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Self Care Gift Ideas- Scrubs in a Jar

Filed Under: Creative, Mommy December 10, 2020

Self Care Gift Ideas – DIY Scrubs for Lips, Body & Feet

Self Care Gift Ideas Scrubs In a Jar

Self care is something we often neglect because we’re busy and it feels like an extra step that we can do without.  The fact is though, in order to take care of others we have to take care of ourselves.  You don’t expect a car to run without gas (or an electric charge in some cases).   Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for Christmas, birthday, or a way to say ‘thank you’ a DIY sugar scrub are a great answer.  They are also a great idea if you are just looking for a way to save some money but still take care of you also.  Check out Self Care Gift Ideas for Her for more gift suggestions!

Lip Scrubs

Lip scrubs exfoliate and make lips feel so soft and smooth!  These are especially nice during winter months when the air is dryer!  Exfoliating and cleansing your lips on a weekly basis will keep them soft and help them to retain moisture allowing those painful cracks to be avoided.

DIY Honey Vanilla Lip Scrub from Fit as a Mama Bear
Fit as a Mama Bear Honey Lip Scrub
DIY Lip Scrub from The Honest Co.
Honest Co. Lip Scrub Recipe
 Lip Scrub  from Blessed Beyond Crazy
DIY Sugar Scrub at Home

Body Scrubs

Body scrubs are pretty and oh so useful when it comes to making your skin feel soft and beautiful.  The scrubs help promote skin cell turnover, remove dead cells from the skins surface, soften rough skin and draw out impurities.  They are also a great way to relax after a long day!  These DIY scrubs are a perfect idea for kids or adult gifts that are not only pretty and useful but affordable for you as well.

Mermaid Body Scrub

For the Disney Fans in your life you could make this “Ariel’s Scrub”!
Mermaid Scrub in a jar
Mint Body Scrub
DIY Mint Sugar Scrub
Edible Sugar Scrub
Edible Sugar Scrub
Disney’s Jasmin Sugar Scrub Cube
Disney Aladdin Jasmin Sugar Scrub
Dole Whip Body Scrub
Disney Inspired Dole Whip Body Scrub
Elsa inspired Frozen Body Scrub 
Disney Frozen inspired Scrub
Mickey Mouse Inspired Body Scrub

You can also check out these Gifts for Disney Fans!
Mickey Mouse Sugar Scrub
Mad Hatter Sugar Scrub
Mad Hatter Sugar Scrub
Raspberry Sugar Scrub

Raspberry Sugar Scrub

Foot Scrub

Foot Scrubs can help with cracked heels and smooths skin.  It also is good for boosting blood circulation and is a stress reliever.  All the more reason these are great gift ideas or self care ideas to use at home for you!
Citrus Foot Soak
Citrus Foot Scrub
Homemade Foot Scrub

Homemade Foot Scrub in a Jar
Handmade DIY natural crystal bath salt with seasalt, baking soda, lavender, rosemary and grapefruit oil

 

Need More Gift Ideas?

Recipes for Jar Gifts {Soup, Spices}

Lauren Conrad Beauty Makeup Review

Tagged With: DIY Body Scrub, DIY Sugar Scrub, Self Care Gift Ideas

Holiday Treat Ideas to Keep or Gift

Filed Under: Holidays December 10, 2020

Holiday Treats That You Can Make to Gift or Keep

Holiday Treats to Gift or Keep

 

Holiday treats are so yummy and bring smiles to faces!  One affordable way to be able to give to people and not break the bank is to make treats to give them.  It’s thoughtful, can be personalized, and they are tasty!   These holiday treats can also be fun to make at home as an activity to do together as a family.

7 Christmas Treat Ideas to Gift (or Keep!)

  1. Peppermint Bark

There’s something about chocolate and peppermint that is so good especially in the cooler months.  This easy peppermint bark makes a great gift idea and is also something tasty to have around the house!

Treats to Make to Keep or Gift- Peppermint Bark

2.Nutterbutter Santa and Elves

Get creative and decorate some cookies that you don’t have to bake!  These NutterButter cookies made into Santa and an Elf would make a cute gift or fun activity to make at home with kids to enjoy.

Treats to Make as Gift- Nutterbutters

3. Oreo Truffles

These are amazing.  A-ma-za-zing.  They are also very easy to do!

Gift Ideas to Make- 3 ingredient Oreo Truffles

4. Buckeyes 

Buckeyes are a holiday classic.  These ones adding graham crackers to it take it up a notch!

Treats to make at Christmas- Buckeye cookies

5. Coconut Balls

Another favorite holiday treat that is easy to do.  These coconut balls are great to give and to have as a dessert!

Holiday Treat Ideas- Coconut Balls

6.  Kissing Cookies

A classic holiday cookie that is easy to do and that people love to eat!  Another combination of a little peanut butter and some chocolate to make smiles happen.

Christmas Treats- Kissing Cookies

7. Mickey & Minnie Oreos

No Bake Mickey & Minnie Christmas cookies!   These are adorable and are such a fun idea that will look good on a plate for dessert or to give as a gift, especially to Disney fans!  Don’t forget to check out more Gifts for Disney Fans!

Holiday Treats to make as a gift- Mickey & Minnie oreos

 

Bonus…

There’s also always the classic sugar cookie that you can shape, decorate with icing and/or sprinkles which always makes for a fun time!!

Christmas Treats to Make Best Sugar Cookie

Tagged With: Christmas Treat Ideas to gift, Holiday Treat, Holiday Treats

Washi Tape Craft Ideas

Filed Under: Creative December 10, 2020

WashinGape Craft and Gift Ideas - Easy DIY
What is Washi Tape?

Washi tape is a decorative adhesive tape that is made from traditional Japanese paper (wa meaning ‘Japanese’ and shi meaning ‘paper’) that works great for craft or journaling.  Most papers are made from tree pulp, but washi comes from Japanese shrubs. It’s durable, waterproof, and heatproof….not to mention it is also biodegradable.

Get Creative with Washi Tape

Whether you want to do some crafts for fun, are looking for an inexpensive way to spruce up some decorating, or want to make a gift for someone; washi tape is a fun, creative option! Here are some washi tape craft ideas along with some Amazon options of washi tape available.

Washi Tape Craft  & Gift Ideas

These ideas could be used as a craft to keep at home or the perfect personalized gift for someone special!

Washi Tape DIY Letters

Letter decorated with Washi Tape
Buy craft letters (similar to this wooden A on Amazon) and decorate it with washi tape.  The creativity options are endless with the various patterns and colors of washi tape.  You could make this for yourself at home or it would also make a great gift.  It could be for:

  • Housewarming gift
  • Wedding gift
  • New Baby Gift
  • Baby’s room
  • Kids Room
  • Teacher Gift
  • Christmas Gift

Flower Pot Decorated with Washi Tape

Plant Pot decorated with Washi Tape

Need a quick gift or an easy way to personalize a flower pot at home?  Use Washi tape to decorate it as shown above it can be as easy as just adding an accent to a clay pot!  This also makes a great gift and is inexpensive to do.  There are endless options on how you could decorate it as well as what type of plant to have inside of it. These make a great housewarming gift, teachers appreciation gift, or Christmas gift.

 

Dress Up Your Charger Cords

Chargers decorated with Washi Tape

Forget plain, bland charging cords.   Dress yours up! Another fun idea to get creative and brighten things up is to add washi tape to the end of your charging cords.  This can also help you identify who’s charger is whose- unless of course, that is a problem we only face at my house.  The polka dot always brings to mind Kate Spade or Minnie Mouse, both of which I’m a huge fan.  Here are some cute options from Amazon:
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Washi Tape Decorated Vases

These pretty vases could be used to decorate for a party or special event, or could also be used as a gift to someone.  Check out the pretty wide washi tape options below from amazon!

Vase with Washi Tape
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Washi Tape Butterflies

Whether you’re looking for a way to help keep the kids busy and want to get creative with them, or are looking for party decor these washi tape butterflies are adorable!!  They could also be added to a gift bag as some personailzation!

DIY Butterfly with Washi Tape

Hot Air Balloon Art with Washi Tape

Another fun at home craft are these washi tape hot air balloons.  Things like this can also make cute gifts for grandparents!

Hot Air Balloon with Washi Tape

Washi Tape Pencil & Desk Cup

These are another great option for your own personalization or for a gift.  Get a can or cheap plastic cup and dress it up with your washi tape.  These make a great gift for moms, dads, teachers, or friends!
Washi Tape Pencil Holder for a desk

Washi Tape Bookmarks

Bookmarks are not only super useful but are great gift ideas!  You can personalize them and make each one different while not having to spend a ton of money.  I’ve done these for classroom gifts and teacher gifts, they’re also a great idea for Christmas gifts or to add to a book for a birthday gift!
Washi Tape Bookmarks Easy to do

Craft Stick Bracelets

Never-ending fun and creativity with your very own craft stick bracelet.  It’s a great way to help keep the kids busy and encourage their creative thinking and design skills without having to spend a ton of money or deal with a big mess.
Washi Tape DIY Bracelet

Washi Tape Popsicle Stick Frames

Frames are always useful, and personalized ones just make what it holds even sweeter.  Whether you make a quote frame or print out a favorite picture memory these are great to keep or give as a gift.
DIY Washi Tape and Popsicle Stick Frame

Washi Tape Decorated Notebook

This is yet another item that makes a great gift or is a fantastic way to personalize a notebook or planner for yourself (or a child).   It is a great way to let kids have some creative fun to express themselves which also encourages writing and drawing in their notebook.   A washi tape notebook is also a good diy birthday gift idea to do a basket with holding all the supplies.
DIY Washi Tape Notebook

Lego Duplo & Washi Tape

Want to spruce up the Legos without having to buy brand new ones?  Let the kids decorate them with washi tape and make them feel brand new again!!
Lego Duplo Washi Tape to Spruce up Lego fun

Below is a cute idea from Amazon including some Mickey Mouse washi tape!

Decorative Kitchen Spatula

These decorative kitchen spatulas are a great idea to add some color to your kitchen or to use as a gift!  It makes a great Christmas or housewarming gift, and could also be used as an adorable hostess gift.
Washi Tape Kitchen Spatula #housewarming

Whether you are looking for some creative fun or need some thrifty gift ideas, washi tape is a great option that has so many possibilities and will make each item unique and special.

Want More Creative Gift Ideas?  Check out the post below!

Holiday Gifts Kids Can Make

Tagged With: Washi Tape, Washi Tape Craft, Washi Tape Craft and Gift Ideas, Washi Tape Craft Gift, Washi Tape Craft ideas, Washi Tape Gift

Gifts in a Jar

Filed Under: Creative, Gifts, Holidays December 9, 2020

Inexpensive, Easy to Make Gifts in a Jar

Gift in a Jar Ideas
Christmas time brings joy and love but can also bring stress, especially when you are worried about buying gifts for friends and family.  At one time or another, most people will face the issue of being broke at Christmas and unsure of what to do about it.   You do have options and it doesn’t have to include a higher credit card bill.   Here are some gift ideas that are affordable and you can personalize them.

For these crafts, you can use new mason jars or you can even use a spaghetti sauce jar that you’ve saved and cleaned.

Recipes for Gift in a Jar mixes

Here are some great gift in a jar recipes that will make it easy to put your gifts together for loved ones. Because these are dry ingredients they last for a while and are pretty on the counter and yummy to eat!

Soup Mix in a Jar

Soups in a jar are easy to do, are great because they look nice plus they are dinner for a night and are affordable to put together.  You can also personalize them for the person that you are making it for.
soup-mixes-in-a-jar

Dry Soup Mixes

Country Soup in a Jar

Mint Cocoa Mix

Hot Cocoa is always a fun option in the winter (or if you’re my kid, the summer too).   You can use your favorite and make a pretty presentation by putting it in a jar, adding a bow, and a candy cane for accent!  Mint Cocoa Mix in a Jar
Oatmeal Chip Cookie Mix

Cookies in a Jar are similar to Soups in a Jar in that they have a good shelf life and are pretty to look at.  Oatmeal-Chip-Cookie-Mix
Hearty Pasta Soup Mix

Pretty shapes and colors combined to make a visually appealing gift that is also good to eat.  Another inexpensive option to make someone’s day and show that you care.
Hearty Pasta Soup Mix
Sand Art Brownies

Make some sand art that turns into brownies? Yes, please!  This is pretty and easy to do! Sand Art Brownie Mix in a Jar
Caramel Apple in a Jar

These are great gift ideas for those you love that have a sweet tooth and can be a fun activity to enjoy with friends and family!
Caramel Apple in a Jar

Spices in a Jar

Spices are great because they enhance cooking and smell delicious.  They also have a great shelf life!

Printable Spice Jar Gift Set 
Cooking Up Memories DIY Spice Gift Set
Homemade Spice Blends
Homemade Spice Blends in a Jar
Mulling Spices
Mulling Spices. Christmas in a Jar

Gifts in a Jar

Not sure about a recipe in a jar or spice?  There are other easy to do, inexpensive options that you can make out of jars such as candles and cupcake holders!

Mason Jar Candle Holders
Mason Jar Candle Holder
Individual Cupcake Holder
Individual Cupcake Holder
Everything in a Jar Gift

There are so many options when it comes to a gift in a jar.  It can be personalized with the recipient’s favorite ingredients or colors, whether it is a food item, graft item, or alternative to a gift basket.

 

Tagged With: gift ideas that are affordable, Gift in a Jar, Gift in a Jar Recipes

Holiday Craft Ideas Kids Can Make For Gifts

Filed Under: Creative, Kids Crafts December 8, 2020

Holiday Craft Ideas for Kids

That Can Made for Gifts

Holiday Craft Ideas for Kids
The holidays are a great time for crafts with kids. Christmas ornaments & crafts kids can make are always a big hit.  You can use them to decorate around the house, or also to give to loved ones as gifts.  It’s special to the person that receives the gift, as well as to the child who makes it, giving them a sense of pride and accomplishment in the gift that they are giving.

These ornament crafts are easy, inexpensive, and are sure to lead to fun during the holiday season!

8 Holiday Craft Ideas & Ornaments Kids Can Make for Christmas

  1. Tear Art Christmas Wreaths                                                                                                                                                                                   These are adorable and easy to do whether you have bigger kids or toddlers! Christmas Gifts Kids Can Make Tear Art for Christmas

2. Shrink Film OrnamentsKid Made Ornaments with Shrink FilmBelow are some options for shrink film on Amazon.

 

3. Yarn Wrapped Christmas Tree Ornament

Yarn Christmas Tree Ornament Gift Ideas for kids

4. Button Star OrnamentHoliday Craft Ideas for Kids Button Star ornament

5. Easy Candy Cane for Kids
Candy Cane Ornament Craft for kids to make as gift

6. Mini Yarn Hat OrnamentsMini Yarn Hat Christmas Craft ideas

7. Clothespin Snowman CraftSnowman Christmas Clothespin

8. Minion Christmas OrnamentsMinion Christmas Gift Kids can make

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There are so many options when it comes to making your own ornaments!  The possibilities are endless from favorite characters, quotes, and personalization the ornaments will be reminders of memories for years to come.

Do you have a favorite craft to do with Kids during the holidays?

Tagged With: Christmas ornaments, Christmas Ornaments Kids can Make, Holiday Craft, Holiday Craft Ideas for Kids, Ornament Crafts

DIY Bookmark Ideas

Filed Under: Creative, Gifts, Kids Crafts December 7, 2020

Fun DIY Bookmark Ideas

DIY Bookmark

Bookmarks make great gifts and are very useful if you want to keep for yourself.  They are functional, small, and serve a great purpose.  Don’t forget to check out these great books for kids to read.  While they may not be long enough for a bookmark, that doesn’t mean kids won’t enjoy marking their favorite spots in them!

8 Bookmarks You Can Make for Home or for Gifts

  1. Lightsaber Bookmarks

The perfect bookmark for the Star Wars fan!  These are easy to do, are great for kids- both to keep them busy creating the bookmark and encouraging them to read books!
Lightsaber bookmark with craft stick
2. Jumbo Clip Bookmarks

These are simple but very pretty!  They make great gifts for book lovers and teachers.  They are also a fun way to mark recipes or planner pages!

Jumbo Clip Bookmarks Easy To Do
3.  Yarn Wrapped Letter Bookmarks

These letter bookmarks are creative and such a fun way to personalize it!
Yarn Wrapped Letter Bookmark
4. Cup Of Tea Bookmark

This cup of tea bookmark is adorable!  It would be cut in a gift basket with a book, some hot tea and the bookmark to complete it all!

Teacup Bookmark
5. Penguin Bookmark

Another great way to get crafty with the kids and also encourage them to read.  This bookmark would go along great with the book Penguin Problems!
Penguin Craft Stick Bookmark

Penguin Problems Book
Penguin Problems Book from Amazon

6.  Quote Bookmarks

Whether a favorite famous quote, biblical quote, or quote from a loved one- these are thoughtful and will bring a smile to the person using it.
Quote Bookmark
7.  Easy Duct Tape Bookmarks

Duct Tape can do anything, as proven with these bookmarks!
Duct Tape Homemade Bookmark
8.  Easy DIY Bookmarks

More adorable handmade bookmark ideas to get creative and encourage reading!
Handmade Bookmarks

 

Looking for more gift ideas?  Check out these Mason Jar Crafts!

Tagged With: DIY Bookmark Ideas

Review of Lauren Conrad Beauty Makeup

Filed Under: Mommy December 7, 2020

Lauren Conrad Beauty’s Makeup Line

Review of Lauren Conrad Beauty Makeup
Lauren Conrad is a Reality Tv Star, DIY Queen, Fashion Designer, Blogger, Author, etc. and now she is taking on beauty.
Your favorite celebrity comes out with a new makeup line and you want to try it, but wonder is it truly worth it?  After all, everybody is stamping their name on something these days and trying to sell it.  Lucky for you, in this instance, I’ve tried some of the product offerings and have an honest review of the Lauren Conrad makeup products.
Many know Conrad from one (or all) of the following- her Laguna Beach or Hills days, her LC Lauren Conrad clothing line, her Lauren Conrad Blog that offers DIY tips and tricks as well as advice, her books (both fiction and non-fiction), her DIY style, or maybe The Little Market which is a fair-trade market she co-founded.
The Insider interviewed Lauren and asked how Lauren Conrad Beauty would stand apart from other brands.  “I wanted to create a line for someone like me.  I don’t have time to do a 45-minute makeup routine.  I have two small kids, a pretty hands-on job, and so I can’t be too precious with my makeup” Conrad answered adding that she wanted products that were made with clean formulas and were easy to apply.

What Is Lauren Conrad Makeup?

The new line of makeup brought to us via Lauren Conrad Beauty states on its website that it is “Clean, Uncomplicated Beauty.”   The makeup is eco-friendly, vegan and cruelty-free and is as gentle on your skin as it is the planet according to the site.  Clean, uncomplicated, gentle on skin- all things that women (especially moms) can find very helpful.   An added bonus to all of this- it’s not outrageously priced!  It’s completely affordable, which is another big win.  Who doesn’t want make up that is clean, uncomplicated, vegan, cruelty free & affordable?

What exactly is Vegan Makeup?

A vegan product does not contain any animal or animal-derived ingredients.  This includes (but not limited to) honey, beeswax, collagen, gelatin, etc.   It’s important to note that just because a product is marked vegan it doesn’t mean it’s not tested on animals, this is where the phrase “cruelty-free” comes in.

What is Cruelty-free Makeup?

This means that there has been no form of animal testing at any point in the creation of the product.  It’s common for companies to not test the final product on animals but often it will be tested along the way or use ingredients that have been tested on animals by a third party.  There are still big well-known brands that test on animals even today so it’s a good idea to be on the lookout for this.

What is Clean Beauty?

Clean Beauty is used to signal that the products don’t contain certain ingredients (both natural or synthetic) that are considered controversial or unsafe, for example parabens or talc.  As a side note, there is no formal regulation of clean beauty so it’s not as simple as just looking for labels if you are on the search for this type of makeup.   In the instance of Lauren Conrad Beauty, I 100% believe that their statement of clean beauty is accurate based on the Lauren Conrad brand.

Eco-Friendly Packaging

The packaging is made using recyclable, compostable materials and choosing partners that are committed to using less energy and water.  The brand is so committed to being eco-friendly and promoting recycling that they even have instructions on how to recycle the products on the website.

Lauren Conrad Beauty Products

Now to the products themselves.  They checked the boxes of being Clean, Eco Friendly, Vegan, Cruelty-free, but does it work?

The Liquid Highlighter

Liquid Highlighter Lauren Conrad Beauty
The Liquid Highlighter says you can get “a youthful glow with this buildable formula’s light to medium coverage and lightweight, luminous finish.”(LaurenConradBeauty.com)

While the Liquid Highlighter may be considered to be one of the pricier items, $26 for .37fl oz, it does give you a nice subtle glow that you can build on.  I love that it doesn’t make it look like you’ve been smacked with a shimmer stick and instead gives you a subtle highlight especially in natural light.  While the size is small, it doesn’t require a lot and so the product does still last.

The Mascara

Smudge Proof Mascara Lauren Conrad Beauty
“A rich color mascara that creates fuller looking lashes.  Gives your lashes definition and length with a natural volume effect. Smudge-proof, flake-free lashes that are soft to the touch” (LaurenConradBeauty.com)

The mascara ($20) is good, but I would say it’s general mascara.  I haven’t had any issue with it flaking or smudging which is a plus but I can’t say that it gives fuller-looking lashes or length so if that’s what you are looking for I wouldn’t recommend it.  However if you are looking for a general good mascara, it’s a good buy.

The Eyebrow Pencil

Eyebrow Pencil Lauren Conrad Beauty
“A soft, lightweight pencil for buildable, medium coverage with a semi-matte finish that’s smear-resistant.” from Laurenconradbeauty.com

The eyebrow pencil ($22) comes in Dark Brown, Light Brown, Blonde and Light Blonde.  I haven’t used an eyebrow pencil in the past, as most of the time when I see people who have it’s very obvious that they’ve used a product on their brows.  I wasn’t sure about the color to use, my natural hair color is dark brown, but my hair is colored lighter.   Based on the pictures on the website, I went with the light brown which worked perfectly.   It is dark enough to fill in and see but not so dark that it looks fake.  I’m super happy with the results of it and totally recommend checking it out.

The Eyeliner Pencil

Black Eyeliner Pencil Lauren Conrad Beauty
“Glides on easily with it’s smooth, creamy texture and leaves you with a matte finish that is rich in color, lightweight, and stays true through wear.” from Laurenconradbeauty.com
I use the pencil ($18) for the liner at the bottom of my eye.  It has a rich color, glides on easily, and does have a matte finish that lasts through the day.  Previously I’ve used Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Pencil ($28) and Benefit Eyeliner Pencil ($20), this is equally as good as both and it’s cheaper!

The Liquid Eyeliner

Liquid Eyeliner Lauren Conrad Beauty
“Line your lashes with rich color that stays true through wear with its lightweight non-smearing formula” from Laurenconradbeauty.com
If there is one product in this line that I expected perfection from it was this one. After all, Lauren Conrad is known for her eyeliner.  The liquid eyeliner ($20) doesn’t disappoint.  It glides on smooth, is easily buildable, dries unbelievably fast and doesn’t smear.  I’ve always found it difficult to find a good liquid eyeliner that had a rich color to it and that dried quickly but the search over.  This is probably my favorite so far of all the products.

I look forward to trying the other products such as the Lip & Cheek Tint ($20).  There’s also an Eyeshadow Palette ($29), Powder Blush ($25), Lipstick ($20), and Lip Gloss ($18) available. Recently added as well as a skincare line- which I cannot wait to try!

The Verdict

The Lauren Conrad Beauty products are all that they claim to be as well as affordable. You won’t find too much in the way of a bold look, as the makeup is made to give you a clean, natural look which works great for everyday wear.  It’s a great solution especially for busy moms who want a quick makeup routine that doesn’t take them all morning.

Have you tried the Lauren Conrad Beauty Makeup?  What did you think?

 

Tagged With: Lauren Conrad Beauty, Makeup, Product Review

Buying Gently Used Baby & Kid Items with Markid

Filed Under: Mommy November 30, 2020

Buying Gently Used with Markid

Buying & Selling Baby Items Online

As parents, we’ve all come to that crossroads where our baby/child has outgrown an item and we wonder what to do with it.   There are times when we have a family member or friend that can use it and we can give it away which is awesome, but what about when we don’t know anyone who could use it and don’t want to throw it out?

Baby gear is expensive and often you don’t get your money out of the use, however, it is still needed at the moment.  As your child grows there are other things that you have to buy for new moments, so why not try and sell some of those gently used items to help you save on the new?  You are not only helping someone else out by helping them find it for a lower price than new but also helping yourself out by using that money to put towards other items you need.

 

Say Hello to Markid

Markid is an app that can be downloaded giving you access to a community of parents that are looking for gently used baby and children items.  The app is specifically geared towards parents looking to buy/sell children’s items which means that you don’t have to worry about getting lost in a general marketplace.

For a buyer, it means that you have a place to go that specifically sells kid’s items.  The US Department of Agriculture says that every child estimates an average yearly clothing expense of $737.  That just takes into account regular clothes, not things for special occasions, sports, or activities such as dance.

The US Department of Agriculture also states that the average middle-income family spends $12,000 to $13,000 on their baby’s first year of life.

How Marked works
from marked.io

Why Buy Gently Used?

There are so many things that you buy for an infant, and as many parents know; there are some things you will buy that they won’t even like.  For example, with my daughter, we had gotten a baby swing (because every baby loves a swing) and she HATED it. I tried easing her into it, putting it on the lowest setting- I really tried but to no avail.   We couldn’t take it back because it had been un-boxed so it sat in the corner of a room unused.

Another commonly underused item for babies is clothes.   Some babies grow fast and they never get the chance to wear clothes or just wear them a couple of times.  Then there are the instances where the size is off-season- for example winter wear in summer (in Florida no less).  Even with toddlers and kids, sometimes you buy clothes and suddenly there’s a growth spurt and it’s never worn.

It’s reasons such as these that buying gently used baby and kid items works especially with babies and kids’ items.  There’s a great post, The Green Impact of Going Used that discusses the multiple benefits of going used such as saving money and reducing waste.

 

Examples of Savings on Markid

Here are a few examples of the deals that can be found on Markid!

Graco Duel Sooth & Swing Rocker

New: $118.99  Markid: $30

Graco Sooth and Swing RockerGraco Duet Sooth and Swing Rocker Markid App

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loveevery Play Gym

New: $140.00. Markid: $90

Lovevery Play Gym Lovevery Play Gym from Markid App

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Bjorn Bouncer

New: 199.99   Markid: $145

 

 

Baby Bjorn Quilted Bouncer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baby Bjorn Cradle Bassinet

New: 350.00.  Markid: $245 (NEW)

Baby Bjorn CradleBaby Bjorn Bassinet From Markid App

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Somethings are Markid are local meetup and some are shipping (or both).  It’s definitely worth checking out if you’re in the market for baby & kid items!

There are so many benefits to buying and selling gently used baby items.  Whether it helps you declutter, make some extra cash to put towards the things your child needs as they grow, save some cash and still get quality baby items,  it is a win-win situation for all.

 

Download the Markid App!

 Apple App Store  Google Play

Tagged With: Buying and Selling Baby items online, Gently used baby & kid items, Markid

Gift Ideas for Disney Fans

Filed Under: Disney, Gifts November 28, 2020

21 Gift Ideas for Disney Fans in Your Life

Gift Ideas for Disney Fans

Do you need some gift ideas for Disney Fans in your life?  Or are you looking for suggestions to offer other people in your life as a gift for you?   Here are 21 great ideas that Disney Fans are sure to love!

  1. The Lost Princess Necklace (Rapunzel) from Wishes & Co. $26.00.                                                                         Wishes & Co has some of the most adorable Disney gifts out there.  The Lost Princess (Rapunzel) is my favorite, but I’m partial to Rapunzel.  There are so many to choose from!Lost Princess Rapunzel Necklace from Wishes and Co
  2. Baby Groot Necklace from Wishes & Co. $26Christmas gift ideas for Disney Fans- Groot Necklace
  3. Snuggly Duckling sign from Classycastleco on Etsy $55 (large)                                                                                         There’s a smaller version of this available that is perfect for a desk or table also!Disney Fans Christmas Gift Ideas Rapunzel Snuggly Duckling
  4. Cast Member Name tag (large and small available) from Etsy shop DesignandDream17 $26.95+Disney Fan Gifts Cast Member Name Tag from Etsy
  5. K-Cup holder from PKDecor  $39.15Disney Gift Ideas K-Cup Holder
  6. Disney Princess Baking Recipe Book from BoxLunch $13.99 (on sale)Gifts for Disney Fans- Princess Baking
  7. Lilo & Stitch Makeup Brush Set from BoxLunch $24.43 (on sale)Lilo and Stitch Makeup Brush set
  8. Disney Simple Family Cookbook from BoxLunch$13.99 (on sale)Disney Simple Family Cookbook
  9. Pod holder from Etsy shop BDIproducts $44.99Pod Holder Disney Inspired
  10. Mickey Mouse Ceramic Cake Stand at Target $44.99
    Ceramic Cake Stand-Target
  11. Mickey Spoon and Spoon Rest from Target $16.99Wooden Mickey Spoon
  12. Tinkerbell Disney Ornaments Target $16.99Disney Ornaments
  13. Beauty and the Beast Earring Set Disney Store $36.99Disney Beauty and the Beast Earrings
  14. Minnie Mouse Initial Necklace Disney Store$19.95Disney Initial Necklace
  15. Mickey Mouse White Nike Cap Disney Store $34.99Mickey Mouse Hat
  16. Captain America T-Shirt Disney Store $24.99Captain America T-shirt
  17. Disney Inspired Sugar Scrub by MickeySudsandScrubs $4.75+Disney Inspired Sugar Scrubs
  18. Disney Lunch Set from Amazon $43.78 (on sale)Disney Lunch Set
  19. Zak Designs Beauty and the Beast Tumbler $12.99

Beauty and the Beast Tumbler

20. Minnie Mouse Leather Cosmetic Bag $10.36

Minnie Mouse Leather Travel Makeup Bag

21. Color Changing Car Clip 3 Pack $24.99

Mickey Mouse Color Changing Car Clip

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Money Saving Opportunities on Breakfast, Lunch & More

Filed Under: Savings November 3, 2020

Money Saving Opportunites

Money Saving Opportunities Coupons on Kids Breakfast & Lunch, Well-being, and Home Coupons

Whether it’s savings on items for kids breakfast & lunches, Motrin, or Advil for your election time headache (or is that just me?)  here are some coupons to help save you some money on your next grocery bill!   After all, with the year that we’ve had money saving opportunities are always welcome!

Coupons for Kids Breakfast and Lunches

Looking for some savings on kids’ breakfast and lunch products?  Here are some great coupons to help you save on your grocery bill! They include Yoplait Yogurt, Welche’s Fruit Snacks, Nature Valley Granola Bars, and General Mills Cereals.

Save $1.50 when you buy TWO PACKS any variety Yoplait® Yogurt Multipack (Includes 8-Pack Fridge Pack, Beverage, Go-GURT®, …
Save $1.00 On any TWO (2) Welch’s® Fruit Snacks, Fruit ‘n Yogurt™ Snacks or Fruit Rolls (8oz or larger bag or 6ct or larger box)
Save $1.00 when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor/variety 4 COUNT OR LARGER Nature Valley™ Granola Bars, Biscuits, ...
Save $1.00 when you buy TWO BOXES any flavor General Mills cereal listed: Cheerios™ • Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ • Lucky Charms™ ...

Well-being and Healthcare Coupons

From cold and flu season to allergies and aches & pains, these coupons will save you some money on your well-being and health care needs!

Save $1.50 any ONE (1) Mucinex or Delsym Product
Save $2.00 when you buy ONE (1) Children's ZYRTEC® product, any variety. Excludes trial & travel sizes
Save $2.00 on any ONE (1) ZICAM® Product (excludes 5ct)
Save $1.00 any ONE (1) Adult MOTRIN® Product
Save $1.00 on ONE (1) Advil or Advil PM 18ct or larger

For The Home Coupons

I love Air Wick scents!  Here’s a coupon to either get you started with your first Air Wick or to save on some Air Wick refills!

Save $1.50 any ONE (1) Air Wick® Scented Oil Starter Kit
Save $1.50 any ONE (1) Air Wick® Scented Oil Twin Refill

More Coupon Savings

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