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 >
Simple Fall Harvest Table Decor
The fall harvest season is upon us! With the upcoming holiday season just around the corner, keeping budgets tight is a good idea. I’m going to make this post short and to the point. Yes, you can have beautiful and unique autumn table decor without spending a fortune. This idea is useful because it transitions well into Thanksgiving and would be…
Back to School DIY
The big day is less than one week away or you may already be waking up early to catch the bus – it’s Back to School season for students everywhere! Back to School is a great time to buy all new supplies but those costs can add up quickly and let’s face it, sometimes the dollars aren’t readily available to…
Back to School: DIY Bulletin Boards
I have to be organized. Call me OCD or a neat freak, but I need order in my life and especially around my desk. Even though I love my phone, nothing replaces a calendar that I can glance at or a post-it stuck up on the bulletin board about something important I shouldn’t forget. Bulletin boards can be made for…
Easy July 4th Tips & Last Minute Tricks!
The 4th of July is here! I’m loving the long weekend and all the festivities that surround the holiday. I’ve already seen fireworks and been to outdoor cook-outs and it isn’t even the big day. So if you’re a little behind or stumped for your 4th celebration (because it’s already been done), check out the video and how-to’s below for…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Sunday is Mother’s Day. Mothers are special people. I think it takes a special person to be willing to bear the pain of child birth, sometimes numerous times, and then bear the trials and tribulations of raising their children. In this crazy world we live in with so many horrible influences, it must be a sometimes excruciating task. Good mothers…
Easter Fun – Peeps Tic Tac Toe
I’m a sucker for an easy game. With Easter coming up you just might need a fast dual task to tide over hungry and antsy kids (or adults) that’s a snack and a game – bring on the Post-It and Peeps Tic Tac Toe. This is a super easy game that everyone will like. Peeps Tic Tac Toe I call…
Vegetables Taste Good – Eat (with) Your Carrots!
Okay the title seems a tad deceiving. It’s a quick and effortless (really) Easter preview… Hippity Hoppity Carrot tableware. Simple orange paper napkins and green plastic cutlery make edible carrot tableware. Celebrate spring while paying homage to the Easter bunny. The carrots take minutes to assemble and are super fun for guests and kids. In fact, use that free labor…
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Treats!
St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon. I like green and I like mint, so it is a good day for me. My great grandmother was Irish, I am a testament to this because my natural hair color is dark auburn and my sister is a ginger. I decided to make a two-for dessert that uses one green ingredient two ways.…
Homemade Leprechaun Chips!
Holiday themed treats are often sugary and fattening. I’m not complaining, but it is sometimes nice to be celebratory and healthy at the same time. Chips are a staple of most parties. They’re also greasy, salty, and go straight to the thighs. Instead of the ordinary party fare, make simple chips that are healthy and delicious and not so fatty.…
Effortless Valentine’s Day Tips!
Monday on WCCB Rising we had a Valentine’s Day party – for less!!! You don’t have to spend tons of time or money to show some love for Valentine’s! Check out the photos and video below for some easy and time saving ideas and effortless Valentine’s Day Tips! Happy Valentine’s Day @derekjamestv Chocolate Strawberry Pops Serve some…
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