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How to Create a Bridal Shower Mimosa Bar

I hosted a Bridal Shower brunch for my sister a few months ago (remember the Yogurt Parfait Bar I posted about?) – and as part of the “Brunch and Bubbly” theme I put together a bridal shower Mimosa Bar! Mimosa bars are really not that difficult to put together, plus they’re really trendy and fun, so I wanted to share the details with you. A mimosa bar would also be great for a bachelorette party, a baby shower with non-alcoholic options (“Mom”-osa bar, anyone?), or even a Girl’s Night or “Sip n’ Paint” style get together. And once you’ve […]

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Spring Home Tour

Well, the calendar says it’s spring, even if the weather around here doesn’t, so I’m sharing a spring home tour with you today! Luckily most of the snow from the big storm last week has melted, though it will take a while for the big piles in parking lots to melt away. At least we’ve had a few sunny days, even though the temperature doesn’t want to climb above the 40s! If you follow me on Instagram and have been watching my Stories, you know that we are knee-deep in a room makeover, transforming […]

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Crafter’s Coffee Mug – I Just Want to Drink Coffee and Make Pretty Things

This post contains affiliate links – click here to read my full disclosure. It’s funny…I didn’t become “addicted” to coffee until I became a stay at home mom. I’ve been drinking it since college, but I never had a solid enough morning routine that included a cup of coffee to really become reliant on it. But now that I’m home with my kiddos every day…give me ALL the coffee. ;-) Of course, as a crafter, it goes without saying that I need a cute/witty/personalized/handmade mug to drink out of. Mugs are pretty much a crafting […]

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“Hopster” Easter Shirt with Free Cut File

Easter is coming! It’s later than usual this year (April 16), but it will still be here before we know it. And in some (highly uncharacteristic) advance crafting, I actually whipped up a fun little Easter shirt for my son! I had seen a few variations of these “hopster” Easter shirts while browsing Pinterest and I thought they were so clever and cute! (Get it…it’s like #HIPster, but since he’s a bunny with hipster glasses and a hipster mustache, it’s #HOPster…heh, heh.) So, I decided to make my own version of the design […]

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Apr

Free Printable Disney Boarding Pass Tickets + Cut File

When we took our kids to Disney last fall, we wanted a fun way to “surprise” them with the announcement without going too far overboard. I know there are some people that wait until the morning they’re leaving to tell their kids (“surprise, we’re going to Disney! Right now!”), and as much fun as that would have been, I knew I wouldn’t be able to handle the stress of getting ready for a two week trip to Florida AND keeping it a secret from the kids. Plus, I wanted a little bit of time to… READ MORE

Apr

5 Reasons NOT to find out the gender of your baby!

Big news here from the unOriginal Mom family…our balanced little family of 4 will soon be getting a tiebreaker baby! ;-) Here’s the pregnancy announcement we recently shared on Facebook. We won’t know the results of the tiebreaker until baby is born, though, as we won’t be finding out the gender ahead of time. That’s the way we did it with our other two, and we wouldn’t do it any other way. It seems like it’s getting more and more uncommon to do it this way…I think I can count on one hand the… READ MORE

Apr

20 DIY Disney Shirts with Free Cut Files

Planning a trip to Disney? Here’s a list of 20 DIY Disney Shirts with Free Cut Files so you can use your Silhouette or Cricut to make custom shirts for your whole family! We took a family trip to Disney this past fall, and one of my favorite parts of the planning and preparation was making shirts for all of us to wear! I mean, really, what’s the point of owning a Silhouette machine if I don’t use it to make amazing custom Disney tees to wear at Disney World?? (I didn’t… READ MORE

Apr

Elena of Avalor Shirt + Free Cut File

Attention all moms, aunts, and grandmas of little girls who watch and love the newest Disney princess show, Elena of Avalor – this post is for you! You’ll be glad you stumbled upon this Elena of Avalor shirt and free .studio and SVG cut files – it will make your little girl’s day! This post contains affiliate links – click here to read my full disclosure. My daughter has been OBSESSED with Elena of Avalor since the princess first appeared on the Disney Channel last year. Elena is a new hispanic Disney princess with an animated… READ MORE

Mar

Chicken Freezer Prep Ideas: What to do with 40 Pounds of Chicken!

If you follow my Instagram stories, you know I recently purchased a 40 – yes, that’s not a typo, FORTY!! – pound box of boneless skinless chicken breasts from a company called Zaycon Fresh. I made a plan, spent a few hours in the kitchen, and was able to stock my freezer with chicken prepped for 25 meals for just $40!!! I’d say that was totally worth the time, money, and effort that went into it. So, whether you’ve ordered a box of chicken from Zaycon, or you just want to buy a lot of chicken… READ MORE

Mar

Every Bunny Needs Some Bunny Printable & SVG Files

This post contains affiliate links – click here to read my full disclosure. You guys, my life has been changed. Okay, I realize that’s a little dramatic, but honestly…I don’t think my crafting life has been transformed this much since I got my Silhouette. I’m talking about my new “toys” that I got this past weekend – a 10.5″ iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and the Procreate App. I have been messing around with hand lettering for a little over a year now, and while I am still very much a beginner as far as skills… READ MORE

Feb

20 Meals to make with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken

Last spring, I wrote a series of posts about my rotisserie chicken addiction – all about my process of stocking my freezer with delicious shredded chicken and homemade chicken stock at a ridiculously low cost. Leftover rotisserie chicken is a really great meal starter for all kinds of dinners, not to mention it’s much more flavorful than plain shredded chicken breast you make yourself. Here are the posts where I walk you through my rotisserie chicken meal prep process: Rotisserie Chicken Freezer Meal Prep Tips Rotisserie Chicken Crock Pot Chicken Stock I’ve continued to… READ MORE

Jan

21 Day Fix Meal Plan Spreadsheet

Easily plan out your 21 Day Fix Meal Plans with this free Google Doc version of a 21 Day Fix Meal Plan Spreadsheet! I’m back again with a few more 21 Day Fix tips for you! I created this super handy free printable 21 Day Fix meal plan spreadsheet for myself during my January round of the Fix and it made my meal planning SO much easier…so I thought maybe some of you might find it helpful as well! First of all, if you are brand new to 21 Day Fix…or maybe you’ve never heard… READ MORE

Jan

My Happy Place Disney Shirt

Use your Silhouette to make your own custom tee for a trip to Disney…or put this design on a shirt or bag to wear at home and add a little Disney magic to your day. Either way, you’ll love this My Happy Place Disney shirt! This post contains affiliate links – read more about what that means here. If you read my stroller review post last week, you know that our little family of took a trip to Disney World this past October. It was an amazing trip, and we made lots of priceless memories.… READ MORE

Jan

Unicorn Valentine’s Shirt with Sparkle HTV

Use your Silhouette or Cricut to whip up a little girl’s Valentine’s shirt…but not just any shirt! A “be-you-tiful” UNICORN Valentine’s Shirt, made with fabulous sparkle and shine heat transfer vinyl. This post contains affiliate links – click here to read what that means. The folks over at Happy Crafter’s sent me some samples of their specialty heat transfer vinyl to try out….you guys, I am in LOVE!!! Shimmer and sparkle and shine, oh my! And what kind of design goes best with sparkle? Why, unicorns, of course! With Valentine’s Day coming up, I set off… READ MORE

Jan

How to Decorate with Candles

Does anyone else struggle with their decor this time of year? I always feel a mix of relief and sadness when the Christmas decorations get put away…I’m glad to have the space back and the clutter gone, but then my house looks so empty! And with the winter weather outside, I want my home to be nice and warm and cozy. That’s why this is my favorite time of year to burn candles…and also to decorate with them! As soon as you light a candle, the space feels warmer, cozier, and more intimate. But that’s not all… READ MORE

Jan

Free Printable Frozen Stroller Sign

Taking a trip to Disney? Grab this free printable Frozen stroller sign to help identify your stroller amidst the masses! We took a trip to Disney World this past October with our 5 year old and our 2.5 year old and had an absolute blast. We aren’t all-out-crazy Disney fanatics but we do love Disney – plus our daughter is obsessed with all-things-Disney-princesses and our son absolutely adores Mickey Mouse and all the classic Disney characters. I realize some people think it’s crazy to spend so much money on a trip like this while the kids are… READ MORE

Jan

Under the Sink Organization: Before and After!

Here’s how I tackled under the sink organization in our kitchen sink cabinet – it’s practical, functional, and pretty, too! An easy run down on how to organize under the kitchen sink. I’ve said it before…I am NOT a naturally organized person. It’s something I have to work at purposefully. I can clean out spaces over and over, but inevitably they’ll just go back to being a mess…unless I work to put together some kind of organizational system that fits the needs of that space. It is more work up front, and usually a… READ MORE

Jan

10 Brilliant Under the Sink Organization Ideas

Planning to clean out under your kitchen sink? These brilliant under the sink organization ideas will help you plan the perfect way to organize it! I really don’t consider myself to be an organized person. While I love organized spaces, organization doesn’t come very naturally to me – I really have to work at it. I have two spaces in my home that are really truly organized (and stay that way pretty easily), and that’s because I put a LOT of time and effort into coming up with a system to organize the stuff in that… READ MORE

stay-at-home mom to a beautiful little girl and handsome baby boy, wife to an incredible husband, and daughter of a loving God. I freely admit that I am not the most creative or original person when it comes to crafting, decorating, organizing, cooking, etc...but I love being inspired by great ideas and putting my own spin on them! Look around, stay a while, and I hope through my unoriginality I can provide some inspiration to you, too! Read More...

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