Hi everyone! My name is Michelle and I do some behind-the-scenes blog work for Beth. Today I'm sharing my DIY EAT sign tutorial! You can make this cute kitchen sign in a matter of minutes. … [Read more...]
Dinnerware Doppelganger: Finding Pottery Barn, Ballard Designs, Crate & Barrel Look for Less
Today we're going to play a little game of dinnerware doppelganger. (If you're unfamiliar with the term, a doppelganger refers to any double or look-alike of a person.) I want to show you how I … [Read more...]
Make a Desk Out of a Coffee Table
The other night, I couldn't find Hubs. I searched the entire house, but he was nowhere to be found. I saw the door of my craft room was closed so opened it. There he was sitting at … [Read more...]
MYO Business Blog Cards
I am heading to NYC tomorrow at the lovely hour of 5am. Gah! In preparation to network, I wanted to be sure I had my business cards on me. Oh yes, I forgot. I don't OWN any business … [Read more...]
Make a Homemade Perfect Gift for Little Boys (or Girls)
In my family, I am the middle child of three girls. Kim, the oldest (whom I can't convince to blog), is the party girl, artist, cook, and baker extraordinaire. Christianne, the … [Read more...]
Seau de Merde: Birthday Gifts When You Have No Idea What to Get
Here is a favorite trick of mine that I thought I'd pass along to you. This general idea can be used for a boy or girl from about age 0-13 and can easily be modified to taste and developmental … [Read more...]
Free Stuff
I adore free stuff! Can I get an awwwwww yeah baby? Just in case I have some fellow cheapskates out there, I thought I would pass along some of my recent free finds. As of this post, all … [Read more...]
How to Score Free Stuff
I love to find cheap things, but I love to find FREE things even more! So today I thought I would share a few of the ways I acquire free stuff.1. Craigslist I am told that not all … [Read more...]
MYO Ruffle Pillow (The Cheater’s Version)
Ruffle pillows are everywhere right now. Etsy is overflowing with them. Pier1 has some super cute ones, and even Overstock.com offers some ruffly goodness! However, I refuse to pay much … [Read more...]
Thrifty Finds for FREE!
I have a habit of checking Craigslist free listings a few times a week. I found an advertisement for a Freecycle event at a local church and made sure I got there before the doors opened. … [Read more...]
Dollar Tree Coupon Sorter Makeover
I was in the Dollar Tree looking for Easter goodies for my boys and found a million things having nothing to do with Easter. Doesn't that always happen? Below is a basketweave coupon file … [Read more...]
Goodwill, Target, and Playing with My Lamps
Most of you know this already, but for the few of you who don't, I'm going to let you in on a really fantastic secret. Goodwill gets all of Target's scratch and dents. Many times the … [Read more...]