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DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Valentine’s Day Ideas

It’s February already – that means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!  On Monday’s WCCB Rising we threw an Effortless Girl early Valentine’s Day celebration.   From simple crafts for the kids to DIY cards and recycled decor – everything on the table came in at an affordable $22!  Spread a little love for less this year and follow…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Baby Shower Tips

Baby A is on the way!  On Wednesday’s WCCB Rising we SURPRISED the show’s executive producer Amelia with an on-air baby shower to celebrate the upcoming birth of Baby A!  A whole team of people planned and schemed to pull off the surprise – and boy oh boy was I nervous that the surprise would be kept.  In the end,…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Last Minute Christmas Ideas

Yikes!  Only 5 days until Christmas!  So, Last Minute Christmas Ideas help save the day during this hectic time of year.  On Monday morning’s WCCB Rising, all things Christmas-y for those last minute preparations were on the menu.  We discussed everything from DIY gifts to table decor and gift wrapping for free!  Whoa!  Check out the photos and the video…
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DIY Decor

Thanksgiving Table Decor

Thanksgiving is almost here!  The race is on to finalize the menu, shop, and set the table.  Simplify the day just a bit by making your Thanksgiving table decor now – in fact your children can create most of today’s items for you.  Part of celebrating the holidays is sitting around a beautiful table with your loved ones.  However beautiful…
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DIY Decor

Effortless Thanksgiving Tips

It was an Effortless Thanksgiving celebration on Wednesday morning’s WCCB Rising!  We talked about all sorts of Thanksgiving party tips to get you ready for the big day.  It’s coming up quickly so the preparation is underway – but you don’t have to shell out lots of money or even do that much extra work.  Repurpose fall/Halloween decor and pull items…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Easy Thanksgiving Snack – Pilgrim Pops!

Now it’s November – let the holidays begin!  Welcome to the Thanksgiving season!  Pilgrim Pops make a great Thanksgiving snack for kids and adults.  The cost investment is between $7-8 for 24 pops.  The time investment is about 30 minutes from start to a clean kitchen – a minimal investment for both time and money.  Easy Peasy – Let’s get started!…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Fall Y’all – Simple Fall Decor for Less

Happy Fall Y’all!  It was an Effortless Girl fall celebration on Wednesday morning on WCCB Rising!  Now that fall is in full swing, you’ve gotta use some of the season’s gorgeous harvest to decorate your home.  We decked out pumpkins with lots of bling and sparkle, made simple napkin rings with items from your house, and collected materials from the…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Simple Fall Harvest Table Decor

The fall harvest season is upon us!  With the upcoming holiday season just around the corner, keeping budgets tight is a good idea.  I’m going to make this post short and to the point.  Yes, you can have beautiful and unique autumn table decor without spending a fortune.  This idea is useful because it transitions well into Thanksgiving and would be…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Back to School DIY

The big day is less than one week away or you may already be waking up early to catch the bus – it’s Back to School season for students everywhere!  Back to School is a great time to buy all new supplies but those costs can add up quickly and let’s face it, sometimes the dollars aren’t readily available to…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Back to School: DIY Bulletin Boards

I have to be organized.  Call me OCD or a neat freak, but I need order in my life and especially around my desk.  Even though I love my phone, nothing replaces a calendar that I can glance at or a post-it stuck up on the bulletin board about something important I shouldn’t forget.  Bulletin boards can be made for…
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