I love dollar store finds, don't you? It's a great way to celebrate holidays for less. Today, I am sharing fabulous, budget-friendly finds, and DIYs that you are going to make your Christmas very merry.
For a closer look, you can check out the video I made... or keep scrolling for a written version.
1) I love this dollar store bowl that I found in the "planter" / "pot" section. I filled it with Epsom salts, and added a few acrylic reindeer ornaments. It would also be cute with bottle brush trees and mini Christmas houses and trucks. Use your imagination, and have fun with it!
2) Dollar store (or thrift store) frames are perfect to pair with vintage prints. Search for old pictures that are in the "public domain". Then, print at a local copy store and insert into the frame. Easy peasy!
3) Wrapping gifts in handmade packaging makes them even more special, and dollar store brown bags are perfect for DIYing. Add a circle of red cardstock or leather, glue on antlers and googly eyes, and draw on a mouth to create a super-cute reindeer bag.
4)The dollar store has fantastic crafting supplies, and these little wooden snowflakes are adorable. I have plans to use them to make Christmas tree ornaments. What would you use them for?
5) I love gifting baked goods to family and friends during the holidays, and the dollar store has a large number of adorable packaging options. I love the black and white buffalo check bags, and the clear top boxes are adorable too. The stickers are wonderful for sealing packages shut and are great for the backs of Christmas cards too.
6) The dollar store has everything you need for entertaining. Don't forget to pick up some of their fantastic napkins, and grab a packaged of their wooden spoons. The spoons are perfect for dipping in chocolate and adding to a hot chocolate bar.
7) Tree collars are very trendy, but they are pretty pricey. I grab this dollar store basket, cut it up, and popped it around the base of my tree. I think it's pretty cute for a couple of dollars.
8) Don't walk by the Christmas ornaments at the dollar store without stopping for a closer look. I am planning a gingerbread theme this year, so I brought home these adorable ornaments.
9) The dollar store has wonderful, budget-friendly treat options, but these cookies are definitely worth trying. They are a perfect festive treat to add to a hot chocolate bar.
10) I love a cozy blanket, and this furry throw from my local Dollarama is a great option. It comes in a few different colours, and it's well worth the price.
What do you think of my latest finds? Have you found anything good lately?
When it comes to saving money, prepping EARLY for Christmas is key. I also love to stock up on dollar store finds before they are all sold out. Today, I'm sharing some of my favourite 2023 Christmas dollar store finds.
Check out my list below... or take a closer look by watching the video I made here:
1) These LED lights are great. They come with a remote, so you can change them into any Christmas colour you like. They are fantastic plain, but they are also a great surface for Cricut decals. I'm planning to add a nativity scene to mine.
2) Reindeer are super trendy this year, and these dollar store reindeer ornaments are super-cute. I'm planning to paint mine with black spray paint for a high-end look.
3) These snow globes are cheap and super cute. The DIY possibilities are endless. I bought a bunch, and I have some fun plans for them, so stay tuned. 😉
6) Bottle brush trees are versatile and inexpensive. I love these beige ones with a wooden vase. They look great on a tiered tray, and they are fantastic for DIYs.
8) The dollar store has really fun wrapping paper options, but the good ones sell out quickly... so make sure to grab your favourites right away. Here are the ones I bought...
9) You don't have to be a child to have fun with a toy train. I found this one at the dollar store, and it's a great size. I plan to put it around the base of my tree.
Which of these 2023 Christmas bargains is your favourite? I love getting ready for Christmas early so I can relax when the holiday season arrives. Where do you fall -- team "early" or team "last minute"?
I absolutely love the ideas I'm sharing today. Treats really are the best part of Halloween, and today I have 15 treat ideas that are simply genius! I also have a fun video for you and FREE downloadable tags. Keep reading to check out all the fun.
1) Chocolate bar mummies - This is such an adorable and simple idea. Wrap chocolate bars in streamers, and add googly eyes. Full instructions here.
2) Halloween glasses with punny tags - These are great for kids when allergies are a concern. And the tag I designed is free to download. Find the tag below, and more detailed instructions here.
To download this tag:click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
3) Glow sticks with a sweet tag - This is a perfect (and useful) Halloween treat. It's a lovely little light for Halloween night. Download the tag for free below... and get a clower look at how I put it together here.
To download this tag:click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
4) Tic Tac Toe Treat - This free board makes a great Halloween treat. Just print it and pair it with buttons or coloured candies. See how it works here.
To download a printable version of this game:click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
5) Play dough with a punny tag - Pop the playdough in a bag, tie with a ribbon, and add the tag I designed. Grab the free tag below, and find the "how to" here.
To download this tag:click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
6) Sucker ghosts - I made these as a child, and I'm sharing my version here. They are simple to make... and so stinkin' cute!
7) "Eat, drink, and be scary" straws - This is a simple DIY. Download the tag below, and tie it to a reusable straw. That's it, but if you need a closer look at how I did it, you can check out the video here.
To download this tag:click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
8) BOO-bles - Bubbles with a punny tag become BOO-bles. :-) Download the tag for free below.
To download this tag:click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
9) Halloween cookie decorating kit - This is a fun gift AND a fun activity. Package the following in a mason jar: cookies, icing (in a condiment container), and sprinkles (in a condiment container). Then, add the tag I designed (below).
To download this tag:click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
10) Fangs - I found this fang whistle at the dollar store, but any "fang" trinket would work. Just pair it with the FANG-tastic tag I designed (which you can download for free below).
To download this tag:click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.
11) Disposible gloves filled with candy - This is such a fun packaging idea. I even included a fun sign you can download for free below.
To download this sign:click on the photo below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 8x10 photo.
12) Photos with trinkets - I love a personalized treat, and these are adorable. Take a photo of a child with their arm extended. Then, cut a slit above and below their fist. Finish by inserting a pencil or small toy. Cute, right?!?! (Note: I used a dollar store tablecloth as a backdrop for the pictures.)
13) Graham cracker bandaids - Cut a graham cracker in half, add white icing, and finish with a smear of red gel icing. These bandaid cookies would be adorable to serve to family and friends.
14) Vampire donuts - Take store bought donuts up a notch. Use icing as glue to attach candy eyes, and insert dollar store vampire teeth into the centre of the donut. Serving a tray of these at a Halloween party is guaranteed to impress.
15) Halloween bark - These treat looks impressive, but it's super-simple to make. Melt white baking chocolate according the package directions, spread it out over a piece of wax paper, and top it with whatever candy pieces you have on hand. Allow it to cool, break it in pieces, and serve it to family and friends. Easy peasy!
For a closer look at all 15 Halloween Treat ideas, check out the video I made...
What do you think of these treat ideas? Which one is your favourite? I hope you give one or two of them a try this year. Happy Halloween!
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