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Pretty Life Girls

This is your place to find inspiration for MAKING a pretty life; written by sisters, authors, and TV contributors, Sam Spendlove and Liz Welker. We're so glad you're here!

Liz is a mom of two who lives in Utah after a stint in NYC and New Orleans. She has a Master's Degree in Technical Communication and has embraced the fact that she is a Diet Coke addict with a perpetually messy craft room.

Sam lives in Utah and is a mom of three with a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology. She is a planner addict with a weakness for succulents and peanut butter.

DIY Hair Clips: Gem-Inspired Accessories with Hot Glue

Create your own DIY gem hair clips with a glue gun and silicone mold. You’ll love this easy fashion craft idea. They make great gifts! Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll be filling silicone molds with hot glue, painting, and attaching to metal barrettes. These gem hair accessories are super easy, even for newbies. If you’ve ever …

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Watermelon Mint Lemonade for a Cool Summer

This watermelon mint lemonade recipe combines some of the most delicious flavors of summer: sweet watermelon, tart lemon, and the cool flavor of mint! Ever had one of those days where you’re out in the garden, battling the relentless weeds, and suddenly you hit the jackpot? That’s exactly what happened to me. Amidst the everyday …

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Creamy Hot Chocolate Recipe for a Fabulous Winter

Learn how to make an easy, creamy hot chocolate recipe that is perfect for winter! This recipe also shows you how to make the mix for gifting. It’s so simple! This weekend the temperatures are set to dip down low so I figured it’s time to make a tasty winter drink is creamy, delicious, and …

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This Halloween Bark is Deliciously Spooky!

Use multiple colors of melting chocolate to make this spooky Halloween bark! Kids love to get involved with this candy recipe too. It’s easy, fun. and so tasty! Does anyone feel like they fell asleep in August and woke up to what is now almost Halloween? So crazy! After looking at the calendar and realizing …

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DIY Wood Sign in Three Steps (Easy to Customize!)

If you have some scraps laying around, this DIY wood sign is the perfect home decor item to make with them. So easy to personalize! Great for rustic or farmhouse decor. Skill Level: Very Beginner. There are only three basic steps to making this rustic sign. You don’t even have to cut wood if you …

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Lemon Blueberry Cookies (Easy Thumbprint Recipe!)

Lemon blueberry cookies are the perfect combo of shortbread and sweet! Try these blueberry thumbprint cookies filled with homemade jam. What I love about this cookie recipe is it’s relatively simple and easy if you’re new to baking. It’s also perfectly suitable for gatherings or a Christmas cookie exchange. Our mom has always been obsessed …

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Make Glue Art on Canvas in Four Easy Steps

This is the easiest glue art project you’ll ever make – all you need is a canvas and your favorite paint color. Customize this glue on canvas art with any saying you like! Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you’ll be able to make this canvas. You’ll just be drawing with glue …

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