Woohooo! So excited! Just a few more days and “I love thrifting” day will be here. Check out this cute shirt Rashon had made this year! So I will be easy to find – just look for the green shirt with “I love thrifting” plastered all over it! I scouted out some thrift stores yesterday […]
4th of July inspiration
So remember on my June goals list I was supposed to make a new wreath – preferably a patriotic themed one? Well, it is July 2nd and it is not going to happen. In fact, I really hoped to do a FEW patriotic projects, but time has gotten away from me. The last two weeks […]
Friday Frugal Finds: 99¢/yard fabric, yard sale dresses, and more!
Every Friday I share my frugal or thrifty finds for the week or sometimes some kind of family fun activity we did. Today I have some fun frugal finds! I stopped by my parking lot yard sale that is at a local antique store. Come shop with me on I love thrifting day and we […]
Beach inspired art {Sea Shell art}
As many of you head to the beach in the next few weeks for vacation, make sure to bring home some décor for your house! In the form of shells, star fish, sand dollars, sand and more! It can serve double purpose as memories/souvenirs from your trip AND frugal décor for your home! I have […]
Haven 2012 recap + 10 things I learned about blogging
So if you didn’t know I attended a blogging conference last week here in Atlanta. (Sorry if I bombarded you on facebook and twitter, it was just so exciting for me. Hope some of you found it interesting as well.) Honestly I have had a hard time putting into words my experience there – it […]
Friday Frugal Finds
I am at my second day of Haven conference today and absolutely LOVING it! If you want to follow along, I am sharing photos/updates on my facebook page and tweeting even more short quotes and info from sessions on twitter too. I am completely inspired, overwhelmed, and excited all at the same time! Loving some […]
DIY jewelry made with Mod Podge
I don’t know if you have ever worked with Mod Podge before but it is some amazing stuff! I don’t think I have ever used it, but that is definitely going to change! So if you have never used it and not sure how, hang on, cause I found it super easy and SUPER FUN! […]
Corn salsa w/ fresh corn, cilantro, and spicy ranch dressing
I have a yummy recipe to share with you today. I am watching The Next Food Network Star as I work on this post so I got all descriptive in my title on my picture! If any of you have a Publix grocery store near you and shop there (they have amazing customer service and […]
Friday Frugal Finds: matching lamps, Christmas decor , and more!
Yay, for finds to show you this week! 2 weeks ago I was stranded at home over the weekend without a working vehicle so I didn’t get to shop any yard sales. But I made up for it last week! First off, I was having yard sale withdrawal so I decided to stop at Value […]
$20 flea market dresser re-do
I am so excited to share the first furniture re-do on my blog today! It is actually not MY first piece to do – I have done a coffee table, toy chest, and another dresser, but this is the first official piece I am sharing here with before/after pictures. I bought this dresser for $20 […]