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 >
Valentine’s Day Gifts for $1
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…
Easy Superbowl Party Tips!
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!…
Super Bowl Party Decor for Less
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…
Merriest of Christmases!
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…
Christmas Cookie Puzzles – It’s Fun to Play with Food!
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…
Effortless Christmas Tips!
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,…
Simple Present Wrapping for Less!
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…
Transition Thanksgiving To Christmas on Rising!
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;…
Thanksgiving Leftovers – Twice as Nice!
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…
Effortless Thanksgiving on WCCB Rising!
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…
