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Rhinestone Cowgirl – Business on the Top, Party on the Bottom

August 20, 2015

Several years ago I needed a formal gown for an event. I decided to go to a dress boutique in Charlotte on the same day as a scheduled meeting for work to accomplish two things in one day. My mom came along to help find the perfect gown. For the business meeting I wore dress slacks and a cardigan set,…

Holidays

Effortless Back to School – WCCB Style!

August 19, 2015

This morning I presented all things Effortless when it comes to Back to School for less on WCCB Rising. Everything on the table cost less than $20 – so it’s a bargain for your budget. Also Back to Schoolers can make and personalize the items themselves – so it’s a savings for your time (and stress)! Check out the video…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Back to School Blues – Denim Style!

August 16, 2015

School starts for many people this week. Whoa! It was move-in weekend at a university near where I live and the traffic was pandemonium. I had the misfortune of running errands in several stores, sigh. Amid the congestion in the check out lines and store shelves that were nearly empty, I thought there had to be a better way. So…

Holidays

Weekend Roundup….and a Preview of Things to Come!

August 11, 2015

I know it’s Tuesday so technically this post should be yesterday – but I’ve been out of town. Yesterday I was at the doctor. MS needs constant maintenance, oy vey, very constant maintenance. I’m lucky that my doctor is amazing, he listens, and he isn’t even kind of surprised by what I tell him. It is a huge plus that…

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DIY Projects

Kale or Collard or Lettuce Wraps

August 6, 2015

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…

Holidays

Party Like It’s 1995!

August 3, 2015

I hope y’all had a great weekend. Mine started slowly as I was sick Friday and ate only chicken soup until Saturday morning. My high school reunion was Saturday night so I needed to feel better in a hurry. Sometimes with MS, I feel like I’m always tired and catching up. I digress. Anyway, the reunion was stellar thanks to my friend…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects

Edible “Flower” Arrangements

July 30, 2015

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…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

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…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

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…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

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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