GARDENING & FRUGAL LIVING IN THE LAKELANDS

ONE ROOM MAKEOVER CHALLENGE 2026

Hi Beautiful Friends! Happy Holidays! I hope you and your family will have a wonderful Christmas season this year. I am looking forward to a new year. After Christmas, I am going to start making over my bathroom. Below is my inspiration picture Gemini generated for me. I like to challenge myself. In January, I am participating in the One Room Makeover Challenge 2026. I would love to have you participate with me. The plan is to post a video each week for 4 weeks. Here's what to expect. More information coming soon!

Week 1: I plan to post a video showing the bathroom how it looks now. I will talk about what I plan to do. I will not include any major structural changes because I live in a small apartment home.

Week 2: I may post a Shop With Me video showing some items| haul from a store like ROSS or Walmart.

Week 3: I may post a video showing how I transformed something that I bought from a Thrift store. My plan is to include some black and white wall art similar to the art work in the picture.

Week 4: The Reveal- In this video I will share how much I spent on the makeover. I hope you will Join in the Fun. #oneroommakeoverchallenge2026

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HAPPY THURSDAY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS! I hope you are staying warm and cozy. I have been doing some research regarding decorating styles. Which style is more popular -Modern Farmhouse or Rustic Glam? Comment Below. I love both and will probably try to incorporate both styles in my home in the coming weeks Thanks for your input!

1 month ago | [YT] | 6

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I Won a Turkey!!! Happy Early Thanksgiving Day Beautiful Friends
#frugallivinginthelakelands#skyeatmain#thanksgiving#cozyseason

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🎉The Golden Girls Decorating Club Announcement 🎉

We are so excited to share the launch of the Golden Girls - a collaboration team of seasoned women creators who bring wisdom, flair, and joy to decorating. Together we are The Golden Girls, proving that creativity only grows richer with time.

✨What we do:
☃️Host decorating collaborations
☃️ Celebrate women's creativity and
timeless design
☃️Build a supportive, inspiring community

If you'd love to be part of this journey, we invite you to join us!♥️

👉 Comment "Golden Girls" below to let us know you're ready to collaborate.

Let's decorate, inspire, and shine together!⭐

1 month ago | [YT] | 5

GARDENING & FRUGAL LIVING IN THE LAKELANDS

🎉The Golden Girls Decorating Club Announcement 🎉

We are so excited to share the launch of the Golden Girls - a collaboration team of seasoned women creators who bring wisdom, flair, and joy to decorating. Together we are The Golden Girls, proving that creativity only grows richer with time.

✨What we do:
☃️Host decorating collaborations
☃️ Celebrate women's creativity and
timeless design
☃️Build a supportive, inspiring community

If you'd love to be part of this journey, we invite you to join us!♥️

👉 Comment "Golden Girls" below to let us know you're ready to collaborate.

Let's decorate, inspire, and shine together!⭐

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

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🙏 PLEASE KEEP JAMAICA IN YOUR THOUGHTS TODAY

As Hurricane Melissa bears down with Category 5 force, families across the island are bracing for flooding, power outages, and devastating winds. Many have already evacuated, but others are still seeking shelter and safety

Let's lift up Jamaica, Cuba, and the Bahamas as they face this storm . If you have loved ones in the region, check in. If you are able to support relief efforts, do what you can.

Stay safe. Stay connected. Stay kind. 💙

2 months ago | [YT] | 5

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FRUGAL FOOD IDEAS for Folks Facing a SNAP Gap in November

PANTRY POWER MEALS
✨Beans + Rice
✨Soup Stretchers - A pot of Soup might last a few days
✨Chili Beans ...my favorite
✨Baked Potatoes ..top with beans, cheese

FRUGAL FINDS & FREEBIES
✨Local food pantries
✨Food Bank
✨ Dollar Store Staples


SMART SHOPPING TIPS
✨Buy in Bulk
✨Buy Frozen instead of fresh
✨Buy Store Brands

We can do this!!!

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⛄🌲Hi Beautiful Friends! More Walmart Videos and Shorts are Coming Next Week. I hope you are enjoying my Shorts and I invite you to watch my Long Form Videos as well!
Happy Decorating,
Rena

2 months ago | [YT] | 5

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✨🌲 Hello Beautiful Friends! I was looking through my Christmas bins when I came across this necklace and some screws. The idea came to me. I am going to incorporate these colors in my Christmas theme this year. Some months ago I decided to have a Vintage theme for 2025, perhaps blending in some Old World Charm as well.
✨ Comment below what other items or colors I could use to pull off a Vintage Christmas Theme. I am considering using browns, off whites, champagne, cranberry and green.

🌲
Happy Decorating,
Rena

2 months ago | [YT] | 5

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🎄✨ CHRISTMAS KITCHEN VIGNETTE CHALLENGE 2025

Upload Date: December 1, 2025 at 5 PM EST

Hi Beautiful Friends! I'm excited to officially invite you to join the Christmas Kitchen Vignette Challenge 2025, hosted by Frugal Living in the Lakelands. This is a beautiful way to share your creativity, celebrate the season, and decorate a space in your kitchen.

🌲Here's how to participate:

1. Create a Christmas themed vignette in your Kitchen.
2. Upload your video on December 1, 2025 at 5 PM EST.
3. In your video mention my channel, Frugal Living in the Lakelands, as the host of the challenge.
4. Use the official hashtag #christmaskitchenvignette2025 in your title or description box
5. Include a link to my channel and the playlist in your description box
6. Encourage your viewers to watch the playlist and comment on the other creators' videos.to spread love and support.
7.Use a candle in your vignette and have fun creating a festive vibe in your kitchen.

The playlist will be available on December 1, 2025.

Can't wait to see your beautiful creations!

With Love,
Rena

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