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~spreading the love with christmas leftovers~

January 08, 2025 / BY Okio B Designs
I was packing away the Christmas decorations last weekend and realized this Dollar Tree bottle brush tree works just as well for Valentine's Day as it does for Christmas.  It's like two holidays for the price of one!Likewise for this Target bow candle-holder that I upcycled using a tutorial found on Instagram.  I've never been a bow-wearing girl, but I do love them for my home decor.And, yes - I've decided to keep my blog going...

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~happy 4th of july~

July 04, 2024 / BY Okio B Designs
Wishing everyone a safe and happy July 4th!Jeanine  ...

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~don't skip the sunscreen~

June 25, 2024 / BY Okio B Designs
Please, please, whatever you do, don't forget the sunscreen this summer.My dad - who is half Irish and half Cuban - just had skin cancer removed from one of his arms.  I had a pre-skin cancer blotch removed from my own arm 5 years ago.  So to say I'm taking SPF seriously this summer would be an understatement.  Even if you have melanated skin: you. need.  sunscreen.  Now go get some!Getting off my soapbox now.JeanineLink...

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~diy 4th of july~

June 24, 2024 / BY Okio B Designs
 It's hard to believe the 4th of July is next week.  I mean, didn't June just start yesterday?!I didn't have enough time to actually DIY this year, but I'm sharing some old familiar favorites from previous years.  I still display the faux flashcards I made a couple of years ago, and this Target gumball machine still houses the red/white/blue decorations from last year.New this year: adding a variety of flags to this vintage Stanley thermos. ...

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~sale alert~

May 09, 2024 / BY Okio B Designs
Some sale alerts that recently hit my inbox:Converse - 25% off select styles using code MAYTREAT (ends 5/14 at 2:59 a.m. EST);Wacoal - Free shipping on all orders (no code needed), BOGO 50% on lounge pajamas through 5/13;JCPenney - 30% off OPI Nail Polish, ends 5/12;Kohl's - 30% off when you use your card for Mother's Day, ends 5/12;Old Navy - $20 cami dresses, ends 5/16.Happy shopping!Jeanine ...

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~beauty booty spotted at dollar tree~

May 09, 2024 / BY Okio B Designs
 Have you been to Dollar Tree lately?  I can't believe all of the new beauty products they have - and they're all still just $1.25.I'm sure you've heard that they will be raising their prices again.  They already have some items for $3 and $5, but so far their beauty offerings have remained at $1.25.  I grabbed a few of these masks as a pre-Mother's Day treat to myself.  The strawberry one smells divine!Mr. Bubble...

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