ORGANIZE SIMPLY, EFFECTIVELY AND INEXPENSIVELY WITH DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS

Organizing supplies can get costly quickly. But it doesn’t have to be a choice between chaos and cash. Keep your things in order with a quick print job and this easy DIY project. These labels will make it easier to calm the chaos in the kitchen, the toy room, the craft room, the bathroom, or anywhere else you might need a little more calm and a little less chaos.

ORGANIZE YOUR SPACE FOR FUNCTION AND FORM WITH THESE EASY DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS

• Does your spice cupboard look like a disaster zone?
• Do you buy foods in bulk?
• Do your kids have toys with lots of little pieces? (Lego bricks and Shopkins, I’m looking at you.)
• Is your home office or command center a jumble of pencils, pens, sticky notes, markets and other paraphernalia?

You need some containers, my friend. But what good is a container if you don’t know what goes in it? And that is where your super easy, oh-so-cute DIY Laser Printer Labels will come to the rescue!

GET ORGANIZED WITH DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS IN JUST 30 MINS

Now that you know why you need some super useful DIY Laser Printer Labels, are you ready for the best part of this little project?

These only take 30 minutes to make. Seriously.

In 6 super simple steps, you’ll be ready to organize ALL. THE. THINGS.

Ready? Let’s calm that chaos!

DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS SUPPLIES:

• Labels. You can download my blank farmhouse-inspired wreath labels HERE and fill them in with an image editor before you print them. Or grab my set of Ready-to-Print Spice, Baking and Pantry Labels with editable templates from my Etsy Shop. The editable templates will make it super easy to quickly make labels for anything you might need.
• Laser printer. No, unfortunately, ink jet won’t work for this project, as the ink is water based. I personally own a Brother Laser Printer and it does a decent job, as long as you aren’t looking to do photos. You can also get your files printed at an office supply store for just a few dollars, if you don’t have access to a laser printer.
• Copy paper. Any standard copy paper will work. In fact, the cheaper, the better.
• Box packing tape or contact paper. I personally prefer the packing tape. The ink tends to transfer better with the tape than with the contact paper. More info on this is below, at the bottom of the directions.
• Scissors.
• Bowl and water. 

DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS DIRECTIONS:

PRINT YOUR LABELS

Step #1: Print your labels on a laser printer. You can download my blank labels from the links below. If you choose to use them, you will need to edit the image files before you print them. Any image editor will work.

2-inch Spice Labels | 2.75-inch Baking Labels | 4-inch Pantry Labels

Or get the pictured Ready-to-Print Labels and editable templates in my Etsy shop.

COVER YOUR LABELS

Step #2: Cover your labels with packing tape. If the label is too large for the packing tape, you have 2 choices:

1. Layer with strips of tape to cover the entire label or
2. Use contact paper to cover the label.

I personally prefer to layer the tape than to use contact Paper. The ink transfers better with the tape If you use tape, you’ll have to overlap the layers of tape a little or your label will fall apart. The overlap lines are barely noticeable. There is a photo below of a layered label so you can see if it bothers you or not.*

CUT OUT YOUR LABELS

Step #3: Use the scissors to cut out your label. The shape of the tape is more important than the shape of the paper. I typically just cut around the perimeter of the label. If you want a specific shape for your label, make sure you cut it out of the tape, not just the paper.

SOAK YOUR LABELS

Step #4: Fill your bowl with water. Regular old tap water at room temperature is my preference. Your hands will be in the water, so super hot or super cold water is not recommended.

Step #5: Place the labels in the bowl. Push them under the water so they are completely submerged. Let the labels soak in the water for 10-15 mins.

PEEL YOUR LABELS

Step #6: Peel the paper backing off the tape. Rub your fingers lightly, but firmly, over the back of the label until all the paper is rubbed away. The ink should remain on the tape.

It’s a little easier to rub the paper away while the label is in the bowl, submerged in the water. You’ll need to inspect it to make sure all the paper comes off. Pay particular attention around the ink, it tends to stick there more.

Once all the paper is peeled from the tape, let your label dry completely. You can blot with a paper towel to speed this up a little.

STICK YOUR LABELS

Yep that’s it. Once your labels are dry, they are ready to use! The adhesive will be sticky again as soon as it is dry. So start sticking those labels and organize all the things!

CONTACT PAPER VS. PACKING TAPE

So, remember when I talked about the layering of tape for larger labels? In the photo above, the baking soda label is a layered label. Can you see where the pieces of tape overlap? Check out the close up below. The layer lines go through the word “soda”.

The cocoa powder label in the first photo above is a contact paper label. And that one actually came out really good. Most of them were more like the photo below, which is why I prefer to layer the tape than to use contact paper.

If you do decide to use contact paper, make sure you give the ink the best chances of transferring to the contact paper adhesive by rubbing it firmly with a plastic card (like a bank card or library card) or another hard item after you’ve covered the labels with the contact paper.

GET ORGANIZED WITH DIY LASER PRINTER LABELS

Sure, you could spend a small fortune on organizing supplies and custom labels. Or you could make some adorable, functional labels yourself in less than half an hour.

Label your bulk foods, your spice cupboard, your baking ingredients, your kids toys, your office supplies and anything else you might need or want a label on.

So, what are you waiting for? Calm the chaos and organize your life with some totally cute, totally functional, totally inexpensive and easy DIY Laser Printer Labels.

DON’T FORGET YOU CAN GRAB MY READY-TO-PRINT LABELS AND THE EDITABLE TEMPLATES IN MY ETSY SHOP TO MAKE THIS PROJECT EVEN EASIER!

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Do you keep a journal?  I am the worst journal-keeper ever.

I used to be pretty good at it when I was younger – okay, I used to do it when I was younger. Being good at it might be a little too generous. But, then… Life. Marriage. Motherhood.

I was so busy living (sometimes surviving) day-to-day that I was sure I wouldn’t forget the important stuff and the daily stuff was monotonous. Did I really need another journal entry about dishes and laundry and baby snot on my clothes?

WHY WE NEED TO JOURNAL THE LITTLE THINGS

But, I realized that I WAS forgetting the important stuff.  Wait, what day was it when my beautiful little niece was born again?! And how much did the doctor say my youngest weighed at his well-baby check up last week? If only I’d written it down!

And, you know what, the dishes, laundry and baby snot DOES matter. It might seem like small, inconsequential chores and a boring daily grind – but it’s my life! It’s not always glamorous and fancy, but it’s mine.

When I’m feeling unaccomplished and like I spent my day just spinning my wheels, some times I need to account for the little things like laundry and dishes. Because keeping my family fed and clothed IS important. Having a physical list of my accomplishments helps me have the motivation to do it all again the next day.

EVEN YOU HAVE TIME TO JOURNAL WITH A CALENDAR JOURNAL

Part of my struggle was time. I felt like I didn’t have time to sit down and write for 20 minutes! And filling only three lines in my journal was kind of depressing.

However, I seemed to have stumbled on something that works! A Calendar Journal. I first saw a similar idea on a Flickr feed. The one I originally saw, I can’t seem to locate, but the link is quite similar. I totally fell in love with the idea. THIS I can do! AND I DID!

Eleven months down and I only missed a week plus a couple days. It looks so neat and only takes a couple minutes a day (usually right before I go to bed). The good news: I think I’m hooked!

WHY THE CALENDAR JOURNAL WORKS SO WELL

The limited space is just what I need. It’s small enough that I don’t feel like I need to spend large chunks of time on writing. I just jot down a few quick notes and I’m done. Some times, I write in it while I brush my teeth at night. Super quick, super easy.

It’s also a creative outlet for me and that’s just what I need to wind down and relax at the end of my day.

And, if I do miss a couple days, I can go back pretty easily and fill it in. (Confession: I may or may not have spent some time filling in about a month and a half in November and December… whoops. But I was able to get it all filled in before I forgot everything and my calendar still looks awesome.)

WANT TO CREATE YOUR OWN CALENDAR JOURNAL?

I have the 2018 calendars available for purchase in my Etsy shop. It is a one-time, single instant download with all 12 months. The PDF file has all 24 calendar pages and is ready for printing right at home. Another nice thing about the PDF packet is that you will be able to print the pages back-to-back all at one time. Each month also has extra space to write down additional notes.  I used it for things my kids said, anything exciting that didn’t fit in the box for that day and little extras (like when my husband surprised me with a new cell phone upgrade).

I never got around to binding my pages, they are all still just loose papers, as you can see in the photos above. Some binding ideas are: You could put them in a three-ring binder, bind them with tape and glue or sew them together.

UPDATE 2018: I now do my calendar journal in my planner. I used the Mom on the Go Planner from leafytreetops.com last year. I love the weekly spread where each day is split into three columns. I use the bottom box to do my calendar journal and the top boxes are my appointments and to-dos. Any blank calendar or planner would work though. I also really like the Erin Condren Life Planner – it has the three column layout as well.

Enjoy and happy journaling!

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A CLUTTER FREE KITCHEN IN TWO DAYS WITH THIS KITCHEN DECLUTTER CHALLENGE

Two days is all it will take to get your kitchen under control, contain the chaos and kick out the clutter. Imagine finding that bowl or pitcher or cheese grater the first place you look. What would it be like actually knowing what spices you have in your cupboards. Imagine a calm, enjoyable cooking experience in a kitchen you love. You can have all that and more! Your kitchen can be a place you love, even if it’s not your dream kitchen. Only store the things you use and love. Make your kitchen a haven where your family will love to spend their time.

A CLUTTERED KITCHEN IS A SMALL KITCHEN

Do you have a small kitchen? Clutter can make the largest of kitchens feel cramped and claustrophobic. My current kitchen is not small. It’s spacious and open and the reason we made an offer on this house. But the apartment we lived in before we bought our house had a teeny tiny kitchen. We barely had room to open the refrigerator door all the way. And, honestly, some days I miss our little kitchen and the limits it gave us.

If you have

• a small kitchen with limited space
• a large kitchen with plenty of space
• a kitchen with awkward spaces
• a cluttered kitchen with too many appliances
• a kitchen that is cluttered and complicated to use

this checklist will help you put your priorities into place, organize what you love, give up the stuff you don’t and figure out how to best use the kitchen you’ve got to make it a place you enjoy being.

TRASH, DONATE, KEEP

The hardest part of decluttering any space is to ruthlessly purge your things. It can be hard to let go of those measuring cups or that casserole dish you got for your wedding… But, if they don’t work anymore, they aren’t doing you any good. Figure out a way to use them for something else or get rid of them. Start with 3 boxes: Trash, Donate, Keep.

Materials/Ingredients:

• 3 boxes – 1 for trash, 1 for donations, and 1 for things you’re going to keep but that don’t belong in the kitchen.
• A weekend to conquer the list
• Weekend Declutter Challenge Checklist (gain instant access when you unlock the premium content below)

Instructions/Directions

CHOOSE A STRATEGY TO CONQUER THE KITCHEN DECLUTTER CHALLENGE

Decide if how you want to tackle your kitchen. Do you work best:

• starting in one corner and working your way around the room?
• concentrating on one task at a time?
• working on small areas at a time?

What works best for you?

PRINT YOUR KITCHEN DECLUTTER CHALLENGE CHECKLIST

Grab your checklist when you click the image below. Download and save or print it right away. No email address and no waiting for it to show up. Just open and print it. And start your decluttering challenge now!

CHOOSE A WEEKEND AND GET TO WORK!

This challenge is designed to focus on a prominent area so you will be able to enjoy the results of your work. It’s designed to take place over two days so it doesn’t feel like you are cleaning and never making any progress. This challenge is quick and dirty.

For best results, divide this list into to parts. One for the first day and the other for the second day. While you don’t have to stick to it exactly, if you can accomplish approximately half the list one day and half the next, you won’t burn out and you’ll be sure to do a fairly thorough job so it will last longer than just a few days. Because, isn’t that the worst part of cleaning?! I hate spending hours working and you can’t even tell a day or two later. Get your results to last without having to kill yourself to get it all done at once.

ARE YOU READY TO CONQUER THE KITCHEN DECLUTTER CHALLENGE?

You’ve got your list. Grab some boxes and get the clutter out of your home. Think how much easier it will be to cook in a kitchen that has the things you need, you know where they are and you aren’t avoiding the things you never use. Use this checklist to get your clutter free kitchen in just two days.

Want more inspiration to declutter your home? Check out these great books:

      

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GET RID OF CLUTTER BY THROWING OUT USELESS THINGS

Some people like to be surrounded by things. My grandparents’ home has trinkets and knick-knacks everywhere. Their home isn’t messy, but it does feel cluttered. That’s right, a home doesn’t have to be a mess to have clutter. Often times, those two do go hand in hand, but not always. Clutter and mess aren’t necessarily the same thing.

If you yearn for more open spaces and less things, you need this list. If you follow this list and throw out the items on it, your home will feel more open, welcome and inviting. The clutter will disappear. It will be easier to keep your home clean – because it’s easier to take care of less stuff. And, more than likely, you won’t miss anything you get rid of.

CLUTTER HOARDERS! THERE IS HOPE!

If you’ve ever wished there was less stuff on your floor, on your shelves, in your cupboards or even the garage, I’m here to tell you that there is hope. It can seem so overwhelming to have to sort through all the stuff. “Is this important? Do I need this? Should I keep it?” If you’ve ever:

• wanted someone to tell you what to throw away
• been too overwhelmed to know where to start to get rid of your clutter
• needed an organized method to throw out clutter

then this list if for you! These 55 things are taking up valuable space in your home. Get rid of them! Chances are you don’t use them often… or ever. If you come across an item on the list that has sentimental value and you can’t part with it, consider displaying it. Ask yourself is it useful? Is it beautiful? Does it inspire me? If one of those answers isn’t yes, you don’t need it. Promise.

CONQUER YOUR CLUTTER: JUST THROW IT OUT!

Move systematically and methodically through your home, getting rid of the clutter you don’t need. Most of these items are ones you don’t or can’t use. As I mentioned above, if an item has sentimental value, consider displaying it somehow.

This list is designed to help you be able to de-clutter your home in an organized manner. One of the important things to remember about de-cluttering is that it isn’t a one time task. It’s something you have to stay on top of to keep the results. Because we are always bringing things in and out of our homes, it’s important to make sure we’re only letting things of value in and we’re sending the things that no longer have value out. So, remember:

• Is it useful?
• Is it beautiful?
• Does it inspire me?

DOWNLOAD YOUR 55 THINGS TO THROW OUT LIST

Part of the challenge with kicking the clutter out of our home is time. I don’t have time to go through boxes and drawers and cupboards all day long. Nor do I want to do that. I’ve got other obligations and hobbies – like doctor’s appointments or spending time with my family. Can you relate?

If finding time is struggle for you, I tried to make this list easy to work through without losing track of the progress you’ve already made. Choose tasks you have time for. Some of them will take 5 minutes, some of them will take an hour or an afternoon. Mark them off when you complete them so you know where to pick back up when you get another chance. I highly recommend working on one room until it’s done.

Ready to get your copy of the list? The list is premium content, so you’ll need to enter your info in the box below to get instant access to the download.

YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY TO BEING CLUTTER FREE!

If you work through and throw out all the items on this list, you will find your home isn’t drowning in unnecessary clutter; it will be easier to keep your home clean and organized. Reclaim your home and kick clutter to the curb – literally.

Get clutter out and keep it that way! If you need some more inspiration this book by Ruth Soukup is great! I love that she’s just a regular, relatable, real-life person. She’s not a professional organizer or cleaner and her ideal isn’t magazine perfect. She’s a wife and mom with a life and obligations, just like me and you. This book has been super inspiring for me, maybe it can help you too.

Now, what are you going to throw out first? Good luck!

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DISCLAMER: I’m not a medical professional and this is not medical advice! I’m just a mom who has had sick kids, been sick myself, had a sick husband, and missed medication doses or couldn’t remember what time it was when I gave him medicine last time. This is something that helps me keep track and stay on top of medicating my family safely and confidently and I wanted to share it with you, hoping it will help you do the same for your family.

NEVER MISS A DOSE AGAIN WITH THIS MEDICATION TRACKER

Have you ever wondered… “Did I give him his last dose?” or maybe “when did I give her medicine last?” When there’s illness in a family it affects everyone and trying to remember when the last dose of medication was given should be the least of your worries; but often, it’s not.

I know how all those doses run together when a fever lasts days or a round of antibiotics stretches on and on. Save yourself some worry, uncertainty and maybe even sleep! Make it super easy to medicate your sick family with confidence with just a glance.

And these are a MUST-HAVE in families where more than one person might give the medication. Never worry about double dosing again!

IS MEDICATING YOUR FAMILY SAFE AND EASY?

Do you ever administer medication to anyone else or take it yourself, ever? If so, this is for you! Are you tired of trying to remember when that last dose was given? How much? And what medicine was that again? Are you:

• a tired mom or dad, giving medication every 4-8 hours, around the clock? Day and night?
• a daycare provider that cares for, and occasionally medicates, children you don’t live with?
• one of many adults that may give medication to one child or other adult?
• ever sick yourself, but still have to keep up with your life and sometimes find yourself missing medication doses?

If you said yes to any one of those, this medication tracker can help make your next bout of sickness a little easier to manage. What are you waiting for?

3 REASONS YOU NEED A MEDICATION TRACKER

Sickness affects everyone in the house. It affects sleep cycles, you have to keep to the medication schedule. Are multiple people giving the medication? Maybe you’re not thinking clearly from being sick and medicated? Here’s what a medication tracker can do for you:

1. You won’t have to wonder, “What time was that last dose? Has it been 6 hours yet?” You’ll know exactly when that next dose is due. This is nice to grab and take to the doctor, if you get that far.
2. If multiple people are giving medicine, this is the perfect way to make sure there are no double dosing accidents. Keep your kids safe!
3. If you’re the one who is needing medication, it can be hard to run a household while you’re sick. Not feeling well and having to keep up life is a lot to think about. Ease your stress by tracking your medication so you can focus on what really matters.

PRINT YOUR MEDICATION TRACKER AND MAKE YOUR NEXT ILLNESS EASIER TO MANAGE

This is super simple. You won’t need anything fancy. This medication tracker is a single page, but print as many of them as you need. One for each sick child or for as many doses as you need to track. The bright colors will hopefully help remind you to mark your progress and maybe bring some feel-good power to your day… after your next medication dose kicks in, of course. Now, print your medication tracker and medicate confidently!

Of course, you can simply download and print the file. It’s usable as it is. But, I like to make my organizer pages re-usable. It’s super easy, but totally optional. The only thing you really NEED is the download file and a printer to print it on.

Materials/Ingredients:

• Medication Tracker –> Get the printable PDF!
• Printer
• Laminator (I love my Scotch thermal laminator and use it all the time. The cold laminating sheets also work, as does a simple plastic page protector, although the ink of your pen might bubble a little on a page protector sheet.)
• Laminating Pouches for each medication tracker you plan to make
• Wet erase pens (you can use dry erase pens, but the fine tip wet erase ones usually work better)
• Magnet tape
• Scissors

Instructions/Directions

PRINT YOUR MEDICATION TRACKER

Step #1: Download the medication tracker and save it to your computer.

Step #2: Print the medication tracker. If you are going to make it re-usable, I suggest using a heavier paper such as card stock. If you’re only going to use it once, regular printer paper is fine.

MAKE YOUR MEDICATION TRACKER RE-USABLE WITH A THERMAL LAMINATOR

Step #3: Turn on your laminator and let it warm up. While the laminator is heating up, slide your printed medication tracker inside a thermal laminating sheet.

Step #4: When the laminator is ready, run the laminating pouch through the laminator. Pull out the pouch and lay it flat on a cool surface until it cools to the touch.

Step #5: Cut a strip of magnet tape and adhere it to the back of the medication tracker. I prefer to put a strip on the top and one on the bottom as well.

Step #6: Use a wet erase pen to write on the medication tracker.

MAKING YOUR MEDICATION TRACKER RE-USABLE WITH A COLD LAMINATING POUCH

DISCLAIMER: I don’t have a lot of experience with the cold laminating pouches. I’ve only ever used the small sizes and my results have been mostly good. I prefer the hot laminating method though.

Step #1: Prep the laminating pouch as directed on the package. Follow all instructions.

Step #2: Cut a piece of magnet tape and adhere it to the back of the medication tracker. I usually do a long piece at the top and a long piece at the bottom.

Step #3: Use the wet erase marker to write on the medication tracker.

MAKING YOUR MEDICATION TRACKER RE-USABLE WITH A SHEET PROTECTOR

Step #1: Slide the page into the plastic page protector.

Step #2: Use a magnet to hang medication tracker on the fridge. Or you can use some magnet tape on the back of the page protector.

Step #3: Use wet erase markers to write on the medication tracker.

MEDICATE YOUR FAMILY WITH CONFIDENCE AND SAFETY

Congratulations! You’re ready to take on the next illness that comes your way. You’ll be able to give your family the medication they need, when they need it. You won’t have to wonder if it’s really been 6 hours since the last dose or if you actually gave that medicine this morning. At a glance, you’ll be confident that you’re doing all you can to manage those pesky germs.

Do you have any tricks for dealing with sick kids? Leave your tips in the comments below.

And if you love this medication tracker, check out the entire 47-page set of organizer pages in The Organized Family Starter Kit, available on Etsy.

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WHAT’S IN THIS CLEANING CHECKLIST

This list is 2 pages of tasks, divided by room, that will help you clean and de-clutter your home. The winter months often bring an influx of things into our homes – I blame it on the holidays – and this is a great place to start weeding some of the things out. It’s much easier to keep your home together if there aren’t so many pieces. You don’t need all the things! Get rid of some! I promise you won’t miss them.

WHO IS THIS CLEANING CHECKLIST FOR

This list is for the busy household that doesn’t have days and weeks to spend cleaning up their home. It’s for the stay-at home mom who spends days making snacks and chasing toddlers. This list is for the working mom who has limited time in her home and with her family. It’s for the family that would rather play together than spend weekends cleaning. It’s for the household that is full of things they don’t use and love.

If you’re not sure where to start, if you’ve started before and gotten overwhelmed, if your time is limited or if you’re tired of all the things taking over your home, then this list will help!

Disclaimer: This list doesn’t include tasks such as washing walls in every room, baseboards, or window tracks. It doesn’t include dusting ceiling fans, dusting in general, or cleaning carpets. Those things should still be done, eventually. The main focus of this list is getting unnecessary things out of your home. Once there are fewer things, these deeper cleaning jobs will be easier to complete. So, get the things out and then go back and do the window tracks and baseboards.

WHY DO YOU NEED THIS CLEANING CHECKLIST?

Life is busy. Who has time to spend days and weeks deep cleaning? I sure don’t. This checklist keeps you on track when your cleaning list is long and detailed and time is limited. Deep cleaning your home is a big job and all the tasks can be overwhelming. This list will:

• keep you organized with tasks divided room by room
• keep you from missing commonly overlooked tasks and areas
• help you clean your home systematically, thoroughly and comprehensively
• help you use your time efficiently with a checklist of tasks that need completing

Simplify the huge project of deep cleaning your home by using this checklist. You’ll be able to work room-by-room, clearing clutter from your home in an efficient manner. Remember, you want to cut down on the things in your home while cleaning a little too.

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD YOUR OWN CHECKLIST!!

HOW TO USE THIS CLEANING CHECKLIST

This may seem obvious. Just check everything off the list, right? Check off all the boxes and you’re done. Sure, you can do that. But, I want to let you in on a little secret. That’s not the only way to rock your clean and purge project!

These pages are divided into rooms, but they are designed so the tasks can be done depending on the time you have available. Most of the tasks can be done in 45 minutes or less. Some can be done in as little as 10 or 15 minutes. Save the tasks that take longer for when you have the time to conquer them. And get the whole family to help and knock that list out even more quickly!

If you can work room-by-room, I do suggest doing that. Two reasons:

1. When you see everything all at once, it’s overwhelming. Cut it down and focus on one space at a time. It’s much easier to clean one room than an entire house. If you can’t do a whole room at one time, cut that down too and focus on just the closet or just the dishes or just under the sink.
2. If you focus on one space, get it cleaned and de-cluttered, then move on, you will be encouraged by the visible progress. The clean room will motivate you to keep it that way and to keep going on the rest of the tasks.

CAN A CLEANING LIST GIVE YOU FREEDOM?

YES. It can and it will, if you take the de-clutter part seriously. Cleaning is good, simplifying and de-cluttering is better! Take the list one room, one area, one task at a time. Before you know it, you’ll find your groove. Throwing things out won’t be so difficult. It’s okay if it takes a little time to get through it all. And it’s okay if your home still looks “lived in” – you do, indeed, live in it. But, I promise you will love the freedom that having fewer things will give you.

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD YOUR OWN CHECKLIST!!

NOT QUITE READY TO COMMIT TO THE WHOLE CLEANING CHECKLIST?

Does de-cluttering your entire house overwhelm you? Start small and make a big impact with these 6 steps to fewer toys and a happier home.

Not ready to get rid of the toys completely? Find out how to set up a toy rotation system. Your home will be less cluttered and your kids will think Christmas comes every time you rotate the toys out.

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I spent the last two years researching, testing, evaluating, trying different brands of oils, and studying the way essential oils affect my family. In my research, I came across benefits that seemed too good to be true. People treating cancer and chronic skin diseases and reversing cavities. I read about people replacing everything in their medicine cabinets with essential oils. The skeptic in me was snorting rather loudly. No way, right?

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT ESSENTIAL OILS TO DO FOR YOU?

After two years of research and personal use, this is where I stand. I don’t know if essential oils can cure cancer or reverse tooth decay; those aren’t the purposes I used the oils for. I do know that if you expect miracles, there’s a much bigger chance you will be disappointed. Imagine my frustration when I diffused a lavender blend in my boys’ room and expected them to sleep peacefully and quietly all night long and I spent my night getting up 4 different times. It was a disappointment, to say the least.

It was then that I realized essential oils aren’t magic potions.

• Do they have benefits and even healing properties? Yes.
• Are they a sure cure for every ailment, every time? No.
• Do they work the same for everyone? No.
• Do you have to experiment and use trial and error. Yes. A lot.

WORTHWHILE USES OF ESSENTIAL OILS

When I changed my reasons for using essential oils, I became much happier with the results we experienced.

• I love cleaning with essential oils. It’s safe and there are no harsh chemicals.
• I love using essential oils for scent and aromatherapy. No one wants to walk into their home (or anyone else’s!) when it smells like sweaty, rough and tumble boys.
• I love being able to try a natural remedy for common physical pains and other daily uses. I often try essential oils on headaches, bug bites, and in my homemade cosmetics and body care products.

With my essential oils, I don’t expect miracles. Essential oils didn’t replace my medicine cabinet, they were added to it. They have also become fixtures in my cleaning supplies and in helping me create a welcoming and pleasant home.

WHERE ARE THE HIGH QUALITY ESSENTIAL OILS?

I researched, experimented with and tried so many brands of essential oils. That was what confused me the absolute most about them. “Quality” almost seems to be open to anyone’s interpretation in regards to essential oils. I started where most people start: DoTerra and Young Living oils. The oils and the other products were great, but the MLM structure of these companies was a huge turn off to me. I didn’t want a “DoTerra Lady” and I certainly didn’t want to join anyone’s team – not even for the discount.

The prices were another turn off. When I started looking into building my collection, I quickly realized that I was going to have to sell my first born to keep up my stock. I started trying other brands and companies. Most of them fell flat. DoTerra and Young Living are great products, but I just couldn’t justify the price tag. Luckily, before I gave up on essential oils altogether, I was introduced to Rocky Mountain Oils (RMO).

Rocky Mountain Oils are the closest oils I have found to the ones I first tried and fell in love with. These oils are effective. They perform the way I have come to expect my oils to perform. And here’s the kicker for me: They are more affordable than the big names and they are not an MLM company. These are the oils I use in my home, with my kids and I love them.

4 MUST-HAVE ESSENTIAL OILS THAT WILL HELP YOUR FAMILY BE HEALTHIER, HAPPIER, CALMER AND BREATHE EASIER

There are lots of great oils out there and I have managed to increase my collection slowly over the past few years. But, there are just some oils I will never run out of, if I can help it. These are my must-haves:

FOR CLEANING: LEMON

Lemon. This is probably the most heavily used essential oil in my home. Mix a few drops in homemade cleaning solutions, such as vinegar and water disinfectant. Lemon is also great in the diffuser and serves as a mood lifter and helps deodorize my sometimes-less-than-fresh boy-infested home.

FOR PAIN RELIEF: PEPPERMINT

Peppermint. This is the essential oil I use the most for medicinal purposes. Let me remind you though, this is not medical advice! Peppermint is my go-to first response for headaches and tummy aches. Create a blend by combining 3-5 drops and fractionated coconut oil or jojoba oil in a roller bottle and apply it over the headache. Massage gently for 2-5 minutes. For tummy aches, combine 3-5 drops and fractionated coconut oil or jojoba oil in a roller bottle and apply on the stomach. Massage stomach, if it’s not tender to touch.

A note about carrier oils: Carrier oils are oils that you mix with essential oils. They help dilute the essential oil – some essential oils can cause irritation to the skin if they aren’t diluted first. Carrier oils also help your body absorb more of the essential oil. Rocky Mountain Oils has some great carrier oils, but they are kind of pricey. You can find Fractionated Coconut Oil (16 oz bottle) and Jojoba Oil (8 oz bottle | 16 oz bottle) on Amazon for less. Roller bottles are the most convenient way to dilute your oils – find roller bottles on Amazon.

FOR REJUVINATION AND EASIER BREATHING: EUCALYPTUS

Eucalyptus. This oil is great if you need a little rejuvenation. It has been a lifesaver lately as things start to bloom and my allergies start going crazy. It’s also great if you’re suffering from nasal congestion. Just diffuse 2-3 drops for clearer, easier breathing. RMO has a few different kinds of eucalyptus to choose from. The radiata is the kind I usually get, but the globulus is effective too. I haven’t tried the citriodora variation.

Need a diffuser? Rocky Mountain Oils has a few diffusers – including a super cute whale one – and Amazon has tons to choose from. I have this small one and this large one (pictured below), both of which have been great and have lasted over a year.

FOR WELL-BEING: LAVENDER

Lavender. This oil is for me. This is one of my favorites to use in aromatherapy. A bubble bath with 3-5 drops of lavender is just heavenly. Lavender is one of my favorites to diffuse as well and it tends to have a more grounding or calming effect on our household than one of sleepiness, which makes it perfect to blend with lemon and peppermint! It’s also a great moisturizer for your skin, make sure you dilute the oil with a carrier oil to prevent skin irritation.

Also a great oil to use in homemade cosmetics or body care products because it’s subtle and not overpowering. RMO has Hungary and Bulgaria versions of lavender oil – Hungary is my lavender of choice.Add 1-2 drops to 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup fractionated coconut oil for a calming exfoliating body scrub. Store in an airtight container and keep moisture out. Sore muscles? mix 3 drops lavender, 2 drops eucalyptus and jojoba oil in a roller bottle for use on sore muscles. It’s a wonderful massage oil.

THE ONLY WAY TO KNOW IF ESSENTIAL OILS WORK FOR YOUR FAMILY TO TRY THEM

Essential oils don’t work the same for everyone. The only way to really know if they will work for you and your family is to try them. Experiment. See what happens. It is an investment to get started in, but with these four essential oils you should get a pretty good idea how your family will be effected by them. Skip the starter kits with 12 oils and save the money until you know if you like what essential oils can do for your family. Lemon, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Lavender. That’s all you need to start helping your family feel healthier, happier, calmer and breathe easier.

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LET THE HALLOWEEN PLANNER HELP YOU AVOID MY MISTAKE

Don’t let the holidays get the best of you. Put in a little bit of planning and a little bit of time and you’ll have the best Halloween ever. You won’t double book yourself, you won’t miss any costume details, you won’t forget to do any of your fun Halloween traditions. This Halloween Planner will help keep your October organized.

HOW WILL THE HALLOWEEN PLANNER KEEP YOU ORGANIZED? 

• Use the Event Tracker and calendar to keep all your commitments and events within a glance. No double bookings!
• Plan all the costume details for the whole family so everyone looks their very best.
• Make a bucket list together so you don’t forget any traditions or so you can make some new ones.
• Plan the perfect Halloween party! With 5 pages of party planning organizers, it’ll be so easy to keep track of all the details.

GET YOUR OWN HALLOWEEN PLANNER AND TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HOLIDAY.

Happy Halloween!

Don’t forget to add your favorite Halloween activities to your plans. Get more ideas with this Halloween Bucket List! Or check out this one to find some fun activities the kids will love to do!

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I’m tired of the same scene repeating itself in every room of my house. I’m tired of the toy takeover. No more wishing! I’m taking my house back! I will walk the hallways without fear!

Do you want to take your house back too? Today, I’ve got 6 steps for you that will get the toys under control.

You’ll need some storage containers and some trash bags. Hefty Ultra Strong Kitchen Trash Bags were a huge help with this project. The Ultra Strong bags have active tear resistant technology and were super strong even when I put heavy toys or toys with sharp pieces of corners in them.

The break resistant drawstrings made the bags easy to tie up and to transport around my house, out to my car and into the donation center. Definitely a plus, since I was doing all the heavy lifting and hauling myself. John Cena has teamed up with Hefty and I sure could’ve used a set of muscles like those to haul my bags around during this project.

We are now using the bags in our trash cans and I love the Arm & Hammer patented odor neutralizer that keeps the stink down – no one likes a stinky house! My only complaint is that they aren’t quite long enough for my kitchen trash can, but they are perfect in my bathrooms and my office. The Hefty Ultra Strong Kitchen Trash Bags are Hefty’s best bag ever, at a new low price. Can’t beat that!

6 STEPS TO FEWER TOYS

Follow these 5 steps and you’ll find fewer toys littering your floors. You can try to do it with the kids, but I always find it much easier to get rid of toys without the “help” of my kids. Toys they haven’t played with in months are suddenly their favorite toys ever and their little inner demons are out for vengeance. It’s also faster for me to just do it.. I don’t feel the need to stop and play with every. single. toy. Just the really good ones. Kidding. Mostly. Let’s get started, shall we?

1. Designate ONE place in your house for your toys.

My boys had toys in four different rooms in our house. Of course there were toys out all over the place! They’d play with something in one room, get tired of that and move to another room. I’d run around all day, tyring to get them to clean up a mess that they didn’t care about. Putting all the toys in one place will make it more necessary to clean up what is out now before something else gets pulled out.

2. Find a container for each kind of toy.

Imagine if you were putting your jewelry away and all you did was to drop everything in a box or bag. I don’t know about you, but I would dread trying to find a pair of matching earrings in my collection. What a mess. Put all the Lego bricks in one container, all the cars in another container, and all the animals in yet another container. You see where this is going. When the kids go to pull out the toys, they pick ONE container. Everything is there and the rest of the toys stay put away. There’s fewer toys out and less toy mess. I used several empty animal cracker containers and a few small toy chests and things we already had.

3. The Great Toy Gathering

Begin by gathering all the toys to one room. Yes, all of them. And, preferably the room where you will be keeping all the toys. It’ll just be easier. Check everywhere for pieces and parts. If you have all the toys, the next few steps will be easier and go much quicker.

4. The Great Toy Sort

Sort the toys into types. This will help you see where you can get rid of some toys and if you have any overlap. We sorted ours into building toys, cars, baby toys, dress up, and everything else. We had several different kinds of blocks and it was easier to part with a couple sets when it was clear to see we weren’t losing all the blocks. Same thing with the cars. It was a lot easier to convince my kids (and myself) that we didn’t need a 25 gallon tote of cars. Seriously.

5. A Place for Everything and Everything in its Place

Put the toys away into the space you designated in step #1. Give everything a place. If there’s no space, find one or get rid of the toy. We have a hutch we picked up off of Craigslist about 5 years ago that is now used to store our toys and games. Our general rule is that if it doesn’t fit in the hutch, it doesn’t stay. We do have some exceptions – the dress up bin that gets stored in the top of one of the closets, for example – that are granted a pass. I also allowed each boy to keep 3 toys in his bedroom. We’re talking self-contained toys here, not something with 3,000 pieces. I may allow them to rotate out which toys are in their room every so often. I haven’t decided on that yet though.

6. The Wonderful Purge

This may be the most important step. DO NOT SKIP THIS. All your hard work will be for nothing if you don’t get those banished toys out of your possession. Not just out of the house. Give them away. Donate them. Sell them. Recycle or put them in the trash. The secret to less toy mess is… are you ready for this… to own fewer toys! They will always find a way back if you don’t get them out of your possession. The sooner, the better. You can do this!

I put our “Donate Toys” into Hefty Ultra Strong Kitchen Trash Bags, tied them up so my kids couldn’t get anything out before they made it to the donation center and loaded those bags into my car so we could drop them off the next time we were out. Mr Napping was out of town and I sure could’ve used a big strong muscly man (like John Cena) to carry those out for me… but, no pain, no gain. Right?

Make This Project Even Better

How can this possibly get better than less toy mess? If you use Hefty Ultra Strong Kitchen Trash Bags to gather your toys in for donation, right now, you can save $1.00! Hey, a dollar is a dollar. Now you can splurge on that candy bar you’re eyeing at the check out stand.

Right now, when you purchase Hefty Ultra Strong bags, use Ibotta and get a $1.00 rebate! Don’t have an Ibotta account? Sign up and use code yynqdwj to score an extra $10 when you redeem your first rebate!

Here’s what happened to my home with fewer toys:

Your kids might rebel at first – mine did. You might get frustrated that you got rid of a specific toy – I was. But everyone will adjust and you will love what happens to your home. The change will ultimately be for the good, promise. Here are a few things I saw in my home:

• I stepped on, tripped over, and cursed far fewer toys almost immediately.
• My kids started to clean up their messes with less nagging after they realized that they would not be getting any other toys out until they cleaned up the ones they were playing with. Because each toy had it’s own container, they knew how to clean up the toys and where to put them. This was definitely a matter of consistency and took a couple weeks.
• My kids take better care of their toys because there is less to take care of. The responsibility doesn’t overwhelm them anymore. I noticed this about a month after we donated our toys and I couldn’t stop smiling. Did I just have a mom win?!

I think I did.

You can live a simpler life with fewer toys and have happy kids. It’s possible. Good luck on your toy purge and don’t forget to get $1.00 off with Ibotta when you purchase Hefty Ultra Strong Kitchen Trash Bags.

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It’s Fall Y’all!

I’m super excited that Fall is finally here! It’s such an amazing season! What’s not to love?! Crisp air and crunchy leaves, cute boots and cozy sweaters, sweet cider and hot cocoa, and pumpkin spice EVERYTHING! Like I said, what’s not to love?!

But hang on just a second because it’s about to get even better! It can be hard to say so long to summer and hello to Autumn, so I have a little surprise, just for you.

Pay attention because seriously… This. Is. Awesome! I’m talking “you-don’t-wanna-miss-this-type of AWESOME! {And it’s only for a limited time so get yourself in gear and get ready for a little hustle!}

I teamed up with The Dating Divas and 20+ other extremely talented designers to create the ULTIMATE fall bundle with ALL of our fall must-haves?!

But wait, there’s more! We’re totally hooking you up with a crazy, killer not-gonna-believe it deal?!

Wait for it…

Yep, that’s right! There are amazing, awesome Fall printables that are going to ROCK YOUR FALL and they are all in one fun bundle… aaaaand the price is a screamin’ deal!

20+ crazy, cute printables—ONE crazy, low price!

You can get over $200 worth of ADORABLE items for only $15!

WHAT?!! No. That’s not a typo. We’re NOT KIDDING! Things like gorgeous wall art, fun family activities, creative gift ideas, and MORE all from your favorite bloggers are included in this awesome deal!

You’re waiting for the catch, right? Well, there is a teeny, tiny one…

You’ll have to ACT FAST- this is for THREE DAYS ONLY!

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

This is a 3-Day sale, buuut the price goes up a little each day. So, you can snag the whole bundle for ONLY $15 today! BUT the price is going up tomorrow! Here’s the breakdown…

• Buy on the 21st for only $15
• Buy on the 22nd for only $18
• Buy on the 23rd for only $20
• After that – this deal is GONE FOREVER!

You definitely want to act fast to lock-in the best price! Already sure this is a deal you need to get your hands on? Well, then quick! GET YOURS NOW!

Not quite sold yet? That’s okay, I haven’t even showed you the best part yet! Are you ready to see what’s included?! I think we’ve kept you waiting long enough…

This baby seriously has EVERYTHING you could ever WANT or NEED for fall! Including…

• Beautiful Fall Prints to Welcome Your Home to the New Season
• Organization for the whole Family and home – made simple and cute
• Thanksgiving Table Setting Decorations that are easy peasy to use
• Halloween Party Kits and Decor For Every Age
• Great Date Nights that you and your sweetie will love
• AND SO MUCH MORE! {See the full list of EVERYTHING included below!}

All together – it’s a collection of over 350 PAGES of darling printables… only available for a limited time!

One page of wall art ALONE can be $15 on Etsy! I’ve been eyeing some prints for my kitchen and would die if I could get them all for $15! My 47 pages of printable organizers is more than $15 all by itself! This is such a great deal it really is worthy of being called a steal!! Yeah, BABY!

Get Yours Now for just $15!

WANT TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT EVERYTHING INCLUDED?

I don’t blame you! But, I have to warn you… you’re gonna fall in love. I am seriously crushing on Every. Single. Thing. in this whole bundle. Just wait until you see all of this festive, fall cuteness…

1. The Gratitude Collection: Calligraphy Art Prints, Cards + Tags by The TomKat Studio – A collection of printable designs with sentiments of thanks and gratitude. Perfect for the Thanksgiving season and all year long! Each design comes in 3 different colors: chalkboard with white writing, white with black writing, kraft with white writing.

2. Caramel Apple Date Night by The Dating Divas – Hosting a caramel apple party group date is the perfect way to celebrate fall with friends. Who can say no to some delicious caramel apples!? NO ONE that’s who! Invite all of your friends for a big awesome group date, or just enjoy these heavenly treats and hilarious game one-on-one with your sweetie! The Apples make it somewhat healthy, right?

3. Back to School Plant Pot Wrappers by Somewhat Simple – They’re like cupcake wrappers, but for plants! These Printable Terra Cotta Plant Wrappers would make the perfect gift for teachers, and are so simple to create!

4. An Intentional Fall: Making Memories That Last E-book by Faith Filled Parenting – Are you tired of the fall season slipping by before you really were able to enjoy it? This e-book, An Intentional Fall: Making Memories That Last, is going to help you have the fall season of your dreams. The plan is to use the ebook to give you ideas on fall activities you can do as a family around town, at home, and of course, some crafty inspiration as well. Each activity has connection ideas and photo opportunities to make this a fall to remember.

5. Kid’s Reading Tracker by Andrea’s Notebook – The Reading Enrichment Kit is perfect for grade school aged kids of all reading abilities. There are 10 separate projects in this kit that encourage reading. From comprehension activities, to reading incentives and even a bookmark coloring project and an around the world reading passport.

6. Get Organized Budget Power Pack by Thirty Handmade Days – If you struggle with getting (and staying) organized, this is the perfect pack to get you on track. With weekly checklists, an end of the year 2016 and full 2017 calendar, and a strong emphasis on budgeting in over 30 pages with cute designs, you won’t have any more excuses. You can do it!

7. The Ultimate Printable Menu and Meal Planner by Today’s Creative Life – It’s 3pm and you have no idea what’s for dinner! Your day just went from delightful to stressed. Take control and tackle your weekly and monthly menus by creating your own Easy Meal and Menu Planner Binder with these easy to print forms.

8. Fall Fitness Tracker by Wellness and Workouts – With a theme of thanksgiving and gratitude, this printable planner helps you track all things fitness from what you eat, to your exercise, as well as ways to improve your mental and emotional health.

9. Babysitter In A Bag by The Dating Divas – Getting out the door for date night can sometimes be a gong show, am I right? We Divas know the “Date Night Shuffle” all too well! Our Babysitter in a Bag Kit will make leaving for some alone time with your one-and-only a breeze. We have thought of everything your babysitter needs to make the night a resounding success! (…which means a stress-free date night for you!)

10. Babysitting Co-Op by The Dating Divas – We’ve found that one of the top reasons couples don’t get a weekly date night is rooted in, “What do we do with the kids?!” A babysitting co-op gives couples a dependable babysitter – without the hassle and without the cost!

11. Fall Activity Pack by Mrs. Karle’s Sight and Sound Reading – Learning is fun with this beginning reader fall activity pack! Over 40 pages of activities … make a scarecrow and pilgrims while helping practice cutting and pasting skills. Have fun with fall themed color by letter and color by sight words! Enjoy a few minutes of quiet time while the little people in your life enjoy these activities, OR, have fun helping them complete the activities with them!

12. The Organized Family Starter Kit by While He Was Napping – If you have ever wished you could be more organized and keep all that important information in one place, then you need the Organized Family Starter Kit. This kit has 47 bright and happy printable pages that will lighten your mood and help organize your home. Make the organizers reusable by putting them in page protectors in a binder or laminate them and use dry or wet erase pens. (If you’re on my email list, you got a sneak peek and a freebie from my ebook already!)

13. You’ve been Boo’d by TidyMom – Have fun with your neighbors – You’ve Been BOOed! This Halloween surprise is fun way to create excitement and smiles around your neighborhood.

14. Trick Or Treat Halloween Party Pack by Frog Prince Paperie – Trick or treat, candy is sweet, print out something for Halloween that’s really neat! Make your Halloween party a little extraordinary with our Trick or Treat printable party pack. Orange and black stripes, polka dots, candy corn and diamonds mingle to make spooky do-it-yourself décor for any celebration or just a few extra special touches for treat bags.

15. Blood Bar by Paging Supermom – Create this chilling BLOOD BAR and enjoy a little Vampire Mixology at your Halloween or Twilight party. The bar features official-looking beverage dispensers — or rather “Blood Vessels” from the Transylvanian Blood Bank — displayed alongside fabulous recipe cards to help guests mix up one of three signature Vampire Cocktails.

16. “Boo” Party Printables by Catch My Party – Use these super cute “Boo” Halloween party printable pack to decorate an awesome “not scary” Halloween party for your kids! The collection includes: party invitations, party circles, drink flags, tented cards, party labels, napkin rings, water bottle labels, and favor tags. These are just plain fab-BOO-lous!

17. Festive Treat Bag Toppers by Less Ordinary Designs – These sweet favor bag toppers are the perfect way to dress up Halloween goodies! With two different styles, you have what you need for perfect classroom party favors, gifts for office friends or trick-or-treaters. Just print, trim and attach them to a 4” cellophane bag for an easy way to dress up Halloween treats!

18. Thank You Cards by Sweet Little Ones Shop – A set of beautiful thank you notes designed to help you show your gratitude for the ones you love.

19. Gratitude Journals by Big Ideas Little Cents – Creating a daily habit of recognizing the blessings in your life is simple with these gorgeous printable gratitude journal covers! Easily create gorgeous gratitude journals for your whole family with 4 fun and trendy cover designs. Simply print and adhere your cover choice onto a 5″x 7″ notebook. Quickly record 3-5 things you’re grateful for every day as you jump start your writing with the included 90 bonus writing prompts.

20. Thanksgiving Place Setting Packs by Pace Made Designs – Want to spice up your party throwing skills? All you need is this printable and you have a plate topper, place mat and name card for each guest in two lovely designs to choose from. Simply print as many as you need onto card-stock and instantly you have yourself a glam party. Also included in this kit are beautiful Thanksgiving themed note cards. These note cards serve many purposes. Put them in a frame, on the top of a thanksgiving plate or write a note on the back and send them around the world. You will never need to buy a thank you note again with these.

21. Spice Jar Labels by Modge Podge Rocks – These festive fall labels are perfect to organize your spice collection! Choose between orange and blue. Print out on full sheet adhesive paper and use a 2″ punch to cut out!

22. Random Acts of Kindness Kit by Elise Creates – “If you want to find happiness, find gratitude.”- Steve Maraboli. Nothing turns a tough day around quite like counting your blessings. It’s hard to feel sad about your life when you’re focusing on how grateful you are for someone else. This kit was created for you to have more gratitude in your life and share that gratitude with those you love.

23. Thanksgiving Holiday Kit by Little Sweet Ones Shop – This set includes everything you need to make your Thanksgiving holiday gorgeous in a cinch! With this set, you will receive beautiful 5×7 Thanksgiving dinner invitations with a watercolor fall leaves border and matching tent place cards for your guest’s names at the dinner table and to label the food in the buffet line. To top it off, this set also includes two gorgeous 8×10 autumn prints to beautifully decorate your home this Thanksgiving and for all of the fall season!

24. Halloween Boo-levard: Kid Friendly DIY Crafts by One Good Thing by Jillee – Tricky treats, clever crafts, picture perfect pumpkins, captivating costumes, and ghostly gatherings!

25. Gorgeous Fall Prints by Lolly Jane – These fall prints are perfect for welcoming the crisp autumn season into your home by displaying on a mantle or shelf. Simply print and frame! Included in this 3-pack are classic sayings “Gather,” “Hello Fall,” and “Thankful Grateful and Blessed.”

26. Thanksgiving Felt Pattern & Madlib by How Does She– If you are hosting Thanksgiving and you have little ones to entertain, look no further. We’ve got you covered! Included in the kit are four hands-on Thanksgiving themed activities. Each comes with a printable bag topper that perfectly fits sandwich baggies. Also, grab the kids AND the adults because everyone’s input will create the perfect mad lib! This fun and interactive Thanksgiving mad lib is one that everyone can enjoy!

See?! EVERYTHING you could ever want or need this Fall! Buy now and save BIG! This bundle has a value of well over $200 but you can get it all for just $15 – $20!

Remember the price goes up tomorrow and this is only a 3-day sale!

What are you waiting for?!

Put a little hustle in your step and get on it, because the price jumps up tomorrow and it’s ONLY AVAILABLE FOR TWO MORE DAYS!

Hang on, one last thing! If you do decide you just can’t live without these awesome printables (cause, did you see them?! They are ah-mazing!) and you grab yourself a set through one of my links, shoot me an email to krista{at}whilehewasnapping{dot}com and I’ve got ANOTHER Fall freebie for you!
This freebie alone is $8, so you’re getting a TON of value all for $15! I’ll email your EXTRA FREEBIE back to you as soon as I confirm your purchase. 

HAPPY FALL Y’ALL!

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