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Dollar Tree DIY Bath Bombs!

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

Hey guys! In this episode of Cooking with Carson we are showing you how to make DIY Dollar Tree Bath Bombs! These are similar to the expensive bath bombs you can find at Lush and the more reasonably priced ones you can buy online from amorbathbombs.com, but Carson makes them for a fraction of the price using Dollar Tree supplies. How fun is this DIY for Halloween? We had so much fun making these. I think these would make great Christmas gifts, too. (Each bath bomb is less than $1!)

Lush Dupe Bath Bomb Recipe
Dollar Tree Molds and/or Dollar Tree Clear Christmas Ornaments
1/2 cup Dollar Tree Epsom Salt
1 cup Baking Soda
*1/2 cup Citric Acid (you can find at Walmart in the Ball canning section or here)
2-3 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. water
Dollar Tree food coloring
15 drops essential oil (optional, especially if you have scented Epsom salt)

Mix dry ingredients until well incorporated. Mix wet ingredients and SLOWLY add to dry ingredients. Press firmly and compactly into molds and let dry overnight.

*Note: If you don’t have Citric Acid or want this to be a 100% Dollar Tree DIY, you can add 1/4 cup cream of tartar and 1/2 cup cornstarch in place of the citric acid. However, these will NOT have the same bath bomb fizz!

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

Organized Freezer Cooking | 6 Bulk Meals in Under 2 Hours!

by Filed Under: Organization, Recipes

Hey, guys! Meal prep with me! In this video I show you how I bulk cook / freezer cook for our family–FAST. This is perfect for large families and busy moms and dads. In under 2 hours I can make 16 freezer meals that will feed a family of four for just over $5 a meal. This makes meal planning and week night prep and the “what’s for dinner” question so easy to answer. I’m a busy, working mom, and I get that it’s HARD! Here are some of our go-to favorite recipes that are so easy to prepare.

Turkey Chili (kids love this one!):
2 lbs. turkey
2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes
2 15 oz. can Mexican style tomatoes
2 15 oz. cans kidney beans
1 packet no-sodium taco seasoning (you can also make your own)
1 packet REGULAR Hidden Valley Ranch Mix
Frozen corn to taste
*Brown meat and onion. Add all ingredients and simmer 1 hour.

Beef Barley Soup (this is my mother in law’s recipe):
3 lbs. ground beef
2 onions, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, chopped
2 24oz. cans basil, oregano diced tomatoes
15 oz. tomato sauce
16 cups water
4 bullion cubes
1 cup ketchup
2 cups barley
*Brown meat and onion. Cook on low until veggies and barley are done (about 30 minutes)
*This is not a sponsored video. All opinions are genuinely my own. Links contain affiliates.*

Get rid of CLUTTER and get ORGANIZED! + GIVEAWAY

by Filed Under: Organization

 

 

Have the urge to declutter? Did you wake up today feeling like your space could use some Konmari love? Today we are getting motivation for a fall 2017 DECLUTTER so you can reclaim your home– and making a difference while we are at it!

 

FULL RULES FOR GIVEAWAY & DONATION ENTRY:

-Post a photo of your declutter pile or you dropping of your donation at a second hand store. Complete entry using Facebook, Instagram (@doitonadime) or Twitter (@doitonadimelife) platforms through October 9, 2017 at 12am EST. You must use the hashtag #doitonadimedonate

-Donation photos may be submitted world-wide. Amazon gift card giveaway open to US and Canadian residents.

-Images must be public. Emailed and private messages will not be accepted as entries (I have to be able to keep track of all of them for donation and to choose a winner)

-One entry per person (no cross-posting) -Your photo earns $1 donation directly to AFSP, up to $500.

-Amazon gift card winner will be notified by private message on the platform where his/her photo is posted.

 

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

EASY & CHEAP SNACK! DIY Microwave Popcorn Bags

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Recipes

In this episode of Cooking with Carson we are making popcorn snacks! You DON’T need anything fancy for this simple back to school recipe. Just cheap ingredients and what you already have at home.

DIY Microwave Popcorn Recipe
1/3 Cup Yellow Corn Kernels
1 Tablespoon butter (or coconut oil)
Salt to Taste
Brown Paper bag (in place of salt also try 1/4 cup brown sugar! Yum!)

 

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

2017 Solar Eclipse for Kids!

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, DIY Projects

Living in North Carolina, everyone is in Great American Eclipse Hype!  What an amazing learning opportunity for kids!

The path of totality (a total solar eclipse) will cross 14 U.S. states: Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.  According to NASA, that means 300 million people in the country could directly view the total solar eclipse on Aug. 21.  At least a partial solar eclipse will be visible world-wide.

We ordered some cheapy solar eclipse glasses online  to safely view the eclipse since our city will have 98% totality.  Our library was actually giving them away for free but they ran out very quickly.  This is by far the BEST way to view the eclipse!

BEFORE- Just solar glasses

Carson is SO excited for the big day, but the glasses don’t stay on his face well, and viewing the eclipse is very dangerous without glasses, especially for preschoolers.  Rather than chance them slipping off his face, I made them easier to hold by cutting slits for the glasses, a hole for the lenses, and a triangle for his nose and mouth into a paper plate.  I don’t have to worry about a slip of the hand or glasses resulting in damaging his eyes.  This is a great trick to try with kids, I saw in a mommy Facebook group that a teacher at Mount Carmel School in Newport News, VA is using with her students.  Awesome.  I hope this will help those of you watching the eclipse with your littles.

Looking for some fun activities to do with your kids?  You can download free printables here!

 

 

 

You also cut a small hole in paper to watch the eclipse happen on the ground.  Easy and free.  You can see more info here!

Image Credit: NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

*This is not a sponsored post.  Links contain affiliates.*

Full Home Management Binder

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Say yes to simple!  My home binder bundle contains over 13 pages to organize your home from cleaning routines, meal prep, to-do lists, guides to caring for your home, to school/family resources and more.  Complete with a welcome guide of EXACTLY how to put your binder together.

 

Dollar Tree Fall shop with me (DIY included!)

by Filed Under: Decor & Furniture, DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Holiday

Hey Do It On A Dimers! In this shopping vlog, come shop with me at Dollar Tree! If you want to find the best new fall finds (before everything sells out for 2017) you’ve got to go EARLY. Probably when you are still wearing your summer clothes. In this store tour, come with Carson and I, and we’ll show you fall flowers, signs, pumpkins, ribbon, Halloween decor, new candles, quick tips, and two easy Farmhouse decor DIYs. I decorated two spaces in my home at the end of this vlog. I’m totally jumping on the Magnolia, Fixer Upper, Chip and Joanna bandwagon. Like the rest of the world. And I’m SURE I’m not doing it “right” I’m just doing what I love and telling our story. I love the rustic bucket I created with some simple chalk paint and a Dollar Tree organizing bin. It’s only August, but I’m ready for fall and all things pumpkin spice! I hope you enjoy!

 

 


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

3 EASY ways I save $1,000 every year!

by Filed Under: Money Saving, Online Deals

Hey, guys! In the spirit of Back to School shopping, in this vlog I’m sharing with you three ridiculously EASY ways to make and SAVE thousands of dollars this year! Truly, if you haven’t given them a try, they are legitimate ways to make money that have worked for me. I never leave free money on the table, and if you don’t either, here’s a sportingbet code for those of you that find yourself in he UK! I hope you find this information helpful!

EBATES: Get $10 welcome bonus when you spend $25+ HERE
In order to get Cash Back you have to shop through Ebates website, browser button or mobile app. Some of my favs to shop are Macy’s, Kohl’s, Sephora, Target, Walmart, Dollar Tree and 2000+ others offer Cash Back as well!

LIMITED TIME DEALS! Back to School double Cash Back deals (Ends Aug 7, 2017)
Macy’s – was 3%, now get 6% Cash Back
The Children’s Place – was 1.5%, now get 3% Cash Back
American Eagle Outfitters – was 2.5%, now get 5% Cash Back
Bed Bath and Beyond – was 2%, now get 4% Cash Back
And more…

FLASH CASH BACK DAY (Today only, Aug 7, 2017)
Pier One Imports – was 2%, now get 12% Cash Back
The Body Shop – was 4%, now get 12% Cash Back
NARS Cosmetics – was 5%, now get 12% Cash Back
IT Cosmetics – was 4%, now get 12% Cash Back
MAC Cosmetics – was 3%, now get 12% Cash Back
Rite Aid – was 3%, now get 12% Cash Back
ModCloth – was 2%, now get 12% Cash Back
Overstock.com – was 2%, now get 12% Cash Back
Converse – was 1.5%, now get 12% Cash Back
Nike – was 1.5%, now get 12% Cash Back
And 300+ more stores!…

*Sponsored by Ebates! I’ve used an trusted them for YEARS and save and make money every year from their service. And you get $10 FREE if you sign up through my link above :)*

Adventures in Michigan (Part 1)- travel vlog with kids

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs

In Part 1 of this travel vlog we are headed to Michigan! My home state! I’ll show you beautiful Petoskey, Lake Michigan, a house tour of my family cottage and my Uncle and Aunt’s beautiful custom home. We visit Kilwin’s Ice Cream shop, take you kayaking, visit the fish hatchery, and bike ride the gorgeous scenic views by Lake Michigan. Oh yeah, and Carson didn’t know what a phone was. Hope you enjoy traveling with us– family memories hold such a sweet and special place in our hearts.

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

We aren’t aiming for perfect

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Cleaning, Gardening, Teaching

Come hang out with us on this hot July day! Just real life. Real messes. Snotty little ones. …and our house isn’t that clean to be honest. And we are surviving nights of little sleep and this beautiful season with our kids. I haven’t vlogged in so long and I don’t want to let these little imperfect and precious memories slip by without capturing them. Today we get a visit from our friend in the fairy garden, head to a 12 month doctor appointment for an Owen update, I show you my planner, Carson has a little heart to heart with the camera, and I give you a garden tour. The perfect summer night!

Our window cleaning cloth and cleaning pack I use.

Our fairy door kit (I got mine for 90% off at the craft store! They are awesome.)


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

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