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The Friday Five: Whoa!

Before we get this party started, can I just toot my own horn for like 3 seconds? I not only wrote EVERY SINGLE DAY for 31 days (and yes, I know THOUSANDS of other people also did this), I also wrote an additional post on Insights into Blogging with some bloggy friends, and now this Friday 5 post.That makes 33 posts in 32 days!Alright.  I'm done.  That's as much tooting as I'm gonna do.Yep... that sounds weird.Let's move on...

The Friday 5: First Edition

 

This week's picks didn't seem to have any sort of theme at first, then it dawned on me - they are all frugal , DIY and awesome ideas!!!  Who doesn't love that, right?!?

Here are this week's picks:

6a00d8358081ff69e2019b003ecf78970b-800wiUmmm ok.  Yes please!  Homemade twix bars by A Beautiful Mess.  GET IN MY BELLY!

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plantHow about a $5 project?  I know... awesome, right?  Head on over to Meggie's Window for her succulent tutorial, which would make a perfectly sweet hostess, Christmas, teacher, or anything gift!

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f93b20533ca637903f56b0ba026fabd0Want another inexpensive and awesome project?  Look no further than Good Ideas For You - this bowl is made with some string, fabric stiffener, saran wrap and a bowl!

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524daac2dbfa3f2cb5007882._w.540_s.fit_If you don't love fresh flowers in your house you better have a good darn reason because they are amazing.  These are grocery store blooms, but they look waaaaay more lush than the typical sad $5 you see, don't they?  See how it's done over at Apartment Therapy

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tripod lamp 0One is $400.  The other is $35.  Enough said... oh and it's easier to make than you might think, so go on and see Sarah M. Dorsey Designs for the full tutorial!

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Now it's time for....

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MORE of The Friday Five: 5 Tips for a Successful Wedding Photo Shoot with Lauren at The Thinking Closet!  She has had some incredible projects this week with her glittery pumpkins (LOVE! and there's a giveaway with this post too) and a photobooth backdrop made with dollar store tablecloths!  Genius!

 

I hope you have a fantastic Fall weekend, and don't forget to turn your clocks back!  

One more hour of sleep.  YAY!

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