Dollar Store Christmas Decorations

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October 25, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 5 Comments

Ready for easy DIY Dollar Store Christmas Decorations? Handmade Dollar Tree crafts are great for two reasons 1.) They are cheap Christmas decor ideas 2.) They create memories. Take a look at these inspiring Dollar Tree Christmas Decor ideas and get crafting with your family. Make it a Christmas family tradition!

Dollar Store Christmas Decorations

It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas!

I love a holiday decorated home. In fact, call me crazy but often before Thanksgiving, we are decorated for Christmas. As soon as I am allowed to get that Christmas tree out, up it goes. Nothing warms a Thanksgiving turkey, like the twinkling lights on a holiday tree.

As we know, often the simplest DIY Christmas decorations are the best. They are handmade, hand created and because of that, they are attached to a memory. Create memories this holiday with these easy DIY Dollar Store Christmas Decor Ideas. Get ready to decorate outdoors, the tree, the holiday dining table, or even the Christmas mantle.

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Dollar Tree Christmas Decor Ideas

These Dollar Tree DIY Christmas Decor ideas are typically between $1 and $10 but can vary in price and the number of items you create.

We shared this oversized Christmas wreath our Christmas Hacks and Tips. This Pool Noodle Christmas Wreath uses swimming foam and Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments. A hot glue gun and voila, you have a huge Christmas wreath for the mantle or outdoors. | Milk Paint

Since we are on the extra large theme, grab oversized bouncy balls to make these Large Outdoor Christmas Ornaments in minutes. Talk about a genius idea. This bring holiday decorating to the front yard or porch! | Smart School House.

Put that money back into your wallet, and go to the Dollar Store for Craft Sticks (Popsicle sticks) only. Assuming you have spray paint and a hot glue gun, make these Oversized Snowflakes from Popsicle Sticks. These would be a beautiful statement piece for a bare wall, hang on an outdoor tree, or even display behind a Christmas village. | Making Home Base

Speaking of craft sticks, use some of your left overs to make a cheap Red Truck Ornament. Add the date with Sharpie. What a cute way to mark another year’s memories on the Christmas tree. See? You are creating family traditions one ornament at a time! This Dollar Tree Christmas Craft is great for little hands. | Fun Loving Families

We talked about how to flock a Christmas tree (<– see what flocking spray we used.) No need to spend a lot of money to get that beautiful white Christmas tree look. Use a Dollar Tree Christmas tree and bucket. Use this style to adorn pieces of greenery for a Christmas snow village too. | Thrifted Nest

Get crafty and craft your own Farmhouse Dollar Store Christmas Ornaments too. Instead of inspriational Christmas words, you could also add names and years with current photos on the back. | The Latina Next Door

Want vintage Farmhouse Christmas decorations? They are so easy. Take cheap Dollar Tree Christmas Ornaments and make them vintage with this secret ingredient – nail polish! Also found at The Dollar Tree. | Finding Home Farms

Want to know what makes this adorable Christmas wreath? I kid you not, dusters! Follow this Dollar Store Christmas Wreath tutorial for an easy and simple Christmas wreath. | Craft Berry Bush

Set the table with Dollar Tree Mini Christmas Stocking as napkin rings. Wouldn’t it be cute if you added a candy cane? These would be great at the kids Christmas table too with plastic spoons and forks. | The Cottage Market

Use peppermints and candy canes to make this cheap Christmas centerpiece. Add ribbon, glass jars and other Dollar Tree Christmas Decorations – just roam the aisles. If you have extra mason jars at home, you could also use these for a farmhouse Christmas look. | Passionate Penny Pincher

These battery operated candles were in the dollar section of Walmart, doesn’t mean you can’t make them with Dollar Tree Christmas find. Follow the steps to make this DIY Wax Dripped Christmas Candles. They look so beautiful int he window and are safe with kids around. | Rocky Hedge Farm

Do you have a family advent calendar? These white metal buckets were found in the Dollar Tree Wedding Section. Look how beautifully they were turned into a DIY Bucket Advent Calendar. | Infarrantly Creative

Make beautiful Mercury Glass Christmas Candles using Dollar Tree craft supplies. I love light reflected from mercury jars – magical and warm! | Little House of Four

This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine… Take a battery operated Christmas Necklace form the Dollar Tree and transform it into vintage mini tree lights. | Little House of Four

Follow the star! Turn a Dollar Tree Star into a rustic Christmas tree topper! Isn’t this farmhouse tree topper perfect for a flocked tree? | Leap of Faith Crafting

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Cauliflower Healthy Recipes

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August 2, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 1 Comment

Want to lighten up your favorite family recipes? These low-carb Cauliflower Healthy Recipes will change the way you cook. Best of all, your family might not even realize they contain hidden veggies. Cauliflower recipes ideas for appetizers, soups, sides, and main dishes.

Cauliflower Healthy Recipes

If you’ve been watching calories or carbs or you’ve just been trying to eat a little healthier, you’ve probably heard people touting the versatility of cauliflower. But when you stare at that white orb of florets, you may be feeling rather uninspired. If that’s the case, you’re going to love this list of easy, tasty, and crave-worthy cauliflower recipes. No tasteless dishes allowed!

From yummy cauliflower-based snacks and appetizers to main dishes and sides, you’re sure to find a veggie-packed recipe that everyone in your family will love.

Cauliflower Snack and Appetizer Recipes

Hosting a get-together but don’t want to fall off the wagon with your eating plan? These delicious recipes are amazing health-conscious snacks and appetizers that’ll make people say, “I can’t believe this is cauliflower!”

Looking for a guilt-free snack with a kick of flavor? Try our Skinny Buffalo Cauliflower Bites. You can prep and bake them in under 30 minutes, so you should definitely keep a head of cauliflower and bottle of hot sauce on hand at all times, just in case you need something flavorful to munch on. Optional: serve with blue cheese or ranch. | Frugal Coupon Living

Kid-friendly and healthy, these Cauliflower Tots are a sneaky way to get your kids to eat more veggies. They make terrific appetizers for get-togethers with friends, too. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for tater tots, such as ketchup, spicy mayo, or creamy mustard dipping sauces. | To Simply Inspire

When you’re trying to cut carbs, the cravings for crackers and chips can be a real struggle, but no more! These Cauliflower Crackers are crispy, crunchy, dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free, and totally healthy. Enjoy them with dips, spreads, in soups, or just as an everyday snack. | Healthy Taste of Life

Cauliflower Parmesan Crisps are another excellent crunchy snack that folks will love regardless of whether they’re watching their carbs or not. They’re made with cauliflower, Parmesan cheese, and a few spices, so they’re simple and budget-friendly. | Will Cook for Smiles

Honey Garlic Cauliflower makes a yummy appetizer, but it’s also incredibly tasty when paired with fried rice to make a complete meal. This recipe isn’t low carb since the cauliflower is breaded and then fried, but you can adjust the flowers for carb-friendlier versions if you’d like.| Flavours Treat

These Cauliflower Fritters with Garlic Dill Aioli are terrific as a snack, brunch, or a side dish. The creamy garlic dill aioli pairs perfectly with the crispy seasoned fritters. | Babaganosh

On a vegan or vegetarian diet? Don’t forget our hidden veggies vegetarian fritters made carrots and zucchini. Your kids will love htem!

This Spicy Vegan Chorizo Queso will be a hit at your next get-together. This cauliflower-based recipe is made entirely of veggies, which totally surprises people who try it. There will be no leftovers when you bring this dip to the party. | Spabettie

Homemade hummus is fantastic! And you’re going to flip when you try this tasty Roasted Red Pepper Cauliflower Hummus. It’s full of rich flavor without excess carbs weighing you down. | Keto Cooking Christian

Cauliflower Main Dish Recipes

Perhaps you’re looking for a full-on meal made with cauliflower that’ll give you the comfort food goodness of potatoes or meat but without all the carbs or fat. You’ll never miss those ingredients in these dishes.

Raise your hand if you love jalapeno poppers! Get all the flavors of them in a creamy, delicious, keto-friendly Jalapeno Popper Cauliflower Mac & Cheese recipe made with cauliflower. It’s so decadent that you’ll never miss the pasta. | Keto Cooking Christian

Skip the takeout. Make your own lighter version at home. This Sticky Sesame Cauliflower is battered, baked, and then smothered in a sticky sauce that’s sweet, spicy, and absolutely scrumptious. | Vegan Huggs

This Cauliflower Scampi with Garlic and White Wine Sauce is a winning weeknight meal that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. This pasta recipe includes cauliflower, plenty of lemon, a yummy white wine sauce and fresh herbs. | Veggie Inspired

Do you want to add more veggies to your diet but also want them smothered in a creamy poblano sauce? If you answered, “Yes!” these Cauliflower Enchiladas are the meal for you. | Foodal

This simple vegetarian meal makes the perfect weeknight dinner for busy folks. The Charred Cauliflower Steaks with Curry Sauce is ready to eat in under 30 minutes and can be cooked in the oven or on the grill. | Peel with Zeal

When the weather gets colder, you’re going to love this Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup. Topped with Parmesan croutons, crumbled bacon, green onions, and sun-dried tomato oil, the flavor combination is out of this world. | The Inspiration Edit

Cook a meal in practically no time—only 25 minutes, in fact. This Sausage Pepper Cauliflower Rice Skillet is super tasty and incredibly easy. If you miss rice, learning how to make delicious cauliflower rice skillets like this one can save your sanity (and your diet)! | Low Carb Africa

Shepherd’s pie is classic comfort food, but the piles of mashed potatoes on top don’t do you any favors if you’re trying to cut carbs. This Mashed Cauliflower Shepherd’s Pie recipe, however, is a low-carber’s dream food. The ground beef mixture is topped with a creamy, cheesy cauliflower mash that’s so good you won’t crave those potatoes at all. | Home Cooking Memories

I have to admit—when I began my search for cauliflower recipes, I didn’t think I’d find a breakfast dish. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to come across these Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Breakfast Muffins. Since muffins are usually quite carb-heavy, these seem like a tasty and sensible swap. | Mom Skoop

Cauliflower Tikka Masala is a budget-friendly meal that’s packed with bold, savory flavors. Families who enjoy spicy food are going to love this dish. Roasting the cauliflower gives it maximum flavor before it’s coated in the delicious sauce. | Vegan Huggs

Everyone in the family will devour this Keto Pizza Cauliflower Casserole. It tastes just like a regular pizza, but you can feel good about getting in lots of good-for-you cauliflower for kids who may be rather picky about their veggies. | Home Made Lovely

This Creamy Cauliflower Curry is another quick weeknight meal option that’s perfect for busy evenings. Pair it with steamed basmati rice or some naan bread.| Fun Food Frolic

Cauliflower Side Dish Recipes

These cauliflower recipes include salads and sides that’ll help you round out your favorite meals.

Make tacos and wraps a little healthier by making Cauliflower Tortillas. Not only are they great for taco filling and other meats, but the tortillas make a tasty base for pizza toppings, as well.| Low Carb Yum

Anyone who’s doing keto, low carb, or just looking for healthier, lower-cal, lower-carb options for potatoes should have a recipe for Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes in their arsenal. It’s a dinnertime staple! | The Salty Pot

You could also try this recipe for Crock-Pot Mashed Cauliflower. It’s loaded with sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. | Tammilee Tips

If you want to serve a show-stopping side, try this Garlic and Smoked Paprika Whole Roasted Cauliflower recipe. It is packed with flavor, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. It’s perfect for the holidays or any time of year when you want to make an impressive side dish. | Veggie Desserts

How beautiful is this Roasted Purple Cauliflower Salad? White and purple cauliflower florets are roasted on a sheet pan along with broccoli, oil, and spices, and then tossed together in a delicious salad with a refreshing lemon-garlic salad dressing. | Little Sunny Kitchen

Sometimes, comfort cooking is where it’s at, but you may want the comfort food without all the carbs. Here’s where this Loaded Keto Cauliflower Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese comes in. It’s hearty, packed with veggies, and super creamy and cheesy. Use these metric conversion charts if you don’t have a food scale to measure out the ingredients. | Here to Cook

It’s a healthier twist on a Middle Eastern favorite. This Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh is low-carb and grain-free, making it a healthy, clean salad that everyone can enjoy. It’s a wonderful year-round salad because the ingredients are always available. The dressing is simple and made with just lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper. | The View from Great Island

When Thanksgiving and Christmas come around, you may be missing the traditional stuffing to go along with your turkey if you’re low-carbing. But this Low Carb Riced Cauliflower Stuffing is going to make you feel like you’re not skimping out at all. It’s full of the flavors of traditional stuffing, but without the bread.| Flavor the Moments (see our Gluten Free Thanksgiving Ideas too!)

This Loaded Cauliflower Salad will be your new favorite side. It’s crispy, crunchy, and flavorful. This salad is a terrific potluck dish, especially with summertime foods like burgers, kabobs, and other meats cooked on the grill. | Spend with Pennies

Polenta is comfort food that’s typically made with cornmeal or other grains, but it takes on a healthier spin in this Cauliflower Polenta recipe. It’s warm, creamy, cheesy, and the perfect side to pair with any dish that has gravy or sauce.| Sumptuous Spoonfuls

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College Dorm Decor Ideas

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June 28, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 2 Comments

Inspiring College Dorm Decor Ideas including storage, organization, decorations, and hacks. Dorm room essentials, where to buy dorm room decor and cheap and affordable college living spaces you will want to copy.

College Dorm Decor Ideas

If this post has desire anything, I have a huge craving to use my wallet size of today and go back to college to decorate my dorm! You jaw will hit the floor with these college dorm room ideas. Find the best places to buy dorm room decor and get inspired by all the budget-friendly options! Happy Decorating.

Best Places to Buy Dorm Room Decor

You cannot decorate a dorm room without knowing the best places to buy dorm room decor. While it has been almost 20 years since I have been in college, my my pre-teens are not yet at this stage, I found (through this posts ) there are so many awesome places to buy college dorm decor. Many of these purchases can be used for apartment living, small homes, or even carried over into a starter home. Some of the ideas (like rugs) you might want to toss at the end of the school year. other items, you will find yourself carrying to your fist home. (Three kids later, my college roommate still has the bookshelf we used in our first college room! I actually still sleep with the same blanket!)

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Best College Dorm Ideas

Follow Neelam, an interior designer who turned a cold college dorm into a warm home away from home. Details about dorm room storage, laying textures, and adding little touches to define your personality through your college room decor – five stars and two thumbs up! | Patterns and Prosecco

Inspire your welcome with a temporary polka dot door. Using white vinyl, a cutting machine or a circle cutter this dorm room decor craft can be done in under 30 minutes. Make sure you are using Removable Vinyl! | Sarah Hearts

Use command strips and decorative clipboards. Easily change out art or calendars using clipboards. Download our free Dorm Sweet Dorm printable. Subscribe and look for a link and password in our inbox. The password allows you to access and download all of our free printables.

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This dorm storage ideas acts as both a Collapsible storage ottoman and a bench with seat back. Comes in white, gray and black. Get this dorm storage ottoman here.

Display all your feelings on a rotating mood board. You can use anything from magazines, articles, sticky notes, and other materials to put together your board and of course turn to inspiration of Pinterest. | Just Josie

Layer textiles. Cover your standard title floor with the largest rug you can to fit your room. Even if you don’t like this larger rug, you can add smaller rugs on top to define your space and style. | Dormify

Instead of using the overhead florescent lighting, adding your own lighting will warm up the room and make such a mood difference. Head to Home Goods (Marshalls, TJMaxx, etc) and find affordable table lamps. Jump on Amazon for hanging string lights. We used these Command light hooks to hang my daughters. I highly recommend adding Powered Bed Risers. | Source

Smile. Place your favorite memories when you these this Dry Erase Polaroid Frame Decal Set. This allows you to easily rotate photos plus it it’s safe for walls and won’t leave a sticky residue.

Talk about a dorm room makeover. These college roommates took a scary 50 year old residence into a place to relax and rest with custom drapes, two loft beds, white dressers, monogrammed chairs, and more. | Today.com

White brick wall paper will change the entire feel of an ugly cinder block wall! Bring a charming vibe within a matter of minutes. The best part about it is, if you mess up, it’s repositionable and removeable! Get your white brick removeable wall paper here.

Create perfect under bed storage as well has hide an ugly wall with a tapestry. You can get this pull out storage here, tapestry clips here and black/white tapestry here. | Driven by Decor (Take a second and look at this entire blog – so much inspiration for mom’s home too!)

This dorm decor is doing so many things right. A perfect mix of textures, prints, pom-pom garland duvet cover, and a dorm room gallery wall add serious personality to this space. And of course for the ultimate small dorm room hack, a table beside the bed triples as a besdie nightstand, a vanity, and a desk. | René Quickle’s Freshman Dorm on Pinterest

Tip: Everyone needs a fur chair cover to hide basic dorm room chairs.

Easy to maintain pants will create some responsibility as well as provide some fresh air. Succulents, cacti, and aloe plants are super easy to take care of. Not to mention, those leafy greens can help purify the air quality in your dorm. If you’re too intimidated by becoming a plant mother, then just buy fake ones. | Room 264

Create your own mini kitchen with this Mini Fridge Organizer. This freestanding organizer fits over a compact mini fridge to provide organized storage in the available space above your fridge. Will also fit a microwave. Get your mini refrigerator storage cabinet here.

There higher you go with the bed, the more storage you are given below. Make sure to invest in a step stool. You can also use it as an end table, as storage, or even as a place to sit. Shop Blush Pink Storage Ottoman

Also consider getting these powered bed risers for bed height and extra long dorm bed skirt for covering unsightly storage.

Use a dorm room utility rolling cart for practical things like pantry items and kitchen supplies. Easy to pull out, easy to push back. | Jessica Slaughter

These gold polka dot wall decals create a mural on a wall with little time and effort. | Preptista

Head to thrift stores, search Facebook market place, look high and low for recycled furniture. Distress your own dorm room coffee station for late night studying. | Source Unknown.

Change messages and inspirational quotes in your room with a letter board. Hang with command strips for easily going on and coming off!

Do yourself a favor and make sure you do this – take a dorm room before and after photo. It will be so exciting to see your artistic side and personality show when decorating a dorm room. Can’t wait to see what you do! | Cosmopolitan.

Dorm Room Cleaning Checklist

We provided a free dorm room cleaning checklist printable. Included in our dorm cleaning checklist is a list of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities. Give each roommate their own copy or share the chores.

Daily

Make Your Bed
Pick Up Clutter
Wash Dishes

Weekly

Clean Out Refrigerator
Vacuum and Take Out Trash
Laundry

Monthly

Declutter Rooms
Wipe Windows and Mirrors
Dust

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DIY Bathroom Vanity Makeover with Behr Grey Paint

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Looking for a weekend home renovation project? Transform your entire space with this bathroom remodel on a budget was under $50. Thrifty DIY Bathroom Vanity Makeover Tutorial plus the Best Grey Paint Colors form Behr.

DIY Bathroom Vanity Makeover

Frugal times call for frugal measures. We have been crossing off our Older Home Improvement Renovations off one by one. When we purchased this one, we had a bathroom that wasn’t very updated and I knew could be improved with a quick weekend project.

Our chalk paint vanity was slowly looking like a 100 year old farmhouse bathroom vanity. I don’t mean in the best way. I mean 100 year old in the sense that this bathroom needs some tender loving care. It was time to paint or replace the bathroom vanity. To save money, we dedicated a weekend to painting an old bathroom vanity.

Refinishing your bathroom vanity cabinets is a thrifty way to bring your entire bathroom to life. It can be done for under $50 with only a few essential supplies.

Bathroom Vanity Makeover Supplies

These are the supplies we had on hand before beginning our Bathroom Vanity Makeover.

Materials:

Vanity/Cabinet
Paint/Primer (we used Behr Marquee Flint Grey Paint)
180-220 Grit sandpaper
Paint brush (Home Depot Best Seller Wooster 2 in. Paint Brush)
Vacuum
Tack cloth
Screw driver/screw gun

When refinishing your bathroom vanity cabinets, also consider:

New cabinet hardware or hardware paint like Rust-Oleum All Surface Metallic Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray Paint and Primer in One.

The paint was about $35 and we actually had the rest of the bathroom makeover supplies. However, if you are in need of a some materials your will hit closer to the $50 threshold.

Refinishing Your Bathroom Vanity Cabinets

Follow these steps to update a bathroom vanity with paint.

First, clean your vanity/cabinet by scrubbing it with a sponge, dish soap and water and let dry.

Remove your cabinet doors, drawers and hardware with a screw driver or screw gun if you can. Label your doors and drawers do you know where they go.

Sand your vanity/cabinet with the grain of the wood.

Vacuum dust and paint from sanding.

Use a tack cloth to wipe the vanity/cabinet.

What is a tack cloth? A tack cloth is a specialized type of loosely woven cheesecloth that is treated with a tacky material for wiping away dust and fine particles.

Tape around your edges. Tape near the counter top, walls, white trim baseboard and flooring.

Paint a primer on your cabinet (my cabinet was painted white prior so I skipped this step) and let dry overnight.

Paint the doors and drawers on your cabinet and let dry. Then paint the rest of the cabinet. (My drawers were not removable, if yours are you can paint both at the same time) and let dry for at least 4 hours.

Paint a second coat on the doors, drawers and cabinet and let dry overnight.

Reattached the doors, drawers and add new hardware. If you don’t want to buy new hardware, you can always re-paint the ones you had. A great hardware paint is Rust-Oleum All Surface Metallic Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray Paint and Primer in One (comes in many colors.)

Behr Grey Paint Colors

Take a look at the best Behr grey paint for bathrooms. For our bathroom makeover, we used Behr Flint Gray Paint, but there are many beautiful shades of gray for vanities, walls, etc.

Part of Behr 2020 Color Trends in the grey paint called Battleship Gray. The Behr 2020 Color Trends palette was inspired by natural elements such as sky, earth, water and plant life.

Best Gray Paint Colors

Looking for a warm gray, dark gray, a light gray? There are so many different shades of grey.

We found more popular gray paint colors from Behr. Paint your dinning room, living room, kitchen or renovate your bathroom in one weekend too!

Grey or Gray

I felt a need to quick address this! You will see me use the two variations of gray and grey on this post. Gray is American spelling while Grey is British spelling. Depending on how Behr identified the color, was the version I picked up. Google will identify and interchange for you both colors when doing your own internet search.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final bathroom vanity makeover or a space where you painted gray paint. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Do not forget our Older Home Improvement Hacks & DIY Renovations. We love this photo (below) from Joanna Gaines who had an older green bathroom that could not be painted or changed. A few touches and the bathroom is chic and enjoyable. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Bathroom Storage Solutions for Small Spaces. When redesigning your bathroom, take into account some of these bathroom hacks and transform your entire space! Pin to Pinterest.

Bake and Take Recipes | Meal Trains and Meal Exchanges

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June 7, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Tired of preparing dinner each night? Bake and take recipes might be your busy mom solution! Details on how to get a weeks worth of throw in the oven meals for your family. What is a meal train, dinner ideas for neighbors, and hosting a girls night out party with a meal exchange ideas.

Bake and Take Recipes

Bake and take can mean one of many things. It can be an opportunity where people get together for a meal exchange. A bake can take can be an easy recipe for a new baby meal train. It can be a meal recipe you for bringing dinner to neighbors who have medical issue or are experiencing tough times.

Whatever the reason, we have the best bake and take recipes for parties, meal trains, neighbors and friends.

Bake and Take Party

Fist let’s address a Bake and Take Party. This is most appropriate when you are not in quarantine. Similar to a cookie exchange, only a meal exchange. Invite 5 to 7 people (too many people can be quite challenging.)

For a meal exchange party, each person brings the same dish x number of times. For example, for five people, each person brings the same meal in five different disposable foil pans. Exchange meals among friends and at the end of the night, go home with five different dinners for your family. This meal exchange can be done by prepping or baking the dish ahead.

Another option for a take and bake party is you bring your ingredients. Together, friends can sip wine and prep five dishes. Each person goes home with a meal prepared that they can make later that week for their family.

Bonus if your final bake and take meals can be frozen for easy prep on a busy night. For for a take and bake recipe exchange party, you will need Freezer Bags and/or Aluminum Disposable Pans.

What is a Meal Train

I meal train is an effective way to organize meal giving to a person or family for births, surgeries, illnesses and during tough times. A friend group or family community comes together to coordinating dropping off a home-made meal for a family who could use help.

If cooking is not an option, alternatively, you could coordinating restaurant delivery (like pizza or a local restaurant) or send a restaurant gift card for the person/family to use at their own time and need.

Mealtrain.com is a great resource for creating a group meal sign up, organizing meal giving, and scheduling meals to a calendar.

Bringing Dinner to Neighbors

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the importance of those in close proximity like immediate family and neighbors. Bake and take recipes are great for neighbors. You can rotate the responsibility of meals, each person assigned a different night of the week. You can also, bless an elderly, sickly or a neighbor in trouble with the gift of a home cooked meal.

Consider hosting a bake and take party for the neighborhood or create a meal train for a neighbor who could a little extra help.

Social Distance Meals

Let’s take bake and take a step further. During quarantine and times of distancing, social distance meals are an option. Again, choose 5 to 7 people and each person is assigned a day.

The social distancing parties can work one of two ways. Let’s use our party of five people again.

Option 1

Each person is assigned a day. On your assigned day, that person prepares (and bakes) five of the same dinners. They drive to five separate houses leaving the dinner on the step or front porch. This gives each party goer five nights of meals, only preparing dinner one night.

Option 2

Similar to a meal train, each person signs up for one day to bless a friend/neighbor in need with a meal. That person is assigned the job of putting a meal on the porch for the calendar date they have scheduled.

Bake and Take Recipe Ideas

For bake and take recipes, it is very important to know allergy and diet restrictions. We looked for easy recipes, casserole dishes, or throw in the oven meals that were free from many common allergies. Before hosting a bake and take party or meal train, get each persons dietary restrictions and any foods for which they may have an allergy.

This easy Green Bean Tater Tot Casserole is a dump recipe you can quickly prepare and bring to a neighbor or friend. | Neighbor Food Blog

Everything bakes together in one dish with this Chicken Parmesan Casserole Recipe. | Happy Go Lucky Blog

Want a good-for-you dinner option for your neighbors? This Creamy Chicken Quinoa and Broccoli Casserole is quick and easy, a comfort dish that is like a big gentle hug. | Pinch of Yum

This savory Slow Cooker Beef on Rice with has a flavorful gravy. Serve it over a warm bed of rice. If you are exchanging with a large group of people at once, bring Uncle Ben’s 90 second rice. So easy and quick. | Le Creme de la Crumb

This nutritious minestrone soup is protein packed with red kidney beans and great northern beans. Exchange with frozen dinner rolls. | Little Spice Jar

With just 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep, this Dump-and-Bake Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole is an easy dinner that cooks in one dish! Cook ahead and reheat. Consider serving with a mixed salad bag. | The Seasoned Mom

Another easy prep. Try a dump and bake easy Chicken Alfredo Pasta Casserole. | Lil Luna

This kid-friendly comfort food casserole is great for exchanges. Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional Irish dish made with a saucy ground beef, peas, and carrots and topped with a mashed potato crust. Easy and tasty. | Savory Nothings

A family favorite casserole for us. This creamy tuna noodle casserole is loved by all ages – kids and adults. Goes perfect with a steam fresh veggie. | Mom Dot

Crock Pot Chicken and Wild Rice Soup is a quick and healthy crock pot recipe that’s perfect for busy nights. Add all the ingredients in the crock pot then push on! Serve with frozen dinner rolls. | Iowa Girl Eats

This super simple chicken pot pie recipe is made with buttermilk biscuits! | I Heart Recipes

Looking for more ideas? Take a look at our printable meal plans including meatless dinners, chicken dinners, pasta dinners, Mexican dinners, Italian dinners and even salad dinner ideas.

Freezer meals are so friendly when it comes to meal exchanges. Take a look at these make-ahead Freezer Crockpot and Dump Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

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Inexpensive Backyard Landscaping Ideas on a Budget

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May 17, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Create the beautiful outdoor living space of your dreams with these inexpensive backyard landscape design ideas. Weekend project ideas for your patio and yard designs including lighting ideas, DIY projects, garden hacks and outdoor design tips.

Backyard Landscape Design Ideas

When our family moved to a new house, it was at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Our yard began to bloom before our very eyes, day after day. My family and I loved seeing what surprises the next spring day would bring.

You see, our new home backs against the woods, and even has a beautiful little creek that runs into the Potomac. Nature was totally doing its thing with our backyard landscape design, and I was willing to let it take the reins. My husband, however, had a different opinion. He pointed out that heavy rains would raise the creek levels, causing flooding. Plus, he noticed that the lower areas would become muddy, fast. And finally, he knew that the grass would grow uncontrollably — even taller than our kids! Regardless, I waved off his warnings. I didn’t see a real need for backyard landscape design.

Okay, okay. I’m big enough to admit where I’m in the wrong. After two months living at the new house, the grass did in fact reach the boys’ shoulders. I have begged my husband to hire someone to help us get our backyard landscape design in order, ASAP. While he is looking for help, I am searching Pinterest for low-cost backyard landscape design ideas to perfect our natural space.

Without further ado, here’s what I have found so far! (I figured I would share with all of my frugal friends, too!) Read on to discover some of the best, inexpensive yard designs that you can accomplish all by yourself.

Backyard Landscaping Ideas on a Budget

DIY Water Feature

You weren’t expecting an impressive water feature right off the bat, were you? It’s amazingly easy to achieve this beautiful backyard landscape design with your downspouts. For your liner, cover the bare ground with plastic trash bags. Add your river rock, plants, and mulch. The rainwater will travel down the spout and over the rocks to provide a beautiful rock water feature. | Woo Home

Flower Basket Yard Designs

Line your walkway with these wooden posts topped with flower baskets. These yard designs can be customized to fit whatever color scheme you’ve chosen for your backyard landscape design. Just paint, assemble, and enjoy! | Cottage at the Crossroads

Weathered Wood Renewal DIY

Has your old wooden outdoor furniture seen better days? I’ve got good news — you don’t need to buy a completely new set! This outdoor furniture improvement project renews weathered furniture to polish up your patio. All you need is Howard Products SunShield Outdoor Furniture Wax with UV Protection.

DIY Outdoor Lights

Light up the night with this backyard landscape design. This super simple project shows how to string lights from natural elements like tree limbs using galvanized buckets and concrete. (As seen in our Backyard Movie Ideas) | Ida klipper och klistrar (in English)

Cheap Patio Lighting DIY

In our cheap patio ideas, we introduced this cheap patio lighting idea. Hang string lights in potted lamp posts for a chic look, even with a small backyard. The glow of the lights with the beautiful flowers is a winning combo! | I Should be Mopping the Floor

DIY Horizontal Slat Fence

Transform your backyard landscape design on the cheap with this DIY Horizontal Slat Fence. The fence looks so modern — your guests won’t know it’s DIY until you tell them! | Fresh Mommy Blog

Christmas Lights Backyard Landscape Design

Who says Christmas Lights are only meant for winter? Light up your backyard every night of the year with inexpensive Christmas lights. | Shop Wayfair for Lights.

DIY Patio String Lights Tutorial

How amazing do these string lights look? Transform the ambiance of your patio with this simple, step-by-step DIY Patio String Lights Tutorial. | Place of My Taste

DIY Newspaper Hack for Weeds

You don’t have to use chemicals to solve your weeds problem. This newspaper hack prevents any grass and weed seeds from germinating for the be-all, end-all of weed solutions! Something to keep in mind: unlike WeedBlock Barrier fabric, the newspaper will decompose after about 18 months, so you’ll have to be ready to replace them. | Rosemary on the TV

DIY Marble Fence

I know I can’t be the only one that loves incorporating color into my yard designs. Easily transform your garden fence with this cheap backyard landscape design idea. All you need are colored marbles and a drill! Create your holes, insert colored marbles, and let the light do the rest. I can guarantee your kids will love this one — imagine the colors of the sunset! | Garden Drama

DIY Planter

Planters can be expensive, and they’re not even the focal point — the plants are! Luckily, you can easily upcycle a humble Styrofoam cooler into a DIY Planter. Such an unexpected backyard landscape design! | Salvage Sister and Mister

DIY Beverage Tub

Keep beverages cold without that expensive cooler (this one’s way cuter, anyways!). Use it inside or outside to keep all your beverages in one adorable place. This DIY Beverage Tub comes with two SVG files.

DIY Glowing Orbs

You’d never guess that it only costs $1 to $3 (if anything!) to create these DIY Outdoor Glowing Orbs. You might even have all the materials at home right now! | The Art of Doing Stuff

DIY Fire Pit Tutorial

Kids and adults love fire pits (did someone say s’mores?) But, I’ve been holding off on getting one — they can get way too pricey. This DIY Fire Pit will only set you back $60! Make it a weekend backyard landscape design project to complete with the whole family. | Keeping It Simple Crafts

DIY Upcycled Armoire

This couple took a $20 yard sale armoire and used one half of it to cover unsightly wires from their outdoor electrical box. The other half became a garden bed for growing vegetables. So smart! | Shabby Glam

DIY Pot-In-Pot Gardening Hack

As seen in our garden hacks and tips, try this pot-in-pot method. This DIY backyard landscape design lets you switch up your plants instantly! | Florida Friendly Plants

DIY Bean Pole Teepee Plant

This fun and inexpensive backyard landscape design idea also becomes the perfect DIY outdoor hangout for the kids. They will love patiently watching it grow before their eyes! | Artful Parent

DIY Rock Garden

If areas of your yard are brown and dead, don’t hire a costly landscape designer. Instead, replace dead grass with a DIY Rock Garden. You’ll save money and create an interesting element of your yard designs! | Home Talk

DIY Terracotta Pot Garden Hack

Calling all green thumbs! I love the look of this herb garden. Transform your flower beds with humble terracotta pots. Place your terracotta pots inside the ground and put a variety of herbs in the pots! | Town Mouse

DIY Rock Wall Garden Design

Elevate the look of your front or backyard landscape design with a rock wall edging against a colorful flower bed. It’s amazing how rocks can effortlessly improve your yard designs! | Pine and Prospect

Decorative Fencing Hack

HVAC units and garbage cans are eyesores that can get in the way of a beautiful backyard landscape design. Hide these unsightly items with easy to install decorative fencing. | All Things Mama

DIY Wood Pallet Walkway

Keep mud and dirt off of your shoes with this frugal, upcycled wood pallet walkway. This is one of my favorite garden yard designs, and something a little different from the traditional stone path! | The Homespun Hydrangea

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18 Creative IKEA BILLY Bookcase Hack Ideas

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May 10, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

Eighteen Creative IKEA BILLY Bookcase Hacks and Ideas. Get inspired with these low cost IKEA home decor ideas for those with million dollar taste.

IKEA BILLY Bookcase Hacks

IKEA Billy Series

The IKEA Billy Series has been around over 50 years. Developed in 1979 by the Swedish designer Gillis Lundgren, IKEA has sold over 60 million units of the bookcases worldwide. Obviously it’s a popular series. Well the world has gotten more creative and the platform of Pinterest has been created. This media sharing has inspired many Billy Bookcase creative designs with an IKEA low-cost price tag.

IKEA BILLY Bookcase Ideas

We have found same amazing Billy bookcase IKEA ideas. Enjoy this list of the top 18 IKEA BILLY Bookcase ideas. Show us what you design after being inspired by these IKEA hackers.

If you want a floor to ceiling custom built in, get started with this BILLY Bookcases cheat sheet and stacking formula. Turn IKEA BILLY Bookcases with glass doors into the most perfect built in you’ve ever seen with this full tutorial. | Vintage Revivals

Turn your shelving unit into a craftsman dream by adding trim. Adding molding to IKEA BILLY bookcase makes it look like an expensive built in unit. | Blesser House

Get crafty for the kids! Turn a white bookshelf into a life size DIY dollhouse. Touches of paint, wallpaper, craft paper and dollhouse furniture and you have a complete home. | The DIY Village

This BILLY bookcase lighting hack adds illumination to any space! Best of all, Jamie doesn’t even have to flip a switch this this remote control lighting trick! | Southern Revivals

This BILLY bookcase hack closet idea is perfect for someone who lacks the IKEA closet PAX wardrobe space. Lauren has quite the experience with IKEA storage units too. Her entire room has intricate plans! | Blesser House

Make your book shelf pop with this DIY hack with billy bookcase drawers. Turn your BILLY book shelves into a colorful dresser. | Infarrantly Creative

This built-in day bed and reading nook transformed this playroom. The hidden gem is created form two different sizes of IKEA bookcases. | House Homemade (Also seen in our Reading Corner Ideas for Kids)

I gave my husband these plans and begging him to make this IKEA billy bookcase entertainment center for only $300! It would resolve our “no entertainment center” problem by 1,000s! | Amanda Katherine

Look at this home improvement hack! Cover an ugly AC Wall Unit with an IKEA bookcase hack. | Design Evolving

This BILLY Bookcase bedroom idea is perfect for a little girls room. Combining a dresser and IKEA book shelf and then paint for the most adorable pop! | Designer Trapped

Need more storage in the kitchen? Custom build a pantry with this IKEA bookcase idea. Compare the price! You can buy IKEA pantry cabinets for around $400 or buy a 15” BILLY bookcase (with a door) for just around $100! | Run to Radiance

Look at this great idea! Take an IKEA bookcase and install over a door or entryway! | The Accent Piece

Revamp your playroom with this painted IKEA bookcase storage unit. Perfect for organizing – so easy on the eyes. | Blesser House

Paint the background of your custom bookcase like this IKEA playroom idea. Love that pop of green! | Centsational Style

Think outside the box and transform your kitchen island by adding a billy bookcase island with IKEA butcher block. | Golden Boys and Me

Revamp your entryway or even your garage with this custom mudroom built ins From IKEA white bookcases for $300! | The Kim Six Fix

Find a similar IKEA mudroom hack using white bookcases with full design inspiration and links. | House homemade

This might be my most favorite BILLY Bookcase hack. It is so easy and really makes your shelf look like a million bucks. Hide the holes in your BILLY Bookcase with DryDex Spackling. Goes on pink and dries white. How satisfying! | Centsational Style

IKEA BILLY Bookcase Planner

Inspired? Become your own interior designer with the help of the IKEA Billy Bookcase Planner Tools. Create your perfect storage and home improvement solutions. Plan online at IKEA and you’ve completed your design you can add it to your cart and order it online – easy.

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Homemade Cleaners | DIY Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

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April 12, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media 1 Comment

DIY Homemade Cleaning Products for Spring Cleaning. Tackle neglected areas of the home and save money with these frugal-friendly General Household Cleaners. Eco-friendly cleaning products you can make with pantry ingredients plus hacks, tips, and tricks to create a sparkling home that you love.

Homemade Cleaners

Do you love the look, feel, and smell of a clean house? Are you looking for recipes for homemade cleaners to try in your home? You’re in luck! Whether you’re looking for greener cleaning products or simply want to save some money, you’ll find a homemade cleaner recipe to get the job done here. These cleaners are made with natural ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your pantry.

So, the next time you run out of your go-to commercial cleaner, try making the switch to one of these homemade cleaners instead. They’re easier on the environment and your wallet. In fact, many of the recipes cost only pennies to make. That’s definitely a savings over spending several dollars per cleaner at the store.

Give natural, homemade cleaners a try by looking through this list to see which ones you’d like to make. We’ve combed the internet for some of the best homemade cleaner recipes, so you don’t have to!

Homemade Cleaners You Need to Try

Disclaimer: These DIY cleaners are not proven to erase or kill germs. These general household cleaners are not backed as EPA certified disinfectants. Please use them for general cleaning. Always refer to the CDC for cleaning and disinfecting your home.

Homemade Cleaners Ingredients:

When making homemade cleaners, there will be a repetition of ingredients you need to make your own cleaners.

Kitchen Cleaners

Our Homemade Dishwasher Tablets are made with a hint of lemongrass for a fresh, clean scent. This easy dish soap recipe is a must-make if you’re interested in making your own kitchen supplies. This dishwasher detergent is easy to store and frugal-friendly for those on a budget. | Frugal Coupon Living

Perfect for the kitchen or bathroom, this Rosemary and Lemon Surface Scrub gets the job done safely, but effectively. You can find the ingredients—baking soda, castile soap, and essential oils—at most supermarkets. | All Things Mamma

Make your stove sparkle again with this all-natural Kitchen and Stove Degreaser. This isn’t one of those cleaners that just spread the grease around. It cuts through it. | Happy Mothering

Here’s another Homemade Soft Scrub to try that’s made with baking soda, Castile soap, and witch hazel, along with several essential oils. It’s a bit thicker, so it’s great for those tough jobs. | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops

Do you love your stainless steel appliances but hate dealing with fingerprints? This All-Natural Stainless Steel Cleaner will keep your appliances shiny and free of fingerprints. It’s made with only a couple of ingredients and olive oil, so you can make some and use it today to shine your appliances! | Family Focus Blog

Fruit flies drive you crazy in the spring and summer? Use this natural Fruit Fly Repellent to keep them at bay. It’s the easiest way to keep those pesky bugs out of your kitchen. | Easy Peasy Creative

Bathroom Cleaners

Keep your toilet fresher between cleanings by adding one of these DIY Toilet Bowl Bombs. They emit a lovely fragrance as they dissolve to cover up any bad toilet smells. | Happy Mothering

If your bathroom lacks good ventilation, you probably have frequent problems with mold and mildew. Try this homemade Mold and Mildew Cleaner to clean away that yucky grime whenever it’s needed. This is another simple vinegar and baking soda based cleaner that really gets the job done. | Happy Mothering

Laundry Cleaners

Get your clothes clean and smelling fresh with this Natural Homemade Laundry Detergent made from super washing soda, baking soda, and castile soap. You can also optionally add a freshness booster if you like your clothes to have a lot of scent after they’re washed. | Natural Beach Living

If you prefer a Liquid Laundry Detergent, you’ll find two different recipes here. The one using Sal’s Suds is a little less complicated than the one using Castile soap, but both work well. | Bren Did

You probably have all the ingredients you need to make this DIY Fabric Softener. Made with a conditioner of your choice, vinegar, 1/2 cup baking soda, and water, it’s easy to whip up a batch, and it smells amazing. | Crayons and Cravings

Want to freshen fabrics without hazardous chemicals? Make a Non-Toxic Homemade Febreze without fabric softener to make it safer to use. Witch hazel, essential oils, and baking powder are simple, safe ingredients to use. | The Artisan Life

Window Cleaners

Get clear, streak-free windows, glass, and mirrors with this Alcohol-Free Window and Glass Cleaner. Isn’t cleaning the windows without harsh fumes a far more pleasant task? It gets grease and grime off the glass without chemicals. You can’t get any simpler or purer than white vinegar, water, and lemon essential oil for scent. | All Things Mamma

However, if you don’t like the smell of vinegar, here’s a different No Streak Glass Cleaner that uses rubbing alcohol instead. Grab a paper towel and wipe. | Get Green Be Well

Floor Cleaners

Use a Natural Floor Cleaner to get your laminate floors sparkling. Made with equal parts water and vinegar plus rubbing alcohol, and peppermint essential oil. It leaves floors clean with a refreshing minty smell. | Simply Today Life

Make a simple Homemade Wood Floor Cleaner with just vinegar and water. It’s super cheap and super simple. | Homemade Ginger

Use natural ingredients and essential oils with this DIY All Purpose Cleaner from Frugal Coupon Living.

Make an All-Purpose Cleaner to use in the bathrooms, on floors, or for outdoor furniture. Choose your own scent by adding your favorite essential oils. | A Cultivated Nest

Freshen up your carpets in a pinch with this easy Homemade Carpet Powder made with baking soda and essential oils. Stinky rugs and carpets will be a thing of the past! With three fresh-smelling recipes, you’ll never get bored with the scents. | The Artisan Life

Is your grimy grout getting to you? Use this simple stain removing DIY grout cleaner made with baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice to make it sparkle again. It’ll look amazing again with this cleaner and a little elbow grease. | Ann’s Entitled Life

Multi-Room Household Cleaners

When it comes to quick clean-up, cleaning wipes can’t be beat. But it’s super easy to make your own Homemade Cleaning Wipes with paper towels, water, vinegar, dish soap, lemon juice, and essential oil. The wipes will leave your surfaces smelling so fresh and clean. They’re great in the kitchen and in other rooms of the house, too. | Crayons and Cravings

However, if you’d like a more earth-friendly solution, try this recipe for Reusable Household Wipes using washcloths or scrap microfiber cloths and water, vinegar, soap, and essential oils. | Easy Organized Home

Make your own DIY cleaning spray with witch hazel, 1/4 vinegar, distilled water, and essential oils. Use it in the kitchen, bathrooms, or anywhere you’d like to add some sparkle and pleasant scent. Not EPA certified. | Kimspired DIY

This Lemon Cleaning Spray is made with vinegar, baking soda, lemon, and lemon essential oil for extra cleaning power. Not EPA Certified| Easy Peasy Creative

Don’t you love a great-smelling room? You can get it naturally without commercial air fresheners. With rubbing alcohol, distilled water, and your favorite essential oils, you’ll have some ready in no time. | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops

Make your own lavender linen spray on Frugal Coupon Living. What a great way to lay your head down at night.

Other Homemade Cleaners

When you’re not at home, washing your hands isn’t always possible. Make this simple DIY Hand Sanitizer anytime you need some hand-cleaning power on the go. This is a little thicker, like a lotion, which makes it easier for kids to apply. This is not EPA certified nor can claim to kill germs. | Natural Beach Living

Make some DIY Jewelry Cleaner with vinegar, baking soda, dish washing liquid, and boiling water. It’ll bring your old, lackluster pieces back to life again. | Bitz & Giggles

With all these smell-good cleaners for your house, it’s only fair that you get your pets smelling great, too. Try this Homemade Doggie Deodorant that conditions and deodorizes your dog’s fur between baths and groomings. (See our Dog Hacks and Tips.) | Rachel Teodoro

Get your screens clean and free of fingerprints and smudges with a Homemade Screen Cleaner. Vinegar, water, and a microfiber cloth are all you need to make screens sparkle. | Confessions of an Overworked Mom

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