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Dollar Store Easter Decor

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March 24, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, Easter, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring

published date: March 10, 2019
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Turn your seasonal Dollar Tree purchases into festive DIY Easter decoration with these Dollar Store Easter Decor and crafting ideas.

Dollar Store Easter Decor

Beautiful Easter decor for spring doesn’t have to cost a million bucks! To help your frugal and creative juices, we uncovered some of the best Dollar Store Easter Decor. You and the kids can create candy mason jars, plastic egg wreaths, and festive topiaries, all on the cheap. Read on to see how to easily turn inexpensive supplies into beautiful Easter decor.

Plus, don’t forget to check out our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks – tons of these ideas work great for Spring and Easter decor!

DIY Glitter Egg Cups

What a cute and simple DIY Easter decoration! These glitter Easter cups are an adorable way to show off your Easter eggs. | Handmade Charlotte

DIY Plastic Egg Wreath

A foam wreath form plus eggs equals one amazing DIY Easter decoration. Each kid can make their own for their door! | Crazy Little Projects (Also see our Spring Easter Wreaths.)

DIY Carrot Easter Decor

Can you guess what these adorable carrots are made out of? You might be surprised! Make this Dollar Store Easter Decor Craft for the low price of only $1!  | Little House of Four (and for another cute idea, see how she turned them white!)


Easter Garden Stakes

Check out how these Easter garden stakes can become beautiful topiary accents for your home with this upcycled Dollar Tree Easter decor. | Average Inspired

Glow in the Dark Easter Eggs

Glow in the Dark Easter eggs are such a fun DIY Easter decoration. All you need are eggs and battery-operated tea lights! | Frugal Coupon Living

DIY Spring Picture Frame

Yes, really — The Dollar Tree sells succulents! Craft this adorable Easter decor Spring Picture frame with succulents on the cheap. Also seen in our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks. | The Homespun Hydrangea

DIY Wire Cloche

Sooo smart! Make your own Dollar Store wire cloche with a wire waste basket! Place over a nest or other Easter decor. | The Gathering Place

DIY Easter Decoration Mason Jars

Laurie made these Dollar Tree Easter mason jars, and now I have to make them too. The little animal toppers are too cute! | Passionate Penny Pincher

Tulip Easter Decor Wreath

Can you believe this tulip wreath can be made with Dollar Tree items? This Easter decor is similar to our Spring Easter Wreath, too. An adorable DIY Easter decoration for a small price. | The DIY Village

DIY Easter Bunny

This tiny bunny makes a statement. You will need Mod Podge and book pages to make this adorable Dollar Tree DIY Easter decoration. | Little Birdie Secrets

DIY Ombre Vases

Transform these $1 vases into the most beautiful green ombre vases for spring. You might be inclined to keep this Easter decor craft around, even after Easter Sunday! | Living Well Spending Less

DIY Floral Vase Easter Decor

Yet another cute DIY Easter decoration idea from Laurie! This floral Easter vase is made from Easter Bunny Peeps and Jelly Beans – yum! | Passionate Penny Pincher

DIY Twine Easter Eggs

Wrap twine around an Easter egg for this super simple DIY Easter decoration. | Frugal Coupon Living

DIY Mini Flower Vases

Stephanie made this adorable Dollar Store Craft – DIY Salt and Pepper Shakers turned into mini flower vases. They look straight out of a lovely farmhouse kitchen! Adjust the color to whatever matches your Easter decor. Also seen in our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks. | I Heart Organizing

Washcloth Bunnies

When I was in school, we made these washcloth bunnies. The whole class loved them! Make this fun DIY Easter decoration with your kids. | That What Che Said

DIY Cutie Carrots

All you need are cellophane bags and tissue paper to create this DIY Easter decoration. Send them to school with your kids to give to their teachers on the Friday before Easter! | Smart School House

DIY Chocolate Bunnies in a Jar

Use regular mason jars to craft these chocolate bunnies in a jar. Decorate with your family, then send them off as gifts! Your kids will love getting one, too. | Simple Made Pretty

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DIY Easter Decoration Centerpiece

This festive Easter decor centerpiece just needs a watering can and a few other Dollar Tree supplies. Your kids will love getting involved to craft this one. | Ribbons and Glue

DIY Easter Decor Egg Tree

This DIY Easter decoration is such a fun and easy craft to make with the family. You will need a floral foam cone and a few extras. | Sweet Floweret

DIY Thumbtack Eggs

Can you believe thumbtacks and eggs are all you need for this beautiful DIY Easter decoration? I never would have thought of this Easter decor idea! | The Kim Six Fix

DIY Spring Cupcake Stand Easter Decor

Pick your spring color and make this DIY spring cupcake stand! Use it to display cupcakes, Easter decor, or anything you want! | Lindsay Ann Bakes

DIY Easter Wands

Your kids will love running around with these Easter wands! They would be cute on display in a glass vase, too! | So Easy Being Green


Also check out our Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks – many ideas can be used for Spring and Easter decorating. Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at this Farmhouse Easter Decor. Pin to Pinterest.

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Copycat Chipotle Lime Rice with Cilantro Recipe

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March 2, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Frugal Living, Pinterest, Recipe, Restaurant, Summer

published date: May 27, 2014
modified datt: March 02,2021

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Copycat Chipotle Lime Rice with Cilantro
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Love making copycat recipes at home. This one is one of my FAVORITE sides at a restaurant. Make a Copycat Chipotle Lime Rice with a dash of Cilantro in your own kitchen. Pairing with tacos would be the ultimate meal!

Before you begin, take a look at these other amazing recipes.

  • Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe
  • Copycat Chipotle Pico De Gallo Recipe
  • Copycat Chipotle Carnitas Recipe
  • Copycat Chick-fil-A Recipes
  • Copycat Disney Recipes

Copycat Chipotle Lime Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 2 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 tsp finely chopped Cilantro
  • 2 tbsp of Lime Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

Directions:

  1. Rinse rice until water runs clear.
  2. Sautee rice in oil for 3 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Add bay leaf and water and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  5. Turn off heat and let rice sit covered for 15 minutes.
  6. Mix salt and lime juice until salt is dissolved.
  7. Remove bay leaf from rice.
  8. Spread juice mixture and cilantro over rice and fluff with fork to distribute.

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Don’t miss these fun Chiplote Recipes:

  • Chipotle Parmesan Corn Seasoning – Pin to Pinterest
  • Chipotle Sala or Pica De Gallo – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copycat Chipotle Carnita – Pin to Pinterest


Check out these other Copycat Recipes!

  • Dairy Queen Copycat Orange Julius Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copycat Olive Garden Dressing for your Salad – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copycat Chick-fil-A Lemonade Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copycat Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copycat Cherry Limeade – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copycat 7-Eleven Cherry Slurpee Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copy-Cat Starbucks Recipes – Pin it to Pinterest
  • Copycat Cheez-It Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copycat Starbucks Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copy-Cat Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copy-Cat Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copy-Cat Restaurant Recipes – Pin it to Pinterest
  • Copy-Cat Restaurant Recipes – Pin it to Pinterest

Follow all Recipes on Frugal Coupon Living as well as FCLAsh on Pinterest.

  • Strawberry Mango Salsa Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Easy No-Bake Potato Salad – Pin to Pinterest
  • No-Churn Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream – Pin to Pinterest
  • Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes – Pin to Pinterest
  • A&W Root Beer Float Popsicles with Vanilla Ice Cream – Pin to Pinterest
  • Homemade Copycat Cheez-It Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Thin Crust Pizza Dough Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza – Pin to Pinterest
  • Round-Up of Copy Cat Cracker Barrel Recipes – Pin it to Pinterest
  • Homemade Nutella Pop-Tarts – Pin to Pinterest
  • Copycat Dolce Cinnamon Syrup – Pin to Pinterest
  • Salted Caramel Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • French Press Coffee Directions – Pin to Pinterest
  • Pumpkin Spice Coffee Frappuccino Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Easy 3-Ingredient Funfetti Dip – Pin to Pinterest
  • Old Fashion Onion Rings – Pin to Pinterest
  • Rainbow JELL-O Ribbon Squares – Pin to Pinterest
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Zucchini Parmesan Chips – Pin to Pinterest
  • Crock-Pot Baked Pasta – Pin to Pinterest
  • Cheeseburger Soup Recipe  – Pin to Pinterest
  • Rustic Beef Stew with Vegetables – Pin to Pinterest
  • Italian Caprese Garlic Bread Recipe – Pin to Pinterest
  • Filet Mignon Bites with Bernaise Sauce – Pin to Pinterest
  • Mini Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf – Pin to Pinterest
  • Fried Green Tomatoes with Honey Chipotl Sauce – Pin to Pinterest
  • Buffalo Ranch Chicken Quesadillas – Pin to Pinterest
  • Tater Skins Recipe – Pin  to Pinterest
  • Whiskey & BBQ Meatballs Recipe – Pin to Pinterest

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Pantry and Stockpile Organization Ideas

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February 12, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: April 05, 2020
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Gathering a stockpile? Accruing a large stash of goods and products can leave you in a mess. We have some of the best Kitchen Pantry Organization Ideas and Stockpile Storage Ideas to get your home organized.

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Stockpile Home Organization Ideas

Consider this post just as much for me, as for you. We moved as soon as social distancing became a thing. I am talking about last day of school Friday. Monday, no school and closing on a new house. We consider it a blessing, as many places of work closed the week we moved but all of a sudden I found myself in a new home with no stockpile and starting from nothing.

Stockpile Meaning

If you know couponing, you likely are familiar with a stockpile. If you are new to shopping ahead – say in two week to month long periods, you might be becoming familiar with the stockpile meaning.

Stockpile. stock·pile /ˈstäkˌpīl/ noun. A large accumulated stock of goods or materials, especially one held in reserve for use at a time of shortage or other emergency.

I worked hard to diminish our stockpile before the move. Especially our stockpile of canned foods and fresh ingredients. Once I made a trip to the grocery store (on Tuesday) the shelves were pretty wiped clean. So I began the process of stockpiling, on a limited supply, with a brand new kitchen and pantry. Since I was at ground zero, I went to Pinterest to start right. This was my opportunity to organize a new home and began new habits of putting tings away properly and in their place.

Take my lessons on How to Stockpile from someone who has done her research starting at the beginning. These stockpile organizational tips I learned from step 1 doesn’t mean you can’t start or implement on year 20. Now is a great time for us to all hunker down and organize our home, pantry and stockpile.

Enjoy!


Pantry Door Organization Kitchen Printable

First up, we have a freebie for your pantry too. Download and save this “We’re out of…” free printable Pantry Organizer.  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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Also take a look at our Baking Conversion Chart. A Perfect add to your pantry door!

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Kitchen Pantry Organization Ideas and Stockpile Storage Ideas

Dollar Tree Pantry Organization

If you have plenty of pantry storage (and even if you don’t) use the Dollar Tree to fill your space with Dollar Tree Storage Containers including glass jars and plastic bins. We share a lot of these ideas in our KonMari Dollar Tree Organizing Post. | Do It On a Dime

Pantry Organization

Use all your space and keep the bread intact! Use under-shelf racks in your pantry to hold easily crushable items that keep your counters free from clutter. (In our home, we actually put this in our cupboard with the plates.) | BHG


Pantry Storage

When stockpiling, use all the possible space you can. In this pantry hack, attach plastic sink caddies to pantry walls using Velcro Command strips. | Make Bake Celebrate


Ziploc bag storage

Speaking of using your pantry wall, try this. Pin your plastic bags to the wall inside your pantry. Not only will our bags be easily accessible but it will free up some space on your shelves. | Source

Pull out drawers

Use all your space with out loosing things . Pull out drawers will allow you to pack your stockpile in small spaces. See drawer options here. | Source


Air Tight Storage Containers

With stockpiling, it is important to keep ingredients fresh. Especially because you might find yourself opening a new oversize box but not using it entirely right away. Airtight Food Storage Containers are great for pantry organization as well as freeing up space. If you find yourself needing directions for your ingredients, use a label maker to add directions to the container. | Make Bake Celebrate


Pantry Lazy Susan Ideas

Utilize the corners of your pantries with a lazy Susan (or 2 or 3 or 100). Follow these step-by-step tips for a lazy Susan pantry idea. | Decor Chick


Can Storage Organizer

Instead of pilling cans on top of each other, spread them out with a rolling Can Storage Organizer Rack. This rack and stack on top of each other, as well, for higher shelves and more canned good storage. | Buy It Here


Magazine Rack Organization Ideas

Get creative. Wall mounted magazine racks are perfect for vegetables likes onions, potatoes, and more! | Just What Am I Thinking


Pantry Shelf Guidelines

Adjustable shelves? Follow these Pantry Shelf Guidelines to see how tall to make an ideal pantry shelf for canned goods, spaghetti sauce, cereal and more. | Food Storage Moms

Ideal Pantry Shelf Guidelines

The following are approximate guidelines for the most ideal pantry shelf height.

  • Allow 5.25 to 7 inches for a shelf of canned goods.
  • Allow 8 to 10 inches for a shelf of baskets.
  • Allow 12 to 16 inches for cereal boxes.
  • Allow 12 to 16 inches for stackable  Airtight Food Storage Containers.
  • Allow 14 to 16 inches for a 3-tier Can Storage Organizer Rack.
  • Allow 18 to 20 inches for larger items or items rarely used.

Stockpile Storage

If you lack a basement or an over-sized utility or laundry room, the garage is going to be your best bet for stockpile organization from body wash, laundry detergent, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and more.  You can find sturdy Home Depot Garage Shelves. Follow this stockpile organization tutorial on YouTube. | Be My Guest with Denise

Linen Door Stockpile Shoe Organizer

Use a hall linen closet to store toiletries. You can use a clear shoe organizer for smaller health and beauty items. This makes them easy to see and reach. | Coupon Wizards


Pantry Organizers

Your food stays fresh and easily accessible in a Pantry Food Storage Container with Handle. The handle makes removing it from the cabinet easy, and its lid ensures freshness. It holds over 6 quarts which is pretty large for storage! | Buy It Here

Kitchen Hacks

Want a way to store open chips without them falling over and opening? We love this pantry hack for hanging chips. | Source


Pantry Organization

Get organized. We have Organizational Printables to get other areas of your home in order. Pin to Pinterest.

Save a lot, organize a lot – We love the Dollar Tree Organizational Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.



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Homemade Lavender Linen Spray – Sleepy Time Remedy

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Beauty, Crafts, DIY, Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest

published date: February 15, 2015
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Homemade Lavender Linen Spray

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I am loving my Essential Oils. One of my favorite and most calming scents is Lavender. I love to use this Lavender Linen Spray on my pillows daily to help me fall and stay asleep, I also spritz my girls pillows with it – I think it is a secret to sleepy time success!

To keep from having a damp pillow I spray it in the morning after making the bed, the water dries but the smell and the benefits will linger throughout the day. If you want a stronger scent mist lightly an hour or so before bedtime. You can also use it on couches, curtains, and rugs to put the relaxing scent throughout your home. This spray can also be used when ironing your linens to give them a light scent as well, spritz lightly or pour right into water well of your iron.

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz. distilled water
  • 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • spray bottle


Directions:

  1. Combine oil and distilled water in spray bottle, shake well to combine.

To Use:

  1. Shake well first then lightly mist pillows or blankets.

For anxious pets you can spray their beds or bedding, spritz the car interior for road trips, include a bottle in a basket with other items for a housewarming present (or for a new mother).

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All Purpose Cleaner DIY – Clean Ingredients In Your Home

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

published date: March 28, 2015
modified datt: February 09,2021

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All Purpose Cleaner DIY

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Making your own all-purpose cleaner could not be easier, is cheaper and is so much safer than the chemical filled bottles you pick up at the store. 4 ingredients are all you need (and maybe a little elbow grease) to create a safe, effective, and wonderfully scented cleaner that can be used on counters, appliances, floors, or anywhere else you need to clean and disinfect. The scent is lovely, fresh, and bright!

Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Dish Soap or Castile Soap
  • 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • 10 drops Lemon Essential Oil (also nice with Orange)
  • Spray Bottle



Directions:

  1. The first time you make this, purchase vinegar in the large glass bottle. When you need more Vinegar,  it is more cost effective to purchase it by the gallon and refill (earth friendly too).
  2. Pour all ingredients into a Spray Bottle. Plastic tends to erode so try a glass spray bottle if you are usuing this solution long term. A Mason Jar works great too.
  3. Swirl gently to combine.
  4. Spray and wipe.

Enjoy.

You will have an initial light vinegar scent after use but that will dissipate when the vinegar dries. Vinegar and oils will cut grease, disinfects, and deodorize surfaces.

I suggest testing this out on your counter tops and floors before use. I do not recommend it on Travertine or Marble.

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All Purpose Cleaner DIY – Clean Ingredients In Your Home

  • Author: Ashley Langston at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

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  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 Cup Vinegar
  • 2 tsp. Dish Soap or Castile Soap
  • 10 drops p Lavender Essential Oil
  • 10 drops Lemon Essential Oil (also nice with Orange)
  • Spray Bottle

Instructions

  1. The first time you make this, purchase vinegar in the large glass bottle. When you need more Vinegar, it is more cost effective to purchase it by the gallon and refill (earth friendly too).
  2. Pour all ingredients into a Spray Bottle. Plastic tends to erode so try a glass spray bottle if you are usuing this solution long term. A Mason Jar works great too.
  3. Swirl gently to combine.
  4. Spray and wipe.

Notes

You will have an initial light vinegar scent after use but that will dissipate when the vinegar dries. Vinegar and oils will cut grease, disinfects, and deodorize surfaces.

I suggest testing this out on your countertops and floors before use. I do not recommed it on Travertine or Marble.

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Homemade Dishwasher Tablets with Lemongrass

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: March 24, 2020
modified datt: February 09,2021

These homemade dishwasher tablets offer a hint of lemongrass. They are an easy recipe to add to your kitchen cleaning supplies. These DIY dishwasher pods store easily in the kitchen and are frugal-friendly!

Homemade Dishwasher Tablets with Lemongrass


We have been cleaning like crazy. Isn’t that what you do when you are nesting at home? Maybe it’s spring, maybe it’s the added germs, either way, I am working hard on deep cleaning the home both naturally but effectively.

Sometimes everyday household products can be made with the simplest of ingredients. Recently, we made homemade dishwasher tablets using Lemongrass.


If Lemongrass isn’t your scent, also consider orange, lavender, or your favorite smell for the kitchen!

Homemade Dishwashwer Pods Ingredients

Only a few ingredients you might even already have in your home!

  • 1-1/2 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
  • 3 tablespoons Salt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 45 drops essential oils (we used Lemongrass)
  • Silicon Mold

Optional: We stored ours in a glass jar with a lid. I would suggest a glass jar with an airtight lid.  I see many of them come with an adorable chalk label.


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DIY Dishwaswer Pod Directions

  1. Mix washing soda and salt together in a bowl.
  2. Mix water and oils together and pour into dry mixture. Stir well.
  3. Place a dollop of mix into a silicone mold and press firmly into the mold. Scrape away the excess with the side of the spoon.
  4. Let set overnight/24 hours to dry. Pop out of mold.

To Use:

Place 1 tablet into your dishwasher soap tray and wash dishes as usual.

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Love Essential Oils? We love our Homemade Lavender Linen Spray – Pin to Pinterest.

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Also check out our Bath Bombs for Kids – Pin to Pinterest.

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Also check out our Purple Peppermint Bath Bombs, Essential Oil Aromatherapy Playdough, Essential Oils for Students, Essential Oils for the Office, Essential Oil Water Recipe,  Homemade Furniture Polish, DIY All Purpose Cleaner, Lavender Lemonade, Homemade Wrinkle Cream, Natural Eye Redness,  20 Uses for Thieves Oils, Homemade Vicks VapoRub, Tangerine Lip Balm with a Touch of Lime and Homemade Sugar Scrub using Essential Oils..

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Homemade Cleaners | DIY Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: April 12, 2020
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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.

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How to Make 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.

  • White Vinegar
  • Essential Oils (Lavender and Lemon)
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Baking Soda
  • Castile Soap
  • Witch Hazel
  • Glass Spray Bottles


DIY Homemade 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

Homemade Dishwasher Tablets

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

Rosemary and Lemon Homemade Surface Scrub


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

Homemade Kitchen and Stove Degreaser

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

Homemade Soft Scrub


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

Homemade stainless steel cleaner

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

Homemade Fruit Fly Cleaner

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

Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner

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

mold and mildew homeade cleaner

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

DIY Laundry Soap Cleaner


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

Homemade Laundry Cleaner

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

Homemade Fabric Softener

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

Homemade Febreze

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

DIY Natural Floor Cleaner


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

Homemade Floor Cleaner

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

DIY All Purpose Cleaner

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

Homemade All Purpose Cleaner

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 

Homemade Carpet Powder

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

DIY Homemade Grout Cleaner


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

Homemade Cleaning Wipes

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

eco-friendly reusable homemade wipes


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

DIY Cleaning Spray

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

Homemade Cleaning Spray with Lemon

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.

lavender homemade linen spray

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

DIY Hand Sanitizer

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

Homemade Deodorant for Dogs

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

Homemade Screen Cleaner

Pin this list of homemade cleaners to refer back to any time you need to make a new batch!


Homemade Cleaners for the Entire Home

Spring Cleaning? Follow these Spring Cleaning Hacks, Tips and Tricks . Pin to Pinterest.

Spring Cleaning Hacks

Save these Pantry and Stockpile Organization Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Pantry Organization



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13 Dollar Tree April Fools Pranks

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: April Fools Day, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring

published date: February 02, 2019
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Thirteen clean and fun Dollar Tree April Fools pranks from as low as $20 – Easy April Fools Day prank ideas for kids from the Dollar Store.

Dollar Tree April Fools Pranks

13 Dollar Tree April Fools Pranks

Every April 1, April Fools’ Day is an annual celebration full of practical jokes. These jokes can have a wide range of silliness form hoaxes to playful amusement. We like to focus on the later, making sure all parties of the prank find it fun and laughable. In an effort to prepare for April Fools’ Day this year, my girls and I went up and down the aisles of the Dollar Store to find some of the most creative (and clean) Dollar Tree April Fools Pranks for Kids. This pranks can be done on kids or the kids can become involved pranking parents or even other siblings.

Also check out our April Fools Ideas for the Kitchen, Home and Office. We also have plenty of fun Free April Fools Day printables for kids and adults. Have fun, be kind!

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 1: Sponge Cakes

Only two items are needed for this April Fool’s Day Prank for the kids. We tricked my husband as his birthday had just occurred when we made our sponge cake. At the Dollar Tree pick up a sponge and we found a package of Funfetti Pillsbury Icing with sprinkles. The trickiest part was not having the sponge show through. I would suggest the lightest sponge you can find (ours was dark blue.) I also suggest icing the cube, freezing it for about five minutes, icing it again, freezing again. My daughter was very patient with it, it was about four times she took it in and out of the freezer until it looked like a mini cake. Supplies include a sponge, icing, sprinkles, scissors and a butter knife.

Price: $2

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 2: Plastic Wrap Shampoo

This is good for a container of bath wash, shampoo or conditioner. Take some plastic wrap and seal under the cap. When your family member tries to squeeze the liquid out of the bottle, it will not come out. This might be an April Fools prank you already have on hand and don’t have to purchase! Supplies include plastic wrap, and shampoo/conditioner/body wash.

Price: $2 – $3

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 3: Kraft Mac and Cheese Juice

For this kids April Fool’s Day Prank you will need powdered Kraft Macaroni and Cheese.  My frugal self pulled out the pasta and made it for the kids later in the week – who doesn’t love pasta with butter? It was easy to make our April Fool’s Day juice. I was amazed how real this looked. When I poured the powder in our pitcher, I was sure that it wasn’t going to fool anyone but it looked just like freshly squeezed orange juice with pulp. You can sift out some of the top if you feel it looks like too much pulp. Gross… but so much fun! Supplies include powdered mac and cheese, water, and a pitcher.

Price: $1


Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 4: Pop Corn

We picked up a popcorn container and a can of corn for this April Fools Day fun! After you ask the kids if they want popcorn, pour a can of corn in the cup and see their reaction! Silly but fun. Supplies include a popcorn container, a can opener and canned corn.

Price: $2

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 5: Brown Es Brownies

Construction paper, a pan and Reynolds Aluminum Foil are all that is needed for this Brown-Es April Fool’s Day brownie prank!  I took brown construction paper and layered it on top of each other. I then drew an E on the top piece of paper with a pencil. I quickly cut out six Es in one cut. On the top of the pan, my girls wrote a note to their dad – “Brownies, Love Lucy and Bella.” He fell for it after dinner! Laughs from all of us! Supplies include brown construction paper, scissors, a baking tray, aluminum foil and a pencil.

Price: $1 – $3

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 6: JELL-O Punch

Full disclosure. Our Dollar Tree did not have powdered JELL-O so we had to grab four of the pre-made individual packs. Four filled up this entire mason jar cup To fill the cup, we melted on the stove-top until it was runny (no chunks).  We pour our melted JELL-O in a mug, added a draw and put it in the fridge. It solidified just fine. After the pranks pilled up, my husband did not fall for this one but he also is not the first to grab a mug of juice out of the refrigerator.  This is a better prank saved for the kids! Supplies include JELL-O (plus ingredients), a mug, and a straw.

Price: $1 – $3

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 7: Frozen Cereal

There are a few option to this cereal prank. You can freeze a layer of ice in a bowl or you can freeze the milk, spoon and cereal in the bowl.  We added a layer of water to the bowl about 2/3 up. We then frozen the layer of water. When I served the cereal and milk, just a litter was on the top layer so when you went to dig your spoon in the bowl, you hit a solid surface! Supplies include a cereal bowl, spoon, milk, cereal and water. You might have everything you need for this April Fool’s Day breakfast prank making this as low as $0!

Price: $1 – $4

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 8: Thin Mint OREOs

The kids loved making these Thin Mint OREOs and I have to admit, they smelled so good! The prank level of how hard it was, was low, but you have to make sure you keep it clean. Otherwise it clearly is not an OREO. I also think it would work better with one of those peel back OREO containers. Using a small bag, we had to open the bag and it doesn’t make it too appealing to start eating OREOs from an already open bag. If it was the peel back container, it would be easy to lay them in the cupboard until someone went in the pantry and served themselves. Supplies include cookies, toothpaste and a butter knife.

Price: $2

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 9: Rock Filled Shoes

So don’t do this prank when you are rushing out the door. No fun having a child clean up rocks and getting their shoes on ten minutes before school starts. Supplies include shoes with rocks, Pony Beads, marbles, toilet paper, or whatever!

Price: $1

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 10: Caramel Ice Cream Parfait

I love this Dollar Tree prank because you can make a practical joke serving ice cream with caramel sauce but it isn’t something that you have to toss after the prank is done. In fact, my kids were thrilled to be eating the mashed potatoes with gravy! It was just as much of a treat. All you need for supplies are instant mash (the ingredients like butter and water) and gravy sauce. We picked up the spoon and glass at The Dollar Tree but they were not needed because you can use your own utensils and parfait glass.

Price: $2 – $4

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 11: Spider Escape

This prank is playful and easy. Grab a paper cup and put on this caution note “Warning… huge, aggressive spider under cup. Do not lift!” Then tear the cup as if this aggressive spider escaped. Fun not only for the home but maybe for a common room in an office. If not for someone to fall for, at least for someone to get a small chuckle. Supplies include a cup, marker, and Post-it note.

Price: $1 – $3

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 12: Remote Control Trick

Dad is sure to fall for this one, especially when the big game is on. Cover the remote control sensor with Scotch Tape. Be sure to draw a black circle where the sensor is completely blocking the transmission. How many times do you think he will change the batteries? Supplies include tape, a permanent marker and of course, a remote control.

Price: $2

Dollar Tree April Fools Prank 13: Bar Soap Trick

For this soap prank, you cover bar soap in clear nail polish. When you go to wash your hands, the soap will not create suds causing the hand washer to keep trying to later up the bar. This worked in our home! Supplies include bar soap and clear nail polish.

Price: $2

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Clean April Fools Pranks for Kids


Take a look at this funny list of April Fool’s Day Pranks for the Office, Home and Kitchen. Pin to Pinterest.

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