DOLLARAMA Groceries — Deals, Dupes, my Family’s Favourites, and the items you NEED to try!!!

As a mom with three teenage boys, I need to be very mindful when it comes to buying groceries. One of my strategies is to shop at a variety of stores to make sure I get the best value for my money. I also like to find cheaper "dupes" that still taste delicious. Today, I'm sharing a few of my favorite Dollarama grocery deals, dupes, favourites, and hacks.


You can find all the details in this fun video I made for you.


After you watch the video, let me know if you have any deals / products I should check out. I love recommendations from my readers. 😊


Happy shopping!


Gina
 (aka East Coast Mommy)

10 Summer Adventures for the Family... and a printable checklist

When it comes to summer fun, it's always great to have inspiration and a plan. Today, I'm sharing both! You can pick one or two items off of my summer adventure checklist, or you can tackle all ten.



To download a copy of the list: click on the picture above, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 8x10 photograph.

And... here are the details...


1) Eat ice cream – Make homemade ice cream, have ice cream for supper, or try a NEW ice cream stand.

2) Do something good – Run a lemonade stand or yard sale for charity, visit the grocery store and buy things to donate to a food bank, or participating in a few random acts of kindness.

3) Buy a meal from a food truck and eat outside – Grab burgers, fries, fish, or pizza, and have a picnic in the park.

4) Visit a beach – Go for a swim, play catch on the shore, collect sea glass and shells, fly a kite, or go on a scavenger hunt.

5) Cook on a campfire – Avoid dinner dishes by roasting hot dogs over an open fire. Then, cook campfire treats for dessert.

6) Plan a theme day –Some options include: “spend gift cards day”, “play board games day”, and “kids pick the meals day”.

7) Have an outdoor movie night – Watch a movie under the stars with blankets, pillows and treats.

8) Plan a parent / child date – Parents pick the time frame and budget, and the kids pick the activity.

9) Get creative – Make a craft, bake something, decorate a cake, try a new recipe, or film a video. The only limit is your imagination.

10) Explore – Go on a hike, hunt for waterfalls, swim somewhere new, or go a road trip.


Which of these summer adventures are you going to go on with your family? Let me know in the comments below.


Gina
 (aka East Coast Mommy)

DIY MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS (easy, inexpensive and thoughtful!) / mostly made using dollar store supplies

I'm obsessed with the adorable DIYs I'm sharing today. They are perfect for Mother's Day. I love the "SURPRISE" gift box, but all the ideas are fantastic. The gift recipients will have no idea that most of the supplies for these DIYs come from the DOLLAR STORE!!!




 The DIYs in this video include: 


1) Surprise box - Details here.



2) "Era" water bottle  - Details here.









5) FUNNY home decor - Details here.



Check out all the details and instructions for the DIYs here:


What are you planning to get your special lady for Mother's Day? Are you considering making one of my DIY Mother's Day gifts? Let me know if you give one of these ideas a try!

♥ 

Gina Bell (aka East Coast Mommy)

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