Holidays

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Baby, Baby, Baby (Shower)!

My sister B. is having a baby, soon.  Yesterday we held a baby shower in honor of my newest nephew.  Last week I didn’t blog much because I was obsessed with all things baby shower so here is the recap.  The theme of the shower was movie party premiere because it is the first party to celebrate the premier of…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Valentine’s Day for $2-$5 on WJHL!

Valentine’s Day is Saturday.  Regardless of what you think about the day – everybody’s gotta eat.  So this week Effortless Girl was featured in a Valentine’s Day segment for WJHL News.  Watch as Julie shares treats with anchor Kylie McGivern that are simple and super affordable.  If you’re behind in the Valentine’s game, this is the segment for you!  Don’t forget…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Super Bowl Goodies for Less on WCCB

Charlotte’s WCCB News Rising hosted The Effortless Girl Friday morning for a segment to share Super Bowl Goodies for Less!  It was so much fun to talk about the big game day and party ideas to keep the kids busy while watching the Super Bowl.  Have a super fun game day and please share with Effortless Girl your Super Bowl ideas…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Do you want to build a snowman? If you haven’t heard that line recently, you might be living under a rock.  It is from Disney’s Frozen, a movie about the escapades of an ice princess, and is one of the most popular animated movies ever made.  Since we are in the depths of winter and building a snowman speaks to…
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Holidays

Hope Springs Eternal…Happy New Year!

Every new year’s eve I feel a combination of anxious and hopeful.  I am excited and nervous at the same time for what’s to come.  Yes, the night is just another night, but one that marks a whole new year.  Each year is another proverbial chance to right the wrongs of the one before, to do those things we said…
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DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Effortless Girl on Christmas Eve’s WCCB News Rising

Watch Effortless Girl on the Christmas Eve edition of Charlotte’s WCCB News Rising!  We joined Terrance Bates for a super fun segment featuring fast and simple Santa treats for adults and kids alike!  Thanks to Raeshika and the entire WCCB crew for a great morning!   News Rising Preparing for the segment The display Checking my list twice Santa Sleds Melting…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Simply Sparkling Ornaments!

As silly as it sounds sparkling Christmas trees make the season bright and more festive.  I love, love the different lights during the holidays and anything that sparkles.  A twinkling Christmas tree just feels like home and is calming to look at against the dark night.  Despite the beautiful finished product, decorating the tree can be a real pain.  Fragile…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

O Christmas Trees – Make them Fast at Home!

Tis the season for Christmas Trees!  I am fortunate to live in a place that Christmas Trees are the major export crop.  There are so many ways to decorate a tree – you can have ornaments and lights in every shape, color, and size.  As a big fan of the holiday season, I like having several trees around my house.…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

The Perfect Holiday Centerpiece for Less!

Create the perfect centerpiece in minutes for your holiday table for almost no cost!  Check out Julie’s appearance on Charlotte’s WCCB News Rising for an easy how-to in no time.  You may vary your centerpiece size and material list depending on your table and what outdoor elements are available to you.  A beautiful and time saving table is just around the corner!…
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DIY Decor, Holidays

Use What You Have: Crafting a Simple Centerpiece

I love having people over for dinner, lunch, holidays, movies – I like being in a group with people I love.  I think my favorite part is eating and laughing with my friends.  It is also fun to plan the menu and set a table that is interesting or pretty.  Creating a centerpiece for different occasions without breaking the bank…
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