DIY Decor

Wedding Shower Part II: The How-To

July 24, 2015

This is a followup to the surprise wedding shower post from yesterday. Our shower theme is rustic elegance. You may recycle old/used items for cost savings and sentimental wow factor. The entire shower can be held for less than $50 with a 20 person guest list so it is affordable for all budgets. Let’s get started with the Happily Ever…

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It’s an Effortless Girl Wedding Surprise Shower on Rising!

July 22, 2015

This morning was full of surprises! We threw an Effortless Girl wedding shower for WCCB’s Kaitlin Cody this morning on WCCB Rising. Kaitlin is getting married very soon and well wishes are in order. The shower followed the typical Effortless Girl theme – low cost and easy effort, but still with a major dose of WOW! We also want to congratulate…

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Sterno S’mores (and more) – A July 4th Celebration on WCCB!

July 2, 2015

It’s almost the Fourth of July! Fireworks, Cook Outs, and Parades – Let’s get ready to party! This morning we threw an Effortless Girl independence celebration on WCCB Rising. For under $30 you can have a patriotic bash from the decorations to the food – without spending all day in the kitchen. Check out the highlight of this effortless party (drum…

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July 4th Bunting for Less than $1!

June 30, 2015

This is going to be quick, quick to write and quick to make. July 4th is coming up in a few days. Planning a get together is time consuming and pricey. Decorations are the last thing you need to stress. Your gathering doesn’t have to be super fancy to be super great, so make some red, white, and blue bunting…

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Graduation Grub – Food for a Perfect Graduation Party

May 18, 2015

Graduation party food doesn’t have to be expensive or take time. I like short preparations and easy cleanups, don’t you? Let me help you. These party snacks will take you under 15 minutes and you don’t have to turn on the oven (if you don’t want to). Here we go… Easy Party Snacks I’ll start with the easiest one. I…

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It’s a Graduation Party!

May 14, 2015

It was an Effortless Girl graduation party today on WCCB Rising! For under thirty dollars, you can host a party from start to finish for the special graduate in your life. Celebrate new beginnings with yummy treats and fun party favors that you can craft in no time. Below is the segment and bear with me, I will post tutorials for…

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Effortless At Home Spring Break!

April 1, 2015

It’s the time for spring break. If you aren’t a college student, it may be challenging to fill the week with something other than television – what is there to do at home for a whole week? This morning WCCB Rising featured an Effortless Girl segment with all things spring break! Take a minute to relax and send the kids outside to…

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Effortless Playroom Cleanup

March 30, 2015

Playing can get messy! Between markers, paint, glitter, glue, and bubbles (and don’t forget the drinks and snacks); there is always the potential for huge messes. Make life easier for yourself once the inevitable call for help comes by placing a quick paper towel roll near the play area. Using this method, in seconds you can mount the roll out…

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Effortless Easter on WCCB Rising!

March 24, 2015

Monday morning just became a little sweeter today on Charlotte’s WCCB Rising with Easter ideas from Effortless Girl. The segment featured simple and special ways to celebrate the season without breaking the bank. Go gluten free and omega 3 rich with yummy recipes – plus learn to make sweet treats for the little bunnies in your life. Check out the…

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Little Bit of Green

March 13, 2015

Thanks to Mehgan Kelly from Little Bit of Green for the Effortless Girl mention. Meghan wrote about how to start and indoor winter garden and used Effortless Girl as her inspiration. Be sure and check out her super piece here. I copied it also below…Thanks Meghan! littlebitofgreen.com Indoor Winter Garden – By Meghan Kelly Your green thumbs may be…