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DIY Custom Lyric Farmhouse Sign for Under $25

DIY a Custom Farmhouse Lyric Sign for under $25 #farmhousestyle #DIYhomedecor

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Farmhouse style signs are all the rage right now. They’ve surely been popping up in your Instagram feed like crazy over the last year and if you’re like me, you’ve fallen in love with them. Last time I visited Hobby Lobby I couldn’t believe how many options there were – quotes, lyrics, prayers, etc. But, I knew I wanted something personal for our home.

I decided to create my own sign to go front and center in our upper living space featuring lyrics from our wedding song.

Here’s how I created my own custom farmhouse sign for under $25:

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25 Affordable No DIY, Non Candy Valentines Day Treats

25 Affordable No DIY, Non Candy Valentine's Day Treats. Perfect for the classroom. #ValentinesDay

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Every single year as Valentine’s Day approaches, I find myself stuck on what my kids will hand out at school. I always aim to be the cool mom who DIY’s some unique and super trendy treat, but it just doesn’t always work out that way. Being a parent already comes with so much pressure that little to-do list items can easily become the least of your priorities.

If you’re looking for something fun but don’t want to exhaust a lot of energy this year, I’ve complied a list of 25 affordable, minimal effort, non-candy Valentine’s Day treats. Check it out below:

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10 Frugal Family Activities for Devil’s Night

10 Frugal Family Activities for Devil's Night

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Happy Halloweek! As every parent knows, Halloween week is overwhelming – we’ve got parties, last minute costume changes, shopping for treats, trying to organize where the treats are going, decorating, and staying sane on our lists.

For our family, the night before Halloween has always been busy. First, I have to make sure I have all the school and daycare treats made and sorted by classroom. Second, I have to make sure everything is laid out for Trick or Treating. By the time we get home from work/school and eat dinner tomorrow, we’ll be super limited on the getting ready time.

I know that tonight many parents will be doing exactly what we are – running around like crazy. Here are some ideas to keep the kids busy (but also festive!) tonight:Read More

How to Upcycle Old Candles Into New Ones

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I recently shared a mini tutorial on my Instagram showing how I upcycle old candles into new ones. I received almost 30 DMs asking various questions about which products I use and how. Besides sharing on IG, I decided the best way to show my process is through a blog post, so here it is!

I’ve been doing this for years and it’s the easiest and cheapest thing ever. Scroll to see how I turn my old candles into new ones!

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It’s My Birthday!! (+ A No-Bake Fruity Pebbles Cheesecake Recipe)

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It’s my birthday!!!

As of today, I’m 28 years old. Inching closer to 30 is scary, but I really can’t complain about life. Sometimes I can’t believe how fast my 20’s have gone by, but I’m thankful for every single year.  I wanted a totally chill Birthday this year, so I’m not doing a whole lot today. This past weekend my husband gave me an early birthday gift (Jeffree Star’s Blood Sugar palette ahh!!) and I took some time to bake my ideal birthday cake – a no-bake fruity pebbles cheesecake.

You know how they say “If you want something done right, do it yourself”? I had a specific vision of my cake, and I made it happen. It was also a lot cheaper than buying a cake. Check out the recipe below!

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