Dream Tree Challenge Sneak Peek!

Michaels Christmas Tree

It’s the Michaels Dream Tree Challenge! Since Jaime is here in Texas for some fun, like a trip to Great Wolf Lodge, and some work, like making a video on how to find the perfect fitting bra (ha!), we are pretty excited to have the opportunity to dream up a beautifully decorated Christmas tree together.
Here’s a hint, it involves A LOT of tissue paper.

michaels christmas tree

Ever since this giant box arrived at my door last Friday containing an easy to assemble 6ft tree and a generous Michaels giftcard, we have been plotting a magical, unique, and (of course) prudent tree to share with you.

Michaels Christmas Tree

Any guesses on our theme?

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How to Gold Leaf Anything the Easy Way

Today we are sharing an easy and affordable way to add modern shine to anything you own by teaching you how to gold leaf anything the easy way.

https://youtu.be/EHTFw2gt5Io

Learning how to gold leaf anything opens up a whole world of shiny possibilities!

Learn how to gold leaf anything (it’s so much simpler than you think), then create a beautiful DIY table setting, gild custom gifts, or just add a touch of gold to anything that needs a little shine.

See what fun I get to have when Jacinda comes to town? #i’msolucky Now that you’ve learned to gold leaf, why not make some other shiny projects? Try these gold clay ring dishes. Or whip up this DIY clay napkin holder or this pyramid purse. Or just browse some more holiday DIY projects.

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More Prudent Advice

My Prudent Advice: Bake

Write your own Prudent Advice in my new book, My Prudent Advice: Lessons for My Daughter. This keepsake journal prompts mothers to record their own personal advice (“The best medicine for a broken heart is:” and “A woman is most beautiful when:”) alongside inspiring quotes and thoroughly modern yet time-honored counsel on all aspects of life, from love and friendship to education, travel, and fashion. With brightly colored interiors and a ribbon marker, this treasure helps mothers create the gift of a lifetime.

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DIY Fold-Over Clutch


As much as we love sharing DIYs for the littles, we also love surprising mamas with tutorials just for you. Kim, from Oh, Sweet Joy, has sewn up an adorable DIY Oversized Fold-Over Clutch that would be perfect to have for the holidays. It’s big enough to hold all the essentials (including an iPad) and will give you a break from having a diaper bag shlepped over your shoulder.

Complete your holiday look with a pretty DIY Paper-Bag Skirt and Velvet Bow Headband from Oh, Sweet Joy.

Keep reading for the DIY Fold-Over Clutch tutorial…

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Hemorroid Cream, Spanx and a Lovely Story about Prudent Advice: Jacinda’s Latest VLOG

People are always asking my how I stay so fresh faced and thin looking. Ha, no, no one ever asks me that. I spend most of my days in a windowless room writing, or transporting small children in a minivan, wearing pajamas. Once in a while I do get asked to make an appearance in public like I did by the ladies from TX MILK for the Texas Conference for Women a few weeks ago, in which case I pull out all my little tricks to appear presentable. In this VLOG entry you will learn a few of my beauty secrets, then you will hear me ramble for a while thinking I’m funny and sounding gleeful just to be out in public, and then at the end you will hear a sweet story that a wonderful woman told me about her teenage daughter and Jaime’s first book Prudent Advice. At least that’s what I think is in this video, I can’t be 100% sure as I edited it high on Valium. Well, I have nothing more to say about that.
Prudent Baby Materials

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More Prudent Advice

My Prudent Advice: Whenever possible, take the train.

Write your own Prudent Advice in my new book, My Prudent Advice: Lessons for My Daughter. This keepsake journal prompts mothers to record their own personal advice (“The best medicine for a broken heart is:” and “A woman is most beautiful when:”) alongside inspiring quotes and thoroughly modern yet time-honored counsel on all aspects of life, from love and friendship to education, travel, and fashion. With brightly colored interiors and a ribbon marker, this treasure helps mothers create the gift of a lifetime.

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Prudent Tip: The Trick to Cleaning A Blender

https://youtu.be/CxQ_M_2nMFM

In this video I reveal the secret trick to cleaning your blender in under a minute. Or maybe this isn’t a secret to you, but when my new Blendtec Blender arrived with this tip in the instructions, I freaked out with excitement. Had to share the knowledge with y’all. Oh, and also, I’d like to share the winner of a Blendtec blender!

how to clean a blender

Check out more Prudent Baby tips and tutorial on our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/prudentbaby.

Happy blending!

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DIY Out to Eat Place Mat


A little while back Jaime spotted this brilliant Out to Eat Place Mat tutorial by Gwenny Penny. Not only does it hold toddler-sized utensils, but it rolls right up and can be tossed in the wash for easy cleaning. So long germ-infested table tops and baby spoons lost in the dreaded diaper bag abyss.

Over at Gwenny Penny you can find great tutorials that would make the best holiday gifts. Sew a Pencil Pouch for a stocking stuffer and a Little People Applique Tote Bag for a gift. The Thanksgiving Embroidery Hoop Turkeys are just what my house needs.

Check out the DIY Out to Eat Place Mat tutorial…

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