This year, I have chosen a specific, single word to live by, and hopefully live up to in the year 2013. the word I chose is bliss.I put a whole bunch of thought into chosing this word, and just kept coming back to this one. The meaning behind it, the feeling it brings, and the […]

Today and tomorrow I am spending time with my family, and I hope you get that opportunity as well! Make Sure to Follow Along          If you use one of my tutorials, I’d love to see. Send me a link or picture to Vanessa {at} OurThriftyIdeas.com I link up here

Have you been wondering what the final product looks like? I know, I’ve been teasing you a ton with all the partial pictures on social media! But it’s finally done, and I am in love with the result. I can now sit and stare at my family (and trust me, I do) and remind myself […]

To panic?! Christmas is WAY too fast approaching. Do you have all of your shopping done yet? With only 8 days left until the big day, I thought I would share some of my favorite OTI Christmas related posts. I hope you get inspired with a fun craft, recipe, or gift wrapping idea! 3-Ingredient Peanut […]