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How to take perfect sparkler photos

by Filed Under: Holiday

IMG_3367I LOVE 4th of July!  And sparklers are my absolute favorite.  I could seriously play with them all day… bright white lights are so romantic to me.  I’ve totally gotten sucked in to those gorgeous Pinterest wedding photos with sparklers (tell me if you’ve been there, too!  ha!).  Even if you are a novice (totally clueless) camera girl like me, you can capture the same shots.

It was just Char and I snapping the photos, but it would be cute to make a heart as a couple.  If you have older kids these would make amazing shots, too!  Carson was fascinated, but it’ll be a few more years for him 😉

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DSLR CAMERA:

I have a Canon Rebel T3i and I LOOOOVRE it.  These are the settings I use to make this bad boy get these pictures…

  • Get a tripod or flat surface
  • Switch camera to “Manual” mode
  • Change shutter speed to 5″ (using dial/toggle on most cameras)
  • Change your picture taking to continuous instead of single shot
  • I use automatic ISO (standard setting on most cameras)

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FAQ: 

WHAT IF I HAVE A POINT AND SHOOT CAMERA AND NOT A DSLR?:  Change your settings to “night” mode or “firework” mode and give it a try!  You can get some pretty decent shots.

WHAT IF ALL I HAVE IS AN IPHONE?:  There are tons of free apps designed for this!  Just do a search for a “slow shutter speed camera” in the Apple store download.  Easy peasy.  Also check for a firework capturing download!  Play around because not all apps are created equal.

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial here:


Oh, and here is how my mantle looks this year.  The flag was free (we already had it) and the wagon was from Goodwill and was $1.99.  I thought it was cute and festive.  Oh, and lest we not forget I do have a flag on the porch.  That’s it!  Simple, festive touches 🙂

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Happy photo-taking and be safe!!! <3

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DIY Drawer Dividers

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Organization

I have always wanted some of these spring dividers from Container Store/lots of other places.  Apparently they are awesome and work really, really well… like nearly 5 stars well.  Almost anywhere I’ve looked.  Pretty darn solid.

As much as I dream about owning them one day, rather than shell out the money  (because you know you can’t just get ONE…these things are like potato chips), I decided to try my hand at making my own.  And I am so glad I did.  They were so EASY to make.  The whole process probably took me 30 minutes start to finish?  Easy peasy, and the result is awesome.

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What I used for this project (click to learn more):…and YES THE DOLLAR TREE CARRIES FOAM BOARD!   You’re welcome 😉

                           

They are sturdy and professional looking… and I want to keep doing this to all of my drawers!

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Here’s how to make them step-by-step…day by day by day….;)

 

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IT’S MONSTER HUGE!

by Filed Under: Gardening, Money Saving

Before we grew zucchini, I was always intimidated by having it in our garden.  Like if WE tried to grow it, we would end up with some shriveled looking alien food.  REALITY: It’s one of the easiest plants to grow.  I talked about my zucchini obsession in my last garden video.  All of our plants have started producing enough food that we haven’t bought veggies in the past 5 weeks.  Hello, savings!

Just to give you an idea of the size of the zucchini yield…here is a giant zucchini… and Carson… for scale.  We get about 2-3 of these a day from just 3 plants.  And oodles of beans and tomatoes.

Yup.  The kid was trying to eat it raw.  Luna would also like to say hello.

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Zucchini takes up about 4 squares of a garden using the square foot gardening method.  It’s a big plant… but worth it.

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OUR GARDEN ESSENTIALS

(yup, we use dollar tree buckets to gather our produce and bring it inside!)

                         

Last year (when I was still pregnant) Char and I filmed this video about how to make your own raised bed garden on the cheap.  So this is sort of like a #tbtuesday?  Yay cheap, healthy things!

BEHIND THE SCENES NOTE:  I was so tired when we filmed that I sat down to hold the camera for most of it.  Oh first trimester…how I don’t miss you. 😉

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Baby deals! 6.23.14

by Filed Under: Online Deals

It’s tough to find coupon codes on Amazon…I know I rarely see them. We are in the market for a new convertible car seat (Carson is huge y’all), and of course I was searching for deals, reading reviews, and trying to find this most economical option this morning.  I did a search for Amazon coupon codes and JACKPOT! I’ve been looking for all sorts of coupons to try and save me money. We just got a new car so I found some deals to help me save on WeatherTech mats. I’m coupon mad at the minute and I love saving money!

Right now Amazon has a 20% off select baby gear coupon code: SUMMERGEAR

That makes this Graco Convertible Car Seat that retails for $179.99 just $119!  I usually really like Graco products.

IMG_3634Wanted to pass this along in case any of you were in the market for one.  To be honest, I don’t know when this code expires, but I know this code also applies to lots of other baby items that might be worth browsing! These are the other featured deals!

What did/do you look for in a car seat?

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Cleaning

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Natural cleaning is easy, budget-friendly, and healthy without taking a lot of time. Making DIY cleaners is one simple way to save. Cleaning is a part of life, but I find that it doesn’t take nearly as long as you think it does. I love to put on some high energy music and get moving!

At Do It On A Dime, you’ll find so many useful tips and tricks to make cleaning easier. From DIY antibacterial wipes to natural homemade cleaners, I’ve got you covered. Let’s get cleaning…on a dime!

Don’t know where to start? Go to your kitchen and clean all of those dirty dishes waiting for you. Listen to a podcast, and get that sink sparkling! You’ll be surprised how motivated you will feel when you see that successful start to your day. Next thing you know, you might just want to do a load of laundry. Well, maybe that’s taking it a bit too far. 🙂

Do I look odd using a lint roller on a lamp? Maybe. Does it do the trick? Absolutely! Here at Do It On A Dime, you never know what I’m going grab out of my cleaning caddy to show you a new trick that changes the game. Subscribe so you never miss a tip for tidying!

Clean your entire house with just water and E-cloth products. They last for over 300 washes without needing to be replaced! I use mine all the time and highly recommend.

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Vacuums and Mops

From carpet to wood floors to cars, there’s always something that needs cleaned. Here are the tools I use around the house.

1. Bissell Steam Shot | 2. SpotBot | 3. Spin mop | 4. Roomba | 5. Tineco wet dry vac

Cleaning Essentials

With these cleaning products and tools, keeping your house looking (and smelling) its best is a breeze.

1. E-cloth | 2. Oil soap | 3. OxiClean | 4. Wipes | 5. Dawn Powerwash

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