Smart Fun DIY

Get Creative + Eat Healthy + Saving Money + Live Happy

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Blog
  • DIY + Crafts
    • Craft Rooms
    • Costumes
  • Food + Recipes
    • Mexican Food
    • Paleo Recipes
  • Family + Culture
    • Latino Culture
  • Home + Garden
  • About + Contact
    • Start Here
      • About Jennifer
      • Disclosure Policy
      • Newsletter
      • Work With Me + Contact
  • Privacy Policy

December 6, 2018 by: Jennifer Priest

12 budget-friendly gift card and cash gift hacks

Inside: Avoid the budget freak out for the holidays with these smart hacks for gift cards! Here are the “gotchas” you need to know about … and the hacks for getting the most out of your budget when giving cash gifts and gift cards. As a single mom in college, I made it my survival mission to stretch my dollars (and pennies) as far as

[ Read More ]

May 21, 2018 by: Jennifer Priest

Patriotic Decorations – Mantel Decor for under $10!

Every year 99 Cents Only Stores knocks it out of the park with their amazing 4th of July patriotic decorations. If you love the look of patriotic swags then you are gonna love this DIY idea for decorating your mantel with a faux swag. And yes, most of the supplies for this patriotic wall decor cost under 99 cents each! This post contains affiliate links;

[ Read More ]

November 7, 2017 by: Jennifer Priest

Thanksgiving Meal Plan for Under $50

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This content is intended for readers who are 21 and over. #doingthe99 #99yourthanksgiving #CollectiveBias In our home, one of the best holidays for family memories around the table is Thanksgiving. It seems like Thanksgiving is the holiday when everybody pulls out all the stops. It’s not the turkey

[ Read More ]

July 18, 2017 by: Jennifer Priest

The Back to School Gift Teachers Really Want

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #doingthe99 #99yourschoolyear #CollectiveBias We got the list of school supplies from the elementary school this week and it is really long. Have you gotten the same HUGE list from your schools this year? I headed to the 99 Cents Only Store, our one-stop shop for amazing deals on

[ Read More ]

March 7, 2017 by: Jennifer Priest

Easter Bunny Ears Mirror – Easter Decor for Under $7 with the 99!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #99YourEaster #DoingThe99 #DoThe99 #CollectiveBias The Easter Bunny will be here soon! I love crafts that are useful beyond looking cute so when it comes time to decorate for Easter, there’s no exception in my home. With just a few items totaling under $7 from 99 Cents Only Store I

[ Read More ]

December 12, 2016 by: Jennifer Priest

Experience Gifts – 8 Unique Gift Card and Christmas Gift Ideas

This post was compensated by GlampingHub.com. All opinions are my own. This past weekend, I shared that we are giving experience gifts this year. What the heck is that?! You know, instead of adding to the clutter with lame gifts or more mall gift cards, we are giving cool and exciting experiences. You’ll always remember that cool adventure you had but who remembers what they got for

[ Read More ]

December 10, 2016 by: Jennifer Priest

Why We’re Giving Adventure Gifts This Year

Have you noticed a trend to “live with less”? The holidays can be challenging if you’re someone who wants to live with less.  You want to minimize what you’re bringing into your life and home.  Also, you don’t want to contribute to others’ clutter.  If you have a “minimalist” on your list, they probably haven’t told you what they want for Christmas. Other than practical gifts like

[ Read More ]

December 7, 2016 by: Jennifer Priest

DIY Period Kit – NO SEW Secret Compartment Clutch

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Sponsored #WhatMonthlyPain #CollectiveBias Being a teenager is a fun, exciting time! Driving, shopping, and doing all the things that almost-adults can do … like going to Downtown Los Angeles. Katie’s the stage manager and costume designer for most of the plays at her High School so she makes

[ Read More ]

December 5, 2016 by: Jennifer Priest

The Secret Life of Pets Movie Night with DIY Popcorn Bar

Sponsored post by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. All opinions are my own. When we first saw The Secret Life of Pets at VidCon over the summer, we fell in love with the movie. So when we heard The Secret Life of Pets was being released on Blu-ray & DVD this month, the kids were super excited! We invited everyone over for a movie night with a DIY

[ Read More ]

November 28, 2016 by: Jennifer Priest

Living with Less – Frugal Holiday Decor for the Mantel

Every year I fall in love with the holiday decorations at my favorite stores like Target, Anthropologie, and Pier1. A few years ago, I started trying to live with less. After being faced with hard decisions in my personal life, the entire way I look at buying and decor has changed over the last 3 years. As I talk to my friends, it seems more

[ Read More ]
Next Page »

Welcome to Smart Fun DIY where you'll find amazing craft projects, easy-to-make recipes with a Latin twist, clever DIY projects, and smart ways to get the most out of life. I'm so happy you're here and I can't wait to learn more about you! - Jennifer Priest If you're new here, click HERE to learn more.

Copyright

You’re welcome to link to SMART FUN DIY. Contact us for requests to use images or excerpts from posts. Please feel free to pin on Pinterest as much as you like!

Affiliate Disclosure

SMART FUN DIY is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. SMART FUN DIY is also a participant in affiliate programs for networks including but not limited to Share-A-Sale, CJ, Target.com, and Rakuten LinkShare.

Sign Up For Updates

  • As Seen In…
  • Smart Life Hacks
  • Party
  • Family Fun
  • Travel
  • Smart Money Ideas
  • Privacy and Cookie Policy

© 2023 · Fun Genesis WordPress Theme by, Pretty Darn Cute Design + customized by Jennifer Priest