You might recall our announcement back in late January that Laura and I were teaming up to participate in the Family Dollar Home Makeover Challenge. We are competing against 9 other bloggers for some serious bragging rights as the #FamilyDollarHomeMakeover champs. The competition is sure to be tough, but we’re feeling pretty confident about our makeover. The time has finally come to reveal our Family Dollar Teen Girl Bedroom Makeover. Disclosure: We received compensation and P&G products in order to participate in the challenge, but all opinions are mine alone.
My niece Maddie’s older sister, Becca, recently had a room makeover of her own, and Maddie has since been using her sisters old hand-me-downs. Grandma Laura and I were so excited to have an opportunity to go shopping at our local Family Dollar and give Maddie a new bedroom that she can truly enjoy and be proud of.
The Family Dollar Home Makeover Challenge
As all challenges should be challenging, this room makeover had some pretty strict guidelines that we had to follow. Our room makeover budget was set at just $50, and all shopping had to be done at Family Dollar. Luckily for us, Family Dollar recently had a 25% off home decor sale which allowed us to buy a whole lot more with our 50 bucks!
The Before Picture
This room was in serious need of a makeover. The old hand-me-down bedding was really showing it’s wear with several rips. Additional lighting was also much needed to brighten up this room.
The Cleanup
One of the challenges we faced when making over Maddie’s bedroom was the cleanup involved. Like most thirteen year old girls, Maddie isn’t as tidy as we might like her to be. So before we brought in the new bedding and accessories for the room, a some serious elbow grease went into cleaning up her room. Lucky for us, Family Dollar had great savings on many P&G brand products like Mr. Clean Multi-Surface Spray and Bounty 2 Huge Rolls for quicker cleanup. We also picked up a Febreeze Set & Refresh Sleep Serenity Bedside Diffuser, in the Moonlight Lavender scent, to help Maddie get a relaxing and peaceful sleep.
Our Teen Girl Bedroom Makeover Up Close
Maddie got so excited when we spotted this pink and zebra print complete bedding ensemble at Family Dollar. It came complete with bed skirt, queen size comforter, 2 standard size pillow shams, and 3 decorative pillows. It was an amazing find, and having the included pillows and bed skirt made our job a whole lot easier. The satin fabric and ruffle details are exactly what a girly girl like Maddie Jane would love.
These little round stick-on mirrors are probably my favorite feature in this room. The before sale price of these mirrors was just $3 per pack, and we used 2 packs to achieve this look above the bed. It’s something a little different and has the funk factor needed for a teen bedroom.
Take a look at the accessories we found up close. The black and white lamp was an absolute steal with a before sale price of only $12! The girls liked it so much that we had to go back to Family Dollar and pick up a second lamp for Becca’s bedroom. We couldn’t resist the $3 flameless candle that went so perfectly with everything else. With the drying effects of the cold winter weather, a zebra print lotion dispenser seemed like the perfect thing for the bedside table. It was another fab $3 find. The plaque pretty much sums up teenagers in general. Gosh they’re expensive at this age! I also need to mention that the little stick on gems we added to the clear votive cup was something we already had stashed away in our craft room. Other than that, everything you see in these pictures came from Family Dollar. Are you impressed yet? We sure hope so, because we need your votes!
What room in your house could use a makeover?
Please Vote for us!
You might recall my mention back in January that we would soon be begging for your votes. Well let the begging begin! Now through March 1, 2014 you can head on over to the Family Dollar web site and vote for your favorite room makeover. The competition is stiff, but Laura and I hope that you will vote for our makeover and help us get the win. Thank you very much in advance for your vote!
Please vote for Angela and Laura’s (About A Mom) Teen Girl Bedroom Makeover in the Family Dollar Home Makeover Challenge! AND enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win daily for a $50 Family Dollar Gift Card an iPad Air, so you can do your own room makeover! When you head over to vote… The makeover images are rotating, so if you don’t see our makeover please refresh the page. To vote for Angela and Laura just register for the sweepstakes then click on the image of our makeover and submit the sweepstakes form! Be sure to share to Facebook or Twitter when you are done. Thanks so much!
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— About a Mom (@aboutamom) February 9, 2014
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In addition to the great sweepstakes over at Family Dollar, we have our very own giveaway for you here on About A Mom. Enter to win the great P&G products we used for our bedroom makeover and more! Giveaway is open to U.S. residents, ages 18+ and ends on March 1, 2014 at 11:59pm EST.
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Febreze Bedside Diffuser
Sample of Gain Flings
Bottle of Dawn Ultra – Escape Series
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Jessica Fortner says
February 9, 2014 at 12:48 PMI’d like to make my kitchen over.
Aly Mashrah says
February 9, 2014 at 1:06 PMI’d like to makeover our kitchen, it’s a hot mess! Good luck!!!
Jenn says
February 9, 2014 at 7:41 PMI need to make over my kitchen too…and my bathroom! I seriously need to do some updating!
erica delay says
February 9, 2014 at 1:48 PMthe bedrooms
Dawn Lopez says
February 9, 2014 at 2:07 PMAwww, I just LOVE your room makeover. It’s so pretty! Wishing I had a girl’s room to decorate 😉
michele kenion says
February 9, 2014 at 2:11 PMGreat job,you have my vote!
jenny at dapperhouse says
February 9, 2014 at 2:17 PMI was waiting to see this post!! SO FUN! and I love what you did for so CHEAP!!! amazing.
Scott @ SahmReviews.com says
February 9, 2014 at 3:10 PMAs a parent of two pre-teen girls, this gives me some great ideas!
Debbie Jackson says
February 9, 2014 at 3:19 PMWe need to make over the bathroom.
Benjamin Kendall says
February 9, 2014 at 3:58 PMmy whole apartment actually, but to pick just one…. the living room
tracey barfield says
February 9, 2014 at 4:10 PMHaving to redo my bathroom so I could really use this, it would speed up the process been working on bathroom since December having to do as money comes in thanks
Dominique says
February 9, 2014 at 4:26 PMI voted for you! What a beautiful makeover! You did great! I’d love to makeover my whole house, luckily we are moving soon, so hopefully I can start fresh!`
Christina says
February 9, 2014 at 5:08 PMI would love to make over our master bath
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
February 9, 2014 at 5:15 PMWowza, the room now looks totally different!! We are going to be switching Angeline from her room to my office at her request…I need a total remodel LOL!
Cheryl Abdelnour says
February 9, 2014 at 5:19 PMI would like to redo the kitchen.
Pamela j says
February 9, 2014 at 5:33 PMI’m thinking the bedroom, or the bathroom, or the living room…
Angie Agerter says
February 9, 2014 at 5:41 PMWithout a doubt, our kitchen – it needs major TLC
Carrie Phelps says
February 9, 2014 at 6:15 PMI voted for you & also retweeted! Good luck. I would love to makeover my bedroom.
latanya says
February 9, 2014 at 6:56 PMmy living room
melissa says
February 9, 2014 at 7:02 PMYour room makeover looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer says
February 9, 2014 at 7:21 PMI LOVE what you did!!! That pink and black room is so pretty! I love those mirror decorations, too.
Jessie C. says
February 9, 2014 at 7:26 PMI would like to makeover our living room
Melanie Roberts says
February 9, 2014 at 8:19 PMI would love a bathroom makeover.. Love your new room, the black and white accessories are awesome… great find
Rachel says
February 9, 2014 at 9:30 PMI love how it turned out. And I never would have thought you could do a bedroom makeover at Family Dollar.
Colleen says
February 9, 2014 at 9:38 PMGood luck in our makeover contest.
Janice Cooper says
February 9, 2014 at 9:48 PMDefinitely the living room
Julie Cutshaw says
February 9, 2014 at 9:53 PMI’d love to make over our spare quest room thanks
Kathleen says
February 9, 2014 at 9:55 PMI love that lamp. I saw the same one at our Family Dollar and really want to get it.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
February 9, 2014 at 10:30 PMLove the bed sheets and comforter and matching accessories!
Heather Hayes Panjon says
February 9, 2014 at 10:55 PMI’d Like To Makeover My Bathroom
Raijean says
February 9, 2014 at 11:21 PMThis room makes me wish I had a girl!!
Jennifer T. says
February 9, 2014 at 11:54 PMMy guest bedroom and bath could use a makeover.
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Mickey Coutts says
February 10, 2014 at 12:39 AMGreat job! It definitely looks more “teen” now. 🙂 (p.s. it looks like at least one entrant went WAY over $50??)
Good luck! 🙂
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
February 10, 2014 at 1:13 AMLOVE all of the black & white accents — what a perfect room for a teen girl!
Marina says
February 10, 2014 at 7:22 AMI love those stick on mirrors. Great makeover. All the best!!
Madonna says
February 10, 2014 at 11:56 AMI would love to make over my kitchen. It needs a complete facelift.
Cynthia R says
February 10, 2014 at 3:18 PMI would like to make over my living room.
Gina H. says
February 10, 2014 at 5:37 PMMy bedroom.
Darlene Jones-Nelson says
February 11, 2014 at 10:52 AMMy bedroom and bathroom needs a makeover.
Tamara B. says
February 11, 2014 at 8:35 PMI would like to make over my daughter’s bedroom
Betty Barnhart Lockhart says
February 11, 2014 at 8:44 PMmy bathroom needs a makeover
Terra Heck says
February 12, 2014 at 5:38 AMI’d like to makeover my kitchen. It needs done badly. Thanks.
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Theresa Wilson says
February 12, 2014 at 10:03 AMWould love to make over my kitchen or laundry room. They’re in dire need.
Rebecca Parsons says
February 12, 2014 at 12:54 PMMy kitchen is the center of the house and it is in serious needs of some TLC!
Michelle C says
February 12, 2014 at 7:42 PMMy kitchen needs to be freshened up. I would love new rugs and dishtowels. Thanks for the chance to win!
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patricia luthe says
February 13, 2014 at 11:56 PMmy bathroom just put new tub,toliet and sink it needs more detailed decor
Brandy Wilmoth says
February 14, 2014 at 1:45 AMI would really like to reorganize and update my laundry room
Courtnie says
February 15, 2014 at 9:37 PMI need to make over my bedroom.
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February 17, 2014 at 12:26 PMMy bedroom needs a makeover badly. I’ve had the same furniture and bedding for years!
beth says
February 17, 2014 at 2:10 PMId like to makeover my kitchen
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
February 17, 2014 at 3:35 PMI’d love to makeover the master bedroom.
BTW, love your room makeover!
ashley cabell says
February 17, 2014 at 3:48 PMI need to makeover my bedroom and living room! Thanks for the giveaway!
Seyma Shabbir says
February 17, 2014 at 9:20 PMI would love t makeover the kitchen!
shirley says
February 17, 2014 at 9:30 PMReally like to make over our teen girl’s room.
Lisa L says
February 17, 2014 at 9:36 PMAll the rooms but my kitchen first.
Linda Meyers-Gabbard says
February 17, 2014 at 10:17 PMThe bathroom needs a major overhaul.
Theresa M says
February 18, 2014 at 12:31 AMMy bathroom really needs a makeover for sure.
Sharon Rooney says
February 18, 2014 at 7:01 AMI would like to make over my bathroom.
Amy Orvin says
February 18, 2014 at 10:29 AMI’d like to makeover my bedroom.
Madelyn says
February 18, 2014 at 11:30 AMI need to makeover my bedroom. It is such a cluttered mess!
Teresa Chapman says
February 21, 2014 at 12:04 AMI would definitely start with my kitchen, it need a lot of work
Virginia Rowell says
February 21, 2014 at 3:37 AMThe main room in my house that needs a makeover would be the den.
Dawn Monroe says
February 21, 2014 at 8:09 AMWe are going to be empty nesters soon and want to get rid of the kiddy looking bathroom.
Cassandra Eastman says
February 22, 2014 at 9:50 PMI’d love to makeover our bathrooms!
Marti Tabora says
February 23, 2014 at 9:38 AMI would like to makeover my bathroom, it really needs a little face lift. Thank you for the chance.
Allison Downes says
February 23, 2014 at 4:09 PMI would like to makeover the living room. Thank you for the chance to win this!
Anita says
February 23, 2014 at 10:04 PMI would love to make over my master bedroom. I’d want to keep the same furniture but would love to add some pops of color and maybe rearrange some things.
Linda Madden says
February 23, 2014 at 10:10 PMI would like to makeover my kitchen.
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February 24, 2014 at 12:55 AMI would like to makeover my guest room.
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March 1, 2014 at 6:53 PMI would love to make over our bathroom!
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March 1, 2014 at 7:06 PMmy bedroom needs a makeover too
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March 1, 2014 at 10:53 PMi would like to makeover my bedroom