Creating a Magical Christmas on a BUDGET: Useful DIY Gift Ideas UNDER $5... with free printable gift tags

This year, I am doing a NEW Christmas video series to help people plan a magical and meaningful Christmas on a BUDGET. Today, I'm sharing my latest projects -- USEFUL DIY Gift Ideas under $5. The holidays don't need to break the bank. All you need is a trip to the dollar store and the FREE tags I designed (below).

1) Custom candles (with warm wishes tags) -- You can pick up an inexpensive candle and make it look expensive by customizing it. I used my Cricut to add words to mine, but you could also use paint, stickers, or class markers. Then, pop it in a cellophane bag, and add the tag I designed (below).

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

2) Paper plates & napkins (with "Christmas WISHES for less dirty DISHES" tags) -- Heading to someone's house and need a little hostess gift? This is a budget-friendly and thoughtful idea. Grab some festive paper plates and napkins, tie with twine, and add the tags I designed. I love the "Christmas WISHES for less dirty DISHES" tags. You can download them for free below.

To download the "Christmas WISHES for less dirty DISHES" tags -- Click on the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print on a regular 8.8"x11" sheet of paper.

3) Gingerbread kit (with "A Christmas TREAT for someone SWEET!" tags) -- I love gifting activities, don't you? What is better than a gift that encourages family and friends to do something together? I found this Oreo Christmas House kit at my local Dollarama for under $5, and I think it makes an adorable gift with the tags I designed (which you can download below).

To download the "A Christmas TREAT for someone SWEET" tags -- Click on the picture below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.

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

Thanks for DIYing with me!

💗

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Creating a Magical Christmas on a Budget / Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Dupe 🌲

Yesterday, I launched my NEW Christmas video series. My goal is to help people create a magical Christmas with their family and friends... on a BUDGET. My first project is an adorable Charlie Brown Tree made 100% from dollar store supplies. It's sooooo cute... and much cheaper than store bought versions. Check out all the details below.

When I did a google search for Charlie Brown trees, here is a sample of what popped up.

I was able to DIY mine for ONLY $5!!!

I think it's pretty cute, don't you?

For a list of the supplies and all the instructions, check out the video I made here / below.

If you like this project, make sure you pop on over to YouTube and subscribe to my channel. My NEW Christmas video series is going to be fun!

Thanks for DIYing with me!

💗

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Easy and super-cute HALLOWEEN crafts/treats… dollar store suckers THREE ways

If you grab a bag of dollar store suckers and a few inexpensive supplies, you can easily make THREE different ADORABLE Halloween treats. It's fun for ALL ages... and they'd make super-cute party favours too!

1) Spider sucker - This treat is more sweet than scary. Find the simple step by step instructions here.

2) Ghost suckers - You can make many versions of these fab-BOO-lous treats. Check out the details and step by step instructions here.

3) Witch broom suckers (with free downloadable tags) - These witch broom treats are adorable, but they are even more adorable with the tags I designed. You can download the tags I designed for FREE below... and you can find the step by step instructions here.

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

You can take a closer look at all of the super-cute Halloween crafts/treats in the video I made below. Let me know which one is YOUR favourite.

Happy Halloween!

💗

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Simple Halloween Decor... with "Pops of Pink" / Dollar Store Crafts and DIYs

I love the idea of taking inexpensive supplies, getting creative, and making them beautiful. So today, I have some easy and inexpensive Halloween DIYs to share. As a mom of three boys, I'm partial to a "pop of pink", so I think these projects are super cute! (However, you can use whatever colours you like.) Take a peek below, and let me know what you think! 😁

1) Tiny ghost shelf sitters - Why are tiny things so cute? I'm not sure... but these little framed ghosts are adorable. Grab some wooden blocks from the dollar store, and get crafty. Find the step by step instructions here.

2) Rock ghosties - Rocks are a fantastic FREE canvas... and they are adorable when they are crafted into little ghosts. You can see how easy they are to make here. (And you can access the Cricut decal design here.)

3) Funny wood round sign - Can you believe I made this adorable sign with a $2 wood round from Dollarama? I'm absolutely obsessed with how cute this is! You can find the full instructions here. (And you can access the Cricut decal design here.)

Ready to make all these adorable crafts? Have a look at the YouTube video I made (below).

Let me know (in the comments) which one of these pieces of decor is your favourite. Are you a fan of pink, or do you prefer more traditional Halloween colours?

💗

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

☀️Super cute (and classy) SUMMER DIYs… made using dollar store supplies / Dollarama DIYs

I am so excited to share my latest SUMMER DIYs with you today. They are easy and inexpensive to make, and they are sooooo nice! No one will ever guess that they are make with dollar store supplies.

1) Solar Powered Fountain - The base of this solar fountain is made from Dollarama planters. Can you believe it??? You can get an "up close" look and find the "step by step instructions" here.

2) Simple S'more Station - I love a themed tiered tray, and this one is perfect for summer. Take a look at how I made it using Dollarama supplies here.

Pretty cute, right? Make sure you check out the video I made below.

Have a great summer, and don't forget to check back here (or on YouTube) for more easy, inexpensive and fun ideas.

💗

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Super-cute Dollar Store Decor / Adorable FINDS and easy DIYs

Yesterday, I was browsing the aisles of my local Dollarama... and I found a couple of items that were perfect for DIYing! In the video I made (below) I show you what I found, how I DIYed them, and a super-cute way to style them. You are going to LOVE these!

Check out the adorable mushroom DIY, deck lanterns, and bathroom upgrade here:

Pretty cute, right? Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to my YouTube channel. I have some really fun things planned for summer.

💗

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)