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MOTRIN Make it Happen Weekends + DIY Tips from Jennie Garth

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During the week, I find myself daydreaming about all the fun projects I want to complete over the weekend — tearing out the carpet in our living room and it replacing with hardwood floors, painting our basement, creating a picture wall in our living room, planting our garden…and so much more. Then the weekend comes around and there never seems to be enough time to get everything done that I want to. Between the kids’ sporting events, grocery shopping and spending time with family and friends I usually only have a few hours to work on a project. But I know it’s better than nothing!

I recently learned that May is National Home Improvement Month, so what better time to get motivated? I am excited to check some projects off of my list…starting this weekend! First on my list — planting our garden. The weather hasn’t been that great, but we really need to get our vegetables planted or they won’t be ready to eat until the end of summer!

MOTRIN Make it Happen Weekends: Tips from Jennie Garth

The MOTRIN® Brand is here to support women who thrive on a busy lifestyle, helping them be all they can be in all of their roles: career leader, best mom ever, caring friend and impeccable designer — to name a few. For these unstoppable women, their weekdays are packed with responsibilities, so they rely on the weekend to take care of the rest of their life. Over these two short days, they need to turn their home into a work of art, maintain their figure and make sure their whole family’s happy, all while looking as fashionable as possible.

This spring the MOTRIN® Brand, together with actress and mom Jennie Garth, will be sharing tips, tricks and advice to help keep unstoppable women inspired and motivated while they “Make It Happen” over the weekend so that Mondays become a day of triumph!

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DIY Tips from Jennie Garth

  • Take care of yourself! DIY projects can be tough. I keep MOTRIN® products close to my tool belt for those inevitable aches and pains. I’ve also learned that it’s important to warm up and stretch prior to and after any big projects. You wouldn’t hit the gym without stretching, so why would you start a physically demanding DIY project without a little prep-work?
  • Paint, Paint, Paint! A fresh coat of paint goes a long way. I recently brought some old, sad-looking chairs back to life with a fresh coat of pink paint. It’s a great way to salvage something that holds a special place in your heart but that maybe looks a little dated. And since it’s just paint, you can go a little crazy and try bold, fun colors because if you don’t like it, you can always repaint!
  • Create a Mock-up. Be meticulous about measuring and laying things out with craft paper or tape before starting a project! Before I build anything for my home I create a paper cutout of the piece and tape it to the wall or the floor so I can see how it will fill the space. Better to do it that way first than build or buy something that won’t fit in your home. This is also a great way to involve your kids and teach them how to use a ruler or tape measure.
  • Make Your Own Knobs! It may seem like a small thing, but by changing the knobs on your cabinets or dressers you can create a whole new vibe for a space. Look at craft and fabric stores for interesting materials to attach to flat or rounded knobs with strong glue and you can truly personalize your piece of furniture. It is easy to do and relatively inexpensive and can really add a POP to your storage.
  • Just Add Wallpaper. Add a colorful and expressive piece of wallpaper or decorative craft paper to the back of a medicine cabinet or bookshelf to spice up the space and add an element of surprise to an otherwise basic piece of furniture. This is easy to do and will make you smile every time you open that cabinet or grab a book from the shelf. You can use leftover wallpaper you already have, or visit a craft store to find a huge selection of options.
  • A Little Wire Goes a Long Way. One of my favorite projects in my house was creating a space for my jewelry. I bought some simple, inexpensive wire at the hardware store and strung it along a wall in my closet to display my jewelry. That way it’s all neatly spread out in front of me when I’m getting ready in the morning. I can see all of my options and it takes the scramble out of my morning routine.
  • Don’t Buy Artwork – Create Your Own! Create meaningful artwork that reflects your personality and life. It’s much cheaper than purchasing works from a gallery and it will really say something about you. Just grab a canvas at an art supply store and have fun! This is another great project to do with the kids.

You can learn more about the MOTRIN® Make It Happen Weekends program by visiting the MOTRIN® Facebook page. You will find tips, tricks and inspiration to help you stay unstoppable during your busy weekend!

Win a One-On-One Session with Jennie Garth

The MOTRIN® Brand invites all of the unstoppable women out there to join in and celebrate Monday as a day of triumph by sharing how they “Make It Happen” over the weekend! They can share how they “Make It Happen” on the weekends when it comes to home, fitness, fashion and family by visiting the MOTRIN® Facebook page on Mondays to let them know how you made it happen over the weekend. You could win a one-on-one session with Jennie Garth in L.A.!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 21 years or older. For Official Rules, including prize descriptions, visit http://bit.ly/MotrinMIHRules. Void where prohibited.

MOTRIN Twitter Party

Join us for a fun Twitter Party on Wednesday, May 20 with MOTRIN and celebrity trainer, Ashley Borden from 2-3 PM EST. Awesome prizes will be given away! RSVP here: http://vite.io/TheMotherhoodChats

What are some of your savvy DIY tips?

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