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Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows – Mickey Mouse Style!

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February 14, 2021 by administrator Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

These adorable Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows will transform the way you make hot cocoa for your family. Plus, they look like Mickey Mouse – perfect for serving during a Disney movie night!

Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows

Hot chocolate bombs recipes are all the rage this year. So many people can’t wait to get their hands on these small spheres bursting with chocolate goodness. Something about them just makes hot cocoa so much better!

Since my kids love Disney, and we have already done a TON of Disney copycat recipes, I knew that I wanted our hot chocolate bombs with marshmallows to be different. Or at the very least, look different.

Enter our Mickey Mouse hot cocoa bombs! These are amazing, and your kiddos will LOVE that they look like their favorite Disney pal.

Serve up these hot cocoa bombs with a tall glass of hot milk and our Mickey Mouse Pizza or Mickey Mouse Pretzels for a themed treat.

Hot Chocolate Bombs Ingredients

1 12-oz package dark chocolate chips
1 packet instant hot cocoa mix with marshmallows
1 cup mini marshmallows
Mickey Mouse silicone mold (you can also use a sphere mold)

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Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows – Mickey Mouse Style!

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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1 12-oz package dark chocolate chips
1 packet instant hot cocoa mix with marshmallows
1 cup mini marshmallows
Mickey Mouse silicone mold

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Instructions

Pour the dark chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring the chocolate between each interval, until fully melted.
Spoon the melted chocolate into each of the areas of the Mickey Mouse silicone mold, using the back of the spoon to coat the sides of each mold. Do this until all molds are coated with a thin layer of chocolate.
Put the remaining melted chocolate aside.
Allow the chocolate in the molds to set completely, which will take about 2-3 hours. Speed up the process by putting the mold into the refrigerator.
Remove each of the Mickey-shaped chocolate pieces from the mold once set. Fill one empty piece with a small of instant hot cocoa mix with marshmallows. Top the cocoa mix with mini marshmallows.
Reheat the dark chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted again.
Dip the edges of a second Mickey-shaped chocolate piece into the melted chocolate and lightly press it in place on top of the filled chocolate piece. With your finger, smooth the melted chocolate around the seam to close it.
Continue filling and sealing until all the hot chocolate bombs with marshmallows are sealed. Allow the edges to set before serving.
To use the bombs, place one in mug and pour a glass of hot milk in over it. Once melted, stir to combine.

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How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows

Pour the dark chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring the chocolate between each interval, until fully melted.
Spoon the melted chocolate into each of the areas of the Mickey Mouse silicone mold, using the back of the spoon to coat the sides of each mold. Do this until all molds are coated with a thin layer of chocolate.
Put the remaining melted chocolate aside.
Allow the chocolate in the molds to set completely, which will take about 2-3 hours. Speed up the process by putting the mold into the refrigerator.
Remove each of the Mickey-shaped chocolate pieces from the mold once set. Fill one empty piece with a small of instant hot cocoa mix with marshmallows. Top the cocoa mix with mini marshmallows.
Reheat the dark chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted again.
Dip the edges of a second Mickey-shaped chocolate piece into the melted chocolate and lightly press it in place on top of the filled chocolate piece. With your finger, smooth the melted chocolate around the seam to close it.
Continue filling and sealing until all the hot chocolate bombs with marshmallows are sealed. Allow the edges to set before serving.
To use the bombs, place one in mug and pour a glass of hot milk in over it. Once melted, stir to combine.

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Where to Buy Hot Chocolate Bombs

Look I get it, sometimes it easier to buy than to make. If you want to joy of Hot Chocolate Bombs without all the work, take a look at these Hot Chocolate Bombs to Buy.

Mocha Coffee Bombs

Are you a coffee and chocolate lover? Take a look at this amazing Coffee Bomb Recipe, just like a mocha latte. Pin to Pinterest.

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Copycat Disney Recipes

Have you visited the chocolatiers at The Ganachery, a specialty chocolate shop at Disney Springs near Walt Disney World Resort? I wonder if they have these Disney Chocolate Bombs? Speaking of Disney World recipes, look at Make sure you check out all of our Copycat Disney Recipes! Pin to Pinterest.

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Pantry and Stockpile Organization Ideas

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February 12, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Gathering a stockpile? Accruing a large stash of goods and products can leave you in a mess. We have some of the best Kitchen Pantry Organization Ideas and Stockpile Storage Ideas to get your home organized.

Pantry & Stockpile Organization

Consider this post just as much for me, as for you. We moved as soon as social distancing became a thing. I am talking about last day of school Friday. Monday, no school and closing on a new house. We consider it a blessing, as many places of work closed the week we moved but all of a sudden I found myself in a new home with no stockpile and starting from nothing.

Stockpile Meaning

If you know couponing, you likely are familiar with a stockpile. If you are new to shopping ahead – say in two week to month long periods, you might be becoming familiar with the stockpile meaning.

Stockpile. stock·pile /ˈstäkˌpīl/ noun. A large accumulated stock of goods or materials, especially one held in reserve for use at a time of shortage or other emergency.

I worked hard to diminish our stockpile before the move. Especially our stockpile of canned foods and fresh ingredients. Once I made a trip to the grocery store (on Tuesday) the shelves were pretty wiped clean. So I began the process of stockpiling, on a limited supply, with a brand new kitchen and pantry. Since I was at ground zero, I went to Pinterest to start right. This was my opportunity to organize a new home and began new habits of putting tings away properly and in their place.

Take my lessons on How to Stockpile from someone who has done her research starting at the beginning. These stockpile organizational tips I learned from step 1 doesn’t mean you can’t start or implement on year 20. Now is a great time for us to all hunker down and organize our home, pantry and stockpile.

Enjoy!

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Kitchen Pantry Organization Ideas and Stockpile Storage Ideas

If you have plenty of pantry storage (and even if you don’t) use the Dollar Tree to fill your space with Dollar Tree Storage Containers including glass jars and plastic bins. We share a lot of these ideas in our KonMari Dollar Tree Organizing Post. | Do It On a Dime

Use all your space and keep the bread intact! Use under-shelf racks in your pantry to hold easily crushable items that keep your counters free from clutter. (In our home, we actually put this in our cupboard with the plates.) | BHG

When stockpiling, use all the possible space you can. In this pantry hack, attach plastic sink caddies to pantry walls using Velcro Command strips. | Make Bake Celebrate

Speaking of using your pantry wall, try this. Pin your plastic bags to the wall inside your pantry. Not only will our bags be easily accessible but it will free up some space on your shelves. | Source

Use all your space with out loosing things . Pull out drawers will allow you to pack your stockpile in small spaces. See drawer options here. | Source

With stockpiling, it is important to keep ingredients fresh. Especially because you might find yourself opening a new oversize box but not using it entirely right away. Airtight Food Storage Containers are great for pantry organization as well as freeing up space. If you find yourself needing directions for your ingredients, use a label maker to add directions to the container. | Make Bake Celebrate

Utilize the corners of your pantries with a lazy Susan (or 2 or 3 or 100). Follow these step-by-step tips for a lazy Susan pantry idea. | Decor Chick

Instead of pilling cans on top of each other, spread them out with a rolling Can Storage Organizer Rack. This rack and stack on top of each other, as well, for higher shelves and more canned good storage. | Buy It Here

Get creative. Wall mounted magazine racks are perfect for vegetables likes onions, potatoes, and more! | Just What Am I Thinking

Adjustable shelves? Follow these Pantry Shelf Guidelines to see how tall to make an ideal pantry shelf for canned goods, spaghetti sauce, cereal and more. | Food Storage Moms

Ideal Pantry Shelf Guidelines

The following are approximate guidelines for the most ideal pantry shelf height.

Allow 5.25 to 7 inches for a shelf of canned goods.
Allow 8 to 10 inches for a shelf of baskets.
Allow 12 to 16 inches for cereal boxes.
Allow 12 to 16 inches for stackable Airtight Food Storage Containers.
Allow 14 to 16 inches for a 3-tier Can Storage Organizer Rack.
Allow 18 to 20 inches for larger items or items rarely used.

If you lack a basement or an over-sized utility or laundry room, the garage is going to be your best bet for stockpile organization from body wash, laundry detergent, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and more. You can find sturdy Home Depot Garage Shelves. Follow this stockpile organization tutorial on YouTube. | Be My Guest with Denise

Use a hall linen closet to store toiletries. You can use a clear shoe organizer for smaller health and beauty items. This makes them easy to see and reach. | Coupon Wizards

Your food stays fresh and easily accessible in a Pantry Food Storage Container with Handle. The handle makes removing it from the cabinet easy, and its lid ensures freshness. It holds over 6 quarts which is pretty large for storage! | Buy It Here

Want a way to store open chips without them falling over and opening? We love this pantry hack for hanging chips. | Source

Get organized. We have Organizational Printables to get other areas of your home in order. Pin to Pinterest.

Save a lot, organize a lot – We love the Dollar Tree Organizational Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Year-Round DIY Teacher Gifts

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February 11, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

These DIY teacher gifts are great for showing appreciation for your child’s teacher anytime of year! Teacher Appreciation gifts ideas for Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer & every holiday in between.

Year-Round DIY Teacher Gifts

Teaching is not an easy task. Being in charge of 20 kids for 7-8 hours each day, helping them learn new concepts and be good people. It takes a very patient and strong person for that! We need to make sure we are showing appreciation for our children’s teachers all year long, not just at Christmas or the end of the school year.

That’s why I came up with a list of DIY Teacher Gifts you can give year-round. It makes a wonderful surprise when your child takes a handmade teacher appreciation gift to school when it isn’t a holiday!

DIY Teacher Gifts

Is it a struggle to find a perfect Teacher Gift Idea? Creating an EASY, LOW-COST, ADORABLE gift for teachers has never been easier!

Take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Set. This set includes 12 digital gift cards. Download, print, and cut. One gift idea for every season. Our Teacher gift tag pritnables provide easy teacher gift ideas. Staying organized during the school year is hard enough!

One Year of Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Winter Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Spread Loves Not Germs | Frugal Coupon Living

Because it’s necessary for us to keep our hands clean during cold and flu season.

Looking Sharp Teacher | Frugal Coupon Living

What teacher doesn’t love having a supply of Sharpie markers on hand?!

I Like You A Lattee | Frugal Coupon Living

Great for a teacher who is often fueled by coffee!

M&M Christmas Poem | Frugal Coupon Living

A fun treat with a very thoughtful poem for the Christmas holiday.

Fleece Navidad | Frugal Coupon Living

I love this idea. The teacher can keep this blanket in her classroom for extra chilly days.

Spring Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Fan-Cactus Teacher | Frugal Coupon Living

An adorable plant gift that doesn’t have to be watered!

Teacher I’m Glad I Am Stuck With You | Frugal Coupon Living

DIY Teacher gifts that include handy supplies are the best.

Thank to You, I’m No Fool | Frugal Coupon Living

While everyone is creating April Fool’s Day pranks, gift a sweet treat!

Donut What I’d Do With Out You | Frugal Coupon Living

All the teachers will love your child after this sweet treat!

Best Teacher Some Bunny Could Ask For | Frugal Coupon Living

How cute is this Easter gift idea for teachers?!

Show appreciation with this Thanks for Helping Me Bloom gift idea | Lia Griffith

This is a flower bouquet you could keep for an entire year – bonus, you don’t have to water!

Summer Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Thanks A Lattee | Frugal Coupon Living

Another great teacher gift idea for coffee lovers.

Jar of Sunshine | Happy Go Lucky

You could fill these jars with lip balm, candies, – so many fun ideas!

Keep Calm Summer Gift Basket | See Vanesa Craft

Things they can enjoy during the summer break – the ultimate in DIY Teacher Gifts!

Nacho Average Teacher | See Vanessa Craft

If you know a teacher who loves Mexican food, this is the best!

Orange You Glad It’s Summer? | Funky Polkadot Giraffe

So much orange to celebrate a bright teacher.

Fall Teacher Appreciation Gifts

C is for Caffeine | Frugal Coupon Living

Those first few days of school are exhausting. Wake up a tired teacher with caffeine.

Thankful for the Hands that Teacher Me | Frugal Coupon Living

Perfect idea for refilling the classroom’s hand soap supply!

Gobble It Up | Frugal Coupon Living

Because what teacher doesn’t want a nice treat?

Fa-BOO-lous Teacher | Frugal Coupon Living

What a cute Halloween idea!

DIY Apple Candy Clay Pots | Real House Moms

A cute desk ornament for sure! Fill with candy or paper clips.

Germs are Scary | I Should be Mopping the Floor on Eighteen25

Cute sayings for the much needed soap or hand sanitizer in the classroom!

Enjoy these Thankful Thursday Ideas – Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Pin to Pinterest.

Also look at these Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Homemade Lavender Linen Spray – Sleepy Time Remedy

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Beauty, Crafts, DIY, Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest

Homemade Lavender Linen Spray

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I am loving my Essential Oils. One of my favorite and most calming scents is Lavender. I love to use this Lavender Linen Spray on my pillows daily to help me fall and stay asleep, I also spritz my girls pillows with it – I think it is a secret to sleepy time success!

To keep from having a damp pillow I spray it in the morning after making the bed, the water dries but the smell and the benefits will linger throughout the day. If you want a stronger scent mist lightly an hour or so before bedtime. You can also use it on couches, curtains, and rugs to put the relaxing scent throughout your home. This spray can also be used when ironing your linens to give them a light scent as well, spritz lightly or pour right into water well of your iron.

Ingredients:

4 oz. distilled water
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
spray bottle

Directions:

Combine oil and distilled water in spray bottle, shake well to combine.

To Use:

Shake well first then lightly mist pillows or blankets.

For anxious pets you can spray their beds or bedding, spritz the car interior for road trips, include a bottle in a basket with other items for a housewarming present (or for a new mother).

See our Spring Cleaning Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

All Purpose Cleaner DIY – Clean Ingredients In Your Home

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Instagram, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

All Purpose Cleaner DIY

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Making your own all-purpose cleaner could not be easier, is cheaper and is so much safer than the chemical filled bottles you pick up at the store. 4 ingredients are all you need (and maybe a little elbow grease) to create a safe, effective, and wonderfully scented cleaner that can be used on counters, appliances, floors, or anywhere else you need to clean and disinfect. The scent is lovely, fresh, and bright!

Ingredients:

1 Cup Water
1 Cup Vinegar
2 tsp. Dish Soap or Castile Soap
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil (also nice with Orange)
Spray Bottle

Directions:

The first time you make this, purchase vinegar in the large glass bottle. When you need more Vinegar, it is more cost effective to purchase it by the gallon and refill (earth friendly too).
Pour all ingredients into a Spray Bottle. Plastic tends to erode so try a glass spray bottle if you are usuing this solution long term. A Mason Jar works great too.
Swirl gently to combine.
Spray and wipe.

Enjoy.

You will have an initial light vinegar scent after use but that will dissipate when the vinegar dries. Vinegar and oils will cut grease, disinfects, and deodorize surfaces.

I suggest testing this out on your counter tops and floors before use. I do not recommend it on Travertine or Marble.

All Purpose Cleaner DIY – Clean Ingredients In Your Home

Author: Ashley Langston at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Scale

1 Cup Water
1 Cup Vinegar
2 tsp. Dish Soap or Castile Soap
10 drops p Lavender Essential Oil
10 drops Lemon Essential Oil (also nice with Orange)
Spray Bottle

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Instructions

The first time you make this, purchase vinegar in the large glass bottle. When you need more Vinegar, it is more cost effective to purchase it by the gallon and refill (earth friendly too).
Pour all ingredients into a Spray Bottle. Plastic tends to erode so try a glass spray bottle if you are usuing this solution long term. A Mason Jar works great too.
Swirl gently to combine.
Spray and wipe.

Notes

You will have an initial light vinegar scent after use but that will dissipate when the vinegar dries. Vinegar and oils will cut grease, disinfects, and deodorize surfaces.

I suggest testing this out on your countertops and floors before use. I do not recommed it on Travertine or Marble.

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Homemade Soap Scum Remover

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Do you love making your own cleaning supplies? This Homemade Soap Scum Remover requires only two ingredients! Details on Frugal Coupon Living.

Homemade Soap Scum Remover

Hey (waves), “it’s me Ashley with I hate to clean the house Anonymous. ” I wanted to share with you a pretty easy cleaning tip!

What is the one task you will always put off? For me, it is cleaning. I don’t mind the weekly grind of laundry or even the daily task of the dishes and loading/unloading the dishwasher, but when it comes to deep cleaning in the bathrooms, I really hate it! Because of this, I wanted to find a cleaner that was easy to prepare but did the job! I mean, really did the job!

This soap scum remover is pretty incredible. It uses white vinegar and Dawn (have I mentioned, these are two of my staple cleaning supplies!) I absolutely love Dawn Dish Soap. It is such a great de-greaser. I also love vinegar (it is one of my secret ingredients in laundry – see our Laundry Room Hacks and Tips!) With equal parts of both, you get a pretty incredible shower cleaner. You can see our pretty incredible before and after photos of a shower filled with soap scum and the results of our labor.

And if you want to make this task even easier, might I suggest some good music or a good podcast while you are scrubbing (or doing any household work)? If you need some suggestion on Podcasts, I love Focus on the Family Marriage Podcast and Jen Hatmaker Podcast. The marriage podcast as been great (and clearly affordable – it’s free) for my husband and I! Cheaper than counseling – haha! I also appreciate some good music. It really works to lighten my mood. I am most grateful for my Amazon Prime Membership, did you know it comes with music?

Enjoy (and happy listening!)

Supplies:

Blue Dawn Dish Soap
White Vinegar
Spatula
Scrub brush/sponge

Directions:

Add 1/4 cup White Vinegar to a glass measuring cup and heat for 60 seconds in the microwave.
Mix in 1/4 cup of Blue Dawn Dish Soap and mix.
Starting at the top of your shower, pour your mixture down your shower.
Lightly scrub with a scrub brush or sponge and let set for at least 1 hour.
Scrub your shower vigorously.
Any remaining scum, the stuff that’s been there for years and you haven’t been able to get rid of, use the end of a spatula to scrap upwards and the remaining scum will easily scrap off.
Rinse well and see your shower sparkle.

Do you love making your own cleaning supplies? This Homemade Soap Scum Remover and Shower Cleaner requires only two ingredients! #FrugalCouponLiving

It doesn’t have to be spring for some of these homemade cleaners and tips – take a look at our Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

We love these secrets in this post – Laundry Room Hacks, Tips, and Inspiration. Pin to Pinterest.

Want a good remodel? Take a look a these Remodeled Bathroom Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also get inspired by these Bathroom Storage Solutions – Small Space Hacks and Tricks. Pin to Pinterest.

Declutter Your Home Checklist Monthly Challenge

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

New Year’s resolutions or spring cleaning, whatever the reason we have a 31-Day Challenge for you! Download this PDF printable Declutter Your Home Checklist. Declutting tips and tricks to simplify your space. Less is the new more!

Declutter Your Home Checklist

Are you spring cleaning? Has the last extended family member walked out of your home from Christmas? Whatever your need, a New Year’s Resolution or the transition into the spring season, we have a 31-Day Declutter Your Home Checklist to challenge you to simply your home!

Less is the new more!

Daily Declutter Challenge

Girl, I got your back. As a mother of five, I have learned to swim in the chaos of motherhood. By swim, I mean tread water. (At least, I am not drowning, right?!) Speaking of drowning, some things I find I am drowning in is clutter. Boxes, stacked piles of mail, broken and mis-matched toys, single socks (right?!), clothes that are too small, clothes that are dirty – it’s piles and piles of “stuff!”

I accepted the KonMari Challenge with Dollar Store Solutions, but the clutter seemed to return. That is why I have to pull out a Monthly Declutter Challenge a few times a year. This spreads out my to-do list, gives me direction for cleaning up our home, and makes the task fun!

Introducing our…

31-Day Declutter Checklist

How can I declutter my house quickly? Step by step and day by day is your answer.

We have a daily guide and checklist to tell you where to start decluttering.

Day 1: Holiday Decorations and Cards

Day 2: Kitchen Cupboards

Day 3: Kitchen Drawers

Day 4: Fridge and Freezer

Day 5: Cookbooks and Recipe Cards

Day 6: Cleaning Supplies

Day 7: Paperwork and Mail

Day 8: Desks and Desk Drawers

Day 9: Junk Drawer

Day 10: Bathroom Cabinets

Day 11: Makeup and Toiletries

Day 12: Nightstand and Dressers

Day 13: Bedroom Closests

Day 14: Underwear and Sock Drawers

Day 15: Linen Closet

Day 16: Craft Supplies

Day 17: Basement and Attic

Day 18: Laundry Room

Day 19: Medicines and Vitamins

Day 20: Magazines and Books

Day 21: Garage Storage

Day 22: Vehicles

Day 23: Garden Shed

Day 24: Kids Dressers

Day 25: Kids Drawers

Day 26: Kids Toy Boxes

Day 27: Kids Books, Puzzles and Board Games

Day 28: Porch and Patio

Day 29: Pet Items

Day 30: Electronics

Day 31: Photos on Phone

Declutter Tips, Tricks & Solutions

Initially, this Declutter Your Home Checklist seems very daunting. We have some declutter tips and hacks for your challenge to keep your sanity.

Where can I sell my stuff?

Want to make a few dollars? We have a few places you can sell your stuff when declutting. Two places are my favorite. First, Facebook Marketplace is great in my area and typically I make back close to the price I paid on many name brand items. I also like to send my kids clothes to Thread Up (get $10 credit and/or request a ThredUp Clean Out Kit bag.) This allows me to earn money on clothes that no longer fit and buy new consignment clothes that do fit. Lastly, take a look at Decluttr to buy and sell technology.

What if I skip a day on the Challenge?

Things come up, I get it. If you can avoid skipping a day, please do. It can be hard to catch up having to do 4 days of cleaning on Day 31. If you do find you missed a day, move on and come back to that day at the end of the challenge.

What if the 31-Day Challenge is not enough?

Repeat the process the next month. In fact, if you are a real neat freak you can do this challenge every month, for 12 months. Just do a little bit each day!

How often do you do this Declutter Challenge?

I try to adopt the challenge twice a year. Typically January after the chaos of Christmas and then again in late spring/early summer as the end of the school year approaches. If I am doing extra well (or would it be extra bad?), I take on this challenge again at the start of the school year.

I work full time, how can I declutter my house quickly?

Honestly, this is a process. There is no way to tackle all of this in one day, but you can group days or take the challenge on a few weekend. If you are doing it day by day, some of these days require more time than others. For example, I can clean my junk drawer in a few minutes but my Kitchen Cupboards might take a few hours on Saturday. Skip more challenging days and save them for the weekend. Use the weekdays to tackle smaller tasks.

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Checklist Challenge. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Reduce the stuff in your home but increase your savings with the 31-Day Declutter Your Home Checklist AND 52-Week Savings Plan!

Before you get started on your Declutter Your Home Checklist, get inspired by these KonMari Dollar Tree Organizational Ideas. Does that item bring me joy? If not, toss it! Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Amazing Spring Cleaning Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

Homemade Dishwasher Tablets with Lemongrass

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February 9, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Essential Oils, Frugal Living, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

These homemade dishwasher tablets offer a hint of lemongrass. They are an easy recipe to add to your kitchen cleaning supplies. These DIY dishwasher pods store easily in the kitchen and are frugal-friendly!

Homemade Dishwasher Tablets with Lemongrass

We have been cleaning like crazy. Isn’t that what you do when you are nesting at home? Maybe it’s spring, maybe it’s the added germs, either way, I am working hard on deep cleaning the home both naturally but effectively.

Sometimes everyday household products can be made with the simplest of ingredients. Recently, we made homemade dishwasher tablets using Lemongrass.

If Lemongrass isn’t your scent, also consider orange, lavender, or your favorite smell for the kitchen!

Homemade Dishwashwer Pods Ingredients

Only a few ingredients you might even already have in your home!

1-1/2 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda
3 tablespoons Salt
1/2 cup water
45 drops essential oils (we used Lemongrass)
Silicon Mold

Optional: We stored ours in a glass jar with a lid. I would suggest a glass jar with an airtight lid. I see many of them come with an adorable chalk label.

DIY Dishwaswer Pod Directions

Mix washing soda and salt together in a bowl.
Mix water and oils together and pour into dry mixture. Stir well.
Place a dollop of mix into a silicone mold and press firmly into the mold. Scrape away the excess with the side of the spoon.
Let set overnight/24 hours to dry. Pop out of mold.

To Use:

Place 1 tablet into your dishwasher soap tray and wash dishes as usual.

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Originally posted December 2016, Updated March 2020.

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