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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Super Bowl Party Decor for Less

The Super Bowl is next weekend.  Super Bowl parties can be pricey, but not necessarily.  You can throw a Super fun Super Bowl party for less with just a  little creativity and a few minutes!  Because I’m from the Carolinas, the Carolina Panthers are the team I want to win so my party is Panther themed.  Let’s get started! Go…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Effortless Christmas Tips!

Monday morning was just like Christmas on WCCB Rising!  All things effortless and Christmasy were on the agenda so you can  be ready for the big day without splashing out lots of cash!  We talked about effortless centerpieces, present wrapping for less, and how to use it all to transition right to New Year’s Eve (can you believe it already,…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Simple Present Wrapping for Less!

I love kraft paper.  I like the simplicity of its look and the versatility to dress it up or down and using a theme or not.  I mostly like that you can get kraft paper for free at your local supermarket.  Ask for paper bags and there you go.  I collect the bags and wrap gifts in them.  For Christmas…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Thanksgiving Leftovers – Twice as Nice!

I’m not going to wax poetic about Thanksgiving leftovers.  I’m the sneaky one rummaging through the refrigerator after everyone goes to bed for a Turkey Sandwich on left over bread smothered in cranberry sauce.  That’s how I roll.  Thanksgiving leftovers are the BEST!  Sometimes there aren’t enough days to finish the remainder of the feast.  SO…..make a leftover buffet complete…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Effortless Thanksgiving on WCCB Rising!

It was an Effortless Girl Thanksgiving celebration this morning on Charlotte’s WCCB Rising.  Everything from table decor to Thanksgiving snacks was “on the table.”  Thanksgiving doesn’t have to cost a turkey leg to be fabulous and fun.  The segment came in for under $30 total and the ideas take minutes to complete.  Send the kids outside to look for fall…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Flavored Butter for Thanksgiving on Charlotte Parent

It’s time to get into Thanksgiving mode!  The house full of relatives, the smell of pumpkin pie, and post turkey naps are just around the corner.  Add something extra to the table this year with not so much effort.  Today, Charlotte Parent featured Effortless Girl and how to make homemade flavored butters!  Butter makes recipes delicious.  I’m talking about the…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Halloween for Less on Rising!

We had an Effortless Girl Halloween Party this morning on WCCB Rising.  Everything from costumes to food to decor was on the table (literally) and everything was less than $20!  Julie and Derek wore costumes for kids or adults that are easy and in the $2 range…so check out the video below for all the details for an Effortless Girl…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Inexpensive Halloween Decor – Minute Mummy Candle Holders

A friend of mine posted an article to Facebook today that said Halloween is a $ 7 Billion industry – Billion with a B.  Yikes….now that is scary.  We’re spending that much money on Halloween?  Halloween?  (Sigh) Anyway for those of us that don’t line our costumes with solid gold and diamonds, Halloween can still be pretty great without spending…
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