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DIY Projects

The Perfect Tart

Everyone knows I’m a Maison Kayser groupie.  And no, before your wheels start turning, I was not compensated to write this post.  I was invited for a lesson on tart making with Maison Kayser USA’s executive pastry chef Nicolas Chevrieux.  He’s the real deal, he separates the chefs from the cooks, men from the boys, the legits versus the posers –…
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DIY Projects

Kale or Collard or Lettuce Wraps

Wraps are a summer go-to for a quick meal.  Anything you like (or imagine) can go in a wrap.  I think they’re easier to eat than a sandwich because the filling is better contained in the wrap.  However, I’m not a huge fan of the overlapping pieces of tortilla at the seams of the wrap that I always peel off…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Edible “Flower” Arrangements

I love cupcakes and I love flowers.  If I had to choose, I think I would choose cupcakes.  However the marrying of the two together is my favorite.  A while back I made cupcake flower arrangements for a yummy pick-me-up for a friend.  It was the best of two worlds in my book.  They are easy and can be done…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Wedding Shower Part II: The How-To

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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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

It’s a Graduation Party!

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 Girl on Care.Com

Check out Effortless Girl on Care.com!  Care.com and Victoria Georgoff featured Effortless Girl’s Sorbet Recipe in their awesome article 7 Gluten-Free Ice Cream Recipes for Kids .  Children that have gluten allergies or intolerance deserve treats too!  Care.com gives plenty of summery options to make sure kids of all ages enjoy yummy ice cream.  Thanks Victoria and Care.com! Photo Courtesy of Care.com
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DIY Projects, Holidays

Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

Some people wait until the last minute to do holiday shopping.  It’s okay because sometimes you get really great sale pricing that way.  Or it isn’t okay because of the anxiety from furiously shopping for last minute gifts.  Mother’s Day is a holiday that can easily be done last minute but with great gifts no matter when they’re purchased or…
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