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Home Workout Hacks with Baby

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July 17, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Home Workout Hacks with Baby

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So if you don’t know, I am pregnant and already dreaming about loosing this third baby “baby weight.” I will have my son full time during the day so it was important to find a “gym” that was affordable, fun, and incorporated my little man. Sometimes your best gym is home. It’s free, it’s convenient, and it’s flexible (even if you are not!) Enjoy these Home Workout Hacks WITH your baby – and if he/she is sleeping, you can even do them without!

Take a look at these 18 moves for Baby and Mom from Skinny Mom. How about that Plié Squat?

Babies often relax outdoors, especially on the move in strollers. Don’t forget the jogging stroller and take a look at this Stroller Workout from Stay Fit Mom.

Are you rocking your baby to sleep or keeping them away until their next sleep schedule. Turn the rhythm into your own workout like this article we found in the Tampa Bay Times, but you can make your own at home!

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Need to get baby to sleep so you can clean? Maybe the white noise and rhythm from Vacuuming will stimulate him/her to sleep – get the job done while he is awake! Bonjour Ava does this well!

Try these Baby and Mommy Yoga Moves from Holly the Mommy.

Loose the Pooch that Pregnancy often brings. We love these moves from Bikini Body Mommy.

Did you know that Diastasis Recti is real? Your abs do separate during pregnancy and it is important to give them some attention after. Consider these ideas from the Inspired RD.

Tackle those arms too! These Baby Arm Workouts will tighten up those triceps and biceps. Ergo-Baby has some ideas, I love the push-up kiss!

Did you have a C-Section? Skinny Mom is sensitive to that. Try this C-Section Workout once you are approved by a doctor to get back into the “home” gym.

She Knows has some great baby workout ideas you can do even why playing or engaging with baby – we love these Leg Extensions!

Three floors in my home is more than enough. Try Stair Climbing with Baby and more ideas on Babble.

Lazy Girl has some ideas like these Frog Jumps with your Baby – they make me sore just looking at the photo! I might take these to the trampoline with the older kids!

Fit it all in in a few minutes with a few simple steps – Bikini Mommy Body incorporates a squat, curl, and press in this Mommy Baby Workout.

Workout with a friend! Nothing better than someone who can hold you accountable and complain about the sleepless night they had! Look for a Strollercize class in your area.

Need a trainer or straight direction? This chart from Darbee is pretty simple if you need a Directed Mommy and Me Workout.

The Kurtz Corner has a straightforward Hot Mommy Workout Chart too for guided direction and ideas.

Play and UNO Workout, baby might even think it is funny and give you a smile. We love this idea from Creative Southern Home. Grab an UNO Game here with FREE Shipping.

Baby might be playing, but consider this Swing Set Workout for yourself! We like this tutorial from The Live Fit Girls.

This Happy Baby Workout has 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon.

If you need something a little bit more “kick-butt”, Lindsay Brin’s Postnatal Boot Camp has 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Are you a new mom? Don’t forget our Newborn Baby Hacks – Pin to Pinterest.

These Dieting Hacks & Tips After Baby are helpful. Pin to Pinterest.

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Going to College? Dorm Room Hacks and Tips!

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July 3, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

What didn’t I think of that? Dorm Room Hacks and College Tips. Creative dorm room decor ideas to create efficient space, loads of color, lots of fun, and a little reminder of home.

Dorm Room Hacks and Tips

Whether you are a freshman or a rising senior, we all can use some organizational tips, especially for smaller spaces! We were so inspired by these Dorm Room Hacks and Tips that we even had ideas for our own home. Get ready to stock on no Washi Tape, Duct Tape, burst of color, creativity and more! We love these Dorm Room Ideas for all ages and living situations!

Also visit our Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas.

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Dorm Room Hacks and Tips

Dorm Sweet Dorm. Beyond this beautiful dorm room art work, we have so many creative dorm room hacks below to perfect your college bedroom! (Pick up a cheap white frame and hang with command strips.)

Make these cute flower string lights from an upcycled egg carton.

Line Your Drawers with Scrapbook Paper like I Heart Organizing.

Never miss an activity with this Weekly Dorm Room Calendar – so FRUGAL to make!

Dorm rooms don’t have kitchens, get creative with this Dorm Room Kitchen Cart from Jessica Slaughter. Get it HERE in many different colors.

Hide the Particle Board with Washi Tape from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

Do you have ugly walls you cannot paint? Hang a Tapestry Damage Free with this tip from Drea’s DIY. Beautiful Tapestries under $15 here.

Tapestries are beautiful. Also consider a macrame wall art. We love this boho wall decor but this macrame wall hanging might be a bit more affordable.

Lift the bed but also make it efficient with these USB/Power Outlets Bed Risers on Amazon.

Speaking of bedding, you will want this Dorm Room Docking Station. (Similar One Here)

This bedside shelf will also work for staying organized.

Hungry, try this dorm room hack! make grilled cheese with a clothing iron. Idea from Grilled Cheese Social. Don’t forget all of our Dorm Room Recipes and Grilled Cheese Recipes.

Stay organized. Sort Snacks with a Door Shoe Organizer on Drama Mama (no longer available). Grab a Shoe Organizer HERE.

Also use this organizer to Organize Your School Supplies with Door Shoe Organizer. Idea on A Bowl Full of Lemons.

Want to light the room. Look at this easy tutorial on DIY Ping Pong Ball Light String. Use on a patio, porch, bedroom, dorm room and more. Also found in our Upcycle Christmas Lights post (cute ideas for living!) | The Surznick Common Room

Talk about an Upcycle, Make a Headboard Out of Cardboard – You heard us right! – Idea on Stars for Street Lights.

On a budget? Utilize the Outdoors with this Tree Branch Jewelry Holder from I Like Fall Blog.

Organize a Desk and Cord Area with Binder Clips. Source Unknown. The black clips are beautiful, but this binder clip set has a beautiful pattern.

Consider skipping a headboard for a Dorm Room Headboard Shelf. Source Unknown. They actually make Headboard Shelves to buy! I would line with Removeable Wallpaper.

Duct Tape and Washi Tape are your decorative friends – we love these Duct Tape Storage Ideas that look amazing from DIY Home Sweet Home – it makes them sturdy too!

Again, back to your decorative friend – Line Your Bookshelves with Washi Tape for some dorm room fun. Idea on Aunt Peaches. How beautiful is this Floral Washi Tape?

Maybe it’s silly, but if you are lacking some color or a view outside your window, bring the rainbow to you with this Dorm Room Fan idea! Source.

ET Phone Home (name that movie!) Show everyone where you live with this zip code pillow (other options available like a reminder to phone home!)

Maximize your drawer space with this T-Shirt Folding Tip. Source. Have you seen this t-shirt folding board? It is thin enough to hide behind a dresser!

Speaking of clothing, display your dirties in style. Do you love this dorm room laundry tote as much as we do? It comes with the perfect handle to carry all that laundry home to mom!

We also think this Dorm Room Show Caddy is the perfect addition!

This space is totally personalized with photographs and so magical with the additional lighting – a perfect teen bedroom or dorm room makeover! This is a great Instagram craft idea. There is a great string light strand on Amazon that comes with a remote control and is very affordable. Change your settings, colors, brightness, etc. (Also seen in our Teen Bedroom Ideas. and Upcycled Chrsitmas Lights) | Urban Outfitters Blog

Stay organized with this DIY project – a Paint Strip Calendar from DIY Ready.

What didn't I think of that? Dorm Room Hacks and College Tips. Creative dorm room decor ideas to create efficient space, loads of color, lots of fun, and a little reminder of home.

Drawers and extra space are a rarity, so is dorm room decor. Display your earrings on this frame. Not only is it resourceful, it adds color and is cute!

Speaking of adding color, this is a must have – a Personalized Monogram Acrylic Tray.

Use Febreze Car Clips and add to Air Vents to Help Freshen the Room! Source Unknown.

Hide accessories and shoes underneath a bed skirt with the Bedskirt Organizer.

If you find yourself lucky enough to have a cabinet, use command hooks to hang your tools. | Source Unknown.

No idea what to pack? Take a look at this Dorm Room College Packing List from Society 19.

The best advice? Make it a Pinterest-Worthy Dorm Room with Lots of Color! This idea from Hobby Lobby.

Don’t forget our College Dorm Room Decor Ideas – Pin to Pinterest.

Take a look at our No Bake Dorm Room Recipes – Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out our How to Connect as a College Freshman – Pin to Pinterest.

Going far? Also check out our Moving Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Tips & Hacks For Your Dog

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June 26, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pet, Pinterest, Social Media

Why didn’t I think of that? Tips and Hacks for your dog. Man’s best friend will appreciation these ideas from snacks to beds to leashes and more.

Tips & Hacks For Your Dog

…that you wish you knew a long time ago

Whether you are an old dog that might need some new tricks or a new owner of a puppy, we wanted to share with you some Tips and Hacks for your dog that you wish you knew a long time ago!

On the go? Grab this on the go water bowl with a Carabiner Clip for easy carrying.

Don’t let the dog interrupt your space! Turn an Armoire into a Pet Locker like this idea from Better Homes and Gardens.

Is your dog terrified by thunder or loud noises? Take a look at this solution – a Thundershirt!

Is your pet a scratcher? This Door Scratch Protector might be your trick!

Is your dog sick? Try this Homemade Chicken Broth for Dogs – great for a dog that is dehydrated. Recipe on Trupanion.

Check out this DIY Flea Collar with Lavender, Thyme, Citronella, and Cedarwood from Frugal Coupon Living. See where I get My Essential Oils.

Also prevent fleas with these Homemade Flea Prevention Dog Treats from Health Starts in the Kitchen.

Hide a dog bed in furniture like this Upcycled Dog Bed from How to Do It.

Clean pet hair off a car seat with this step by step dog hack from Carea Beara Sara

Does your dog eat too fast? They make a bowl for that – Guzzle Muzzle Slow Feed Dog Bowl. See more options HERE.

Play the muffin tin game with your dog from Yes Missy.

This Homemade Doggie Deodorant conditions and deodorizes your dog’s fur between baths and groomings. (See our Homemade Cleaners) | Rachel Teodoro

Potty Training? Dog Training Excellence has some Positive Potty Training Methods to train your pup!

Know how to save your dog’s life with these CPR and Heimlich Practices from Top Dog-umentary and imgur.

Clean Pet Hair from Fabric – wet a Rubber Glove and wipe off a fabric surface with excess dog hair. This tip comes from Thrifty and Chic.

New to having a dog? Check out this chart of a Dog’s Body Language from She Knows.

There is going to be a mistake or two or plenty, take a look at this Simple, Effective Remedy For Pet Stains On Carpets from One Good Thing by Jillee.

Convert a Drawer into a Dog Bowl with this upcycle project from Better Homes and Gardens.

Need to store food. We love this Upcycled Folger’s Coffee Plastic Containers for keeping food and treats fresh from Home Talk.

Not crafty? As an alternative use a Plastic Pitcher for Dog Food. This keeps the food fresh and makes it easy to pour. Source Unknown.

Keep a list of these Dangerous Foods for Dogs. This helpful chart comes from The MNN.

Need to strap the dog to a pole with a quick run into the store or sit down and enjoy coffee outside, a carabiner is your trick! Loop the leash handle through the carabiner, wrap it around a post, and hook it onto the remaining length of leash. Source

Does your dog have bad breath? Parsley might be the answer! Grab this Bad Breath Dog Treat Recipe from Health Starts in the Kitchen.

Keep your dog busy for awhile! Hide Dog Treats in a Tennis Ball like Heidi’s Old House.

If you find your dog is afraid of thunder or fireworks, try this Ace Bandage Wrap Trick. Source Unknown.

If you dog needs medicine, try these Homemade Pill Pockets for Dogs from Mutt Nut.

On the go? This travel water bowl holds up to 3 quarts of water and facilitates easy travel – PorablePet WaterBoy.

Drinking water can be messy. Consider hiding your dog bowl in a plant so excess, splashed water will water the plant. Source Unknown.

And one last fun tip, Upcycle a Tire into a Dog Bed just like Practically Functional.

Also enjoy our Apple & Chicken Pup Pops | Homemade Dog Food – Pin to Pinterest.

July Fourth Hacks, Tips & Tricks

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May 22, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Summer

July fourth Hacks and Party Ideas – Red White and Blue Tips, Tricks and Hacks for the best independence day celebration.

July Fourth Hacks, Tips & Tricks

Since moving to DC, I have all the more patriotic for our country! I am grateful to live in a land of free, a land with diverse minds and thoughts, a country of cultures and acceptable difference. There is just something about the stars, stripes, and red white and blue! In the District there is a lot of festivity and fun going on July 4th. Following the festivity, there is a beautiful display of fireworks over our nation’s capital and monuments – you likely catch the event each year as it is telecast live. This Fourth of July I wanted to get together some tips, hacks and tricks for creating the perfect 4th of July party. If it’s a neighborhood of 100 or just your small, quaint family in the backyard enjoy these tips to make your Fourth of July memorable, patriotic and full of fun!

You have to be safe with fireworks. Use Red SOLO Cups to protect children’s hands from Sparklers. Idea from Love 2 Dream, Do You.

Make a layered Red, White and Blue drink with this recipe from Eating on a Dime.

Make it memorable! Take a look at how to make these Sparkler Photos! Love this idea from One Good Thing by Jillee.

Have fun this fourth with some festive hair. We love this little girl’s Fourth of July Hairstyle from A Girl and a Glue Gun.

No one likes sticky hands. Check out this Ultimate Popsicle Hack using a cupcake holder from Ziploc.

Decorate the grass. Stencil out stars in the lawn for festive and affordable decoration. Idea from Sunset Magazine.

Have fun before the fireworks begin with these Glow in the Dark Water Balloons from The Scrap Shoppe Blog.

Recycle a Pallet! Make a welcome American Flag Pallet from The Pink Punk (this doesn’t appear to be the original source – which is unknown but provides a great tutorial.)

Make your own Mason Jars. Take a look at these Fourth of July Lanterns with tutorial from Momtastic.

We love this decorated walkway. Grab this tutorial for these Patriotic Mason Jars from For the Love Of.

Snap Crackle Pop – We love this Fourth of July Party Station from Uncommon Designs.

Light it up! Make your own Pool and Garden Orbs with this tutorial from Beckham and Belle.

This is fun! Turn these Easy plant pots turned into Patriotic decor. Perfect for BBQ condiment station from Somewhat Simple.

Celebrate with more than fireworks. We love this DIY Tutorial for Confetti Launches from Piikea Street.

Also have fun making these 4th of July Flashlights from Stuffed Suitcase.

Update your decor – a bushel basket can be painted for a theme too like this idea from A Night Owl Blog.

Enjoy these simple and festive Fourth of July String Lights from ehow.

Create fireworks in your mouth with these Fourth of July Pop Rock Cake Bites from SheKnows.

Turn a noodle into a firecracker with this idea from At the Picket Fence.

Repurpose Pickle Jars into Lit Fourth of July Luminaries from At the Picket Fence.

Enjoy these Patriotic Red, White and Blue Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Add these to your party list – Fourth of July Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Red, White & Blue Foods for your next Fourth of July Celebration. Pin to Pinterest.

New Mama Newborn Tips, Hacks, and Tricks

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April 24, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

A mom of five shares new mama newborn tips, hacks and tricks. Creative ideas for the nursery, bathroom, nursing, medicine, and more!

New Mama Newborn Tips, Hacks, and Tricks

Being a new mother is hard. If this is your first, second, third or even fifth (for us) child, we all have something we can learn when taking care of a newborn. We wanted to share with you some newborn hacks like how to protect baby from bugs, how to silently close a door on a sleeping baby, how to modestly breast pump and how to store that milk and more! A few things I am taking away are the breast milk paci’s and the medicine calendar! Hopefully these hacks lessen your stress and allow to you enjoy more time getting sweet snuggles from that little baby!

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Newborn Hacks, Tips and Tricks

Have a safe place to keep all your medical supplies and needs? What is it that babies need anyways? Take a look at this DIY Baby Medicine Cabinet from The Gifty Girl. The only thing in this list I would add is the Baby Nasal Aspirator from NoseFrida (Don’t knock it! I learned about this with baby #3, #4, and #5!)

Layer crib bedding with a mattress protector, crib sheet, mattress protector, and crib sheet. This will help with diaper blow outs or middle of the night sickness. we have tried this and it worked great! These are mattress protector musts, also great for changing tables! More baby ideas from Two Twenty One.

Pumping? Make your own Breast Pump Bra with this idea from Lil Miss. It still provides some modesty! This could save you about $30 (the price of a pumping bra, especially if you can find a cheaper sports bra.) One way to keep your nipples covered, is to put on these LilyPadz (I use these under my swimsuits even when I am not nursing or pregnant!) This would allow you to keep the bra on all day. If you are someone that wants to use pumpkin bra you wear only when nursing, of all five of my kids – this was my favorite pumping bra!

Speaking of pumping, you want this pumping mamas! Grab TWO Dr. Brown’s formula mixing pitcher (not to make formula). Instead pour your breast milk in one container. You will pour from the container to your bottles. I kept a row of bottles to have for the day and excess went in the pitcher to make for the next day. The second pitch is for washing or for “newer” breast milk. I used the excess breast milk and frozen it (see tip below) in these storage milk bags. The handle on the pitcher is great for mixing fatty milk and watery milk making each bottle a good mix of your different types (hindmilk and foremilk) of breast milk.

Listen – repeat and remember this… command hooks are your best friend! Organize your bibs, put a command hook on the back of your baby’s high chair to say organized. I have yet to try this but it is on my list of things to do! Other things I organize with command hooks are hats, belts, scarfs, headbands, towels, etc. | Source.

Does baby have gas? Relieve with this method. It worked for my little guy! Source.

Keep a door silent when you sneak out of the room with this no-sew door latch cover. You will love this, it keeps baby from crying when they hear the door shut! Has anyone tried this? Idea from Project Nursery. Prefer to buy, this affordable door latch cover is what we have it is works perfectly!

Having had a baby, this cart is genius and I love the idea. I feel like I have 1000 places for changing diapers in the home, so this keeps everything together and let’s you roll it along. You can get many different colors here. Idea on Love Laugh Mirch

Have a lot of baby food pouches that are hard to store? Try this hack – Baby Food Pouch Slider (similar one here)! (Also seen in our Life Hacks)

Keep track of your baby’s medicine calendar with this Sharpie idea from Lovezilla. This I have to give a try – genius!

Additionally, if you need to give medicine, do it with a pacifier that has a hole cut in the tip! As an added tip, no baby enjoys taking medicine. I gradually insert medicine into their mouth. As they take some, I rub their neck (Adam’s apple area) to get htem to swallow. | Source.

EVERY. CHILD. HAS. CHEWED. OUR. CRIB. Make your own no-sew teething guard for baby’s crib. You had me at no-sew! I cannot begin to tell you how much this idea would have saved me in repainting the crib with my middle child. You will need some flannel for this project, make sure it match your crib or grab a coordinating nursery color! Idea from Jane Marie Blog.

We purchased this crib rail cover for our kids.

Teething or need some extra soothing? Make mother’s milk popsicles and pacifier bites with this tutorial. I have tried this with water and it worked great! A frozen wash cloth (keep stored in a Ziploc bag when freezing) is also an amazing tip! Source.

Organize your frozen milk in an old soda box. I did this with my third and it was such a perfect idea! Notice how the layer below the soda boxes is laying flat. Using cooking sheets, first lay your milk flat and freeze. Then move the frozen milk up to the soda can boxes to store! These were my favorite storage milk bags, even though it was not the brand of pump I was using. They stood up, allowing me to pour milk. Another tip, when you thaw the milk, consider thawing it in another bag – for example, put the frozen milk in an empty milk bag. This is in case the frozen bag acquired a hole. It will prevent loss of frozen breast milk as it thaws (You can cry over lost milk!) Idea from Fit Mommy Diaries.

Aid a bottle feeding with a Rhino Toys Obal Baby Bottle Cage – cut a larger hole in the top and snuggly insert the bottle. It’s easier for the baby to grip the ball than the bottle. Source.

Note: Babies have died being unattended while being bottle fed. Always monitor your babies when they get a bottle. Do not leave them alone.

My twin mom groups have SWORE by this baby bottle holder. Always be present when the baby is taking milk.

Cover your baby with a fitted crib sheet over a Pack ‘n Play to keep mosquitoes and other bugs away. Source.

Did you realize why onesies have envelope folds in the shoulders, this trick works wonders for an explosive diaper! Speaking of onesies, grab a bunch of white onesies. Baby looks adorably cute in them and they can be bleached – you will learn why bleach is your best friend (especially if baby doesn’t have sensitive skin!) Watch the Video.

How much does baby sleep? Take a look at this chart to get a general idea for ages and stages and lengths of sleep. Print this out, put it on your refrigerator. Most moms are shocked how much a newborn sleeps (in the day!) Chart from She Knows.

If you do not own one, go ahead and buy a hot glue gun. You will be using it for the next 18 years! Keep bath toys clean by covering the hole with hot glue. This keeps out mold and other bacteria spots. Idea from We Love Being Moms.

Go shoe shopping without the kids. Trace their feet for measurements before you go! Idea from A Beautiful Ruckus.

Speaking of shoes, identify left and right shoes. Put a sticker that is cut in half in your toddler’s shoes. You can also buy toddler shoe stickers! Idea from One Creative Housewife.

Transitioning to a toddler bed, keep the kids from falling out with this trick – a fitted sheet and pool noddle, who knew?! It’s a lot cheaper than this bed guard rail we bought (though it worked great!) Source.

Don’t let baby gates mess up your stair rails or walls with this method. If you want to know our favorite baby gate (we have five different ones in the house) it is this easy close, easy open baby gate! Source.

As baby gets older, follow the steps of this Baby Proofing Checklist. Off our outlet covers, these are my favorite. These have been great for our kitchen cabinets. They are not the prettiest, but they do the job. I leave my Tupperware cabinet not locked. There are no sharp objects in there and it is fun for the kids to play in! When a lot of kids are in the tub, you will want a bath spout cover. I have bought so many that did not fit. This was was pretty flexible to fit any spout. List from Hello Bee.

Have a baby with dairy issues? Take a look at these easy Dairy Free Recipes for Nursing Mothers. Pin to Pinterest

Also take a look at these Toddler Tips and Hacks – Tips for new and old moms! Pin to Pinterest.

We love these Tips for a Newborn (from Real Moms!) Pin to Pinterest.

If you have a toddler, these Potty Training Tips and Tricks are a must. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Monthly Baby Photo Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Home Workout Hacks with Baby. Pin to Pinterest.

These Dieting Hacks & Tips After Baby are helpful. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these

Tips for the First Trimester – Pin to Pinterest.
Tips for the Second Trimester – Pin to Pinterest.
Tips for the Third Trimester – Pin to Pinterest.

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Bathroom Storage Solutions – Small Space Hacks & Tricks

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March 19, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Bathroom Storage Solutions

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Whether you have a small bathroom or just need a little more storage in your space, these Bathroom Storage Solutions can help! Who knew a magnet board could be so chic? Check out how they made a statement piece and got the makeup off the counter with this easy project. Re-purpose and old ladder in the garage into a towel rack, vintage chic. Utilize mason jars, racks and bars in new ways. We hope you’re inspired to update and organize your bathroom with these great ideas!

Bathroom Storage Ideas

Revamp a bathroom cabinet and make it look new for less than $100. Try this DIY Bathroom Vanity Makeover!

Take a look at this easy (and cheap) Mason Jar Storage solutions for your beauty items from Mason Jar Crafts Love.

Even the smallest spaces can be used for storage. Custom your space with your own furniture ideas like The Idea Room.

Keep the counter tops clear and place it all in one spot like this tiered organizer idea from Golden Boys and Me.

We love make-up, especially went it turns from an accessory to a statement – take a look at this Magnetic Make-up Board from Liz Marie Blog.

Utilize Drawers even in awkward under the sink places like this ideas from Southern Revivals.

Add a second shower curtain rod in the shower for storage! Idea from Good Housekeeping.

Another way to think outside the box is to utilize what you have. We love how this small ladder turned into a bathroom towel holder from Eclectically Vintage.

Claim every space on the wall. We love how Lemonade Makin Mama claimed this blank spot and make a homemade jewelry holder.

Create your own Tiered Caddy Tray like Homed It.

Why didn’t we think of this earlier? Take a look at the PVC curling iron holsters from Family Handyman.

This is clever! Use the space over your bathroom door too like My So Called Home.

Organize Under the Sink using storage pins and labels like these Chalk Labels and these Plastic Bins from Mary Organizes.

Sugar Plum did a great job organizing her bathroom, we love how she used the inside of the cabinet door for extra storage.

Have a small bathroom? Make your own Bathroom Storage Shelves like Graceful Order.

Who says you can’t use the small space by the toilet. We love this Toilet Shelving Idea from The Order Obsessed.

Find a small side table to cover unsightly toilet paper holders and also provide more countertop space like Southern Hospitality.

Move items from the bathroom the the Hall Linen Closet (Martha Stewart Style!) like this idea from Two Inspire Design. We love the door racks for additional storage and organization.

Skip the towel rod and replace with hooks. We love these hooks paired with the beauty of beadboard from The DIY Mommy.

A closed shower curtain makes a bathroom look smaller. Instead of closing off the tub, create a focal point (especially if you have no window) and make the bathroom appear larger. Photo Credit.

Also check out this Towel Storage Video for the perfect towel roll! Video Credit.

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Don’t forget these Inspiring Kid’s Bathroom Remodels and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Also check out these Closet Organizing Hacks & Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Finally, take a look at these Laundry Room Hacks, Tips and Inspiration. Pin to Pinterest.

Laundry Room Hacks, Tips, and Inspiration

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March 6, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Laundry Room Inspiration. Laundry and Mudroom design as well as Marie Kondo cleaning hacks and tips.

Laundry Room Hacks

In our house, the Laundry Room is one of the most frequently used rooms in the house. It’s a bonus if it’s decorated beautifully but, most importantly, it must function well. It also helps to have a few tips and tricks to help doing the laundry go smoothly. We’ve put together some awesome hacks to decorate, wash, update your space and more! From washing pillows, folding a fitted sheet and getting those pesky armpit stains out to hanging an indoor clothes line to help conserve energy and tips on organizing, this list will inspire you. Laundry is inevitable, use these hacks to make it easier!

Is your washing machine smelling? Add 10 to 15 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil. Also consider 3 to 4 cups of vinegar and a half cup of baking soda.

Who doesn’t love this step by step list of directions from Clean Mama on how to wash pillows – get rid of the yellow!

If you can properly fold a fitted sheet, you’re obviously a witch unless you use this hack from Organise My House.

Pick up a magnetic Laundry Cheat Sheet. Keep it hanging on the side of your washer for those hard stains.

Organize your Laundry Room to make the best of your laundry intentions. We love this use of a Peg Board for organizing and sorting from The DIY Mommy.

Your clothes can smell like a million bucks! Add lavender oil to dryer balls. Idea on Frugal Coupon Living.

Give your washer and dryer some sparkle with this Washer and Dryer Makeover from A Beautiful Mess.

Mom 4 Real has great advice for sweat stains, yes the kind that are under the arm of your clothes. Erase them with Lemon Juice!

Use these Jars for Laundry Room Storage. They can holds detergent powder, pods, clothes pins, and more!

This is creative using a Silhouette Cameo, make a Dyer List like Sarah’s Hearts.

Have your clothes shrunk? Try this trick with conditioner from Carson and Lindsay Bay.

No need to sweat the weather being bad, make your own indoor drying line just like Just About Home.

I love an organized laundry room, especially one clean and sleek. Update your own Laundry Room with this homemade counter top like Rambling Renovators.

Take a look at this tip on How to Wash Hats and Keep the Shape from The Mama’s Girls.

Want Marie Kondo drawers? This T-shirt Folding Board will make folding laundry easier and bring you closer to Konmari organization!

Looking for a miracle cleaner, aren’t’ we all? Take a look at this recipe from Tidy Mom– 1 part down to 2 parts peroxide.

Speaking of homemade, we love this homemade Wrinkle Release Spray from One Good Thing by Jillee.

Many of us have it, the ugly vinyl floors. Recreate your laundry room by painting your old linoleum floors like Designer Trapped.

Have you shrunk a shirt? Unshrink clothes with this Unshrinkit Solution.

Take a look at the best way to dry shoes from 4men1lady (she must know!) I also love this wash and dry bag!

Have the kids help with laundry with these printable drawer labels from Modern Parents Messy Kids.

One Good Thing by Jillee shows you how to properly fold a sweater on a hanger so you have no more bumps!

The Mama’s Girls shares how to get fluffier, more absorbent towels! Think vinegar and baking soda!

Organize your space with chalk paint and the back of the laundry door like My Sweet Savannah Blog.

Keep liquid laundry detergent off the floor with this elevated Soap Station.

Who doesn’t love a helpful cheat sheet. This laundry printable list of hacks and tips from Tidy Mom is not only free, it’s adorable attached to a laundry basket.

Make this DIY Lost Socks Laundry Sign like this tutorial on Shop Ruche.

Have a stain? Make your own gel bleach with this tip from The Mama’s Girls.

We love these Bathroom Storage Solutions – Small Space Hacks & Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

Don’t forget our Closet Organizing Hacks & Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at our Inspiring Kids Bathrooms Remodels and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Finally, moving? We think you will love Top 50 Moving Hacks and Tips – Ideas to Make Your Move Easier. Pin to Pinterest.

Closet Organizing Hacks & Tips

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February 21, 2016 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Closet Organizing Hacks & Tips

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Are you looking to re-vamp your entire closet or just need some minor organizational help? We think you’ll love these ideas for either! You won’t believe all of these clever re-purposing tricks and tips that you can use to make your closet function better! Check out how ‘S’ hooks can be such a helpful tool in hanging things as well as soda tabs! Do you have lots of heels? You won’t believe this simple fix to showcase them. Enjoy making your closet your new happy place with all of these ideas!

This girlie glam closet reveal is fun, we love these jewelry station for necklaces and such on View Along the Way.

Even more useful from View Along The Way, check out these Slide Out Belt and Scarf Organizers.

Consider taking a closet and turning it into a mud room from Hooked on Housing.

Try making this Clutch Organizer from a Lid Rack like Fabulous Fashion for Sensible Style.

Listoc Shares how to create a Double Hanger with Can Tabs.

We love this Heel Shoe Organizer from Geniabeme. What a creative DIY craft.

Another great way to organize shoes is by labeling them in a clear container like In My Own Style. A picture of the shoes on the label works great too!

We love h0w In My Own Style has this inspiration board to help with looks and outfit creativity.

Hang Tank Tops with Shower Hooks like this idea from Storage Geek.

Try organizing tights (or scarves) on a hanger like What I Wore.

Add a rod on your closet door for hats gloves, scarves and more. Source unknown. Please let me know so I can credit properly.

Try laundry baskets to help organize and add storage to a closet like Around the Farmhouse Table did for this baby nursery!

Keep your boots in good condition and from falling over with this Pool Noodle Hack from Angie’s Look Book.

Use clothes pins to hang lightweight clothing like Saw Dust and Embryos.

Turn an extra closet into a little girl’s dress up spot like Sister’s Suitcase Blog. Hide clothing with a curtain.

Organize your Flip Flops with a magazine or paper organizer. Source Unknown.

S Hooks and Dollar Store Baskets are great for organizing laundry or other small pieces of clothing. Tip from DIY Energy.

Organize your Purses with Shower Hooks from Tart House.

Have a systems for getting rid of clothes. Turn all hangers backwards, when you wear something, hang it right side out. Get rid of all backwards hangers after 12 months. Tip from Tip Hero.

Using Pipe Cleaners, make your own Non-Slip Hangers like In My Own Style. We also love this no-slip tip from Brizzleleo. Use a hot glue gun to create a no-slip hanger.

Polished Habitat has a beautiful re-organized Master Closet, take a look. We love this organized clutch and purse section of her closet. Those clear dividers move!