DIY Projects

Christmas Cookie Puzzles – It’s Fun to Play with Food!

December 17, 2015

Cookies are a staple of the Holidays. I think they should be a staple of any diet because I love them and they are delicious. Baking cookies is fun because they are versatile – especially during the holiday season. The colors, shapes, and flavors vary so much. Some intricately decorated cookies are little delicious works of art. One of my…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Transition Thanksgiving To Christmas on Rising!

December 1, 2015

I know it’s late, I know…..For the past 12 days I’ve been as sick as I’ve ever been (in my life), and I’m still not better yet. There is a vicious respiratory virus going around, so wash your hands, wash your hands, and run, don’t walk away from sick people. I don’t even care who I offend at this point;…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Thanksgiving Leftovers – Twice as Nice!

November 25, 2015

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…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Effortless Thanksgiving on WCCB Rising!

November 17, 2015

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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Flavored Butter for Thanksgiving on Charlotte Parent

November 10, 2015

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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Healthy Halloween Treats – Effortless Girl on Charlotte Parent.Com

October 27, 2015

Ah Halloween, the night for kids and adults to dress up in costumes and run around the neighborhood getting buckets of free candy. Halloween is the dream holiday for every sweet tooth and a nightmare for some parents. Negotiating with children (or rationalizing with yourself) about how much candy to eat in one sitting can be brutal with so many…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Halloween for Less on Rising!

October 26, 2015

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…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

All Things Fall on Rising!

October 7, 2015

Happy Fall Y’all! Fall is my favorite season so I say that lots! This morning on Charlotte’s WCCB Rising we celebrated fall the Effortless Girl way. We covered everything from snacks to power tool pumpkins – all for less (of course!). Everything on the table was under $15 and parents can enlist the kids for some extra fun child labor.…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Get Ready for Christmas (for less) with Charlotte Parent!

October 1, 2015

This week The Effortless Girl Column on Charlotte Parent featured an easy Christmas gift. You’re probably thinking why now? Yep, it’s early, but why stress later when you can get a jump now? I’m one of those … those women (or men) that get extremely excited about Christmas. I love the meaning of the day, the goodwill, the celebratory vibe, the food, and…

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Easy Autumn Apples – Effortless Girl on Charlotte Parent

September 9, 2015

Now that Labor Day weekend is over, it’s appropriate to say Happy Fall Y’all! I started writing a column for Charlotte Parent online. My first post was today! Charlotte Parent is a go-to guide for all things parenting from tips to things to do and a hefty sprinkling of parenting advice also. The website is all new and a definite…