Homemade Gift Tags

If you are anything like me, I always forget to attach a gift card to my gifts and usually scramble to find something around the house. I decided last weekend to make a few out of left over scrapbook paper and card stock. I actually had a lot of fun making these and some of them actually turned out pretty cute! The pictures aren't great because I took them with my phone, but you get the idea. It was free and that is the best part!

Homegoods Has A Blog?!?!?!

I had no idea that Homegoods had a blog! I LOVE Homegoods! It has to be one of my all time favorite stores. Everything is cute and reasonably priced- whats not to love!

Click HERE to see their blog!

Right now they are posting a new home trend every Monday and you can submit pictures of how you used that new trend. They are giving away a $100 gift card every week for the best picture! And the Grand Prize is $5000!
This week the trend is bright and cheerful colors like pink, orange and yellow. Here are a few bright and fun items to get you guys thinking!

World Market Table Cloth $23.99


Target Bed in a Bag $40-45


Target 12 Piece Setting $28.79



Pottery Barn (Standard Size in Blue) Sheet Set $7.99!!!


Pier 1 Napkin Rings $2.36


Pier 1 Picture Frame $9.60


Kirklands Lamp $20


Kirklands Monogrammed Night Light $5


JCPenny Paula Deen Platter $11.99


JCPenny Bed in a Bag Set $40-60


Big Lots 30 Gallon Storage Tubs (because we all need them!) $8.50

Easter Basket Finds

I am working on an Easter Basket for my baby girl for the first time. She will be 5 months old when Easter rolls around and even though she will have no idea it is Easter, I still think a basket is in order.

Here are a few cute ideas that I have found that won't break the bank!

Mimi's Baby Gifts
I have already purchased a headband and 2 flowers for my baby girl and they are so cute!






Halls Closet

Personalized Easter Buckets $8!


Walmart

Easter Book $4!



Monogrammin Momma

Find a variety of items you can put these cute appliques on for great prices- but put your orders in now- Monogrammin Momma is having an Easter baby herself!





Taniaisidoria

12 Bunny Stickers for $2.50.



Pure Innovation

Hair Clips $5



Bunny Prints $15


Check out the dollar section at Target. I went this week and they had some really cute stuff.

If you guys find or make any other great deals for Easter Baskets- please let me know and we will be happy to post it on our blog!

Amazing Before and After Projects

I absolutely love looking at before and after projects. Their are some talented people that can look at an old item and immediately see how it can be transformed into something great. I don't know about you guys, but we are trying to live on a better budget these days, so what a great way to get furniture and not spend a fortune.
Check out these transformations...

Shabby Chic Cottage Lamp Transformation

Before


After

Click here to see how she did it!


All Things Thrifty Wing Back Chair Transformation

Before


After

Click here to see how she did it!


Design Sponge has a a whole section of before and after pictures. Here are just a few of them, but check them out online here.

Ross- Dress For Less

I love going to discount stores and digging to find the best items for the lowest prices. It is sort of a game to me. I always head straight towards clearance racks of any store, but at Ross- the whole store is a clearance rack! It is a discount store for clothing, home items and much more. They get shipments of new items 3-6 times a week, so there is always something new to find. If you see something you like, go ahead and purchase it. It may be gone the next time you go. I have found countless great deals at Ross. From my maternity wardrobe to Carters baby clothes to great additions to my home. I highly recommend finding one in your area and stopping in as mush as possible!

I found this comforter at Ross for $15! It is a Cindy Crawford bedspread that is at JCPenny right now for much more!


Here it is in my house. I also got the small pillow for $8!
Total bed makeover $23!


Don't neglect the discount stores!

Party Signs

Check out our party signs. We can do these for any occasion- baby showers, birthday parties, etc. Contact us for pricing and and more information.

Spring Cleaning Tips

If you are anything like me, the last thing you have time to do is clean! Here are a couple of good tips that I have found to make this job a little easier.

• When you get home from work, set the oven timer for 15 or 20 minutes and go around the house cleaning and picking up. You will be amazed what you can get accomplished!
• Make a Schedule- I have divided up my rooms by the days in the week and try to tackle those rooms that day. If you stick to it (which is hard to do when you have a 4month old) it really helps keep the house cleaner!
• Always start at the top of the room and work your way down.
• A house that smells fresh will give the impression of cleanliness. Leave baking soda on the carpet over night to absorb odors and vacuum the next morning.
• Run your sponges through the dishwasher every few days and dispose of them every few weeks. They breed bacteria because they do not get the opportunity to dry out between uses.
• Steam helps loosen the build- up, so clean while your in the shower or right after.
• Don't forget to clean door knobs and switch plates- we touch those everyday!
• To help keep the toilet clean while you're away, pour 1/4 cup bleach and leave it until you return.
• Keep the toilet ring free by pouring half- gallon of white vinegar in it once a month. Let it soak over night before flushing.
• Rub shower doors with white a vinegar dampened sponge to remove soap scum.
• To help the bathroom smell better, place a fabric softener sheet in the bottom of the trash can.

I hope these tips help you! They make me want to go home and clean right now!