About Jessica

I'm Jessica from Mom 4 Real , a mom on a mission to show other women that you can live well without breaking the bank. I like to share the thrifty, creative ways that I make changes in my home in the hopes that it will spark the creativity in someone else! I love to share DIY projects, crafts, simple recipes and cleaning tips too!

How to Make Over a Thrifted Iron Bench

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Hi there, Remodelaholics! It’s Jessica from Mom 4 Real back with another fun DIY under $20! Today, I want to show you how I took a sad little iron bench and turned it into a beautiful french inspired iron bench! It took very little effort, and the difference is amazing! This is what I started […]

Published: August 22, 2015Filed Under: Before and After, Contributor, Furniture Building Projects and Plans, Seating Tagged: DIY Under $20, makeover, reupholster

DIY Mason Jar Hanger – 3 Different Uses

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Hi, Remodelaholic peeps! It’s Jessica from Mom 4 Real, back with another fun and super easy DIY Under $20! I love making my own things, especially when they don’t cost much. This is a really simple DIY that can be done in minutes and on the cheap for sure! This Mason Jar Hanger can be […]

Published: May 23, 2015Filed Under: Contributor, Decorate, How To, Tutorials Tagged: DIY Under $20, mason jar, Outdoor living, Upcycle, Wood

DIY All Natural Bathroom Cleaner

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Hi, Jessica from Mom 4 Real here! I usually share a fun and inexpensive DIY project over here, but this month I want to share something a little different with you. I am extremely passionate about chemical free products and making my home safe for my family, so last year I decided to start making […]

Published: February 21, 2015Filed Under: Bathrooms, Cleaning Tagged: all natural, essential oils, natural, natural cleaning, natural cleansers

Rustic Scrap Wood Wreath

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Christmas is right around the corner, and this year, I’m craving the feeling of a rustic country cottage! I love the feeling of coming home to a cozy atmosphere filled with woodland elements and natural holiday smells! Last year was all about the bling and tons of my homemade glitter in glass ornaments! A […]

Published: December 11, 2014Filed Under: Art, Christmas, Contributor, Crafts, Decorate, How To, Tutorials, Winter Tagged: 12 Days of Christmas, Rustic, winter wreaths, Wood, Wreaths

Make Your Own Lazy Susan

Written by Jessica

Hi, Remodelaholic peeps! It’s Jessica from Mom 4 Real back with an easy DIY project for under $20! Here in our home, we have spent the summer traveling, swimming, golfing and cooking out a ton! Now that the kiddos have gone back to school, we have moved our meals from the patio back into the […]

Published: August 21, 2014Filed Under: Contributor, Dining Rooms, How To, Kitchen, Tutorials Tagged: Contributors, Creative DIY Contributor, DIY Under $20, Tips and Tricks

Small Desk Turned Large Workspace

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We live in a smallish house, so maximizing every single space is a must. My office/workspace is in our breakfast nook, and I have tried to use every bit of space possible. I started by bringing in some shelving, but was using a smaller table to work on, and it just wasn’t, well, working. I […]

Published: May 22, 2014Filed Under: Before and After, Contributor, Furniture Building Projects and Plans, How To, Office, Tables Tagged: Contributors, desk, DIY Under $20, Furniture, refinished furniture

DIY Plank Backsplash Using Peel and Stick Vinyl Flooring

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Hey, hey Remodelaholic peeps! It’s Jessica from Mom 4 Real, back to share a fun and budget friendly idea for your kitchen! I have seen plank walls everywhere, and absolutely love them! When I started making over my kitchen, I was looking for an inexpensive way to change my backsplash in a hurry. I didn’t […]

Published: April 17, 2014Filed Under: Contributor, Decorate, How To, Kitchen Tagged: Backsplash, Backsplash and Counter Tops, backsplash ideas, DIY Under $20, Flooring

Upcycled Planter – Thrifted Project

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Hey, hey Remodelaholic peeps! I’m Jessica from Mom 4 Real, an I’m so excited to be back sharing another thrifty project for under $20! This is the third one I am sharing, so be sure to go check out the DIY Night Light and Thrifted Picture Frame Turned Chalkboard from the past two months! This month I […]

Published: March 20, 2014Filed Under: Contributor, Decorate, Spring Tagged: DIY Under $20, Flowers, paint, planter, Upcycle

Thrifted Picture Frame Turned Chalkboard

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Hey there, Remodelaholic peeps! It’s Jessica from Mom 4 Real, back to share another $20 or less thrifted project! Last month, I shared a super easy DIY Night Light, and this month, I am sharing one of my favorite projects ever…a Thrifted Picture Frame Turned Chalkboard! I have been turning mirrors into chalkboard for years, […]

Published: February 20, 2014Filed Under: Contributor, Crafts, Decorate, How To Tagged: chalkboard, DIY Under $20, Upcycle

DIY Night Light for Under $10

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Hey, hey Remodelaholic peeps! I’m Jessica from Mom 4 Real, and I am so excited to be back here sharing another thrifty DIY with you! Last month I shared my DIY Wine Crate Shelves, and I’ve been chomping at the bit to get back over here! This month I am sharing a super fun and […]

Published: January 23, 2014Filed Under: Contributor, Crafts, How To, Kids Bedrooms Tagged: Contributors, DIY Under $20, Kids, Lighting

DIY Wine Crate Shelves

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If you need a little bit more storage in any room of your home, today’s tutorial is for you! Jessica is showing you how she made this great wine crate shelf: Wooden crates are such a great find and they are great for storing just about anything. Check out some other ways to use crates: […]

Published: December 14, 2013Filed Under: Furniture Building Projects and Plans, Guest Bloggers, How To, Tutorials Tagged: Shelves, shelving, Wood