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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.

Fresh Peach Hand Pies with Raspberry Filling

Follow this recipe to make these easy, delicious, and super cute fresh peach hand pies with raspberry filling for your next get-together! Peaches are my FAVE! When I see them popping up in the stores around this time of year, I immediately get a craving for all the peach treats. I just love delicious summer …

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Peach Cobbler Bread Recipe with Crumb Topping

Making this peach cobbler bread recipe is a fun twist on a late-summer staple – it combines all the best parts of cobbler into a moist, rich dessert. Before pumpkin season swoops in and starts stealing the show with its pumpkin spice everything, I am doing my best to relish peach season while there is …

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Sand Terrariums That Require No Maintenance

These sand terrariums are a perfect pairing of a craft you loved as a kid combined with painted succulents! It’s really easy to do with any colors. Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you’ll be able to make these quite easily. My only advice is to use several thin coats of spray …

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Door Knob Hanger with a Writable Chalkboard Surface

Decorate a DIY door knob hanger using chalkboard paint and Mod Podge! Make them in any pattern and color palette to match your decor. Skills Required: Beginner. You’re going to be painting on wood, then adding paper with Mod Podge. You’ll be applying chalkboard paint and stringing it all together. It helps to have crafting …

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Easter M&M Cookies Loaded with Holiday Goodness!

These delicious Easter m&m cookies are a perfectly chewy, peanut buttery, oat-y, chocolatey way to celebrate the upcoming holiday! Holidays make me think I have a legitimate excuse to eat all the treats I want in order to celebrate fully. For example, Valentine’s Day – eat all the chocolates; Thanksgiving – eat all the pie; …

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Pineapple Icing

These awesome carrot cake cupcakes feature a delicious pineapple cream cheese frosting! Get the carrot cupcakes recipe below, with tips. Happy March, DIY Candy friends! This is Liz from The Pretty Life Girls and I’m so excited for this new month. Even though it is still below freezing outside my window, this change in the …

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