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7 (actually good) SELF-CARE SPLURGES on a dime!

by Filed Under: Advice & Vlogs, Money Saving, Online Deals 18 Comments

Hey, guys! In today’s video, I’m sharing with you simple ways to practice self-care in your everyday life on a budget. In a way, this is a favorites video. I think it can be hard to give back to ourselves when it seems decadent, time-consuming, or expensive. But self-care can be frugal and simple, too! I hope you enjoy this morning routine video and inexpensive and even FREE ways to love yourself a little more.

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Free Guided Meditation (great one for beginners)
Free Marco Polo App
Free Sheet Music

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DIY Mini Dollar Tree Fairy Garden | Crafting with Carson

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree

Hey, guys! You’ve asked for another #cookingwithcarson (really this is crafting with Carson) and we thought it would be so fun to do a DIY fairy garden. It’s the perfect budget-friendly Dollar Tree craft for all ages.

Dollar Tree Fairy Garden Set

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Three Ingredient Unicorn and Galaxy Cookies (Cooking With Carson)

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Recipes, Teaching

In this episode of Cooking With Carson we show you how to make Meringue Cookies that look like beautiful galaxies and unicorn poop! 😆 Kids get SO excited about this sweet recipe and it couldn’t be easier! It’s just three ingredients! Galaxy DIYs and cute Pinterest unicorns have been catching our eyes lately, and Carson has been begging to make this one.

My friend Windi made Carson’s Apron for his birthday. So cute, right? You can see her store here!

INGREDIENTS AND SUPPLIES:

  • 4 Egg whites (use large eggs)
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar (optional, but helps the eggs/sugar mixture reach max fullness)
  • Vanilla Extract (optional for flavoring)
  •  Gel Food Coloring (Use gel for the brightest color, this is the kit I used to achieve galaxy colors)
    • If you haven’t tried gel coloring yet, and only want to spend a couple bucks, this is a GREAT starter kit
  • Piping Kit (they also sell them at Dollar Tree!)

How to make PERFECT Meringue Cookies (tips and tricks we learned):

  • Use a perfectly clean bowl (I wiped mine down with vinegar before mixing). If any oil or grease is in the bowl the eggs and sugar won’t set.
  • Use room temperature eggs. This is very important. Let sit out for at least an hour before using.
  • Start mixing slowly and then slowly speed up mixing
  • Add sugar when eggs make stiff peaks.
  • It takes longer than you think. About 5 solid minutes of mixing.
  • Add sugar SLOWLY 1 Tablespoon at a time.
  • Do not over mix. If mixture starts to separate or become chunky, you’ve mixed too much.

 

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Dollar Store Car Organization!

by Filed Under: DIY Projects, Dollar Tree, Money Saving, Organization

I’ve shared car organization videos every year for the past three years, but this is my first year sharing a car video with our beloved minivan which we recently got. We haven’t got to insuring it yet, but a friend of ours told us to go to somewhere like One Sure Insurance for it. Not only this, but as my kids continue growing, I’ve learned that less is more and my car stays clutter free. It’s not perfect (but it’s organized). In this video I share with you my best car organization tips for a family, but these tricks and hacks would work in any car. I shared a segment on Charlotte Today this week and it prompted me to make this video, and I hope it inspires you to try some of these simple solutions in your car! You can find the free printable here!

 

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

Cook with Carson Valentine’s Cookies (Grandma’s Recipe!)

by Filed Under: Holiday, Recipes

In this episode of #cookingwithcarson, Carson makes Valentine’s day cookies using his great grandmother’s beloved recipe..including the amazing frosting (just three ingredients!)

💕GREAT GRANDMA’S VALENTINE’S COOKIE RECIPE:
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Beat ingredients and stir in flour gradually.  Chill dough covered in the fridge for 20 minutes and cool to touch.  Roll onto a lightly floured surface to desired thickness and cut into shapes.  Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes for standard cookies.  Our silicon baking mat (these are bomb!)

💕BEST HOME-MADE FROSTING RECIPE:
About 1 cup of powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter
Splash of milk
(Food coloring optional)

Add melted butter and milk to powdered sugar.  Stir to combine until forms a slightly runny glaze.  Keep adding powdered sugar to reach your desired thickness.  Stir in food coloring (we used 13 drops red to achieve the pink color).

Store cookies refrigerated in a single layer with wax paper between to protect sprinkles and decorations.  We love them decorated with cinnamon candies!

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World’s BEST Peanut Butter Cookies! | Cooking with Carson

by Filed Under: Recipes

In this episode of #cookingwithcarson , he takes over the show for the first time (where are the tissues!?) and shows you the world’s BEST recipe for Peanut butter Cookies.  These make great holiday gifts (for neighbors and friends) in Dollar Store boxes.  Tag us if you give these a try (@doitonadime)

CARSON’S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES:
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg

Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well combined.  Form into small balls and put on an un-greased cookie tray.  Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes.  Check periodically.  We like to bake them a little under done, take them out and let them finish cooling on the mat.

Our cookie mats (we love them!)

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NO ONE CARES! {Organizing Motivation}

by Filed Under: Organization

Here’s the side of the camera you don’t often get to see but I think is so important to share.  None of us have a perfect home…not even “professional organizers.”  You are an authentic friend and person because of who you are and how you treat others, not because of what your house looks like.  No one cares as much as you think they do.  Not even me…and I do this for a living. 😉  Here’s my take on what realistic organizing actually looks like and why I think you are doing a great job.  Organizing is important, but we can all drop the perfection part.  Especially when there are some beautiful kids running around.

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