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Dollar Store HALLOWEEN DIY & Decor Ideas / Halloween DIYs on a Budget / Easy Halloween Decor 👻
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
9 Easy and Inexpensive GHOST Crafts and DIYs / Dollarama Halloween DIYs You NEED to Try
I have a super-fun collection for you today. I've created NINE easy and inexpensive GHOST crafts and DIYs that you are going to love. AND... most are made with dollar store supplies.
Easy, inexpensive and fun DIY Pirate Party... with FREE downloads for you to use
Today I am sharing a super-fun DIY pirate party that you are going to love! I'm including ideas for: pirate party invites, pirate party decor, pirate party activities, pirate party, pirate cakes, and pirate party favors. I also have FREE downloads for you to use.
Here's a video I made to show you all the elements of the party.
And here are the free downloads mentioned in the video.
To download the tags, signs, and map I designed (for free): click on one of the photos below, right-click, save it, and print it like a regular photo. The tags are 4x6s photos, and the signs and map are 8x10s.
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
FREE simple & serene BATHROOM ARTWORK... that looks great in DOLLAR STORE frames
I recently updated my ensuite bathroom, and I couldn't find any artwork I liked. I was looking for a simple, serene, minimalist look. As always, when I can't find what I'm looking for, I try to DIY something that works. Check out my budget-friendly solutions below... and download my prints for FREE.
I designed three pictures, popped them in frames I purchased at Dollarama, and hung them on the wall. I wanted something that looked good (and balanced) when the door was open AND when the door was closed. Here's what it looks like when the door is open.
Want to download the pictures I designed for FREE?
Click on the photo that you like below. Then: right-click, save it, and print it like a regular photo. I sent my pictures to Staples to be printed on cardstock, and I was really happy with the quality.
Here's the 12" X 16" inch print I designed:
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
First Day of School 2024
This school year, our family is experiencing a lot of firsts and lasts.
- First time not taking a "first day of school" photo of my oldest son. (He's going into his second year of university, so I gave him a pass. It was a good run! lol)
- First day of grade 10 for my youngest son.
- First day of grade 12 for my middle son... and his last "first day" of school ever. (Cue the tears!)
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
Moist and Delicious BLUEBERRY LEMON LOAF
I'm usually a "chocolate" girl when it comes to dessert, but I'm also a sucker for the combination of blueberries and lemon. Recently, I made this loaf, and my husband said that it was the best thing I've ever baked. Pretty high praise! Give the recipe a try and let me know wheat you think.
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp real vanilla
- zest of one lemon (approx. 2 tsp)
- juice from one lemon (approx. 2 Tbsp)
- 1/2 cup cream (you can use milk instead, but I like the richness of the cream)
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (cleaned and mixed with 1 Tbsp flour)
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 - 3/4 cups powered sugar
- juice from one lemon (approx. 2 Tbsp)
- 1/2 teaspoon real vanilla
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. (You can use butter to grease the pan, but the parchment paper makes it a lot easier to get it out of the pan in one piece.)
- Whisk the dry ingredients (flour, salt, and baking powder) together.
- In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Once it is combined, start adding the cream and flour mixture -- alternating and adding a bit at a time. Don't overmix. You just want to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Gently fold in the flour coated blueberries.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, and bake for 55-65 minutes. Check readiness by inserting a toothpick into the centre of the loaf. It's done when it comes out clean.
- Cool bread in the pan for about 30 minutes, and move to a wire cooling set on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. (The baking tray and parchment will catch the glaze that drips of the loaf and make clean up easier.)
- Prepare glaze by whisking ingredients together. Add 1/2 cup powered sugar, and add more until desired consistency is achieved.
- Poor glaze over the loaf, allow to set, and enjoy!
You may also be interested in trying this yummy cookie recipe:
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
10+ NEW Dollarama DIYs with cheap blanks! / Cricut beginner vinyl decal projects
If you like creating DIY gifts and DIY home decor (on a budget), you are going to love the dollar store finds and Cricut blanks I'm sharing today. Take a look at the video I made, browse the pictures below, and let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy!
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)