Dollar store gifts – Candy Kebabs

These adorable and delicious candy kebabs (candy kabobs) are great for Easter treats, birthday loot bags, or classroom treats and cost less than $1 each! I know I’ve been posting smaller projects lately, but that’s because in the background I’m working on a fairly big makeover… my unfinished laundry room is getting built-in cabinets, one […]
Dollar store gifts – Consumable Easter basket (that you don’t have to store)

Are you tired of storing every little thing? I’m so done with one-day items that need to be stored away for 364. Today I’m sharing how I make ‘consumable’ Easter baskets for my kids with all of the appeal of a regular Easter gift, but without any of the storage needs after. I’ve shared this […]
Dollar store tea organizer

Two dollar store boxes, two hinges and a pretty ribbon are all you need to make this cute and compact tea organizer. Oh my gosh, I have built SO MANY tea organizers over the years. I’m a chai girl myself, but my Mum likes Orange Pekoe, my daughter likes green tea, if my tummy is […]
Dollar store Easter wreath

If you could whip out an easy, cheerful, bright and full Easter wreath for less than $20 and in about an hour wouldn’t you try? Then you’re definitely going to be all over this dollar store Easter wreath I made a few years ago. Dollar stores are chock-full of Easter bits and bobs now, so […]
Free birdhouse plans

Free birdhouse plans for not one, but two different birdhouses! Measurements, cut lists and instructions for these DIY birdhouses – each coming in at less than $4 in wood! One of my most popular posts of all time is the time I shared Ana White’s birdhouse plans. It was easy, inexpensive, and has lasted from […]
What is the best thing to clean stainless steel?

To rate something as the “best thing” to clean stainless steel – or anything for that matter – it has to be effective, inexpensive, multi-purpose, easy-to-use and ideally non-toxic/environmentally friendly. I’m happy to report I’ve found it! I’m popping in with a short post today – a continuation of yesterday’s post on cleaning stains from […]
Cleaning stained mugs – coffee, tea, and cutlery scuffs easily removed

Embarrassed by dingy and marked dishware? I have found the absolute easiest method for cleaning stained mugs, dishes, pots, pans, and knives! One product – all natural – inexpensive and FAST. Check out all of the before and afters from my own kitchen. I was putzing in the kitchen the other day, trying out a […]