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NEW Easy and Inexpensive Valentine's Day Ideas / Dollar Store Crafts / FREE Printable Valentine

I have fun, NEW easy and inexpensive Valentine's Day ideas to share today. Many use dollar store products, AND I have FREE printable tags you can download and print. Check out the simple ideas, a step by step video, and the free tags below.



Donuts make a cute Valentine, and I love them packaged in a dollar store cellophane bag and paired with the punny tag I designed. To get the tags for FREE: click on the photo of the tag you want to use (below), save it to your computer/phone, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.






Hosting friends/family this Valentine's Day??? This treat board is easy to make using dollar store supplies. Get the "how to" here.



I love a good holiday craft / diy, and this one is perfect for Valentine's Day. It's fun for adults... but simple enough for kids. Head to the dollar store, grab the supplies, and follow the instructions here.


I love a useful and thoughtful gift, and this one couldn't be easier to DIY. Grab a jar, decorate it, fill it with mix, and add the cute tag I designed (below). For step-by-step instructions, check out the video I made here.


To download the tags I used with this jar: click on the photo below, save it to your computer / phone, and print it like a regular 4x6 photo.



For a closer look at these ideas, check out the YouTube video I made (below).



I hope you enjoyed these ideas. Let me know which one is your favourite!

Happy Valentine's Day!


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


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If you are looking for more Valentine's Day inspiration, check out more than 30 Valentine's Day ideas here.

Valentine's Day DIYs, FREEBIES and Dollar Store Finds

Valentine's Day is coming, and I have some fantastic, budget-friendly ideas you are going to love. I have easy DIYs, dollar store finds, and FREE Valentine cards. I made a video too, so don't forget to check it out.




1) Valentine for teammates - This is such a cute (and punny) Valentine to share with teammates. Let friends know they are "EXCEL" lent teammates with packs of EXCEL game and the cute printable tags you can download for FREE below.
 



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




2) Chip Valentine - Little bags of chips make adorable Valentine's when paired with the cute tags I designed. Download the tags for free below.




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



3) Festive t-shirts - I found this t-shirt for $4 at my local dollar store, and it will be perfect for Valentine's Day. Keep a look out for cheap Valentine's Day shirts.




4) A SPECtacular Valentine - I found these adorable heart-shaped glasses at my local dollar store, and I think they make the cutest Valentine when paired with the punny tag I designed. Download the "EYE think you are SPECtacular" tags below.



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


5) Valentine for gal pals- How cute are these dollar store socks to share with a friend on Valentine's Day? I love them with this "You knock my SOCKS off" tag that you can download for free below.



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




6) Glittery Heart Garland - I found this garland at my local dollar store, and I love it. It's cute on it's own... but I also like to use the the individual hearts in my décor. I add them to my Christmas garland to turn it into "Valentine's Day" garland. Check out my video (below) for a closer look.




7) Sweet Treats - Homemade and store bought chocolate treats make perfect Valentine's... and they are even better when paired with the cute, pink tags I designed. Download yours for free below.


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



8) Valentine for people that aren't sentimental - This Valentine is perfect if you aren't into "lovey dovey" Valentine's. I think it's super cute! Download the tag for free below.


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



9) Gumball machine Valentine - This DIY is simple to make with dollar store supplies, and it makes a perfect Valentine when you add the tag I designed. Find the instructions in the video I made here, and download the tag below.


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


For a closer look at all these Valentine's Day DIYs, FREEBIES, and Dollar Store Finds, check out the video below.

Happy Valentine's Day!


Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)


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10 dollar store finds and DIYs for CANADA DAY

Do you love holiday decor on a budget? I have TEN dollar store finds and DIYs for Canada Day that are super-cute and budget-friendly. Take a look, and let me know which one is your favourite.


You can see ALL my finds and DIYs (and find out how to get the free Canada Day print I designed) here:




Happy Canada Day!!!!


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.




2) Summer entertaining hack - Dishes from the dollar store are perfect for summer entertaining. They are cheap... but they don't need to look it! Pop a margarita glass in the center of a bowl for an impressive way to serve chips and dip. Get a closer look here.



3) Hack for keeping food cold when entertaining this summer - Add water to the bottom of a dollar store bowl, freeze it, and insert a second (identical) bowl on top. Fill it with food, and your good to go! See a visual demonstration here.




4) DIY First Aid Kit - Summer adventures are often accompanied with bumps and bruises, so having basic first aid items ready at all times is advisable. I love grabbing a plastic container at the dollar store and filling it with supplies. I also use duct tape to add a cross to the top to make it recognizable. Find out more here.




5) Water Fight Supplies - The dollar store has everything you need for summer water fights. I love these balloons, but for a more environmentally option, consider cutting sponges into strips and securing the centres together with an elastic. Then, you can dip the sponge balls in water and throw. Both options are perfect on a hot summer day!



6) Wipes - Baby wipes are perfect to have on hand during summer. They are perfect for picnics and for wiping sticky fingers when kids are eating s'mores.



7) Wasp deterent - I've bought these paper wasp nests at the dollar store for years, and I swear they work. I have no idea what crazy science makes these effective, but I'm a believer!



8) Cupcake wrappers - Everyone has cupcake wrappers for making cupcakes and muffins, but they have other uses too. Poke a hole in the middle, pop in a straw, and use them to keep flies out of summer drinks. They also work for catching popsicle stick drips.





9) Custom roasting sticks - Campfires are made for roasting, and these customized sticks are inexpensive and easy to make. Find the "how to" instructions here.



10) Candy tray - I love a simple, summer candy tray. I made this one from a dollar store picture frame, and you can find the "how to" here.


For a closer look at all 10 AMAZING dollar store finds, hacks, and diys for SUMMER, check out the video below.




Let me know in the comments if you have a favourite summer HACK. I love learning new things!


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)

SIMPLE Easter DIYs you are going to want to make this year (including craft VIDEOS)

Who doesn't love a simple Easter DIY that is adorable and uses inexpensive supplies? So... I've gathered up a few of my favourites below! Each one has easy to follow step by step written instructions AND a short instructional video. Check them out, and let me know which one is your favourite.



1) Sock bunnies - These sock bunnies are easy to make using dollar store socks and other craft supplies. Once you start making them, you'll want to make a whole herd. Check out the written instructions here, or watch the video below.




2) Candy Easter basket - What's better than an Easter basket full of candy? What about an Easter basket MADE of candy? Find the written instructions here, or watch the video below.






3) Mason jar crafts - These dollar store jars are easily transformed into fantastic Easter DIYs. Check out these four fantastic ideas here, or watch the video below.




4) Easter prize punch - This prize punch uses a piece of foam core from the dollar store, plastic glasses, and tissue paper. It's easy to make and lots of fun! Find the written instructions here, or watch the video below.





5) Easter chick decor - These are literally the easiet Easter decor DIYs! If you can glue chicks to a branch, you can make this wall hanging AND this wreath. Check out the written instructions for the wall hanging here, and the video tutorial below.





6) Bunny butt garden - This bunny butt garden is adorable and made using easy to find dollar store supplies. Find the written instructions here, or watch the video below.





7) Yarn wrapped bunny wreath - This is one of my favourite Easter DIYs ever! It was easy to make and I think it's super-cute. Check out the step by step instructions here, or watch the video below.






8) FREE Easter Print... and simple DIY display option - Is there anything more fun than getting something for free? I am loving the adorable watercolour picture I designed for you, AND I have a fun DIY display option that you are going to love. Find the written instructions (and download the free print) here, or watch the video below.




9) Easter pillows made from dollar store bags - I love a simple "no sew" HACK... and these pillows are the perfect simple project for Easter. Check out the written instructions here, or watch the video tutorial below.





Aren't these Easter DIYs adorable? Take a peek at some of the videos on YouTube, give them a "thumbs up", and subscribe to my channel to be notified when I post something new. I have some more great Easter videos planned, and I don't want you to miss out on the fun.


Gina Bell
 (aka East Coast Mommy)


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