy-functional on a budget.  Always my goal 🙂

Some products featured in this video (click the image to learn more)…everything works with a budget!

1.  Gallon Glass Canister: I found mine at the Goodwill, but it’s the same model as this guy (great reviews).  It looks beautiful on a countertop and is perfect for on the go breakfasts.  This guy has morphed so many time in our kitchen depending on our needs.

2.  Keurig Carousel: We love that this stores 32 K-Cups.  It helps me choose a different coffee every day.  We only buy them on super sale, so it’s always a surprise what we will keep on it!

3. Under Shelf Basket: These truly maximize your space in any cabinet.  Great for anything, and under $10!

3.  Dollar Tree Sugar Dispenser:  This guy was from the Dollar Tree.  Love it.  Keeps the ants a bay, too!

4.  Dollar Tree Dishwash Bins:  These things are amazing for organizing in shelves.  And for just a buck, you can’t beat the price.  We have used them for years and they have held up well.

5.  Dollar Tree Canisters: These things are awesome.  BPA free and come in three sizes!

6. Dollar Tree Chalk Labels:  They’ve updated them since I bought mine and I love the new look!

7. Dollar Tree Food Storage Container:  Yes they sell these at Dollar Tree!  They are beyond amazing!  They fit a perfect portion size.  We have our cupboards filled to the brim with these guys.

8. Tackle Box:  I found mine at the Goodwill for just .99 cents.  They retail for about $7 (the one linked has adjustable dividers).  I find it’s easiest to store them with my cookbooks!

So that’s why I’m loving my kitchen.  How do you keep your kitchen organized?

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Dollar Tree Clothes Review

by Filed Under: Dollar Tree, Money Saving

I’ve looked all over the web for a place that honestly and candidly reviewed the clothes and fashion accessories that Dollar Tree carries (or at least most of them), and I couldn’t find it!

So as a part of my Dollar Tree Review Series, I decided to review 10 types of clothes and give you my two cents.  Honestly, I was more impressed than I thought I would be.

Rules:  I had to wear and use them, and I had to wash them before weighing in.  That way you would get an accurate assessment!

Here are my findings…

1) Fashion Scarves: A+  These guys are thin but well made and come in tons of cute patterns.  Great for teens and gifts!

2) Sunglasses: A+  I’ve found these to be pretty on par with a $12 pair of sunglasses from Walmart or Target.  I always keep a spare in my car just in case.

3) Winter Hats:  A++ Oh my, you MUST pick up some of these!  The quality is amazing.  They are thick and lined.  They don’t have any cute designs or patterns that I have seen (just standard grey), but they are really worth it!

4) Gloves: ??  I’m still deciding on these.  Carson FINALLY wore them the other day and they seemed pretty good so far.

5)  Flip Flops: B+ Comfortable, good longevity, but the pattern ones will chip.  So stick with solid colors.

6) Footie Socks: C-  They seems great (they are a nylon), but they really got messed up in the wash.  They fit well, I just wish they lasted more than one wash 🙁

7) Women’s Athletic Socks: C+  They are pretty good and hold up well, but they are thin.

8)  Kids’ Socks (18-24 months): A  These are great, hold up well, and they will last as long as you need them to with as fast as those little feet grow!

9)  Men’s Athletic Socks:  B-  Comfortable, not quite as nice as Hanes, but seem to hold up well after a wash.

10)  Men’s Dress Socks: A-  These aren’t high-end socks, but for what you are paying they are pretty good!  Worth it if you only wear suits occasionally!

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