13 DOLLAR TREE HACKS that beat AMAZON (unveiling our viewers' BEST kept secrets!)

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  • @danielledemello7382
    @danielledemello7382 Рік тому +2421

    I work at Starbucks and when I’m feeling down I write “you are enough” on customer cups and it brings me joy. Got the idea from you so thank you.

    • @DoItOnaDime
      @DoItOnaDime  Рік тому +169

      I love that ❤️❤️

    • @semwriter
      @semwriter Рік тому +20

      Did you get the black light flashlight at the Dollar Tree? I don’t see it on their website. Thanks

    • @dotgoodwin4312
      @dotgoodwin4312 Рік тому +26

      That's so nice of you!

    • @GinnySmith700
      @GinnySmith700 Рік тому +32

      That’s so nice. I’m sure it makes their day.

    • @KCorrine
      @KCorrine Рік тому +39

      That is so sweet! What a great way to lift you and the customer up. I want to come to your store just for that reason! Hugs to you!

  • @FROGMEDIC
    @FROGMEDIC Рік тому +201

    I have NEVER seen such a well stocked Dollar Store as yours!!!

    • @sociologyaddict8689
      @sociologyaddict8689 Рік тому +5

      Same here in Massachusetts, and the aisles are so narrow.

    • @Goldphool
      @Goldphool Рік тому +6

      They know she could come at any time, she's more important than a secret shopper!😂😅

    • @suevajgrt342
      @suevajgrt342 Рік тому +4

      My guess...a staged store just for these videos

    • @ivoryrichardson4074
      @ivoryrichardson4074 Рік тому +1

      I live in a large metropolitan area- our Dollar Trees don’t seem to carry some of these items. Do they sell black light flashlights now?

    • @tinytt854
      @tinytt854 Рік тому

      I went to Commerce City Colorado and theirs is stocked like hers. It's a little city you can drive through in 20 minutes or less. Our Denver and Aurora stores are barely stocked or shut down.

  • @yennykim7113
    @yennykim7113 Рік тому +195

    I always love when she says “you are enough” it just a simple reminder you’re amazing too 🥰

    • @janicefendley663
      @janicefendley663 Рік тому

      You can also put Pine Sol on cotton balls and put it in a trash can in your bathroom kitchen or laundry room, then the scent lasts longer. I had a friend who wouldn’t put the laundry away until her husband got home, so he could appreciate that she had worked all day too.

    • @JanetCucino
      @JanetCucino Рік тому +1

      I've also used the candle wax squares in the Bathroom trash can. They also last a long time!

  • @laurenharper4392
    @laurenharper4392 Рік тому +62

    Your “you are enough” is what got me watching your videos. You are helping people more than you know. Thank you♥️🥰

  • @sheilaflory2541
    @sheilaflory2541 Рік тому +772

    My 92 year old dad recommends leaving the vacuum out all the time. When someone stops by, they’ll assume they interrupted you when cleaning. Love my dad’s hack! 😂

  • @pnchandler9820
    @pnchandler9820 Рік тому +19

    Tucking in sheets with a cutting board is amazing for more than one reason. Those of us blessed with natural, strong fingernails and those with tips can attest to this hack. Way too easy to break a nail tucking in sheets! You are my newest angel. Thank You!❤

  • @irenehht7358
    @irenehht7358 Рік тому +110

    When you make fairy bread, turn a plastic sandwich container lid upside-down and put a layer of sprinkles in it. Put the butter on your bread, place the bread butter side down on top of the sprinkles and give it a light press.
    The sprinkles stick better and won't go bouncing everywhere for you to clean up 😀🇭🇲

    • @TheSaltySiren
      @TheSaltySiren Рік тому +10

      Brilliant!! Thank you for the idea!!❤

    • @midnightkitchen8379
      @midnightkitchen8379 Рік тому +2

      That’s a good idea! I will try that next time I make the kids dairy bread ❤

  • @SunShine-cu8vl
    @SunShine-cu8vl Рік тому +5

    My favorite part of your videos are when you say “you are enough”. It makes me smile and tear up. Thank you!

  • @MzKinkyCurl
    @MzKinkyCurl Рік тому +140

    The “swiffer” glass cleaner is my jam! Thanks, Kathryn, for always inspiring!!!

    • @lauriefuhry6642
      @lauriefuhry6642 Рік тому +2

      I am wondering how well the " swiffer" glass cleaner hack will work on the dog nose prints on glass. Anybody tried?

    • @Metqa
      @Metqa Рік тому +5

      I'm wondering if I found a way to clean the outside windows of my house. You know you are feeling good if you care about cleaning the outside of the windows.

  • @realfakedoors2
    @realfakedoors2 Рік тому +191

    The boot trays also make great humidity trays for your house plants! Just add some river rocks or lava rocks and add water so the rocks soak it up. Add more water as it evaporates. This also makes a great drip tray for house plants (with or without rocks)!

    • @TheSaltySiren
      @TheSaltySiren Рік тому +8

      I use mine to mix soil and perlite together, when I’m repotting my plants. 🪴 So many versatile ideas!

    • @stephaniewolfgang9730
      @stephaniewolfgang9730 Рік тому +9

      Thanks for this. I have a lot of plants and often have spillage on papers and other things..this is a great idea

    • @christinamorris8193
      @christinamorris8193 Рік тому +3

      What section are they in?

    • @JamieM470
      @JamieM470 Рік тому +5

      I have a boot tray under the litter box. Plenty of room on one end for him to step out into the boot tray & it catches kitty litter better than a kitty litter mat.

    • @crmuirhead
      @crmuirhead Рік тому +1

      They also make great splat trays for any one who likes to get messy with paint and ink!

  • @kbarnes6855
    @kbarnes6855 Рік тому +171

    😊Yay🎉🙌🏼 I got a mention in the video regarding the bedsheet tucking technique.
    The spatula has to be wooden, not plastic. And a long handled shoe horn works great too. Thank you for sharing all these useful hacks from your loyal YT community. We learn from each other! 💕

    • @michaelad8686
      @michaelad8686 Рік тому +8

      You’re famous! Haha

    • @sweetlady6059
      @sweetlady6059 Рік тому +11

      Yea 15 mins of fame! Everyone deserves a bit of fame to their lives😁

    • @SandyLee60
      @SandyLee60 Рік тому +2

      Yay way cool congrats

  • @ednahall2538
    @ednahall2538 Рік тому +132

    I recently started watching your videos. After trying years since 2016, I have been overwhelmed and just let everything go. Your hacks and suggestions and your kindness has given me new vigor. I love how you have given me encouragement and the urge to start caring about my surroundings again. It means that I am starting to think about me again.

    • @denasharpe2393
      @denasharpe2393 Рік тому +10

      Welcome back!!! You are enough❤

    • @AroundTheWorldWithEase
      @AroundTheWorldWithEase Рік тому +4

      I totally resemble your remarks!❤️ Me too! Sending you love! Gosh, I have to say haven't we all had a trying time since 2016? We're on our way back, though.

    • @Cynthia-e-14
      @Cynthia-e-14 Рік тому +1

      Keep up the positive progress 🎉🎉🎉

  • @gourdhead22
    @gourdhead22 Рік тому +38

    Kathryn....I laughed till I cried about the pinesol comment. I am 67 yes old and when my boys were little I did that with pinesol all the time. Glad to see others still use this trick. Back then no videos youtube I thought I was the only person that did that. My best friend was the only person whom I shared that have with. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I love watching your videos. Thank you for reminding me that I am enough. It's very heart warming. This was one of my favorite videos...have a blessed day hugs Sheryl from Indiana 💙🎨💙

    • @roguetaco5487
      @roguetaco5487 Рік тому +6

      Honestly, I'm going to do this the next time my in-laws come over (not that I don't tidy up for them) but yea pin-sol smell takes it to the next level.

    • @kathyfowler1274
      @kathyfowler1274 Рік тому +1

      Gourdhead22, I Love your story!! My best friend is a bit of a clean freak. 🥴 I’m not as much. 🤷‍♀️ I even feel guilty if my car isn’t spotless when she gets in. 🤦‍♀️ So Silly!! Just live and be happy and be enough!! 🤗❤️

    • @Abstracted_
      @Abstracted_ Рік тому

      My Mom, who I loved and admired, really messed me up. She had a lot of rules. 1 was never use PineSol because people who used it were just trying to mask the smell of roaches. I’m 68 and still trying to fix my thinking. I’ve made a lot of progress. 😱

    • @rosalieholder154
      @rosalieholder154 Рік тому +1

      My Mom put vanilla on a sheet pan in a warm oven so ppl would think she had been baking. lmao

  • @jenniferggreer457
    @jenniferggreer457 Рік тому +145

    Along with the pinesol "hack" I had a coworker who was in her Late 50s tell me, (was early 20s then) that she would have a vacuum cleaner out, plugged in , and a bottle of pledge or other cleaner, and a sponge/towel or which ever..sitting out in a very obvious pace so that if someone dropped by in a "lazy day" she'd say "oh I was just catching up on cleaning, but I can take a break .come on in" in reality she was laying in the couch! I always thought that was funny

  • @Patti-1962
    @Patti-1962 Рік тому +168

    I have chronic health issues and live with chronic pain..... your cleaning hacks have helped me so much more than you could ever know!! Thank you!!💗💗

    • @ibosquez5238
      @ibosquez5238 Рік тому +10

      Does your state have a program where they send someone to help you do things around the house? I'm in Texas and live with chronic pain and I'm on disability but they send someone to help me with dishwashing, laundry, sweeping mopping and cooking.

    • @Patti-1962
      @Patti-1962 Рік тому +5

      @@ibosquez5238 I suffer from a long list of autoimmune diseases but since I've only worked part time, I decided not to go through the stress of trying for disability. So I think it would be harder for me to get help, unless it was physical therapy or home health. My husband will be able to retire in two years (very early, but a blessing that we can), so that will take care of it. He does most of the cleaning now, and with what I can do, we get by. I'm so glad you are able to have help!!

    • @ibosquez5238
      @ibosquez5238 Рік тому +13

      @@Patti-1962
      It's really tough to get disability in Texas but by the Grace of God I got a judge that stood up for me leaving my lawyer speechless and stupefied. He said that never happens. That's God's influence, I think. I really did not expect to get any help at all. I was so surprised.
      Edit: Anyway, I just wanted to say that God gets the credit.

    • @ibosquez5238
      @ibosquez5238 Рік тому

      @Margie Smith
      I take that for my shingles pain and it works.

    • @lovedr606
      @lovedr606 Рік тому +1

      Patti: I have Fibromyalgia and chronic pain from injuries. I agree with you that the cleaning ideas really help.

  • @loving_lioness3518
    @loving_lioness3518 Рік тому +36

    I appreciate your honesty with never cleaning the shower lol... honesty makes us all feel better about ourselves cuz we realize we're not as different from each other 🙏🙏💕💕

  • @PWatts-ff2fd
    @PWatts-ff2fd Рік тому +86

    I just love your energy and positivity!! Thank you for creating such informative, helpful, and inspirational cleaning videos!! I am a disabled veteran with chronic pain. Cleaning actually HURTS me. Your videos make it much less negative. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! ❤️👍🙏🎉❤️

    • @patriciaoldfather6377
      @patriciaoldfather6377 Рік тому +5

      Yes! Thank you so much for your service. 💕

    • @SueHawkins6816
      @SueHawkins6816 Рік тому +5

      Thank you for your service to our great country 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

    • @sweetlady6059
      @sweetlady6059 Рік тому +4

      Sorry you are in such pain! More should be done to offer you more ease to your situation! Wishing you luck in becoming more pain free

    • @traygoodie
      @traygoodie Рік тому +3

      Thank you for your service ❤️🤍💙

    • @treefrog3487
      @treefrog3487 Рік тому +3

      It hurts me too bc of severe arthritis in spine

  • @sandracid4987
    @sandracid4987 Рік тому +3

    I just really love the personality of this lady. She's complete adorable.

  • @MrsAlmaTrumble
    @MrsAlmaTrumble Рік тому +48

    Be the sunshine today in someone’s life by helping them out in some small or big way or by listening to them fully if they need it. Have a Beautiful and Blessed day and week.

  • @taylorlynn534
    @taylorlynn534 Рік тому +49

    Not sure if you have shared before, but I used the Dollar Tree squeegie to get the pet and human hair out of my area rugs and runners! Works like a DREAM.

    • @je11omo
      @je11omo Рік тому +5

      I use their squeegie on my countertops to push all water that gets on the counter tops back into my sink! It works WONDERFULLY. Only thing is, is that your sink cannot have a lip. But seriously, it works lovely.

  • @girlnextdoorgrooming
    @girlnextdoorgrooming Рік тому +315

    If you start making the boys clean their own messes in the bathroom they start getting a lot more neat and tidy. Give them a black light and set them to work.

    • @Moms1958
      @Moms1958 Рік тому +47

      Or they can sit down, there’s no medical or physical reason they have to stand to pee

    • @JesusisKing222
      @JesusisKing222 Рік тому +22

      That’s a great idea to give them the black light to use! Would definitely make it fun!

    • @nancy9478
      @nancy9478 Рік тому +14

      ​@@Moms1958 uhm, no. Where did you get that idea? Just teach them good aim.

    • @irishpixierose
      @irishpixierose Рік тому +26

      ​​@@Moms1958 absolutely agree and they can use TP to be cleaner. I had a childcare worker/sitter relayed her husband's thoughts about it. Saying the boys would be made fun of in the men's room when he uses a urinal and wipes.
      Ah, nope. There is no TP at the urinals and they can use a stall if they prefer. He should have taught them what a urinal is, how to use it and that it's perfectly normal to use a stall in the men's room.
      Manhood is much more than standing to urinate.

    • @trishgels
      @trishgels Рік тому +15

      I kept a bowl of Cheerios on the back of the toilet, that way, my stepson could toss a few in & aim for those. My daughter was so much easier. Funny story, when my she still used her own little potty, I once found her sitting there quietly, looking at a board book! I asked her what she was doing, & she said, "I'm trying to concentrate!" I then added a ½ basket on the wall at her height for a few board books

  • @lovedr606
    @lovedr606 Рік тому +8

    1. omg, the microfiber towel glass cleaning idea is so brilliant. My mirrors are so tall I couldn't get to the very top without a step stool. Kinda mad that I never thought of this before!
    2. Another thing to add to the puppy pad at the bottom of the garbage can--I add 1-2 drops of peppermint essential oil, and even if something stinky goes in the garbage, you only smell peppermint. It is helpful if you have barely anything in the bag and don't want to waste the bag taking it out to the outside can, but you don't want to smell anything when you open up the lid to put more garbage in. All you get is the Peppermint smell.

  • @justalittlebitofcrafting
    @justalittlebitofcrafting Рік тому +78

    I love it when Charlie adds commentary or does something while filming. He reminds me of my husband when he comes to dollar tree. Not as excited as me but still excited 😊

    • @shannon_w.
      @shannon_w. Рік тому +7

      Everytime I come home and my hubby knows I was at DT he rolls his eyes and questions why I buy some of the “junk” (as he calls it) that I buy, UNTIL he needs something that maybe a “normal” person wouldn’t have just laying around, but guess what???? I do!!! Guess that “junk” comes in handy sometimes now doesn’t it 😉

    • @SophieMia806
      @SophieMia806 Рік тому +6

      ​@@shannon_w. ...Lol. Do you then remind him that you bought that "junk" that he's using at the DT? Lol 😂

    • @shannon_w.
      @shannon_w. Рік тому +3

      @@SophieMia806 lol yes I do with a beaming Smile on my face 😁

    • @SophieMia806
      @SophieMia806 Рік тому +3

      @@shannon_w. ...Awesome! I love it! 😄

  • @vickirutherford5619
    @vickirutherford5619 8 місяців тому +1

    Your hug of the camera & saying u are enough won me over. I just lost my 80 year old Daddy. I felt like I’d never smile again & my phone started playing one of ur dollar tree videos. And u turned my mood around. I know u don’t kno me we have never met, but when something like this happens, u shd maybe let them know. Luv ur videos. God bless & much success to you & your thing u do on here👍👍

  • @JesFlockingFabulous
    @JesFlockingFabulous Рік тому +133

    I use the snap lid containers to store cords and chargers! 😊❤ And sometimes you can get the bonus buys of 3 for $1.25!

    • @dawnmichelle4403
      @dawnmichelle4403 Рік тому +8

      That's a great idea! My chargers are always messy.

    • @rosemarymorin6702
      @rosemarymorin6702 Рік тому +17

      LOL I use my larger prescription bottles when empty and I put in a charger and USB cord to carry in my car I love to recycle everything LOL

    • @AliP1970
      @AliP1970 Рік тому +12

      ​@@rosemarymorin6702 I reuse my medication bottles too! I take the labels off and use them for everything from a days worth of pills (for traveling), Q-Tips (They really do fit, trust the process) to keeping track of my tiny stich markers for crocheting. 🙂

    • @rosemarymorin6702
      @rosemarymorin6702 Рік тому +10

      @@AliP1970 you're so funny I do all those things also I didn't want to list everything I figured everybody would get the idea. My family thinks I'm crazy. But I don't care I don't buy anything if I don't have to. And yes I take the labels off and label with a clear wide tape and a black marker. We great minds think alike LOL

    • @stephineellerbe3526
      @stephineellerbe3526 Рік тому +8

      Anything that falls into an abyss of any of my bags. I have 3 kids so it's always helpful for crayons with sticky notes for quick drawing(or if at the doctors use the exam table paper lol, chap stick, emergency chewable Ibuprofen, stickers, dum dum lollipops (bribe pops for the ride if the mood needs to be lifted), hair ties, USB storage with tiny stapler and a couple paper clips -yeah we travel often haha
      At home uses could include seed storage, stamps (postage or kid stamps)
      All kinda of fun!

  • @rebecacabral1
    @rebecacabral1 Рік тому +9

    In Brazil we have drains on the bathroom - not only in shower area - and we do the scrubbing thing with the broom all over. It's a staple for cleaning, we learn it from early age, so it's funny for me seeing you guys raving about it 😄 We also do it in the other rooms, like living room and bedroom. We scrub with the broom/soap, then water, then squeegee. It's the most effective cleaning ever. For some kind of flooring, we buff it with dry soft rag wrapped around the squeegee. I loved seeing my porcelain floor looking like a mirror. 😍

    • @k.anderson5039
      @k.anderson5039 Рік тому

      I have always wanted this to use wet brush & squeegee the water on floor into drain. I know it gets cleaned better. I notice places in Europe also have floor drains. America also has the bathroom stalls with 1/2 inch gaps so you have no privacy so we don’t do bathrooms well. Part of me wonders if we don’t have floor drains because some people thinks it’s not modern, classy or aesthetically pleasing. It makes cleaning faster & more effective but maybe when most women didnt work they had more time to clean. Now most people women don’t have the privilege & we need all the help to clean faster & still do a good job. I notice in other countries the entire bathrooms is tiled to ceiling which is great for cleaning too. Older bathrooms are often tile up to mid wall which is so good by the toilet but now most people just pee on the wall so it’s always going to be smell & never all the way clean on porous surface

  • @shannonskiptomylife
    @shannonskiptomylife Рік тому +62

    DT has been knocking it out of the park with all the cleaning attachments. Thanks for the thorough review!

  • @fayedalton8810
    @fayedalton8810 Рік тому +23

    The hook hangers works great for bras also. ❤️

  • @seritaepperson2515
    @seritaepperson2515 Рік тому +88

    I do love these hacks!!!! The broom and the comb will be my next purchase for sure! The hook (scarf/belt) hanger also works well for aprons! Thank you Kathryn for sharing your viewers hacks! You are the best❤

    • @mommygarcia9137
      @mommygarcia9137 Рік тому +5

      I know right ! That hack was the best one !! Gonna try it !

    • @Debby614
      @Debby614 Рік тому +6

      For the trash can, I open a dollar renuzit Apple Cinnamon gel on the bottom of my kitchen trash can. This is Uber the bag. But it smells so good when you lift the bag. I don’t remember if Dollar Tree has these. I am going to check next time. I love your hack. You are the best!

    • @Debby614
      @Debby614 Рік тому +2

      Under

    • @debbiefriedt7264
      @debbiefriedt7264 Рік тому +4

      Lol, I just bought the $26 broom & dustpan from Amazon! 😂

    • @Heyheyrayeraye
      @Heyheyrayeraye Рік тому +12

      The scarf hanger is amazing for your bras too!! I don't like packing mine into drawers!

  • @krisgodfrey1479
    @krisgodfrey1479 Рік тому +3

    I began watching for Dollar Tree advice, cleaning and org hacks. I stayed for "You are enough". Bless you for sending love to everyone!!!!

  • @nicolegreen3135
    @nicolegreen3135 Рік тому +36

    Fairy bread hit it big with the popularity of the Australian based kids show, Bluey. We do it for special days like birthdays or valentines days etc. PSA - if you haven't watched Bluey - you need to! Soooo cute 😍 And you can get a glimpse of the "real" fairy bread!

    • @Gigi4LLE
      @Gigi4LLE Рік тому +2

      I love watching Bluey with my grandkids. I have found myself still watching it and they have left the room. lol 😂😂😂😂

  • @maureenmanning3576
    @maureenmanning3576 Рік тому +22

    Hi! The baby bottle brush is what I use to clean out under my dryer lint trap. Works great!

  • @kmclane12
    @kmclane12 Рік тому +12

    You are so uplifting, thank you. Some days, you are the only person that lifts me up! Blessings and Peace ❤️✝️

  • @BL3SSed-Bliss
    @BL3SSed-Bliss Рік тому +7

    I recently viewed a video where "Clutterbug" had the absolute _sweetest_ things to say about you. It was really nice to hear that you are truly as you appear to be.
    Be well.💖

  • @elh1977
    @elh1977 Рік тому +47

    I love your videos and especially the end "you are enough" My mother has always made me feel like I'm not good enough. That quote means a lot to me. Thank you!

    • @lauriefuhry6642
      @lauriefuhry6642 Рік тому +8

      Elvira... God says you are enough.

    • @denasharpe2393
      @denasharpe2393 Рік тому +5

      Did we grow up with the same mother?? 😂

    • @treefrog3487
      @treefrog3487 Рік тому +5

      Same here bc same thing happened to me. (Bad husbands did same too)

  • @valeriewilliams5013
    @valeriewilliams5013 Рік тому +37

    Hey Kathryn , I use the lock 🔒 top snack containers for my Bar Soap 🧼 in the kitchen and shower 🚿 because it seal's tight and water doesn't get in and I also use it for my Bar Soap 🧼 when I travel because of the lock 🔒 lids , the actual soap 🧼 container the lids come off , I also use to store my Deck of Playing Card's , perfect and I use for other things but I will be typing for days to list them all . Stay Bless and Safe 💯🙏🏽👩🏽‍🦳

    • @MamaJLW
      @MamaJLW Рік тому

      Brilliant!

    • @maryannjones3257
      @maryannjones3257 Рік тому

      I love the soap suggestion. I am heading out as soon as I can to get some.

  • @pamboatwright8281
    @pamboatwright8281 Рік тому +39

    Katharine, thank you for all you do for us providing these videos, especially when we get to see Charlie!

  • @burkies8273
    @burkies8273 Рік тому +47

    I actually use the puppy pads for postpartum care after I delivered my boys. Way cheaper than the actual pads at Walmart etc. Just like the hospitals!

  • @marilynmeyer6731
    @marilynmeyer6731 Рік тому +33

    Great ideas and the feeling of friendship! All done on a dime! Thank you for the smile boost today!! 😊 😁

  • @MarilynBunte
    @MarilynBunte Рік тому +1

    I don’t know how I missed this video. So many great ideas, I loved the broom cleaning in the tub and cleaning of the shower door with wash and wax. Off to the Dollar store! See you soon.

  • @lisam8044
    @lisam8044 Рік тому +17

    Im a custodian and her micro cloth on the pole we use all the time, strange but huge difference, great for stainless steel too, washing walls ...

  • @katrinahereford7532
    @katrinahereford7532 Рік тому +14

    I use a lot of your suggestions for my home. I use the snap containers for my craft supplies, making it easy to see my beads, brooches and craft items in my rolling carts. So glad Dollar Tree made the decision to boost prices. Now their products are much better quality!

  • @gwenfederman7082
    @gwenfederman7082 Рік тому +45

    You are enough Katherine! Thank you for everything that you do. This video was great.

    • @sheree5j
      @sheree5j Рік тому +4

      God Bless You Katherine, your simple affirmation caused me to burst into tears today! ❤ Didn’t realized how vulnerable I was today until that moment, you were truly what I needed!

  • @theraweggfiles
    @theraweggfiles Рік тому +3

    I am obsessed with this channel. I mean, it's amazing how creative some people are when it comes to ideas to make life easier. I am very creative myself in many areas, but it takes inspiration to get my juices flowing, and this channel gets them flowing like no one's business. Thank you all (viewers alike) for all your ideas.

  • @ednavanbaulen1437
    @ednavanbaulen1437 Рік тому +9

    Kathryn, you just make me so happy. I love your videos. Thank you for being you.

  • @cassiehood8453
    @cassiehood8453 Рік тому +6

    Im a 52 year old Aussie. Fairy bread use to be at ever birthday party in the 70s and 80s. Not so much now. People seem to be more health conscious these days. Thanks for all the tips.

  • @staciesabatino3817
    @staciesabatino3817 Рік тому +18

    Great video as alway. The last one from Mrs. Jordan my face got red as I looked at my mop bucket with the cleaner in it and also poured it in my toilet bowl. I do it all the time. I had no idea anyone else did this! Thank you all for this! My favorite part is always at the end saying you are enough. So grateful!

  • @tshaffer9681
    @tshaffer9681 Рік тому +6

    I use Dollar Tree baby blankets for my outside cats when the weather gets cooler. I put boxes on my porch, take the stuffing out of cheap bed pillows put it in the box and put a baby blankets in each box on the stuffing. Nice warm kitties for Florida winters.

  • @jenanne31
    @jenanne31 Рік тому +14

    Thank you for what you do, Kathryn! Your videos and your channel in general bring me joy. 🥰

  • @MarisolKolb
    @MarisolKolb Рік тому

    You are the best there is on UA-cam......so practical and informative......We appreciate you!!

  • @MichelleLopez-gz5fz
    @MichelleLopez-gz5fz Рік тому +15

    What a great video Kathryn! I love when the boys and Charlie join in testing the treats for us, so cute!

  • @lifetodamax
    @lifetodamax Рік тому +11

    Kathryn! You introduced me to the world of Dollar Tree content during the pandemic and it's really awesome how your channel has blown up! I can tell the different production and presentation improvements you've made that make your channel more polished, but it's still the same positive, creative, personable down to earth you. With the high angles in this video, I thought you had a drone for a minute haha. Great camera work Charlie! I love this video features hacks from viewers. Audience participation and engagement!

  • @lisapitts9518
    @lisapitts9518 Рік тому +12

    Great video! We recently moved and there aren't that many DT's. I ventured out about 20 minutes from home and found a huge DT. Another hack for a smelly trash can is to use dryer sheets.

  • @patriciafennell4242
    @patriciafennell4242 Рік тому +2

    I have never tried fairy toast but one night my grandkids spent the night. For breakfast we have they wanted toast with jelly and I did not have any jelly and I couldn't go to the store to get any. So I took a Jell-O packet and sprinkled a little bit of the powder on buttered toast and they absolutely loved it. They ask for it now every time they spend the night. Love all your ideas!

  • @Simply_Lynda
    @Simply_Lynda Рік тому +51

    Love the window/mirror hack with the microfiber on the “swifter”. I have a big glass mirror in the bathroom and I’m short so cleaning isn’t the easiest. Should be super easy now 😊
    In the garbage disposal, the little black rubber seal pops out for cleaning. I do it about once a month. It’s crazy how nasty that thing gets in just a month and I went years without knowing it came out

    • @dchall8
      @dchall8 Рік тому +3

      Mine doesn't exactly pop out. It fits into grooves in the side of the drain, but once you know that, it comes out easily.

    • @sherimowery3251
      @sherimowery3251 Рік тому

      I have been scrubbing mine attached. I will try to get it out. Thanks!

    • @sandraimboden6660
      @sandraimboden6660 Рік тому +1

      Fuller or Stanley sells a great brush for that chore. Bought mine in 1995 and use about monthly. I drizzle Dawn on it, and scrub lightly. Takes off all that gunk. Seems worst when visitors help and put cooked meats down it. I think it would smell soooo badly without it.

    • @nicholegreen8350
      @nicholegreen8350 Рік тому

      I'm going to use the fiber cloth hack on my swiffer for my patio doors and for cleaning regular doors as well.

  • @55delynn
    @55delynn Рік тому +3

    When I was in my late 20s, I had a friend who was an elderly Australian, she was married to a full blooded Cherokee. They had an acre of property, and half was a vegetable garden. She raised and sold all different colors of canaries (her nickname was "Mary Canary). At that time, my daughters were little (they are now in their 40s, and I am 68).She made your "fairy bread" she called it "tea party bread" she said they served it at tea time. She made it for my daughter's and gave them a little demitasse cup of cooled tea with it. They felt very grown up, learned to respect fancy china cups and it kept them quiet and occupied so we could visit.

  • @aliceadams560
    @aliceadams560 Рік тому +36

    A Hack: In 2021 I had a stroke in my spine. I can no longer walk and I have to wear adult diapers. My husband buys the puppy pads by the box to use under me in my bed so if I had an accident they help keep my bed dry. He also buys larger puppy pads at another store (Ollies's Bargain Outlet) to help!

    • @dg2555
      @dg2555 Рік тому +1

      That is WONDERFUL ❤

    • @shuckydarn2856
      @shuckydarn2856 Рік тому +5

      Sorry that you've suffered a stroke in your spine. Sending good vibes and live your way.
      Great tip too.

    • @shuckydarn2856
      @shuckydarn2856 Рік тому +1

      I meant love

  • @KC-gy1gh
    @KC-gy1gh Рік тому +1

    An old boss I had said when he had someone drop in unexpectedly, before opening the door, he & wife would wave a Pine Sol soaked rag around the house to make it smell like they had been cleaning. 🤣 and this was 40 yrs ago, so this hack has been around for a while. 💜Love your videos!! 💜💜

  • @JanaBama
    @JanaBama Рік тому +15

    Omg I've been using the boot trays (utility trays) for YEARS under my pets water bowls!! After nearly busting my behind and breaking an ankle slipping on water on the tile, this has been a GODSEND 😇🙏🏻 Tried towels and other absorbing options, and find that these work best! (Though, I paid between $10-$15 each 🙀🙀.. from Lowes) These also work great outside the litter boxes! Super easy to clean off 💗💗 Great ideas friends, thanks for sharing!! xo 😻😽

  • @bevsmith8085
    @bevsmith8085 Рік тому +3

    My daughter lives in Australia and we were introduced to fairy bread when we visited last year. We loved it and apparently it is usual party fare! A very inexpensive and easy treat for people of all ages.

  • @singeratheart88
    @singeratheart88 Рік тому +21

    Yes!!! I have used the shoe mat hack for years now and it works wonderfully! We now have a German Shepherd 1-year old that makes a mess with the water and it collects into the shoe mat and contains most of the mess! It's fantastic!!!

    • @elh1977
      @elh1977 Рік тому +2

      I'm glad I saw that hack because I used that pet mat and it's not good. It ended up warping up and breaking with the water.

    • @cattastroficka196
      @cattastroficka196 Рік тому

      Oh my gosh, we have two GSDs and they ARE messy drinkers! I ended up putting a bath mat under their water bowl.

  • @WaiiitWhhhat
    @WaiiitWhhhat Рік тому +28

    FYI! Puppy pads are awesome for underneath the kitchen or bathroom sink. It’s easy clean up if there are any accidental house cleaner spills. And if you have any slow leaks you will notice them wayyy faster.

    • @KathrynGaines-ty9zo
      @KathrynGaines-ty9zo Рік тому

      Wow great suggestion

    • @katesk286
      @katesk286 Рік тому

      I feel like for under the sinks a more sustainable option would be the reusable pads on Amazon. Still easy clean up and they are reusable. Albeit a bit more expensive but the cost comes down significantly when you're reusing... I also used them for my baby's when they were small and prone to spit ups.

  • @apriltatum5543
    @apriltatum5543 Рік тому +9

    Thanks for giving me some inspiration this morning 🙄. You have a lovely family and you are a joy to watch 😘

  • @meganmassey2017
    @meganmassey2017 Рік тому +2

    I usually think these dollar tree “must haves” are trash. But I loved so many of yours! Need to try!

  • @nessienightshade
    @nessienightshade Рік тому +6

    Using the broom to clean the shower worked so well, I have arthritis, so it helped out a lot 💛

  • @dzlzrd
    @dzlzrd Рік тому +8

    I have been using those snack containers with the snapping lids for my jewelry, while traveling, and they’re perfect.

  • @gailagilliland3268
    @gailagilliland3268 Рік тому +15

    Thanks for such a good dollar tree, hack video! I started writing things down and ended up having to watch a second time to make sure I got everything I wanted to buy. I have six hacks for a total of 11 items that I intend to purchase! You are my go to girl for dollar tree purchases. ❤️

  • @tiffanys4767
    @tiffanys4767 Рік тому +2

    Never seen a dollar tree this well stocked and organized. Lucky!

  • @elizabethbabilonia7046
    @elizabethbabilonia7046 Рік тому +6

    The broom trick is awesome. I've been using a broom in my bathtub for decades. You won't hurt your or break your back.

  • @sandycollins3613
    @sandycollins3613 Рік тому +2

    I've never been to a dollar tree that is as organized as the one you film at!
    I love your enthusiasm, and I learn about products and hacks from you. Thank you 👏👏👏

  • @spyduhgirl
    @spyduhgirl Рік тому +6

    Fairy bread is an Aussie birthday party staple 😍
    We love you too Kathryn! No one had told me I was enough today & I nearly teared up.

  • @Mom2anAngel1019
    @Mom2anAngel1019 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for the Fabulous with baking soda tip! It’s made my house smell so good!
    I also put Pine Sol in the toilet bowl brush holder. So every time you pull the brush out you smell the pine sol. Instead of the just the brush, then place the lid down to hold the brush until it’s down dripping after cleaning.

    • @bethmcgarvey6601
      @bethmcgarvey6601 Рік тому

      Good idea unless you have animals or kids who could get into the holder

  • @joannegeller4364
    @joannegeller4364 Рік тому +8

    I love your hints. I always shop the Dollar Tree. I bought white plastic pails that had little plastic handles on them. I cut the handles off and planted my huge aloe vera plants in them. They look like expensive planters. I wish I could send you a picture of them.

  • @hugadale
    @hugadale Рік тому +7

    When I was a little girl (in the 60s) my mom would make me the same treat she enjoyed during the great depression. Buttered bread with sugar sprinkled on top! Not as colorful as fairy bread but pretty delicious!

    • @blrville
      @blrville Рік тому +1

      Oh yes, my mama did the same thing for us.

  • @l8nightroker1
    @l8nightroker1 Рік тому +22

    Can’t wait to try the dustpan and comb hack! I have been wanting one of those brooms so bad but just couldn’t bring myself to pay that much for it.

  • @dj_alboe1360
    @dj_alboe1360 Рік тому +2

    Thank you SO MUCH for telling us about the hack for tucking in the sheets!! I have arthritis, bone spurs and torn discs in my back and I've had to have my son make my bed for me for years, because tucking in the sheets hurt too much. I had one of those plastic cutting boards, tried the hack and I can make my own bed now!! That might not seem like a big deal to an able bodied person, but for me, it means more than I can put into words.

  • @dorothyyoung8231
    @dorothyyoung8231 Рік тому +9

    Ditto on using a broom to clean the tub. I use a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and Dawn. Works great.

  • @anhapril
    @anhapril Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the shout outs to the viewers that give ideas. You are the best!❤❤

  • @michaelp9707
    @michaelp9707 Рік тому +12

    My favorite one is The Dustpan/comb hack ill be doing that one👍.Waxing shower 🚿 doors is great as well just dont spill any on the tub floor 😬.I have used hot candle wax to seal high moisture bathroom seam areas,so wax is great for spots where toughness is not as important.

  • @janjan8262
    @janjan8262 Рік тому +4

    We always did the Pine Sol trick when I was in the Navy. A couple of drops in the corners of the room. We always got excellent marks on cleaning inspections!

  • @willcook6967
    @willcook6967 Рік тому +7

    I never thought my idea would show up in video! Very cool.

  • @pingpong1265
    @pingpong1265 Рік тому +6

    I love your energy for your videos! All of your videos are so motivational. I always get in a cleaning mood after viewing!

  • @frostwalker3202
    @frostwalker3202 Рік тому +8

    I can personally recommend the hack using a boot/shoe mats for pet food and water. We also use a puppy pad liner on it so that clean up is easy. Wouldn't recommend doing that if you have actual puppies in the house or small dog that's housetrained but we have cats and works wonders!

  • @amylou5559
    @amylou5559 4 місяці тому

    You are a treasure to Dollar Tree and Me. Even though your store is a mess it is well stocked. I'll watch you again. Thank you

  • @kigeerdink6662
    @kigeerdink6662 Рік тому +5

    Great video, one of my favourite little tricks is to use the cutting mats in the kitchen section to hold up my long thigh high boots with a socket or ankle length stocking over the top to prevent spiders from surprising you by being inside your boots.
    As an Aussie, Fairy bread was very common for birthday parties and using either a cookie cutter or sandwich cutter you could shape them into fairy wings and sometimes mixing chocolate sprinkles with the rainbow sprinkles makes it tastes even better.

  • @loveangel94
    @loveangel94 Рік тому +3

    I enjoyed this video!! My Mother passed away almost 8 yrs ago. She saved my baby bottle brush and I it for cleaning 💜

  • @rsunamita8667
    @rsunamita8667 Рік тому +6

    I like your enthusiasm in showing all those hacks. It makes me try all of them

  • @abaigealduda3241
    @abaigealduda3241 Рік тому +30

    For the little containers with snap closures: I do a lot of events during the year, and that size is perfect for packing business-card sized items. Much better than rubber bands.

  • @tinamcclure7984
    @tinamcclure7984 Рік тому +6

    When I was in juvie back in the 80s they used a broom to clean the bathroom floors. Yes I was a problem child lol. Thank you for all your tips. And you are enough too. Oh on that broom and dustpan hack I would e6000 and 2 combs so it went across the entire dustpan.

    • @dchall8
      @dchall8 Рік тому +1

      PERFECT application for E6000!

  • @kimmeeks6766
    @kimmeeks6766 10 місяців тому +1

    @doitonadime Kathryn, I love your sweet smile, your voice and your energetic personality. You encourage and inspire so many of us. Thank you for your content.

  • @carriquilts218
    @carriquilts218 Рік тому +7

    I pour a splash of pine sol in the base of my toilet scrubber keeper! Not only does it help with any smells and disinfects it long term... It also smells great for days!

  • @sanjaniramkissoon5327
    @sanjaniramkissoon5327 Рік тому +6

    You always have great hacks. Love your enthusiasm ❤ Every time I have to clean my house I’ll watch one of your videos for inspiration and get me in the mood to clean 😊

  • @kirstiekoschnick8433
    @kirstiekoschnick8433 Рік тому +11

    My husband is Dutch and they have a snack using chocolate sprinkles and buttered bread called Hagelslag. So simple but fun for kids.

  • @isabelgarland
    @isabelgarland Рік тому +6

    Loving your cleaning and organizing videos Kathryn! I use the little snap containers to organize small tools and I have them stacked one on top of the other in a basket in my laundry room.

  • @tiabeaniesemotionalsupportdmon

    My mom’s place is right on the Intracoastal Waterway and the entire back of the house that faces the water are huge, long panes of glass… she has a heck of a time getting them clean (and she is of retirement age, so probably not the best thing for her to be climbing the ladder to wash those windows). I’m going to tell her about that window/mirror washing hack!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!♥️🥰

  • @betsypeavey6686
    @betsypeavey6686 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for another great video! Dollar Tree has ANOTHER new attachment for the broom handle. It's a rubber-bristle one.

    • @dchall8
      @dchall8 Рік тому +1

      I believe the rubber bristles are for cleaning pet hair out of rugs/carpet. Some of the newer Shark vacuum cleaners come with two rollers. One has a fabric wiper and the other has silicone blades for pet hair. It's the best vacuum cleaner I've ever had - including Dyson.

  • @janetwoolard279
    @janetwoolard279 Рік тому +8

    I have to try the microfiber glass cleaning hack! Looks great for the out of reach parts. Thanks for your ideas and positivity ❤

  • @shannonyeates1359
    @shannonyeates1359 Рік тому +3

    Yes! Aussie fairy bread is very popular at kids party’s. Mix it up with other sugary toppings. My favourite is jelly mix, collect the rainbow 🌈

  • @soniaalvarado5372
    @soniaalvarado5372 Рік тому +38

    The fairy snack reminds me of something that we'd do as kids. When we didn't have sweet bread from the Mexican bakery, we'd slice French bread (a type of sandwich roll from the Mexican bakery) or another similar bread, slice it in half, spread butter and sprinkle sugar on top, and put it in the oven until it all melted and just slightly browned. As I recall, it was pretty tasty.

    • @MrLEGO-gy4xf
      @MrLEGO-gy4xf Рік тому

      Are you taking about capirotadas?

    • @soniaalvarado5372
      @soniaalvarado5372 Рік тому +3

      @@MrLEGO-gy4xf that’s another dish! ❤️ Mom would make it for Lent.

    • @rebeccarendle3706
      @rebeccarendle3706 Рік тому +2

      The Dutch eat sprinkles and hard slabs of chocolate on bread for breakfast.

    • @debbnano
      @debbnano Рік тому +8

      Also did this with cinnamon and sugar then pop in the oven

    • @patriciaoldfather6377
      @patriciaoldfather6377 Рік тому +5

      We buttered a slice of white bread on one side, sprinkled it with cinnamon and sugar, then grilled/toasted it in the skillet.
      At my aunt's house, we prepared it the same, but just popped it in the microwave for few seconds until the butter melted with the cinnamon and sugar. It was soft, warm, and buttery.
      Both ways are so good! 😋

  • @trishgels
    @trishgels Рік тому +1

    I love DT small containers for my craft supplies! I keep tiny mirrors, crystals, little gems of varying sizes, etc. I keep them upside down in drawers so I can see what's inside, vs right side up w/labels. If I can see what's in them, I'm more apt to use
    w/e, as I visually skip past labels & choose what I see. I also love mini canisters to display on shelves. I found little glass containers in the shape of the plastic DT cookie jars. They come full of tiny diamonds. So, I took those our, & filled them w/different sizes of pearls. Just adorable!