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I am so excited guys! I just discovered this awesome program by Jingit to help you earn money for your school and make money for yourself! This program is so awesome I just had to share it! When you go shopping for your weekly groceries you can now buy the things you are already planning to buy but now you can ALSO make money for you and your school! They offer bonus Box Top for Education that … [Read more...]
I have been asked this question the most since I started hosting and attending Twitter Parties. I do not want any of you to feel like it is only for the elite or tech savvy. You can play too! Why do Companies do Twitter Parties? Companies host twitter parties to get their name, new products, cause awareness, deals, and other important information in the spotlight. This is a way that they can … [Read more...]
You know the ugly door knobs I am talking about. Even though our house was built in the 2004 it looks like it was built in the nineties. We have brass everywhere. Since we are in the middle of our home improvements I decided to update the whole house. Now that we have a new color and fresh paint up on the walls and doors the brass looks even worse. It stands out like a sore thumb. So those … [Read more...]
Yes you can do it! I have seen the self adhesive flooring on the design shows. they make it look so easy. But since it is TV I really thought it could not be that easy. But when I saw the price of the materials I decided it was worth a shot. The room that I wanted to tackle first was the bathroom. Here is the horrible linoleum that was there. It was coming up on the sides and raised … [Read more...]
These are super easy and fun! I did these for my daughter's Justin Bieber party. These can be done with any colors so they would be a hit on any occasion. The kids can do these because they are so easy! You need: Marshmellows Kabob sticks or cake pop sticks (found in baking section at Walmart) Cup of cold water Colored cupcake sprinkles ( do a bowl for each color) Easy steps: 1. … [Read more...]
As you may know I am doing a kitchen makeover on a budget! So far I have done the counter tops , cabinets, backsplash and more is on the way! This week I wanted a simple and quick project that would add some character and color to the kitchen. Since I love rustic signs that is what I wanted to do. I have seen them for sale for $75 EACH and up and that is WAY above my budget. I wanted to see what … [Read more...]
YES YOU CAN! I read all over the internet and heard experts saying that painting these countertops would not work. I have these ugly formica laminate counter tops that go up the way as a back splash too! UGLY! They came with the house when it was built. I discovered a kit made by the same people that did the cabinet paint kit that I used. The Rust-Oleum Countertop Transformations Kit cost over … [Read more...]
I have been so impressed with the chalk paint projects I have seen on pinterest and on many blogs. Centsational Girl did a fabulous post about her Annie Sloan chalk paint transformation. With my bedroom furniture redo on my mind I thought that chalk paint look would be perfect. However I can not pay $39 for 1 quart plus the supplies and extras! So what do you think I did? I made my own chalk … [Read more...]
Welcome to another series of Looking Lovely on Less! When I'm not creating Eye Candy for my shop, I'm attempting to refashion clothes for myself and our M&M girls. A huge drawback tho is I am not a seamstress. I'm pretty sure I could sew a button onto a shirt if I "had" to, but don't bet on it (wink wink). I came across the graphic tee below and fell in love.... Source With a … [Read more...]
I love to entertain. There is something very satisfying to me when I open my home to others. True, there is some work involved. You have to plan a little and be prepared, but it does not have to be stressful. In fact, entertaining can be as easy as 1-2-3! Whether you are serving up coffee, a full meal, or some simple desserts, entertaining can be a pleasant experience! Here are some quick tips to … [Read more...]
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