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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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Simple Strawberry Pie

It’s berry pickin’ season y’all!  The south is ripe with fields of strawberries ready for the picking!  I have picked berries since I was a very little girl, so I consider myself a professional.  Strawberries are good to pick because they’re a larger berry and easier to grab and pull.  I love sampling a few along the way too.  There…
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Effortless At Home Spring Break!

It’s the time for spring break.  If you aren’t a college student, it may be challenging to fill the week with something other than television – what is there to do at home for a whole week?  This morning WCCB Rising featured an Effortless Girl segment with all things spring break!  Take a minute to relax and send the kids outside to…
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Effortless Easter on WCCB Rising!

Monday morning just became a little sweeter today on Charlotte’s WCCB Rising with Easter ideas from Effortless Girl.   The segment featured simple and special ways to celebrate the season without breaking the bank.  Go gluten free and omega 3 rich with yummy recipes – plus learn to make sweet treats for the little bunnies in your life.  Check out the…
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“Grow” an Easy Easter Dessert!

Need an extra special, lower calorie/fat/carbs spring dessert that the whole family will LOVE?  Try spring carrot “gardens” with chocolate cookie and pudding “earth” and grow candy carrots!  The dessert assembles in minutes and the recipe allows you to control your ingredients and nutrition content.  This dessert can be made gluten free and lower sugar by using gluten-free cookies and…
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Saint Patty’s Pops!

Need an easy, low cost St. Patrick’s Day treat for a school party (or to eat)?  Marshmallow pops are simple and economical and pack a major taste punch.  I know I do these pops for every holiday, but they are versatile and delicious.  The time commitment is minimal and the cost per pop is about 7 cents – so why…
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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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An Easy Saturday Snack

I love being an aunt.  My nephew Bryce is a teenager now.  That makes me feel old.  I was there when he was born, wow, maybe I am old.  Anyway, Bryce wants to be a chef when he grows up.  He is constantly cooking and baking things that are delicious.  I’m not saying that because we’re related.  His food is…
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Edible Valentine’s Roses – Delicious & Good for You!

Okay…this is the last Valentine’s post.  This healthy is a healthy and easy appetizer for those with sugar and chocolate overload or someone counting calories.  It is also super easy and super fast and uses only three ingredients.  Who doesn’t like fresh, edible roses? Happy Valentine’s Day The ingredients are simple – grape tomatoes, asparagus, and cheese.  I used block…
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