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Pottery Barn Holiday Dupes from Walmart

??DUPE ALERT: WALMART COPYCATS ?‍♀️ POTTERY BARN?♥️

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Are you ready to decorate for Christmas? I know, it’s REALLY early and I gave a lot of thought to doing this one so soon, but honestly, these copycats are going to go fast ? This is an early bird gets the best deal situation, so I couldn’t wait ? These are Walmart holiday dupes you need for this upcoming holiday season!

Take a look at this guy! This Wicker tree skirt from Walmart looks exactly like the Pottery Barn version but at a fraction of the price. At Pottery Barn, their tree skirt costs $130 but only $25 at Walmart.

This next one is such an incredible dupe. These felt ornaments from Walmart are only $2 a piece, but at Pottery Barn, you pay $40 for 4. What?!

Pottery Barn isn’t going to be happy about this one because Walmart has done their metal reindeer for half the price! At Pottery Barn, the cheapest price you can find is $20, but Walmart prices start at just $10.

Look at this next dupe I found! These Cranberry balls are 4 for $9 at Walmart. And get this, at Pottery Barn, they are $20 each!

This next dupe is not an exact copycat but it’s pretty darn close. This wreath at Pottery Barn costs a whopping $150, but you can grab the lookalike at Walmart for just $30. All this dupe is missing is the lights, but for $30, we can add our own!

This next dupe isn’t Pottery Barn but you are going to love it! My absolute favorite dupe I found is a lookalike for the acrylic nutcracker from CB2. While the original is $179, I found an exact copycat here at Walmart for just $25.

When will you start decorating for Christmas? Comment and LMK! My tree won’t go up until the weekend after Thanksgiving ??

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Genius Onion Hack: No More Tears

?? NO CRY ONION HACK ?

What onion cutting hacks have you tried? The goggles? Water running? Wet paper towel? Turns out you don’t need any of ‘em! This FREE & EASY HACK is a game changer! ZERO TEARS! I honestly can’t wait for you try this one and give me a call, I’m that jazzed about it ?

Did you know that the little hairy part on the onion is the key to no more tears? This is actually the root of the onion. Make sure NOT to cut the root off of your onion.

Here’s why this matters. The root section of the onion actually holds all of the juices and gases that give you the most grief when you are cutting your onion. You can cut through the hairy part, but just make sure you don’t cut it off and get rid of it!

BONUS TIPS:
✅ Keep your onion in the fridge OR place in a bag and freeze it 10-15 mins before cutting. The cold helps the juices and gases contract, making them less potent when you slice it.
✅ Use a sharp knife. It not only makes cutting easier, but a clean cut also helps reduce the likelihood of those pesky irritants escaping ?

What’s your favorite type of onion? Comment and LMK! I love the red ones and still scratch my head over the fact we don’t call them purple onions ? Is it me, or don’t they look way more purple than red?! ?

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Quick and Easy Halloween Mom Hack

?? MOM HACK: HALLOWEEN ?️+?️ = ?

Are you decorating for Halloween? Candidly, I’m running out of steam…after 32 years of non-stop raising kids and counting I need some QUICK + EASY decor inspiration ? If you feel the same, this FUN & Almost FREE halloween hack is for you ?

For this hack, you only need two things: candles and crayons! All you have to do is light your candle, dip your crayon in the flame and drip it off the side. This hack takes seconds and looks so cool!

If you want a longer drip, use Jumbo crayons. To make these candles even more fun, you can layer as many colors as you want. Lastly, putting some scotch tape on the top makes for an easy cleanup.

What color crayons would you use? I think purple, orange and green would be super cute and give more of Peanuts Great Pumpkin vibe ? Ps. this would also be super cool on black pillar candles ?

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Save or Splurge: Pumpkin Bread Wars

?? SAVE or SPLURGE: PUMPKIN BREAD WARS ??

Have you noticed how many pumpkin bread mixes are out there?! Every store has at least one and the price difference is SHOCKING! From $3 at Walmart all the way to nearly $16 at Williams Sonoma ? So what’s the difference? Is there any? Honestly, they’re all good options, but one is the BEST BUY by far! ?

To find out which mix was really worth it, I taste tested each. All batters were pretty similar: with water, eggs, and 3 mixes calling for oil and one for butter. A great hack I love to use is to spray your pan over the dishwasher to avoid any messes.

After baking, the 3 mixes calling for oil all looked identical. On the other hand, the $16 Williams Sonoma mix called for butter. This guy turned out pretty dark because it browned faster.

Now it’s time for the taste test! I started with the $16 Williams Sonoma mix. While this bread was more browned, it was delicious. She might just be worth the price.

Next, I tried the $4.10 Krusteaz mix. This guy was the least pumpkin tasting, and it gave me more of a Banana bread feel. I’d totally eat this one!

The $3.50 Trader Joe’s mix turned out to be really moist and pumpkin-y. This guy was a little crumbly, but your mouth won’t know that! Overall, this one was great.

The cheapest mix was the $3 Pillsbury mix. This one was more pumpkin-y that any of the other mixes! She turned out beautiful. This mix wins best in show?

Comment and let my know if you’ve tried any of these or another one, I’d love to hear your favorite ?

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Grocery Hack! Trader Joe’s Secret Brands: Hacks That Will Save You Money

It’s time for the truth about Trader Joe’s! If their store brands look familiar, it’s because they are. You can save big on a lot of your favorites at TJ’s (80% of their products are private label) same product, just different labels! Here are some of my favorite Trader Joe’s finds for less.

Ranch Dressing (Kid 3’s favorite): Hidden Valley

Smoothies and juices: Naked

Oatmeal: McCann’s

Dairy free yogurt: Forager

Pita chips: Stacy’s

Crackers: Carr’s

Tomato Soup: Pacific Foods

Pistachios: Wonderful

Hummus: Tribe

What’s your favorite Trader Joe’s item? Comment and LMK! I’m a big fan of their garlic and onion pistachios ?

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Grocery Hack: Trader Joe’s Sephora Beauty Dupes

??DUPE ALERT: TRADER JOE’S COPYCATS ?‍♀️ SEPHORA ??

Have you seen the beauty section at TJ’s lately? All of a sudden it’s full of amazing bath and body treasures! This one took some research, as I just couldn’t believe their products could compete with items at Sephora, but they do and at a fraction of the price! ? Keep reading for some AMAZING Sephora dupes you can find right at your local Trader Joe’s.

The first dupe I found is the TJ’s face oil. The face oil at TJ’s is a fantastic dupe for Drunk Elephant’s face oil. While Drunk Elephant’s face oil costs $38, the Trader Joe’s dupe only costs $6.99.

Next up is Trader Joe’s daily facial sunscreen, which is an identical dupe to the super popular Supergoop unseen sunscreen. While the Supergoop version costs $38, you can snag the Trader Joe’s dupe for only $8.99. This is one of my favorite dupes I found!

The Trader Joe’s body butter is a dupe for the Brazilian bum bum cream by Sol De Janeiro. When I was filming this, I felt like I had to whisper the name… I’m turning into my mom! This dupe is a fraction of the price and a fantastic alternative. $5.99 instead of $48 is a huge win in my book!

There’s another Sol De Janeiro dupe you can find at Trader Joe’s- this time it is their body scrub. It’s an identical dupe for the Brazilian bum bum body scrub. The original Sol De Janeiro product is $42, but the Trader Joe’s version is $5.99.

The Trader Joe’s watermelon overnight face mask is a fantastic copycat for the Glow Recipe overnight sleep mask. The original product costs $21, but the TJ’s version is only $6.99.

Last but not least, I found a great dupe for the Laneige lip mask, which costs $24. Trader Joe’s gets you an identical copycat for only $5.99!

Have you tried any of the Trader Joe’s beauty items? Comment and LMK! ? Stick around for more dupes and copycats you can find all on my website!

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Money-Saving Grocery Store Hacks: Costco Shopping Secrets: Part 1

Do you love Costco as much as I do? It seriously has everything you need! Today I am sharing some of my favorite Costco shopping secrets you need to know to save money while shopping.

First things first, walk past the front of the store. This is where the pricey stuff is! The best deals are actually hiding in the middle and back of Costco.

Make sure to skip those tempting samples, as you are 40% more likely to buy the product if you sample it.

Did you know some of their best-selling products are made by popular brands? Their shampoo is said to be made by Pureology, and their diapers are made by Huggies. My favorite nugget is that the Kirkland coffee is actually made by Starbucks. Who knew?!

Price Tag Tips:

A tag ending in .97 means the product is on sale

.00 – manage your mark down!

A price tag with * means the product is on clearance

These Costco shopping secrets are sure to save you some money on your next shopping trip!

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Money-Saving Grocery Store Hacks: Costco Shopping Secrets Part 2

?❤️ COSTCO HACKS Ep 2: DEALS & DON’TS ?

Have you ever price checked Costco? I have and was shocked by some of the things I found! Here’s what you’ll want to snag and what you will want to skip on your next trip there!

Buy your movie tickets at Costco! If you grab them here, your popcorn and soda are basically free. You can also save 20% of gift cards, so check here first.

Their designer items are a must-buy! Their designer clothes and shoes are great deals. Don’t forget about the optical department: glasses and contacts are a deal.

Also getting a thumbs up for pricing is their alcohol. You can find wine and beer at incredibly low prices.

Now, onto their food. Their organic items are a yes, but skip out on conventional products. You can find non-organic food at much lower prices at your local grocery store. Apples and bananas are usually the exception and are well-priced.

Unless you use a crazy amount of spices, skip out on their spices and seasonings. They’ll go bad before you can finish ’em.

NOTE: Electronics here can be tricky so make sure to price check at other stores before you buy. While the books are tempting, you can find way better deals on Amazon.

What’s the best deal or surprise item you’ve found at Costco? Comment and LMK! Mine has to be the furry UGG slippers for Kid 2 ?

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20 Gallon Latte Skelly Hack

??DIY: 20 GALLON STARBUCKS LATTE HACK for 12 FT SKELLY??

Do you or one of your neighbors have one of these 12 foot skeletons? I don’t know why, but I get the biggest kick out these guys ☠️? Since I blew my budget on Skelly (although I bought him on sale at the beginning of summer, he was still an investment) I had to come up with a budget friendly way to make him special ? Since coffee is better with friends, I’m sharing my step-by-step process so your Skelly can have a have one, too ?‍♀️

When I asked the Starbucks barista if I could order a 20 gallon pumpkin spice latte for my skelly, the closest thing they had was the Trenta size. So, I had to make my own!

My first stop was the hardware store, where I picked up a 20 gallon trash can to ask as the latte base. Next I took a piece of cardboard to seal off the top. I used gorilla tape to make sure it was extra sturdy. Next, I picked up a latte-colored spray paint and applied to coats.

I also found a green pool noodle that acted as the straw and had Scooter cut out the hole.

Here comes the fun part! Grab 3 cans of foam spray paint and start spraying to make that whipped cream.

To make the latte look as authentic as possible, I ordered Starbucks drink order templates from Etsy and had them printed out at staples. I stuck it on with spray glue and used clear quick dry Shellac for protection. along with the Starbucks logo printed on vinyl to make it extra durable. I also had the Starbucks logo printed on vinyl to make it extra durable.

The final step was a latte work (sorry, I had to!), but it was worth it. All I had to do was zip tie the latte at Skelly’s hip, and it was good to go! What drink would you make for Skelly? Comment and LMK! ?

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LORAfied On-the-Go Grocery Store Hacks! Costco vs. Sam’s Club: Which Is Best for You?

Have you ever wondered what the real differences are between Costco and Sam’s Club? Me, too! After a lot of research here’s how to know which one fits your current lifestyle best ?

?❤️ COSTCO vs SAM’S CLUB ?? Which Is BEST FOR YOU ?

OPTICAL

Eye glasses and contacts are definitely cheaper at Sam’s Club. However, Costco has a better selection and a higher customer rating!

COUPONS

Both Costco’s and Sam’s Club’s coupon books are pretty much the same and both offer instant savings!

TOILET PAPER or BABY WIPES

When it comes to toilet paper, Costco is the winner! But for baby items, you’ll get a better deal at Sam’s Club.

FOOD PRICE COMPARISON

Both have rotisserie chickens under $5! When it comes to fruit and veggies, regular produce prices are a little better at Sam’s Club, but organic is better at Costco. Overall, food prices are cheaper at Sam’s Club, but over at Costco the Kirkland brand scores higher for selection and quality.

FOOD COURT

Costco wins for quality and selection, although Sam’s Club is cheaper.

? Few Extra Notes: * The annual fees for both are pretty similar with Sam’s Club coming in a little cheaper. * Costco prices online are more expensive than in store, where Sam’s Club are the same in store and online. * Overall, Costco members report higher satisfaction * More Costco locations than Sam’s Club * If you’re looking to save the most money Sam’s Club is the winner * Better overall quality and customer experience goes to Costco

Do you belong to either? Comment and LMK! To do the research for this Costco vs Sam’s Club reel, I had to join both and honestly, enjoy each for much different reasons. It will be interesting to see which membership I keep at the end of the year ?

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