I bought some dollar store zinnia seeds last year. My husband made fun of me. I planted them and I'm here to tell you that I had two full rounds of them last year. They reseeded themselves. I have them again this year. My back yard is full of zinnias. They are huge too. about 4 or 5 feet tall. He's not making fun of me anymore. :) Best twenty five cents I've ever spent.
Their Cosmos grow really well. They look like marigold seeds and grow like cute little palm trees. Their blooms are glossy, like a buttercup and their stems are real strong and upright. My main stem is turning green now, with bebes around it. Mix some dr earth probiotics in the middle of ur soil, not the tippy top. They have dehydrated soil mites, kinda like brine shrimp, that’ll eat the gnat eggs that would otherwise feast on ur roots.
I think We need another frugal food video. So many people in my area are talking about how expensive everything is and they are struggling with feeding their family. You are so good at this Christine! Thanks
Maybe I got a defective bottle of Dawn power wash. I have a heck of a time squeezing the trigger. Am I doing something wrong?? And I haven't been able to find the Brillo spray at all!
❤️❤️👏👏❤️❤️ laundry basket❤️❤️👏👏❤️❤️ thank you honey. I recently lost my husband along with his income. And your videos are helping me count my pennies and trim down anything I don’t really need to spend money on. So thank you so very much for all the work that you do for us to keep us in the know y’all have a good day.
I recently lost my husband too and have no income. I'm trusting God to help me and give me ideas. I'm also disabled so things are hard. I pray that God takes care of you too. So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you during this new chapter of your life.
I'm sorry for both of your losses. Let not your heart be troubled. God is good. He will always steer you in the right direction and will never leave you.
If you are into container gardening, those laundry baskets are goid for strawberry plants (plant thru the holes in the sides, like strawberry pots) and potatoes (easier to harvest). And those beach totes (the bog bag dupes) are good for organizing yarn crafts like knitting and crocheting (feed the yarn thru the holes from the inside out to have the ends accessible and keep the yarn from tangling).
If you see by the Brillo Spray, the Poo poo spray was hanging next to it in lemon scent. That is the exact same as the Poopori Spray which costs a lot of $$. I buy it and refill my Poopori bottles. LOL
I bought two of those solar lanterns back at the end of 2019 to hang on either side of my porch above the railing to my steps. They are still going strong today and survived two hurricanes! Worth the money.
The season for hummingbirds in Tennessee is from May thru September. Make your own sugar water, ratio 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. 1/4 cup sugar to 1 cup water. Change the water every 4 days at most.
Yes! Make your own. Boil it for 20 min to get out chemicals of the water. PLEASE don’t use packaged hummingbird food! Not good… especially the red stuff. It’s bad for them!
@@judywankel5276 you’re lucky! I have a feeder on my window beside my chair in the living room, three more in the yard and one out the kitchen window. I love watching them. They are fascinating.
Hummingbirds don't usually fly under a branch that a possible predator could be above. Look for another location. Aldi had a knock off bag for $15!! Looked identical. You go girl.
I’ve been liking the bath options at dollar tree. The oatmeal baths for allergic/eczema skin and the lavender epsom salt tablets have been great for my chronic illnesses! I also use their cocoa butter conditioner in my hair (1b-1c), and it’s helped my scalp eczema a bit. Their body wash is good too, but the one I have now seems to make me itchy. I’ll prob buy brand name on that. The rest has been surprisingly effective tho!! For food, I HIGHLY suggest the apple cinnamon or the caramel apple chips! They’re sooo tasty! I always grab them when available. Finally, I recently found dish sponges that have cut outs on the side at dollar tree. They’re called mail protection scrub brushes or something similar. They really improve my grip as someone with disabilities. They are also great if you don’t like to accidentally touch food gunk! Dollar tree tip as well: they have lots of detail on their website about their products! If you’re in the store and unsure if the bag will be the right size, you can look up the dimensions on the site. The site only ships by caseload, but Instacart is an option if you need delivery as well.
I am in Texas and our hummingbird feeder didn't attract any hummingbirds until over a week later. We almost took it down. We have seen at least three different hummingbirds now.😊 Oh and no wasps so far.👍
Aldi has a dupe of that bag for around $20-25. (Yes, I realize this is a Dollar Tree video). Just wanted to say in case someone wanted something closer to what the original bag is like. I had the Vanilla protein shake, and it was pretty good, no chalky taste.
I got the soup bowls many years back and they are still going strong. They have been in the microwave and dishwasher too and no chips or cracks. A must buy
Hi Christine! Another great video from DT. I'll be looking for the soup mugs. Great find! I love the clear glass coffee mugs. Seeing my coffee weirdly makes me so happy in the morning 😊
I love love love the solar lanterns from dollar tree. They have held up great and *bonus* stay on no matter what kind of light is happening around them ☀️Definitely worth the investment.
Great video! The Dollar Tree is my new favorite store; formerly i shopped dollar general. I'm a grandma and was so tickled to find all kinds of little well made toys for my grands, and affordable gift bags, there recently. You've opened my eyes to so much more.
I love the laundry baskets for myself! I have a huge basket and I go to a laundromat. This would keep down the bulk and heaviness. Osteoarthritis is my nemesis.
I have been using the shelf stable milk to use in my recipes and I like it a lot. I kinda went crazy and bought a few for my stock up pantry but I use it every day. The brand I have been using isn't there anymore but they do have a different brand I haven't tried yet. I highly recommend buying it. I feel like it's my secret find and I can't believe that it stays good on the shelf until you open it then put it in the fridge! They have a couple of months shelf life! ❤
I bought some for the first time yesterday, I didn’t want to tackle the crowd at Walmart just for milk, I was pleasantly surprised it’s really good. Will definitely be buying again
Loveeee this milk, taste like can evaporated milk, good in coffee, hot cocoa, baking even in sauces!!!! I always have as backups and they're good for up to a year unopened, what's not to like?! ❤👍😉
Over 2/3s of my milk use is from shelf stable milk. I don't know why more people don't use it! I've bought it from WholeFoods to the Dollar Store! I also love Bread Outlets. There are hidden gems around every corner if you look for them. I have also taken the time to investigate different cultural cuisines. Same foods can be made in different ways making what you have seem vastly expanded! I buy few junk foods or deserts. We take pride trying to "out desert" each other. We pop our own popcorn, make our own cookies, etc. We don't buy soda, we make fruit water or ice tea. We never buy cold cereal instead making homemade granola served with yogurt. We aren't deprived yet keep our available budget within its boundaries!
I love those soup mugs and use them all the time! I just picked up dishes with flowers and bumble bees in them - dinner plate, desert plate, bowl, mug, tall glass and short glass, plus oven mitt and pad, cloth placemat, and cloth dish drain mat. Super cute! Goibg to fix lunch using them for my daughter in law who just had my first grandbaby. Her baby shower theme was sunflowers and bees! ❤ 🐝 🌼
NEW SUB!!!! YOU Killing it with the advertising!! Make me want to run in there and BUY Items!! But i don't have to!!!! I a night Manger !!!! The next time Dollar Tree shoot a commercial they should have YOU!!! Dollar Tree corporate come through for this young lady!!!❤
MRS.A, my grandson just started working at Dollar Tree last week as an assistant night manager. He is so far very happy there. Only problem is he lives 4 hrs away or I would be giving him a shopping list every week! I asked him about all the Dumpster Diving videos I see on you tube, Dollar Tree is one of their favorite stops with lots of food and soda thrown out. He said they have compacters at his location. Does it depend on the area, do you know? I was also teasing him about the Dollar Tree now charging $1.25. Imagine my surprise the first time I walked into a Dollar General to see bread for $3 a loaf! And then Christine saying items were $5 in Dollar Tree? I mostly go in there for stationary goods, cards and stickers. I'm a new sub today, too!
Those bags will make great reusable grocery bags. They're sturdier and stackable. Getting some! I also only buy word finds at DT. Can't beat the price.
Loved your video. You're so funny. My favorite item was the blue tea light jar that you brought home and added the little tealights inside. Very pretty
Here in Ontario, we ended up buying the Cheetos mac and cheese. Not because it was good but because they were 1.25 a box with a free full-size bag of Cheetos coupon in the box. Cheetos are running 3.50 a bag on sale so it is much better to buy them that way. Plus you can always use the pasta for something else and just ditch the sauce packet.
I do see the irony that your mom has TWO Bogg Bags and you are the Frugal Fit Mom. NO judgement!! I own the large hot pink Bogg Bagg. Not only is it fun, but now with a torn meniscus, I have justified to my husband how helpful it is to fill for the day upstairs and bring down to my living space during the day.
i just stocked all those pretzels the other day at work we got like eight boxes of snyders on the truck :) everyone loves them! I like dipping the rods in chocolate and rolling them in sprinkles!
I agree about the Super Stacks! They couldn’t pay me to get them again. They left a funky aftertaste in my mouth that took hours to go away, even after brushing.
I dont know if you've tried it or not..but the drain snake is amazing for getting hair Unclogged! It works in any drain actually. Run do not walk situation!!! 😉
When the handles on the Bog Bag breaks, its kinda useless, you cant really carry it. The $3 basket has built in handles. They last longer. I have used them for yrs for my cleaning supplies. They last a long time. There are so many cool ideas you can create at the 5 Quarter store. So much fun to check them out.
Hi, Christine! Not sure if anyone's already mentioned, but the top part of the hummingbird feeders (the hanging part w/the hook) unscrews so that it's flat on the counter when you're filling it up. That way you don't have to worry about it accidentally tipping over! :)
Hi Christine! I haven’t paid for my Dawn power wash refills since my second time bc I found the recipe to refill it yourself. You still need to purchase Dawn but not the sprayer or refills. My favorite money 💰 saver.
We have hummingbirds now in the Chicago area. But we've had more than a few warm days already. I'm told they go as far as Canada, so I'm sure you'll get some if you keep your feeders up! The first year we put them up it took a while for the hummingbirds to find them.. even though my neighbors had them!
I buy the "noodle bowls" for my work lunch to have on hand if I dont have something prepped. They arent great but full of flavor. Just add a little Sriracha for spice or pepper flakes. Both work great. I also add leftover chicken or shrimp would work good. I have kept the bowls. They are microwaveable and the lid fits secure. I have been using them to store leftovers. I label my containers with masking tape so i cover the small hole with the tape. Perfect size container for work meals. I definitely need to keep my eyes out for the rice noodles. Also, been looking for the ones you showed to add flavor to rice and soups etc but haven't found them yet. Thanks for the viseo. Stay safe!
We do birthday parties at our house! And I love the party ware!!! The bowls, the platters, the serving trays! We have it all! And since it was only a dollar when I bought it I bought tons for in case the kids break them because they do and I still have plenty! They make it so beautiful to serve and still keep it simple but functional! We love em!!!
Hi Christine! Love your channel. Good luck attracting your hummingbirds. They do like it above 60°. Tip: You can make your own nectar-- Just 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. More frugal and the birds love it! Thanks for all your great content from Minnesota! ❤
😩😩 I wish I could run to DT right now but it's 11:30pm. However I will be going there in the morning! I hope I can find those bin labels and the laundry baskets!!!
@@maryellis6293 that’s a great idea. TFS. I have a ton of the smaller ones in a beautiful peach color. I bought them when I was homeschooling a bunch of kids at one time to hold each kids stuff and still allow it to be portable. That size works well for anything you would use a magazine holder for except can storage. I use cloth bags for grocery shopping. I’ve always placed things in the cart on top of the bag I wanted it to go into. That way once they are scanned because they were grouped together that way things end up separated the way I wanted them. Such as stuff for the refrigerator in one bag, frozen stuff in one, everything else sorted by use. Toiletries in different bags depending on which bathroom. Boxes, cans, jars, packets and such bagged by the meal it was for. Using the baskets would mean I could also just put certain ones directly into the cabinet. Fruit/veggies could go straight to the sink for washing. I already know that if I clip them together with book rings or carabiners they won’t fall over in the back of my van spilling stuff. Oh my. I love it when someone says something that makes me think hmm and results in a new easier and faster way to do things. Thank you!
I see you picked up the man that was crinkling the bags! What a cutie! Lol i m a first time watcher and will be watching all your new ones and old. Thank you so much!❤
I didn't know of these bags until a coworker came in with one. She loves it but when she told me the cost, I didn't even believe her. It's ridiculous what people buy lmao.
Your husband was pausing at the potatoes skins...... Which are the most awesomest thing at the DT!!! Wise man, buy them all! No other stores near me sell them, just Dollar Tree, so I go in for those.😊
Don’t give up on the hummingbirds! It may take a couple or few weeks, especially as the weather warms up. I use 1/4 c of sugar to one cup of water. Also, Walmart has some feeders that are a little more durable and about $6…AND has a little perch where they can sit. Look for the ones with a wide mouth, they’re easier to clean.
Agreed, it can take some time but your neighbor might forget to fill theirs and they will come to you. Audobon has the recipe for hummingbirds and orioles and there is also one for butterflies.
In her video she hangs the feeder in a spruce, we had more success hanging in a shrubby type bush in the flower gardens close to where hummingbirds like to hang out!
Yyyaaaayyyy. FFM buys fab decor items! Love those pebbled glass lanterns, and those chargers for summer - gorgeous! Those Bog bag baskets' are terrific for stacking in the back of SUVs/Vans so groceries don't go sliding everywhere. The Bog bags don't look stackable. The DT baskets would be great in a deep freezer, too.
Don't use the nectar stuff. Just use granulated white sugar, boil your water to sterilze it and that's it. Don't add dye either. We just had them start showing up but they usually come in the beginning of May and we didn't see our first ones till like the 10th but I'm in Idaho so there's that
I make my own diy power wash with alcohol, Dawn, and water. Doesn’t smell as nice, but works well. Alcohol is the first ingredient in power wash, which I think is what makes it cut through grease so well. Put it in the old power wash bottle and you’re good to go! Love this video!
It would be better to hang your hummingbird feeder in an open space like from the eve of your roof they need a clear line of sight. Keeping it near colorful flowers is helpful too.
I think I got the concept from Cass, but I picked up a small dollar tree trash can and put it by my husband's desk. No more random trash on the floor! I got the scalp massager brush and tried it last night-it does seem to work.
Dollar tree sells shells and rocks or glass marble things that are great fillers for those lights in a glass. Adds an extra detail and lifts the lights for effect :)
Thanks for showing the basket labels! I’ve been looking for them for weeks but didn’t know what the packaging looked like or what section they were in.
Temu has Bogg bag dupes that look exactly the same. I got the smaller size one for $7.99. They come in all sizes and countless colors. Also free shipping on everything
I usually have 5 hummingbird feeders up. I want to replace mine this year but the DT ones don't have perches... Sometimes we have 20 birds at our feeders & they love to sit, rest, and take their time to "eat"
Good luck with hummingbirds! They usually come when temps reach the 70s. I live in Ohio and they have been back about 2 weeks. You can just use sugar water. 1 part sugar to 4 parts water
I bought some dollar store zinnia seeds last year. My husband made fun of me. I planted them and I'm here to tell you that I had two full rounds of them last year. They reseeded themselves. I have them again this year. My back yard is full of zinnias. They are huge too. about 4 or 5 feet tall. He's not making fun of me anymore. :) Best twenty five cents I've ever spent.
Hahahaha I love this story 😂😂😂
😂gawd don’t you just LOVE it when you show up your Hubby?👍🏼👍🏼❤️
Their Cosmos grow really well. They look like marigold seeds and grow like cute little palm trees. Their blooms are glossy, like a buttercup and their stems are real strong and upright. My main stem is turning green now, with bebes around it.
Mix some dr earth probiotics in the middle of ur soil, not the tippy top. They have dehydrated soil mites, kinda like brine shrimp, that’ll eat the gnat eggs that would otherwise feast on ur roots.
@@NerakGreen I grow heirloom cosmos. I'll have to try the dollar tree variety!
The ones I bought were no good ! I grew a planter of grass ! 😂
I think We need another frugal food video. So many people in my area are talking about how expensive everything is and they are struggling with feeding their family. You are so good at this Christine! Thanks
❤ 100% understand this!
I use the laundry basket in my veggie garden for harvesting. Easy to wash.
You could wrap the handles of the beach bag with the nautical rope (in the DT craft dept). It’s soft. It would make it more comfy.
Great idea!!!!
or a bandana!
I was thinking the same thing about the rope on the handle. Bandana is a good idea also.
You could always put the Brillo cleaner in the dawn powerwash container so you get that even spray😊
That's what I did! 😊
Great idea!
Great idea!
Thanks
Maybe I got a defective bottle of Dawn power wash. I have a heck of a time squeezing the trigger. Am I doing something wrong?? And I haven't been able to find the Brillo spray at all!
❤️❤️👏👏❤️❤️ laundry basket❤️❤️👏👏❤️❤️ thank you honey. I recently lost my husband along with his income. And your videos are helping me count my pennies and trim down anything I don’t really need to spend money on. So thank you so very much for all the work that you do for us to keep us in the know y’all have a good day.
I recently lost my husband too and have no income. I'm trusting God to help me and give me ideas. I'm also disabled so things are hard. I pray that God takes care of you too. So sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you during this new chapter of your life.
I'm sorry for both of your losses. Let not your heart be troubled. God is good. He will always steer you in the right direction and will never leave you.
Sorry for your loss. Pray God helps and guides you
If you are into container gardening, those laundry baskets are goid for strawberry plants (plant thru the holes in the sides, like strawberry pots) and potatoes (easier to harvest). And those beach totes (the bog bag dupes) are good for organizing yarn crafts like knitting and crocheting (feed the yarn thru the holes from the inside out to have the ends accessible and keep the yarn from tangling).
If you see by the Brillo Spray, the Poo poo spray was hanging next to it in lemon scent. That is the exact same as the Poopori Spray which costs a lot of $$. I buy it and refill my Poopori bottles. LOL
I’m not sure I get the whole fascination with any of the poopoo sprays. Honestly, I don’t find they work. At. All.
I bought two of those solar lanterns back at the end of 2019 to hang on either side of my porch above the railing to my steps. They are still going strong today and survived two hurricanes! Worth the money.
We used white beach totes like that in the 70's so not sure it's a dupe, but very useful & cute!
I remember those bags. Funny how everything comes back around.😊
@@chrisd8795 I also remember the shoes, in all different colors and the bracelets :)
I decorated several of the white lanterns with greenery and red ribbon and hung them in a tree overhanging my entryway at Christmas. It was gorgeous!
The season for hummingbirds in Tennessee is from May thru September. Make your own sugar water, ratio 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. 1/4 cup sugar to 1 cup water. Change the water every 4 days at most.
What part of TN? They show up at my house in March. I’m in West TN
Yes! Make your own. Boil it for 20 min to get out chemicals of the water. PLEASE don’t use packaged hummingbird food! Not good… especially the red stuff. It’s bad for them!
Hi Carolyn. Here in Victoria, B.C. we have hummingbirds all year. They are my favorite!! They are very entertaining.
@@dianasimplifies middle TN 50 miles NW of Nashville
@@judywankel5276 you’re lucky! I have a feeder on my window beside my chair in the living room, three more in the yard and one out the kitchen window. I love watching them. They are fascinating.
"This is on melted cheese overnight...I do it for you guys" THAT WAS GREAT!
That was funny! 😁But just soaking it in water will be cheaper and chemical-free.
😂😂
I use the Ikea blue bags as laundry baskets. They work really well and are super cheap!
Me too! They’re perfect for that!
Bog is a UK slang term for the toilet, so this was hilarious 😂
Save the Dawn power washer bottle that sprays better & refill it with the cheaper Brillo. 👍🏻
Great idea
Hummingbirds don't usually fly under a branch that a possible predator could be above. Look for another location. Aldi had a knock off bag for $15!! Looked identical. You go girl.
I’ve been liking the bath options at dollar tree. The oatmeal baths for allergic/eczema skin and the lavender epsom salt tablets have been great for my chronic illnesses! I also use their cocoa butter conditioner in my hair (1b-1c), and it’s helped my scalp eczema a bit. Their body wash is good too, but the one I have now seems to make me itchy. I’ll prob buy brand name on that. The rest has been surprisingly effective tho!!
For food, I HIGHLY suggest the apple cinnamon or the caramel apple chips! They’re sooo tasty! I always grab them when available.
Finally, I recently found dish sponges that have cut outs on the side at dollar tree. They’re called mail protection scrub brushes or something similar. They really improve my grip as someone with disabilities. They are also great if you don’t like to accidentally touch food gunk!
Dollar tree tip as well: they have lots of detail on their website about their products! If you’re in the store and unsure if the bag will be the right size, you can look up the dimensions on the site. The site only ships by caseload, but Instacart is an option if you need delivery as well.
I am in Texas and our hummingbird feeder didn't attract any hummingbirds until over a week later. We almost took it down. We have seen at least three different hummingbirds now.😊 Oh and no wasps so far.👍
Aldi has a dupe of that bag for around $20-25. (Yes, I realize this is a Dollar Tree video). Just wanted to say in case someone wanted something closer to what the original bag is like. I had the Vanilla protein shake, and it was pretty good, no chalky taste.
I got the soup bowls many years back and they are still going strong. They have been in the microwave and dishwasher too and no chips or cracks. A must buy
Hi Christine! Another great video from DT. I'll be looking for the soup mugs. Great find! I love the clear glass coffee mugs. Seeing my coffee weirdly makes me so happy in the morning 😊
Me too, it's mentally stimulating!!
I love love love the solar lanterns from dollar tree. They have held up great and *bonus* stay on no matter what kind of light is happening around them ☀️Definitely worth the investment.
Great video! The Dollar Tree is my new favorite store; formerly i shopped dollar general. I'm a grandma and was so tickled to find all kinds of little well made toys for my grands, and affordable gift bags, there recently. You've opened my eyes to so much more.
I think Dollar General is a rip-off.
The plastic baskets are fantastic for the supermarket
I love the laundry baskets for myself! I have a huge basket and I go to a laundromat. This would keep down the bulk and heaviness. Osteoarthritis is my nemesis.
Harry & David’s sweet and salty snack mix. It’s one of the smaller packs that gets hung up near the Jerky, cheeze it’s, etc but SO good.
For the bag basket you could always make handles longer and more comfortable by using rope or cloth
They have some pretty cute scarf varieties you could do this with!
Excellent idea ..... never thought of that one.
We have hummingbirds down here in South Texas. LOL 😂 When you say it's warming up at 60° that's cold for S. Texas.
I have been using the shelf stable milk to use in my recipes and I like it a lot. I kinda went crazy and bought a few for my stock up pantry but I use it every day. The brand I have been using isn't there anymore but they do have a different brand I haven't tried yet. I highly recommend buying it. I feel like it's my secret find and I can't believe that it stays good on the shelf until you open it then put it in the fridge! They have a couple of months shelf life! ❤
Love it!! And they have changed the brand!!
We use shelf stable milk in our RV all the time. It’s great in coffee, on cereal and to make gravies and soups.
I bought some for the first time yesterday, I didn’t want to tackle the crowd at Walmart just for milk, I was pleasantly surprised it’s really good. Will definitely be buying again
Loveeee this milk, taste like can evaporated milk, good in coffee, hot cocoa, baking even in sauces!!!! I always have as backups and they're good for up to a year unopened, what's not to like?! ❤👍😉
Over 2/3s of my milk use is from shelf stable milk. I don't know why more people don't use it! I've bought it from WholeFoods to the Dollar Store! I also love Bread Outlets. There are hidden gems around every corner if you look for them. I have also taken the time to investigate different cultural cuisines. Same foods can be made in different ways making what you have seem vastly expanded! I buy few junk foods or deserts. We take pride trying to "out desert" each other. We pop our own popcorn, make our own cookies, etc. We don't buy soda, we make fruit water or ice tea. We never buy cold cereal instead making homemade granola served with yogurt. We aren't deprived yet keep our available budget within its boundaries!
I love those soup mugs and use them all the time! I just picked up dishes with flowers and bumble bees in them - dinner plate, desert plate, bowl, mug, tall glass and short glass, plus oven mitt and pad, cloth placemat, and cloth dish drain mat. Super cute! Goibg to fix lunch using them for my daughter in law who just had my first grandbaby. Her baby shower theme was sunflowers and bees! ❤ 🐝 🌼
The soup mugs are great for ice cream!
NEW SUB!!!! YOU Killing it with the advertising!! Make me want to run in there and BUY Items!! But i don't have to!!!! I a night Manger !!!! The next time Dollar Tree shoot a commercial they should have YOU!!! Dollar Tree corporate come through for this young lady!!!❤
MRS.A, my grandson just started working at Dollar Tree last week as an assistant night manager. He is so far very happy there. Only problem is he lives 4 hrs away or I would be giving him a shopping list every week! I asked him about all the Dumpster Diving videos I see on you tube, Dollar Tree is one of their favorite stops with lots of food and soda thrown out. He said they have compacters at his location. Does it depend on the area, do you know? I was also teasing him about the Dollar Tree now charging $1.25. Imagine my surprise the first time I walked into a Dollar General to see bread for $3 a loaf! And then Christine saying items were $5 in Dollar Tree? I mostly go in there for stationary goods, cards and stickers. I'm a new sub today, too!
I would only buy the organic tomato sauce. I am sensitive to chemical detergents and wheat. I just like to hang out and shop with Christine. 😀
Those bags will make great reusable grocery bags. They're sturdier and stackable. Getting some! I also only buy word finds at DT. Can't beat the price.
This is so me, live frugally and invest the difference.
Love This!!!
I LOVE those honey wheat twist pretzels! And yes I’ll need a couple of those red soup bowls. We have white ones but the red is so pretty!
Loved your video. You're so funny. My favorite item was the blue tea light jar that you brought home and added the little tealights inside. Very pretty
Here in Ontario, we ended up buying the Cheetos mac and cheese. Not because it was good but because they were 1.25 a box with a free full-size bag of Cheetos coupon in the box. Cheetos are running 3.50 a bag on sale so it is much better to buy them that way. Plus you can always use the pasta for something else and just ditch the sauce packet.
Snyder's pretzel pieces are even better.
The table settings were gorgeous! (Tip: hummingbird food/nectar is literally just sugar and water. 🤫) In Virginia, they're usually around in August.
I do see the irony that your mom has TWO Bogg Bags and you are the Frugal Fit Mom. NO judgement!! I own the large hot pink Bogg Bagg. Not only is it fun, but now with a torn meniscus, I have justified to my husband how helpful it is to fill for the day upstairs and bring down to my living space during the day.
My mom and I lead different lives 😂
i just stocked all those pretzels the other day at work we got like eight boxes of snyders on the truck :) everyone loves them! I like dipping the rods in chocolate and rolling them in sprinkles!
I agree about the Super Stacks! They couldn’t pay me to get them again. They left a funky aftertaste in my mouth that took hours to go away, even after brushing.
I dont know if you've tried it or not..but the drain snake is amazing for getting hair Unclogged! It works in any drain actually. Run do not walk situation!!! 😉
yes, i LOVE the drain snakes, way better than using chemicals and they work great! and you can use them over and over
@JENNIFER L exactly!!! I have 2 teenage daughters and I can't be without it! Lol
I never had any luck with the drain snake 😢
@@ramonaearnest4709 aww that sucks.
@@ramonaearnest4709 I don't understand how that could be, but I believe you :)
Dollar tree is one of my fave stores, items vary weekly, amazing deals, brillo spray is awesome 😎.
When the handles on the Bog Bag breaks, its kinda useless, you cant really carry it. The $3 basket has built in handles. They last longer. I have used them for yrs for my cleaning supplies. They last a long time. There are so many cool ideas you can create at the 5 Quarter store. So much fun to check them out.
Hi, Christine! Not sure if anyone's already mentioned, but the top part of the hummingbird feeders (the hanging part w/the hook) unscrews so that it's flat on the counter when you're filling it up. That way you don't have to worry about it accidentally tipping over! :)
Hi Christine! I haven’t paid for my Dawn power wash refills since my second time bc I found the recipe to refill it yourself. You still need to purchase Dawn but not the sprayer or refills. My favorite money 💰 saver.
I always watch your DG hauls before I do my weekly trip ! You never disappoint, thank you for trying the food items for us too ❤❤❤
The flower pots have been a boon this spring. I can't beat a 1.25 a pot, right? I'm probably gonna go out for some tomorrow, actually!
We have hummingbirds now in the Chicago area. But we've had more than a few warm days already. I'm told they go as far as Canada, so I'm sure you'll get some if you keep your feeders up! The first year we put them up it took a while for the hummingbirds to find them.. even though my neighbors had them!
Yes ,we are in southeast Manitoba Canada. Always get lots of hummingbirds 😊
The smaller laundry basket for your boys is genius! No, it’s NOT just your kids.🤪😂
I buy the "noodle bowls" for my work lunch to have on hand if I dont have something prepped. They arent great but full of flavor. Just add a little Sriracha for spice or pepper flakes. Both work great. I also add leftover chicken or shrimp would work good. I have kept the bowls. They are microwaveable and the lid fits secure. I have been using them to store leftovers. I label my containers with masking tape so i cover the small hole with the tape. Perfect size container for work meals. I definitely need to keep my eyes out for the rice noodles. Also, been looking for the ones you showed to add flavor to rice and soups etc but haven't found them yet. Thanks for the viseo. Stay safe!
We do birthday parties at our house! And I love the party ware!!! The bowls, the platters, the serving trays! We have it all! And since it was only a dollar when I bought it I bought tons for in case the kids break them because they do and I still have plenty! They make it so beautiful to serve and still keep it simple but functional! We love em!!!
Hi Christine! Love your channel. Good luck attracting your hummingbirds. They do like it above 60°. Tip: You can make your own nectar-- Just 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. More frugal and the birds love it! Thanks for all your great content from Minnesota! ❤
@Bill Kruckman thank you for sharing that. Save me some money.
I came here to say the same thing! I have a ton of hummingbirds and they definitely prefer the sugar water mixture!
It is the best mixture and NO food coloring. They will find it without the color. Its no good for them anyways.
I do 1 part sugar to 3 parts water. They weren’t attracted to the more dilute solution LOL. Everyone here has feeders so there’s lots of competition.
I was going to mention they are in Minnesota, it was my husband's grandma favorite bird ❤
😩😩 I wish I could run to DT right now but it's 11:30pm. However I will be going there in the morning! I hope I can find those bin labels and the laundry baskets!!!
That $3 bag that you call the dupe for the bog bag is perfect for sand toys at the beach. That $5 laundry basket would also.
I use the baskets when I shop at Aldi. I got them 3 years ago from DT and they were a bit smaller, but the are still just like new.
@@maryellis6293 that’s a great idea. TFS. I have a ton of the smaller ones in a beautiful peach color. I bought them when I was homeschooling a bunch of kids at one time to hold each kids stuff and still allow it to be portable. That size works well for anything you would use a magazine holder for except can storage. I use cloth bags for grocery shopping. I’ve always placed things in the cart on top of the bag I wanted it to go into. That way once they are scanned because they were grouped together that way things end up separated the way I wanted them. Such as stuff for the refrigerator in one bag, frozen stuff in one, everything else sorted by use. Toiletries in different bags depending on which bathroom. Boxes, cans, jars, packets and such bagged by the meal it was for. Using the baskets would mean I could also just put certain ones directly into the cabinet. Fruit/veggies could go straight to the sink for washing. I already know that if I clip them together with book rings or carabiners they won’t fall over in the back of my van spilling stuff. Oh my. I love it when someone says something that makes me think hmm and results in a new easier and faster way to do things. Thank you!
“I’m only here for the food” 😂 makes me think of the nicer step sister at the end of the Ever After (drew Barrymore) movie!!!
My favorite movie! ❤
Good morning from Australia ❤ 1am here and watching you after just getting home from work…. Wish we had dollar tree here
I see you picked up the man that was crinkling the bags! What a cutie! Lol i m a first time watcher and will be watching all your new ones and old. Thank you so much!❤
I didn't know of these bags until a coworker came in with one. She loves it but when she told me the cost, I didn't even believe her. It's ridiculous what people buy lmao.
Your husband was pausing at the potatoes skins...... Which are the most awesomest thing at the DT!!! Wise man, buy them all! No other stores near me sell them, just Dollar Tree, so I go in for those.😊
Don’t give up on the hummingbirds! It may take a couple or few weeks, especially as the weather warms up. I use 1/4 c of sugar to one cup of water. Also, Walmart has some feeders that are a little more durable and about $6…AND has a little perch where they can sit. Look for the ones with a wide mouth, they’re easier to clean.
Agreed, it can take some time but your neighbor might forget to fill theirs and they will come to you. Audobon has the recipe for hummingbirds and orioles and there is also one for butterflies.
In her video she hangs the feeder in a spruce, we had more success hanging in a shrubby type bush in the flower gardens close to where hummingbirds like to hang out!
Our DT got a bunch of new freezer items. They include frozen ravioli, egg rolls (finally returned), and mussels. All were really big bags.
They probably aren't $1.25.
I have so many hummingbirds that come to my front porch it’s crazy. We moved to SC and I have never seen so many!
Wait a sec…. Did you say “black out and spend too much”? So THAT’S what’s been happening 😂
Phew! Thanks 😊
Yyyaaaayyyy. FFM buys fab decor items! Love those pebbled glass lanterns, and those chargers for summer - gorgeous! Those Bog bag baskets' are terrific for stacking in the back of SUVs/Vans so groceries don't go sliding everywhere. The Bog bags don't look stackable. The DT baskets would be great in a deep freezer, too.
Don't use the nectar stuff. Just use granulated white sugar, boil your water to sterilze it and that's it. Don't add dye either. We just had them start showing up but they usually come in the beginning of May and we didn't see our first ones till like the 10th but I'm in Idaho so there's that
Do you need to put the nectar in a specially designed hummingbird feeder? Or can you use any other type of dish?
It’s hitting 100 here in Arizona, which is mild for this time of year. Hummingbirds are everywhere here!
Their latex gardening gloves were great!
I use the Brillo dish spray and it is amazing! My daughter got nail polish on the carpet and it took it right off
Wow, that sounds like strong stuff. Make sure to wear gloves when doing dishes!
Loved the lanterns.
It’s amazing the differences in dollar tree US and Dollar Tree Canada
Oo can you explain a few maybe? Sounds interesting
I make my own diy power wash with alcohol, Dawn, and water. Doesn’t smell as nice, but works well. Alcohol is the first ingredient in power wash, which I think is what makes it cut through grease so well. Put it in the old power wash bottle and you’re good to go! Love this video!
I put essential oil in mine so it smells like grapefruit :) I really disliked the Powerwash chemical smell
That's what i do too. First time I put way too much alcohol, nearly knocked myself out every time I did the dishes. 😂
What are proportions?
@izabelazajac6182 the amount of each.
@@chrissyb6817 yes me too 😆
It would be better to hang your hummingbird feeder in an open space like from the eve of your roof they need a clear line of sight. Keeping it near colorful flowers is helpful too.
I love the Brillo dish spray it works amazing
I think I got the concept from Cass, but I picked up a small dollar tree trash can and put it by my husband's desk. No more random trash on the floor! I got the scalp massager brush and tried it last night-it does seem to work.
New subscriber here! Great DT choices! I love the mugs! I’ve had mine for a couple of years and they still look brand new! 🩷
I LOVE my red basket. Carries everything from laundry to groceries to beach supplies.
Dollar tree sells shells and rocks or glass marble things that are great fillers for those lights in a glass. Adds an extra detail and lifts the lights for effect :)
The solar lamps are awesome!!
We had hummingbirds in Oregon in the Summer.
Thank you very much, Frugal Fit Mom, for this interesting, useful, and entertaining tips when visiting a dollar tree!!! Love 💕 it much!
Thanks for showing the basket labels! I’ve been looking for them for weeks but didn’t know what the packaging looked like or what section they were in.
I ❤ these $$ Tree videos!! & the grocery hauls of course 😊
Rogue and Speedy for president!!! Oh my your Dollar Tree is so much cleaner than my local one
Humming bird feeder does work really well. I live in upstate NY and they're here 😍
Temu has Bogg bag dupes that look exactly the same. I got the smaller size one for $7.99. They come in all sizes and countless colors. Also free shipping on everything
I have those solar lamps in white and they are awesome. They work great and I use them as a photo prop too.
4th of July chocolate pretzel rods sound like a great idea, get some red white and blue sprinkles and you’ve got some firecracker pretzels!
Putting concentrated Dawn with water in a spray bottle works just as well as the Dawn Powerwash. The butter snaps are the best.
I heard that if u add 70% isopropyl alcohol that it’s more similar to powerwash
Maybe I can use the Brill dish spray to refill my Dawn power wash sprayer 🤔
Thanks for the spray brillo tip.
Here's my thought I will buy to use a a refill for my dawn bottle. Keeping the better spray
I usually have 5 hummingbird feeders up. I want to replace mine this year but the DT ones don't have perches... Sometimes we have 20 birds at our feeders & they love to sit, rest, and take their time to "eat"
Thanks so much for this. I went to a dollar tree today and got three of the baskets and the dish cleaner
Loved the whole video! Thank you for the comparisons!
The 8 count spring rolls my ultimate favorite
pure protein bars are my favorite. great flavors. the strawberry ones are great. such high protein.
Thai Kitchen Noodles are awesome! Need to head over to DT tomorrow and pick up a few of those.
Good luck with hummingbirds! They usually come when temps reach the 70s. I live in Ohio and they have been back about 2 weeks. You can just use sugar water. 1 part sugar to 4 parts water
So weird they show up in my area when it’s a lot colder. I’m near Memphis and we have them in March