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Easy St. Patrick’s Day Treats!

March 14, 2016

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.…

DIY Projects

Homemade Leprechaun Chips!

March 8, 2016

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.…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Effortless Valentine’s Day Tips!

February 9, 2016

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…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Valentine’s Day Gifts for $1

February 8, 2016

I love getting a Valentine. As a kid, I LOVED the little Valentine’s cards we exchanged at school – especially the ones with the lollipop attached. It’s always nice getting a small present on Valentine’s Day. You can make easy Valentine’s for a teacher or special friend and spend $1 or less. It takes very little effort to give a…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Easy Superbowl Party Tips!

February 4, 2016

Ain’t no party like an Effortless Girl Superbowl Party! Tuesday morning on WCCB Rising, we talked all things football and Super Bowl-ish that were easy on the wallet and Super Bowl simple to make! From decor to snacks these easy Superbowl party tips will keep you from being party sacked for sure…..Check out the photos and video below! Go Panthers!…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Super Bowl Party Decor for Less

January 31, 2016

The Super Bowl is next weekend. Super Bowl parties can be pricey, but not necessarily. You can throw a Super fun Super Bowl party for less with just a little creativity and a few minutes! Because I’m from the Carolinas, the Carolina Panthers are the team I want to win so my party is Panther themed. Let’s get started! Go…

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, DIY Projects

Christmas Cookie Puzzles – It’s Fun to Play with Food!

December 17, 2015

Cookies are a staple of the Holidays. I think they should be a staple of any diet because I love them and they are delicious. Baking cookies is fun because they are versatile – especially during the holiday season. The colors, shapes, and flavors vary so much. Some intricately decorated cookies are little delicious works of art. One of my…

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…

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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 >