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 >
Chocolate Heart Pops
This Valentine’s weekend make a twist on the standard chocolate dipped strawberries – Chocolate Heart Pops. (Not that anything is wrong with regular chocolate dipped strawberries…..) You can create Easy Valentine’s Pops shaped like Chocolate Hearts that are heart shaped and chocolate that I think are actually easier to dip and make than dipping the entire berry. Let’s get started!…
DIY Ice Globes
In honor of the freezing winter we are currently trapped in, I decided to capitalize on the cold temperatures to make a really cool winter project. Winter is perfect for candlelight. I think candlelight is soothing and gives everything a beautiful, warm glow. This winter’s weather is perfect for making DIY Ice Globes. I love using ice globes in he…
Easy Christmas Trees
I love Christmas but I’m getting to the point in the season that if it isn’t easy, I’m not interested. Thus, Easy Christmas Trees are my jam. I love an elegant Christmas dinner centerpiece, but I don’t love the hefty price tag. So with my dad as my construction coach, we made unique Christmas trees decor from Plaster of Paris.…
Edible Acorns – They’re Effortless!
Need a super fast autumn food idea for parties or gatherings? How about a four ingredient, four step recipe that is adorable and effortless? Try Edible Acorns – They’re Effortless! Kids love to eat them and adults think they are a creative party treat. They will be the most popular item on the menu for a minimal investment. You’ll need one…
Back to School: Easy Dry Erase Boards
It’s time to go back to school. I had a love hate relationship with Back to School season. It’s filled with so much promise and anticipation and yet so much responsibility and homework. This week we’ll show you simple and really, really inexpensive ways to ease some of the stress – on you and on the budget with simple Back…
DIY Tassel Necklaces
Tassels are all the rage. From jewelry adornments to key chain and shoes, clothes and handbags – tassels are the it accessory of the moment. You can easily create your own tassel to jazz up an outfit. Today we’re making DIY Tassel Necklaces that are simple and cost less to make. Customize your necklace with your favorite colors and you…
DIY Summer Shoes!
It’s summer, it’s hot, and you don’t want fussy on your feet….Soooo, we’ve got super easy DIY Summer Shoes for less than $12! Craft simple and adorable shoes with discount store materials that are light and cool for the season and very on trend. Pom pom balls and garnish are the rage of summer and these shoes won’t disappoint. Check…
Party Naked (Cakes)
My title may be a bit misleading…actually I’m talking about the a super easy version of a party favorite – Naked Cakes! Now that wedding season is in full swing, bridal showers would be a perfect place to debut this cake. Naked cakes are cakes with frosting in between the layers but not entirely on the outside of the cake. Naked…
Effortless Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad is my favorite lunch food. I could almost eat it every day without getting sick of it. To avoid the possible monotony, I mix up the recipe each time. Using combinations of fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs, and fats allows control of the nutrition content and tailors the flavor to suit whatever you like. It’s the perfect summer picnic…
Summer’s Best Lemonade!
Lemonade is one of my favorite summer treats. I love the touch of sweet combined with that pucker up tart lemon flavor. Homemade lemonade is also more healthy than soda or other sugary drinks. The recipe today is inspired by lemonade with fresh herbs served for my wedding shower and it was delicious. This lemonade is simple to make. If…
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