Memorial Day Front Porch Makeover

This post brought to you by Dollar General. All opinions are 100% mine.

I normally don’t decorate my front porch for every little holiday, but with Memorial Day fast-approaching, I thought I could do a fun little red, white, and blue makeover then use it again for the 4th of July. The best part? This makeover cost me $50. WOOT!

And everything was found at Dollar General (don’t you love one-stop shopping?). Well I’m so happy to announce that I’m a new ambassador for Dollar General and couldn’t be more excited… mostly because I love to show you guys how to nest for less and prove that you can decorate on a budget.

One of my favorite scores from my shopping trip were these red flowered outdoor pillows for $8 each.

Sitting next to them on our end table is a little red, white and blue flower arrangement. I added a little flag to it for $1.

And now my favorite… the mesh wreath. I couldn’t believe Dollar General had this for $10, but I decided to add a little something extra to it for Memorial Day so I grabbed a little 4×6 clear frame for $1.

Inside the frame I placed this little printable I made…

Just right click on the file and save to your desktop.
Print and trim to size (4×6 inches).

So yeah, $10 plus $1 frame. Not too shabby.
I just used a bunch of hot glue to keep the frame in place.

I also grabbed a blue flower pot for $6 and filled it with some patriotic flowers and another $1 flag.

Outdoor pillows: $16
Flower pot: $6
Mesh wreath: $10
Clear photo frame: $1 2 Flags: $2
Patriotic flower arrangement: $5
Red, white and blue flowers: $10

TOTAL $50.
For Memorial Day and 4th of July… woot!

I had a great time shopping at Dollar General and can’t wait to see what projects this next year brings as an Ambassador. Just a couple things I wanted to show you that I totally LOVED at my local store…

1. Plastic dinnerware, drinkware, platters, and more!
2. TONS of barbecue supplies, even grills and charcoal
3. Cute party supplies… umm hello adorable colorful chevron!
4. Adorable little lamp shades
5. Lots of organizational supplies
6. Photo frames and wall art
7. Hot dog holders and hamburger baskets. Perfect for summer cookouts!
8. Fun garden and outdoor decor

So if you’re looking for affordable craft supplies, check out Dollar General!

Comments

Kelly @ View Along the Way says

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I can’t believe you got all that stuff at Dollar General! It turned out so beautiful!
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  Thanks so much Kelly!!
Beth@Unskinny Boppy says

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LOVE the wording on that printable. Ain’t that the truth!? Pinning!
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  Thanks Beth!
Jennifer Black says

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I never think to go there, but looks like they have great stuff!
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  I was surprised how much gardening and home decor stuff they had. And you know I love a bargain 🙂
Chelsea @ two twenty one says

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Looks awesome! I love the printable you added to the already festive wreath. And the pillows on the chairs are the perfect touch!
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  Thanks Chelsea!
Megan says

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WOW! This all looks great! Can’t wait to go to the Dollar General!
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  Thanks Megan!
Karen Marchetto says

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I shop at the Dollar General Store in High Ridge. I find a lot of non foods items that are so inexpensive compared to other stores. Great storage ideas there too.
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  Love the organizational items! They had some adorable polka dot bins that I need to snag!
Carrie MkgLemonade says

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Looks great, Erin! So patriotic!
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  Thanks Carrie 😉
Roeshel says

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So festive! We host a July 4th family picnic every year. Definitely checking out the festive patriotic decor (and will likely walk out with that and more!) Thanks for sharing, Erin!
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  Thanks Roeshel!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

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So festive – all that’s missing are the Memorial Day margaritas!!
Kelly
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  Woot!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

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Amazing that all of that came from Dollar General! It’s so beautiful and welcoming.
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  Thanks so much Karah!
Sue says

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Okay, I have never been in there bit I am going tonight! Those pillows are exactly what I have been looking for to put on my bench on the porch. I had no idea they had this kind of stuff. I love that blue pot too…

Sue
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  Thanks Sue! They also had an adorable red, white and blue flowered one but I wanted two. Cute stuff!