So today is a bit random. I have stumbled upon two different tips that I completely love so I thought I should pass them along. They just don’t exactly go together! Inexpensive Rugs From Ikea If you have taken a trip to Ikea recently, then you have probably seen these $4 rugs that they carry. They come in different color combinations and I discovered that they are great for the car. My car isn’t too terribly old, so I am happy to keep it clean as long as possible. I bought two of these. After folding them under just a bit, they work great on the floor of the backseat in front of the kiddos. 
The crazy thing is that by the end of the week they are filthy. I didn’t realize how much dirt they were bringing in all of the time. Although we have car mats, these sure do make a lot of sense for us right now. I pull them out of the car once a week, shake in the lawn, and the toss in the washer. Now here is where you need to listen up! I consider myself a relatively intelligent individual, but went it comes to doing the laundry . . . something doesn’t quite connect. Let’s just say that if you ever come for a visit, you don’t want me doing your laundry. So in keeping with my tradition, I accidently washed these with other items the first time they went in the wash. DON’T DO THAT! I was picking lint from my children’s clothes for hours. Definitely wash separately the first time {although you all probably already knew that!} 
Easy Way To Carry Cupcakes I am one happy mama! I have put off buying a cupcake carrier {you know the ones that are about 12 inches high and you see them everywhere}. They are fantastic, but I don’t have the room to store one. I am so glad I held out as my sister is a genius. She recently purchased store bought cupcakes in these plastic containers. She washed them out and now we have these great carriers to use that take up far less room. So if you need to take them to a party or to school, it is so much easier. 
They hold 12 cupcakes. Two of them came in handy for my daughter’s preschool party. I like that they have very high lids so you can decorate them as much as you want or even put cupcake toppers in them and they would still fit. 
If you have been around for a while, then you know I love a great cupcake! Now I have a way to take them here and there and I didn’t have to buy one of those giant carriers. I love the little things that make life easier! Have you stumbled upon any little trick lately?? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. On another note, my dear friend Michelle from Ten June let me dream big with her Genie Series. What a fun post. Head on over to Ten June to see what I would wish for if the sky were the limit! 
Those are great tips Courtney! Isn't it amazing how dirty the back seat gets in a weeks time?
Who doesn't want to go for inexpensive things? You'll be able to save more money and have more things to buy.
Great ideas and I am a cupcake maker!! I need that cupcake holder! and I could use new rugs, too! Geez my list is big! 🙂
Great tips Courtney! Love when you can repurpose something. I do have cupcake carriers, but mine are not as big as most on the market and if the insert is taken out you can carry anything. I use them all the time for carrying meals for the volleyball team.
Awesome ideas! 🙂 and the rug in the car idea! LOVE IT!
Love these tips!!
I too have saved a cupcake holder form a store and have used it multiple times already!! 🙂
I'll have to invest in some of those rugs, or go to a thrift and get some, the next time we wash the car floor!
Thanks!! 🙂
Love the cupcake idea!!! So smart and easy to do! 🙂
Um duh why didn't I think of reusing a store bought cupcake container LOL I am one of those people storing a GIGANTIC and annoying cupcake carrier in my cabinet!
Paula
Those are both great ideas. I totally agree that there is NO room for a giant cupcake holder that will be used once a month at best. Brilliant!!
Oh great idea! I love how you said you "accidentally" threw them in with other clothes. Sometimes I go shopping and
accidentally buy more things than I should (:
You smart cookie, you! Thanks for the shout out! I loved your guest post, I think every one of my readers wants to share that ocean-front house with you, me included! xo
Great tips! I have one of those rugs in my garage and one in our pantry! So inexpensive! I've never tried to wash it- but the garage one really needs it! Those cupcake holders might also store Christmas ornaments well- not sure of the size??
Both ideas are genius! I would have never thought to use those Ikea rugs as floor mats! So smart.
Thanks for that quick tips. It will help us alot. You have a very great ideas.
I just wanna share that a while ago i saw an old tradition of rugs from a gallery and it is so surprising that the rug is 175 years of age now. Anyway, I love your inexpensive rugs. Thank you for sharing it.