Julie, The Effortless Girl, is from a small (teeny tiny) community in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The Effortless Girl was born out of a desire to challenge herself to find accessible, unique lifestyle ideas with cost savings in mind. LEARN MORE >
Merriest of Christmases!
Christmas Day is here. I hope every person that has read my blog or even heard the words Effortless Girl this year has the best Christmas Day. It’s easy to get caught up in the flying wrapping paper and the insane bustle of the season – but today marks the culmination of all of that craziness. It is the day to pause and take a…
Christmas Cookie Puzzles – It’s Fun to Play with Food!
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…
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,…
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…
Transition Thanksgiving To Christmas on Rising!
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;…
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…
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…
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…
Healthy Halloween Treats – Effortless Girl on Charlotte Parent.Com
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…
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…
