Holidays

Merriest of Christmases!

December 25, 2015

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…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Effortless Christmas Tips!

December 16, 2015

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,…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Simple Present Wrapping for Less!

December 9, 2015

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…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Transition Thanksgiving To Christmas on Rising!

December 1, 2015

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;…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Thanksgiving Leftovers – Twice as Nice!

November 25, 2015

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…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Effortless Thanksgiving on WCCB Rising!

November 17, 2015

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…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Halloween for Less on Rising!

October 26, 2015

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…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Inexpensive Halloween Decor – Minute Mummy Candle Holders

October 24, 2015

A friend of mine posted an article to Facebook today that said Halloween is a $ 7 Billion industry – Billion with a B. Yikes….now that is scary. We’re spending that much money on Halloween? Halloween? (Sigh) Anyway for those of us that don’t line our costumes with solid gold and diamonds, Halloween can still be pretty great without spending…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Easy Pumpkin Carving – With Power Tools!

October 13, 2015

‘Tis the season for all things pumpkin. Pumpkin spice, pumpkin bread, pumpkin lattes … you get the idea, fall means pumpkins are everywhere. I love fall and pumpkins, so I’m okay with the overload. Jack-O’-Lanterns and fall displays are super fun for families to create and then watch the light glowing later. I’m not the world’s best artist, so I’m not down with intricately…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

All Things Fall on Rising!

October 7, 2015

Happy Fall Y’all! Fall is my favorite season so I say that lots! This morning on Charlotte’s WCCB Rising we celebrated fall the Effortless Girl way. We covered everything from snacks to power tool pumpkins – all for less (of course!). Everything on the table was under $15 and parents can enlist the kids for some extra fun child labor.…