In need of a kitchen island but don't have the cash? Try this out. It's a great idea from Salvaged Whimsy (one of our new blogs listed in the directory). She has really turned a trash into a treasure, check it out at the link below!
SALVAGED WHIMSY: Salvaged Sunday: A Kitchen Island: This piece had seen much better days when I found it... Unfortunately, this is the best " before" picture I took...please disregard the dis...
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I love my tree
I love autumn, it's just gorgeous. Here in Minnesota, we have so many different kinds of trees that fall is really a season you need to see here in our great state. We just moved into a new home this past summer and I didn't realize how beautiful the tree in our front yard was going to be. I love it!
Anyone have any decoration ideas for these gorgeous leaves falling in our front yard? Post in the comment section below please!!!
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Anyone have any decoration ideas for these gorgeous leaves falling in our front yard? Post in the comment section below please!!!
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| I made this one the background on my desktop, I totally recommend you do the same. |
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Easy rice and beans recipe
Quick, grab two cups of cooked white rice, mix with some diced tomatoes, onions and celery, add some butter beans and kidney beans and sliced polish sausage. Add a little olive oil, some salt and pepper, and you're cooking. Rice and beans! Rice and beans!
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| Here's the beans, veggies, and sausage cooking. All that I need now is the rice. Easy-peezy and super cheap. |
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Use this banner at your wedding reception
I love this idea for a backdrop behind your head table at the reception. DIY decorations can save you big bucks and why not make your wedding unique by adding your own touch to a few of the details? Here's a great idea from the Kurtz Corner.
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Toilet paper roll art
This is nothing new, in fact if you've got a DIY blog, chances are I've seen it there! But I'm posting this as a reminder to all of those looking for a quick and cheap art idea. I took a piece of canvas that I already had, glued on the toilet paper roll slices, then spray painted the whole thing white. Took me about 30 minutes, cost me about 3 bucks, and I've gotten so many compliments on it.
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Make your own wedding jewelry
So maybe you can't make a wedding dress, you can still save money and be the envy of other brides if you whip up something amazing- like your wedding jewelry! This is step-by-step from WobiSobi is cheap to make but looks gorgeous. You can see from her comparison photos that buying this necklace in a store would cost you plenty, but making one could cost you less than 20 bucks. Visit her tutorial here.
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Head Table Decoration: DIY Tile Coasters
Looking for a head table decoration? Maybe a gift for your wedding party? Check out these DIY coasters from The Kurtz Corner.
Simple to make and if you're a crafty person, you've probably got a lot of these supplies already. I love that her example uses a picture of the bride, perfect!
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Simple to make and if you're a crafty person, you've probably got a lot of these supplies already. I love that her example uses a picture of the bride, perfect!
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Steal the hair from the movie "The Notebook" for your wedding
I'm always on the hunt for good hair ideas for the big day. Mostly because I think a lot of brides are starting to look the same, all gorgeous of course, but the hair styles have become uniform. It's like they're all making appointments at the same type of hair salon and saying "Give me 'the bride'." I'd like to introduce the newly engaged to a few alternatives. Behold, the twist.I found this gem of an idea on a blog that's listed in our directory. If you've seen the movie The Notebook
, and really, what girl hasn't? Then you've seen the sweet retro styles of Rachel McAdam's character. Why not give it a modern spin? Love Notes by Lauryn has the tutorial here.Word of caution: This is a major chick-flick based on an even girlier romance novel. Do not be fooled into thinking this is really what your love life will be like with your husband. That being said, future husbands should be issued this movie at the jewelry store when they buy the engagement ring and only allowed to propose after they've signed a legal agreement promising to mimic the Ryan Gosling/James Garner character to the absolute best of their ability.
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Reception or Invitation idea: Significant Dates
Ran across this idea at a link party over the weekend and thought, "How perfect for a wedding reception!" Actually, thinking more about it, this theme would be great for invitations or Save the Date postcards. However you use it, it's a cute and cheap way to show the significance of your day. Got a computer and some paper? That's about all you'll need. If you want to add it to an invite or Save the Date notice, just copy and paste it into your design. Check out the Freebie page for free wedding invitation designs.
Smith Craft Adventures: Significant Dates Frame: Whew! It's been a whirlwind two weeks. Last weekend I helped host a bridal shower for my soon to be sister in law and then Monday I returned...
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Smith Craft Adventures: Significant Dates Frame: Whew! It's been a whirlwind two weeks. Last weekend I helped host a bridal shower for my soon to be sister in law and then Monday I returned...
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Candy Bar or Cookie Table?
Quick, you're craving something sweet. Do you reach for the Mike & Ike's
or an Oreo
? I can't decide either but both are a good option for a reception snack. Both are also cost effective ways to feed your guests and keep them having fun at your party. Get started with your brainstorming by looking over the ideas below.
Candy Bar
First your basics. You'll need suckers, mini candy bars, licorice, bubble gum, and chocolate. For a list of places you can buy candy in bulk, click here. The cost can add up but if you space out the expenses by buying a little here and a little there, you can probably handle it. Remember, it's candy so the shelf life is longer and most of it should be fine even if you buy it a few months in advance. Don't forget some small brown paper bags for guests to take some sweets home. You can even add stickers for a small price. Click here to see an example.
Cookie Table
This one might be harder but could also be more personal. Ask 10 friends/family members to whip up three dozen cookies. Buy or bake a few dozen yourself. Spread them out on the table with big silver platters and the same brown bag idea from the candy bar. This time though, get the recipes from your friend and family bakers and make copies for guests to take with them. They'll love it, the bakers will love it, and it's an easy and super cheap party favor for your guests. This by far is your cheaper option.
Another option is to skip the wedding cake all together and pick one of these ideas as your dessert. Or you could do a small wedding cake that's just for you and your new husband/wife for pictures and the head table, and let the guests stuff themselves with cookies or candy.
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or an Oreo? I can't decide either but both are a good option for a reception snack. Both are also cost effective ways to feed your guests and keep them having fun at your party. Get started with your brainstorming by looking over the ideas below.Candy Bar
First your basics. You'll need suckers, mini candy bars, licorice, bubble gum, and chocolate. For a list of places you can buy candy in bulk, click here. The cost can add up but if you space out the expenses by buying a little here and a little there, you can probably handle it. Remember, it's candy so the shelf life is longer and most of it should be fine even if you buy it a few months in advance. Don't forget some small brown paper bags for guests to take some sweets home. You can even add stickers for a small price. Click here to see an example.
Cookie Table
This one might be harder but could also be more personal. Ask 10 friends/family members to whip up three dozen cookies. Buy or bake a few dozen yourself. Spread them out on the table with big silver platters and the same brown bag idea from the candy bar. This time though, get the recipes from your friend and family bakers and make copies for guests to take with them. They'll love it, the bakers will love it, and it's an easy and super cheap party favor for your guests. This by far is your cheaper option.
Another option is to skip the wedding cake all together and pick one of these ideas as your dessert. Or you could do a small wedding cake that's just for you and your new husband/wife for pictures and the head table, and let the guests stuff themselves with cookies or candy.
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Pottery Barn wall clock knock-off
I'm looking for living room ideas for our new home and ran across this idea. I thought I'd share because I know how expensive these huge clocks can be. They're kind of perfect for a living room or family room but if they're not in your budget (I understand that, they're not in mine either) then give this tutorial a look.
Check out this awesome Pottery Barn-inspired clock. Great idea from Cheap like a Birdie. I love a fellow cheapskate! See her idea here.
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Check out this awesome Pottery Barn-inspired clock. Great idea from Cheap like a Birdie. I love a fellow cheapskate! See her idea here.
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Centerpiece Cents: $2 Candle Holders
Centerpiece Cents is back! The rule is: No centerpiece must cost over $5.00 each. What if you have a lot of tables? Vases and flowers are your best bet however, individual vases can be pricey, even cheap glass vases bought in bulk can be between $10 and $20 a piece and that's just the vase! What are you going to fill them with? Let's get creative.
Check out these pretty candle holders from Momtastic. Easy easy easy and all of the materials can be found at the dollar store and hardware store. Click the link below for the quick tutorial.
DIY: $2 Candle Holders | Momtastic
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Check out these pretty candle holders from Momtastic. Easy easy easy and all of the materials can be found at the dollar store and hardware store. Click the link below for the quick tutorial.
DIY: $2 Candle Holders | Momtastic
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Wedding Hair, volume 3
We've compiled another addition of wedding hair ideas for the DIY brides looking to save some money and still be gorgeous on their big day.
We'll start today with this very cute up-do. I'm not a fan of overly tight and complicated up-dos. I think a lot of brides have the tendency to go this route because they want a look that will stay put all day long. I admire the strategy but many brides walk away looking like figure skaters. Loosen up ladies and try this idea from It's The Small Things.
If you're doing a summer wedding and you want simple but functional (the heat and humidity can be brutal!) think about the braided bang. Look at LC's picture below for inspiration and then click here for the easy tutorial.
How about a beautiful hair-down look? These are my favorite. I love hair that's down for a wedding because it feels more natural and classic. It's pretty but casual, goes perfect with a flowing veil, and takes less time to "fix" or repair as the night goes on. Look at these pics and click here for some inspiration.
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We'll start today with this very cute up-do. I'm not a fan of overly tight and complicated up-dos. I think a lot of brides have the tendency to go this route because they want a look that will stay put all day long. I admire the strategy but many brides walk away looking like figure skaters. Loosen up ladies and try this idea from It's The Small Things.
If you're doing a summer wedding and you want simple but functional (the heat and humidity can be brutal!) think about the braided bang. Look at LC's picture below for inspiration and then click here for the easy tutorial.
Want more DIY hair ideas for your wedding? Click here for more pictures and tutorials.
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Easiest frosting recipe EVER: 2 ingredients, three minutes needed
So it's summer time. Swimming lessons, soccer games, moving in to our new house, starting a new job, the months feel like minutes. But you know, you got a family and you can't paint rooms forever so I took a break and made a chocolate cake.
Not having the time to whip up my favorite butter cream frosting, I quickly had to improvise and came up with the slickest little frosting recipe ever. So simple, ready?
Ingredients
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions
Put into a microwave safe bowl. Cover bowl with a small plate or paper towel. Microwave on high for one minute. Stir thoroughly and spread on cake. I then sprinkled the top with a few more chocolate chips and put it in the fridge for five minutes so it could set. Took it out, served it up, and got compliments galore. Enjoy!
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Not having the time to whip up my favorite butter cream frosting, I quickly had to improvise and came up with the slickest little frosting recipe ever. So simple, ready?
Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
Ingredients
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions
Put into a microwave safe bowl. Cover bowl with a small plate or paper towel. Microwave on high for one minute. Stir thoroughly and spread on cake. I then sprinkled the top with a few more chocolate chips and put it in the fridge for five minutes so it could set. Took it out, served it up, and got compliments galore. Enjoy!
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