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 >
Candy Pumpkin DIY
I mostly like Halloween for the candy. When I was little my Aunt Carolyn handed out giant candy bars and Tootsie Roll Lollipops to her trick-or-treaters. She was everyone’s favorite house in my community. I thought it would be fun to create a twist on the typical trick-or-treat candy bowl that is socially distanced and everyone can get their own…
Plastic Straw DIY
In an effort to squeeze out every last bit of summer before the pumpkin and holiday onslaught (which I love by the way), today’s project is a colorful and fun end of summer Plastic Straw DIY. We’ll be using plastic straws to repurpose old picture frames or pieces of chalkboard for dry erase boards and memo boards. I can never…
DIY Paint Stamping
Today’s project is simple and perfect for summer – DIY Paint Stamping! This paint stamping technique creates beautiful artwork, cloth napkins, or tea towels – actually you could use it on all sorts of surfaces. It makes unique items to use in your home decor but you could also make an excellent hostess or housewarming gift since we are in…
Rainbow Rice
Today’s idea makes an easy and perfect DIY project for kids. We’re making Rainbow Rice! Rainbow rice comes together in a matter of minutes and makes a fun toy to hide things in or just put your hands in for a little stress relief. It’s a great sensory tool for kids also. Rainbow rice makes the best candle holder too…
DIY Beauty Treatments
I’m a sucker for a good beauty treatment. The quarantine has kept me out of my routine and I have the hair, skin, and nail blahs. My skin (especially hands) and hair dry out and feel icky. I prefer products and treatments that are more natural because I’m not sure how I feel about applying so many chemicals on my…
Easy Easter Eggs
Hippity, Hoppity, Easter is on its way! Easter Eggs are a huge part of Easter festivities. Today’s DIY project is a twist on the standard plastic egg. We’re making Easy Easter Eggs from yarn. These eggs make beautiful table decor and even may double as decorative baskets. The cost is about 50 cents per egg and they are simple to…
DIY Quarantine Idea – Paper Flowers
We’re all at home, well we should be….my sister and her husband are physicians in a hospital with COVID cases and they have a newborn at home. Please stay at home so they and other doctors around the world can stay safe. Baby M and I thank you! Ok, no more COVID talk for a minute – so here’s an…
DIY Quarantine Ideas – Paper Wreaths!
You’re stuck at home, bored, frazzled, and probably eating too much…. aren’t we all? Here’s an idea to keep you occupied that’s likely free because you already have the materials inside your home, which is nice since most of us can’t leave. I saw a version of the paper wreath at a high-end home decorating boutique. It was versatile both…
St. Patrick’s Snacks
Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up and green and gold rule the retail aisles – so it’s time to geared up for your green party! Holiday themed party treats are often sugary and fattening. Now that swim suit preparation season is in full swing, it is important to be celebratory and a little healthy at the same time. Chips are…
DIY Cleaning Products
I hate chemicals. Walking down the cleaning aisle in the supermarket or discount store makes me hold my breath. Everything smells so strong and frankly gross. The mix of hundreds of different chemicals down that one tiny aisle is dizzying (literally). Are these chemicals really necessary to beat household grime? Isn’t it ironic to introduce another chemical into your household…
