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 >
Rhinestone Cowgirl – Business on the Top, Party on the Bottom
Several years ago I needed a formal gown for an event. I decided to go to a dress boutique in Charlotte on the same day as a scheduled meeting for work to accomplish two things in one day. My mom came along to help find the perfect gown. For the business meeting I wore dress slacks and a cardigan set,…
Effortless Back to School – WCCB Style!
This morning I presented all things Effortless when it comes to Back to School for less on WCCB Rising. Everything on the table cost less than $20 – so it’s a bargain for your budget. Also Back to Schoolers can make and personalize the items themselves – so it’s a savings for your time (and stress)! Check out the video…
Back to School Blues – Denim Style!
School starts for many people this week. Whoa! It was move-in weekend at a university near where I live and the traffic was pandemonium. I had the misfortune of running errands in several stores, sigh. Amid the congestion in the check out lines and store shelves that were nearly empty, I thought there had to be a better way. So…
Weekend Roundup….and a Preview of Things to Come!
I know it’s Tuesday so technically this post should be yesterday – but I’ve been out of town. Yesterday I was at the doctor. MS needs constant maintenance, oy vey, very constant maintenance. I’m lucky that my doctor is amazing, he listens, and he isn’t even kind of surprised by what I tell him. It is a huge plus that…
Kale or Collard or Lettuce Wraps
Wraps are a summer go-to for a quick meal. Anything you like (or imagine) can go in a wrap. I think they’re easier to eat than a sandwich because the filling is better contained in the wrap. However, I’m not a huge fan of the overlapping pieces of tortilla at the seams of the wrap that I always peel off…
Party Like It’s 1995!
I hope y’all had a great weekend. Mine started slowly as I was sick Friday and ate only chicken soup until Saturday morning. My high school reunion was Saturday night so I needed to feel better in a hurry. Sometimes with MS, I feel like I’m always tired and catching up. I digress. Anyway, the reunion was stellar thanks to my friend…
Edible “Flower” Arrangements
I love cupcakes and I love flowers. If I had to choose, I think I would choose cupcakes. However the marrying of the two together is my favorite. A while back I made cupcake flower arrangements for a yummy pick-me-up for a friend. It was the best of two worlds in my book. They are easy and can be done…
Wedding Shower Part II: The How-To
This is a followup to the surprise wedding shower post from yesterday. Our shower theme is rustic elegance. You may recycle old/used items for cost savings and sentimental wow factor. The entire shower can be held for less than $50 with a 20 person guest list so it is affordable for all budgets. Let’s get started with the Happily Ever…
It’s an Effortless Girl Wedding Surprise Shower on Rising!
This morning was full of surprises! We threw an Effortless Girl wedding shower for WCCB’s Kaitlin Cody this morning on WCCB Rising. Kaitlin is getting married very soon and well wishes are in order. The shower followed the typical Effortless Girl theme – low cost and easy effort, but still with a major dose of WOW! We also want to congratulate…
Sterno S’mores (and more) – A July 4th Celebration on WCCB!
It’s almost the Fourth of July! Fireworks, Cook Outs, and Parades – Let’s get ready to party! This morning we threw an Effortless Girl independence celebration on WCCB Rising. For under $30 you can have a patriotic bash from the decorations to the food – without spending all day in the kitchen. Check out the highlight of this effortless party (drum…
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