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    DIY Holiday Wreath Using a Dollar Store Hula Hoop

    This year with a bigger belly and a busy schedule I am not sure we will be putting up...
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  • Upcycled Thrift Store Holiday Wreath

    If you saw this wreath at the thrift store or even had one at home, would you pass it...
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  • Thrifted Holiday Mantel on a Budget

    This year with two toddlers in the house a holiday mantel with a garland seemed a little dangerous. They...
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  • DIY Holiday Wreaths

    DIY Holiday Wreaths with Thrifted Garland

    This year I really wanted some afforable holiday decor for our kitchen. I ended up finding these faux garlands...
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  • Holiday Cocktail: Only 5 Minutes & 5 Ingredients...

      A few weeks ago my talented filmmaker friend Madeline came over to shoot a video for the 20...
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03.10.18 5 Years. 1. Our wedding dance. A random 03.10.18

5 Years.

1. Our wedding dance. A random, simple picture I saw on my computer. I feel like it could be a regular Tuesday night in the kitchen with Mark saying something funny and me laughing. Add in two toddlers, probably screaming for a group cuddle, just out of frame.

2. Second Date, 9 years ago.

3. DIY photobooth photos. I love these photos. We look at them every year. I always roll my eyes where I can see the night takes a turn and the backdrop is halfway ripped down, but it cost $40, sooooo...worth it. 

4. Evie, Poppy, and Mama. The photobooth was supposed to be an early surprise for our anniversary as the 5th year is wood. It's an old-school wooden photobooth that happens to be set up in North Van right now, but Mark got really sick. Instead, we did a girl date, had croissants, bubbly water, photobooth photos, and a craft session. 
 
I'm posting this early because I'm signing off social media for a bit. Life with two 3 year olds is full and takes a lot of energy. Marks business is thriving, and I need to be able to support in any way I can. Plus, if I have an extra 10 minutes, I probably should be doing some self care, not scrolling on my phone. 

✌️
Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvatio Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvation Army thrift store and looked up? There is so much to discover in the aisles above the racks. Everything you need for a fun and connected long weekend with the family. 

Games, puzzles, colouring, and more! I was excited to find a floor puzzle and a few games for our younger kids. All 3 games and the puzzle only cost $12! A great investment and definitely something that will get good use in our house for many years. 

Any plans for the long weekend? Going out of town or staying home, I would definitely suggest a quick stop at your local Salvation Army thrift store to discover all of the wonderful items to keep your family entertained all weekend long.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #salvationarmythriftstore #thriftedgames #thriftedpuzzles #thriftkids #thriftkiddies
Last one, I swear! 🤭 Swipe to see the inside o Last one, I swear! 🤭

Swipe to see the inside of the rainbow cupcakes. Honestly, so easy, and they look great! Next time, I might reverse it and make rainbow icing and plain cupcakes, a bigger wow factor. BUT three year olds LOVE sprinkles, so this worked.

🌈✨️🧁
THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈 I had a lot of fun with thi THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈

I had a lot of fun with this one! Do you think I accomplished this on a budget? You bet I did! The only thing about being on a budget is that it can be a bit more labour intensive. 

I used cookie cutters again, which makes for easy prep. I cut out all of the sandwich pieces in advance and froze the rice krispies oncee they were made. The rainbow cupcakes I baked in advance and froze, so it was easy to take them out and ice the day of the party.

As for the decor, from the dollar store: 3 bags of balloons, 10 streamer rolls, and 2 unicorn felt banners. Plus leftover string, tape and a Happy Birthday kit, which included the foil balloons and rainbow balloons. Total: $32.50

Now that might not be the cheapest decor but when balloon garlands sell for hundreds of dollars, I think that's a pretty good budget
Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂 My kids will be embar Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂

My kids will be embarrassed by my enthusiasm one day, but until then, I'm bringing it full force. A few friends sent me photos, and I looked like this in most of them.
TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY ce TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY celebrate our girls last year but then another lockdown. We had a few family members, and it was nice, but I still went all out! 

Super affordable decor: cookie cutters, $1.99 plants, and butterflies (I think this was a set of 50 for not that much). I also bought secondhand butterfly wings for the kids to wear. 

The cookie cutter adds a level of fun to the food and a bit of themed decor to the table. Butterflies were easy to add throughout our house. Plants ended up outside on our front stoop afterward. 

PS I won the balloon garland! That would be a big party splurge.
Fall maternity fashion
fall thrifted maternity style

Affordable Maternity Fall Look: New vs Secondhand

Frugal Fashion
I am pretty sure this grey dress no longer fits my growing belly! On the plus side I was able to get 5 months out of this affordable maternity...
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grey fall coat
fall maternity fashion

Thrifted Maternity Fashion for Fall: Shopping on a Budget

Frugal Fashion
When I found out we were pregnant with twins, I panicked! What was I going to wear? How big would I get? Could I still wear my regular clothes...
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Big News for A Plentiful Life

Money Saving Tips
It’s been very difficult to keep this big SECRET! This such an interesting time since we are overjoyed but are keeping the news very close to our hearts. I realized by telling people it would make it real and I was having a hard time. This pregnancy has brought a lot of anxiety, more than
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Thrift store vases
Fall DIY vase

Thrifted Vases Transformed with Rust-Oleum

DIY•Easy Diy's
If you have ever been to the Salvation Army thrift store, you’ve probably stumbled upon shelves and shelves of mismatched vases, like the ones above. Looking at them they probably don’t go with your décor and remind you of something your Grandma used to keep. We can easily fix that and create a beautiful fall
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DIY floral skull for Halloween table setting

October DIY Inspiration: 5 Simple Projects

DIY•Easy Diy's
Fall is upon us! Now it’s time for some October DIY Inspiration! I thought I would recap some of my favorite fall and Halloween DIY’s to give you a few ideas for your own projects. All of these DIY’s are budget friendly and easy to execute! No need to spend a fortune to create DIY’s
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Straw clutch
Fall Fashion

How to Transition to Fall with a Mixed Wardrobe

Frugal Fashion
How to transition to fall can be one of the hardest wardrobes to navigate! Here in Vancouver it can go from sunny and warm to rainy and chilly in one day. I never know what to wear. Layers are key. I wanted to find a few shirts that were lighter, so good for the warm
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Blue dress with pockets

Thrifted Dress: How A Small Fix Made it New Again

Frugal Fashion
When I saw this blue dress on a rack at my local Salvation Army thrift store, I prayed to the thrift god’s it would fit. It did! When I...
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Bistro Chair
Dinner Al Fresco

Dinner Al Fresco: Tips for an Outdoor Dining Experience

Easy Diy's•Simple Table Settings
Dinner Al Fresco doesn’t have to be complicated. Beautiful décor is lovely, but long conversations that last into the night are even better. After making over the $50 dining...
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Thrifted Red Pink Tartan Skirt

Thrift Shopping: Tips to Finding High Quality Pieces

Money Saving Tips
As it was recently national Thrift Shop Day I thought I’d post some thrift shopping tips I have learned over the years! All the outfits you see in this post have been thrifted from the Salvation Army thrift store! It is honestly amazing what you can find thrifting. BE SPECIFIC This tip has helped me
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DIY Dining table after
Outdoor patio set before

Outdoor Patio Dining Refresh with Rust-Oleum

DIY•Easy Diy's
Our outdoor patio dining area was a sight for sore eyes after a rainy winter. Plus one of our benches had broken the summer before, thanks to a rowdy dinner party. It was time for a change. The table above was too big for the space and our growing trees. With a little bit of
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03.10.18 5 Years. 1. Our wedding dance. A random 03.10.18

5 Years.

1. Our wedding dance. A random, simple picture I saw on my computer. I feel like it could be a regular Tuesday night in the kitchen with Mark saying something funny and me laughing. Add in two toddlers, probably screaming for a group cuddle, just out of frame.

2. Second Date, 9 years ago.

3. DIY photobooth photos. I love these photos. We look at them every year. I always roll my eyes where I can see the night takes a turn and the backdrop is halfway ripped down, but it cost $40, sooooo...worth it. 

4. Evie, Poppy, and Mama. The photobooth was supposed to be an early surprise for our anniversary as the 5th year is wood. It's an old-school wooden photobooth that happens to be set up in North Van right now, but Mark got really sick. Instead, we did a girl date, had croissants, bubbly water, photobooth photos, and a craft session. 
 
I'm posting this early because I'm signing off social media for a bit. Life with two 3 year olds is full and takes a lot of energy. Marks business is thriving, and I need to be able to support in any way I can. Plus, if I have an extra 10 minutes, I probably should be doing some self care, not scrolling on my phone. 

✌️
Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvatio Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvation Army thrift store and looked up? There is so much to discover in the aisles above the racks. Everything you need for a fun and connected long weekend with the family. 

Games, puzzles, colouring, and more! I was excited to find a floor puzzle and a few games for our younger kids. All 3 games and the puzzle only cost $12! A great investment and definitely something that will get good use in our house for many years. 

Any plans for the long weekend? Going out of town or staying home, I would definitely suggest a quick stop at your local Salvation Army thrift store to discover all of the wonderful items to keep your family entertained all weekend long.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #salvationarmythriftstore #thriftedgames #thriftedpuzzles #thriftkids #thriftkiddies
Last one, I swear! 🤭 Swipe to see the inside o Last one, I swear! 🤭

Swipe to see the inside of the rainbow cupcakes. Honestly, so easy, and they look great! Next time, I might reverse it and make rainbow icing and plain cupcakes, a bigger wow factor. BUT three year olds LOVE sprinkles, so this worked.

🌈✨️🧁
THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈 I had a lot of fun with thi THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈

I had a lot of fun with this one! Do you think I accomplished this on a budget? You bet I did! The only thing about being on a budget is that it can be a bit more labour intensive. 

I used cookie cutters again, which makes for easy prep. I cut out all of the sandwich pieces in advance and froze the rice krispies oncee they were made. The rainbow cupcakes I baked in advance and froze, so it was easy to take them out and ice the day of the party.

As for the decor, from the dollar store: 3 bags of balloons, 10 streamer rolls, and 2 unicorn felt banners. Plus leftover string, tape and a Happy Birthday kit, which included the foil balloons and rainbow balloons. Total: $32.50

Now that might not be the cheapest decor but when balloon garlands sell for hundreds of dollars, I think that's a pretty good budget
Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂 My kids will be embar Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂

My kids will be embarrassed by my enthusiasm one day, but until then, I'm bringing it full force. A few friends sent me photos, and I looked like this in most of them.
TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY ce TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY celebrate our girls last year but then another lockdown. We had a few family members, and it was nice, but I still went all out! 

Super affordable decor: cookie cutters, $1.99 plants, and butterflies (I think this was a set of 50 for not that much). I also bought secondhand butterfly wings for the kids to wear. 

The cookie cutter adds a level of fun to the food and a bit of themed decor to the table. Butterflies were easy to add throughout our house. Plants ended up outside on our front stoop afterward. 

PS I won the balloon garland! That would be a big party splurge.
The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to fin The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to find a nice storage solution for my bath essentials that didn't take up a lot of room. To find what I needed, I headed to the kitchen section of my local Salvation Army thrift store. You might not think the kitchen area is where you'd find bath supplies, but I was looking for something different.

I was so happy to find this heavy cheese plate with dome. It would keep all my bath supplies safe from small children. Then I fell in love with this terracotta pot for my Epsom salts, along with a porcelain spoon, simple candle, and small glass vessel for the matches.

The matches I found at the dollar store, they were long bbq matches, so I cut them to size and taped the striker onto the bottom. I love how it turned out, and I was able to use this secondhand glass jar in a new way!

Don't worry, the kids' toys are still there, I thrifted a small little basket to keep everything contained and in ONE corner.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #thriftedbath #relaxingbath #momtime #selfcare #budgethome #affordabledecor
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