EASY Bathroom update for LESS $350 / Outdated to Modern in ONE Day

Recently, I updated my bathroom, and I'm so happy with the result. It looks totally different, and it cost me LESS than $350. I'm absolutely in love with the results. Check out how I took my bathroom from drab to fab in ONE day... on a budget!




Here's a breakdown of what I spent:



Want to see how I transformed my bathroom? See all the details in the video I made here:




Doesn't it look so much better?




Let me know what you think. Do you like the DIY towel ring I made using a $1.50 piece of wood from Dollarama?


Gina
 (aka East Coast Mommy)

The Perfect Canada Day Craft / Beaver Paper Bag Puppet

I love holiday crafts, and this one is perfect for Canada Day. All you need is a paper lunch bag, crayons, cardstock, glue, and googly eyes. This beaver paper bag puppet is just TOO ADORABLE!




To make this puppet:

1) Draw all the beaver parts pictured above, or get the template I designed here.

2) Colour and cut out all the parts.

3) Use glue to attach all the parts. Make sure you attach the parts in the folds so that it looks good when you insert your hand into the puppet. Take a peek at the video here to see what the puppet looks like when it's finished.

Happy Canada Day!!!


Gina
 (aka East Coast Mommy)

You might also be interested in the fantastic Canada Day ideas here.

8 FREE Last Day of School Downloads

Recently, I made a video sharing my favourite easy and inexpensive Last Day of School Celebration Ideas. I think you are going to love them ALL! Below, you will find a video with all the ideas and all the free downloads included in the video.

🌞🌞🌞Here's the video...

And here are the FREE downloads mentioned in this video:

 

1) Adventure Awaits picture


To download: click on the picture below, save to your computer or phone, and print it like a regular 8x10 photo.



2) Camping and Road Trip TIC TAC TOE games


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

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

3) Summer Adventure Checklist



To download: 
click on the picture below, save to your computer or phone, and print it like a regular 8x10 photo.


4) Sip Sip Hooray / Straw treat gift tags



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



5) “Have a BALL” gift tag



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


6) “Sweet treat” gift tag



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


7) Freezie gift tag



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


8) Cookie teacher tags and recipe



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


And you can get the cookie mix recipe here.

I hope you like these ideas and they help you have a fantastic last day of school. Cheers to a great summer!!!


Gina
 (aka East Coast Mommy)

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)

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!


I even made a fun video with all the info you need!


Watch the video here.



1) Hand painted lemon slice coasters - I found a six pack of rounds at the dollar store, and I thought it would be fun to turn them into lemon slice coasters. They are super simple and fun to paint -- at any age. I'm not much of a painter, but I think they turned out really cute! You can find the full step-by-step instructions here.




2) Cheesecakes in jars - I love these individual cheesecakes. They are portable and perfect for camping, picnics, and bbqs. And... the best part is how easy they are to make. Find the instructions for these "no bake" cheesecakes here.




3) FREE Summer print - I love cute summer print, and this one is FREE and looks adorable in a dollar store frame.



To download the picture I designed: click on the picture you want (below), right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regular photo.
4x6

5x7

8x10


4) Printable SUMMER Tic Tac Toe - I'm obsessed with these little games I designed. They are perfect for summer days, camping, and road trips. I love the bright colours and the fact that they are an activity AND a snack. Cute, right?



To download the games I designed for free: click on one of the photos below, right-click, save it to your computer, and print it like a regurlar 4x6 photo.




5) FREE Summer decor - I love inexpensive seasonal decor, and these summer prints are super-cute and FREE. Grab copies here, pop them in a dollar store frame, and enjoy!



I hope you enjoy these budget-friendly ideas for summer. Let me know which one is your favourite in the comments below... and don't forget to watch my video for a closer look.


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


You might also like the summer DIYs here.

Don't miss any of the fun....