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Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day: Mini Leprechauns Hats

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Perhaps it’s the luck of the Irish because this adorable and festive headband is so simple to make! I promise, your little leprechauns will love it! As part of my Life Hacks webseries on TLC, here’s  how to make these mini leprechaun hats!

 

Laundry Hacks on Good Morning Washington

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Laundry can seem like a never-ending task. By the time you’ve finished washing a load, the hamper is already building up again. To help ease the process with several time-cutting laundry hacks, I stopped by to see my pals at Good Morning Washington share how to fold shirts in two seconds, de-wrinkle a shirt without an iron, and how to save clothes that have shrunk in the dryer!

Here’s my segment from Good Morning Washington!

 

Valentine’s Day Hacks: Thumprint Vases and Twine Heart Candles

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Let’s get crafty! But, let’s keep it simple, OK? I’m making adorable thumbprint vases that are perfect to give as a sweet Valentine’s Day gift and twine heart candles that are easy to make but look so chic. Here’s my latest from my webseries on TLC.

 

Valentine’s Day Life Hacks: Candy Candle and Queen of Hearts Garland

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Don’t spend a ton of money on Valentine’s day decor! Here’s quick hack to make gorgeous candles and garland fit for a Queen! Both are perfect for a special Valentine’s dinner.

My latest from my TLC webseries.

 

Super Bowl Party Hacks: DIY on a Budget

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It’s almost time for Super Bowl Sunday and no matter which team you are cheering for (or if you’re like me and just watching for the commercials and halftime show) you can still put together an amazing Super Bowl party without breaking the bank. Today I was visiting my pals at Good Morning Washington and I shared some football-friendly party hacks that will help you score big during the Big Game. See the segment here!

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Game Day Mason Jar and Mug

I love how these mason jars turned out, and they were SO easy to make. Just a little craft paint and a few sponge brushes and you have the perfect silverware and straw holders for your party. These mason jars were such a hit, my husband has already claimed them for next football season when he hosts tailgates.

If you’re serving up beer, soda, or cocktails, skip the plastic cups and grab a few mason jars with handles. I used a little white tape and turned them into football mugs that are perfect for any pigskin party.

Guacamole Stadium

I’ve been obsessed with these dip stadiums ever since they started popping up on Pinterest. Even though they look super impressive, turns out, they’re easy to make. The trick is in the tin foil wall. Just grab two tin rectangle containers–one large and one small. In the smaller container, build two tin foil “walls” and place them inside the container. Pour the guacamole in the center and the salsa and queso on either side. Now you have the field and two end zones. Put sour cream inside a plastic bag and cut off one end. Draw lines to mimic the field and the tin foil walls. Place the smaller container inside the larger container and fill with chips and crackers.  Boom–you’ve got an entire stadium!

Field Goal Drink Station

For this fun centerpiece and drink station, it’s time to head to your favorite hardware store. With a few pieces of PVC piping and connector pieces and an indoor/outdoor carpet wrapped around a plastic container, you have the perfect place to keep all your drinks cold for the Big Game. When the party is over, this would make the perfect addition for your game room or as a laundry basket for your favorite young football fan’s bathroom. You can ask to have the PVC piping cut at the store or grab a small piping cutter if you want to cut the PVC at home.

DIY Field Tablecloth and Turn Bunting

I grabbed this green table cloth from the dollar store, added white duct tape to look like the lines on the field, and white paint for the numbers. That’s it! So easy and so cute.

For the bunting use leftover pieces from the indoor/outdoor carpet into trianlges, white paint or tape and hot glue to attach to white ribbon.

Football Brownie Bites

No need to make these brownie from scratch! Grab the brownie bites from the bakery and with a little white icing, add the laces for a bite size yummy treat.