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Showing posts with label dollar store hack. Show all posts

20+ BEST Easter DIYs, Crafts, Decor Ideas & Recipes / Easy and Budget Friendly Ideas for Easter 2024

If you like making holidays special AND saving money, you are going to love the ideas I'm sharing today. I have OVER 20 Easter DIYs, crafts, decor ideas and recipes. You definitely going to be making my Easter cookies and my adorable "bunny trail" wreath.



To get all the info on my favourite Easter projects, make sure to check out the video below... 

and for MORE INFORMATION, here are the links I referred to in the video:

1) Easter Mini Egg Cookie Recipe - https://eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.com/2018/03/soft-and-chewy-mini-egg-cookies.html 2) Link to FREE "Bunny Bait" tags - https://eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.com/2015/03/10-eggceptional-easter-printables.html 3) FREE Easter Prints - https://eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.com/2023/02/free-easter-prints-large-budget.html 4) Recipe for "no bake" Easter nest cookies - https://eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/bird-nest-cookies.html

NEW Easy and Inexpensive Valentine's Day Ideas / Dollar Store Crafts / FREE Printable Valentine

I have fun, NEW easy and inexpensive Valentine's Day ideas to share today. Many use dollar store products, AND I have FREE printable tags you can download and print. Check out the simple ideas, a step by step video, and the free tags below.



Donuts make a cute Valentine, and I love them packaged in a dollar store cellophane bag and paired with the punny tag I designed. To get the tags for FREE: click on the photo of the tag you want to use (below), save it to your computer/phone, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.






Hosting friends/family this Valentine's Day??? This treat board is easy to make using dollar store supplies. Get the "how to" here.



I love a good holiday craft / diy, and this one is perfect for Valentine's Day. It's fun for adults... but simple enough for kids. Head to the dollar store, grab the supplies, and follow the instructions here.


I love a useful and thoughtful gift, and this one couldn't be easier to DIY. Grab a jar, decorate it, fill it with mix, and add the cute tag I designed (below). For step-by-step instructions, check out the video I made here.


To download the tags I used with this jar: click on the photo below, save it to your computer / phone, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



For a closer look at these ideas, check out the YouTube video I made (below).



I hope you enjoyed these ideas. Let me know which one is your favourite!

Happy Valentine's Day!


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


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If you are looking for more Valentine's Day inspiration, check out more than 30 Valentine's Day ideas here.

8 FREE 4x6 Valentine's Day Prints

Holiday décor is a lot of fun, and it doesn't need to break the bank. In fact, today I am sharing Valentine's pictures that you can download absolutely FREE. Pop them into an inexpensive frame, and you're all set!



I designed 8 different pictures, so you can pick your favourites, download them below, print them, and use them any way you like. I think they look great in a grouping of three.



These pictures are also great to add to décor you already have. Here are a couple displayed with the pom pom wreath I made last year. (You can find the instructions for this simple wreath here.)


I framed my three favourites. Which ones do you like the best?



To download one (or all) of your favourites: click a pictures below, save it to your computer or phone, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.









I have many more fun Valentine's Day ideas coming soon, so stay tuned!


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


Don't miss out on any of the fun... follow me on social media here.

     

If you are looking for more Valentine's Day inspiration, check out more than 30 Valentine's Day ideas here.

15 Winter HACKS You Need to Try!

Winter got you down? If you are finding it hard to deal with short days, cold temperatures and heavy snowfalls, I've got you covered. I'm sharing simple hacks that are guaranteed to make winter a little easier--and a lot more fun!



1) To make shoveling easier, spray your shovel with non-stick cooking spray. The snow won't stick to the shovel. It will slide off easily and the job will get done a lot quicker.

You can also use a broom to sweep off a porch or steps after a light dusting of snow.

2) If your boots or shoes are wet inside, speed up the drying process by stuffing them with newspaper, absorbent microfiber towels, or socks filled with rice. The moisture will get absorbed, and your footwear will dry out much more

3) To remove salt stains, dip a cotton ball in diluted vinegar (1 cup water to 1 tbsp vinegar), rub the stain, and allow to dry.

4) Get outside. Buddle up and take advantage of all winter has to offer.

5) Have a winter campfire. Gather around a warm fire, sing songs, and roast marshmallows and hot dogs.

6) Enjoy a cup of cocoa. And, for a touch of fun... freeze cool whip or canned whipped cream on a tray, cut with a fun-shaped cookie cutter, and pop into a cup of hot chocolate.

7) Make snow ice cream. It's a seasonal favourite in my house, and it's soooo easy to make! Put 8 cups of freshly fallen snow in a big bowl. Then, add 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp of vanilla. Stir until combined and serve immediately.

8) If you don't have a fireplace, turn on your television and search for a "faux fireplace" on YouTube.

9) Light candles or use battery operated candles to create a warm glow. The smell of scented candles will also add to the ambience.

10) Bake something. Fresh baked sweet treats taste delicious, and make your house smell delicious. And, as an added bonus, you can open the oven door when you are finished and get a free blast of heat. 😁

11) Put a hot water bottle or microwavable heating pad in your bed before you get tucked in. No more cold toes at bedtime!

12) Make sprayable snow paint for kids by filling a spray bottle with water and a few drops of food colouring.

13) Get crafty.

14) Throw glow sticks in a warm bath.

15) Have a movie night.


Check out this helpful video for a closer look at some of the hacks!


Winter can be a difficult season, so why not try a few of these hacks to make life easier and more fun!


Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

DIY Gifts People Actually WANT — Useful, inexpensive, and fun!!!

I love a good DIY gift, don't you? They are thoughtful, useful, inexpensive and fun! And... they are more budget-friendly than store bought gifts. You are going to love the DIY Christmas Gift Ideas I'm sharing today.




1) Elf Cookies - First bake up a batch of your favourite cookies. I used my favourite recipe for Ginger Molasses cookies. You can find the recipe here

Then, add a cardstock hat, googly eyes, button cheeks and a Sharpie mouth. Find the full step by step instructions here.


Seriously... how cute are these little elves???



2) Scrunchie ornament - A clear bulb is a perfect vessel for gifting a Christmas hair scrunchie. Pop off the top of a dollar store ornament, insert a scrunchie and add the cute "Christmas Hair Don't Care" tag I designed. Easy peasy!



To download the tags I designed (for free): click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



3) Glowing nativity lamp - These colour changing LED lamps (that I found at Dollarama) are the perfect canvas for Cricut decals. I used nativity decals. Didn't they turn out great? 

For detailed instructions, check out the video I made here.




4) Gingerbread house gift bag - Cut the corners from brown paper gift bag, and use a chalk marker to decorate the bag to look like a gingerbread house. It doesn't need to be fancy. Have fun with it!



5) Reindeer gift bag - Start with a plain paper gift bag. Then, use glue to add googly eyes, and a red paper (or vinyl) nose. Then, draw a mouth with a Sharpie and tape candy cane "antlers" to the top of the bag. Who wouldn't want to receive a gift in this adorable reindeer gift bag?



For a closer look at all these DIY gift ideas, check out the YouTube video below.




Make sure you come back soon. I have a lot more fun Christmas content planned.

💗 
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)


You might also be interested in the ideas here...

5 Easy, Inexpensive, and USEFUL Dollar Store CHRISTMAS Gifts... including FREE (and adorable) gift tags

I love a budget-friendly gift -- especially when it is cute AND useful. Today, I'm sharing 5 easy & cheap Christmas gift ideas, fun packaging options, and FREE printable tags. You are going to love these!!!




1) Chocolate and Mitten SNOWMAN - This is a great gift for all ages. It's inexpensive and super cute. Check out the step by step instructions here, and download the tag below.



To download the "warm wishes" tags: click the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.




2) Baking tool treat - Christmas is synonymous with baking, so this is a great gift. It would be fun to pair it with homemade goodies too. Check out the step by step instructions here, and download the tag below.


To download the "we WHISK you a Merry Christmas" tags: click the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.




3) Grinch goodies - I love Christmas movies, and this gift is super-cute for Grinch fans. Check out the step by step instructions here, and download the tag below.



To download the "Grinch" tags: click the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.




4) Socks and toe warmers - This is a fun one for hockey moms, coaches, and people who spend a lot of time outdoors in winter. Check out the step by step instructions here, and download the tag below.



To download the "Warm Wishes" tags: click the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



5) Hot chocolate gift bag - Consumable gifts are the best for people that don't need more clutter in their lives... and hot chocolate screams "Christmas!" Check out the step by step instructions here, and download the tag below.



To download the "COZY Christmas" tags: click the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.




Aren't these great ideas? Do you have a favourite?



For all the details regarding how I created these gifts, check out the video I made below.



If you like these gifts, let me know. I have more ideas I'd be happy to share.

💗 
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

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