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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.
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)
5 Genius Budget-friendly Ideas for SUMMER... including FREE games and decor
Summer is definitely my favourite season. Who doesn't love decorating with cheerful colors, vacations, and warm temperatures? Today, I'm sharing a few genius ideas for summer... including food, decor, and more. I use a lot of dollar store supplies AND I have freebies too!
Summer Crafts for Kids (with a "how to" video and free printable templates)
Summer is the perfect time to craft with kids, and these crafts are simple AND fun! The video (below) is easy to follow, the templates are free, and the supplies are easy to find.
Here are the crafts:
And here are the instructions:
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
10 NEW (Dollar Store) Summer Essentials and HACKS
Summer is here, and your local dollar store is the perfect place to stock up on summer essentials. Today, I'm sharing my favorite dollar store finds for Summer and HACKS you are going to want to try!
1) Personalized summer essentials bag - It's super-convenient to have an "easy to grab" bag full of summer essentials, and the dollar store has everything you need to stock it inexpensively.
2) Compact beach towel - The dollar store beach towels are cheap, colourful, and thin enough to pack it easily.
3) Water bottles - The dollar store has water bottles to fit any style. I love this big one with a straw. It helps me stay hydrated all summer long.
4) Solar lights - I love using solar lights on my patio. They are very low maintenance and provide a great atmosphere all season long. The small string solar lights are perfect for the roof of my gazebo.
5) Personalized detangling brushes - These brushes are perfect for wind-blown, pool, or beach hair. They are inexpensive and fun to personalize with a Cricut decal.
6) Economical (and fun!) movie night treats - Buying your favourite candy and packaging it in dollar store condiment containers is clever. It also looks great and helps with portion control.
7) Campfire essentials - Campfires are a summer essential... so you need to make sure you have lots of campfire treats on hand. I love this dollar store bucket, goodies, and personalized roasting sticks.
8) Storage solutions - To make room for summer, pack away winter clothes and blankets. The dollar store has extra large bags that work perfectly.
9) Citronella candles - The dollar has many options for these candles that help keep the bugs away. My current favorite is this cement version. It's very "on trend".
10) Glow sticks - Glow sticks are a summer staple in our home. They are great for taking for walks in the dark and for playing tag at night. They are also great for providing light... especially at the bottom of a cooler. Functional AND fun!
For a closer look and MORE great ideas... check out the video below.
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
10 AMAZING dollar store finds, hacks and diys for SUMMER
I love summer, and living well on a budget, don't you??? If you answered "yes" you are going to really enjoy this post and video. Today, I'm sharing 10 AMAZING dollar store finds, hacks and diys for SUMMER.
1) DIY Solar-Powered Lamp - I love this cute little lamp, and it's perfect for summer patios. It's also super-easy to make with a few cheap supplies from the dollar store. Find the step-by-step instructions here.
For a closer look at all 10 AMAZING dollar store finds, hacks, and diys for SUMMER, check out the video below.
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